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PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE BAR MITZVAH OF RIDER D'AMICO | |
While there is no cost for this event, donations are greatly appreciated. | |
Join us as we welcome Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer to discuss their book, "IT TAKES TWO TO TORAH," and talk their way through the Five Books of Moses with candor, humor, emotion, personal revelation, and scholarship. For the first time, in a single volume, readers can take a tour of the entire Torah through the medium of one challenging, instructive, irreverent, animated conversation. | |
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Registration for dinner closes on Tuesday, January 14th
Kol Ami Members: $10 per person / Guests: $15 per person
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This group is open to all women* ages 21+, who are members of the synagogue or are currently enrolled in our Introduction to Jewish Life Course. While there is no cost for this event, donations are greatly appreciated.
*Kol Ami is an inclusive community
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If you’re interested, in joining the Purim Committee or helping to bake hamantaschen, please contact Galit Livne, Program & Engagement Coordinator. | |
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Sunday Schmooze
Set Up: January 12th, 8:45am–9:30am
Song Circle
Set Up: January 25th, 6:00pm–6:30pm
Clean Up: January 25th, 8:00pm–8:30pm
Tu B'Shevat Seder
Shopping: February 10th, flexible hours
Prep/Set Up: February 12th, 5:00pm–6:30pm
Clean Up: February 12th, 8:00pm–9:00pm
Front Desk Volunteers
Help greet and welcome visitors and guests to our synagogue. Hours are flexible! Any help is greatly appreciated. For more info contact Lisa Kaufman, Office & Membership Director
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Kol Ami Member Pricing: FREE + $60 for books
Non-Member SINGLE Pricing: $360 + $60 for books
Non-Member COUPLE Pricing: $500 + $120 for books
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Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8509 8873 / Passcode: 520589 | |
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GREAT SALT LAKE FILM SCREENING
Wednesday, January 15th • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cathedral of the Madeleine
331 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City
Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Utah legislative session, Great Salt Lake Interfaith Action Coalition (GSLIAC), Grow The Flow, and Youth Coalition For Great Salt Lake (YCGSL) are sponsoring a FREE showing of two locally produced films emphasizing the importance of restoration of Great Salt Lake: The Last Resort (Director: Michael Fleischner) and Listen to Their Voices (Director: Gabe Brown, Youth Coalition for GSL).
GSLIAC is a non-political coalition of Utah faith communities including Congregation Kol Ami dedicated to the mission of saving Great Salt Lake (GSL).
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Please contact Bonnie Rokeach to sign up to volunteer on Wednesdays from 1:45pm–3:00pm: January 15th, February 12th, March 12th, April 16th, May 14th | |
The Rafi Schwartz Religious School's mission is to create students who are active participants in the intellectual, religious, and cultural traditions of Judaism. Want to learn more? 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
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Out of an abundance of caution please do not allow unknown individuals into our building.
If someone outside is asking to enter, but you do not know them personally, ask one of our staff to talk with them, and do not let them enter. Please also share this message with your children.
Let’s work together to help keep our community safe!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES | |
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Sunday, January 26th • 3:00pm Private Meet & Greet • 4:00pm Film
From Executive Producer Debra Messing and Director Wendy Sachs, OCTOBER H8TE is a documentary about the explosion of anti-Semitism on college campuses, on social media and in the streets of America in the aftermath of October 7th.
Bus information to and from SLC can be found here.
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Salt Lake City Walk for the Hostages
Sundays • 9:00am • Meet at Eastwood Elementary School
Please wear your red shirts and walk with us to bring awareness to the hostages still in Gaza. There is no political talk on our walk. Contact Susan Horn with any questions.
Park City Weekly Walk for the Hostages
Sundays • 9:00am – 10:00am • Meet at Hugo Coffee Park City
Wear your red shirts and join the walk as we pray for the hostages. There is no political talk on our walk. Contact June Feigelman with any questions.
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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, and all of our donors for their support. | | | | |
