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Shabbat Hanukkah: Celebrating the Legacy of Cantor Michal Hammerman, of blessed memory

  • 384 Harvard St, Brookline, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02446 · Brookline
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Shabbat Hanukkah: Celebrating the Legacy of Cantor Michal Hammerman, of blessed memory
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Join us for a special Shabbat weekend of remembrance, celebration, and reunion, honoring Cantor Michal Hammerman and his 30 years of devoted service to the KI community. Rabbi Josh Hammerman will be with us, along with distinguished rabbis and scholars representing more than 40 KI rabbinic alumni.
Friday evening, December 4 · 7:00 PM
Shabbat dinner following services, with a conversation on growing up at KI in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s.
Shabbat morning, December 5 · 11:00 AM
Rabbi Josh Hammerman reflects on his father’s legacy. At 12:30 PM, stay for a Kiddush discussion on KI of today and tomorrow.
🕯️ Saturday evening, December 5 · 6:00–8:30 PM
Hanukkah lighting, culminating in our intergenerational weekend together.
KI alumni, friends, and community members are warmly invited.
Registration is required for Friday dinner and Hanukkah lighting: CongKI.org/shabhan
No registration is needed on Shabbat day.
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