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October / November / December 2021
Publication Number 4 for the Year 2021
Tishrei / Cheshvan / Kislev / Tevet 5782
Here I am, fully present. Proud to be part of Kol Ami.
SHABBAT SERVICE SCHEDULE
DATE TORAH PORTION FRIDAY SATURDAY
Shabbat Mevarchim 5:30 pm — Family Shabbat Service
Oct. 1 – 2 9:30 am — Max Brant's Bar Mitzvah Service
Bereshit 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service
9:30 am — Addison Litvack's
Oct. 8 – 9 Noach 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah Service
Oct. 15 – 16 Lech Lecha 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Oct. 22 – 23 Vayera 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Shabbat Mevarchim
Oct. 29 – 30 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Chayei Sara
5:30 pm — Family Shabbat Service
Nov. 5 – 6 Toldot 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service
Nov. 12 – 13 Vayetzei 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Nov. 19 – 20 Vayishlach 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Shabbat Mevarchim
Nov. 26 – 27 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Vayeshev
Chanukah
6:30 pm — Consecration & A Special
Dec. 3 – 4 Rosh Chodesh Tevet 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Chanukah Erev Shabbat Service
Miketz
Dec. 10 –11 Vayigash 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Dec. 17 – 18 Vayechi 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Dec. 24 – 25 Shemot 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Shabbat Mevarchim
Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 6:30 pm — Reform Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 am — Traditional Shabbat Service
Vaera
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2 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1
OUR RABBI,
SAMUEL L. SPECTOR
One of my favorite stories is of a at him for spending such an pandemic, we would come to
poor man who goes down to the exorbitant amount on a fish and services weekly and then we fell
market on Friday to buy Shabbat says, “He can have it for $100, I out of that habit.
dinner for his family. Unbeknown will take another fish.” The poor
to him, the king also sends his man takes out all the money he I would like to encourage
servant down to the market had to his name and buys the fish people, who are vaccinated
to buy dinner for the king. The and brings it home to his family and masked, to make Shabbat
poor man approaches the fish for dinner. His family is beside special and come to at least one
monger and asks him for his themselves when they hear he Shabbat service a month at the
nicest fish; the fish monger spent all of their money for one synagogue and also have at least
presents a beautiful salmon that dinner, but the man says that one Shabbat a month where you
he will sell to the poor man for it was worth it because of how do something special at home.
$20. The poor man had worked special Shabbat is. He sadly, yet Perhaps it can even be making a
and saved for this dinner all week with pride, cuts open the fish, special dinner or when you come
long and right as he was about and low and behold, inside of it to the synagogue wearing nicer
to purchase it, the king’s servant is a giant pearl that the fish had clothes than you would normally
announces the king will pay $25 swallowed, one the likes of which wear during the day.
for the salmon. Knowing that he the world had never seen. The
had promised his family a special, man took the pearl to a jeweler What we learn from the poor
wonderful Shabbat dinner, the and sells it for a million dollars man in the story is that it was
poor man winces and says he and his family was never poor not the price of the fish that was
will pay $30, to which the king’s again, all because he wanted to important to him, it was about
servant announces $35. The go to an extra effort of making recognizing the essence of
two men get into a bidding war, Shabbat special. Shabbat, that it is a special time
when finally, the poor man shouts and should be separated from
that he will pay $100 for the fish. At Congregation Kol Ami, we the rest of our week.
At this point the king’s servant too, are working to make Shabbat
figures the king would be angry special. With the addition of our In Judaism we learn that time is
incredible new cantor, Sharon what is holy, let us all find ways to
Brown-Levy, the services have new carve out time for our community
ruach, spirit, and energy that we and for Shabbat and as a result
have not seen before. Whether we will get more out of being
Thank you to it is our kids’ service on the first Jewish, of being a part of our
Larry Green, Richard Friday of the month at 5:30 synagogue, and out of life itself.
Evans, Dale Brouillete, pm or our recurring Friday and See you on Shabbat!
Todd Kushner, and Rabbi Saturday services, our sanctuary
is filled with joy and sacred music. Samuel L. Spector
Spector for helping put
For some of us, prior to the Rabbi
up our Sukkah!
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 3
OUR CANTOR,
SHARON BROWN-LEVY
The Cantor’s Chorale
I hope this chorale finds everyone happy, healthy, a combination group class and 1:1 work with the
and feeling fulfilled from our Holy Day season. I b’nei mitzvah students. The class would involve
wanted to share how grateful I am for everyone both social bonding and academic reinforcement.
who made the holidays of this Jewish month The class could be done live in-person or on Zoom.
of Tishrei possible: our incredible staff, our I have seen such a peer mentor class work well in
congregant volunteers—including, but not limited both environments.
to, our outstanding choir, my fellow clergy—todah
rabbah to everyone whose vision brought us to new The b’nei mitzvah class would of course be
heights of spiritual and personal connection. I want supervised by me and our professional tutor, David
to thank you all for the tremendous welcome you Asman. There would be a fluid, regularly updated
continue to show me and my family. It truly takes record of every student’s progress available to
a village to make all this happen! At this season of tzofim, students, and their families.
self-introspection, many of us set goals to begin
anew and create a vision that reflects these goals. The idea of this vision is to create a culture that it
is every student’s privilege and responsibility to
One of the visions I have for my cantorate at Kol “pay it forward”—to teach what they have learned
Ami is to engage our teens in a unique way— to the next cohort of students. This would provide
post b’nei mitzvah. I would like to raise the task engagement and retention—not just in the area
of tutoring 1:1 b’nei mitzvah to a different level. of peer mentoring—but also in creating regular
My dream is to scout teens called tzofim—as biblical chanters and prayer leaders.
early as immediately following their b’nei mitzvah
ceremony—to train their peers in the art of If you are a teen or a family of a teen who is
chanting their portions and prayers. In this way, interested in learning more about becoming a
students and their families would not see the b’nei Tzofeh (m) / Tzofah (f) Peer Mentor, please contact
mitzvah as an end point, but rather the beginning me at cantor@conkolami.org. As I continue to
of a new Jewish journey. meet you in religious school and beyond, I or
David Asman will also be reaching out to you!
