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 and each year, the Brotherhood engages and connects with membership through a variety of educational and social events.
Recent Brotherhood programs and events included participation in the 5785 FJMC World Wide Wrap, hosting the FJMC Sefer Haftarah and distribution of FJMC Shoah Yellow Candles™. Other Brotherhood programs of note included a Brazilian Ju Jitzu (BJJ) self defense class led by Brotherhood member Johnny Weisser, “Brotherhood Hangout” at the Tampa Tap Room, Cigars & Spirits Night at Corona Cigars and a Hearing Men’s Voices program on the theme “Meet My Father”. The Kol Ami Brotherhood also honored long-time Brotherhood member Mitch Weiss as recipient of the (6th Annual) 2025 Mike Korenvaes Man of the Year award.
Summer 2025 began on a high note when the Brotherhood was front and center at the 2025 FJMC International Biennial Convention in Chicago, where outgoing Brotherhood President Jon Zimmer was named the Florida Region FJMC Ma’asim Tovim Award honoree. Not to brag, but the Brotherhood of Kol Ami was also honored to receive a GOLD FJMC Torch Award for their outstanding programming.
Kol Hakavod and thank you to Jon Zimmer who helped to lead and grow the Brotherhood of Kol Ami, passing the baton of leadership to Yoav Rappaport as incoming 2025-2027 Brotherhood of Kol Ami President.
Looking ahead, the Brotherhood of Kol Ami is planning for an exciting summer and beyond beginning with Lunch and a Movie on July 27, a Brotherhood Kick-off Breakfast with guest Speaker on August 24 and the next installment of Kol Ami’s award winning Brotherhood TXOKO Cooking class on September 9. Save the dates for an upcoming Brotherhood hang out night on September 18 and Brotherhood Steaks in the Sukkah on October 9.
The Brotherhood of Kol Ami holds a monthly Board meeting and new faces and ideas are always welcome; the next three meetings will take place on July 28, August 26 and September 29. Please email incoming Brotherhood President Yoav Rappaport at yodie3@yahoo.com for more information or an invitation to the next meeting.
Men’s Club is Brotherhood and the Brotherhood of Kol Ami is the place to be. Learn more about the 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 Yoav Rappaport at brotherhood.kolami@gmail.com.
The Brotherhood of Kol Ami (Tampa) is a proud member of the Florida Region of FJMC International (FJMC), a confederation of over 200 Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods representing nearly 20,000 members from across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and beyond. Learn more about how your Jewish Men’s Club or Brotherhood can affiliate with the FJMC at: https://www.fjmc.org/content/affiliating-fjmc.
The Florida Region of FJMC serves the needs of affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods throughout the State of Florida. Get to know more about the FJMC Florida Region and our growing network of Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods at www.floridaregionfjmc.org and please visit and LIKE our Florida Region FJMC Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/FloridaRegionFJMC.
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