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Kol Ami is proudly presenting Itzhak Perlman at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, 04/18/10 at 4:00pm.

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys a superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to the irrepressible joy of making music, which he communicates. Accompanying Perlman on piano, will be the incomparable Rohan de Silva. Contact Guy Darter for more information on purchasing tickets at Kol Ami. You can also purchase tickets online at the Palace Theater.

Religious School Weather Info
On Saturdays and Sundays, if the weather is questionable, please tune in to WFSB/Channel 3 Eyewitness News first thing in the morning. If school is cancelled, it will be listed under Kol Ami. In addition, I will send out an email to all of you no later than 7am on Saturdays and 8am on Sundays. On Wednesdays, if Cheshire Public schools has closed for the day or they close early due to poor weather, Kol Ami will not have afternoon school.

School hours
Saturday: 8:30-10:00 for all B’nai Mitzvah students (services 10:00-12:00, all are welcome)
Sunday: 9:30-12:00 for preK/Kindergarten through grade 5 students
Wednesday: 4:15-6:15 for grades 3 through 7. (Snack 4:15-4:30; learning minyan 6:00-6:15, all are welcome)

Take a Coffee Break! The Kol Ami Board welcomes all parents to stop by and take a break on Sunday mornings during religious school hours! Have some coffee and a nosh! This is a great way to meet other parents, learn more about Kol Ami and find ways to become more involved with your community at Kol Ami!

Tot Shabbat at Kol Ami - Tot Shabbat is a program for young children, infants to 4 years of age and their parents. The program will take place on the first Saturday morning of the month at Kol Ami. Beginning at 10:00am and running for one hour, the class will focus on the joy of Shabbat through music, movement and stories. The underlying intent of the program is to introduce Judaism to young children and help to develop a comfort in the synagogue. There will be a simple snack served, an arts and crafts project and opportunity for parents to meet and socialize. All members of Kol Ami, neighboring synagogues and unaffiliated families are invited.

Please join us for our next fun filled TOT SHABBAT.

For more information, please call Kol Ami at 272-1006, to leave a message for Risa Caplan.

Weekly Torah Study - Every Shabbat morning at 9 AM, the weekly Parsha is discussed. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required. No registration is necessary. All are welcome to attend!

If You Have Financial Needs - This is a time when many people have financial needs, because of the recession, the season, unexpected costs relating to the economy and other reasons. There are funds available through the New Haven Federation and other sources that can be accessed for this purpose. I can help steer people to these resources. Please do not hesitate to contact Rabbi Hechtman or me if you wish to pursue this. We will speak confidentially. If there are other people in the community that you are concerned about, please also encourage them to be in touch with me. - Howard

Kol Ami College Liaison Committee - The College Liaison Committee would like to keep in touch with members undergraduate college students! Cards and gifts will be sent during the fall, winter and spring to remind students that their Kol Ami family is thinking of them. A current school address and email is needed if you would like your college student to be included in these mailings. Contact Susan & Jeffrey Friedman, or you may leave a message with the Kol Ami office.

Purchase Super Stop & Shop cards and help support Kol Ami! Cards can be purchased during Hebrew School hours (Wednesdays 4:15pm-6:15pm and Sundays 9:30am-12pm). Contact Susan Peck to purchase your Stop and Shop card today!

Shabbat - Celebrate the Shabat with your family at Kol Ami! Services are held Friday nights at 7:30pm, Saturday mornings at 10am with Torah Study at 9 am.

All welcome!