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April / May / June 2019 Adar II / Nisan / Iyyar / Sivan 5779 Publication Number 2 for the Year 2019 KOL AMI LIVING QUARTERLY BULLETIN Miriam Poppins Purim Carnival Chai West Purim Fundraiser
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April / May / June 2019Adar II / Nisan / Iyyar / Sivan 5779 Publication Number 2 for the Year 2019

KOL AMI LIVINGQUARTERLY BULLETIN

Miriam Poppins Purim

Carnival

Chai West Purim

Fundraiser

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CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 2 FOR THE YEAR 20192

Date Torah Portion Friday Saturday

April 5 – 6 Hachodesh Tazria 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service and Dinner At The Shul

9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

April 12 – 13Shabbat HaGadol M'tzora

6:30 pm — Birthday & Anniversary Erev Shabbat Service led by K, 1st, and 2nd grades

9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

11:00 am — Tot Shabbat / Shabbat Sheni

April 19 – 20 Pesach I 5:30 pm — Erev Pesach Shabbat Service

9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

April 26 – 27 Pesach VIII 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

May 3 – 4Shabbat M’var’khim Aharei Mot

6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service and Dinner At The Shul

9:30 am — 5th & 6th Grade and Teacher Appreciation Shabbat Morning Service

May 10 – 11 K'doshim 6:30 pm — Birthday & Anniversary Erev Shabbat Service

9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

10:00 am — Reform Shabbat Morning Service

11:00 am — Tot Shabbat / Shabbat Sheni

May 17 – 18 Emor 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Henry Greenberg Bar Mitzvah Service

May 24 – 25 B'har

5:30 pm — Shabbatinis, Shir Shabbat, & Shabbat Dinner

6:00 pm — Chavurah B’Yachad Potluck and Service

9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

May 31 – June 1Shabbat M’var’khimB'hukkotai 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

June 7 – 8 B'midbar 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service 9:30 am — Confirmation Shabbat Morning Service

11:00 am — Tot Shabbat / Shabbat Sheni

June 14 –15 Naso 6:30 pm — First Summer Erev Shabbat Service in Esther's Garden

9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

10:00 am — Reform Shabbat Morning Service

June 21 – 22 B'ha'alot'kha 6:30 pm — Summer Erev Shabbat Service

9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

June 28 – 29Shabbat M’var’khimSh'lah L'kha

6:30 pm — Summer Erev Shabbat Service

9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

SHABBAT SERVICES SCHEDULE

Kol Ami Living Publication Schedule

Bulletin Publication Submission Deadline

January / February / March December 1

April / May / June March 1

July / August / September June 1

October / November / December September 1

Advertising Rates

Ad Size 1 Issue 2 Issues 4 Issues

Business Card $90 $160 $300

1/4 Page $150 $260 $400

1/2 Page $280 $420 $800

Full Page $500 $800 $1,500

If you would like to advertise in this bulletin, please send all articles and photos to [email protected].

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FROM OUR RABBI, SAMUEL L. SPECTOR

NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM! I write this bulletin article from the Salt Lake International Airport with our thirteen confirmation students as we fly to Washington D.C. to join hundreds of other teens in exploring our Jewish American identities and advocating on behalf of our Jewish values. Synagogue travel is important to me for two reasons: one it is important for us to explore Judaism and our Jewish identities outside of Utah, and, secondly, it is important that we serve as ambassadors to let the world know of our small, but strong and vibrant, Utah Jewish Community.

Over Rosh Hashanah, I said in my sermon that increasing our travel opportunities from Congregation Kol Ami is an important part of my vision for our community. With that said, I am happy to announce that CONGREGATION KOL AMI IS GOING TO ISRAEL!

We will be organizing an intergenerational, family Israel trip from August 2 – 13, 2020, where we will travel throughout Israel with Amiel Tours seeing the top sites, off-the-beaten-path locations, and doing some volunteer work. Whether you have been to Israel or have not, this will be the trip of a lifetime. Space is limited to 44 participants. We will be having

an informational session at the synagogue on Sunday, April 28th at 10:00 am. Please join us to learn more about this experience.

Speaking of Israel, I am also excited to announce that this June, I will be going to Israel with professors from Hebrew Union College and Brigham Young University for an academic dialogue, from which we will produce a book, as part of an interfaith mission. I believe that this trip will help build relations between our community and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Utah leadership. I am honored to get to represent the Utah Jewish Community in this extraordinary opportunity.

Finally, I am working actively with Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah to add a second post-B’nai Mitzvah trip, in addition to our D.C. confirmation trip, to the curriculum beginning next year. Details to come!

I look forward to joining with your families on these exciting adventures to explore our nation, our world, and our Judaism in new, memorable, and lifechanging ways.

Samuel L. SpectorRabbi

LUNCH & LEARN AT THE WELLINGTON WITH RABBI SPECTORApril 24th, May 22nd, June 26th11:15 amThe Wellington (4522 South 1300 East)lunch&learn

$5 for lunch for a non-resident. This group of mostly Seniors joins to chat, chew, and learn about a different topic each month.

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CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 2 FOR THE YEAR 20194

FROM OUR CANTOR, WENDY BAT-SARAH

AND THE YOUTH SHALL SEE VISIONS…The Rafi Schwartz Religious School creates students who are active participants in the intellectual, religious, and cultural traditions of Judaism.

We do that by providing our students with a wide variety of cultural experiences, such as Israeli folk dancing, cooking with Biblical ingredients, or writing and painting to express the inner meaning of traditional prayers. We maintain high standards for Hebrew, and for Torah and Haftarah chanting. More than anything, we expect our students to be leaders. We have a dedicated crew of TAs, some of whom turn into Assistant Teachers, and one who is currently a lead teacher!

One of the areas where our students express leadership is through prayer leading. The Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades will be leading Friday night Shabbat services on April 12th, and the 3rd and 4th Grades led services on March 8th. Best of all, the 5th and 6th grades will be leading Teacher Appreciation Shabbat on Saturday, May 4th. What a delight it is to honor our teachers by showing them how much their students have learned!

I want to encourage everyone to show our students your support by attending each and every student-led event. My goal as an educator has always been to provide children with an opportunity to show just how much they can do. With training, even the youngest students can help to lead meaningful, “real,” Shabbat services. The support and respect of their entire community will go a long way towards letting them know how much Judaism means to all of us. Please be sure to attend every service that features our students. You will be as thrilled as I am with their dedication and achievements.

April 12th: Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade Shabbat, Community Shabbat Dinner to follow

May 4th: 5th & 6th Grade and Teacher Appreciation Shabbat, luncheon to follow

June 8th: 10th Grade Confirmation Shabbat Service, luncheon to follow

Wendy Bat-SarahCantor and Religious School Director

L'TAKEN SOCIAL JUSTICE SEMINAR 2019Our 10th graders had the opportunity to share their views on social justice topics with our Utah congressional delegation on Capitol Hill this past March.

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FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE INTENTIONThe recent United Jewish Federation Ben Gurion Event honored Dr. Jay Jacobson, a Kol Ami member and former Congregation President and Jody Gross. The featured speaker of the evening was Brooke Sebold, a documentary and narrative filmmaker, whose amazing story of a near-death ski accident and the resulting years of surgeries and setbacks impressed me deeply. Her story was one of faith and hope, and the support of others who gave her the strength to fight and heal. It was her words of the “power of collective intention” that struck me most.

In a way, her message of the power of individual contributions to the power of the collective makes me think of our Kol Ami journey. We are made up of so many individuals on our own individual Jewish journeys, but we have also all come together at this time and in this place to honor the traditions

of our Jewish faith and heritage and to add new chapters to our never-ending story.

Kol Ami is experiencing a giant burst of growth and energy and with that we have many new memberships. Expanding our tent, brings with it greater diversity; single and married, conventional and unconventional families. We have more new Jews joining our tribe. Our old members are being joined by new younger members who are leading our services, participating in our programs, and feeding our religious school. Our clergy are providing us with thought-provoking educational experiences and we’re celebrating and growing closer as a holy community.

None of this could happen without your connection and contributions to our Kol Ami Family. Your presence at our services, classes, and programs strengthens us in

ways only you can contribute. It brightens our shul when you show up; and when you bring a partner, spouse, significant other, or child our light glows even brighter. Please take a moment to say “hi” to our clergy, staff, and board and let us know how we’re doing and what else you would like to see. Our collective intention to honor our past and explore new ways to be Jewish is what guarantees a Jewish future here in Utah and for our children and their children.

As we head into the spring and summer, we hope to see you at Passover and Shavuot programs, in Esther’s Garden, at summer home Friday Shabbat Services, at our beloved Koffee House event, and at any reason you find to join us at Congregation Kol Ami—a congregation for all our people!

Danny BurmanExecutive Director

NEED A PLACE FOR SEDER? HAVE ROOM AT YOUR TABLE?If you need a place to go for Seder, or have extra room at yours, please contact Mollie Barnard at [email protected].

Pushing Back On Anti-Semitism with Love and Matzah! Holding or attending a Seder? Invite two friends or acquaintances who have never attended a Seder to join and participate.

Anti-semitism stems from many sources. Some misconceptions or misunderstandings happen due to a lack of knowledge. You can make a difference at this year’s Seder. Learn more at 2forseder.org.

