Am Kolel's June 2026 Annual Appeal

Celebrating 36 Years of Building Community & Pursuing Justice

This year, Am Kolel turns 36 — Double Chai. In Jewish tradition, a double chai means an abundance of life. And that’s exactly what this community has created together over thirty-six years: an abundance of life, of meaning, and of purpose.

This Appeal supports all the various Am Kolel programs such as holiday celebrations, outreach and adult education and their associated operating and administrative costs.

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Join Us for Upcoming Events

OLAMOT: Jewish Wellness Festival
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 1:00-6:00pm
Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, MD

Join Am Kolel for OLAMOT: A Jewish Wellness Festival—an afternoon of exploration, connection, and renewal. Named for the Hebrew word for “worlds,” OLAMOT brings together ancient Jewish wisdom and modern practices for holistic well-being. Choose from a variety of sessions, including meditation, movement, healing arts, and mindful living. Whether you’re new or experienced, OLAMOT welcomes you to engage with wellness through a uniquely Jewish perspective. Click below to register and choose your workshops.

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Am Kolel is a welcoming and diverse Jewish Renewal community located in Montgomery County, Maryland and serving the Greater Washington, D.C. metro area. Shabbat services start at 10am and are normally held in Rockville, MD and online.

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Founded in 1990 by Rabbi David Shneyer in response to requests for a more personal and responsive Judaism, Am Kolel is devoted to the revitalization of the Jewish heritage and the Jewish community, seeking to discover and rediscover a Judaism that is spiritually and socially meaningful.

A Few Words From Reb David

Join the Am Kolel family and you will find a vibrant spiritual home and a diverse, multi-generational congregation. We are a place of community and friendship. We believe in inspiration through prayer, lifelong learning and the importance of each and every individual. Call Am Kolel or click here to learn more about joining us.