Kol Ami Newsletter: November 15th – 22nd
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November 15 – 16, 2019 •
18 Cheshvan 5780
Erev Shabbat
Service ... Friday, 6:30 pm
Dovan Lapin's
Bar Mitzvah Service
... Saturday, 9:00 am
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Dovan is the third generation of the Lapin family at Kol Ami. He loves traveling, video games, and building things with his little sister, Eliana. Computer and video games are what he loves doing in his spare time and wants to build that passion into his future. He also loves swimming and is on his third year as a member of the Hidden Valley Swimming Team.
Dovan has an inquisitive and perceptive mind. He learned to walk before his first birthday, at 18-months taught himself to read, and by age two was able to complete entire books. His sharp mind serves him well at Draper Park Middle School where he is in the Honors English Program and in 8th grade Honors Math. Dovan is a voracious reader and his favorite genres are fantasy and science-fiction such as Enders Game series by Orson Scott Card.
A gentle soul who possesses a deep inner strength and confidence, Dovan is just as comfortable being alone as he is with friends and family. While we don't always know what he is thinking, his words and actions speak to an individual highly aware of people and the world around him. He is always the first to open the door for his mom and his grandmas and is a loving and compassionate big brother to Eliana.
We are so proud of Dovan and can’t wait to celebrate his big day with the entire Congregation. The Lapin family has deep ties to this community and the support we have received over the years has been humbling. We are very grateful to the Rabbi, the Cantor, and to all our friends and family.
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By generously giving to the 5780 / 2019 High Holiday Appeal, YOU can help us reach our full potential. Kol Ami is YOUR Jewish home where every person counts and everyone is welcome. With 100% participation, we will meet our goal and continue to thrive!
We are offering exciting and new adult education classes, social experiences, and community celebrations. We strive to offer a secure Jewish home where we and our children can come to learn, grow, and pray as a community. All these programs and activities, plus necessary security upgrades and building maintenance and improvements, costs money.
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Congregation Kol Ami is a congregation for all our people. We are a vibrant, inclusive, participatory, egalitarian community that values the rich traditions of our heritage. By donating to the High Holiday Appeal, you will receive far more than you give. Thank you to those who have already donated!
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Donations may be paid in lump sum or we can set up a monthly credit card payment schedule. Donations made by Tuesday, December 31st will be counted towards this year's High Holiday Appeal.
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We'll start the evening at 5:30 pm with a social hour called Shabbatinis. Our evening features both soft and hard drinks, as well as some light refreshments. Our
Shir Shabbat service follows at 6:30 pm which focuses on joyous singing.
After the service we invite you to stay for a catered,
Shabbat dinner
($18 per adult / $12 per child,
advanced reservations are needed).
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You must reserve your seat by 12:00 pm on Wednesday, November 20th
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PLEASE RETURN YOUR LANYARDS
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There is a basket by the office to drop off your High Holiday lanyards.
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ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Kol Ami partners with a local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Ward to provide the needed support for the “Inn” at the Christ United Methodist Church on 3300 South and 2300 East during the week of Christmas.
This is a great opportunity for your family to volunteer together to bring some holiday cheer to these folks. Kids and adults alike can play games together, watch TV, color, tell jokes, read stories.
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Opportunities to volunteer include tasks or committee work. We need help with:
shopping, food prep, Gift Shop, holiday support, RSRS, KAJY, preschool, office, task force, and gardening. Contact
Lisa Kaufman, Admin Assistant, or
Danny Burman, Executive Director, for more info.
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NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN KOL AMI
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We’d love to have you as part of our community. Our mission is to provide Jews by birth, Jews by choice, and
K’rov Yisrael interfaith families a place to join together as we worship, learn, and celebrate Judaism in a dynamic and caring community. Every person counts and everyone is welcome.
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Sunday, November 17th — 9:00 am
Wednesday, November 20th — 4:15 pm
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If you have questions, please contact Religious School Director,
Cantor Bat-Sarah or Religious School Assistant Director,
Sarah Stein. Need tuition assistance? Apply for scholarships
here.
RSRS appreciates the support of Congregation Kol Ami and the United Jewish Federation of Utah
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PLEASE ENTER THE SYNAGOGUE
THROUGH THE SOUTH DOORS ON SHABBAT
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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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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 nickel of donation helps Kol Ami to achieve it's mission. Thank you for your support!
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OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Saturday, November 16th
Thursday, November 21st
Sunday, November 24th
Sunday, November 24th
Sunday, December 1st
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