SHABBAT SHALOM!

December 2nd – 3rd • 9th Kislev

Parsha Vayetzei

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND

4:42 pm ... Candle Lighting

for at home observance in Salt Lake City

5:30 pm ... Tot Shabbat Service

In-person only

6:30 pm ... Erev Shabbat Service

With Siddur Mishkan T'filah • Join via livestream

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

9:30 am ... Shabbat Morning Service

With Siddur Lev Shalem • Join via livestream

5:42 pm ... Havdalah

for at home observance in Salt Lake City

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!

Service Reminder: Please do not use cell phones or other electronics in the sanctuary.

Siddur Sim Shalom (Minyan) • Transliterated Sim Shalom

Mishkan T'filah (Reform) • Siddur Lev Shalem (Conservative)

Lev Shalem for Kabbalat Shabbat • Transliterated Lev Shalem

Siddur Sha'ar Zahav • Torah Readings

Your generous donations help us to enhance our programming, provide lifelong Jewish Education, sponsor our food bank and refugee work, fight for marriage equality in Israel, and provide a safe and secure spiritual home. To achieve our goals we need your participation in our High Holiday Appeal. Your investment in Kol Ami allows us to celebrate Judaism in a safe and welcoming community. 

If you have not already done so, please help us reach our goal. Every donation no matter how big or small makes a difference!

Todah Rabbah—thank you for your support!

This Friday, December 2nd

5:30 pm

Join Rabbi Sam Spector and Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy in the sanctuary for a personal, half-hour service of Shabbat songs and stories! This program is for our younger children (typically age 7 and under) and their families. It is a great way for engaging your child in the traditions and meaning of Shabbat.

NEW! ADULT TEFILAH SKILLS COURSE

Sundays, beginning December 4th

10:00 am – 10:45 am • via Zoom

Join Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy for the opportunity to work on Tefilah selections from Shabbat, weekday, and festivals. This course goes through January and is free and open to members of Kol Ami.

WANT TO HELP KOL AMI SUPPORT UTAH PUBLIC LANDS?

Tuesday, December 6th

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm • via Zoom

Kol Ami has been invited to participate in an interfaith coalition advocating for protection of Utah's magnificent public lands. The Social Action/Social Justice Committee is inviting interested Kol Ami members to participate in a one-hour Zoom presentation by this coalition.

CONDOLENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

It is with great sadness that we announce

the passing of Maeera Shreiber's mother,

Ida Rae Frankel Shreiber

Friday, November 25, 2022

SHIVA MINYAN

Wednesday, November 30th & Thursday, December 1st

7:00 pm

At the home of Maeera Shreiber

27 Q Street, Salt Lake City 84103

VIRTUAL SHIVA MINYAN

Saturday, December 3rd

7:00 pm

Register for the Zoom link

Please meet at the base of Moonbeam Lift. This destination was selected based on many of our members having Ikon or Season Passes to Solitude. We plan to rotate ski resorts for events throughout the winter.

Please note, Kol Ami Outdoors is not providing lift tickets as part of this event. As always, check the weather for road conditions and to ensure you have adequate cold weather gear for skiing.

KAJY Latke Bake-Off 

Sunday, December 11th • 12:00 pm

Learn more and RSVP

Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Party

Tuesday, December 13th • 6:30 pm

Learn more and RSVP

Consecration & A Special Chanukah Shir Shabbat & Dinner At The Shul

Friday, December 16th • 6:30 pm

Learn more and RSVP for dinner • $10 per adult, $5 per child for dinner

RSRS & KAJY Chanukah Party 

Sunday, December 18th • 10:00 am

Learn more, RSVP, and volunteer

Littlest Latkes with Rabbi Spector

Sunday, December 18th • 2:00 pm

Learn more and RSVP

Ice Skating with KAJY and Candle Lighting

with the Mayor Silvestrini of Millcreek

Sunday, December 18th • 6:00 pm

Learn more and RSVP

Candle Lighting with SLC Mayor Mendenhall

Tuesday, December 20th • 6:00 pm

At the Salt Lake City Council Hall

Young Professional Vodka & Latkes

Wednesday, December 21st • 7:00 pm

Learn more and RSVP • $10 per person

Chanukah Senior Lunch & Learn

Friday, December 23rd • 12:00 pm

RSVP for lunch

Family Chanukah Shabbat Dinner & Service

Friday, December 23rd • 5:30 pm

RSVP for dinner • $8 per adult, $5 per child, OR $25 per family of 4+

Q Crew Potluck Latke Party

Saturday, December 24th • 5:00 pm

RSVP to celebrate with the Q Crew

Sunday Schmooze for ALL AGES—

with Movies, Games, Chinese Food, Latkes, and More!

Sunday, December 25th • 4:00 pm

Learn more and RSVP • $10 per adult, $5 per child OR $25 per family of 4+

Join Rabbi Fred Wenger and Faye Lincoln every Sunday to study, "Evolution of Judaism in the Diaspora—Growth of Jewish Thought and Origins of Anti-Semitism." This program explores the impact of history on Jewish thought and resiliency in the diaspora during the Middle Ages and in the Islamic world. We will study the origins of Anti-Semitism in Christian Europe.

Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8509 8873 / Passcode: 520589

Many Jewish community members remember hearing the stories from our immigrant grandparents or great grandparents about how hard it was for them when they arrived. Today, Jewish agencies like HIAS and congregations across the country are helping support new immigrants to the United States.

Join us for the RSRS & KAJY Chanukah Party on Sunday, December 18th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm!

Register returning students • Register new students

Questions? Contact Tamara Kipper, Bunk Fox Director of the Rafi Schwartz Religious School.

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

This year we are in need of volunteers at two locations, West Valley Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Volunteers will help unload the truck, bag the food, and distribute the bags.

Join thousands of Jewish Americans, including Rabbi Spector and other Kol Ami members, attending the J Street National Conference taking place virtually and in Washington, DC, December 3rd – 6th.

The growing list of speakers includes senators, representatives, Israeli political and military leaders, as well as Israeli civil society and peace activists working toward a two-state solution and the vision of Israel's founders to build a Jewish state "based on freedom, justice, and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel."

Special discount codes are available to make attendance open to all. There will also be a special Utah-only virtual panel to discuss the results of the November 1st Israeli election and new government in formation.

For any questions, email Matthew Weinstein. 

Upcoming Dates: January 17th and January 31st

Debra Birdwell Winkler Book Launch is postponed until January 2023

UJF: BeeCHAIs Schmear & Service

Sunday, December 4th • 9:00 am

Jewish Family Service (495 E 4500 S, Ste 100)

PJ Library: Charmed Chanukah Celebration

Sunday, December 11th • 2:30 pm

I.J. & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center

UJF: Men's Night Out "Serving the US Around the Globe"

Wednesday, December 14th • 6:00 pm

Park City (address given after registration)

UJF: BeeCHAIs Winter Party

Sunday, December 18th • 2:00 pm

South Salt Lake City (address given after registration)

Kol Ami Mitzvah Network

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

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, Entrata, Zions Bank, and all of our donors for their support.