Congregation of Moses

04/20/2026

Join us! THIS Monday
TBI Fundraising Walk to “Keep People in Homes”

Mon April 20 @ 4 PM. We will meet at Temple B'nai Israel parking lot and walk on our own path and perimeter. We cannot meet as planned at Asylum Lake--WMU will be doing a 'controlled burn'.
Or, donate! Link: https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/-Vklpf_vWfPbkd0LKKnKjg

**All funds raised in April will go to HOUSING RESOURCES Inc (to prevent evictions) and COMMUNITY HOMEWORKS (to reduce energy costs & do repairs). "Keep People in Homes" fundraiser --TBI Social Action + Green Team

Questions [email protected]

02/23/2026

Congregation of Moses is proud to announce that Fisher Library has many of this year's NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD winners and finalists!

Hostage by Eli Shara­bi -- Book of the Year!

Anti­semitism, an Amer­i­can Tra­di­tion by Pamela S. Nadell -- Winner, American Jewish Studies

Heart of a Stranger: An Unlike­ly Rab­bi’s Sto­ry of Faith, Iden­ti­ty, and Belonging by Angela Buch­dahl -- Finalist, Autobiography and Memoir

As A Jew: Reclaim­ing Our Sto­ry From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us by Sarah Hur­witz -- Winner, Con­tem­po­rary Jew­ish Life and Practice

The Anato­my of Exile by Zee­va Bukai -- Winner, Debut Fiction
Fagin the Thief by Alli­son Epstein -- Winner, Fiction

Fear No Pharaoh: Amer­i­can Jews, the Civ­il War, and the Fight to End Slavery by Richard Kre­it­ner -- Finalist, History

Come check them out at our online catalog: https://fisherlibrary.rmwebopac.com/

For the complete list, visit the Jewish Book Council:
https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/pb-daily/75th-national-jewish-book-award-winners?utm_source=Jewish+Book+Council+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=67c47d78b4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_15_2018_11_44_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_aba3aeb0f5-67c47d78b4-544540791

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01/25/2026

Please join your community in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis, on Monday evening. Spread the word and bring friends and family.

01/09/2026

NEW BOOKS ARE HERE!!! Come check them out at Congregation of Moses Fisher Library: https://fisherlibrary.rmwebopac.com/

Highlights of our new books for late winter and spring:

Adult--
HEART OF A STRANGER by Angela Buchdahl
HOSTAGE by Eli Sharabi
AS A JEW by Sarah Hurwitz
SONGS FOR BROKEN-HEARTED by Ayelet Tzabari
THE SAFEKEEP by Yael Van Der Wooden

Children--
ONE LITTLE GOAT by Dara Horn
SAFIYYA'S WAR by Hiba Noor Khan
THE ELEPHANT AND THE PURIM CROWN by Haviva Kierzenblat
CALL ME GEBYANESH by Arlene Schenker & Gebyabesh Addisu

12/17/2025

A letter sent out by Father Randall to local synagogues with sympathy and compassion.

12/11/2025

Community Hanukkah Celebration
Featuring Chicago Acapella Group, Listen Up!
This Sunday, December 14
3:00 - 5:00 pm at CoM

Hanukkah Activities, Dessert Bar and Concert

You haven’t heard anything quite like this. Powerful harmonies and percussion that you can feel in your kishkes. When you close your eyes, you’ll hear a band - from soaring lead vocals to the thundering bass.

The repertoire is drawn from a dizzying array of Jewish and secular genres from Yiddish Swing to the Beatles to Israeli pop. There’s something for everyone - like a good kiddush! Don’t expect to sit back and simply watch the show. Listen Up performances are highly interactive with audience involvement and singing, bringing Jewish music to life.

This celebration is supported by the Ravitz Foundation Initiative for Small Michigan Jewish Communities and the Jewish Federation of Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan. Thank you!

Sign up to attend at congregationofmoses.org

12/03/2025

CoM and TBI Community Hanukkah Market this Sunday, 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. Hanukkah supplies, gifts, local art and handmade food items. Lots of fun and community Hanukkah spirit!

10/24/2025

WMUK's Cara Lieurance interviews the leader of the klezmer band Klezundheit about their concert.

WHEN: Sunday, October 26 @ 3pm!
WHERE: Millwood UMC Church, 3919 Portage St., Kalamazoo

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. See you there!

A conversation with Alan Posner

09/29/2025

Look at the amazing musical events coming up in Kalamazoo!

For tickets to the Connecting Chords Music Festival featuring Sarah Aroeste, click on the link below.
https://connecting-chords.square.site/product/sarah-aroeste/T7LRRM4G2RJJSQBLRQDNZOM6

09/19/2025

Shana Tova from Congregation of Moses! One of our own congregants -- Mazal Haus (when she was just 13) -- is one of the shofar blowers!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2153212071840242

08/20/2025

Shoppers at PFC (People's Food Coop) rounded up purchases---raising funds for Friends Store for Refugees. Thank you to PFC for supporting community non-profits each month!