Students from 7th grade all the way up to 12th
grade could fill this role. Students with basic skills in I eagerly look forward to getting to know our
decoding Hebrew, chanting the required prayers, outstanding teens of Kol Ami and recruiting our
and understanding the system of biblical cantillation tzofim—so I can make this vision a reality.
(trope families) would be qualified tzofim.
B’shirah uv’simchah, in song and in joy,
The vision would be that the tzofim ages 13 and Hazzan Sharon Brown-Levy
up would meet, once a week for one hour to do
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OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
DANNY BURMAN
Still basking in the glow of the holidays
and excited about Kol Ami in 5782!
I hope for you, like for me, the For those that watched from Thank you to all of our amazing
holiday season lifted your spirits home, I offer an apology for staff and volunteers for making
and connected you even closer to initially sending the wrong access these holy days so meaningful.
Congregation Kol Ami! It was so out on Yom Kippur. Once our Now on to the rest of 5782.
special to again see many of you staff was made aware of the
in the services praying, learning, error we quickly responded Rabbi Spector and Cantor
schmoozing, and celebrating. The and sent out the correct code. Brown-Levy and our committees,
energy in the Main Sanctuary and I’m grateful that the feedback staff, and board are looking
the Mountain View Sanctuary was regarding the streamed services forward to meaningful, musical,
so powerful. Our clergy, lead by was very positive. People really and inspiring services, and
Rabbi Spector and the beautiful appreciated the two-camera exciting opportunities to continue
and heartfelt voice of our new production, allowing you to see to pray, learn, and socialize
hazzan, Cantor Brown-Levy, both the bimah and the choir together in-person and virtually.
supported by their partnership loft and the shifts from clergy to
with Cantor Loeb and Rabbi clergy. The sound was clear and There are so many awesome
Wenger and the contributions of the All-Access tickets allowed for things about Kol Ami. Our Kol
our choir lead by David Asman, members and guests to choose Ami team is passionately working
helped us to connect to our past in-person services or participate to support our mission and vision
and open our hearts to new ways from the comfort and safety of and you—our beloved members.
to observe the hagim. their homes, or a combination. Please show us your support
by donating to our High
Highlights for me included the Our Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Holiday Appeal, participating,
duets by Cantor Brown-Levy Simchat Torah services and events and volunteering.
and Cantor Loeb and having were also mostly in-person and
the voices of our choir joining on livestream, the exceptions Danny Burman
them. The funniest/awkward were the Sukkot events for a Executive Director
moments were when we greeted variety of groups in-person
each other and didn’t know if we only in the Sukkah and the Erev
should kiss, hug, shake hands, Simchat Torah service where we
bump fists, or bump elbows to danced with the Torahs on the
comply with Covid guidelines. patio accompanied by David WE NEED
We often ended up doing a kind Asman and the Klezbros. All of USHERS!
of hokey pokey with one hand in our indoor services remained safe
Please contact John Cuomo at
and another elbow out. It always and required participants to have john.cuomo1@outlook.com
ended up with a smile or a vaccines and wear masks. It was if you are interested in
laugh and a sharing gratitude also nice to have the option of being an usher for our
Shabbat services.
for being together. taking masks off outside and all
remained safe.
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 5
OUR OFFICE MANAGER,
LISA KAUFMAN
Shalom from the office staff, we’ve missed you! I’m happy to report
that our hardworking staff are back in the building after many long
WELCOME months working virtually from home. We greatly appreciate everyone’s
TO OUR NEW patience and understanding as we have adapted to the ever-changing
MEMBERS! conditions brought about by this unprecedented time.
Hopefully you all enjoyed a meaningful High Holiday season and were
Marcia & Joe Bannon
able to join us either in-person or via our livestream for services. Our
Franny Bechek staff worked diligently in order to ensure the safety of our congregation
& Dan Foster throughout the numerous holiday services and activities. I am proud
to report that our strict policies, particularly requiring verification of
Sarah Becker &
David Cowan vaccinations and masks to be worn while inside our synagogue, have
resulted in zero cases of COVID being attributed to any in-person
Abram Berry services or events held at the synagogue. Additionally, we have had no
Dale Brouillette COVID outbreaks amongst the staff who have been back in the building
since early summer. Todah rabbah to all who came, showed their
Nina de Lacy vaccination cards, and masked up!
Lirit & Noel Franks
A particular highlight for me was our week of diverse Sukkot
Ali Hickey programming. I saw many new and old faces joining together in
Halle & Lewis Kogan our beautiful Sukkah decorated by the children of the Rafi Schwartz
Religious School. Thank you to all the volunteers and staff who helped
Rachel & Robert Lemieux
make these events a great success! I look forward to seeing you again
Barrie & Brendan during our upcoming winter programming.
McAlister
There’s a saying that “sometimes it’s three steps forward and two steps
Melissa Mendelson
& Dan Richmond back, but you’re still one step ahead of where you used to be.” While
we’re not back to business as usual we are here to provide for you, all
Miles Penn & Beth Loring our congregants and community at large. Please do not hesitate to
Andrew Plaut & email me at officemanager@conkolami.org if you have any questions
Adina Goodman or concerns, our office is here to assist you!
Kirstin Ridges L’Shalom,
Adam Rosh & Lisa Kaufman
Danielle McGuire Office Manager
Nancy & Jonathan Sacks
6 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1
CHANUKAH FOR ALL
Bring light to our children, and this year, our seniors too!
The Chanukah For All Project ensures that all our children and seniors enjoy the
holiday without regard to their families’ current circumstances. We are now in our
ninth year of supporting this program which brings gifts and food to Jewish children
and seniors at Chanukah.
Each child will receive a gift certificate to a toy store and each family or senior will
receive a $50 gift certificate to Smith’s for food. The individuals are carefully, and
confidentially, chosen. Please help us to give to those in our congregation who
need a little bit of help this year.
Donate at www.conkolami.org/chanukah-for-all
This project is sponsored by Congregation Kol Ami and the Social Action Network.
Contact David Litvack at davidlitvack@hotmail.com with any questions.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
November 1st – December 8th December 5th, Time TBA
Coats4Kids & Adults2 Young Adult Chanukah Party
We will be collecting coats and clothing (as well as
NEW items such as toiletries, socks, and underwear). Wednesday, December 1st at 6:15 pm
Bins will be located in the South and West Foyers.
