About Membership

Our Own “Cheers”

Congregation Kol Ami, an intimate and dynamic reform synagogue in Elkins Park, is like the “Cheers” of synagogues – a community where everyone knows your name. At Kol Ami your presence is felt and your absence is missed.

What Draws People to Kol Ami?

• The warmth and accessibility to our clergy
• Our inviting and personal worship experience
• Our extensive music program, led by Cantorial Soloist Rebecca Schwartz
• Our commitment to tikkun olam (social action)
• Our embrace of interfaith couples and families
• Our commitment to inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals
• Our accessibility for individuals with special needs

Who Joins Kol Ami?

Our members live in Elkins Park, Melrose Park, Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Rydal, Meadowbrook, Abington, Huntingdon Valley, Upper Dublin, Lower Moreland,  Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, and even Center City and Cherry Hill. Some of our members drive a surprisingly long distance because spending time at Kol Ami is like arriving home… away from home.

We have spiritual, social and educational programs that are geared toward:

• Families
• Adults
• Esteemed elders
• Interfaith families
• Children of all ages
• LGBTQ+ people

Programs

Here is just a sampling of what we offer:

• Adult and Family Shabbat services
• Adult Choir
• Adult B’nai Mitzvah study
• Adult softball team
• Adult speakers and classes
• Concerts
• Congregational Seder
• Family Bingo Night
• Holiday celebrations
• Social action activities
• Spiritual Exploration
• And much more!