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Congregation Kol Ami

E-NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


Interfaith Service Activity in Esther's Garden

TONIGHT! Wednesday, May 7th • 6:15pm


Tot Shabbat Service

Friday, May 9th • 5:00pm


Shabbat Dinner & The Aging Brain with Anne Asman

Friday, May 9th • 5:30pm


Ripley Einhorn's B'nai Mitzvah Service

Saturday, May 10th • 9:30am


Rosh Chodesh Women's Group: TopGolf

Tuesday, May 13th • 6:30pm


Lag B'Omer Shabbat Potluck & Service

Friday, May 16th • 5:30pm


RSRS End-of-Year Celebration!

Sunday, May 18th • 9:30am


Sunday Study Session: Evolution of Judaism in the Diaspora

Sundays • 4:30pm • Zoom

JOIN US TONIGHT!

Interfaith Service Activity on Wednesday, May 7th from 6:15pm–8:30pm

In collaboration with KAJY, Peer Mentors, BBYO, and Temple Har Shalom, we invite you to join families and youth from the local LDS Ward who have generously offered to help us prepare the garden for this season. Bring your gloves and a spirit of service!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE B'NAI MITZVAH OF RIPLEY EINHORN

Ripley Einhorn

Saturday, May 10th

9:30am

Learn more about Ripley here

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The Aging Brain with Anne Asman on Friday, May 9th beginning at 5:30pm

Our dinner, cooked by Dov De Lay, will feature feta matzo pie, salad, dessert, and dino nuggets for the kids.

Kol Ami Members: $10 per adult, $5 per child ages 3-12

Guests: $15 per adult, $10 per child ages 3-12

Tot Shabbat on Friday, May 9th from 5:00pm–5:30pm

Following our service you're invited to stay for our family-friendly Dinner at the Shul! Please RSVP by noon on May 8th.

Kol Ami Members: $10 per adult, $5 per child ages 3-12

Guests: $15 per adult, $10 per child ages 3-12

Rosh Chodesh Women's Group End of Year Bash at TopGolf on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30pm

The cost is $18 per person, plus a one-time $5 lifetime membership fee if you're new to TopGolf. Food and drinks will be pay-your-own.

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

Lag B'Omer Shabbat Potluck & Service on Friday, May 16th beginning at 5:30pm on the Kol Ami Patio

Please bring a Kosher-style dairy or vegetarian dish to share (no meat or chicken, please).

​​​​​​​While there is no cost for this event, donations are greatly appreciated.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE BAR MITZVAH OF ISAAC DURAN-ROJAS

Saturday, May 17th

9:30am

Learn more about Isaac here

Kol Ami's Annual Tomato Plant Sale! Ann Bernstein and Rochelle Kaplan have generously offered to keep the Kol Ami tradition of a spring tomato, eggplant, hot and sweet pepper, and basil plant sale going. Order online for pick up in May!  All proceeds support the Rafi Schwartz Religious School. $5 each of $20 for a pack of five.

All proceeds support the Rafi Schwartz Religious School

WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Aging Brain with Anne Asman

Clean-up: May 9th, 6:30pm–7:00pm


Lag B'Omer

Set-up: May 16th, 4:30pm–5:30pm

Clean-up: May 16th, 7:30pm–8:00pm


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.

Order Challah, Bialys, & Babka for Shabbat!
Sunday Study Session"Evolution of Judaism in the Diaspora" on Zoom, Sundays at 4:30pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8509 8873 / Passcode: 520589

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

BBYO Salt Lake City is back and better than ever! Jewish teens in grades 8–12 are invited to join us as we kick off our activity for the summer with an event you don’t want to miss—for teens, by teens.

For more information, feel free to reach out:

Maya Skurnik (advisor) at mskurnik@shalomutah.org or 801-633-4585

Salt Lake City Walk for the Hostages

Sunday • 9:15am • Meet at Eastwood Elementary School

Please try to arrive 10 minutes early and wear your red shirts! Walk with us to bring awareness to the hostages still in Gaza. There is no political talk on our walk. Time subject to change, so please contact Susan Horn at 801-231-9207 to confirm and to get added to the private group.



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.

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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