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Congregation Kol Ami

E-NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


High Holidays 5785

Folio of Memory submissions are due by October 7th


Build the Kol Ami Sukkah

Sunday, October 6th • 9:00am


October 7th Commemoration

Monday, October 7th • 5:30pm • Utah State Capitol (South Steps)


New Member & Member Appreciation Shabbat

Service & Dinner in the Sukkah

Friday, October 18th • beginning at 6:30pm

SHABBAT INFORMATION

October 4th–5th • 3rd Tishrei

Shabbat Shuva • Parsha Ha'Azinu

Friday, October 4th

6:30pm ... Erev Shabbat Service

With Mishkan T'filah • Pepper Beit Midrash • Join via livestream


6:45pm ... Candle Lighting

For at-home observance in Salt Lake City

Saturday, October 5th

9:30am ... Shabbat Morning Service

With Siddur Lev Shalem in the Main Sanctuary • Join via livestream

Torah: Ha'Azinu, Deuteronomy, 32:1 to 32:52

Haftarah: Hosea, 14:2 to 14:10; Joel, 2:15 to 2:27


7:43pm ... Havdalah

For at-home observance in Salt Lake City

VIEW THE SHABBAT LIVESTREAM

See this week's Yahrzeits and make a donation in their memory.

High Holidays • 2024 / 5785

L'SHANAH TOVAH!

May this year be one of health and joy for you and your family!

Service Schedule
Donate to our Appeal
Folio of Memory

Babysitting will be available on Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur morning. You must register in advance to reserve your child's place.

Please donate to our 5785 High Holiday Appeal!

We enter the New Year 5785 proud of the progress we’ve made and excited to support our membership with more opportunities to engage in a safe, Jewish, and inclusive community.


Congregation Kol Ami is fortunate to be a diverse, blended Jewish family. Under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi Spector, we offer deeper Jewish learning, programs for all our members, social action/social justice engagement opportunities, and broader community service involvement. We are excited to welcome our new Cantor, Adam Davis, who will lead us in prayer and music.


To support our membership, we have built a skilled and dedicated staff, and we are reinforcing our physical and technological infrastructure to safeguard our community now and for future generations. With the increase in antisemitism, our number one priority is to keep our community safe.


To continue achieving our goals, we are appealing to you to prioritize your donations to our High Holiday Appeal. Our commitment is to never turn anyone away due to financial insecurity. Please support our community, our staff, and the sacred work we are doing to embody our Jewish values.Your donations help us provide a safe and secure Jewish home where we celebrate joyous occasions and support one another in times of need.


We are grateful for your membership and generosity, and we hope you are inspired by all that we are accomplishing together. 


At Kol Ami, every person and every donation counts!


"You shall accept gifts for Me from everyone whose heart is so moved."

—Exodus/Shemot Chap. 25

DONATE TO OUR 5785 APPEAL
Help build our Sukkah on Sunday, October 6th beginning at 9:00am
SIGN UP HERE!
October 7th Commemoration at 5:30pm at Utah State Capitol — South Steps

If you are unable to join in person, register to join by Zoom.

New Member & Member Appreciation Shabbat Service & Dinner on Friday, October 18th beginning at 6:30pm
RSVP TO JOIN US!

Registration closes Wednesday, October 16th.

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

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

Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah on Friday, October 18th from 5:00pm–5:30pm
Songs in the Sukkah on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30pm

Grab a guitar and warm up your voice! Join Cantor Davis for an informal gathering of guitar players, folk singers, and like-minded souls. Following Havdalah, we'll cover popular tunes from the '60s through the '90s under the star-lit ceiling. All are welcome! Lyrics, chord sheets, warm beverages, and Sukkah provided. Bring your voice, your ax, your blanket, and whatever you need to join in. Let there be songs to fill the air!

RSVP FOR SONGS IN THE SUKKAH
Young Adults Sake & Sushi in the Sukkah on Sunday, October 20th at 6:00pm, ages 21–40 only
LEARN MORE & RSVP
Sukkot Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, October 22nd at 12:15pm
RSVP FOR LUNCH IN THE SUKKAH

Kol Ami Members: $10 per person • Guests: $15 per person

Rosh Chodesh Women's Group: Dinner in the Sukkah on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:30pm
RSVP TO JOIN US

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. 

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

WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

VOLUNTEER/DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

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.


Break the Fast at Kol Ami

Food Prep: October 11th, 10:00am–12:00pm

Set Up: October 12th, 6:30pm–7:30pm

Clean Up: October 12th, 8:30pm–9:00pm


Prep for New Member & Member Appreciation Shabbat

October 18th, 5:30pm–6:30pm


Cook for our Sukkot Lunch & Learn

October 21st, flexible times between 9:00am–5:00pm

SIGN UP HERE!

DIRECTORY UPDATE

If you have any updates or changes to our directory please email the office at adminassistant@conkolami.org by Tuesday, October 15th.

JEWISH CALENDARS

FOR 5785 HAVE ARRIVED!

Please stop by the office to pick up your FREE Jewish calendar included with your membership!

Take part in the Freida Sweitzer Mobile Food Pantry
SEE THE VOLUNTEERING DETAILS & DONATE

Please contact Bonnie Rokeach to sign up to volunteer on Wednesdays from 1:45pm–3:00pm: October 9th, November 13th, December 11th, January 15th, February 12th, March 12th, April 16th, May 14th

Jewish Heritage Tour with Rabbi Spector • May 18–28, 2025
LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR THE TRIP!
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

Connect directly with local Israeli farmers who create the best Israeli olive oil
LEARN MORE & ADOPT AN OLIVE TREE

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!

Sunday Study Session"Evolution of Judaism in the Diaspora" on Zoom, Sundays at 4:30pm
JOIN VIA ZOOM ON SUNDAYS AT 4:30 PM

Zoom Meeting ID: 827 8509 8873 / Passcode: 520589

A legacy is forever—create yours today!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES

Weekly Walk for the Hostages

Wednesdays • 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.




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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