Shabbat with CKA

 

Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, May 10 at 7:30 pm
In Person and On ZOOM 

Shopkeeper's Shabbat Service
Saturday, May 11 at 8:30 am
In Person and On ZOOM 

Saturday Morning Service
Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 am
In Person and On ZOOM
 
Torah Reading:
Parsha: Kedoshim
Leviticus Leviticus 19:1 - 20:27
 
Haftarah Reading:
Ezekiel 20:2-20

Havdala Service
Saturday, May 11 at 9:15 pm
On ZOOM ONLY 

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Adult Education with CKA

All Things Jewish
Thursday, May 9 at 7 pm
On ZOOM Only
 
Unread Books: With Maggid Paul Solyn
Tuesdays, May 14 and 21 at 7:30 pm
In Person and on ZOOM 

Maggid Paul Solyn will offer two classes in May on the books we never read—those that are part of the Bible for Catholics and of the Apocrypha for Protestants, but don't appear in Jewish editions of the Scriptures.

On Tuesday, May 14, the topic will be Wisdom, focusing on The Wisdom of Ben Sira, but also examining some of the Wisdom tradition within the Tanakh. On May 21, the class will look at other books of the Apocrypha, including the books of Maccabees that contain the story of Hanukkah.

The classes will be at 7:30 pm in hybrid format, meeting in the Jerome & Etkind Library and on Zoom.

Special Announcements

Yom Ha'atzma'ut
Sunday, May 12th at 10 am
RSVP by Tuesday, May 7th to the JCF Office

Celebrate Yom Ha'atzma'ut on May 12, co-sponsored by the JCF and CKA, with a program including a special talk by former CKA member Dov Gordon, Israeli music, dancing, and a light lunch.
 
The event is free to attend; All activities will be in the Snowiss Auditorium at CKA beginning at 10 a.m.
 
As a tribute to mothers for this special Mother’s Day event, anyone who makes a donation to JNF at the event will have a tree planted in honor or memory of their mother (or anyone they wish to honor.)

Irving Berlin: A Century of Song
Sunday, May 19th at 2 pm
RSVP to the CKA Office in Advance for $15 Admission

We are thrilled to announce an upcoming cabaret performance and fundraiser that promises to be an afternoon of pure delight! Get ready to be swept away by the timeless melodies of Irving Berlin, starring our very own CKA member, Beth Herbst. Beth will be joined on stage by an ensemble of incredibly talented local performers including Les Bresee, Joe Milliken, and Cathy Russo. Adding to the magic of the afternoon will be the exquisite piano accompaniment by Jordan Winderl. Delicious refreshments and delectable desserts will be provided.

This special event is not just about entertainment; it's also an opportunity to come together as a community and support our congregation. Your attendance and generosity will help ensure that CKA remains a vibrant and welcoming place for all.

Mark your calendars for May 19 at 2 PM! Tickets are available now, advanced reservations before May 15th: $15., tickets at the door: $20. More information is available on the CKA website. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "Irving Berlin: A Century of Song" with us!


Next JCF Movie
Sunday, May 26th at 2 pm

The Next JCF with be  “iMordechai." Starring Judd Hirsch, the movie is a comedy about a Holocaust survivor whose life changes when his son buys him an iPhone. It will be shown Sunday May 26 at 2 pm in the Braunstein Auditorium and feature a popcorn bar! Come join the fun!

Sign Up to Represent JCF at Elmira Pride
Help represent the JCF at the second annual Elmira Pride event on June 1 in Wisner Park from 11 am to 4 pm!

Shifts start at 10 am for set-up, then 11 am for tabling, in two-hour increments. A clean-upshift from 4 to 5 pm is also available for sign up. Stop in the JCF office or contact office@jewishelmira.org or 607-734-8122 to sign up or for more information.

 

Shavuot at CKA
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Shavuot Learning Program
Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 pm
In Person at CKA & on ZOOM:
https://zoom.us/j/234349277

Celebrate Matan Torah, the giving of the Torah by God to the Jewish People with the CKA Community. We will sing, pray, learn, and of course, eat yummy cheesecake! The program will be both in person and on ZOOM (the cheesecake will only be live!)

For more information, please contact Rabbi Tom at office@kolamielmira.org or (607) 732-7410

Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor
Wednesday, June 12 at 9:30 am
In Person at CKA & on ZOOM:
https://zoom.us/j/234349277

CKA Book Club

-Wednesday, May 15th, Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro

-Wednesday, June 19th, Leaving Lucy Pear by Anna Solomon
 
The CKA Book Club meets monthly, typically on the Third Wednesday of each Month, at Noon. If you would like to be a part of the book club, please email the office at office@kolamielmira.org.

Other Information
What Else is Happening?
We always have plenty going on here at CKA and the JCF. To see the bigger picture of what's going on, you can check the Community Calendar any time. We ask that if you want to schedule an event at CKA or the JCF, that you first check the Calendar, then submit a Building Use Form to prevent conflicts and to make sure everything gets on the schedule! 

To view the Community Calendar, please click here. (please note it may take a few moments for the calendar page to load fully.)

If you wish to schedule an event, please fill out a Building Use Form and submit it to the CKA or JCF Office.

Click here for a printable Building Use Form

Click here for a Fillable Online Building Use Form

Judaica Shop
The Sisterhood gift shop has their regular items
and cards in stock. The gift shop will be open any time the CKA office is open. If you have special Judaica needs, please contact Susan Seltzer.

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Do you shop at TOPS or WEIS??
The office has extra gift cards for both stores for sale.
$25 and $100 for WEIS
$50 for TOPS

CKA Office
Office Hours: 10:00 - 4:00; Monday-Friday

The office will be closed daily for 30 minutes between 12 and 1 for lunch. For exact times, please call the office to be sure someone will be present to assist you.
 
Contact us at:
office@kolamielmira.org  --  (607) 732-7410
 
For urgent matters outside of Office Hours:
officeadmin@kolamielmira.org

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