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Congregation Kol Ami

E-NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Persian Feast at the Shul with Hillel

Friday, February 27th • 6:30pm Service • 7:30pm Persian Feast


"What is Prayer?" and "Rabbi & Rashi"

Saturday, February 28th • 9:00am and ~12:30pm


RSRS & KAJY Purim Carnival

Sunday, March 1st • 10:00am


Shushan Shenanigans

Persian-Style Dinner, Costume Party, & Fun

Featuring "The Eras of Esther" (Rabbi's Version)

Monday, March 2nd • 5:30pm Party

6:45pm Spiel • 7:00pm Megillah Reading


Jewish Camp Scholarships

Applications Due February 28th


Sunday Study Session–Antisemitism Rising

Sundays • 4:30pm • via Zoom

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SUPPORT THE MISHLOACH MANOT FUND

Help fulfill the Mitzvot of Mishloach Manot (sending gifts) and Matanot La’evyonim (giving to the poor) as we raise funds to send Purim goodies to our community.

Purim Carnival this Sunday, March 1st at 10:00am
Shushan Shenanigans on Monday, March 2nd beginning at 5:30pm

THE ERAS OF ESTHER (RABBI'S VERSION)

Monday, March 2nd • 6:45PM

No RSVP needed if only attending the spiel and Megillah reading

The Eras of Esther Image

Step into the spotlight for “The Eras of Esther,” a one-man Purim shpiel that’s shaking it off in true Rabbi Spector style! Inspired by the spectacle of Taylor Swift’s iconic The Eras Tour, this hilarious parody reimagines the Purim story like you’ve never seen it before.


From palace drama to Persian plot twists, journey through every “era” of Queen Esther with music, megillah, and Purim shenanigans. It’s bold, it’s bejeweled, and it’s Purim like you’ve never experienced! 

PURIM MORNING MEGILLAH SERVICE

Monday, March 3rd • 9:30am

THIS WEEKEND

Dinner at the Shul Persian Feast with Hillel for Utah this Friday, February 27th beginning at 6:30pm

Our dinner cooked by Dov De Lay will include Persian beef stew with dried apricots, vegetarian eggplant casserole, hummus, matzo, salad, and fruit

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, February 26th

Kol Ami Members: $15 per adult, $8 per child ages 3–12

Guests: $20 per adult, $10 per child ages 3–12


No RSVP is needed if you’re only attending the service at 6:30pm.

What is Prayer? and Rabbi & Rashi with Rabbi Spector on Saturday, February 28th

UPCOMING EVENTS & CLASSES

Tot Shabbat on Friday, March 6th at 5:00pm
Family Shabbat Dinner & Service on Friday, March 6th beginning at 5:30pm
Coffee and Community on Sunday, March 8th at 9:15am at Congregation Kol Ami
The Kol Ami Book Club meets on Monday, March 9th on Zoom
Jewish Camp Scholarship applications are due by February 28th
Rosh Chodesh Women's Group Chocolate Workshop on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30pm
A Night in Monte Carlo—A Fundraiser for the Kol Ami Religious School! Save the date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 5:00pm at Kol Ami
A Jewish Journey Through the Baltics May 2027

PASSOVER MEAT ORDERS ARE DUE BY SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH

Contact David Litvack at delitvack@gmail.com to place your order or learn more.

GET INVOLVED!

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.


Some of the most needed items include: protein sources, shelf-stable dairy, baby items, cleaning supplies, cooking essentials, and condiments.

CANTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE


We are currently interviewing candidates from both the Conservative and Reform movements and will keep you up to date on the process.


Please reach out to the committee with any comments or questions at cantorsearch@conkolami.org

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. Learn more here or 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 NOTICE

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!

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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