Books and Bagels is a monthly KH book club featuring an assortment of fiction and non-fiction books on Jewish related topics, chosen by a committee of participants and led and discussed by our members.
For a complete list of our books this season CLICK HERE.
Professor of Law CUNY School of Law
She will be speaking about her new book.
The book brings together the voices of people who have lived through the torture of solitary confinement. You have to see someone as less than human to lock them in a cage with no human contact. But they are not the worst of the worst — they are human beings. This book is about restoring that humanity and demanding an end to this barbaric practice.
Whether you are an “old-timer” or a new member, you surely don’t know everything about all your fellow congregants. This is an opportunity for those who want to share their stories and those who want to hear them. In a community where we are like family, what a delight to get to know that person sitting next to you at services, and have a nice lunch at a local restaurant.
Speakers for 2026:
January 13 – Richard Belle
February 10 –
March 10 – Marilyn Drukin
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A Shabbat morning in nature with Torah Study, conversation and contemplation. Led by Rabbi Sigal at a Sarasota park. Location and reminder will be sent a few days prior to event.
No prior experience is necessary. Please bring a chair. Rain or shine!
Bring your lunch and stay to enjoy the park and socialize.
For details and location please register below.
Questions? Contact us.
Rosh Chodesh (the new moon of every month of the Jewish calendar) has been celebrated as Jewish womens’ special time for centuries.
KH’s Rosh Chodesh gatherings are an opportunity to make new friends and keep up relationships among the women of our community. Each meeting consists of a short service, followed by a presentation and/or discussion on a topic selected by the group, and time for shmoozing.
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month, 2:00 PM.
This season’s topic: Issues and Problems for Jewish Women Past, Present and Future
November 18, 2025
December 16, 2025
January 20, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
New members are always welcome.
Contact the coordinator, Anne Schimberg, for more information.
Congregation Kol HaNeshama is hosting a Shabbat dinner for interfaith and Jewish couples and singles in their 50’s–60’s and would love for you to join us.
Location: Siesta Key (Location details and parking instructions will be shared with people who RSVP before the event.)
We will welcome Shabbat together with a few songs and blessings before the meal. We will enjoy a communal dinner, relax, and spend time socializing and getting to know one another.
We will provide the main course (Salmon), Challah, and wine and we ask that you and other guests contribute to the potluck by selecting and preparing one of the side dishes, salads or desserts. We will provide a list of foods to select from after you RSVP and closer to the event.
Space is limited.
Registration closed.
Learn the art and science of meditation with Rabbi Sigal. Discover methods to explore your inner landscape and cultivate ease, compassion and peace in your daily life.
This session is a simple invitation to pause, breathe, feel and rest into being exactly as you are with self compassion. Rabbi Sigal will guide us in meditation, conscious movement, and engage in a contemplative conversation. No experience is necessary. Space is limited. Please RSVP Below.
Location: Downtown Sarasota (location will be shared close to session date.)
On this Shabbat Tu Bishvat we celebrate trees and vegetating nature around us. Tu Bishvat is the Jewish Arbor Day when we appreciate nature, trees and the fruit of the trees.
All are welcome. Join us at the Community Day School on Wilkinson and Macintosh.
Mail: Congregation Kol HaNeshama
PO Box 21655
Sarasota, FL 34276
Phone: 941-244-2042
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Community Day School CDS – Hershorin Schiff Community Day School
4335 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
