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$5 per person for a Kosher hot dog dinner. Bring your fire pits! | |
Immediately following religious school | |
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SHABBAT SHALOM!
May 20th – 21st • 20th Iyyar
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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.
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Learn more about our Sunday, Monday, and Thursday Minyanim.
See this week's Yahrzeits and make a donation in their memory.
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ABOUT OUR B'NAI MITZVAH,
RAYNE WEINSTEIN
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Born and raised in Salt Lake, Rayne has been a member of the Kol Ami community for their entire life. From being dunked in the Mikva as an infant, through Training Wheels on Sundays, to now becoming a B’nai Mitzvah... what a great journey!
Rayne would describe themself as an introvert. Which is generally true—they truly love losing themself in a new book series, and they generally prefer staying-in to going-out. But Rayne also loves to explore the world with friends and to engage with Social Justice movements. Rayne is particularly passionate about LGBTQ rights, and has made volunteering for LGBTQ causes the focus of their Mitzvah Project.
Rayne enjoys a wide range of scholastic and extra-curricular activities, including ice hockey (goalie on a traveling team), reading (fantasy), writing (books and poems), art (water color, drawing, metal arts), math (Math Counts team), and computer programming.
But perhaps Rayne’s greatest strengths are that they’re a deeply caring friend and a loving family member. We’re so proud of the extraordinary young adult that you’re becoming, Rayne! We love you!
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Please join us for a family-friendly Reform Erev Shabbat service in honor of the teachers of the Rafi Schwartz Religious School. Following the service we invite you to join us for a special Shabbat dinner ($5 per person, ages 3+). Please RSVP! | |
Join us to celebrate the end of the school year! There will be face painting, balloon animals, crafts, games, a bounce house, and more! We will be serving Kosher hot dogs and hamburgers (vegetarian options available). Everyone is welcome! | |
Mazel Tov to Tracy Plotkin, Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 School Year, 5782! We are delighted to present Tracy Plotkin as the Teacher of the year in the Rafi Schwartz Religious School. Tracy’s dedication to the school has shined beyond just her teaching. Tracy’s love for teaching and the students has been very visible throughout this year. She has been very communicative each week through her weekly emails that she sends out, had engaging activities over Zoom, and has been a team player. | |
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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. Our mask requirement has been lifted. We recommend mask wearing for those who are immunocompromised or who feel more comfortable wearing a mask.
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Tomato, eggplant, pepper plant are on sale though this Sunday, May 22nd! Order online in advance or in-person during the RSRS End of Year Party. | |
MISSING SOMETHING?
CHECK THE LOST & FOUND
| Anything not picked up from the Lost & Found at the office by this Sunday, May 22nd will be added to the donated to Jewish Family Service. | |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
BAT MITZVAH OF EDEN GARLAND
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Saturday, May 28th
9:30 am
Reform Service
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Join Congregation Kol Ami next summer, July 23, 2023 to August 3, 2023, for an intergenerational, family trip to Israel! We will travel throughout Israel with Amiel Tours seeing the top sites, off-the-beaten-path locations, and doing some volunteer work. Whether you have been to Israel or have not, this will be the trip of a lifetime. | |
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ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING:
TRANSFORMATION OF JUDAISM
2ND TEMPLE & RABBINIC PERIOD
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We will study the following objectives: historical, political, and social context of the times and how they shaped Judaism, values that emerged out of each period and the significant patterns of development, and underlying power structures impacting Israel during these periods. | | |
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SUNDAY, MAY 22ND
Regular Classes, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Training Wheels, 10:00 am –10:30 am
Assembly, 10:30 am
RSRS End of Year Party & BBQ, 11:00 am
Click here to RSVP!
RS students: Free, Everyone else: $5
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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 | |
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THE PLAYFUL LEARNING
PRESCHOOL IS GROWING!
We are in need of new and slightly used preschool age toys and books.
To donate these items, please bring them to the office. Thank you!
Join our growing preschool—we're hiring!
Contact Kim Saul, Preschool Director, for more information.
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We are delighted to have
Sharon Brown-Levy as Kol Ami’s Cantor.
— The Saunders Family
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Congratulations and welcome Cantor Sharon!
— Geri & Gordon Siegel
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Welcome, Cantor!
Looking forward to many years
of wonderful music!
— Ann and Paul Bernstein
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Cantor and Family! Welcome to your new home!
Your grace and talents are a blessing
to our community… L’chaim!
— Teresa and David Bruce
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Congratulations and welcome
to our wonderful Cantor, from John and Bria Mertens and the Pia Hoyt Law Firm.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES | |
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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Help support Congregation Kol Ami by making purchases through AmazonSmile.The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Every donation helps Kol Ami to achieve it's mission. Thank you for your support!
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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. | | | | | |