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CONGREGATION KOL AMI IS GOING TO ISRAEL!

We will be organizing an intergenerational, family Israel trip August 2 – 13, 2020, where we will travel throughout Israel with Amiel Tours seeing the top sites,

off-the-beaten-path locations, and doing some volunteer work. Whether you have been to Israel or have not, this will be the trip of a lifetime. Space is limited to 44 participants.

Join us for an informational session at the synagogue on Sunday, April 28th at 10:00 am.

Learn more and RSVP for the info session at www.conkolami.org/israel2020If you have any questions, contact Rabbi Samuel L. Spector at [email protected] or 801-484-1501 x24

SUMMER SHABBATOT

Friday evening services are lining up! Are you in?Our Summer Shabbatot schedule is filling up. Services on Friday evenings begin at 6:30 pm and take place at Congregant homes or other special locations.

June 14th: First Summer Shabbatot Service and Potluck in Esther's Garden

June 21st: Sheryl and Mike Ginsberg's home

June 28th: Arnie and Kay Tran's home

July 5th: The Wellington

July 12th: Nancy and Gary Strahinic's home

August 16th: David and Teresa Bruce's home

September 6th: Last Summer Shabbatot, New Member and Member Appreciation Service and Dinner At The Shul in Esther's Garden

We're looking for hosts for the following dates: July 19th, July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, August 23rd, and August 30th. If you would like to sign up, please contact the office at 801-484-1501or [email protected].

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PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

LOOKING FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY? AT CONGREGATION KOL AMI WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! Each month brings even more fun and engaging opportunities to connect.

Join us at Congregation Kol Ami on Wednesday, May 1st for a “Screen on the Green” outdoor movie night hosted by KAJY (Kol Ami Jewish Youth) kids and teenagers. Proceeds benefit KAJY. Help us support our new-and-improved Youth Group and enjoy a fun, end-of-school-year celebration with your friends and family.

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 1st from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Congregation Kol Ami

Price: $3 per person, $12 per family

Ages: Fun for the whole family!

Registration is required for this event. Please head to www.conkolami.org/screen- on-the-green to register.

Join us for drinking, praying, dancing, and dining! Find out more at www.conkolami.org/shir-shabbat

Mark your calendars for May 24th!

We’re excited to launch our new (monthly!) Jewish “Cocktails and Craftivities” series designed by-and-for Young Professionals. Programs meet offsite in members’ homes, apartments, backyards, and more.

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 12th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: The Kayne Home (RSVP for address)

Price: FREE (suggested donation $5)

Ages: Young Professionals (21 – 40)

Registration is required for this event. Please head to www.conkolami.org/cocktails-and-craftivities to register.

Questions? Ideas? Get in touch with me at [email protected]. We’re looking forward to a wonderful Spring and Summer!

B’Shalom, Sarah Kayne, Youth Director and Program Coordinator

Kosher booze? Sign me up! Join us for a fun day exploring Utah’s most beloved distilleries. Register today to learn what makes whiskey whiskey, what makes whiskey Kosher, and what makes whiskey an integral piece of our overarching Utah drinking culture. Transportation, tastings, and vegetarian lunch included.

Date/Time: Sunday, May 26th from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: Pick-up/drop-off at Congregation Kol Ami*

Price: TBD

Ages: 21+

Registration is required for this event. Please head to www.conkolami.org/distillery-day to register.

*Since we’re spending the afternoon touring Distilleries, we recommend attendees take advantage of ride share programs like Lyft or Uber. Please don’t drive to/from this event if possible. Thanks!

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TOMATO PLANT SALE

Wednesday, May 1st4:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Sunday, May 5th9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Help support the Rafi Schwartz Religious School with our annual tomato plant sale! Ann Bernstein will be selling Heirloom tomato plants during Religious School. Prices are $5 per plant or five plants for $20.

Register in advance at www.conkolami.org/rsrs-bbq before prices go up at the door!

$12 per person • $40 per family • $8 for kids under 6 FREE for kids under 4 and volunteers working 2 hours or more

Celebrate the end of the school year with the Rafi Schwartz Religious School!

Sunday, May 5th11:30 am – 1:00 pm after Religious School

We'll have a Kosher meat and vegetarian BBQ luncheon, cotton candy, inflatable bounce castle, face painting, games, crafts, and more. Everyone is welcome!

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MAZEL TOV TO OUR B’NAI MITZVAH

HENRY GREENBERG, MAY 18thHenry is a happy-go-lucky, laugh-out-loud, cool-as-you-like lad who enjoys tennis, table tennis, beach tennis, functional tennis, humming, guitar, singing, and soccer. He always keeps us entertained with his wit, humor, and stories.

Henry never fails to see the funny side of life which he shares with us over his favorite meals. He is an incredible son and brother and friend whose magnetic personality will undoubtedly

take him anywhere he wants to go in this world.

Henry is looking forward to celebrating his Bar Mitzvah with family and friends. Thank you to the entire Kol Ami Community for your support, especially Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah, Rabbi Samuel L. Spector, David Asman, and Sarah Kayne.

"WHAT'S A SHABBATON"?KAJY hosted it's first Shabbaton in over a decade this past February and it was an amazing experience for everyone who took part and made it truly memorable.

For more information about KAJY, contact our Youth Director, Sarah Kayne, [email protected] or 801-484-1501.Kol Ami Jewish Youth appreciates the support of Congregation Kol Ami and the United Jewish Federation of Utah.

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BBYO is the largest Jewish Youth group in the world for teens 13 – 18: AZA for boys and BBG for girls. Join BBYO and you will learn leadership skills, have the opportunity to participate in community service and creative programming—all the while finding your Jewish identity. In BBYO you will meet teenagers from all over the world, and will establish lifelong friends. No matter what your interests are, BBYO has something for YOU!

For more information, contact Lauren Fredman at 801-581-0098.BBYO is looking for YOU!

CALLING ALL TORAH AND HAFTARAH READERSKol Ami Members are invited to join our Torah Troop. This group of volunteers honors us by reading from the Torah or reading the Haftarah each week. Cantor Bat-Sarah, David Asman, and others are available to work with you to help you prepare.

Contact Cantor Bat-Sarah at [email protected] or 801-484-1501 to discuss how you can become a member of the Torah Troope.

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Join us for the two final sessions this spring!

Sign up at anytime www.conkolami.org/tuesday-study

Kol Ami Members: Free Non-Members: $125 per session

April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 6:30 pm with Rabbi Frederick L. Wenger

“Saying Goodbye: Death, Dying, Mourning, and Immortality in Judaism”

May 7th, 14th, and 21st at 6:30 pm with Rabbi Samuel L. Spector

“The Power of the President: A Look at Three Presidencies and Their

Relationship with the Jewish World”

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On the second Shabbat morning each month between High Holidays and Shavu’ot, we offer a Tot Shabbat / Shabbat Sheni Service at 11:00 am. This lay-led

program includes songs and stories for younger children and their families. It is a great way for engaging your child in the traditions and meaning of Shabbat.

April 13th, May 11th, June 8th

Friday night Oneg sponsorships start at

Saturday Kiddush sponsorships start at

KIDDUSH AS A TRIBUTEGood food and community add to any celebration.Sponsor a Kiddush at Kol Ami to celebrate family events and other special occasions.

Charles Franta

Nathan Ginsberg

Brynnley Goldberg

Rachel Grossman

Joseph Kaplan

Jonah Katz

Sydney Koutrouba

Gabriel Litvack

Eliana Lobell

Mina Rivera

Andrea Santoyo

Ari Steinberg

Lindsey Woodbury

Talia Zamir

Dinner At The Shul and Shir Shabbat Dinner sponsorships start at

For details and to reserve your date, please contact [email protected] or 801-484-1501.

JOIN US FOR SHABBAT AS WE HONOR THE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2019 / 5779Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am

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Learn More, Play More

The Playful Learning Preschool at Kol Ami understands that play is a child’s work and essential for developing creativity, imagination, and other high level thinking skills. We believe all children, as natural learners, learn best through play, having

hands on experiences and making their own discoveries.

Several early learning options are available for children ages 2 to 5. Parents choose full or half days, three or five days a week. After Care is also available.

About Our Summer CampThe new Playful Learning Summer Camp offers your child a fun-filled active summer. Weekly theme-based activities, hands-on experiences, fieldtrips, and special guests

make up our 10-week camp program. Camp begins Monday, June 3rd and ends Friday, August 9th. The same early learning options for children ages 2 to 5 offered during

the school year are available during summer camp.

Parents may choose with advance notice, to take two weeks off during Summer Camp, tuition free, for family vacations. Summer Camp pre- and post-weeks are available.

www.playfullearningpreschool.com • 801-484-1501

AT KOL AMI

ENROLLING NOW FOR FALL 2019 – 2020AND OUR NEW SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

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We are excited to be installing beautiful new chairs into our Main Sanctuary, adding comfort and aesthetic appeal to our worship experience. These chairs are where we, as a community, will sit together in unity to pray, to learn, and to celebrate many Simchas. In these chairs, our community members will sit at difficult moments, no longer having to be uncomfortable as they remember a loved one in anticipation of Kaddish.

