October / November / December 2019 Publication Number 4 for the Year 2019 Elul / Cheshvan / Tishrei / Kislev / Tevet 5780

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KOL AMI LIVING QUARTERLY BULLETIN SHABBAT SERVICES SCHEDULE

Date Torah Portion Friday Saturday

October 4 – 5 Vayeilech 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

6:30 pm — Birthday & Anniversary October 11 – 12 Ha-Azinu 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service Erev Shabbat Service

9:00 am — Benyamin Mallinger October 18 – 19 Chol Hamoed Sukkot 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah Service

Shabbat M’var’khim 5:30 pm — Shabbatinis, Shir Shabbat October 25 – 26 9:00 am — Emily Fisher Bat Mitzvah Service Bereshit Service & Dinner

6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service and November 1 – 2 Noach 9:00 am — Maya Levin Bat Mitzvah Service Dinner At The Shul

6:30 pm — Birthday & Anniversary November 8 – 9 Lech Lecha 9:00 am — Lia Treloar Bat Mitzvah Service Erev Shabbat Service

November 15 – 16 Vayera 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Dovan Lapin Bar Mitzvah Service

Shabbat M’var’khim 5:30 pm — Shabbatinis, Shir Shabbat November 22 – 23 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service Chayei Sara Service & Dinner

November 29 – 30 Toldot 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service December 6 – 7 Vayetzei 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service and Dinner At The Shul

6:30 pm — Birthday & Anniversary December 13 –14 Vayishlach 9:00 am — Hayden Garber Bar Mitzvah Service Erev Shabbat Service

December 20 – 21 Vayeshev 6:30 pm — Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service

5:30 pm — Shabbatinis, Shir Shabbat December 27 – 28 Hanukkah 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Morning Service Service & Dinner

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2 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 FROM OUR RABBI, SAMUEL L. SPECTOR

What exactly is the point of a Rabbi? Rabbi is; I later learned that he was right: After all, are there not plenty of people in being a successful Rabbi means that we the community who are knowledgeable do not just grow our numbers, but rather enough to teach classes and plenty of that we instill Judaism into the lives of people articulate enough to give a our community members and enrich our sermon, so what does the Rabbi do? community with these values. A synagogue should not be focused on growing A Rabbi’s main job, as I see it, is to set a membership, but rather, on growing vision for the community. We learn that Judaism, and as a result, the members “Without a vision, the people will perish” will come when they see that we are (Proverbs 29:18). A Rabbi has to draw on promoting a cause that they want to Jewish history, texts, and look at where support for a world that is troubled. we are now and where we are going and implement a plan for how to get us from Over the next couple years, our synagogue our actuality to a desired result. will be working, through our social action committee, to combat homelessness and This past year, our synagogue grew hunger in Utah, something that everyone, immensely in terms of membership, which regardless of religious or political affiliation, is wonderful, but many are mistaken in can get behind. Though it is an ambitious thinking that the job of the clergy is to goal, through the works in Esther’s Garden, be salespeople and solely recruit for our Religious School, our prayers, and our membership. I learned this lesson over adult education, it is our hope that we can lunch with one of my mentors who was stamp out homelessness in our community. bemoaning to me that he was not sure As we enter this new year, please join us that his rabbinate had been successful. I in creating a holier Utah, and in doing so, could not believe my ears, “You grew a better Kol Ami. your synagogue from 300 to 900 families in 15 years! How was your rabbinate not Samuel L. Spector successful?!?” The Rabbi told me that that Rabbi is not what the definition of a successful

LUNCH & LEARN WITH RABBI SPECTOR October 23rd and December 11th at 11:15 am The Wellington (4522 South 1300 East) lunch&learn This group of mostly Seniors joins to chat, chew, and learn about a different topic each month.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 3 FROM OUR CANTOR, WENDY BAT-SARAH

WHAT IS JEWISH PRAYER? OR “WHAT PAGE ARE WE ON?

Jewish prayer is Sacred Theater and this time, we are meant to recreate service is meant to reenact the a guided meditation. The difficulty the moment when Moses stood scene at Mt. Sinai when Moses first is that most prayer-books find it face to face with the Source of received the Torah and brought impossible to communicate the Life at the burning bush. The it to the people. This is why we structure of the meditation or the words which begin this prayer are parade the Torah around the grandeur of the theater. This leaves the same phrase with which God synagogue at this time. Congregants simply wondering identified God-self to Moses,“Tell what page we’re on, or why we’re [them] that Adonai the God of Following the Torah Service we saying these words again. their fathers, the God of Abraham, have two additional sections of the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob prayer. During the High Holidays, Morning services—typically the sent you.” the Amidah which follows contains longest—are designed to re-enact the most important prayers, Revelation itself. They do this by The Amidah changes depending and is the time when we have bringing us through three steps of on the nature of the day in experiences that are unique to preparation. After what is meant the Jewish ritual calendar. For these days, such as the hundred to be the peak experience—the example, the weekday Amidah has blasts of the Shofar or the Torah Service—we are then led slightly more mundane concerns reenactment of the High Priest’s back to daily life through two steps than a does the Shabbat Amidah. personal prayers over 2,000 years down. Successful prayer, just like During the High Holidays, most ago when the Temple stood. yoga or a workout, leaves us better of the special texts which call prepared to face the day with a to mind the themes of the days Finally, we take a step away from whole heart and a loving soul. will be found in the Amidah. the intensity of prayer, with a few In a Conservative service, the anthems (Eyn K’eiloheynu, Adon We begin with a few Psalms to Amidah is recited silently and then Olam, etc.), and a remembrance wake us up and get us into a clearer repeated aloud by the Shaliah of our loved ones whose lives have state of mind. We then move Tzibbur (typically the Cantor, but ended; and we step back out into through the Bar’khu (the Call to technically anyone qualified to the world. Worship) and the Sh’ma (a central recite this section). In a Reform statement of faith), to a reminder service, the beginning of the This Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, of the moment when we became Amidah is sung aloud and a time Sukkot, and Simchat Torah… I a People with a sacred task in the for silent prayer follows. invite you on a journey: a journey world. This moment occurs each into your own soul, and a journey time that we re-enact the Exodus For the Sages, study of Torah was outward into a world transformed from Egypt and the moment of the the peak experience of any service. by your new commitments to parting of the Sea of Reeds. This would include: recitation in actions filled with Justice and with Hebrew, simultaneous translation Loving-Kindness. At that moment of communal by one of the Gabbaim standing unity, we turn to the core of next to the person chanting, and Wendy Bat-Sarah each prayer service which is the an expansion upon the themes of Cantor and Religious Amidah—the Standing Prayer. At the scripture. This section of the School Director

4 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KOL AMI'S AMAZING MEMBERSHIP

We have the best members! On playing was awe inspiring. us plan the amount of food and Friday, September 6th we held our Rabbi Samuel L. Spector and donations are always appreciated. Annual New Member and Member Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah On the fourth Friday of each month Appreciation Erev Shabbat event. I accompanied by a guitar-led, we hold our Shir Shabbat Service. wish you all could have been there. spirited service that was highlighted This service is lay-lead and provides by blessings for an active devoted an environment for spirited singing We started in the beautiful member who is moving out of town and dancing. We follow this service surroundings of Esther’s Garden. and blessings for our new Members with a catered Shabbat Dinner. There, surrounded by peaches and all our Kol Ami membership. Reservations are required for the for the picking and a table full of Shabbat dinner and there is a harvest for the taking, we enjoyed The evening continued as we nominal charge. wine and cheese, the drink of moved into the Social Hall for the day, and great conversations. Dinner At The Shul, deliciously Please find the time to attend Everyone just loved the opportunity prepared by Dov Delay. The good our events, meet and greet our to meet new friends and greet problem was that we overfilled amazing Members, make new long time friends. The energy was the 11 tables we had set for the friends, and welcome each other wonderful as older Members were evening. The evening went on to our Kol Ami family. so energized by all the new faces and on with multiple L'chaims and families, newer Members and commitments to see each If you are not a Member yet, connected with older ones, and other soon, and with gratitude we’re excited to meet you and new bonds were created. You know to Congregation Kol Ami for help you to join. everyone was having a great time being an open welcoming active because the flow to the sanctuary Congregation For All Our People. L’shanah Tovah — May this year for Shabbat Service was very slow be filled with happiness, joy, to get going. We hold Dinner At The Shul on the and good health! first Friday of every month. Services Once inside the Sanctuary the begin at 6:30 pm and are followed Danny Burman collective sound of strong voices by dinner sponsored by the Executive Director raised in prayer and children Congregation. Reservations help

UPCOMING SUKKOT SERVICES SH'MINI ATZERET SERVICE Monday, October 14th at 9:00 am Monday, October 21st at 9:00 am HOLIDAY Tuesday, October 15th at 9:00 am SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICES SERVICES HOSHANAH RABBAH SERVICE Monday, October 21st at 6:00 pm Sunday, October 20th at 8:00 am Tuesday, October 22nd at 9:00 am

