Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick is an inclusive, Reform Jewish congregation that is family-focused, community oriented, emphasizing spiritual and cultural identity, and dedicated to the Jewish education of all generations. CKAF is a growing, forward-looking Jewish community with a thriving Religious School, and more exciting programs each year!

For as they happen news look to KOL AMI on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/109998055765217/

Sign up for the 2018-2019 Religious School here!  If you are a returning family, please do so before July 1, 2018 to avoid any late fees.

Kol Ami Annual Membership Meeting - June 4, 7:00 pm:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g1EqdHOUJP95-wcACGG0N88rRq_ECIY1/view

Communications and PR Committee Meeting - June 6th from 7-8:30 pm at the CKAF office

Sacred Text on Tap - Tuesday, June 12 from 7-8:30 pm @ Brewer's Alley 124 N. Market Street

Join us for an evening of fine food and good company as we explore the shared values of the traditions of Protestantism and Reform Judaism.  Led by Rev. Shannon Sullivan from Calvary United Methodist Church and Rabbi Simon Stratford.  All are welcome, the education will be provided, everyone is responsible for his or her own drinks/food. Sign up here! 

Social Connections

CKAF Girls Night Out - Join the women of CKAF for dinner, the last Thursday of every month.  Check the calendar or use the contact on the signup Genius for changes on the dates.  Click here for the current sign up.

Brotherhood Dinners - Join the men of CKAF for dinner, the first Tuesday of every month.  Click here for the current sign up:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSRYR5B  Check the calendar or contact Brotherhood Chair at brotherhood@kolamifrederick.org for more information and to get on the email list.

Women's Coffee - Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month @ 10:00am.  Click here to register for our next coffee.

CKAF Book Club - Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month.  (To RSVP and to view our current book click here).

Rabbi's Corner

Torah Study

Join us for Torah Study every Monday from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm at the CKAF office. We discuss the weekly Parsha (Torah portion) and Haftorah portion.  **Please check our calendar for schedule changes!!!

Adult Education Classes

Introduction to Judaism Class - Classes will be held at the office on either Monday's (6:00-8:00pm) or Sunday’s (1:00 - 3:00pm), see overview of schedule for exact dates. Drop ins welcome but to officially enroll in the class, contact Rabbi Stratford prior to the Feb. 5th start date. Click here to see the schedule of classes.

Fundraising, Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

Temple Tech

Temple Tech is the new section in the CKAF newsletter "The Voice" where information regarding our website as well as other online resources will be provided to congregants.

It is still very important for families to review their accounts on the CKAF website as soon as possible!  

To access your Online Accounts (Login is located on the top right of this home page screen.)

Click here if you have not accessed your account yet.  (Your username is your last name.)

For more information or assistance, please contact Derek Sontz.  Please use the subject line "Temple Tech" if it doesn't appear on link.  Feel free to request or share tips or resources for us to publish in future Voice distributions.

Parents of rising high school seniors

Jack Topchik, a retired New York Times editor, will work one on one with your son or daughter on their college application essay, an increasingly important part of the application process.  The fee, for which many parents have paid up to $1,000, is a $180 donation to Kol Ami.  Contact Jack at jaytop45@gmail.com.