Andrea Alcabes

Anonymous

Patrice Arent and David Mock

Mark and Chris Baer

Emily Bauman

Laurene Barrie

David Borgenicht

Nancy Borgenicht

Paul and Jackie Daniels

Joel and Lynn Elstein

Gi Goray and family

Adi and Madhu Gundlapalli

Rolando Hernandez-Trapero

Carol Roseman Hochstadt

Eric Jan Hochstadt

Leslie and Joyce Kelen

Hank Levine

Yotam and Amanda Livnat

Ryan Patano

Morton Pellatt and Martha Slattery

Barrie, Ronnie, Jonah, and Rachel Rosenberg

Alan and Cheryl Rothenberg

Betty Rothenberg

Robert and Debra Rothenberg

Laura Rothenberg Haug and John Haug

Arthur and Debra Sandack

Rick Sandack

Roger Sandack

Susan Sandack

Raul and Susi Soria

Lois Spiegel

Kenneth and Debby Stein

Freida and Harv Sweitzer

Betty and Frank Yanowitz

Thank you to everyone who has sponsored a chair December 4th through March 2nd

For the symbolic cost of

the chair you sponsor will be commemorated with a plaque acknowledging your gift to our community.

STAND UP, OR TAKE A SEAT, FOR OUR FUTURE

Sponsor your chair at www.conkolami.org/form/chair

General Fund in honor of the Congregation

Rabbi Discretionary Fund in honor of Rabbi Spector

Rabbi Emeritus Discretionary Fund in honor of Rabbi Wenger

Cantor Emeritus Discretionary Fund in honor of Cantor Loeb

Religious School Fund in honor of the Children of our Religious School

Rabbi Installation to help sponsor Kiddush in honor of Rabbi Samuel L. Spector

THANK YOU TO DARREL AND ANNE BRODKE FOR THEIR GENEROUS 5779 HIGH HOLIDAY APPEAL DONATION

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Our mission is to provide Jews by

birth, Jews by choice, and K’rov

Yisrael interfaith families a place to

join together as we worship, learn,

and celebrate Judaism in a dynamic

and caring community. Every person

counts and everyone is welcome.

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN KOL AMIWe’re so excited for the future of Kol Ami! We’d love to have you as part of our community. We work hard to maintain a warm, inclusive atmosphere that makes Kol Ami a special place— a congregation for all our people. Every person counts and everyone is welcome. Learn more at www.conkolami.org/joinus or contact the office at 801-484-1501 or [email protected].

UTAH JEWS FOR REFUGEESYou're invited to join Utah Jews for Refugees (UJR). UJR serves as a forum for communication within the Jewish community of Utah, on what groups and individuals are doing in support of refugees, to announce refugee-related events and activities, to announce volunteer needs for refugee assistance, and to ask questions. A number of the Jewish groups in Salt Lake City are already doing good things in support of refugees, and we want our community to know about that. While we have not yet established a distinct program in and of itself, we are now part of the State of Utah’s refugee service providers group, and offer to assist in ways that we can. UJR is a partner with HIAS, the national Jewish Refugee Resettlement Agency, and we are in their network of other Jewish coalitions around the country supporting refugees.

Learn more and see upcoming events and opportunities at www.conkolami.org/ujr.

FAITH & POVERTY DAY AT THE CAPITOLRabbi Samuel L. Spector, along with the Coalition of Religious Communities, participated in Faith & Poverty Day on January 31st to reduce child homelessness.

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Kosher booze? Sign me up! Join us for a fun day exploring Utah’s most beloved distilleries

on Sunday, May 26th from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Register today to learn what makes whiskey whiskey, what makes whiskey Kosher, and what makes whiskey an integral piece of our overarching Utah drinking culture. Transportation, tastings, and vegetarian lunch included.

Register at www.conkolami.org/distillery-dayAdvanced registration is required for this event. 21+ only.

*Since we’re spending the afternoon touring Distilleries, we recommend attendees take advantage of ride share programs like Lyft or Uber to and from the Shul. Please don't drink and drive. Thanks!

Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 pm

Join us for an outdoor movie night hosted by KAJY (Kol Ami Jewish Youth) kids and teenagers. Proceeds benefit KAJY. Help us support our new-and-improved Youth Group and enjoy a fun, end-of-school-year celebration with your friends and family.

Registration is required for this event. Everyone, all ages are welcome!

$3 per person / $12 per family—register at www.conkolami.org/screen-on-the-green

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APRIL 2019ADAR II / NISAN 5779

SundayYom Rishon

Monday Yom Sheni

TuesdayYom Schlishi

Wednesday Yom Revi’i

ThursdayYom Chamishi

FridayYom Shishi

Saturday Shabbat

1 • 25 Adar II

7:30 am Minyan

2 • 26 Adar II

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “Saying Goodbye: Death, Dying, Mourning, and Immortality in Judaism”

3 • 27 Adar II

4:00 pm Passover Wine Sale

4:15 pm Religious School

4:15 pm Gift Shop Open

4 • 28 Adar II

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

5 • 29 Adar II

6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service and Dinner At The Shul

7:38 pm Candle Lighting

6 • 1 Nisan

Rosh Hodesh Nisan HahodeshTazria

9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

8:39 pm Havdalah

7 • 2 Nisan

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Religious School

9:00 am Gift Shop Open

9:00 am Passover Wine Sale

8 • 3 Nisan

7:30 am Minyan

9 • 4 Nisan

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “Saying Goodbye: Death, Dying, Mourning, and Immortality in Judaism”

10 • 5 Nisan

4:00 pm Passover Wine Sale

4:15 pm Religious School

4:15 pm Gift Shop Open

11 • 6 Nisan

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

12 • 7 Nisan

6:30 pm Birthday & Anniversary Erev Shabbat Service led by K, 1st, and 2nd Grades followed by a Community Dinner

7:45 pm Candle Lighting

13 • 8 Nisan

Shabbat HaGadol M'tzora

9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

11:00 am Tot Shabbat / Shabbat Sheni

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

8:46 pm Havdalah

14 • 9 Nisan

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Religious School

9:00 am Gift Shop Open

9:00 am Passover Wine Sale

10:00 am Hadassah Training Wheels

15 • 10 Nisan

7:30 am Minyan

16 • 11 Nisan

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “Saying Goodbye: Death, Dying, Mourning, and Immortality in Judaism”

17 • 12 Nisan

4:00 pm Passover Wine Sale

5:00 pm Bearing Witness: An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Ruth Kapp Hartz

18 • 13 Nisan

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

19 • 14 Nisan

Erev Pesach Taanit Bechorot

5:30 pm Erev Pesach Shabbat Service

7:53 pm Candle Lighting

20 • 15 Nisan

Pesach I

9:00 am First Day Passover Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

8:54 pm Candle Lighting

21 • 16 Nisan

Pesach II 1st Day Omer

9:00 am Second Day Passover Service

8:55 pm Havdalah

22 • 17 Nisan

Chol Hamoed Pesach 2nd Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Pride Seder at the JCC

23 • 18 Nisan

Chol Hamoed Pesach 3rd Day Omer

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “Saying Goodbye: Death, Dying, Mourning, and Immortality in Judaism”

24 • 19 Nisan

Chol Hamoed Pesach 4th Day Omer

11:15 am Lunch & Learn at the Wellington

25 • 20 Nisan

Chol Hamoed Pesach 5th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

7:59 pm Candle Lighting

26 • 21 Nisan

Pesach VII 6th Day Omer

9:00 am Seventh Day Passover Service

6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service

8:00 pm Candle Lighting

27 • 22 Nisan

Pesach VIII Yizkor 7th Day Omer

9:00 am Eigth Day Passover Service with Yizkor

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:01 pm Havdalah

28 • 23 Nisan

8th Day Omer

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Religious School

9:00 am Gift Shop Open

10:00 am Israel 2020 Info Session

29 • 24 Nisan

9th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

30 • 25 Nisan

10th Day Omer

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “Saying Goodbye: Death, Dying, Mourning, and Immortality in Judaism”

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MAY 2019NISAN / IYYAR 5779

SundayYom Rishon

Monday Yom Sheni

TuesdayYom Schlishi

Wednesday Yom Revi’i

ThursdayYom Chamishi

FridayYom Shishi

Saturday Shabbat

1 • 26 Nisan

11th Day Omer

4:15 pm Religious School

4:15 pm Gift Shop Open

6:30 pm KAJY's Screen on the Green Fundraiser

2 • 27 Nisan

Yom HaShoah 12th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

3 • 28 Nisan

13th Day Omer

6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service and Dinner At The Shul

8:07 pm Candle Lighting

4 • 29 Shevat

Shabbat M’var’khim14th Day OmerAharei Mot

9:30 am 5th & 6th Grade and Teacher Appreciation Shabbat Morning Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:08 pm Havdalah

5 • 30 Nisan

15th Day Omer

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

9:00 am Religious School

9:00 am Gift Shop Open

11:30 am RSRS BBQ

6 • 1 Iyyar

Rosh Hodesh Iyyar16th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

7 • 2 Iyyar

17th Day Omer

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “The Power of the President: A Look at Three Presidencies and Their Relationship with the Jewish World”

