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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.
TODAY! 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.
SHABBAT SHALOM!
May 6th – 7th • 6th Iyyar
FRIDAY, MAY 6TH
5:30 pm ... Tot Shabbat Service
in-person only
6:30 pm ... 2nd & 3rd Grade Reform Erev Shabbat Service
8:10 pm ... Candle Lighting
for at home observance in Salt Lake City



SATURDAY, MAY 7TH
9:30 am ... Adam Kolb Reform Bar Mitzvah Service
9:11 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.
Learn more about our Sunday, Monday, and Thursday Minyanim.
See this week's Yahrzeits and make a donation in their memory.
MAZEL TOV TO OUR BAR MITZVAH,
ADAM KOLB!
Adam is a seventh-grade student at West High School. He was born in the Bronx, NY, lived in Westchester, NY and moved to Salt Lake City, UT at 10-month of age. Adam lives with his parents, his 15-year old sister, Sophie, and three cats. His family have been members of Congregation Kol Ami for the past five years.

Adam enjoys playing and reading to younger children. For his Tikkun Olam Bar Mitzvah Project, Adam has volunteered and supported “Fun Fridays” and the afterschool program at Riley Elementary School.

In his free time Adam has been working towards his goal of obtaining his black belt in Soo Bahk Do as a member of the Wasatch Martial Arts Academy. He trains weekly and currently has his green belt and stripe. You can often find him practicing his technique around the house or sparing with his friend. Adam also loves spending time with friends and family. He loves to travel, and his favorite
trips include Manhattan, Aruba, Costa Rica, and a riverboat trip up the Rhine River.

Adam would like to thank David Asman, Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy, Rabbi Samuel L. Spector, Sadie Greenberg, as well as his parents, for their help preparing for this day. He is dedicating his Bar Mitzvah to his grandfather, Ronald C. Stern who recently passed away and who he misses very much.
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!
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.
$50 per family / $18 per adult / $10 per child, ages 12 and under
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.
No cost—all are welcome to attend
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.
No cost—all are welcome to attend
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.
MISSING SOMETHING?
CHECK THE LOST & FOUND
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.
SAVE THE DATES
Lag B'Omer Bonfire
Wednesday, May 18th • 6:00 pm
Bring your fire pits!

Teacher Appreciation Shabbat & Dinner
Friday, May 20th • 6:30 pm

RSRS End of Year Party
Friday, May 22nd • 10:30 am


More information to come!
LIFE & LEGACY GIVING
"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.
Transformation of Judaism: 2nd Temple & Rabbinic Period
Join us to learn about this week's Haftarah portion
Sunday, May 8th
Regular Class Schedule, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesday, May 11th
Regular Class Schedule, 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Questions? Contact Tamara Kipper, Interim Religious School Director.
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
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!
COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES




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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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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.