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 5 FROM THE PRESIDENTS

L’Shanah Tovah! A happy, presidency becomes more this, I’m very proud to say that our healthy new year to all! manageable for a single individual. membership currently stands at approximately 400 families, which We sit to write this before the We’ve been in this building for represents an increase of about holidays, thinking that the new roughly 40 years, without much 50 Members since this time last year is probably a good time to of a makeover. We have far more year, or a growth of 14% percent. consider our vision for this coming employees crammed into the Just as hopefully most of us have year. Wait, what’s this “we” and office area now than even 10 been warmly welcomed into the “our” in a President’s message? years ago, much less 40. We have Kol Ami family, it’s important that been working with a designer and all of us, not just the professionals, Something new this year, Co- are hoping to soon embark on a and not just the board, but all of Presidents. How did this come redesign of the office space that us welcome these new faces into about? Well, besides there being among many other benefits, will our “mishpachah.” During these far fewer candidates interested in improve efficiencies. holidays and time of renewal, this position than the Democratic please find a new face to make nomination, we also know that What we’re looking at is to shift friends with. Be it coffee, a walk, or Congregation Kol Ami currently most of the office personnel to Shabbat dinner, the difference you presents more work than a single the current Gift Shop location make will be priceless and it will volunteer with a career and family Then, possibly in a phase two, serve to strengthen our family. can manage on their own. Sure update the current office space to there’s an excellent and most provide a private meeting space Also, look for upgrades to the capable board in addition to the as well as offices for the Executive entrance to Esther's Garden. We president, but there’s only one Director and Cantor/Religious as a community share the harvest “bat phone!” School Director. of the garden with food banks, which is a central idea to Judaism... We currently have the fun Teresa and I are also trying to share with those in need. We challenge, and it is fun, of being give Kol Ami a more professional continue to upgrade this space as in a place of great change feel inside the walls. A couple yet another opportunity for us to including phenomenal growth of years ago we collaborated on gather, study, and pray. in membership. Teresa and I putting together Kol Ami’s first compliment each other in that we Personnel Handbook, and we’re We could go on for hours about feel we bring different strengths now continuing from there to the wonders and success of Kol to the board. It’s a lot of work, help create job descriptions for Ami, but the best way to learn but sometimes greater efforts everyone and ensure a regular and more is to join us… join us for are far more rewarding, and we professional performance review services, join us volunteering at both look forward to this role, and process. In short we’re focusing any level: one hour a week, one to give back to you, our friends, on transitioning Kol Ami from hour a month... it all adds up to and community. So here we are, a little Mom and Pop shop to help us make this building more this bringing both of us to the a workplace with a bit more than a building, it makes us a presidency… what’s our vision… infrastructure that’s better suited community and family. what are our goals? to manage our growth. Jim Isaacson and Teresa Bruce Simply put, our vision is to help Kol Speaking of growth, let me leave Co-Presidents Ami transition to accommodate you with some numbers. While growth in such a way that the we certainly can take no credit for

6 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR 5780 HIGH HOLIDAY APPEAL

Those who came before us preserved our heritage. Now, it is our time to continue the legacy for future generations.

As we approach a new decade, we ask that you support Congregation Kol Ami, your Jewish home here in Utah. Dues alone are not enough to support our synagogue. Help us continue 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. All donations will be matched! Donate at www.conkolami.org/highholidays-donate.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 7 PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT FALL AND WINTER HERE AT CONGREGATION KOL AMI!

We’re thrilled for our new (monthly!) Jewish We’ve got you covered for kid-friendly Fall Fun! “Cocktails and Craftivities” series designed by-and- Join us for “Snacks in the Sukkah!” On the agenda: for Young Professionals to continue! Programs meet Iron Chef Competition, Sukkot Edition “I Spy” offsite in member’s homes, apartments, backyards, Game, Lulav + Etrog Ice Cream “Shake” (dairy-free etc. and create opportunities for community building, options available*) and more! Registration is required networking, learning and engagement. Our series for this event. Please sign up today to help us plan provides Jewish professionals tools to create and for numbers. sustain at-home ritual experiences and community Date: Sunday, October 13th from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm involvement. Price: $5 for KAJY Members / $10 for Non-Members Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Ages: Grades 3 – 8 Mezuzah Cases Please head to www.conkolami.org/kajy-snacksinthesukkah Wednesday, November 13th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm to register and see more details. Learn to Knit 10' Squares Wednesday, December 11th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Love Jazz? So do we! We hope to see you for Lego Menorahs October’s “Sax in the Sukkah” experience in our CKA Sukkah! Our evening features Jazz music, Fall-centric Price: FREE (suggested donation $5) Ages: Young Professionals (21 – 40) hor d’oeuvres, themed cocktails/mocktails, and more. It’s a costume party, y’all! Prizes for best “Roaring 20s” Registration is required for these events. Please head to style-looks. Plastic guitars may or may not be included. www.conkolami.org/cocktails-and-craftivities register. Date: Tuesday, October 15th from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Looking for some new High Holy Day experiences? Price: $20 in advance / $30 at the door Please join us for our “Days of Awe” experiences in- Ages: 21+ only between Rosh HaShanah and Please head to www.conkolami.org/saxinthesukkah Yom Kippur. You’re invited to be a part of these to register. fun and intentional experiences. Please note the CKA office will be closed on Monday, Thursday, October 3rd from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th. Community Hike & Story, led by Andrew and Kaylee Gordon Friday, October 4th from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Questions? Ideas? Get in touch with me at Bullet Journaling, let by Lisa Kaufman [email protected]. We’re looking Sunday, October 6th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm forward to a wonderful Fall/Winter! Jam Session

Price: FREE B’Shalom, Ages: Open to the community, family-friendly Sarah Kayne, Youth Director Please head to www.conkolami.org/daysofawe register. and Program Coordinator

8 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 MAZEL TOV TO OUR B’NAI MITZVAH

BENYAMIN MALLINGER, OCTOBER 19TH

Bennie lives in Las Vegas, NV with his mother, and in Salt Lake City, UT with his father and step- mother. He is a seasoned traveler, visiting far-off places such as: Juneau, AK – Providence, RI – and Paris, France. In school, Bennie’s favorite subject is French, and in his free time he enjoys video games and biking. This year Bennie became a first degree black belt in Taekwondo.

EMILY FISHER, OCTOBER 26TH

Emily is the fourth of our four Fisher children. As the youngest, Emily likes her job of family instigator, but dislikes being relegated to the middle back seat of the car. Emily spends most of her free time aggressively negotiating what she believes is her fair share of household chores.

Emily loves to spend her summers at Camp Sabra in Missouri. She has been going to Camp Sabra since she was an infant. Her favorite summer activities include dying her hair fun colors and wake-boarding behind the ski-boat. She loves her summers at camp and wishes they would last all year long.

Emily was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She moved to Salt Lake City five years ago and has enjoyed making new friends. Never having seen a mountain before, she now spends as many weekends as possible skiing and snowboarding with her family and friends. Emily is currently an 8th grade student at Churchill Junior High School. Emily is active in Girl Scouts and would be happy to sell you Girl Scout cookies during the selling season. She is also very involved in competitive gymnastics. Most of Emily’s weekday afternoons are spent in the gym preparing her beam, vault, parallel bars, and floor routines and many weekends are spent competing with her teammates from GTC gymnastics.

Emily has chosen Heart-Full Handbags for her Mitzvah project, a project in conjunction with Jewish Family Services. She is collecting new handbags and personal items to give as gifts to low-income women in the Salt Lake community during the holidays. If you would like to help her with this project, please talk to her after this weekend.

Emily would like to thank Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah, David Asman, and all her Rafi Schwartz Religious School teachers who have done a wonderful job preparing her for this day. Emily would also like to thank Rabbi Samuel L. Spector for helping her prepare her D’var Torah.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 9 MAZEL TOV TO OUR B’NAI MITZVAH

MAYA LEVIN, NOVEMBER 2ND

My name is Maya Levin, and I am a seventh grader at Eastmont Middle School. I have a younger sister, Riley, and a younger brother, Sean. Our family also had two adorable cats named Luna and BFG (Big Fluffy Guy).

I was born in Florida and my family moved to Utah when I was five years old. I have been a student at Rafi Schwartz Religious school since Kindergarten.

Gymnastics is a huge part of my life. Most of my time outside of school is spent in the gym. I have been a competitive gymnast since I was seven years old and currently train 22 hours per week. This year I will be competing as level 9 gymnast for Olympus Gymnastics. My favorite event is beam and my least favorite event is vault. My goal is to earn a gymnastics scholarship to college.

Between gym and school there is not much time to do much else. When I do have free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and hanging out with my friends. I also like to read, play board and card games, make up dances with my sister, throw darts, play with my cats, and do arts and crafts projects.

LIA TRELOAR, NOVEMBER 9TH

Lia is 13 years old and is excited about her Bat Mitzvah. She loves to read, partiularly fantasy books, and has her own mini library. Lia also plays soccer and enjoys skiing, so naturally she loves the mountains of Utah. Her favorite candy is Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups, which is theme for her Bat Mitzvah. She is looking forward to celebrating with family from all over the country and her cousins from Germany.