KAJY Chanukah Party
Sunday, November 7th at 4:00 pm Immediately following religious school.
Kol Ami Afternoon Jam Friday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm
Open to musicians 13+! Bring your own instrument
and music stand for a fun afternoon jam session with A Special Chanukah Shabbat!
Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy. Join us for Family Shabbat, Consecration, and our Reform
Erev Shabbat services. Bring your chanukiah and let's light
the 6th candle together!
Chanukah Film Series
Tuesday, November 30th at 7:00 pm: Sunday, December 5th at 12:00 pm
"The Crossing" and "The Broken Candle" Rafi Schwartz Religious
Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 pm: School's Chanukah Party
"Latter Day Jew" Immediately following religious school.
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RSRS
NOVEMBER 1ST – DECEMBER 8TH chanukah
In addition to coats and clothing, we
are collecting new items such as toiletries, party save
personal hygiene items, socks, underwear,
and backpacks. Bins will be located in the the date
South and West Foyers.
NEW TROPE CLASSES!
Developing Future Chanters and T'filah Leaders
Starting November 14th
Join Cantor Sharon-Brown Levy for a weekly session on
Torah-Haftarah trope and basic T'filah leading skills.
Adults: Sundays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am via Zoom
Teens: Sundays, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in-person or via Zoom
Learn more and register at
www.conkolami.org/trope-classes
VIRTUAL
STUDY SESSIONS
TORAH / TRANSFORMATION
HAFTARAH STUDY OF JUDAISM
Wednesdays at Sundays at 4:30 pm
4:00 pm on Zoom on Zoom
Meeting ID: 845 6710 5990 Meeting ID: 837 4869 0597
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OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
DIRECTOR, TAMARA KIPPER
The Rafi Schwartz Religious The Rafi Schwartz Religious The Rafi Schwartz Religious
School is back in-person and School returned back to Kol Ami School is selling swag as a
providing a Jewish education to celebrate Sukkot followed fundraiser to help purchase new
for all of our children. by Simchat Torah. They made books and supplies for the school.
decorations in class, visited the If you would like to purchase a
We started the year off on August Sukkah for a snack, decorating, t-shirt, sweatshirt, or hat go to
29th which ended with an ice songs with Cantor Sharon Brown- www.conkolami.org/form/rsrs-
cream social right after religious Levy, and learning how to shake swag. The Rafi Schwartz
school— allowing families to meet the Lulav and Etrog. Religious School thanks you!
each other. We have a lot of new
families in the religious school Over the next few months, the Kol Ami Jewish Youth (KAJY),
this year so this was a great way students will be learning about for kids in 3rd through 12th
to introduce each other and Shabbat, Mitzvah, and Chanukah— grades, has had a few engaging
make new friends. the festival of lights! events so far with the biggest
turnout for Lounge Night! On
We had a two-week break for the Save the date for the Rafi the first and third Wednesdays of
High Holidays. During the break, Schwartz Religious School the month KAJY will hold Lounge
the students had a chance to Chanukah party on Sunday, Nights right after religious school.
attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom December 5th at 12:00 pm, right Kids will be served dinner, do
Kippur children/ family services after religious school! If you would projects, have homework help,
online led by Rabbi Sam Spector like to volunteer at the Chanukah and get to socialize with their
and Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy, party, please reach out to me at friends. Some of the upcoming
Tashlich at Sugar House Park, and rsdirector@conkolami.com. events in the next few months are
a youth service event held outside a trip to the Lagoon Amusement
on the Kol Ami patio. The kids had Consecration for studying Park, a Halloween sleepover at
a discussion on Yom Kippur and in Kindergarten, or new 1st Kol Ami, and a Chanukah party on
played High Holiday bingo. and 2nd grade students, are Wednesday, December 1st right
invited to this special service following religious school. If you
on Friday, December 3rd at are not yet a member of KAJY and
5:30 pm. Parents are encouraged would like to join, please contact
to decorate a Torah scroll for your Aimee Klein, Youth Director, at
child after religous school drop aimee.klein3@gmail.com.
off on Sunday, November 21st.
You will then get to hand off L’Shalom,
the special Torah to your child Tamara Kipper
during the ceremony. Religious School Director
Do you have questions regarding the Rafi Schwartz Religious School?
Please email me at rsdirector@conkolami.org. Learn more about the
Rafi Schwartz Religious School at www.conkolami.org/religiousschool.
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 9
V IIV NI ATNE DR OI WO SR E ST T Are you
having financial
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v i v i a n @ v i v i a n d ow s et t i n te r i o r s . c o m hesitate to
w w w. v i v i a n d ow s et t i n te r i o r s . c o m a result of
reach out to
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COVID-19? us. We will do
DISTINCTIVE INTERIOR DESIGN
our very best to
help you address
those needs. Your
community is here for you.
We stand together during these difficult
times, and Kol Ami will do what we can to
help you through these challenges.
Rabbi Samuel L. Spector, rabbi@conkolami.org
Danny Burman, director@conkolami.org
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10 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1MAZEL TOV TO OUR
B'NAI MITZVAH
MAX BRANT, OCTOBER 2ND
Max was born in Vail Colorado—which explains his innate skiing skills—but has
lived here in Salt Lake City for almost all his life. He attends The McGillis School.
He has many outstanding qualities, but his parents believe his greatest quality is
his friendship and empathy. He is always the first to befriend someone new and to
help someone who is hurt.
ADDISON ROSE LITVACK, OCTOBER 9TH
Addison (Addie) and her family invite you to celebrate with her as she is called to the
Torah this fall. Addie was born in Salt Lake City and has grown up as a proud member
of the Salt Lake Jewish community. Congregation Kol Ami, the McGillis School and the
Jewish Community Center have been important influences in shaping Addie’s Jewish
identity and love for her faith, traditions, and heritage. Addison has met many of her
closest friends and experienced many cherished memories at the JCC, McGillis School
and the Kol Ami Religious School.
