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SHABBAT SHALOM!
May 13th – 14th • 13th Iyyar
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FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
EARLY TIME! 6:00 pm ... A Musical Shabbat,
"La Vida Loca" Service & Dinner
Click here to join via livestream • Click here to RSVP for Shabbat dinner
8:17 pm ... Candle Lighting
for at home observance in Salt Lake City
SATURDAY, MAY 14TH
9:30 am ... Traditional Shabbat Morning & Consecration Service
Click here to join via livestream • Following the service, please join us in the Social Hall for a special Kiddush in honor of the Consecration of Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy.
9:18 pm ... Havdalah
for at home observance in Salt Lake City
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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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The panel, moderated by Rabbi Samuel L. Spector, will feature Greg Saunders, Board of Directors Treasurer who will share personal experiences; Ross VanVranken, CEO, Huntsman Mental Health Institute presenting psychiatric resources and support; and Alle Salazar, LCSW, Jewish Family Services for community resources and support. | |
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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! | |
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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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MISSING SOMETHING?
CHECK THE LOST & FOUND
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Anything not picked up from the Lost & Found at the office by Sunday, May 22nd will be added to the donated to Jewish Family Service. | |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
B'NAI MITZVAH OF RAYNE WEINSTEIN
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Saturday, May 21st • 9:30 am
Reform Service
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"As my parents planted for me before I was born, so do I plant for those who will come after me." —Talmud
WHAT IS LIFE & LEGACY?
As a community, we all hope that those places that create Jewish life and meaning in our lives will remain vibrant and strong into the future. Life & Legacy, an initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, helps individuals and families create legacy gifts, providing a permanent source of support for the Jewish causes we care about. It is founded on the principle that all of us, regardless of age, wealth or affiliation, can make an enduring impact.
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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 15th
Regular Classes, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Early out for concert
Cantor's Consecration Concert featuring 3 Cantors, Kol Ami choir and our wonderful Religious School children, 11:30 am
RSVP for the FREE concert
Wednesday, May 18th
Regular Classes, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Early out for Lag B'Omer celebration
Lag B'Omer Bonfire & Dinner, 6:00 pm
RSVP for dinner
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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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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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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. | | | | | |