For Lia's Bat Mitzvah project, she is working with Gigi’s Playhouse. There, she works and plays with children with Downs Syndrome.

10 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 MAZEL TOV TO OUR B’NAI MITZVAH

DOVAN LAPIN, NOVEMBER 16TH

Dovan is the third generation of the Lapin family at Kol Ami. He loves traveling, video games, and building things with his little sister, Eliana. Computer and video games are what he love doing in his spare time and wants to build that passion into his future. He also loves swimming and is on his third year as a member of the Hidden Valley Swimming Team.

Dovan has an inquisitive and perceptive mind. He learned to walk before his first birthday, at 18-months taught himself to read, and by age two was able to complete entire books. His sharp mind serves him well at Draper Park Middle School where he is in the Honors English Program and in 8th grade Honors Math. Dovan is a voracious reader and his favorite genres are fantasy and science-fiction such as Enders Game series by Orson Scott Card.

A gentle soul who possesses a deep inner strength and confidence, Dovan is just as comfortable being alone as he is with friends and family. While we don't always know what he is thinking, his words and actions speak to an individual highly aware of people and the world around him. He is always the first to open the door for his mom and his grandmas and is a loving and compassionate big brother to Eliana.

We are so proud of Dovan and can’t wait to celebrate his big day with the entire congregation. The Lapin family has deep ties to this community and the support we have received over the years has been humbling. We are very grateful to the Rabbi, the Cantor, and to all our friends and family.

HAYDEN GARBER, DECEMBER 14TH

Hayden Emma Garber, daughter of Melissa and Mike Garber and sister to Ethan and Zoe, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on December 14, 2019. Hayden is in the 8th grade at Churchill Junior High in Salt Lake City. She is a figure skater year round, is a member of the Murray Silver Blades Figure Skating Club, and participates in competitions both local and out of state. She loves to rollerblade, ski at Alta, and hike in Millcreek Canyon. She also helps take care of our 1-year-old Saint Bernard named Harley. Prior to arriving in Salt Lake City 2 ½ years ago, Hayden lived in Keller, TX, West Palm Beach, FL, Jacksonville, FL, and Columbia, SC.

We would like to thank Rabbi Samuel L. Spector, Cantor Wendy Bat Sarah, and David Asman for helping Hayden prepare for her special day.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 11 MINI-COURSE: “INSIDE OUR ISRAEL” Seven Sundays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm beginning October 27th and concluding December 15th Congregants Matthew Weinstein, Laura Kessler, and Rachel Kessler-Weinstein, recently returned from a year in Israel, will share their experiences as a lens into contemporary Israel society, culture and politics. Topics include: • Course Introduction: Israel Popular Music as a Window into Israel Today • Israeli Politics: Two Elections in One Year! • Comparing American and Israeli Jewish Identity: Differences and Similarities • Israeli Families and Family Law: Can Secular Family Law Exist in a Jewish State? • Melting Pot or Bento Box? The Complexities of Israel's Ethnic Diversity • Israel's Image in the Media and on American College Campuses: Birthright vs. BDS • The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: The View from Inside the West Bank

Matthew Weinstein is a former Kol Ami Synagogue Director and longtime Israel activist. Laura Kessler, Professor of Law at the University of Utah, was recently a Senior Fulbright Scholar in Israel, where she investigated the tensions between religious and secular values in Israel's family law system. Rachel Kessler-Weinstein, now a 10th grader at Rowland Hall, attended 9th grade at the Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel.

No advance registration required, just show up! Bamba and Bisli will be available!

Preparing your Kosher food list? Contact Susan Litvackat [email protected] or 801-272-4612 to place your order or learn more.

12 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 13 UTAH JEWS WELCOME TO OUR FOR REFUGEES NEWEST MEMBERS You're invited to join Utah Jews for Refugees (UJR). UJR serves as a forum for communication within Matthew Abraham Hilda Isaacson & Martha Jones the Jewish community of Utah, Aaron Tzvi Izaksonas- on what groups and individuals Carrie Akston Smith & Allison are doing in support of refugees, Izaksonas to announce refugee-related Ephraim & events and activities, to announce Belinda Akyuz Ashley Jolin volunteer needs for refugee assistance, and to ask questions. Jonathan & Karen Boxer Benjamin Kaufman A number of the Jewish groups in & Malia Shoji Salt Lake City are already doing Michelle Brooks Silver good things in support of refugees, Daniel & Lauren Knox and we want our community to Martin & know about that. While we have not Elinor Colman Lizzie & William Love yet established a distinct program Matthew & Alex Pollack & in and of itself, we are now part of the State of Utah’s refugee service Sara Epstein Laura Rogers Pollack providers group, and offer to Lisa & Eric Garland Becky Rice assist in ways that we can. UJR is a partner with HIAS, the national Josie Glitz Ben & Rachel Slivnick Jewish Refugee Resettlement Agency, and we are in their network Stephen Goldstein Gail Slangerup of other Jewish coalitions around & Jaclyn Solomant the country supporting refugees. David Tashnek Ellie Hirshberg Victoria Vardell Learn more and see upcoming & Patrick Greis & Daniel Ermann events and opportunities at Danielle and www.conkolami.org/ujr. River Willaredt Ian Housman

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN KOL AMI Our mission is to provide Jews by birth, Jews by We’re so excited for the future of Kol Ami! choice, and K’rov Yisrael We’d love to have you as part of our community. interfaith families a place to We work hard to maintain a warm, inclusive join together as we worship, atmosphere that makes Kol Ami a special place— learn, and celebrate Judaism a congregation for all our people. Every person in a dynamic and caring counts and everyone is welcome. Learn more at community. Every person www.conkolami.org/joinus or contact the office counts and everyone is at 801-484-1501 or [email protected]. welcome.

14 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 Whether you are Jewish and interested in learning more about your heritage, or if you are not Jewish but interested in learning more and possibly converting, this class ideal for you. Course topics Classes begin again on include an overview of Jewish holidays, Thursday, November 7th. practices, faith, and All classes are 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. history as well as an introduction to This course has ongoing enrollment and you are welcome to join Hebrew. Classes at any time. See pricing and sign up today at are taught by Rabbi www.conkolami.org/introduction_to_judaism. Samuel L. Spector Questions? Contact Rabbi Samuel L. Spector at [email protected] and Cantor Wendy or Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah at [email protected]. Bat-Sarah.

ESTHER'S GARDEN OCTOBER 2019 UPDATE

• Hard work—David Tashnek has demonstrated extraordinary • Groups— levels of volunteerism and ownership of the ideals of the – Under the leadership of John and Karen Hale, the Granite garden and everything it stands for. David has dedicated nearly Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints one hundred hours to the garden in a short time he has been volunteers participated and made significant contributions in Utah. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude. Originally to the beauty, function, and utility of the garden. We are from Corpus Christy, Texas, David is now calling Salt Lake City grateful for the partnership we have built with the Granite his home and studies Architecture at Salt Lake Community Ward and its amazing volunteers. College. Please see our Facebook page which is filled with – Utah Bears’ Ears (Dine’ Bikeyah) volunteers and the David’s activities. Indigenous community throughout the Wasatch Front built • Creative contribution—Irvin Crouse initiated, spearheaded, the initial phase of the Indigenous garden. They brought dug up the rock-hard ground, built posts, poured tons of enthusiasm, hard work, and dedication and educated us concrete and installed the magnificent art structure entrance to on Indigenous planting techniques and medicinal benefits the garden. Irvin’s unwavering commitment and mastery of his of various plants. We are beyond excited about planting craft made this stunning art structure a reality. We look forward nearly extinct vegetables and medicines exclusive to tribes for generations of Kol Ami members and visitors to enjoy the in the southwest, next planting season. fruits of his art. – Utah Permaculture Guild for helping with the final • Ernie Fox—although traveling back and forth between Salt phase of the Medicine Wheel. The dedicated volunteers Lake and Tucson, Ernie has spent numerous hours at the enthusiastically shoveled, transported, and spread the garden including bringing and spreading tons of compost, hot compost piles throughout the medicine wheel. We getting rid of weeds throughout the garden, and making it look look forward to expanding our relationship with Utah beautiful. Ernie has been one of our champions, giving a new Permaculture Guild and benefit from each other’s expertise meaning to the phrase “apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” and resources. • Shane Foster—has volunteered at the garden for years and has played a vital role in its development. Shane works behind Members of Esther’s Garden would like to invite everyone to walk the scenes, afterhours and on weekends, and takes care of around the garden, enjoy a moment of relaxation in its beauty, whatever needs to be done. We are grateful for his passion and pick the remaining fruits and vegetables. If you are interested and dedication to our Kol Ami community. in joining our group, please email or text [email protected] or • Danny Burman—has provided tremendous support, 520-907-6890. We meet throughout the year and would love for encouragement, and resources. Under his leadership and you join our team. Also, please visit our web site and Facebook his “Yes, we can” attitude, the garden has become nearly page: Esther’s Garden SLC and like us. Looking forward to our weed free, esthetically pleasant, a venue for all to enjoy and a next season. statement of pride.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 15 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Learn more and register at www.conkolami.org/sax-in-the-sukkah $20 in advance / $30 at the door • 21+ only

Join Congregation Kol Ami for our 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.

Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm October 30th • November 13th • December 11th 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].

16 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 OCTOBER 2019 ELUL / CHESHVAN 5780

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Yom Rishon Yom Sheni Yom Schlishi Yom Revi’i Yom Chamishi Yom Shishi Shabbat 1 • 2 Tishrei 2 • 3 Tishrei 3 • 4 Tishrei 4 • 5 Tishrei 5 • 6 Tishrei

Rosh HaShanah Fast of Gedalia 7:30 am Minyan 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Shuva Shabbat Service Vayeilech 7:52 pm Havdalah 7:00 pm High 6:47 pm Candle Holiday Choir 9:00 am Traditional Lighting Rehearsal Shabbat Morning Service 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study 7:45 pm Havdalah

6 • 7 Tishrei 7 • 8 Tishrei 8 • 9 Tishrei 9 • 10 Tishrei 10 • 11 Tishrei 11 • 12 Tishrei 12 • 13 Tishrei

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan Erev Yom Kippur Yom Kippur 7:30 am Minyan 6:30 pm Birthday Ha-Azinu & Anniversary Erev 9:00 am Sukkah 6:30 pm Kol Nidre See page 15 for Shabbat Service 9:00 am Traditional Building Service service times Shabbat Morning Service 6:35 pm Candle 6:30 pm High Holiday 7:39 pm Havdalah Lighting 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study Choir Rehearsal 7:34 pm Havdalah

13 • 14 Tishrei 14 • 15 Tishrei 15 • 16 Tishrei 16 • 17 Tishrei 17 • 18 Tishrei 18 • 19 Tishrei 19 • 20 Tishrei

Erev Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot Chol Hamoed Sukkot Chol Hamoed Sukkot Chol Hamoed Sukkot Chol Hamoed Sukkot

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 7:30 pm Sushi in 6:25 pm Candle 9:00 am Benyamin the Sukkah Lighting Mallinger Bar Mitzvah 9:00 am Religious 7:31 pm Candle 7:29 pm Havdalah Service School Lighting 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study 9:00 am Gift Shop Open 7:23 pm Havdalah 12:30 pm KAJY Sukkot Experience 6:32 pm Candle Lighting

20 • 21 Tishrei 21 • 22 Tishrei 22 • 23 Tishrei 23 • 24 Tishrei 24 • 25 Tishrei 25 • 26 Tishrei 26 • 27 Tishrei

Hoshanah Rabah Shmini Atzeret Simchat Torah 11:15 am Lunch & 7:30 am Minyan 5:30 pm Shabbat M'var'khim Yizkor Learn with the Rabbi Shabbatinits, Shir Bereshit 8:00 am Hoshanah 9:00 am Simchat at The Wellington Shabbat Service Rabbah Service 9:00 am Sh'mini Torah Service & Shabbat Dinner 9:00 am Emily Fisher 4:15 pm Religious Atzeret Service Bat Mitzvah Service 9:00 am Religious 7:19 pm Havdalah School 6:15 pm Candle School 6:00 pm Lighting 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study Consecration/ 4:15 pm Gift Shop 9:00 am Gift Shop Open 7:13 pm Simchat Torah Havdalah Open Service 6:22 pm Candle 7:20 pm Candle Lighting Lightning

27 • 28 Tishrei 28 • 29 Tishrei 29 • 30 Tishrei 30 • 1 Cheshvan 31 • 2 Cheshvan

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan Rosh Hodesh 4:15 pm Religious 7:30 am Minyan Cheshvan School 9:00 am Religious School 4:15 pm Gift Shop Open 9:00 am Gift Shop Open 6:30 pm Jewish Cocktails & Craftivities

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 17 NOVEMBER 2019 TISHREI / KISLEV 5780

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Yom Rishon Yom Sheni Yom Schlishi Yom Revi’i Yom Chamishi Yom Shishi Shabbat 1 • 3 Cheshvan 2 • 4 Cheshvan

6:06 pm Candle Noach Lighting 9:00 am Maya Levin 6:30 pm Erev Bat Mitzvah Service Shabbat Service and Dinner At The Shul 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study 7:05 pm Havdalah

3 • 5 Cheshvan 4 • 6 Cheshvan 5 • 6 Cheshvan 6 • 8 Cheshvan 7 • 9 Cheshvan 8 • 10 Cheshvan 9 • 11 Cheshvan

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:15 pm Religious 7:30 am Minyan 4:58 pm Candle Lech Lecha School Lightning 9:00 am Religious 6:30 pm 9:00 am Lia Treloar School 4:15 pm Gift Shop Introduction to 6:30 pm Birthday Bat Mitzvah Service Open Jewish Life & Anniversary Erev 9:00 am Gift Shop Shabbat Service 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study Open 5:57 pm Havdalah 12:30 pm KAJY Field Trip to Boondocks 7:00 pm Top Golf Havdalah Food & Fun

10 • 12 Cheshvan 11 • 13 Cheshvan 12 • 14 Cheshvan 13 • 15 Cheshvan 14 • 16 Cheshvan 15 • 17 Cheshvan 16 • 18 Cheshvan

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:15 pm Religious 7:30 am Minyan 4:51 pm Candle Vayera School Lighting 9:00 am Religious 6:30 pm 9:00 am Dovan Lapin School 4:15 pm Gift Shop Introduction to 6:30 pm Erev Bar Mitzvah Service Open Jewish Life Shabbat Service 9:00 am Gift Shop 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study Open 6:30 pm Jewish Cocktails & 5:51 pm Havdalah Craftivities

17 • 19 Cheshvan 18 • 20 Cheshvan 19 • 21 Cheshvan 20 • 22 Cheshvan 21 • 23 Cheshvan 22 • 24 Cheshvan 23 • 25 Cheshvan

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:15 pm Religious 7:30 am Minyan 4:46 pm Candle Shabbat M'var'khim School Lighting Chayei Sara 9:00 am Religious 6:30 pm School 4:15 pm Gift Shop Introduction to 5:30 pm 9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Open Jewish Life Shabbatinits, Shir 9:00 am Gift Shop Morning Service Shabbat Service Open & Shabbat Dinner 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study 5:46 pm Havdalah

24 • 26 Cheshvan 25 • 27 Cheshvan 26 • 28 Cheshvan 27 • 28 Cheshvan 28 • 30 Cheshvan 29 • 1 Kislev 30 • 2 Kislev

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:15 pm Religious Rosh Hodesh Kislev 4:43 pm Candle Toldot School Lighting 9:00 am Religious 8:15 am Minyan 9:00 am Traditional Shabbat School 4:15 pm Gift Shop 7:45 pm Erev Morning Service Open Shabbat Service 9:00 am Gift Shop 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study Open 5:43 pm Havdalah

18 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 DECEMBER 2019 KISLEV / TEVET 5780

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Yom Rishon Yom Sheni Yom Schlishi Yom Revi’i Yom Chamishi Yom Shishi Shabbat 1 • 3 Kislev 2 • 4 Kislev 3 • 5 Kislev 4 • 6 Kislev 5 • 7 Kislev 6 • 8 Kislev 7 • 9 Kislev

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:15 pm Religious 7:30 am Minyan 4:42 pm Candle Vayetzei School Lighting 6:30 pm Introduction 9:00 am Traditional 4:15 pm Gift Shop to Jewish Life 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Morning Open Service and Shabbat Service Dinner At The Shul 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study 5:42 pm Havdalah

8 • 10 Kislev 9 • 11 Kislev 10 • 12 Kislev 11 • 13 Kislev 12 • 14 Kislev 13 • 15 Kislev 14 • 16 Kiselv

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 11:15 am Lunch & 7:30 am Minyan 4:42 pm Candle Vayishlach Learn with the Rabbi Lighting 9:00 am Religious School 6:30 pm Introduction 9:00 am Hayden 4:15 pm Religious to Jewish Life 6:30 pm Birthday 9:00 am Gift Shop Open Garber Bar Mitzvah School & Anniversary Erev Service Shabbat Service 4:15 pm Gift Shop 12:30 pm Nevi’im Open Study 6:30 pm Jewish 5:42 pm Havdalah Cocktails & Craftivities

15 • 17 Kislev 16 • 18 Kislev 17 • 19 Elul 18 • 20 Kislev 19 • 21 Kislev 20 • 22 Kislev 21 • 23 Kislev

9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:45 pm Candle Shabbat M'var'khim Lighting Vayeshev 9:00 am Religious School 6:30 pm Introduction to Jewish Life 6:30 pm Erev 9:00 am Gift Shop Open 9:00 am Traditional Shabbat Service Shabbat Morning 12:30 pm KAJY "On Ice" Service and Edible Menorahs Hanukkah Happening 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study 5:45 pm Havdalah 7:00 pm Eight Crazy Cocktails

