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Congregation Kol Ami
Happy Thanksgiving from Kol Ami!

Please note that the office will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for Thanksgiving

SHABBAT SHALOM!

November 25th – 26th • 2nd Kislev

Parsha Toldot

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH

4:45 pm ... Candle Lighting

for at home observance in Salt Lake City


6:30 pm ... Erev Shabbat Service

With Siddur Mishkan T'filah • Join via livestream



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH

9:30 am ... Shabbat Morning Service

With Siddur Lev Shalem Join via livestream

Please join us as we acknowledge Amber & Aaron Wallace for their generous donation to support the repair of the Kol Ami Torah scrolls. Following the service, please join Rabbi Sepctor for "Rabbi's Respona: Halacha for HaYom" in the Library.


5:44 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.

Siddur Sim Shalom (Minyan)Transliterated Sim Shalom

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

Lev Shalem for Kabbalat ShabbatTransliterated Lev Shalem

Siddur Sha'ar Zahav • Torah Readings

Help us achieve 100% participation from our members for our 5783 appeal

We're as excited about our present as we are about our future!


To meet the needs of our diverse and growing community we need to continue to invest in technology, programming, staff, and our safety—a safe and secure spiritual home in which to join as a community and proudly practice Judaism is more important now than ever.


As of this month, less than 50% of our members have contributed to our High Holiday campaign. 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!

PLEASE DONATE TO OUR HIGH HOLIDAY APPEAL!
Next Rabbi's Responsa on Saturday, November 26th 20 minutes following our Shabbat morning service
#GivingTuesday is November 29th!
GIVE NOW TO KOL AMI!
Get ready to celebrate Chanukah at Kol Ami!

KAJY Latke Bake-Off 

Sunday, December 11th • 12:00 pm


Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Party

Tuesday, December 13th • 6:30 pm


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

Friday, December 16th • 6:30 pm


RSRS & KAJY Chanukah Party 

Sunday, December 18th • 10:00 am


Littlest Latkes with Rabbi Spector

Sunday, December 18th • 2:00 pm


Ice Skating with KAJY and Candle Lighting

with the Mayor Silvestrini of Millcreek

Sunday, December 18th • 6:00 pm


Candle Lighting with SLC Mayor Mendenhall

Tuesday, December 20th • 6:00 pm


Young Professional Vodka & Latkes

Wednesday, December 21st • 7:00 pm


Chanukah Senior Lunch & Learn

Friday, December 23rd • 12:00 pm


Family Chanukah Shabbat Dinner & Service

Friday, December 23rd • 5:30 pm


Q Crew Potluck Latke Party

Saturday, December 24th • 5:00 pm


Sunday Schmooze for ALL AGES—with Movies, Games, Chinese Food, Latkes, and More!

Sunday, December 25th • 4:00 pm



More details to come!

Donate to Chanukah for All and ensure that all of our children and our seniors enjoy the holiday!
LEARN MORE AND DONATE NOW!
Our Coats4Kids and Adults2 coat drive is going on now through December 18th!
Social Action at 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.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE ZOOM LINK
Tot Shabbat—for young children and their families

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.

Join us for Shabbatinis and our Erev Shabbat Service with Siddur Lev Shalem on Friday, December 9th beginning at 6:00 pm
Join Kol Ami Outdoors for a Ski Day on Sunday, December 11th!

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.

RSVP TO JOIN US FOR A SKI DAY
Enroll now for Introduction to Jewish Life
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Sunday Study Session on Zoom

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.

JOIN VIA ZOOM

Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8509 8873 / Passcode: 520589

HELP KOL AMI SUPPORT REFUGEES ARRIVING IN UTAH

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.

DONATE NOW TO SUPPORT REFUGEES ARRIVING IN UTAH
Rafi Schwartz Religious School

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

Register returning studentsRegister 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

Volunteer & Donate for the Freida Sweitzer Mobile Food Pantry

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.

LEARN MORE, VOLUNTEER, AND DONATE
Join Kol Ami next summer in Israel!
VIEW THE ITINERARY
REGISTER FOR THE TRIP
A legacy is forever—create yours today!
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We're hiring and enrolling for the Playful Learning Preschool at Kol Ami!

COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES

Join the J Street conference December 3rd – 6th

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

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
DB Winkler Writes

Debra Birdwell Winkler Book Launch

Sunday, December 4th, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Congregation Ko lAmi


A coincidental meeting of two strangers, Daan and Phoebe, aboard a flight to Amsterdam sets into motion a dangerous plan of intrigue, revenge, and murder by master criminal Ziebach. Daan and Phoebe don't realize that Ziebach is finalizing an ancestor's curse, they are just trying to evade being killed.


Debra Birdwell Winkler is a published author who is passionate about sharing her stories. She enjoys guiding readers through wonderful adventures incorporating pieces of music and historical events. Debra weaves her personal interests and experiences into her writing. She was born and raised in the American South, has traveled throughout the world, lived in different countries, and has settled in the Western USA. Learn more and stay connected at dbwinklerwrites.com and on social at @dbwinklerwrites.

SEE THE FLYER
Free Lecture Series with Faye Lincoln

Upcoming Dates: January 17th and January 31st

LEARN MORE

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

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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.

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