Addie is in the 7th grade at the McGillis School and has a love of learning, friends, and
family. Addison is a very caring and passionate person and cares deeply about her community, friends, and
family; including her two dogs Molly and Yogi and her cat Boomer. Addie is very passionate about all people
being treated equally—an inclusive community. She is passionate about social justice issues such as Black
Lives Matter, the LGBTQ+ movement, and the Stop Asian Hate campaign. She has always been an active
and inquisitive child, questions about the world around her are constant and thoughtful and she never misses
anything. Her questions about her parents work and why people are camping on the park strips down the
street shaped Addie’s Mitzvah project to be one that supports agencies who serve those in our community
experiencing homelessness. She believes everyone should to be offered assistance and a place to live.
Addie loves swimming, fashion, gymnastics, volleyball, Starbucks, sushi, sweets, and especially her friends!
Swimming in the pool and ocean with her cousins in Florida and California is her favorite way to spend
vacation. Addie loves to make you laugh, spending time with family, jumping on the trampoline, watching her
favorite shows, playing basketball after school, trying on clothes to find the best outfit and hanging out with
her friends—especially if they go shopping.
Addison is a very special, intelligent young woman and we are proud and excited to be celebrating this
simcha with our entire community!
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 11WHAT 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.
Fran Lapin, the
When? When Mitzvah Committee
someone has lost Chairperson, is the
a loved one. When person to call if
someone is ill. you know of someone
When someone is in need. Please help
home bound. When Fran out if you can
someone has been help fulfill that need
hospitalized. When a in the community.
senior citizen needs
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someone needs cell 801-556-9998
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CONGREGANT CORNER By Bonnie Rokeach
& Joel Rosenberg
Denise Doebbeling — Then & Now
There is a saying, “that you never really know another Denise may be in a wheelchair now but was once an
person.” This seems to imply that there may be avid runner, getting up to jog between 5 – 15 miles
things about close friends or even family of which every day before work! She said that she reached
you are not aware, but mostly tends to be particularly a point where her body just ran on its own and she
true for acquaintances or members of your couldn’t live without it. She ran several marathons
community that you only see in passing. and was an avid skier. She eventually turned to biking
when she started to experience physical health issues.
If you have seen Denise Doebbeling over the last
few years, you saw a woman in her 70s in frail health, Denise and her family endured a terrible tragedy
usually alone and in a wheelchair, who would have when her daughter Angela was violently murdered
undoubtedly smiled at you. You would likely have felt by an abusive boyfriend at age 44. Denise attended
sympathy for her without any knowledge of where every day of the trial where he was eventually
she has been in her life. You might be surprised to sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, a meager
hear about her journey! We would like to introduce and uncomforting sentence given the brutality
you to Denise Doebbeling… then and now. of the crime. Her other daughter, Susan, now
lives in California.
At 78 years old, Denise is an exceptional woman. She
was married to Dr. Stuart Turkanis until his death in Denise has faced many health issues, including
2011. Stuart was a professor of Pharmacology at the a prolonged ICU stay three years ago. Kol Ami’s
UUMC and related to Dr. Gilman, renowned author very own Dr. Boaz Markowitz was her physician.
of the Goodman & Gilman pharmacology textbooks. Throughout her challenges, she has remained
Denise had two daughters, Angela and Susan. She courageous and strong, always exhibiting a will
converted to Judaism and very much enjoyed to live.
entertaining friends and fellow Kol Ami congregants
in her home for Jewish festivals and holidays. She Denise currently lives alone at the Wellington.
loves being Jewish and observing its rich traditions. She has not been able to have visitors or eat in
the dining hall due to the restrictions of the COVID
Denise was a teacher for the visually impaired in the pandemic for a very long time. Visiting has now
Davis County school district for many years. She also resumed and Denise would welcome both in-person
spent summers working for the U.S. Forest Service and telephone visits. Please consider reaching out
in Wyoming, often stating that this was the happiest to her and learning more about her interesting
time in her life. She has also been a devoted member life and dedication to Congregation Kol Ami!
of Kol Ami for many years and taught in our religious
school when Nomi Loeb was the director. Denise was
also a member of the High Holiday Choir and looked
forward to her solo and was disappointed when this
was removed from the service a few years ago.
14 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1PLEASE DONATE
TO OUR 5782 HIGH
HOLIDAY APPEAL
At this holy time, we education), Avodah (ritual), people, will determine our
traditionally ask for your and Gemilut Hasadim future and each step we take
generous investment in (service to others). We makes a difference. This is
our High Holiday Appeal aspire to balance our your chance to say Hineni—
which is a critical component capacity and offerings ”here I am,” and I am proud
of raising the necessary to deliver excellence to be part of Kol Ami and
funds to support our while pursuing these perpetuating Judaism for
mission and vision. three interconnected us, our children, and our
pillars, providing children’s children.
Our Mission: Congregation opportunities for the
Kol Ami’s mission is to curious and scholarly alike. Thank you for being as
provide Jews by birth, generous as you can.
Jews by choice, and K’rov We remain committed Increasing your donation
Yisrael interfaith families a to providing high-quality from last year will make
place to join together as we programs and meaningful all of us forever grateful.
worship, learn, and celebrate spiritual experiences, none Thank you for helping us
Judaism in a dynamic and of which would be possible live our values.
caring community. Every without your ongoing
person counts and everyone support. It is our hope On behalf of the clergy,
is welcome. that you will be inspired staff, and Board of Trustees,
to make an investment in we wish you L’shana
Our Vision: Congregation Congregation Kol Ami. Tovah U’metukah—a
Kol Ami pursues passionate What we do this year, as happy, healthy, good,
Jewish engagement through with every new year in and sweet year!
Limmud Torah (Jewish the journey of the Jewish
Make your donation today at www.conkolami.org/highholidays-donate
or send your donation the Kol Ami office.