22 • 24 Kislev 23 • 25 Kislev 24 • 26 Kislev 25 • 27 Kislev 26 • 28 Kislev 27 • 29 Kislev 28 • 30 Kislev

Erev Hanukkah Hanukkah Hanukkah Hanukkah Hanukkah Hanukkah Hanukkah Rosh Hodesh Tevet 9:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:49 pm Candle Miketz Lighting 6:30 pm Introduction 9:00 am Traditional to Jewish Life 5:30 pm Shabbatinis, Shabbat Morning , & Shir Shabbat Service Shabbat Dinner 12:30 pm Nevi’im Study 5:49 pm Havdalah

29 • 1 Tevet 30 • 2 Tevet 31 • 3 Tevet

Hanukkah Hanukkah Rosh Hodesh Tevet

8:30 am Community Ski Day 9:00 am Minyan

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 19 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

October Susi Soria Danielle Housman Ben J. Doctorman Andalin Bachman Benjamin Starr Danielle Housman Alysse Eisen Silk David E. Anisman Josh Steinberg Tom Jacobson Ron Essig Adva Biton Melissa Sternfield Sandra Kesselman Dr Simon Fisher David Blacksberg Emily Tabak Michael King Thomas "TJ" Franks Pamela Borman Irene Tannenbaum Charlotte Kesler Kirkwood Edward Ganellen Jamie Brant Susan Thomas Fran Lapin Lisa Garland Marsha Bronsky Colby Tofel-Grehl Gary Lapin Jordan Gerton Teresa Bruce Matthew Weinstein Joseph Letourneau Bryan Gibson Lisa Cohne Khadjenoury Cara Lingstuyl Lucille Hesse Kristopher Colley November Art Lipson Eric Hochstadt Martin Colman Barbara Arnovitz Peter Litvack Helen Hu Brad Dickter Alan Bachman Stacey Margolis Victor Ilcov-Belei Jeannie Golberg Marsha Backels Karen McArthur Robyn Isaacson Anne Goldberg Ed Barbanell Tracy Plotkin Joyce Kelen Rosanne Gordon Sean Barker Joshua Rogoff Raymond Kesner Roberta Hansen Paul Bernstein Craig Selzman Alyssa Levy Cheryl Hersh Simmons Kristine Campbell Geoffrey Silcox Josh Lipman Barbara Jeffries Carla Cantor Aaron Silver Susan Litvack Ashley Jolin Cathy Collins Elizabeth Smith Nomi Loeb Neil Kaplan Thomas Collins Tracine Smoot Sheryl Luskin Ginsberg Jody Katz Terry Crum Barbara Spector Brenda Mann Svetlana Kopytkovskiy Judy Dahlquist Lois Spiegel Bria Mertens Deborah Leaman LouAnn Davidson Harmony Starr Leora Norkin Tamar Lobell Joshua Dershowitz Ira Tannenbaum Barrie Rosenberg Joel Miller Floyd Eschler Jolene Treloar Evan Sanders Marco Moreno David Feldon David Weinstein Kimberly Selzman Ingrid Nygaard Lili Field Michael Zuhl Katie Shelef Jerry Pawl Michael Fletcher Michael Skolnick Sanford Pepper Melissa Garber December Carl Spikner Julia Reagan Alber Goldberg William Abrams Ilyas "TK" Stark Amy Redford David Goldenberg Lori Berry Kay Tran Carrie Saks Laura Green Miriam Bloom Nancy White Daniel Shapiro Dr Myles Greenberg Daniel Burman Debra Winkler Christy Shemper Andrew Gruber Susan Chortkoff Samuel Winkler David Sonnenreich Susan Horn Elinor Colman Cody Wixom

October November December Alan & Andalin Bachman Uri & Elizabeth Loewenstein Sheldon & Rita Elman David & Teresa Bruce Sarah & Joshua Dershowitz Tamar & Vicki Prero Thomas "TJ" & Rochelle Franks Ben & Susan Chortkoff Ronald & Toba Essig Micah & Kirstie Rosenfield Alber & Theresa Goldberg Martin & Elinor Colman Lisa & Eric Garland Robert & Debra Rothenberg Robert & Rosanne Gordon David & Vivian Dowsett Jordan & Brenda Gerton David & Kristine Sandweiss Malgorzata & Henryk Hecht Betty & Frank Yanowitz Dr Myles & Carolyn Greenberg Susan & Toni Thomas Leonid & Svetlana Kopytkovskiy Douglas & Irene Grossman Richard & Heidi Weinsoft Howard & Deborah Leaman David & Barbara Kronenberg Samuel & Amy Winkler Shaina & C. Tyler Miron Quinn Peter & Susan Litvack Ben & Rachel Slivnick

20 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 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 RSVP, donate, and sponsor a dinner at community. Please help us continue this www.conkolami.org/dinner-at-the-shul series by donating to our “Dinner At The December 4th • November 1st • December 6th Shul” Fund or sponsoring a dinner.

Join us on October 25th, November 22nd, and December 27th beginning at 5:30 pm

We start the evening with a social hour called Shabbatinis. Our Shir Shabbat service follows at which focuses on joyous singing where we will sing mostly in Hebrew. After the service, stay for a catered, Shabbat dinner ($18 per adult / $12 per child). Learn more and reserve your seat for dinner at www.conkolami.org/shir-shabbat.

FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER

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. 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].

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 21 For more information about events and membership, to learn more about the healing we do, or are interested in a board position, please contact one of our board members or you can email Alyshia Klein at [email protected] or call 801-466-1321.

We are a fun Please join us for our upcoming events group of women who educate the Open House Sukkah Party Sunday, October 20th • 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm community, advocate Carolyn & Myles Greenberg’s home for women’s health Hanukkah Bake Sale issues and fundraise Sunday, December 8th • 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm for Hadassah Medical JCC Hanukkah Market (2 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City) Organization in Installation and Gift Exchange Israel. We are over Sunday, December 15th • beginning at 5:00 pm 300,000 strong. Irene & Doug Grossman’s home

Shana Tovah from your Greater Salt Lake Chapter Board!

Clockwise from the top: • Alyshia Klein, President • Irene Stukshis, Recording Secretary • Shawna Edwards, Past President • Joy Fisher, Treasurer • Laura Green, Past President • Carolyn Greenberg, Past Membership VP • Megan Collins, Communications VP • Sharon Sonnenreich, Education VP • Lois Spiegel, Correspondence Secretary (not pictured) • Karen Nielson-Anson & Emily Bauman, Training Wheels (not pictured)

22 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 SNACKSSNACKS ININ THETHE SUKKAHSUKKAH

Sunday, October 13th • 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for a fun afternoon in the Sukkah! On the agenda: Iron Chef Competition, Sukkot Edition “I Spy” Game, Lulav + Etrog Ice Cream “Shake” (dairy-free options available), and more! This event is open to kids/teens in grades 3 – 8. Registration is required for this event. Please sign up today to help us plan for numbers.

Register and learn more at www.conkolami.org $5 per KAJY Members / $10 Non-Members

Save the dates for: KAJY Goes to Boondocks on November 3rd and KAJY on Ice Hanukkah Happening on December 15th

KAJY appreciates the support of Congregation Kol Ami and the United Jewish Federation of Utah

WHAT IS A MITZVAH? It is a commandment from G-d. Who should do Mitzvot? All Jews. Why? Because it is our responsibility as Jews to repair the world and help our friends and neighbors and each other. When? When someone has lost a loved one. When someone is ill. When someone is home bound. When someone has been hospitalized. When a senior citizen needs help or a ride. When someone needs cheering up.

Fran Lapin, the Mitzvah Committee Chairperson, is the person to call if you know of someone in need. Please help Fran out if you can help fulfill that need in the community. email [email protected] • cell 801-556-9998 cell • home 801-943-7832 home

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 23 KIDDUSH AS A TRIBUTE Good food and community add to any celebration. Sponsor a Kiddush at Kol Ami to celebrate family events and other special occasions.

Friday Saturday Dinner At The Shul night Oneg Kiddush and Shir Shabbat sponsorships sponsorships Dinner sponsorships start at start at start at 150 250 360

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

24 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 RABBI WENGER WONDERS

Several thought starters are given to us by Michael Waltzer, one of my favorite authors.

