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L'shanah Tovah! We are looking forward to seeing you for the High Holidays. Erev Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Wednesday, October 2nd. | |
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High Holiday tickets packets have been sent to all members who have submitted a Member Payment Agreement and 25% payment. Please contact the office if you need to make payment.
If you need a handicap parking permit for the High Holidays, please contact the office at info@conkolami.org.
Babysitting will be available on Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur morning. You must register in advance to reserve your child's place.
We need volunteers! We are in need of bakers, ushers, check-in greeters, and sukkah builders. Please contact Galit Livne, Program & Engagement Coordinator, to sign up.
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We enter the new year with excitement over the progress we have made and the promise of greater Jewish learning and engagement opportunities for our growing membership. As of August 15th, our Kol Ami family has risen to 420 memberships! This represents a 40% growth in membership in just the last four years. Congregation Kol Ami is fortunate to be a blended diverse Jewish family. We are senior and young, we come from different backgrounds, we are straight and gay, we are participatory, generous, traditional, and progressive.
Under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi Spector we are offering deeper Jewish understanding, more engagement in social action, broader community relations, and increasing our fundraising support. We are so excited to have a new Cantor, Adam Davis, leading us in prayer and song, sharing traditional Conservative and Reform melodies, and introducing us to meaningful new Jewish music. Our goal is to offer engaging prayer and programming opportunities for every age group and demographic. We have built a skilled and dedicated staff in support of our membership, clergy, and growth.
Addressing increasing antisemitism and threats to our community and synagogue, we are reinforcing our security by upgrading our physical and technological infrastructure and police presence. Your safety is our number one priority!
To achieve these goals requires more funds than our dues, fees, and tuition provide, and our commitment is to never turn away anyone due to financial insecurity. We are appealing to you to prioritize Kol Ami for your donations. Please show your support for our community, our staff, and the sacred work we are doing to embody our Jewish values. Your donations help us to provide a safe and secure Jewish home where we celebrate joyous occasions and support one another in times of need.
We are grateful for your membership and generosity, and we hope you are inspired by all that we are accomplishing together.
"You shall accept gifts for Me from everyone whose heart is so moved."
—Exodus/Shemot Chap. 25
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The Annual Meeting can be viewed on Zoom, however we will not be able to accommodate comments from those on Zoom during the Annual meeting nor can we accept votes on Zoom.
Unable to attend the live meeting?
An updated proxy will be posted on Sept. 6th.
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JOIN US FOR THE AUFRUF OF ALANA BURMAN & FITO TORRES | |
Saturday, September 7th
9:30am
Following the service please join us for a kiddush sponsored by the Burman family in honor of Alana and Fito
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MINCHA SERVICE FOR THE HOSTAGES
A TIME TO MOURN AND PRAY
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Sunday, September 8th
2:00pm
Congregation Kol Ami
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HIGH HOLIDAY MEAT ORDERS ARE DUE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH
Contact David Litvack to place your order or learn more. Orders will be delivered to Kol Ami the week of September 23rd.
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To schedule your appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: CKA, or contact Sheri Van Bibber. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, please call 1-866-236-3276. | |
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Kol Ami Members: $10 per adult, $5 per child ages 3–12
Guests: $15 per adult, $10 per child ages 3–12
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RSVP by Sunday, September 22nd
With Apron Members: $12 each / Guests: $20 each
No Apron Members: $8 each / Guests: $15 each
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You know how you feel when you hear the Shofar for the first time each year? Now, YOU can BE the one sounding the shofar to awaken the inner self at Rosh Hashanah. This summer, we are recruiting the next class of students! We'll provide practice tubes and teach you the simple techniques to create the sounds everyone loves. If you have a shofar, bring it along; if not, you can use one of ours.
Contact the office to let us know you're interested!
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JEWISH CALENDARS
FOR 5785 HAVE ARRIVED!
Please stop by the office to pick up your FREE Jewish calendar included with your membership!
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
VOLUNTEER/DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Front Desk Volunteers
Help greet and welcome visitors and guests to our synagogue. Hours are flexible! Any help is greatly appreciated. For more info contact Lisa Kaufman, Office & Membership Director.
High Holiday Honey Cake Bakers
September 4th, 4:30pm–6:30pm
September 10th, 11:00am–1:00pm
September 18th, 4:30pm–6:30pm
High Holiday Apple Cutters
September 29th, 9:00am–11:00am
September 30th, 10:00am–12:00pm
We're looking for a donation of a riding mower for Esther's Garden
Contact info@conkolami.org if you have one.
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The first day of religious school is September 8th!
The Rafi Schwartz Religious School's mission is to create students who are active participants in the intellectual, religious, and cultural traditions of Judaism. Want to learn more? Contact Tamara Kipper, Bunk Fox Director of the Rafi Schwartz Religious School.
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The Rafi Schwartz Religious School appreciates the support of
The United Jewish Federation of Utah, The Sarah Cowan Fund, and The Bunk Fox Educational Scholarship Fund
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Out of an abundance of caution please do not allow unknown individuals into our building.
If someone outside is asking to enter, but you do not know them personally, ask one of our staff to talk with them, and do not let them enter. Please also share this message with your children.
Let’s work together to help keep our community safe!
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DEDICATE OUR NEW LEV SHALEM PRAYER BOOKS
We have several new Lev Shalem prayer books available for dedication in honor or in memory of loved ones, or to celebrate a simcha! Dedications are $65 each. Purchase yours here!
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Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8509 8873 / Passcode: 520589 | |
COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES | |
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Hope for Israel Alliance Commemoration Event
11 Months Held Captive
Sunday, September 8th • 5:00pm • Utah State Capitol
Kol Ami Family Promise Volunteers Needed Next Week
Help feed families working their way out of homelessness through the Family Promise program in the basement of Christ United Methodist Church (2375 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City). We still need four volunteers to help provide the following four meals: Monday, September 9th (dinner), Wednesday, September 11th (dinner), Friday, September 13th (dinner), Saturday, September 14th (brunch).
Weekly Walk for the Hostages
Wednesdays • 9:00am – 10:00am • Meet at Hugo Coffee Park City
Wear your red shirts and join the walk as we pray for the hostages. There is no political talk on our walk. Contact June Feigelman with any questions.
Millcreek Interfaith Day of Service
Wednesday, September 11th • 4:00pm – 7:00pm • Sign up today!
Sign up to help with service projects including preparing sack lunches and helping at The Sammy Center.
Jewish Family Service
PJ Library and the PJ Library Utah Facebook Page
Find great resources and activities for kids
Hillel for Utah: Jewish Life on Campus
RJ on the Go
Explore your Judaism through science, art, text, and more from the
comfort of your own home, and build your Jewish community as you go
BimBam: Watch Something Jewish
Digital storytelling to spark connections to Judaism for learners of all ages
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Congregation Kol Ami is grateful to the Kol Ami Trust, the Sarah Cowan Fund, the Bunk Fox Lifelong Learning Fund, the United Jewish Federation of Utah, and all of our donors for their support. | | | | |