8 • 3 Iyyar

Yom Hazikaron18th Day Omer

4:15 pm Gift Shop Open

9 • 4 Iyyar

Yom Ha'Atzmaut19th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

10 • 5 Iyyar

20th Day Omer

6:30 pm Birthday & Anniversary Erev Shabbat Service

8:14 pm Candle Lighting

11 • 6 Iyyar

21st Day OmerK'doshim

9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

10:00 am Reform Shabbat Morning Service

11:00 am Tot Shabbat / Shabbat Sheni

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:15 pm Havdalah

12 • 7 Iyyar

Mother's Day22nd Day Omer

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

9:00 am Gift Shop Open

13 • 8 Iyyar

23rd Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

14 • 9 IyyarI

24th Day Omer

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “The Power of the President: A Look at Three Presidencies and Their Relationship with the Jewish World

15 • 10 Iyyar

25th Day Omer

4:15 pm Gift Shop Open

16 • 11 Iyyar

26th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

17 • 12 Iyyar

27th Day Omer

6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service

8:21 pm Candle Lighting

18 • 13 Iyyar

28th Day OmerEmor

9:00 am Henry Greenberg Bar Mitzvah Morning Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:22 pm Havdalah

19 • 14 Iyyar

Pesach Sheni29th Day Omer

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

9:00 am Gift Shop Open

20 • 15 Iyyar

30th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

21 • 16 Iyyar

31st Day Omer

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “The Power of the President: A Look at Three Presidencies and Their Relationship with the Jewish World

22 • 17 Iyyar

32nd Day Omer

11:15 am Lunch & Learn at the Wellington

4:15 pm Gift Shop Open

23 • 18 Iyyar

Lag B'Omer33rd Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

24 • 19 Iyyar

34th Day Omer

5:30 pm Shabbatinis, Shir Shabbat, & Shabbat Dinner

6:00 pm Chavurah B’Yachad Potluck and Service

8:28 pm Candle Lighting

25 • 20 Iyyar

35th Day OmerB'har

9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:29 pm Havdalah

26 • 21 Iyyar

36th Day Omer

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

3:00 pm Distillery Day

27 • 22 Iyyar

37th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

28 • 23 Iyyar

38th Day Omer

6:30 pm Tuesday Study with the Clergy, “The Power of the President: A Look at Three Presidencies and Their Relationship with the Jewish World

29 • 24 Adar I

39th Day Omer

30 • 25 Iyyar

40th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

31 • 26 Iyyar

41st Day Omer

6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service

8:33 pm Candle Lighting

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SundayYom Rishon

Monday Yom Sheni

TuesdayYom Schlishi

Wednesday Yom Revi’i

ThursdayYom Chamishi

FridayYom Shishi

Saturday Shabbat1 • 27 Iyyar

Shabbat M’var’khim42nd Day OmerB'hukkotai

9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:34 pm Havdalah

2 • 28 Iyyar

Yom Yerushalayim43rd Day Omer

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

3 • 29 Iyyar

44th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

4 • 1 Sivan

Rosh Hodesh Sivan45th Day Omer

5 • 2 Sivan

46th Day Omer

6 • 3 Sivan

47th Day Omer

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

7 • 4 Sivan

48th Day Omer

6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service

8:38 pm Candle Lighting

8 • 5 Sivan

Erev Shavu'ot49th Day OmerB'midbar

9:00 am Confirmation Shabbat Morning Service

11:00 am Tot Shabbat / Shabbat Sheni

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:39 pm Havdalah

9 • 6 Sivan

Shavu'ot

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

9:39 pm Candle Lighting

10 • 7 Sivan

Shavu'otYizkor

7:30 am Minyan

9:40 pm Havadalah

11 • 8 Sivan 12 • 9 Sivan

6:30 pm Jewish Cocktails and Craftivities

13 • 10 Sivan

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

14 • 11 Sivan

6:30 pm Summer Erev Shabbat in Esther's Garden

8:42 pm Candle Lighting

15 • 12 Sivan

Naso

9:00 am Board Installation Shabbat Morning Service

10:00 am Reform Shabbat Morning Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:42 pm Havdalah

16 • 13 Sivan

Father's Day

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

17 • 14 Sivan

7:30 am Minyan

18 • 15 Sivan 19 • 16 Sivan 20 • 17 Sivan

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

21 • 18 Sivan

6:30 pm Summer Erev Shabbat in Congregant Home

8:44 pm Candle Lighting

22 • 19 Sivan

B'ha'alot'kha

9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:44 pm Havdalah

23 • 20 Sivan

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

12:00 pm Way Out to Wanship

24 • 21 Sivan

7:30 am Minyan

25 • 22 Sivan 26 • 23 Sivan

11:15 am Lunch & Learn at the Wellington

27 • 24 Sivan

7:30 am Minyan

6:30 pm Adult Education Classes

28 • 25 Sivan

6:30 pm Summer Erev Shabbat in Congregant Home

8:45 pm Candle Lighting

29 • 26 Sivan

Shabbat M’var’khimSh'lah L'kha

9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

12:30 pm Nevi’im Study

9:45 pm Havdalah

30 • 27 Sivan

9:00 am Minyan

9:00 am Esther's Garden Planting & Harvesting

JUNE 2019IYYAR / SIVAN 5779

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AprilDavid ArnovitzDavid AsmanAlexander BalkGary BarkleyJamie BatesDavid BruceMark CantorVincent ChengPaul DanielsAndrew GordonBernard GrosserMalgorzata HechtReuben Hernandez-TraperoHelene JaffeDavid KaplanLarry KaplanKaylee KofoidJoanne KotokLori KrasnyJason LevinDavid LitvackRochelle Maughan-FranksJeanmarie MayerKaren Nielsen-AnsonRich PotashnerRichard RappaportBonnie RokeachMaridon RomneyDeb RothenbergAaron SaksSusan SandackChris SchaefferNancy Jeanne Arielle SiegelJeff SimmonsCarl SmootDaniel SoriaJay SpectorAri SpeliusSara SternJeffrey StoneDon StrassbergVeronica SuditApril WashburnRochelle WengerDiane Wilkie

Russell "Rusty" WilsonAmy WinklerSusan Zuhl

MayAmy AdlerAndrea AlcabesMargie ArnovitzMatt AugustJohn BackelsBrooke BarkleyMarc DavisSarah DershowitzToba EssigRichard EvansYvonne EvdasinWesley GoldbergTheresa GoldbergTracy GruberGabriella GuttCarol HochstadtLorie JacobsonSandi KahnBrian KammJamie KammZachary KatzLeslie KelenLaya KesnerAlyshia KleinRoss KleinCarolyn Kraft-GrauerBeth KrenskyMadison LanfordSteven LobellAnne Moskowitz DolowitzMichelle OelsnerVirginia RothsteinRolf SchindlerSharon SonnenreichJeffery StevensonLana StoddardNancy StrahinicDan SuditNicholas SzczuckiHeidi TwardJosh Zuckert

June

Aaron Akimseu

Anne Brodke

Michael Daniels

Sheldon Elman

Judy Eschler

Cindy Feinman

Bunk Fox

Hannah Fudin

Barbara Galton-Ripley

Michael Garber

Douglas Grossman

Mark Hanson

Lowell Harris

Henryk Hecht

Amy Ireland

Terry Kogan

Todd Kushner

Raymond Martin

Augie Mericola

David Mock

Elaine Pollock

Sue Prottas

Robert Prottas

Amador Rivera

John Rolston

Arthur Sandack

Alina Schmelzer

Lavine Shapiro

Geri Siegel

Rita Skolnick

Harris Sondak

Jeremy Spekman

Gary Strahinic

Elizabeth Tashjian

Suzanne Tornquist

Linda Vigor

Meghan Ward

Eliane Wiese

Ellen Wilson

APRIL / MAY / JUNE

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIESAprilDavid & Sandra GoldbergMarvin & Jeanne GoldsteinCarol & Eric HochstadtJim & Amy IrelandSteven & Bonnie RokeachJosh & Judy Zuckert

MayMelissa & Ed BarbanellWendy & Lev Bat-SarahCathy & Thomas CollinsJames & Robyn IsaacsonHolly & David Kaufman WelshSandra & Jerry KesselmanCantor Laurence & Nomi LoebGilbert & Nano PodolskyRichard & Helen RappaportArthur & Debra SandackJames & Barbara SchallheimRodney & Alina SchmelzerAaron & Meghan SilverArnie & Kay Tran

JunePatrice & David ArentKevin & Jamie BatesMichael & Pamela BormanMichael & Jenny CohenJohn & Helene CuomoMatt & LouAnn DavidsonMarc & Sonja DavisDavid S. & Anne DolowitzDavid & Colby FeldonRalph & Jeannie GolbergCaroline & Jorge Goldman Moreno

David & Carolyn GrauerBernard & Karen GrosserDavid & Ellen GrunwaldMark & Mari HansonLarry & Gail KaplanRaymond & Laya KesnerMalcolm & Shayna LamsonGary & Fran LapinLeora & Paul NorkinRobert & Sue ProttasGreg & Robin SaundersMaeera & Vincent ShreiberCathy & Kevin SiegelMichael & Rita SkolnickJoshua & Deborah SteinbergDaniel & Veronica SuditJessica & Raymond SylvanRabbi Frederick & Rochelle Wenger

Jason & Eliane WieseCheryl & Michael Winston

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Kol Ami partners with Utah Food Bank’s Mobile School Pantry to distribute food to students and parents in the safety of their own playground, at the end of their school day. This program compliments the school lunch program and has grown, due to need.

