KI READS – February 2021
KI READS, KI’s monthly book club, continues on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:30PM! This month, we’re reading Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity and Love By Dani Shapiro Inheritance explores Shapiro’s identity in relationship to her memory, family history, biology, and experience. And it essentially asks the question: What makes us who we are? We will provide
Enroll Now for KI Preschool
Our preschool proudly provides children with the opportunity to play and learn in a nurturing and caring environment. We offer toddler, preschool, and Pre-K programs designed to encourage social and emotional development while focusing on each child’s unique interests and needs. For questions or enrollment materials, please call the Preschool Office at: 617-731-9006, or email elyssa@congki.org. We look
KI WRITES Writing Workshop
KI WRITES Writing Workshop with Naomi Raiselle New Dates and Time! Starting Monday, February 1 at 12:30PM We are seeking a few more writers to join us! It’s often said that to be a writer, one has to write. Sometimes the hardest part is taking the time to sit down and do it. You are invited toEmotional Expressiveness Series with Rabbi Hamilton
For the month of January, join Rabbi Hamilton for a weekly Torah portion insight to help us live with these challenging and important emotions. Each virtual session will run from Noon-12:20PM on Sundays. No registration required. All are welcome to join us via Zoom Topics will cover: Jan 10: DespairJan 17: FearJan 24: HopeJan 31:
KICKS Cooking Class
Join KICKS on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 6:30-8:00pm for a Zoom cooking class, facilitated by chef-instructor Reva Haselkorn! Guided by Reva, we will cook one dish along together and watch her work her magic with a couple of other recipes, with plenty of time for questions! The dishes will all be vegetarian and an
Reading The Orchard with KI – Winter Wednesdays
This winter, as a community, we're reading, discussing, and engaging with The Orchard by Yochi Brandes. The Orchard is our Library of Gratitude section for 5781. The Sifriat Todah (Library of Gratitude) seeks to nourish and help furnish the inner lives of those who call KI home. This year’s selection offers a kind of "spiritualGet to Know Hannah Taylor
We are excited to announce that Hannah Taylor will be our new Minyan Atid Shabbat Service Leader, beginning on January 9! Minyan Atid is our Shabbat morning service for children ages 8-11. We are excited for the energy and enthusiasm that Hannah will bring to the program! Here is a bit more about Hannah. Hannah (she/her/hers) is a passionate
Poems and Torah Learning with Leann Shamash
Personalizing biblical figures at prayer can be prove poignant in this season when we find ourselves immersed in our own prayers. Leann Shamash, a gifted Jewish educator whose daily presence at morning minyan has helped to shape a spiritually intimate setting, composes and shares unique and emotionally vivid Torah learning each Wednesday morning. Below isWhy KI: Ruth Kaplan
Ruth Kapan — a longtime member, volunteer, and community leader –discusses why she chose KI as her synagogue community.