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SHABBAT SHALOM!
April 29th – 30th • 29th Nisan
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Friday, April 29th
6:30 pm ... Kindergarten & 1st Grade Reform Erev Shabbat Service
8:03 pm ... Candle Lighting
Saturday, April 30th
9:30 am ... Traditional Shabbat Morning Service
9:04 pm ... Havdalah
We encourage you to join us for in-person Shabbat services.
Please keep in mind that a minyan is required during the Shacharit and Torah services. Thank you for being prompt!
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SERVICE REMINDER
Please do not use cell phones or other electronics in the sanctuary.
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Learn more about our Sunday, Monday, and Thursday Minyanim.
See this week's Yahrzeits and make a donation in their memory. |
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You can still participate by joining us Friday night for our Erev Shabbat service and dinner, our Saturday morning Shabbat and Consecration service and Kiddush, and our Sunday morning concert! |
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EREV SHABBAT SERVICE & DINNER
FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
6:00 PM
Join us for a festive evening of song and celebration followed by a special Shabbat dinner in honor of the Cantor.
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$50 per family / $18 per adult / $10 per child, ages 12 and under |
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CONSECRATION SERVICE & KIDDUSH
SATURDAY, MAY 14TH
9:30 AM
All are invited to our Shabbat morning and Consecration service followed by a special Kiddush luncheon in honor of the Cantor.
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No cost—all are welcome to attend our Shabbat service and Kiddush |
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CONCERT
SUNDAY, MAY 15TH
11:30 AM
Enjoy a special concert featuring Cantor Brown-Levy, Cantor Loeb, Cantor Marx, our religious school students, and the Kol Ami Choir.
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$36 per family / $18 per adult / $10 per child, ages 12 and under |
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TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY—We're reducing ad prices for our Cantor Consecration Gala Tribute Book by 20%! All ads and messages must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Thursday, April 28th.
$800 $1,000 — Full-page Tribute Book ad (6"x9")
$400 $500 — Half-page Tribute Book ad (6"x4.5")
$200 $250 — Quarter-page Tribute Book ad (3"x4.5")
$43.20 $54 — Acknowledgement on supporters page in the Tribute Book
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COVID PROTOCOLS—MASKS OPTIONAL
In order to attend in-person services, events, and classes we are requiring COVID vaccinations including booster shots for those eligible. As of Friday, April 1st our mask requirement has be lifted. We recommend mask wearing for those who are immunocompromised or who feel more comfortable wearing a mask.
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Please join us for Israeli snacks, socializing, and learning as we celebrate Israel Independence Day, Yom Ha'Atzmaut! This group is open to all women*, ages 21+, that are members of the synagogue. |
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*Kol Ami is an inclusive community |
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Tickets must be purchased by Friday, April 29th |
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Join Congregation Kol Ami for a discussion led by Matthew Weinstein and Talia Goldberg as they present and discuss the significance of "The Spy" starring Sacha Baron Cohen as Israeli spy Eli Cohen. View the trailer.
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Wednesday, May 4th • 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Kol Ami Patio
The Yalla Kosher Food Truck will be at Kol Ami in honor of Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma'ut! Join us on the patio for some delicious, Kosher Israeli food. View the menu here. |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR
THE BAR MITZVAH OF ADAM KOLB
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Saturday, May 7th
9:30 am
Reform Service
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MISSING SOMETHING?
CHECK THE LOST & FOUND
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Anything not picked up from the Lost & Found at the office by Sunday, May 22nd will be added to the donated to Jewish Family Service. |
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"As my parents planted for me before I was born, so do I plant for those who will come after me." —Talmud
WHAT IS LIFE & LEGACY?
As a community, we all hope that those places that create Jewish life and meaning in our lives will remain vibrant and strong into the future. Life & Legacy, an initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, helps individuals and families create legacy gifts, providing a permanent source of support for the Jewish causes we care about. It is founded on the principle that all of us, regardless of age, wealth or affiliation, can make an enduring impact.
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Transformation of Judaism: 2nd Temple & Rabbinic Period |
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Join us to learn about this week's Haftarah portion |
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Sunday, May 1st
Regular Class Schedule, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
KAJY Hogle Zoo Day, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, May 4th
Regular Class Schedule, 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm
KAJY Lounge Night, 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
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Questions? Contact Tamara Kipper, Interim Religious School Director. |
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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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THE PLAYFUL LEARNING PRESCHOOL IS GROWING!
We are in need of new and slightly used preschool age toys and books. T
o donate these items, please bring them to the office. Thank you!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES |
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Wednesday, April 27th • 12:00 pm • via Zoom
Find great resources and activities for kids
Explore your Judaism through science, art, text, and more from the
comfort of your own home, and build your Jewish community as you go.
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 or Danny Burman. 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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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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Congregation Kol Ami is grateful to the Kol Ami Trust, the Sarah Cowan Fund, the Bunk Fox Education Fund, the United Jewish Federation of Utah, Entrata, Zions Bank, and all of our donors for their support. |
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