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Congregation Kol Ami

SHABBAT SHALOM!

November 4th – 5th • 11th Cheshvan

Parsha Lech Lecha

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH

5:30 pm ... Tot Shabbat

in-person only


6:02 pm ... Candle Lighting

for at home observance in Salt Lake City


6:30 pm ... Reform Erev Shabbat Service

Click here to join via livestream




SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

9:30 am ... Conservative Shabbat Morning Service

Click here to join via livestream


7:01 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

Donate to our 5783 High Holiday 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.


 Please help us to achieve 100% percent participation from our members and friends.


“Whoever practices charity and justice fills the world with loving kindness.” 

—Talmud: Sukkah


Todah Rabbah and L’Shana Tovah U’metukah vGmar Chatimah Tovah! Thank you for your support. May you be inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet year!

PLEASE DONATE TO OUR HIGH HOLIDAY APPEAL!
Tot Shabbat is next Friday!

This Friday, November 4th

5:30 pm


Join Rabbi Sam Spector and Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy 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 a musical, Conservative Shabbat service on Friday, Nov 11th beginning at 6:00 pm
Join us for Mitzvah Day on November 13th from 9am - 12pm
RSVP TO PARTICIPATE ON MITZVAH DAY

MITZVAH DAY BLOOD DRIVE

To help maintain a consistent blood supply we need at least 32 donors to make this Mitzvah Day Blood Drive a success. Please ask family and friends to donate! You must sign up in advance.

SIGN UP TO BE A BLOOD DONOR
Join us on Nov 18th for Shir Shabbat followed by Dinner At The Shul! Please RSVP for dinner in advance ($10 per adult / $5 per child)
RSVP AND PAY IN ADVANCE FOR DINNER
Introduction to Jewish Life begins Thursday, November 3rd!
LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP
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: 895 8604 8647 / Passcode: 498357

Next Rabbi's Responsa on Saturday, November 26th 20 minutes following our Shabbat morning service
“Daughters of Miriam” —an award-winning one act play written and performed by Molly Levine, a Salt Lake City native, followed by a talk-back with the actors and a post-performance reception.

Sunday, November 6th • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

I.J. and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center

2 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City


 National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Utah Section is thrilled to present a staged reading of “Daughters of Miriam” —an award-winning one act play written and performed by Molly Levine, a Salt Lake City native, followed by a talk-back with the actors and a post-performance reception. Tickets for the show are $18 per person.

LEARN MORE AND BUY TICKETS
Free Lecture Series with Faye Lincoln

Wednesday, November 9th • 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

IJ & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center, Social Hall 

More Upcoming Sessions: January 17th and January 31st

LEARN MORE
Join Rabbi Sam Spector on Nov 12 for the Holladay Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

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

Registration is still open now for the 2022/2023 school year!

Register returning studentsRegister new students

Questions? Contact Tamara Kipper, 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

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

United Today Stronger Tomorrow 2-Minute Survey

Help Utah decide how to spend its expected $3.4 billion in federal infrastructure funding in ways that promote social equity and environmental sustainability



UJF: Men's Night Out Presents

"Nutrition: Eating your way to Health and Longevity"

Wednesday, November 9th • 6:00 pm • Park City, UT (address given after RSVP)



UJF: Women's Lunch and Learn Presents

"Understanding Utah Politics and How to Get Involved"

Wednesday, November 16th • 12:00 pm • Park City, UT (address given after RSVP)



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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