SHABBAT SHALOM!
Parashat Vayetzei
November 27th – 28th • 12th Kislev
Friday, November 27th
4:44 pm ... Candle Lighting
6:30 pm ... Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 28th
9:00 am ... Traditional Shabbat Morning Service
5:43 pm ... Candle Lighting
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Due to COVID-19, services will ONLY be held via livestream or Zoom |
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MINYANIM
Learn more about our Sunday, Monday, and Thursday Minyanim.
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YAHRZEITS
See this week's Yahrzeits and make a donation in their memory.
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Supporting our High Holiday Appeal will help us to be innovative and accessible in our approach to Judaism during this tough year.
Please consider giving a gift of the same size as last year or increasing your donation to support those who are not in a position to contribute. Our High Holiday Appeal is an ‘ask’ of every member to support the mission and vision of Kol Ami. You can donate by going to our website, by mailing in a check, or by contacting the office.
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Each child will receive a gift certificate to a toy store and each family or senior will receive a $50 gift certificate to Smith’s Marketplace. |
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Purchase donations through our Amazon Wishlist to benefit Jewish Family Service. Shop through AmazonSmile to support Kol Ami! |
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KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH THE
CANTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
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PROVERBS STUDY SESSION
Sunday, November 29th
at 4:30 pm
with Rabbi Wenger
and Faye Lincoln
Proverbs raises questions of values, moral behavior, the meaning of life, and right conduct. Find the text here.
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TORAH STUDY SESSION
Wednesday, December 2nd
at 4:00 pm
with Rabbi Wenger
and Faye Lincoln
Fulfill the Mitzvah of studying the Torah every Wednesday as we dive into the week's parashat.
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Featuring mentalist, Paul Draper, you're invited to join Kol Ami and the Rafi Schwartz Religious School to celebrate Chanukah! |
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The Saturday, December 12th community-wide event is FREE for Kol Ami Members (suggested donation of $18) and $18 for non-members with pre-registration. All proceeds benefit the Rafi Schwartz Religious School. The Sunday, December 13th RSRS event is only open to current religious school students. Links will be provided to members and religious school families on Friday, December 11th. |
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FOLLOW RABBI SAM ON FACEBOOK! |
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th
No classes due to the Thanksgiving Holiday
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st
All Thing Israel with Talia
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm (K – 6th)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Grades
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26th
7th Grade Israel Class
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Questions? Contact Tamara Kipper, Interim Religious School Director. |
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS |
Now through December 9th
Rabbi Fred Wenger and the Salt Lake City Chamber Music Society are pleased to invite all the members of the Kol Ami Family to a free virtual concert by the Viano String Quartet. Click here to view the concert.
The Banff International String Quartet Competition awarded its prestigious grand prize to the Viano String Quartet in 2019. The Quartet was formed in 2015 at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angele where they are Ensemble in Residence. They have performed in venues such as London's Wigmore Hall and many other locations in North America and Europe. The Quartet will introduce and play selections by Beethoven, Schubert, Borodin, and Schumann. None of its members are over 30 years old. Please enjoy this gift and consider attending future concerts by the Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City.
Now through December 17th
Sunday, November 29th at 7:00 pm via Zoom
For any member of the community to receive or provide a helping hand
Find great resources and activities for kids
Digital storytelling to spark connections to Judaism for learners of all ages
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ARE YOU HAVING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC? |
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Rabbi Samuel L. Spector, Danny Burman, Jim Isaacson, or Teresa Bruce. If you prefer, you can contact Ellen Silver at Jewish Family Services. We will do our very best to help you address those needs. Your community is here for you. We stand together during these difficult times, and Kol Ami will do what we can to help you through these challenges. |
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IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE, THE OFFICE IS CLOSED AND ALL PROGRAMMING IS BEING HELD REMOTELY |
Staff and clergy will be answering questions regarding office, religious school, and preschool related matters via email. We will respond to you as soon as possible. Contacts can be found below:
If you have an urgent matter and you need to speak to someone in the office please call Tracy Plotkin, Administrative Assistant, at 773-474-2672. If prompted to leave a message, please include the spelling of your name and the best phone number to reach you.
If you have an emergency such as an unexpected hospitalization or loss of a loved one, please call our emergency line at 801-742-1501.
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Help support Congregation Kol Ami by making purchases through AmazonSmile.The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Every donation helps Kol Ami to achieve it's mission. Thank you for your support!
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