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 15CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
From Tracy Plotkin
By Faye Lincoln
The High Holidays came upon us quickly this year! As 5782 gets under way, I would encourage
Before we knew it, 5782 was knocking at our doors. those who have not volunteered in the recent
Thankfully, we were able to provide a safe past or are new to Kol Ami to make a plan to
and joyful in-person and virtual holiday season do so this year! We understand that the changing
because of the dedication of both our staff and progression of the COVID-19 pandemic might
amazing team of volunteers! We would not have keep some at home, however, please know that
been able to bake challah and honeycakes, clean we have many opportunities that can be done in
and polish all of the silver, change out the bimah a very safe way. In fact, many volunteer tasks can
and Torah covers, and perform countless other tasks be done from home! We also have many projects
without the time and commitment of our volunteers. around the synagogue that can be done with just
one or two volunteers at a time in order to keep
The ability to have dynamic programming, socially distanced. We require vaccinations
meaningful worship services, and keep our (currently ages 12+) and masks for everyone who
synagogue safe and welcoming is in large part comes to Kol Ami, including our volunteers!
due to volunteer hours. We are fortunate to have a
strong, dedicated group who routinely participates Please email Tracy Plotkin at
when we put out a call for volunteers. We are so adminassistant@conkolami.org to find
appreciative of these wonderful people who give out more about our ongoing volunteer
their time and love to Congregation Kol Ami! opportunities! I look forward to hearing
from you soon.
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS!
The Kogan Family Miles Penn
Halle and Lewis moved to Utah almost & Beth Loring
nine years ago when Halle got a job
Miles and Beth love all things
working in the ICU at the University of
outdoors—skiing in the winter
Utah Hospital as an RN. Previously, they
and camping/hiking in the
had been living in Missoula, Montana
summer so Utah seemed like a
where Lewis was born and raised. Halle
great place that has it all and is
is originally from Cleveland, Ohio.
super accessible.
The Kogans have two children Theo
Miles and Beth are in their early
(6) and Remy (3). They love to be
thirties, soon to be engaged, and
outdoors—especially skiing—and
have a puppy coming January
alternately, they like to bake pies.
2022! By joining Kol Ami they are
hoping to gain a community and
They hope to gain community and
meet other Jews in the area.
sense of belonging through their
membership to Kol Ami.
Miles is a tech entrepreneur
and Beth works in strategy and
Halle is a Nurse Practitioner at the VA
analytics in tech.
and Lewis us the Deputy Director of
Public Lands for Salt Lake City.
16 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1RABBI WENGER WONDERS
As you read this (and I always Hanukkah tells a story of conflict The Maccabean war was fought
wonder WHO is reading this), over assimilation, of the struggle against an outer threat. It was
we approach the Hebrew month for Jewish national independence, also an inner struggle. Hellenism
of Kislev, which begins on and of the challenges faced by had subverted some of the best
November 5th. a Jewish state surrounded by minds of the Jewish people,
enemies and supported by the seducing them into a slavish
The following events in Jewish world’s greatest military power. and self-hating imitation of an
history occurred during Kislev: But to rediscover that highly alien culture and values. The
• 457 BCE—Ezra addressed a relevant message, you have to Hanukkah victory embodies
three-day assemblage of Jews scrape away a lot of potato- victory over assimilation, a
in Jerusalem, charging them flavored schmaltz. reaffirmation of the timeless truths
to be faithful to the Torah. of Torah. Overcoming the inner
More than a century BCE, the as well as the external enemy
• 167 BCE—The Seleucid little territory that is now Israel was is a hard endeavor. It must be
tyrant, Antiochus, set up the subject to a powerful neighbor, accomplished anew in every age.
idol called "Abomination of an empire stretching from what
Desolation" in the Temple. is now Syria deep toward what In our time, again there exists
• 164 BCE—The Hanukkah is now Afghanistan. This empire an independent Jewish state
miracle occurred. was ruled by the descendants of backed by a guarantee from the
• 1947 CE—The United Nations one of the generals of Alexander mightiest military power of our
General Assembly approved the Great. In an effort to integrate age. Once more, Jews are divided
a plan for the partition which their sprawling domain, these between those who assimilate to
eventually led to the creation rulers demanded that the Jews a majority culture and those who
of the State of Israel. practice some elements of Greek reject it. The Hanukkah holiday
cults in their Temple worship. touches every central question
In 2021 CE, Jews in Utah and of modern Jewish existence. It
around the world will celebrate These demands triggered deserves a fuller telling—and a
Hanukkah in the midst of a chaotic internecine conflict among the better celebration than a fried
world attacked by COVID, warfare Jews. Some thought it wise to potato pancake.
abroad, civil unrest at home, obey. Some even thought the
and global warming. It's best, Jews had something to learn from As we move through, Kislev, I
at this time, to review some their Greek-speaking neighbors. wonder if we can take some time
basics we have learned from Others militantly rejected to reflect on the reality this month
the Jewish experience. Greek customs and foreign rule. teaches: We've been here before.
Disagreement led to assassination, We will be transformed and move
Hanukkah commemorates repression, civil war, and ultimately forward again. May the Divine
a war against tyranny, a war outright rebellion. The rebels Light of Hanukkah shine on your
for independence, and, most prevailed. The family that led heart and home this month of
especially, for religious freedom. the rebellion was nicknamed the Kislev. Will this happen, I wonder!
As long as anywhere on earth Maccabees, and Hanukkah was
any people are persecuted, this the Independence Day of the Rabbi Fred Wenger
dimension of Hanukkah’s truth kingdom they founded.
remains valid.
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 17LIFE & LEGACY GIVING
A LEGACY IS FOREVER By Faye Lincoln
Congregation Kol Ami is participating in a new,
donation giving program—The Life & Legacy Program
This is a way for those in the Congregation Kol Ami Paul & Anne Bernstein
community to provide for funding to the synagogue John & Helene Cuomo
in your current estate planning. Your consideration of
David & Vivian Dowsett
a legacy gift will ensure the continuation of our Utah
Jewish community for future generations. Simon & Joy Fisher
Jim & Robin Isaacson
One of the key strategic goals of our synagogue is Dr. Jay & Julie Jacobsen
to establish a long term plan for building assets that Faye Lincoln
will support our ongoing financial needs and growth.
Karen Lindau & David Goldberg
Legacy Giving is a part of that overall plan. Such a
gift will go into one or more long-term, sustainable John & Bria Mertens
funds to provide ongoing support to Kol Ami over Pete Schwager
many years and to provide for our overall mission. Alex & Lavine Shapiro
Marty Slattery & Morton Pellatt
The Life & Legacy Giving Program is part of a
broader, collaborative effort led by the United Rabbi Fred & Rochelle Wenger
Jewish Federation of Utah, and in conjunction with Mike B. Zuhl
the Jewish Family Services of Utah. You may choose
to commit a future donation to Kol Ami, or any We discovered that many people in the past
combination of these organizations. have already provided for a Legacy Donation in
their will or estate plan, but Kol Ami is not aware
We would like to recognize all donors who have of this action. We encourage you to contact us
agreed to have their names used in our Life & with this information.
