Congregation Kol Ami of Tampa is a kehillah (community) dedicated to innovation and tradition resulting in an inclusive, multi-generational community committed to improving ourselves and the world through ritual, educational, and social activities consistent with contemporary Conservative Judaism. The Brotherhood is an integral arm of Kol Ami.
Each year the Brotherhood of Kol Ami engages and connects with their members through a variety of educational and social events and Brotherhood President Jon Zimmer promises that the coming year will be even better than the last. Recent Brotherhood programs and events included their annual Craft Beer Tasting Night, a “Torah on Tap” program featuring deep learning and light libations, Brotherhood Firearms Safety Day, a “Brotherhood Hike an Bike” (Sunday December 8) and a “Brotherhood Hang-Out Night”.
The Brotherhood of Kol Ami wishes everyone a Happy Hanukkah 5785 and looks forward to another exciting year of programs and events, beginning on Sunday January 19, 2025 when the Kol Ami Brotherhood invite you to join our very own Brotherhood member Johnny Weisser, a black belt in Brazilian Ju Jitzu (BJJ), as he teaches basic self defense training… just in case a potential situation arises where self defense is necessary. This program is open to both men and women, wear wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Please RSVP by January 17, 2025 to Brotherhood.KolAmi@gmail.com.
On Superbowl Sunday morning February 9, 2025 at 9:15am the TBTST Men’s Club will take part in the FJMC World Wide Wrap, an international, coordinated minyan encouraging Jewish men and women to learn about and participate in one of the basic commandments in the Torah: the wrapping of tefillin. Stay tuned for more information on the World Wide Wrap as well as the annual Brotherhood Brotherhood Superbowl party on Sunday evening February 9 at 5:45pm.
On Saturday February 15, 2025 aka 17 Shevat 5785, the Kol Ami Brotherhood invites you to thank long-time Brotherhood member Mitch Weiss as recipient of the (6th Annual) 2025 Mike Korenvaes Man of the Year award. Join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate and honor Mitch Weiss before he heads off to retirement. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served, along with an open bar. And for entertainment, our dear friend Nachum Peterseil will be performing in person! Havdalah starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are only $54 and there will be an online tribute journal. To sponsor and be a part of the tribute journal, please click the link below so you can complete the form and list your name or provide ad copy (formatted if possible, and pics if you like). Sponsorship Levels Double Bogie $118 – 2 tickets and name listed in journal Bogie $180 – 2 tickets and a 1/4-page ad/tribute in journal Par $360 – 2 tickets and a 1/2-page ad/tribute in journal Birdie $540 – 4 tickets and full-page ad in journal Eagle $720 – 6 tickets and full-page ad in journal Albatross $1000+ – 8 tickets and full-page ad in journal To register, please complete the form at https://www.kolami.org/event/BH-MOTY.html or call the office at 813-962-6338 or e-mail us at brotherhood.kolami@gmail.com by February 7.
Looking ahead please save the dates: Thursday March 20 for the next Brotherhood Hangout, Thursday April 10 for Brotherhood Cigars and Spirits Night and Thursday July 3 to Sunday July 6, 2025 to be part of the Kol Ami Brotherhood / Florida Region FJMC delegation to attend the FJMC International Biennial Convention in Chicago !! More information coming soon.
Please RSVP to brotherhood.kolami@gmail.com for any of these events, or to offer any suggestions, ideas or feedback. Brotherhood is you, and we would love to hear from anyone from Kol Ami on how to improve our organization.
Men’s Club is Brotherhood. Jon Zimmer is the President of the Kol Ami Brotherhood of Tampa, Florida as well as Vice President of the Florida Region of FJMC. Learn more about the Kol Ami Brotherhood at https://www.kolami.org/brotherhood.html and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kolamitampa/. For more information about the Kol Ami Brotherhood, please email Brotherhood President Jon Zimmer at brotherhood.kolami@gmail.com.
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