Kehillat Ma'arav

Join us Sunday, February 25 at 4pm for a concert by the KM Choir to benefit kibbutzim in Israel! Donations are optional, but important and greatly appreciated. Please RSVP at this link or visit our website:
https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/km-choir-concert-for-israel/

Ready to wind down from the week? Join us tomorrow eve 2/2/24 at KM for our Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat service. All are welcome to experience the warmth of our community!

5:15pm - M&M Shabbat for Kids
Cantor Malachi Kanfer and Masha Savitz Keys, our Interim Education Director lead this program perfect for ages 1-5. All are welcome to come sing, dance, and snack with us.

6:00pm- Oneg
Schmooze and enjoy snacks before the service.

6:30pm- Service
A musical welcome to Shabbat led by Rabbi Michael Gotlieb, Cantor Malachi Kanfer, the KM Band, and the voices of the KM Choir.

One of our favorite KM programs but with a holiday twist! Get your hands in the dough during our Community Challah Bake. While our braids are in the oven, we'll celebrate Tu B'Shevat with a casual seder led by Rabbi Gotlieb, Cantor Kanfer, and Masha Savitz Keys. All ages welcome!
- Challah Bake begins at 6:30pm
- Seder begins at 7pm

Please RSVP with the link to let us know if you'll join us for one or both of these activities. https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/challah-tu-bshevat/ ‎

Please join us this Friday for the first Kabbalat Shabbat of 2024!

Oneg - 6:00pm
Schmooze and enjoy snacks before the service.

Service - 6:30pm
A musical welcome to Shabbat led by Rabbi Michael Gotlieb, Cantor Malachi Kanfer, the KM Band, and the voices of the KM Choir.

Come celebrate Chanukah with us December 9th at 5:30pm. We will begin with havdallah followed by candle lighting (bring your chanukiah!), music, food, crafts, and a latke tasting contest! Fun for all ages. No charge. All are welcome.
**Calling all Latke makers!** If you'd like to enter the latke contest, whip out your best latke recipe and bring a batch of 2-dozen (cut into quarters) to share. Good luck!
Please RSVP on our website: https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/chanukah2023/ ‎

Happy Birthday and welcome to the KM Family, Carlos McGruber! We are so grateful to have you on the team!

The KM Sukkah is up! Thanks to all those who came out to build it (LtoR: Alan S., Alex P., Mark G., Carlos M., Sandy R., Lou Z., and Richard K.(not pictured).

We can't wait to see everyone at the High Tea on Sunday at 3pm https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/highteasukkah/.

The sukkah will be open to the community during Sukkot for anyone who would like to dine or spend time in it!

Come spend the High Holidays with us in our warm and welcoming community! Our service will be held at the Skirball Cultural Center. Please visit our website for more information and to get tickets! https://www.km-synagogue.org/worship/high-holy-days/

Come see for yourself! Learn magic tricks on the fly and take in a show! Bring a friend who is looking for a Jewish community to call their own! See you on the 27th!
Please RSVP here:

Experience The MAGIC at KM | Kehillat Ma'arav - Conservative Synagogue Santa Monica, CA We know we’ve got something special–a magic that makes us KM! Join us for an afternoon of “strolling” magic, trick tutorials, and a full magic show featuring Zach Waldman. It’s a day to introduce EVERYONE to our congregation and show them what it means to be a part such an amazing communit...

at KM tonight! 5:30pm

We are thrilled to welcome to Kids Shabbat on 8/4. Only at Kehillat Ma’arav.

We're having our Kabbalat Shabbat Service at KM tomorrow night!
Oneg at 6:15pm
Services featuring the KM Choir at 6:30pm
All are welcome...See you there!

Shabbat Shalom! This Religious School worked hard to prepare for their participation in tonight's Kabbalat Shabbat service!

Tonight's schedule:
5:30PM - Fun Size Shabbat with Kira Rappaport (ages 1-5 and their families)
6:15PM - Oneg with snacks
6:30PM - Kabbalat Shabbat service

All are welcome! See you at KM!

We hope to see you at Kabbalat Shabbat this Friday! We've got Kira Rappaport leading the "Fun-size" program for the little ones at 5:30pm, followed by an oneg at 6:15pm. Services will begin at 6:30pm featuring the KM Band. All are welcome!

Join us for Shavuot at KM next week! Services & Celebration Schedule:

Leil Shavuot (Evening study)
Thursday, May 25 at 9pm

Shavuot morning service
Friday, May 26 at 10am

Shabbat/Shavuot morning service (with Yizkor)
Saturday, May 27 at 10am
Followed by a festive and celebratory dairy kiddush.
Please RSVP on our website to let us know if you plan to join us for kiddush:
https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/shabbat-shavuot-morning-services-with-yizkor/

Today in Religious School and Gesher we celebrated Jerusalem Day and sang songs for Shavuot! Can't wait to celebrate Shavuot at KM May 25-27.

Happy Tuesday! We're learning about Lag B'Omer in Religious School and the Gesher program visits our Torah Ark!

Happy 75th, Israel! We had a great time celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut this year at KM. Click here to see more pics: https://www.km-synagogue.org/community/recent-event-photos

Shabbat Shalom! We hope you'll join us for our First Friday Kabbalat Shabbat on May 5.

Schedule:
5:30pm - Fun-Size Shabbat
An engaging musical experience led by Music with Kira . For ages 2-5 and their families!

6:15pm - Oneg
Schmooze with wine and appetizers

6:30pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Tefillah featuring the KM choir and band

For Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah, the students of KM Religious School were invited to light a virtual candle for one of the millions who lost their lives in the Holocaust.

Israel is turning 75 and we are excited to celebrate with you! We’re hosting an afternoon filled with activities for all ages. Come out to enjoy live music from the band Mostly Kosher, food, games, arts and crafts, and much more! No charge for this event. All are welcome. Please RSVP in advance: https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/yom-haatzmaut-celebration/

Chag Sameach, Pesach! We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and meaningful Passover. Enjoy some fun pics from our Religious School's Chocolate Seder!

This Friday night join us for Kabbalat Shabbat at KM. "Fun Size" Shabbat for little ones (ages 2-5 and their family members) begins at 5:30pm, followed by our main Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:30pm. Please RSVP in advance for the kids program at: https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/funsizeshabbat/

We love getting together with "The Ish Crowd". We had a blast at Santa Monica Brew Works. Great company, food, and drinks! Stay tuned for the next event!

Sun 4/2: Give a pint, win a trip for two (maybe)! Donate at KM’s Blood Drive and be entered into American Red Cross’ sweepstakes! Details at www.km-synagogue.org.

Let's come together on the first night of Passover for a joyous and meaningful seder. Delicious dinner catered by Balabusta. All are welcome!

Due to the catered nature of this event, an advance registration and payment is required by Tuesday, March 28. You may purchase online or call the KM office!

https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/community-1st-night-seder-dinner/

Please join us for a taste of premium red and white wines at KM on 3/19 @ 4pm. Cheese and crackers provided.
Suggested donation at the door: $10/person

This exciting event is hosted by Lew and Eileen Goldberg’s DIVINE WINE CORP. SPECIALTY CELLARS.

TO RSVP VISIT ▶️ https://www.km-synagogue.org/events/wine/

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HAPPY PURIM!!! Thanks to everyone who came out to our royal celebration last night! Check out some more event pics here: https://www.km-synagogue.org/community/recent-event-photos/

By Royal Decree: Get Your Purim Raffle Tickets! Party with us on Monday, March 6!