Kol Ami donates $5,000 to the program and supplies 10 volunteers a month. Your donations and volunteer hours are needed to keep this program going. Choose a date that works for you! Please donate any amount through Kol Ami and mark your check/donation for the food bank mobile pantry.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Bonnie Rokeach at [email protected].

Sunday, September 15th at 5:30 pm

Welcome to Kol Ami! Come share your music, a joke, or a story or come support your fellow members who do!

$12 pp in advance / $15 pp at the doorFood and drinks are included in admission price

www.conkolami.org/koffee-house

We have a tradition of sharing Shabbat dinner once a month after our Erev Shabbat service. This lovely community dinner is an opportunity to step away from the busy workweek, greet the Sabbath, and enjoy a meal with friends and family.

Our monthly dinners are made possible by the charitable donations from our community. Please help us continue this series by donating to our “Dinner At The Shul” Fund or sponsoring a dinner for $360.

Go to www.conkolami.org/dinner-at-the-shul to RSVP, donate, and sponsor a dinner. Make sure to join us on April 5th and May 3rd.

FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER

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Preparing your Kosher food list?

Contact Susan Litvack at [email protected]

or 801-272-4612 to place your order or learn more.

We are fun group of women who are activists, fundraisers, and visionaries. We don’t just talk. We are women who do.

We invite all of you to join in—to put values into action with us and through our program. If you

have any questions or would like to learn more, please see one of our board members.

Alyshia Klein, President Joy Fisher, Treasurer

Carolyn Greenberg, Membership VPSharon Sonnenreich, Education VP

Jody Katz, Programming VPVirginia Hecker, Recording Secretary

Shawna Edwards, Past PresidentLinda Vigor, Past President

Please join us for our Hadassah Book Club, led by Laura Green!

MONDAY, MAY 20TH 7:00 PM

At the home of Diane Warsoff1433 Ambassador Way Salt Lake City, 84108

To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact Alyshia Klein at 801-466-1321 or at [email protected].

Available on Amazon

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SALE OF CHAMETZ IN PREPARATION FOR PASSOVER

We are commanded to remove all Chametz, "leaven" from our homes and possessions for the duration of the celebration of Passover. That is the reason why we painstakingly clean our homes prior to the holiday and why we search for crumbs of Chametz on the eve of the holiday with a candle and a feather. On the following morning, preceding Passover, we burn this leave, thus symbolically proclaiming our completion of an action intended to physically remove all Chametz from our possession.

In fact, with the best effort and intention we will probably overlook some scrap of Chametz, so we proceed to ritually sell all leftover leaven. Since we no longer have ownership of this leaven, if some remains in our homes, we are nevertheless not violating the law.

The laws of this sale are rather complex and requite the construction of the proper instrument for effecting the transaction. Rabbi Samuel L. Spector will undertake the sale on behalf of the synagogue and any of its membership that appropriately designate him as their agent.

This is a real sale, not a mere legal fiction and is final and irrevocable. Rabbi Samuel L. Spector will, at the end of the holiday, repurchase any Chametz from the non-Jew to whom it was sold. Because this is a legal contract, the exchange of money is mandatory. Please include your check payable to Congregation Kol Ami, with the completed Power of Attorney and return it to the Synagogue office no later than 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 17th. Money not used for this legal transaction will be considered Tzedakah (a donation).

I/We _________________________ hereby authorize Rabbi Samuel L. Spector to dispose of all Chametz in my/our possession wherever it may be, in accordance with the requirements of Jewish Law incorporated in the special contract for the sale of Chametz.

Name: ______________________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount enclosed: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Submit online at www.conkolami.org/sale-of-chametz.

CLEAN OUT YOUR CABINETS AND FEED THOSE IN NEED. DONATE TO OUR "NO CHAMETZ" FOOD DRIVE.

Any food (non-perishable) will be appreciated. Help feed those in need through the Jewish Family Services Food Pantry.

Bins are located in the South and West Foyers.

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MISHLOACH MANOT 2019 / 5779

Todah Rabbah to our Mishloach Manot volunteersAaron Akimseu, Laurene Barrie, Jackie Daniels, Paul Daniels, Beth Goldberg,

Virginia Hecker, Robyn Kirkham, David Litvack, Boaz Markewitz, Jeannie Mayer, Joann Newland, Kristin Ridges, Carl Smoot,

and our Mishloach Manot Chair, Sandi Goldberg

Todah Rabbah to our corporate sponsorsDan’s Fresh Market, Harmons Grocery, Maceys, Trader Joe’s

Hamantaschen HeroBoaz Markewitz and Jeannie Mayer

Geri and Gordon Siegel

Purim PatronSimon and Joy Fisher

Gary and Fran Lapin

Cheryl Ann Palmer

Shushan SponsorLarry and Laura Green

David and Erin Litvack

Diane and Arthur Warsoff

Mordechai MenschenSusan Beatty Shulman

Daniel and Ellen Burman

John and Helene Cuomo

Simon and Joy Fisher

Cheryl Ann Palmer

Sue and Bob Prottas

Pete Schwager

Esther EnthusiastDavid and Anne Asman

Stephen and Jan Coleman

Matthew and LouAnn Davidson

Danielle and Josh Feldman Karr

Roberta Hansen

Rolando/Reuben Hernandez-Trapero

Eric and Carol Hochstadt

Jim and Robyn Isaacson

Aimee Nussbaum and Yonathan Melman

Liz Paige and Woody Crowell

Jessica Piness

Amador Rivera

Robert and Debra Rothenberg

Maeera Shreiber

Lois Spiegel

Harmony and Benjamin Starr

Richard and Heidi Weinsoft

Betty and Frank Yanowitz

Janna and Ron Zamir

Additional Sponsors Janine Adler Parker

Thank you to everyone who continued to donate after March 6th

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RABBI WENGER WONDERS

Haveirim,

2019 / 5779, being the fiftieth year since I was ordained a Rabbi at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, I was asked by the Central Conference of American Rabbis to prepare a reflection on my rabbinate. I thought you might enjoy reading it as I enjoyed sharing it with colleagues. It's an idealistic statement. I pray I may endeavor to live up to it:

About the time I was ordained, Arnold Jacob Wolf alav ha-shalom, wrote a paper entitled, The Ideal Synagogue. I have saved it over the years. With modification it represents the dream of an ideal congregational rabbi I have harbored for half a century and even before.

What if there were a God? A God who was alive, concerned, somehow connected with the Jews. What, then, would the Synagogue be like? It would be a place of prayer directed toward the living God, where one could study God's cryptic communiques to man and humbly try to enact God's will in life... No poor man, no victim, no brother in need would be unwelcome to entreat these Jews. All of these deeds of the congregation would be in the service of God. Service of self would not be the purpose of that congregation. Strenuous work in prayer, in study, and in acts of compassion would preempt time or energy for self congratulation or for amusement... Entering that congregation would mean submission, not to the Rabbi or the board, but to the One who called the world (and the Synagogue) into being.

(That Synagogue would be a congregation) where all views are welcome if those who hold them do

not run away but seek further, where an atheist is (only) one who lives everywhere as if there were no God.)

The Rabbi of such a congregation will open the substance of his faith to public inspection and the accuracy of his knowledge will be on trial every day. His members will want his concern and will offer him their advice. He will learn more than he meant to learn. He will be pushed to extremities of creativity he finds dangerous and new... He will see the awful emptiness of the contemporary American Jew and most of all, his own and his predestined failure will be in the service of the Utmost... He will stand for something, some One—and encourage his people to become both free and committed.

Perhaps this congregation under God is Utopian. But Utopia is only what some call the Messiah. Messianic is what takes a long time, and Jewish is what we can do immediately.

My immediate Rabbinate has been far from this ideal, but it has been closer than many. Its best years, the greater majority, have been spent at congregations which hold active membership in both the Reform and Conservative Movements. In West Virginia and Utah I have come to learn that Judaism is a uniter of diverse Jews once they come to face and accept the commonalities of our Covenant.

Inspiring my Rabbinate have been teachings of four of my Rabbis. I paraphrase them slightly. Rabbi Maurice Pekarsky of the University of Chicago Hillel taught me: Judaism is a discipline for making a Jew into a better person. Rabbi Petuchowsky of HUC-JIR taught me: You come here wanting to be a Rabbi, but first you have to learn how

to be a Jew. Rabbi Jacob Radar Marcus taught me: Remember, Rabbis, you are in sales, not in management. God is the Manager. Rabbi Sheldon Blank taught me: For Jews, hope is a duty.

All these teachings have led me into an active life teaching, preaching, leading worship, officiating at life cycle events from womb to tomb, representing the Jewish community to the non-Jewish world from Mormons to Muslims, counseling, administering, mentoring, and nurturing potential Jews and non-Jews who love Judaism, attending an infinity of meetings, helping to set policy, distributing tzedakah, executing the will of a bachelor philanthropist, and even janitoring. All in all, I've been neither a Rav nor a Rebbe, but proudly a Reform Rabbi who teaches Judaism to Conservative and Reform Jews in Salt Lake City.

In retirement, I have spent three wonderful seasons in Israeli Youth Villages and nearly four fulfilling years as Rabbi in Residence in Alaska. I taught world religions in a liberal arts college for eleven years. Twice, in between my successors, I've assumed full Rabbinic duties. I belong to two Havuot.

