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Congregation Kol Ami

The office will be closed on Monday, June 16th for Juneteenth

E-NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


Special Congregational Meeting

Wednesday, June 11th • 7:00pm

 

Tzofim Friendship Caravan—Celebrate the Best From Israel

Thursday, June 12th • 6:30pm


Shira Levenstein's Bat Mitzvah Service

Saturday, June 14th • 9:30am


Antisemitism Rising: Ottoman Empire to the Birth of Israel with Faye Lincoln

Sundays • 4:30pm • Zoom


The Story of Klezmer

Sunday, June 22nd • 5:00pm Light Dinner • 5:30pm Program


RAFI Event "Zion to Zion: Bridging Salt Lake and Israel"

Wednesday, June 25th • 6:00pm • Gracie's


Summer Shabbaton

August 15th–17th • Wasatch Mountain State Park

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2025/2026 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MAILED

Membership Renewal statements for next year have been mailed out! To receive your High Holiday tickets, please complete and return the Member Payment Agreement along with a minimum 25% payment.

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

7:00pm • Congregation Kol Ami 

The sole item of business will be to present Rabbi's Spector's new contract. If there are no objections, the contract will be deemed accepted. If there is an objection to the contract, it will be put to an electronic vote of the membership.


No proxies will be solicited or accepted, and no vote will be taken at the meeting.


A copy of the contract, with salary amount redacted, will be available on our website. The salary is the approximate median salary for Rabbis in congregations of our size in the Conservative and Reform movements. Anyone wishing to view the entire contract should reach out to the office to make an appointment.


The meeting is open to members in good standing. 

For more than 50 years, the Tzofim Friendship Caravan has shared—through music and dance—a message of hope and peace from Israel in North America. Since its start in 1973, the Caravan has toured the United States each summer bringing smiles and joy to so many. We're excited to have them back in Utah this summer.

JOIN US FOR THE BAT MITZVAH SERVICE OF SHIRA LEVENSTEIN

Saturday, June 14th

9:30am

Learn more about Shira here

Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8509 8873 / Passcode: 520589

Enjoy a light dinner, then sit back for a lively performance by The Moody Jews of Boise, blending klezmer, Jewish-American jazz, Sephardic, and Israeli music.

Kol Ami Members: $10 per adult, $5 per child aged 3–12, OR $25 per family of four

Guests: $15 per adult, $8 per child

Sign up today for our 2025 Summer Shabbaton at Wastach Mountain State Park, August 15th–17th

Pack your bags (and your tents)! You're in for a weekend of camping, services, community, fun for all ages, and of course, lots of s'mores!

This event is only open to Kol Ami Members.

Sign up early–our capacity is limited and this event will sell out!

Early-Bird Price: $60 per adult, ages 12+ / $40 per child, ages 3-11

After July 13th: $70 per adult, ages 12+ / $50 per child, ages 3-11

A MESSAGE FROM PETER LITVACK

Enjoy free drinks, delicious food, and great company while engaging in thoughtful conversations about Israel. Ages 21-40 only.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Story of Klezmer

Set-up: June 22nd, 4:00pm–5:00pm

Clean-up: June 22nd, 6:30pm–7:00pm


We Are In Need Of A Riding Lawn Mower

If you or someone you know has one to donate, please contact Danny Burman, Executive Director.


Help Give Rides to Synagogue

We are looking for volunteers to help our members have a ride to services and programs. For more info contact Lisa Kaufman, Office & Membership Director.


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.

Congregation Kol Ami Stands with Israel

We pray for all victims and their families during this time of war.

Learn more on how to help with the relief efforts, actions to take, and more resources. #BringThemHome

Rafi Schwartz Religious School

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

SECURITY


Notify staff or security if you see something unusual.


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!

A legacy is forever—create yours today!

COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES

Park City Weekly Walk for the Hostages

Sundays • 3:00pm • 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.



Salt Lake City Weekly Walk for the Hostages

Days/Times TBA

Wear your red shirts and join the walk as we pray for the hostages. There is no political talk on our walk. Please contact Susan Horn at 801-231-9207 to get added to the private group.

We Remember with Brian Murphy: Exploring Historical and Contemporary Relations Between Christian and Jewish Communities

Wednesday, June 11th • 6:00pm • St. Mary's Catholic Church • Park City

Learn more and register here



Jewish Family Service



United Jewish Federation of Utah



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, and all of our donors for their support.

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