Legacy Program with a huge THANK YOU! In
total, we currently have 20 Legacy Commitments, For those who have not yet joined, we ask for your
far more than on this list, but the individuals listed support by naming Congregation Kol Ami in your
below have given us permission to identify their estate plan. Again, we thank our generous donors.
names through a Document of Commitment (DOC). You have started us down the right path. Your gift,
The rest have chosen to remain anonymous. in the future, will help us grow stronger.
Together, we can make a difference. For more information, feel free to contact:
Danny Burman Faye Lincoln Larry Green Gary Lapin
Executive Director Board Member Board Member & Legacy Legacy Committee
801-319-2387 & Legacy Chair Committee Member Member
801-518-6565 732-735-2060 801-943-7832
18 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
OCTOBER Thomas Collins Lori Berry OCTOBER
Belinda Akyuz Terry Crum Daniel Burman Ephraim & Belinda Akyuz
David E. Anisman Judy Dahlquist Susan Chortkoff Alan & Andalin Bachman
Marsha Bronsky LouAnn Davidson Elinor Colman Marcia & Joe Bannon
Teresa Bruce Floyd Eschler Ben J. Doctorman Ronald & Toba Essig
Lisa Cohne Khadjenoury Lili Field Alysse Eisen Silk Lisa & Eric Garland
Martin Colman Michael Fletcher Ronald Essig Jordan & Brenda Gerton
Kathy Einhorn David Goldenberg Noel Franks Myles & Carolyn Greenberg
Sara Epstein Laura Green Edward Ganellen Douglas & Irene Grossman
Jeannie Golberg Myles Greenberg Lisa Garland Vicki Hinz & Tamar Prero
Rosanne Gordon Mark Grosser Jordan Gerton Tzvi & Allison Izaksonas
Dganit Herzig Slovik Andrew Gruber Bryan Gibson Halle & Lewis Kogan
Barbara Jeffries Danielle Housman Lucille Hesse
Dave & Barbara Kronenberg
Neil Kaplan Ray Jacobs Eric Hochstadt
Rachel & Robert Lemieux
Natalie Kaplan Tom Jacobson Helen Hu
David & Erin Litvack
Jody Katz Michael King Robyn Isaacson
Susan & Peter Litvack
Tamara Kipper Charlotte Kesler Kirkwood Joyce Kelen
Uri & Elizabeth Loewenstein
Jesse Lapin Fran Lapin Raymond Kesner
Deborah Leaman Gary Lapin Rachel Lemieux Barrie & Brendan McAlister
Tamar Lobell Robert Lemieux Alyssa Levy Micah & Kirstie Rosenfield
Joel Miller Joseph Letourneau Joshua Lipman Robert & Debra Rothenberg
Marco Moreno Cara Lingstuyl Susan Litvack David & Kristine Sandweiss
Ingrid Nygaard Art Lipson Nomi Loeb Joel & Patty Trachtenberg
Mirjam (Gabrielle) Partridge Peter Litvack Sheryl Luskin Ginsberg Richard & Heidi Weinsoft
Andrew Plaut Stefanie Marxreiter Brenda Mann Samuel & Amy Winkler
Julia Reagan Karen McArthur Danielle McGuire
Daniel Shapiro Tracy Plotkin Bria Mertens
Christy Shemper Joshua Rogoff Leora Norkin NOVEMBER
David Sonnenreich Craig Selzman Alexander Pollack Malgorzata & Henryk Hecht
Susi Soria Geoffrey Silcox Robert Roman Howard & Deborah Leaman
Benjamin Starr Betsy Smith Barrie Rosenberg Shaina & C. Tyler Miron Quinn
Joshua Steinberg Tracine Smoot Evan Sanders
Alexander & Laura Pollack
Melissa Sternfield Barbara Spector Kimberly Selzman
Ben & Rachel Slivnick
Adva Taylor Lois Spiegel Michael Skolnick
Rabbi Samuel & Jill Spector
Matthew Weinstein Harmony Starr Gail Slangerup
Jolene Treloar Ilyas "TK" Stark
NOVEMBER David Weinstein Kay Tran
Barbara Arnovitz River Willaredt Hannah Vaschel DECEMBER
Alan Bachman Thomas Wright Adrielle Vieira David & Teresa Bruce
Marsha Backels Michael Zuhl Nancy White Ben & Susan Chortkoff
Paul Bernstein Debra Winkler Martin & Elinor Colman
Cheyenne Brown DECEMBER Samuel Winkler David & Vivian Dowsett
Kristine Campbell William Abrams Terry & Barbara Jeffries
Carla Cantor Kelly Baron Melissa & Marc Sternfield
Cathy Collins Nancy Bergman Betty & Frank Yanowitz
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 19OCTOBER 2021
TISHREI / CHESHVAN 5782
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Yom Rishon Yom Sheni Yom Schlishi Yom Revi’i Yom Chamishi Yom Shishi Shabbat
1 • 25 Tishrei 2 • 26 Tishrei
5:30 pm Family Shabbat Mevarchim
Shabbat Service Bereshit
6:30 pm Reform Erev 9:30 am Max Brant Bar
Shabbat Service Mitzvah Service
6:52 pm Candle 7:50 pm Havdalah
Lighting
3 • 27 Tishrei 4 • 28 Tishrei 5 • 29 Tishrei 6 • 30 Tishrei 7 • 1 Cheshvan 8 • 2 Cheshvan 9 • 3 Cheshvan
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh 6:30 pm Reform Erev Noach
Cheshvan Cheshvan Shabbat Service
9:00 am RSRS 9:30 am Addison
7:30 am Minyan 6:40 pm Candle
9:00 am Take Down 4:00 pm RSRS Litvack Bat Mitzvah
Lighting
Kol Ami Sukkah 6:30 pm Intro to Service
4:00 pm Torah Study
4:30 pm Session Jewish Life 7:39 pm Havdalah
Transformation of 6:15 pm KAJY
Judaism Study Session Lounge Night
10 • 4 Cheshvan 11 • 5 Cheshvan 12 • 6 Cheshvan 13 • 7 Cheshvan 14 • 8 Cheshvan 15 • 9 Cheshvan 16 • 10 Cheshvan
8:00 am Minyan Indigenous 4:00 pm RSRS 7:30 am Minyan 6:29 pm Candle Lech Lecha
Peoples Day Lighting
9:00 am RSRS 4:00 pm Torah Study 6:30 pm Intro to
9:00 am Traditional
Session Jewish Life 6:30 pm Reform Erev
4:30 pm 7:30 am Minyan Shabbat Morning
Shabbat Service
Transformation of Service
Judaism Study Session 7:28 pm Havdalah
17 • 11 Cheshvan 18 • 12 Cheshvan 19 • 13 Cheshvan 20 • 14 Cheshvan 21 • 15 Cheshvan 22 • 16 Cheshvan 23 • 17 Cheshvan
