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Due to the Omicron variant and the winter weather/holidays, we are seeing a dramatic spike in cases in Utah and across the country. The safety and security of our members, staff, and guests is our prime concern. Based on the recommendations of our COVID Task Force and the support of the Board of Trustees, effective immediately we are implementing the following protocols:

Religious school will be virtual for the remainder of the January and February. We will reassess for March towards the end of February.

Friday night Erev Shabbat services will be held via Zoom. Saturday morning Shabbat services will remain a hybrid of in-person and virtual. Torah and Haftarah chanters must remain masked.

In order to attend services we are requiring booster shots for anyone who had their second Moderna or Pfizer, or the Johnson & Johnson, 6+ months ago. Even if you have previously submitted proof of vaccination, you will need to submit proof of your vaccination AND booster to attend services.

We will not be serving food at synagogue events.

Masks are to be worn at all times when in the building. Cloth masks alone are not effective. We suggest N95/KN95 masks, or at the very least, surgical masks, which are available in the lobby.

Children, ages 5+, are required to have their first vaccine dose by January 31st and their second dose by February 28th to be able to attend synagogue events or return to school in-person.

If you have any questions please contact the Kol Ami office or Tamara Kipper, Religious School Director.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

SHABBAT SHALOM!

5:06 pm ... Candle Lighting

6:30 pm ... Shabbat Shirah Service Only via ZOOM

9:00 am ... Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

6:07 pm ... Havdalah

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

Lev Shalem for Kabbalat Shabbat • Torah Readings

The Vision Kol Ami Committee is busy planning for Kol Ami’s future and we would like your input. We will be hosting focus groups in January and February to learn from you about the direction you envision for Kol Ami in the coming years and the kinds of experiences you see as fundamental to strengthening our growing community.

The next session, on January 23rd, will focus on the experiences and needs of families with young children and children in the Rafi Schwartz Religious School. The last two sessions on January 30th and February 6th will focus on adult experiences within the Kol Ami community. Please RSVP to join the conversation(s) that interest you.

Each focus group session will be held at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom and will last approximately 90 minutes. For further information please email the committee at vision@conkolami.org.

Do you have experience in marketing or fundraising? Would you like to gain more marketing experience and help Congregation Kol Ami at the same time? We are looking for a volunteer to help us with marketing our Fundraising Programs. We are in the process of gathering and assembling data to prepare professional marketing materials and a brochure in the first quarter of 2022. We’re looking for someone with a strong marketing background and time to devote to the project. If you’re interested or have questions contact Greg Saunders.

COVID-19 boosters are available to all adults and vaccines are now available for children 5 to 11 years old. There is NO COST for the vaccine or booster.

ENROLL RETURNING STUDENTS • ENROLL NEW STUDENTS

WE'RE HIRING: RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ASSISTANT

This position will be about 10 hours per week during religious school hours on Sundays and Wednesdays. Some of the duties will include helping out in the RSRS office, answering phones, getting supplies, books, and materials ready for the school year, getting snacks, and taking attendance. Contact Tamara Kipper, to apply or learn more.

Questions? Contact Tamara Kipper, Interim Religious School Director.

Kol Ami members are volunteering to help welcome and support the Afghan evacuees who are beginning to arrive in Utah.

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