Please note that the office will be closing at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 25th in preparation for Shavuot.

It will also be closed on Friday, May 26th in observance of Shavuot and Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.

SHABBAT SHALOM! CHAG SAMEACH!

May 25th – 27th • 5th – 7th Sivan

Shavuot • Confirmation • Yizkor

THURSDAY, MAY 25TH

7:15 pm ... Light Dinner, Panel Discussion,

Service, and Tikkun Leil Shavuot

in-person only • Click here to RSVP

8:29 pm ... Candle Lighting

for at home observance in Salt Lake City

FRIDAY, MAY 26TH

9:30 am ... Shavuot Day 1 Service

Join via livestream

5:30 pm ... Dinner, Erev Shabbat Service,

and International Farhud Day with Edwin Black

with Mishkan T'filah • Click here to RSVP • Join via livestream

8:29 pm ... Candle Lighting

for at home observance in Salt Lake City

SATURDAY, MAY 27TH

9:30 am ... Shavuot Day 2, Shabbat Morning, 10th Grade Confirmation, and Yizkor Service

with Mishkan T'filah • Join via livestream

Following the service, join us for a Kiddush in honor of our confirmands, sponsored by the congregation

9:30 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 Shabbat • Transliterated Lev Shalem

Siddur Sha'ar Zahav • Torah Readings

Don't forget to RSVP for Erev Shavuot and our Edwin Black event

Seniors, ages 65+, are invited to join Rabbi Spector for a complimentary lunch and a learning session about Shavuot. While there is no cost for lunch, donations are greatly appreciated. 

Please join us for a complimentary dinner at 5:30 pm before the service and discussion with Edwin Black.

Friday, June 2nd

5:30 pm – 6:00 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.

TREE PLANTING WITH TREEUTAH

AT SHAARE TZEDEK CEMETERY

Wednesday, May 31st • 5:30 pm

Shaare Tzedek Cemetery

921 East 11th Avenue, SLC

Volunteers of all ages are needed to help plant 6-8 large trees along the north and east borders of the cemetery. When you arrive, look for the green TreeUtah tent and check in. We will start with a pizza dinner along with a planting demonstration and safety talk, and get planting!

TreeUtah will bring all the tools, trees, soil amendments, safety equipment, food, and trained staff to guide you. 

Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty including long pants and closed-toe shoes—don't forget your own refillable water bottle.

Please sign this waiver so we know to expect you!

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.

Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8509 8873 / Passcode: 520589

The Rafi Schwartz Religious School's mission is to create students who are active participants in the intellectual, religious, and cultural traditions of Judaism.

Register returning students • Register 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

UJF: Hygiene Product Drive: Perform a Marvelous Mitzvah!

May 15th – 26th • Drop off at Kol Ami

Products needed: soap and body wash, shampoo, deodorant,

toothpaste, tooth brushes, diapers, baby wipes 

UJF: Women's Lunch & Learn—

Habits for Healthy Aging with Sherri Fogelman

Thursday, June 1st • 1:00 pm

Kamas, Utah (address given after RSVP)

NCJW: Kitty Kaplan Building Bridges Series "Interfaith and Legal

Perspectives on Reproductive Health Access in Utah"

Tuesday, June 6th • 7:00 pm • FREE

The City Library, Nancy Tessman Auditorium, 210 East 400 South

Jewish Family Service Survey

Jewish Family Service is currently collecting feedback for a Strategic Planning process that is being facilitated and led by a local SLC organization. The survey will take about 20 minutes or less to complete, and will be anonymous. 

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

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.