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:00 pm RSRS 7:30 am Minyan 6:19 pm Candle Vayera
Lighting
10:00 am Lagoon 4:00 pm Torah Study 6:30 pm Intro to
9:00 am Traditional
with KAJY Session Jewish Life 6:30 pm Reform Erev Shabbat Morning
Shabbat Service
4:30 pm 7:00 pm CKA Service
Transformation of Board Meeting 7:18 pm Havdalah
Judaism Study Session
24 • 18 Cheshvan 25 • 19 Cheshvan 26 • 20 Cheshvan 27 • 21 Cheshvan 28 • 22 Cheshvan 29 • 23 Cheshvan 30 • 24 Cheshvan
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:00 pm RSRS 7:30 am Minyan 6:10 pm Candle Shabbat Mevarchim
Lighting Chayei Sara
9:00 am RSRS 4:00 pm Torah Study 6:30 pm Intro to
Session Jewish Life 6:30 pm Reform Erev
10:00 am Training 9:00 am Traditional
Shabbat Service
Wheels 6:15 pm KAJY Shabbat Morning
Lounge Night Service
12:30 pm 11th/12th Gr
6:00 pm KAJY
4:30 pm Halloween Sleepover
Transformation of
Judaism Study Session 7:08 pm Havdalah
31 • 25 Cheshvan
8:00 am Minyan
9:00 am RSRS
4:30 pm
Transformation of
Judaism Study Session
20 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1NOVEMBER 2021
CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5782
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Yom Rishon Yom Sheni Yom Schlishi Yom Revi’i Yom Chamishi Yom Shishi Shabbat
1 • 26 Cheshvan 2 • 27 Cheshvan 3 • 28 Cheshvan 4 • 29 Cheshvan 5 • 1 Kislev 6 • 2 Kislev
7:30 am Minyan 4:00 pm RSRS 7:30 am Minyan Rosh Chodesh Kislev Toldot
4:00 pm Torah Study 6:30 pm Intro to 5:30 pm Family 9:00 am Traditional
Session Jewish Life Shabbat Service Shabbat Morning
6:15 pm KAJY Service
6:01 pm Candle
Lounge Night Lighting 7:00 pm Havdalah
6:30 pm Reform Erev
Shabbat Service
7 • 3 Kislev 8 • 4 Kislev 9 • 5 Kislev 10 • 6 Kislev 11 • 7 Kislev 12 • 8 Kislev 13 • 9 Kislev
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:00 pm RSRS Veterans Day 4:54 pm Candle Vayetzei
Lighting
9:00 am RSRS 4:00 pm Torah Study 7:30 am Minyan 9:00 am Traditional
Session 6:30 pm Reform Erev
12:00 pm KAJY Shabbat Morning
6:30 pm Intro to Shabbat Service
Esther's Garden Service
Jewish Life
Cleanup 5:53 pm Havdalah
4:00 pm Kol Ami
Afternoon Jam
4:30 pm
Transformation of
Judaism Study Session
14 • 10 Kislev 15 • 11 Kislev 16 • 12 Kislev 17 • 13 Kislev 18 • 14 Kislev 19 • 15 Kislev 20 • 16 Kislev
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:00 pm RSRS 7:30 am Minyan 4:48 pm Candle Vayishlach
Lighting
9:00 am RSRS 4:00 pm Torah Study 6:30 pm Intro to 9:00 am Traditional
Session Jewish Life 6:30 pm Reform Erev
9:00 am Training Shabbat Morning
Shabbat Service
Wheels 6:15 pm KAJY Service
Lounge Night
10:00 am Adult Trope 5:48 pm Havdalah
Class 7:00 pm CKA
Board Meeting
12:00 pm Peer Mentor
Trope Class
12:30 pm 11th/12th Gr
4:30 pm
Transformation of
Judaism Study Session
21 • 17 Kislev 22 • 18 Kislev 23 • 19 Kislev 24 • 20 Kislev 26 • 21 Kislev 26 • 22 Kislev 27 • 23 Kislev
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan Thanksgiving Day Office Closed Shabbat Mevarchim
4:00 pm Torah Study Office Closed Vayeshev
9:00 am RSRS Session 4:44 pm Candle
10:00 am Adult Trope 7:30 am Minyan Lighting 9:00 am Traditional
Class Shabbat Morning
6:30 pm Reform Erev Service
12:00 pm Peer Mentor Shabbat Service
Trope Class 5:44 pm Havdalah
4:30 pm
Transformation of
Judaism Study Session
28 • 24 Kislev 29 • 25 Kislev 30 • 26 Kislev
Erev Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan
4:30 pm
Transformation of
Judaism Study Session
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 21DECEMBER 2021
KISLEV / TEVET 5782
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Yom Rishon Yom Sheni Yom Schlishi Yom Revi’i Yom Chamishi Yom Shishi Shabbat
1 • 27 Kislev 2 • 28 Kislev 3 • 29 Kislev 4 • 30 Kislev
Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh Tevet
4:00 pm Torah 7:30 am Minyan 4:44 pm Candle Miketz
Study Session Lighting
6:30 pm Intro to 9:00 am Traditional
4:00 pm RSRS Jewish Life 6:30 pm Shabbat Morning
Consecration & A
6:15 pm KAJY Service
Special Chanukah
Chanukah Party Erev Shabbat Service 5:42 pm Havdalah
5 • 1 Tevet 6 • 2 Tevet 7 • 3 Tevet 8 • 4 Tevet 9 • 5 Tevet 10 • 6 Tevet 11 • 7 Tevet
Chanukah Chanukah 4:00 pm Torah 7:30 am Minyan 4:42 pm Candle Vayigash
Study Session Lighting
6:30 pm Intro to
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 9:00 am Traditional
4:00 pm RSRS Jewish Life 6:30 pm Reform Erev Shabbat Morning
9:00 am RSRS Shabbat Service Service
10:00 am Training 5:42 pm Havdalah
Wheels
10:00 am Adult Trope
Class
12:00 pm Peer Mentor
Trope Class
12:00 pm RSRS
Chanukah Party
4:30 pm
Transformation of
Judaism Study Session
12 • 8 Tevet 13 • 9 Tevet 14 • 10 Tevet 15 • 11 Tevet 16 • 12 Tevet 17 • 13 Tevet 18 • 14 Tevet
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:00 pm Torah 7:30 am Minyan 4:43 pm Candle Vayechi
Study Session Lighting
9:00 am RSRS 6:30 pm Intro to 9:00 am Traditional
4:00 pm RSRS Jewish Life 6:30 pm Reform Erev
10:00 am Adult Trope Shabbat Morning
Shabbat Service
Class 6:15 pm KAJY Service
Lounge Night
12:00 pm Peer Mentor 5:44 pm Havdalah
Trope Class 7:00 pm CKA
Board Meeting