Rochelle and I continue our lives together in Salt Lake City, the place that has become our home. I continue to teach teens and adults and officiate when asked in the Synagogue where we raised our two wonderful children. Close friends surround us here, and two plots await in the Salt Lake Jewish Cemetery.

In 1987, Rabbi Morris Hershman of the URJ told me: If you can raise a merger of convenience into a vision, you'll be success. I'm still working at it.

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GRAVE MATTERS

By Carol Hochstadt

CREMATION REVISITED — THE FINAL DESTINATION A Grave Matters article published in 2010 provided basic information about Judaism’s approach to cremation vs. traditional burial. Recent requests for revisiting the topic have spawned this column, which goes beyond the basics by raising some questions that should be considered before a Jew decides to choose cremation (which is discouraged by all branches of Judaism).

What will be the final destination of the cremated remains (“cremains”)?

Most professionals who work with mourners agree that a specific final destination for cremains is very important. Some people put the cremains in a closet or on a mantle without thought as to what will become of them many years in the future. Will the next generation want to inherit cremains or will they be discarded over the years? A funeral director told me that he received a call from someone in California who had purchased a large box of books at a garage sale. Near the bottom of the box was an urn holding the cremains of someone who had died in Utah. With the help of police, the shocked purchaser was able to locate the family that had inadvertently sold “grandma” in a grab-bag of books. Another local person who missed her husband’s company chose to put the container with his cremains into the trunk of her car—so that she could take him with her wherever she went. Five years later, she called a mortuary because she was too “weirded out” to open her trunk. She drove her car to the mortuary so that they could open the trunk, remove her husband, and install him in a niche at the cemetery; she could now place things in her trunk. If people cannot let go of a loved one’s cremains (by placing them in a final destination), ultimately in future years those cremains may be treated with an unintended lack of respect.

What final destination is available for Jewish cremains in Utah?

Locally, we accept cremated remains for in-ground burial only in our (Reform) B’nai Israel Cemetery. Because we do not encourage

IN MEMORIAMOur Community Mourns the Loss of

Mabel Naleeilehua BellMother of Paula Akimseu

A.J. CoronellaWoody Coronella's ex-wife

Roy E. HinzFather of Vicki Hinz

Michael S. KottlerHusband of Linda Kottler

Erza EricksonNephew of Amanda Green

Phillis ScholnickMother of Tracy Gruber

Abe KatzSalt Lake Jewish Community MemberHolocaust SurvivorDear friend to many

www.jewishcemeteryutah.org

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cremation, we have not built a columbarium or place where containers can be placed in a niche. The benefit of in-ground burial is that the mourners will know that their loved one’s remains, and the permanent marker they erect, are located at a consecrated place where they may visit. We have heard laments from many relatives whose loved ones have rejected a permanent burial in favor of being scattered, so we encourage you to be aware of your family’s feelings before choosing this path. If you elect in-ground burial for cremains, optionally we can sell a second “Right to Burial” so that a couple may both be buried within one plot.

If I don’t want burial, what legal destination options are available to me?

There are several legal options available; most importantly, if you are considering the “scattering” option, find out if a permit is required for the location and ensure that your family follows the rules. One popular scattering location, Disney World, absolutely forbids it. People are escorted out of the park if caught, and a “HEPA cleanup” vacuum is used to remove any remains. On the other hand, national parks allow scattering, but they require a permit. By obtaining a permit, you are promising that you will restrict scattering to specified areas (which do not include trails, campgrounds, etc.). The Utah Code

(58-9-611) is very specific on “Disposition of cremated remains” and should be consulted. Laws such as The Clean Water Act protect inland rivers and lakes from becoming polluted by cremains so a permit is required by whatever state agency manages each particular waterway. It is illegal to scatter cremains on the grounds of a cemetery except if they have a dedicated scattering garden.

What might go wrong?

Unfortunately, many cremains are not collected at the mortuary by a family representative and they remain unclaimed. Internal family strife or indecision regarding the final destination is one reason, with ignorance/forgetfulness being another. Finally, since picking up the cremains brings home the reality of the death, some people cannot bring themselves to face it. The Jewish burial ritual, with its speed and the finality of lowering the casket and shoveling soil onto it, clearly addresses the need to help a family to face the sad reality. Cremation, which is a more “arm’s length” activity, lacks the psychological impact that is so helpful for the mourners.

We would be happy to provide you with a copy of our previous article about cremation; please send your request via the “Contact Us” tab on the Cemetery Association’s website at www.jewishcemeteryutah.org.

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Strengthening Individuals & Families of all backgrounds through Counseling, Advocacy

SOLUTIONS TO SENIOR HUNGER • AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH • CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM

FREE! Pre-registration required. Family dinner included.• Enrichment for children 0 – 12 offered concurrent with

the parent workshop• Skills-based learning environment• Based on empirically validated research• Personal issues not disclosed • Participants must commit to all six sessions

The program is the first of its kind in Utah. It is an innovative and effective tool which provides personalized music playlists to seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Gleeful, a choir JFS helped to create for persons living with dementia and their care partner. To join the choir or for more information, contact Rosemary at [email protected] or call 801-746-4334.

HAPPENINGSJFS holds various Workshops and Lectures.

For more info on these programs, visit our website at www.jfsutah.org or contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or 801-746-4334.

1111 East Brickyard Road, Ste. 218, Salt Lake City 84106801-746-4334

650 Round Valley Drive, Park City 84068435-640-6697

JFS’s Music & Memory Program

SHAVU’OT SERVICES

Erev Shavu'ot, Saturday, June 8th at 6:00 pm—join us for Torah and cheesecake as we celebrate Shavu'ot, the "Festival of Weeks."

8:30 pm Shavu'ot Potluck on the Patio

9:00 pm Shavu'ot Candle Lighting and Service (Main Sanctuary)

10:00 pm Speaker (Main Sanctuary)

11:00 pm Midnight Study Session with Coffee and Nosh (South Multi-Purpose Room)

Sunday, June 9th at 9:00 amShavu'ot Morning I Service and Yizkor

We will be celebrating Adult B’nai Mitzvah of several congregants

Monday, June 10th at 9:00 amShavu'ot Morning II Service and Yizkor

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THE KOL AMI MIKVEH

Kol Ami has a modern, heated Mikveh available to all of our members for immersions and other ritual needs. If you have any questions about the Mikveh or would like to make an appointment, please contact the office at [email protected] or 801-484-1501.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

Laurene Barrie

Abbey Bentley and Michael Aberman

Lauren Cetlin

Hannah Fudin and Kristopher Colley

Robert and Anne Goldberg

Andrew Gotshalk and Joelle Kanshepolsky

Melissa and Michael Jensen

Shayna Kirsch-Rogers and Benjamin Rogers

Elizabeth Knight-Crum and Terry Crum

Josh Lipman

Ruth Magleby

Stefanie Marxreiter and Daniel Reich

Maridon Romney and Saul Jauregui

Rae Serbeck

David Kaplan, CPA, CFA

[email protected] 801-520-1353

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Tax planning and preparation (business and personal)

Financial planning and investment manage

IRS representation for complex tax issues

Small business consulting

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TODAH RABBAH!

OUR THANKS FOR REMEMBERING THE SYNAGOGUE These donations were received between December 4th and March 2nd

High Holiday Appeal Donations

Adult Education FundIn honor of the Congregation

AnonymousDavid and Sandra Goldberg

Dutch Torah FundIn loving memory of Morris and Anne Winkler, Lawrence Langer, Billy Birdwell, Gilbert Birdwell, James Birdwell Jr., John Speaks, Dona Zinik, Teresa O'Pry Weiner Berganini, and William "Bill" Simon

Debra Winkler

Epstein Indigent Cemetery FundFreida and Harv Sweitzer

Esther's Garden: Bert Spiegel Memorial FundIn memory of Bert for benches in Esther's Garden

Arthur and Debra Sandack

General FundIn honor of the Congregation

Anonymous David E. and Pamela AnismanDavid and Anne AsmanDale BrouilletteMatt and LouAnn DavidsonSheldon and Rita Elman Tracy George and Chris SchaefferBernard Grosser and Karen McArthurVirginia Hecker-BordersNedda HendlerRolando Hernandez-TraperoPeter and Judith IntratorNeil KaplanRochelle Kaplan and Art LipsonMichael and Heather KingCharlotte Kesler KirkwoodScott KlepperDavid and Erin LitvackJohn and Bria MertensMorton Pellatt and Martha SlatteryMichelle RoosJames and Barbara SchallheimRoger and Amy Segal

Donald and Ronnie StrassbergHilary Verson

In loving memory of my sweet dad, Michael Weiner

Judi Peddersen

In honor of Gary Lapin's big birthdayEd and Marsha BronskyPaul and Jackie DanielsLois Spiegel

In loving memory of Freida's father, Nathan Pritzker

Freida and Harv Sweitzer

In loving memory of Ira's parents, Morris and Tiby Field

Lili and Ira Field

In loving memory of the Rosen and White families

Peggy and Jon Feder

To say "Thank You" to the Congregation for welcoming our daughter, Pari, into the Salt Lake City Jewish Community

James and Judith Keller

Joint CKA-Utah Food Bank Pantry ProjectIn honor of those in need

David and Anne Asman

Oneg/Kiddush Fund In honor of Susi Soria

Raul and Susi Soria

Rabbi Discretionary FundIn honor of Rabbi Samuel L. Spector

Jason and Eliane Wiese

Religious School Scholarship Fund In honor of the children of our Religious School