1. Wherever you live, it is probably Egypt. These thought starters also can apply to our personal 2. There is a better place, a more attractive lives: Our inner lives, our health, our relationships, promised land. our jobs or lack of them-all can be Egypt. This is the season for each of us to march forward through our 3. The way to the land is through the wilderness. wilderness. For us Jews, hope is a duty and duty 4. There is no way to get from here to there summons action. except by joining together and marching. I wonder if Waltzer's thought starters speak to you. Leaving the constructed high of the High Holy Days and the joy of Sukkot we are faced with the Egypts I wonder if you would mind sharing your reflections of our lives and our driven needs to reach our with me at [email protected]. promised land. Writers from the Bible to the Zionist pioneers pointed the way to 'get from here to there.' I wonder if you'll join me in November and not be They identified the Egypt of their lives and warned afraid to speak your mind. against succumbing to the evil fleshpots which history imposed. In November, I intend to trace their After all, that's the Jewish way. footsteps through Jewish sources reacting to the Comments are always welcome. politics of each of our Egypts. I invite you to join the conversation each Tuesday. Frederick L. Wenger Rabbi Emeritus

BECOME A "bring the homeless poor into your house" — Isaiah 58:7 MEMBER OF THE TORAH TROOPE ENDING CHILD HOMELESSNESS SHABBAT Kol Ami Members are invited to join this group of volunteers who & DIAPER DRIVE honor us by reading from the Torah or reading the Haftarah each week. Friday and Saturday, October 18th – 19th Cantor Bat-Sarah, David Asman, Congregation Kol Ami is joining other congregations in the valley and others are available to work in collecting diapers to donate to homeless families on this Shabbat with you to help you prepare. during Sukkot, when we recall how our ancestors lived in temporary Contact Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah structures ("Sukkot") during their 40 years of wandering in the at [email protected] or wilderness following the exodus from Egypt. 801-484-1501 for more info. Todah Rabbah from the Social Action Committee!

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 25 GRAVE MATTERS

By Carol Hochstadt YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN MEMORIAM

As people think about preparing for their own or a relative’s “final Our Community resting place,” questions start popping into their heads. Many Mourns the Loss of questions can be answered by reading our Rules & Regulations document — always available on our website, Bobbie Walker www.jewishcemeteryutah.org (“Download Documents” tab). Rochelle Wenger's Sister There is no such thing as a “dumb” question, and we encourage you to ask and resolve any uncertainties you may have. One easy way to Lillian Elsa Gebhardt ask a question is by using the “Contact Us” tab on our website. In Jim Gebhardt's Mother this article, we will answer a few questions that were asked by people in the past few months and which may have occurred to you. Bernie Tran Arnie Tran's Father

How long must someone be a Kol Ami member in John David Marks, Sr. Kol Ami Member order to qualify for the member discount? One year. This rule was enacted because of people who became William Douglas Coller Husband of Faye Lincoln members just days prior to dying, presumably to take advantage of the discount. Ruth Shirah Kol Ami Member, Jennifer McMurrough's Mother May I reserve two plots for myself? Sylvia Silverstein Weishaus One person can only occupy one plot, so he or she may only reserve Rochelle Wenger's Cousin one. Although we have enough open plots to last many years into the future, our land is finite and we must think of future generations. Elaine Schwartz Having extra “breathing room” for a deceased person or allowing Lee Schwartz's Mother for an oversized monument is not the best use of our resources. Irene Stone Tannenbaum Kol Ami Member May we have a Conservative or Orthodox funeral service in the Reform B’nai Israel Cemetery? This question comes up most frequently in an interfaith marriage. The Jewish person needs to be buried in B’nai Israel in order to be with the spouse, but he or she wants to have the ritual washing (tahara) and a service that reflects his or her preferred Traditional practice. Absolutely, this is permitted. Whether the graveside service is Reform, Conservative, or Orthodox is determined by the clergy performing the service, so your wishes in this regard should www.jewishcemeteryutah.org

26 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 be communicated to the clergy. Ritual washing and wearing a shroud are optional in B’nai Israel, but certainly permitted. Regarding having a Reform service in Montefiore or Shaare Tzedek, the answer is less clear-cut. Certainly, clergy can do the service in English and use prayers from a Reform prayer book, but whereas it would be permitted to include flowers in a B’nai Israel burial you would not include flowers in the Traditional cemeteries. Please keep in mind that any flowers brought to B’nai Israel for a burial must be removed by the family at the conclusion of the service. The rules of our Traditional cemeteries do require ritual washing and wearing a shroud, regardless of whether the person preferred Reform Judaism. Basically, you should understand the rules of the cemetery you choose and ensure that your family is comfortable with them.

May we move a relative who has been buried elsewhere to one of Kol Ami’s cemeteries? We only allow reinterment in “exceptional circumstances,” and such a move must also be approved by Kol Ami’s Senior Rabbi. Merely reuniting family members is not considered “exceptional;” we favor letting the dead rest in peace in the grave where the original interment took place. What might be considered “exceptional” circumstances? One example would be a person who was listed as missing in action (MIA) and was later identified via DNA or another means. Another would be a person killed in a disaster, who had to be buried temporarily due to circumstances beyond the control of the family. If the permanent burial was expected to be in our cemetery, moving the deceased as soon as possible might be permitted. Disinterment and reinterment are very expensive and intrusive. The decision as to where to bury your loved one should be considered permanent and, therefore, very careful thought and consideration in advance are recommended.

TREE OF LIFE LEAVES AND MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Member Non-Member

Leaf (Small) $90 $200 Memorial / In Honor

Leaf (Large) $180 $400 Memorial / In Honor

Leaf (Small) $72 $150 B’nai Mitzvah

Memorial Plaque $360 $800

Move to the New Wall $36 $72

To purchase, please contact the office at [email protected] or call 801-484-1501. Advance payment required.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 27 HAPPENINGS Strengthening Individuals & Families of all backgrounds through Counseling, Advocacy JFS holds various Workshops and Lectures.

FREE! Pre-registration required. Family dinner included. For more info on these • Enrichment for children 0 – 12 offered concurrent with programs, visit our website the parent workshop at www.jfsutah.org or • Skills-based learning environment contact Elizabeth at • Based on empirically validated research [email protected] • Personal issues not disclosed or 801-746-4334. • Participants must commit to all six sessions

1111 East Brickyard Road, JFS’s Music The program is the first of its kind in Utah. It is an innovative and effective tool which provides personalized music playlists to Ste. 218, Salt Lake City 84106 & Memory seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 801-746-4334 Program Gleeful, a choir JFS helped to create for persons living with dementia 650 Round Valley Drive, and their care partner. To join the choir or for more information, Park City 84068 contact Rosemary at [email protected] or call 801-746-4334. 435-640-6697

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

Tax planning and preparation (business and personal) Financial planning and investment manage IRS representation for complex tax issues Small business consulting

David Kaplan, CPA, CFA [email protected] 801-520-1353 4505 South Wasatch Blvd, Suite 330F Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 www.cottonwoodasset.com

28 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 Five sessions, November through May, each taught by one of our four Kol Ami clergy Learn more and sign up at www.conkolami.org/tuesday-study

Kol Ami Members: Free • Non-Members: $125 per session / $500 for all five

November with Rabbi Frederick L. Wenger, January with Rabbi Samuel L. Spector, February with Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah, March with Rabbi Samuel L. Spector, and May with Cantor Laurence D. Loeb

CONVERSATIONAL HANUKKAH HEBREW CLASS FOR ALL Sundays, 10:00 am – 10:45am beginning October 27th The Hanukkah For All Project ensures that all our children enjoy the holiday This Modern Hebrew class is for young adults and adults, especially those planning on joining our tour without regard to their families’ of Israel in the Summer of 2020. Kol Ami “tourists” will current HANUKKAHcircumstances. get a crash course in all aspects of the Land of Milk and Honey: how to find your way, how to order food, how to FOR ALL sing along with popular Israeli songs, how to wait in line. Bring light to our children and donate at Join us for a year of fun and learning! www.conkolami.org/hanukkah-for-all Members: $150 / Non-Members: $225 This project is sponsored by Congregation Kol Ami and the Social Action Network. Contact David Litvack Sign up info to come! Questions? Contact Cantor at [email protected] with any questions. Wendy Bat-Sarah at [email protected].

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 29 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL IS IN SESSION—ENROLL NOW!

The Rafi Schwartz Religious School creates students who are active participants in the intellectual, religious, and cultural traditions of Judaism.

The Rafi Schwartz Religious School educates children from Pre-K through 12th grade. Located at Congregation Kol Ami, we are a pluralistic community, honoring the traditions of both Reform and Conservative Judaism. We welcome Jewish children from interfaith (or no-faith) families, as well as those with lesbian, gay, or transgender parents. We are also committed to including children with unique emotional, academic, or behavioral challenges. Come build with us! Learn more and register at www.conkolami.org/religiousschool. Questions? Contact our Religious School Director, Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah at [email protected] or 801-484-1501 x28.

The Rafi Schwartz Religious School appreciates the support of Congregation Kol Ami and the United Jewish Federation of Utah.

SAVE RSRS THE DATE! ANNUAL FAMILY HANUKKAH PARTY THIS DECEMBER! Saturday, December 21st Keep an eye out for Join us for cocktails and mocktails as we celebrate Hanukkah! more information in All food will be Hekshered Kosher. This event is 21+ only. the next few months.

30 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 TODAH RABBAH!

