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Congregation Kol Ami

The office will be closed next Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving

E-NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


Power & Politics in the Hebrew Bible

with Rabbi David Kasher

Wednesday, December 3rd • 6:00pm Dinner • 7:00pm Lecture

In partnership with Valley Beit Midrash


What is Prayer?

Saturday, December 6th • 9:00am


Rabbi & Rashi

Saturday, December 6th • ~12:45pm


Song Circle with Cantor Davis

Saturday, December 6th • 7:00pm


Sunday Schmooze with Matthew Weinstein

Sunday, December 7th • 9:30am Light Breakfast • 10:00am Lecture


Latke Making Class

Monday, December 8th • 6:00pm


Rosh Chodesh Women's Group

Tuesday, December 9th • 6:30pm


Jewish Canada Trip

June 2–7, 2026


Sunday Study Session–Antisemitism Rising: Ottoman Empire to the Birth of Israel

Sundays • 4:30pm • via Zoom

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VBM Event — Power & Politics of the Jewish Bible with Rabbi David Kasher on Wednesday December 3rd beginning with a complimentary dinner at 6pm

Join us beforehand for a complimentary light dinner at 6:00pm, followed by the lecture at 7:00pm.

While there is no cost for our dinner, donations are greatly appreciated.

Contact programming@conkolami.org for Kol Ami members’ promo code.

Thanks to everyone who has supported our Annual Appeal! To date, we have raised over $200k with a goal of $260k. If every member contributes, we'll not only meet our goal but exceed it. Please give what you can to help support members who struggle financially and to continue to provide a Jewish home for all of our members.


Please make your donation today!

Join the Etz Chaim Society!

For possibly the first time ever, a member of our Utah Jewish community traveled to Jerusalem and served as a delegate at the Congress. Matthew Weinstein will report on the proceedings, including the headline-grabbing controversy involving Yair Netanyahu that caused delegates to nearly come to blows, and all the final outcomes of the Congress and how they will impact Israel and world Jewry over the next five years until the next Congress.

Kol Ami Members: Free • Guests: $10 per person

Help us make Chanukah successful this year! Volunteer opportunities are available for our various events. Contact Galit Livne at programming@conkolami.org to get involved. We can't do it without you!

Kol Ami Members: FREE • Guests: $5 per person

Rosh Chodesh Women's Group My Favorite Things Chanukah Gift DExhcnage on Tuesday December 9th at 630pm

This group is open only to women* ages 21+, who are members of Kol Ami 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

We need 18 more people to sign up in order for this trip to go

FOOD DRIVE BENEFITTING JFS


Due to ongoing food insecurity in our community, we are collecting non-perishable items benefitting Jewish Family Service's Food Pantry. A bin is located in the West Foyer.

Item specifically requested include: canned goods, cereal, oatmeal, granola, protein sources (peanut butter, canned tuna/chicken, beans, nuts), pasta, rice, shelf-stable dairy, baby items (formula, baby food, diapers, wipes), cleaning supplies, essentials and condiments (flour, salt, sugar, cooking oil, mayonnaise)


Yad B'Yad — New Member Buddy Program

If you’d like to participate, please contact Lexi Atkinson at adminassistant@conkolami.org.

We stand with the people of 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

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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