Paul and Jackie DanielsDaniel and Nina FeldmanSimon and Joy FisherDiane LindermanSteven and Tamar LobellIra Tannenbaum

Sally Ginsberg Fund Anonymous

Youth Programming In honor of our children

Chad Schaeffer

Regular Donations

Adult Education FundIn loving memory of my dad, Zalmon Horn

Susan Horn

Ben & Sonia Cohne Education FundBruce and Lynn Cohne

In loving memory of Howard's mother, Sonia Segal Cohne

Howard and Anita Cohne

Cantor Discretionary FundIn honor of Danielle becoming a Bat Mitzvah and to say "Thank You"

Giora Garay

Cantor Emeritus Discretionary FundIn loving memory of my father, Meir Lipka

Sarina Kalay

Confirmation Class L'Taken Trip to DC Donation

Amador Rivera Bruce and Lynn CohneSimon and Joy FisherDavid and Erin LitvackHelen and Rick Rappaport

Dinner At The Shul FundIn honor of the Congregation

Mollie Barnard and Olga TimirgalievaWendy Bat-Sarah and Lev MallingerSheldon and Rita ElmanHannah Fudin and Kristopher ColleyLawrence and Laura GreenRolando Hernandez-TraperoRay JacobsAdam and Yifat LevensteinMaridon Romney and Saul JaureguiPete SchwagerArnold and Kay Tran

In honor of the Dinner At The Shul CrewSandra KahnLeslie and Joyce Kelen

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Endowment Trust Donation In honor of the Congregation

Bruce and Lynn Cohne

Epstein Indigent Burial Fund In loving memory of Irene's father, Ralph A. Elizondo

Scott and Irene Kramer

Esther's GardenIn honor of the Congregation

Bruce and Lynn Cohne

In memory of Dona ZinikRichard and Helene Jaffe

To wish Marsha Bronsky a good recoveryFreida and Harv Sweitzer

Esther's Garden: Bert Spiegel Memorial FundIn loving memory of Bert Spiegel

Daniel and Ellen Burman John and Helene CuomoJay and Julie JacobsonLarry and Gail KaplanJames and Barbara Schallheim

In memory of Bert Spiegel for the benches in the Garden supported by the Neshama Groups

Michael and Susan Zuhl

To wish Marsha Bronsky a speedy recoveryBetty and Frank Yanowitz

General FundIn honor of the Congregation

Janine Adler Parker and David ParkerDale BrouilletteDavid Goldenberg and Karen LindauAndrew Gotshalk and

Joelle Kanshepolsky

In honor of Congregation Kol Ami, a Congregation for "All Our People" and a very special place

Sandra Kahn

In honor of our Minyan-airesMinyan Group, Anonymous

In loving memeory of my uncle, Jose "Cheo" Casanova

Amador Rivera

In loving memory in Peter's mother, Charlotte Litvack

Peter amd Susan Litvack

In loving memory of Arnie's first wife, Hazel Lieberman

Helen Barr

In loving memory of Art's father, Edward LIpson

Rochelle Kaplan and Art Lipson

In loving memory of Beth's mother, Doris Krensky

Beth Krensky and Edward Gorfinkle

In loving memory of Daphna's grandfather, Dovid Leib Silberberg

Amador Rivera

In loving memory of David's grandfather, Samuel Friedman

David and Margie Arnovitz

In loving memory of David's mother, Shirley Kronenberg

David and Barbara Kronenberg

In loving memory of Dona ZinikDavid Dezen and Edna Pollin

In loving memory of Eileen's father, Hal Hallet

Eileen Hallet Stone and Randy Silverman

In loving memory of Elena's grandfathers, Petr Sorokin and David Zilberman

Elena and Serge Weissburd

In loving memory of Elena's great uncle, Boris Sorokin

Elena and Serge Weissburd

In loving memory of Gene's father, Milton Pepper

Gene and Marilyn Pepper

In loving memory of Hal's mother, Ethel Pollock

Hal and Elaine Pollock

In loving memory of Harold Jaffe, Helene Jaffe's brother

Richard and Helene Jaffe

In loving memory of Heidi's beloved mother, Miriam Shapiro

Richard and Heidi Weinsoft

In loving memory of Henryk's mother, Jena Hech

Malgorzata and Henryk Hecht

In loving memory of Henyk's father, Nathan Hecht

Malgorzata and Henryk HechtLoren Weiss and Gina Dalton

In loving memory of Jacqueline's father, Howard Learner

Alan and Jacqueline Fogel

In loving memory of Jerry's daughter, Robyn Anne Pawl

Sandra Kesselman and Jerry Pawl

In loving memory of Jerry's father, Armen Arthur Einhorn

Gerald and Carol Einhorn

In loving memory of Joel's mother, Marianne Shilcrat

Joel and Sherri Shilcrat

In loving memory of Malcolm's father, Max Skolnick

Malcolm and Lois Skolnick

In loving memory of my daughter, Judy Marks Wiley

John David Marks, Sr.

In loving memory of my father, Samuel Friedman

Barbara Arnovitz

In loving memory of my father, Victor KasselMalka Kassel

In loving memory of my father-in-law, Moses Spiegel

Ruth Ellenbogen Spiegel

In loving memory of my husband, Bill SimonMarsha Simon

In loving memory of my husband, Daniel Hudson

Lynne Wimmer

In loving memory of my husband, Grigory Shimanovich; my father, Vasia Zbirnea; and my mother, Haritina Zbirnea

Tamara Shimanovich

In loving memory of my mother, Edith LuchsGail Hertz

In loving memory of my mother, Helen Elizabeth Bronson

Elizabeth Smith

In loving memory of my mother, Jean Schulman

Susan Schulman

In loving memory of my mother, Polin Imkhanitskava

Vladimir Gutin

In loving memory of my wife, Ivy Bell-BazerAlan Bazer

In loving memory of Orlene's grandmother, Clarie Henteleff

Alan and Orlene Cohen

In loving memory of our father, Norman Nathan

Harold Natan and Shirley Nathan Greenblatt

General Fund donation in loving memory of our grandfather, Moses Nathan

Harold Natan and Shirley Nathan Greenblatt

In loving memory of Peter's father, William Litvack

Peter and Susan Litvack

In loving memory of Ray's sister, Alida Kesner Renedo

Raymond and Laya Kesner

In loving memory of Robert's fater, Philip Goldberg

Robert and Anne Goldberg

In loving memory of Rose's mother, Bella Katz DeCurtis

Edwin and Rose Thielen

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In loving memory of Roza Shvarts, Zina Shvarts, Boris Shvarts, Frima Kogan, Mandel Kogan, and Phavel Shvarts

Anna Tsipelzon

In loving memory of Sandy's father, Lois Walsky

Sandra Kesselman and Jerry Pawl

In loving memory of Susan's mother, Goldie Mirotznik

Peter and Susan Litvack

In loving memory of Tanya's brother, Gregory Shimanovich

Jim and Tanya Cheklin

In loving memory of Timothy DahlquistDavid and Vivian DowsettIna Sable

In loving memroy of Alan's mother, Sylvia "Sybil" Cohen

Alan and Orlene Cohen

In memory of Davette's and Debra's mother and our cousin, Dona Zinik

Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld

In memory of Dona Stark ZinikBarbara ArnovitzMarilyn BrombergEdgemount Homes HOA, Inc.Floyd and Judy EschlerRobert and Rosanne GordonJudith GreenfieldDavid Hillson and Eileen GreveyJeanne KimballNorma MathesonGregory and Ruth RechShirley RossaShellie Specter and Robert DavidsonPaul and Stephanie Veasy

In memory of the fantastic and delightful Dona Zinik

Gary Doctorman and Karen Fjeldsted

In loving memory of Judy's aunt, Miriam Shapiro

Floyd and Judy Eschler

In loving memory of Howard's father, Nate Kaplan

Howard and Georgia Kaplan

In loving memory of Howard's father, Nate Kaplan

Howard and Georgia Kaplan

Hanukkah for All FundIn honor of our children

AnonymousGiora GarayPaul and Jackie Daniels

Joint CKA-Utah Food Bank Pantry ProjectTo wish Mimi Turner a speedy recovery

Betty and Frank Yanowitz

KAJY donation from Hanukkah MarketAnonymous

Minyan-aires FundIn honor of Minyan-aires

AnonymousMinyan Group

Mishloach ManotIn honor of the Congregation

Lawrence and Laura GreenLiz PaigeCheryl Ann PalmerJessica PinessAmador Rivera

Mitzvah NetworkIn loving memory of Davette's mother, Dona Zinik, and to say "Thank You" to Fran Lapin and Hindy Friedman who were so very helpful when my mother died

Davette Zinik and Dan Dorenfeld

In loving memory of Debra's mother, Dona Zinik, and to say "Thank You" to the Mitzvah Network and especially to Fran Lapin, Hindy Friedman, and Rabbi Wenger for all the help received during the Shiva

Debra Zinik and Ed Boxer

In loving memory of Mark's parents, Sam and Frances Sapitsky

Mark Sapitsky and Richard Metzner

Office Supplies DonationIn honor of the office staff

Sandra KahnBoaz Markewitz and Jeanmarie MayerLana and Sean Stoddard

Oneg/Kiddush FundIn honor of Danielle Garay becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Alber and Theresa Goldberg