OUR THANKS FOR REMEMBERING THE SYNAGOGUE

These donations were received between June 11th and August 31st

Cantor Discretionary Fund Dutch Torah Fund High Holiday Appeal Donations In honor of the Cantor's passion for In honor of Avi Steinberg's Shalom in a broken world and to thank project General Fund Bar Mitzvah her for her presentation at Zion In honor of the Congregation Charlotte Kesler Kirkwood Steven and Norma Klemz Debra Winkler and family Chavurah B'Yachad Sheldon & Rita Elman Cantor Emeritus Discretionary Fund In loving memory of family members: Rich and Nancy Potashner In honor of Cantor Laurence D. Loeb Bernice Lilly Nichols, Naomi Buchhalter Floch, Americaus Birdwell Geoffrey and Diane Huaying Silcox Franklin Moshe Onwukeme Debra Winkler and family Religious School Fund In loving memory of Laura's father, In memory of Bill King; Karen McArthur's In honor of the children of the Dr. Mortimer A. Rothenberg sister, Marge McArthur; Gary Doctorman's Religious School Laura Rothenberg Haug and John Haug wife, Karen Fjeldsted Tracy George and Chris Schaeffer In loving memory of Betty's father, Debra Winkler and family Geoffrey and Diane Huaying Silcox Dr. Mortimer A. Rothenberg Betty Rothenberg Epstein Indigent Burial Fund Regular Donations In loving memory of my husband, Larry Vigor In memory of Ruth Shirah Linda Vigor Malka Kassel Adult Education Fund In honor of the Congregation Chairs Fundraiser Esther's Garden Ronald Gunton and David and Teresa Bruce Salt Lake City Air Protectors Barbara Criss Gunton Franklin Moshe Onwukeme In loving memory of Neil's wife, In honor of our longtime treasured friend, Robert and Sue Prottas Kitty Kayrl Kaplan Ruth Shirah Rabbi Meir and Claire Stampfer Neil Kaplan Ronald Gunton and Arnold and Kay Tran In memory of Staci Labovitz' father, In honor of the in honor of the Adult Children's Library Edward Zemechman B'nai Mitzvah Class In loving memory of Orlene's mother, Lisa and Adam Kaufman Susan Horn Ethel Henteleff In memory of Lillian Gebhardt In memory of the Bill King Alan and Orlene Cohen Leslie and Joyce Kelen Betty and Frank Yanowitz Confirmation Shabbat Esther's Garden: Bert Spiegel In recognition of Bernie Grosser's In honor of the 5779 Confirmation Class Memorial Fund special birthday Jody and Zachary Katz In loving memory of Bert Spiegel Betty and Frank Yanowitz In honor of Rachel's confirmationKiddush , Thomas Barman In honor of Anne and Sandy Dolowitz's class gift, and enhancement of Kiddush Matt and LouAnn Davidson 55th Anniversary Douglas Grossman and David S. Dolowitz and Betty and Frank Yanowitz Irene Stukshis Grossman Anne Moskowitz Dolowitz Boaz Markewitz and Jeanmarie Mayer In honor and appreciation of Jackie Osherow Dinner At The Shul Fund Ted Sablay for her wonderful talk and reading Greg and Robin Saunders Betty and Frank Yanowitz In honor of the Congregation Kelly and Steve Baron Jeremy Spekman and Carolina Hazman Building Fund Melissa Jensen and Michael Weidner In honor of the graduation of Shayna Silk Donation by Zion's Bank generously given to In loving memory of Sandra's brother, David Anson Congregation Kol Ami to replace the roof H. Donald Khan In memory of Jim Gebhardt's mother, Zion's Bank Sandra Kahn Lillian Gebhardt, and we extend our sincere condolences to the family Jack and Joyce Dolcourt

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 31 In memory of Jim Gebhart's mother, In memory of John David Marks, Sr. In loving memory of Siroos's father, Elsa Gebhart Robert and Rosanne Gordon Ebrahim Sakhai David and Vivian Dowsett In loving memory of Anita's sister, Siroos and Nicole Sakhai In loving memory of Sandi's father, Raylene Guss In loving memory of Joel's father, Jerry Jack Kaufman Anita Guss Nieves Jacob Shilcrat David Raines and Sandi Kaufman Raines In loving memory of Anita's father, Abe Guss Joel and Sherri Shilcrat In loving memory of Marc's mother, General Fund Anita Guss Nieves Anita Sievers In honor of the Congregation In loving memory of Gail's Aunt, Marc Sievers and Michelle Raphael William Abrams Else Dreyfuss Sally Beesley Gail Hertz In loving memory of Andrea's father, Melvin Richtel Dale Brouillette In loving memory of Gail's mother, Rolando/Reuben Hernandez-Trapero Hilde Hertz Michael and Andrea Skolkin Franklin Moshe Onwukeme Gail Hertz In loving memory of Andrea's grandmother, Debra Winkler and family Jenny Pasternack In loving memory of Robyn's mother, In loving memory of Melissa's mother, Florence Saliman Michael and Andrea Skolkin Barbara Roth James and Robyn Isaacson In loving memory of Malcolm's mother, Melissa and Ed Barbanell Charlotte Skolnick In loving memory of Helene's father, In honor of the Congregation to say Abe Jaffe Malcolm and Lois Skolnick "God bless you" Richard and Helene Jaffe In loving memory of the Rabbi's Sally Beesley grandfather, Louis Spector In loving memory of Richard's mother, In loving memory of Tanya's mother, Clara Gottfried Jaffe Samuel Spector and Jill Goffin Tsivya Shimanovich Richard and Helene Jaffe In loving memory of your father, Jim and Tanya Cheklin Dr. Fred Stone In loving memory of Sandra's mother, In loving memory of Alan's father, Eva Kahn Jeffrey Stone Ben Cohen Sandra Kahn In loving memory of your sister, Alan and Orlene Cohen Donna Stone Pepe In loving memory of Howard's mother, In loving memory of Fred's father, Miriam Kaplan Jeffrey Stone Solomon Devinoff Howard and Georgia Kaplan In memory of Marge McArthur Fred and Edeltraut Devinoff In loving memory of Rochelle's brother, Freida and Harv Sweitzer In loving memory of Susan's mother, Ronald Jay Kaplan Wishing Bernie Grosser a Happy Birthday Colleen Cohne Rochelle Kaplan and Art Lipson Freida and Harv Sweitzer Susan Drake In loving memory of Jerry's son, Alan Pawl In memory of Bill King In loving memory of my mother, Celia Sandra Kesselman and Jerry Pawl Freida and Harv Sweitzer Dulfano, and my father, Mauricio Dulfano Isabel Dulfano In loving memory of Jerry's father, In honor of Frank Yanowitz to keep Alexander Pawl on pedaling In loving memory of Gerald's mother, Sandra Kesselman and Jerry Pawl Freida and Harv Sweitzer Rose Einhorn Gerald and Carol Einhorn In memory of John David Marks, Sr. In memory of John David Marks, Sr. Joan Lehn Theresa Voorhies In loving memory of Judy's uncle, Sam Shapiro In memory of Kay Robinson In loving memory of Heidi's beloved Floyd and Judy Eschler Alyssa Levy and Janet Morley grandmother, Rose Oliner Richard and Heidi Weinsoft In loving memory of Lili's father, In loving memory of Susan's sister, Jacques Grossi Linda Borenstein In loving memory of Heidi's beloved father, Lili and Ira Field Peter and Susan Litvack Sam Shapiro Richard and Heidi Weinsoft In loving memory of Samuel Gelman Donation for the gift cards to the police and Ray Snyder Gelman Boaz Markewitz and Jeanmarie Mayer In loving memory of Judy's mother in law, Shirley M. Wolfe Martin and Sheila Gelman In loving memory of Harold's grandmother, Judith Wolfe In loving memory of Sheila's father, Ida Nathan Leopold Z. Goldstein Harold Nathan In loving memory of Robert's mother, Gloria Wolff Martin and Sheila Gelman In loving memory of Dean's mother, Robert and Carol Wolff In loving memory of Ralph's parents, Celia Pepper Marvin and Ida Freda Golberg Dean and Jeanne Pepper In loving memory of Judy's father, Morris Feldman Ralph and Jeannie Golberg In loving memory of my father Josh and Judy Zuckert In loving memory of Jeannie's father, Sanford Pepper Victor Ozwoeld In loving memory of Robert's father, Ralph and Jeannie Golberg Dr. Mortimer A. Rothenberg Robert and Debra Rothenberg

