SHALOM! HERE IS WHAT IS HAPPENING AUGUST 9TH – 16TH
SHABBAT HAZON
Parashat D'varim
August 9 – 10, 2019 • 9 Av 5779

Summer Erev Shabbat Service ... Friday, 6:30 pm
Traditional Shabbat Morning Service ... Saturday, 9:00 am

MINYANIM AND YAHRZEITS
Learn more about Minyanim and this week's Yahrzeits .
Join us this summer for special Erev Shabbatot in Congregant homes and other special locations. See the full schedule here and get directions.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Opportunities to volunteer include tasks or committee work. We need help with:
shopping, food prep, holiday support, RSRS, KAJY, preschool, office, task force,
and gardening. Contact Lisa Kaufman, Administrative Assistant, or Danny Burman, Executive Director, for more info.
All services and programs will be held in the Pepper Chapel.
Tisha B’Av Text Study with Rabbi Samuel L. Spector
Sunday, August 11th at 10:00 am
(Immediately following morning Tisha B'Av Services)

Join the Rabbi for a Tisha B’Av text study on Judaism, homelessness, hunger, and their connection to the holiday of Tisha B’Av. Tisha B'Av commemorates the expulsion of the Jews from Israel and destruction of their homes and the Temple.
Esther’s Garden Harvest and JFS Food Donation
Sunday, August 18th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Esther’s Garden is a place of gathering, learning, growing, sharing and healing. Named after the Jewish Persian Queen; Esther, the garden offers the community an opportunity to grow fruits and vegetables and share with those who need it. The harvested food will be donated to the Jewish Family Service Food Pantry and distributed to families in need. Following the harvest, please join us for wine and cheese.

Contact Bonnie Rokeach at 801-879-4025 with any questions.
2019 ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, August 19th
7:00 pm Schmooze • 7:30 pm Meeting

All members in good standing are encouraged to attend. A member is in good standing if their account with the Congregation has been paid in full by the end of the current fiscal year, or if they have made other payment arrangements.

We need at least 50 members in attendance in order to have a quorum. Please download the the proposed Bylaw changes and proxy form. The proxy form must be returned to Kol Ami by 5:00 pm on Monday, August 19th.
Welcome back to another fun year of KAJY (Kol Ami Jewish Youth) experiences! Come hang out with your KAJY friends in a fun, safe space to grow, share, 
and spend time together. Snacks provided. For grades 3 through 12.
WANT TO HAVE YOUR MEMORIAL PLAQUE PLACED PRIOR TO THE NEW YEAR?
Place your order by Thursday, August 15th

To purchase your memorial plaque, please contact the office at info@conkolami.org or call 801-484-1501
KOL AMI KOSHER CO-OP
Orders are due by Monday, August 26th

Contact Susan Litvack at splitvack@aol.com or 801-272-4612 to place your
order or learn more. Orders will be delivered by Thursday, September 12th.
Classes resume Sunday, August 25th
If you have questions, please contact Religious School Director, Cantor Bat-Sarah or Religious School Assistant Director, Sarah Stein.

RSRS appreciates the support of Congregation Kol Ami and the United Jewish Federation of Utah.
STATEMENTS ARE IN THE MAIL
Your statements and balances have been mailed. Please bring your account up-to-date as soon as possible by logging in to pay online, calling 801-484-1501 to pay by phone, or by mailing/dropping off your payment to the office.

High Holiday tickets will be mailed at the end of August to all members who are current and have made initial payments towards 2019/2020 dues and fees.
HIGH HOLIDAYS 5780
For security reasons, High Holiday tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, September 25th. No one will be admitted without a ticket.
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PLEASE ENTER THE SYNAGOGUE
THROUGH THE SOUTH DOORS
Please be aware of your surroundings; report anything unusual to an usher, staff, or Board Member, and make sure all doors are closed behind you.
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