In honor of my daughter, Danielle, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Giora Garay

In loving memory of Gary's mother, Dorothy Sue Lapin

Gary and Fran Lapin

In loving memory of Karen's father, Warren Lindau

David Goldenberg and Karen Lindau

In loving memory of my mother, Gladys Gladstone Rosenberg

Joel Rosenberg

In loving memory of my parents, Thomas Masten and Nellie Armbruster Palmer

Cheryl Ann Palmer

In honor of Kai becoming a Bar MitzvahJordan Gerton and Brenda Mann

In honor of our son, Eli Bloch, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Kara Pettit and Steve Bloch

Pepper Chapel FundIn loving memory of Phil's great-grandfather, Isaac Pepper

Phillip and Vicki Pepper

In honor of Phillip Pepper's birthdayLarry and Tobi Morgan

In loving memory of Dean's grandfather, Leo Jacobson; brother, Jerome B. Pepper; and niece, Barrie Lynn Pepper

Dean and Jeanne Pepper

In loving memory of our daughter, Caryn Pepper

Dean and Jeanne Pepper

In loving memory of Phillip's father, Jerome B. Pepper

Phillip and Vicki Pepper

Prayer Book FundIn loving memory of my father, Edward Eisen

David Eisen

To wish Leon Shaposhnikov a Happy 99th Birthday

Joel and Elaine MillerBetty and Frank Yanowitz

In honor of Ralph Golberg's 80th birthdayIra Tannenbaum

In loving memory of my cousin, Louis Tannenbaum

Ira Tannenbaum

In loving memory of my husband, Daniel Eric Hudson

Lynne Wimmer

Purim DonationIn honor of the Congregation

Virginia Hecker-Borders

Rabbi Discretionary FundIn honor of Rabbi Samuel L. Spector

Jordan Gerton and Brenda MannFreida and Harv Sweitzer

In honor of my beloved daughter, Karina Barth

Ellen Barth

In loving memory my husband, Robert SiegelArlene Boord Siegel

In loving memory of Morris' father, Harry Weiss

Morris and Bernie Weiss

In loving memory of my father, William Schulman

Susan Schulman

In loving memory of my son, Joshua SiegelArlene Boord Siegel

In honor of my daughter, Danielle, becoming a Bat Mitzvah and to say "Thank You"

Giora Garay

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In loving memory of my husband, Tim Dahlquist, and in appreciation for the kind and comforting words at my husband's funeral service

Judy Dahlquist

In memory of Janine Parker's father, Sheldon Adler

Susan Schulman

In loving memory of Jay's father, Louis Spector

Jay and Barbara Spector

Rabbi InstallationIn honor of Rabbi Samuel L. Spector

Anonymous Orly and Ehud ArdonBunk and Nita FoxJordan Gerton and Brenda MannMyles and Carolyn GreenbergDouglas Grossman and

Irene Stukshis GrossmanAndrew and Tracy GruberJim and Amy IrelandCantor Laurence and Nomi LoebBoaz Markewitz and Jeanmarie MayerCheryl Ann PalmerEvan SandersThe Temple Judea BrotherhoodEan Woodbury

In memory of David Asman's mother, Carol Asman

Jackie Osherow

In memory of Doris KrenskyLois Spiegel

Rabbi Installation Religious School AppealIn honor of the children of our Religious School

Andrea AlcabesDavid E. and Pamela AnismanDavid AnsonPatrice Arent and David MockIrvin and Ada Mae CrouseLaura and Dan CushmanDavid and Vivian DowsettNicole and Scott FenwickBonnie Friedman and

Cantor Gerald MillerJordan Gerton and Brenda MannMichael Ginsberg and

Sheryl Luskin GinsbergMartin and Susan GoffinLawrence and Laura GreenDouglas Grossman and

Irene Stukshis GrossmanSarah Hartnig Kayne and Adam KayneVirginia Hecker-BordersRachel Hess and John KoutroubaJim and Amy IrelandJames and Robyn Isaacson

Jay and Julie JacobsonRachel KayneGary and Fran LapinBoaz Markewitz and Jeanmarie MayerAlyssa Levy and Janet MorleyLillian LandDavid and Erin LitvackUri Loewenstein and Elizabeth TashjianJohn and Bria MertensDavid and Michelle OelsnerMartha PaigeVictor and Karla PardiniRich and Nancy PotashnerJanice RinskyAmador RiveraSusan SandackDavid Sandweiss and Kristine CampbellRoger and Amy SegalDavid and Sharon SonnenreichGary and Jacqueline SpectorRabbi Samuel L. Spector and Jill GoffinBenjamin and Harmony StarrDonald and Ronnie StrassbergMelissa and Marc SternfieldJeffery Stevenson and Lori KrasnyIra TannenbaumJen and Jeremy VorosArthur Warsoff and Diane Hartz WarsoffRichard and Heidi WeinsoftLoren Weiss and Gina DaltonLynne Wimmer

Rabbi Installation Religious School Appeal to help sponsor 10th Grade Confirmation TripIn honor of the children of our Religious School

Martin and Sheila GelmanBernard Grosser and Karen McArthur

Rabbi Installation Religious School Appeal to sponsor one 11-12 grade studentIn honor of the children of our Religious School

Arthur and Debra Sandack

In honor of Lili Field's birthday and the children of our Religious School

Knute and Mazal Peterson

Religious School FundIn honor of the children of the Religious School

Kroger

In loving memory of Frank's father, Paul Yanowitz

Betty and Frank Yanowitz

In loving memory of Laya's father, Maurice Floch

Raymond and Laya Kesner

In loving memory of my father, Joseph Frankel

Julie Abrams

In loving memory of my father, Max AvnerDennis Avner

In loving memory of my husband, Bert Spiegel

Lois Spiegel

To wish Leon Shaposhnikov a wonderful Happy Birthday

Freida and Harv Sweitzer

In loving memory of my mother, Corinne Segal

Eileen Segal Ingenthron, Eileen

For Religious School SSTO projectsSandweiss, David & Campbell, Kristine

Religious School Scholarship FundIn honor of the children of the Religious School

Alan and Orlene CohenBruce and Lynn Cohne

Religious School ScripsIn honor of the children of the Religious School

Debra Winkler

Social Action FundIn loving memory of my father, Harry J. Finke

Lois Spiegel

In the name of Ronald A. & Barbara Criss Gunton of Greenwood Arkansas in remembrance of those who endured the massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and to help those in our refugee community

Ronald Gunton and Barbara Criss Gunton

Torah FundIn loving memory of Andrea's mother, Bettie Richtel

Michael and Andrea Skolkin

In loving memory of my husband, Herman Spiegel

Ruth Ellenbogen Spiegel

In loving memory of Norm's mother, Frances Sapitsky

Norman and Libba Sapitsky

In loving memory of Norm's grandfather, Sol Sapitsky and Norm's uncle, Aizik

Norman and Libba Sapitsky

Tu B'shevat Seder DonationIn honor of our Congregation

Rabbi Samuel L. Spector

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Sarah Stein, Religious School Assistant [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x26

Sarah Kayne, Program Coordinator / Youth [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x36

OFFICE HOURS Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

CLERGY AND STAFF

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive CommitteeBoaz Markewitz, PresidentJohn Cuomo, Past PresidentHank Levine, TreasurerSheryl Ginsberg, SecretaryTeresa Bruce, Co-President ElectJim Issacson, Co-President Elect

ADDITIONALCONTACTS

Board Members

Emily Bauman

Joy Fisher

Larry Green

Myles Greenberg

Virginia Hecker

Gary Lapin

John Mertens

Greg Saunders

Ean Woodbury

Samuel L. SpectorRabbi

[email protected] x24

Frederick L. WengerRabbi Emeritus

[email protected] x21

Daniel BurmanExecutive Director

[email protected] x22

Debra Winkler, Office [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x27

Lana Stoddard, [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x30

Lisa Kaufman, Administrative [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x21

Fedor Shashkov, Building Maintenance801-484-1501 x21

Victor Ilcov-Belei, Building Maintenance801-484-1501 x21

Wendy Bat-SarahCantor / Religious School Director

[email protected] x28

Laurence D. LoebCantor Emeritus

[email protected] x21

Gift Shop: Cathy Siegel / [email protected] / 801-484-1501 x53

Playful Learning Preschool: Kimberly Saul / [email protected] / 801-232-0281

Cemetery Association: Carol Hochstadt / [email protected] / 801-484-1501 x25 www.jewishcemeteryutah.org

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Congregation Kol Ami is an affiliate of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Union for Reform Judaism

QUARTERLY BULLETIN

2425 East Heritage Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84109PHONE 801-484-1501 • FAX 801-484-1162 • [email protected] • www.conkolami.org

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAHPERMIT #1289

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We’re excited to launch our new (monthly!) Jewish "Cocktails and Craftivities" series designed by-and-for Young Professionals (ages 21 – 40). Programs

meet offsite in members’ homes, apartments, backyards, and more.

Wednesday, June 12th • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm • The Kayne Home RSVP at www.conkolami.org/cocktails-and-craftivities

(RSVP for address / $5 suggested donation)

Questions? Ideas? Get in touch with Sarah Kayne at [email protected].


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