Temple B’nai Israel takes pride in sharing its Jewish practices and customs as well as pursuing opportunities to welcome and nurture respect for all faith communities.

This mission will be highlighted on Saturday morning, March 4, when singer-songwriter Kimayo brings her “My Queer Faith Tour” to the sanctuary of Temple B’nai Israel.

Rabbi Jan Katz will lead the Shabbat morning hybrid service from 10 to 11 a.m. The sanctuary will be reopened for storytelling and music by Kimayo from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. followed by a catered lunch ($18 per person suggested donation) and opportunity to meet Kimayo. Please register on the temple website.

Kimayo is a folk-pop artist who has been performing in New England since 2019. Coming out as queer in spring of 2021, her new music explores self-discovery with an adult contemporary sound. Her authentic and personal songs are relatable and vulnerable.

During her unique one-hour event Kimayo invites you into her life and faith journey. Through storytelling and live music she breaks down walls allowing for solidarity and possibility. Kimayo’s songs, humor, and transparency flow together forming a beautiful and sacred experience.

“Kimayo’s music is powerful and has the ability to inspire and heal. Her ministry is open and affirming in every way – she meets you wherever you are and helps you and your community grow. I was so happy for the opportunity for my congregation to hear her story and listen to her inspiring music,” said AJ Coppola, Choir Director of Gilford Community Church.

The “My Queer Faith” tour was developed by Kimayo to provide a way for her to connect with “Open & Affirming” faith communities as she continues her own faith journey. This allows her to introduce the LGBTQIA+ community to existing “Open & Affirming” faith-based safe spaces and to emphasize the need for and value of those same spaces to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends for an exceptional experience. Everyone is welcome to attend either the Shabbat service, the My Queer Faith presentation, or both.

For those who would like to attend the religious service, please arrive at 10 a.m.. For those who want to only attend the My Queer Faith presentation, please arrive at 11 a.m.

This concert is open to adults and mature teens with parental discretion as this event contains sensitive topics relating to physical and mental health. For more details contact Rabbi Jan Katz, rabbi@tbinh.org.

To learn more about Kimayo or listen to her music, visit kimayomusic.com.

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