32 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 HHD Yom Kippur Folio of Memory In honor of the wedding anniversaries of Programming/Activities: In loving memory of Edmond & Grace John & Helene Cuomo, Ray & Laya Kesner, Tzofim-Israeli Scouts Onwukeme and in honor of John Preston Josh Steinberg & Debbie Kessner Steinberg, Michael and Drora Oren Creer and Brad Romney Cantor Laury & Nomi Loeb, and Rabbi Fred Jody and Wai-Ming Wong Franklin Moshe Onwukeme & Rochelle Wenger Josh and Judy Zuckert Debra Winkler and family In loving memory of my father, Don Paige Rabbi Discretionary Fund Liz Paige and Woody Crowell In honor of Asher Strassberg's Bar Mitzvah Brad and Miriam Strassberg In honor of Rabbi Samuel L. Spector Joint CKA-Utah Food Bank Pantry Gary Doctorman In loving memory of Janine's mother, Andrew Gordon and Kaylee Kofoid Project Fund Barbara Adler In memory of John David Marks Janine Adler Parker and David Parker In loving memory of Helen's fiancé, Betty and Frank Yanowitz Arnie Lieberman In honor of Emily and Kyle Berkson Helen Barr KAJY Screen on the Green becoming B'nai Mitzvah Jeff and Kathleen Berkson To wish a speedy recovery to Gordon Siegel In honor of Kol Ami Jewish Youth Alan and Orlene Cohen Maryna Bankovska In loving memory of Susan's parents, Kevin and Jamie Bates Jean and William Schulman In honor of Gordon Siegal's successful Nicole Hansen Susan Schulman back surgery John Lengvarsky David S. Dolowitz and Amanda Meadus Oneg / Kiddush: Clara Gitter Anne Moskowitz Dolowitz John and JoAnne Newland Kiddush Helper Fund In memory of John Marks Nicolas and Maryna Saul In loving memory of Janine's mother, David S. Dolowitz and Robert Michael Barbara Adler Anne Moskowitz Dolowitz Janine Adler Parker and David Parker Kol Amigos In loving memory of Anne's father, In honor of the Congregation Pepper Chapel Fund Dr. Simon Moskowitz Robert Michael In loving memory of Dean's sister-in-law, David S. Dolowitz and Lorraine Pepper Anne Moskowitz Dolowitz Minyan-aires Fund Dean and Jeanne Pepper In memory of John David Marks and wishing In honor of our Minyan-aires In loving memory of Dean's mother, Sue Prottas a good eye outcome Anonymous Celia Pepper David S. Dolowitz and Anne Moskowitz Dolowitz Mitzvah Network Fund Dean and Jeanne Pepper In honor of Frank Yanowitz's birthday In honor of Kaylee & Andrew's wedding Prayer Book Fund Mark Sapitsky and Richard Metzner Lee and Arlene Gordon To wish Harv Sweitzer a speedy recovery To wish Shari Peddersen a speedy recovery Ira Tannenbaum To say "thank you: for letting me attend, Betty and Frank Yanowitz enclosed donation for the Rabbi to have In memory of my friend, Ruth Shirah dinner out In memory of Ruth Shirah Ira Tannenbaum Ruth Magleby Betty and Frank Yanowitz Programming/Activities: In honor of Hadassah Alvarado and Oneg / Kiddush Fund Cocktails and Craftivities David Garama's new baby To say"thank you" for letting me attend Morgan Brown Susan Schulman your service and for allowing me to help Jessica Edwards Thanking Rabbi Spector for his course with Shabbat Kiddush Stephen Goldstein and Jaclyn Solomant Three Presidents and the Jews Ruth Magleby Lauren Howells Freida and Harv Sweitzer In honor Raegan Simmons' Bat Mitzvah Ray Jacobs To wish "Mazal Tov" to the Rabbi and Jeff Simmons and Cheryl Hersh Simmons Benjamin Kaufman and Malia Shoji Adam Moskovich Jill on their engagement In honor of my sister Susan Wimmer Nathan Leora Norkin and Paul Sherrill Debra Winkler and family and her daughter Hope Anne Nathan who Daniel Parker visited from the East Coast Aaron and Isabel Rokeach Religious School Fund Lynne Wimmer Maridon Romney and Saul Jauregui In loving memory of Ada Mae's father, Fred Stein In loving memory of my grandfather, Matthew Silton Irvin and Ada Mae Crouse Jacob Sieglbaum Ben and Rachel Slivnick Gary and Fran Lapin Michelle Grayson In loving memory of Bob's mother, Akiva Toren and Alex Moya Ruth Goldberg In loving memory of Joel's father, Jason and Eliane Wiese Robert and Anne Goldberg Dr. Harold Rosenberg and dear friend, Tessa Wilkerson Laurel Brown Dye In honor of Cantor Bat-Sarah leading Russell "Rusty" Wilson and Cody Wixom Joel Rosenberg Minyan; in loving memory of my father, William Schulman, and in memory of my In loving memory of Dr. Mort Rothenberg friend, Art Lipman and Doris Jacobson Susan Schulman Brenda Silverman

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 33 For the B'nai Mitzvah Class Gifts Jeff Simmons and Cheryl Hersh Simmons In loving memory of Betty's mother, Freda Berman VIVIAN SHAPIRO Betty and Frank Yanowitz In loving memory of Betty's father, LIBRARY Charles Berman Betty and Frank Yanowitz In loving memory of Frank's mother, Bertha Yanowitz Betty and Frank Yanowitz OUR VIVIAN SHAPIRO LIBRARY

Religious School Scholarship Fund CONTINUES TO GROW! In loving memory of your Aunt, Selma Wilson Helane and David Leta We want to take this opportunity to thank people for their Security Fund In honor of the Congregation contributions over the summer. We are in the process of sorting Andrew Martindelcampo and categorizing books, then we’ll label and shelve them. We’re constantly amazed at the wide ranging topics covered Social Action Fund In memory and honor of Karen Doctorman, by your donations. a giant of a woman Robert and Miriam Caston Please consider becoming a registered patron of the library. It’s a Torah Fund very simple process, and once registered you can browse the catalog In honor for having the Allya on and reserve books online. If you prefer not to use the online features, Shabbos, during reading of the 10 please register nonetheless (you must have an email address to commandments MCB Kevin and Jamie Bates register). Once registered, you can select books to take home and simply leave us a note at the office with your name and the titles you In loving memory of Libba's mother, Bertha Rosengarten Kurzban are “checking out.” We will take care of entering your information Norman and Libba Sapitsky into the online system and notifying you of due dates. In loving memory of Norman's grandmother, Pauline Reingold Mednick While we encourage everyone to visit and explore the library, Norman and Libba Sapitsky please do not simply remove books without checking them out. In loving memory of Ruth's father, We are having problems with books “disappearing” from the Louis Ellenbogen Ruth Ellenbogen Spiegel library, and we have no duplicates to replace missing volumes.

Also, please consider volunteering to assist in the library. We are very much in need of volunteers.

Debra and Robert Rothenberg

THE KOL AMI MIKVAH

Kol Ami has a modern, heated Mikvah available to all of our members for immersions and other ritual needs.

If you have any questions about the Mikvah or would like to make an appointment, please contact Lisa Kaufman, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] or 801-484-1501.

34 CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 OFFICE HOURS Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Committee Board Members Teresa Bruce, Co-President Emily Bauman Virginia Hecker Akiva Toren Jim Isaacson, Co-President Joy Fisher Jody Katz Jason Wiese Boaz Markewitz, Past President Larry Green John Mertens Ean Woodbury Hank Levine, Treasurer Sheryl Ginsberg, Secretary Myles Greenberg Greg Saunders

CLERGY AND STAFF

Samuel L. Spector Debra Winkler, Office Manager Rabbi [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x27 [email protected] 801-484-1501 x24 Sarah Stein, Religious School Assistant Director [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x26 Wendy Bat-Sarah Cantor / Religious School Director Sarah Kayne, Program Coordinator / Youth Director [email protected] [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x36 801-484-1501 x28

Lana Stoddard, Communications Frederick L. Wenger [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x30 Rabbi Emeritus [email protected] Lisa Kaufman, Administrative Assistant 801-484-1501 x21 [email protected] • 801-484-1501 x21

Laurence D. Loeb Kimberly Saul, Preschool Director Cantor Emeritus [email protected] • 801-484-1501 [email protected] 801-484-1501 x21 Fedor Shashkov, Building Maintenance 801-484-1501 x21 Daniel Burman Executive Director Victor Ilcov-Belei, Building Maintenance [email protected] 801-484-1501 x21 801-484-1501 x22

ADDITIONAL Gift Shop: Cathy Siegel / [email protected] / 801-484-1501 x53 Cemetery Association: Carol Hochstadt / [email protected] / 801-484-1501 x25 CONTACTS www.jewishcemeteryutah.org

CONGREGATION KOL AMI • PUBLICATION NUMBER 4 FOR THE YEAR 2019 35 DAYS OF AWE EXPERIENCES

Community Bullet Jam Hike & Story Journaling Session Thursday, October 3rd Friday, October 4th Sunday, October 6th 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Led by Andrew and Led by Lisa Kaufman, just before This will take place at the same Kaylee Gordon Erev Shabbat Services time as Sukkah building

Join us for a family-friendly We’re looking forward to a session You’re invited to a fun and tasty hike centered on community, focused on goal-setting and creating morning complete with DIY fruit intentionality, and storytelling. space to work on ourselves. How Jams and Preserves! What do we Where and how can we and where can we hold ourselves want to hold onto for the year incorporate “the benefit of the accountable as a community? ahead? What should we preserve? doubt” to our daily rituals and Please bring an unlined notebook Please bring your own Mason jar interactions? Remember a water with you to this session. to this experience. bottle and to comfortable and safe shoes/clothing for hiking.

Register for these family-friendly, community-wide experiences at www.conkolami.org/daysofawe

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

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