12:30 pm 11th/12th Gr
4:30 pm
Transformation of
Judaism Study Session
19 • 15 Tevet 20 • 16 Tevet 21 • 17 Tevet 22 • 18 Tevet 23 • 19 Tevet 24 • 20 Tevet 25 • 21 Tevet
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:00 pm Torah 7:30 am Minyan Office Closed Shemot
Study Session
4:30 pm 6:30 pm Intro to 4:47 pm Candle 9:00 am Traditional
Transformation of Jewish Life Lighting Shabbat Morning
Judaism Study Session Service
6:30 pm Reform Erev
Shabbat Service 5:47 pm Havdalah
26 • 22 Tevet 27 • 23 Tevet 28 • 24 Tevet 29 • 25 Tevet 30 • 26 Tevet 31 • 27 Tevet
8:00 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan 4:00 pm Torah 7:30 am Minyan Office Closed
Study Session
4:30 pm 6:30 pm Intro to 4:52 pm Candle
Transformation of Jewish Life Lighting
Judaism Study Session
6:30 pm Reform Erev
Shabbat Service
22 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1GRAVE MATTERS
By Carol Hochstadt
Twenty-Four Hours?
Probably the most widely held belief among Jews and non-Jews
IN MEMORIAM
regarding Jewish burial practice is that the burial must take place Our community
within twenty-four hours. But while it is true that Judaism requires mourns the loss of
burial as soon as possible, even among the Orthodox it is totally
accepted that several factors legitimately delay the time between Joceyln Cohen Frank
death and burial beyond twenty-four hours. There is one mention in Sister of Alan Cohen
the Torah (Deuteronomy 21:23, which refers to quickly burying a person
convicted of a capital offense), but the reasons for Judaism’s embrace Miriam Lerman
of quick burial stem from (historically) health and psychological Cousin of Susan Mirrow
considerations. Since we do not embalm the deceased, when
refrigeration was not available, it was crucial to bury very quickly. Today Laya Yufit Lifshits
the focus is on the psychological benefits for the mourners which favor Community Member
quick burial. In another realm, some also believe that the deceased
is not able to move on until the burial, so quick burial is also a way to Ronald Stern
honor and help the deceased as he or she enters the “world to come.” Father of Elissa Stern-Kolb
The Kol Ami Cemetery Association, which manages our three Freida Sweitzer
cemeteries, always tries to facilitate prompt burial and works closely Kol Ami Member
with the mortuary and family to make it happen. Examples of ways in
which families can minimize delays are: 1) have discussions and make
Norma Trachtman
funeral and burial decisions in advance; 2) reserve grave sites; and 3) Cousin of Cantor Brown-Levy
make arrangements with the mortuary in advance. But even if you do
all of these things, other factors may cause unavoidable delays, such
Samuel Warsoff
as: 1) government-required delays, including the signing of the death Father of Art Warsoff
certificate and/or approval by the Medical Examiner; 2) transportation,
if the death occurred far from home; or 3) the need for close relatives
Loren "Larry" Weiss
of the deceased to safely arrive from their distant homes. Some delays Spouse of Gina Dalton
that are unavoidable also relate to the day and time of the death.
While it is considered fortuitous to pass away on a major Jewish holy
Cantor David Wisnia
day, we do not bury or open a grave on Shabbat or major festivals, so a Friend of Larry Green
burial would be delayed if it occurred on a Friday or in close proximity
to a holiday. Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on the eve of Rosh Hashanah,
and of course could not be buried within twenty-four hours. Another
consideration is the ritual washing of the deceased by the Chevra
Kadisha, which is required in our Montefiore and Shaare Tzedek
cemeteries and optional in B’nai Israel. While the funeral director
immediately contacts the Chevra as soon as he is aware that tahara
will need to take place, and the Chevra arranges to come as quickly as
possible, gathering enough volunteers and their performing this sacred
activity will likely not take place before twenty-four hours have elapsed.
www.jewishcemeteryutah.org
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 23Recently, several Jewish people lost their lives I have been told that locally some people have been
when a condominium collapsed in Surfside, Florida; worried that they would be breaking an important
unfortunately, due to the dangerous conditions, the rule if they delayed in burying their Jewish loved ones
recovery operation took more than one month. This beyond twenty-four hours, so they requested that
was a situation that created, for many, a very long the mortuary pick up the deceased and deliver him
time between the death and the burial. “Aninut” is or her directly to the cemetery. Not possible, and not
the Hebrew term for the period between death and necessary. If we all do our best to bury as promptly as
burial, which is the earliest stage of mourning—a possible, we will simultaneously honor the dead and
time of deep sorrow or intense mourning for start healing the mourners left behind.
immediate family members. During this time, usually
the mourners are busy making arrangements, and
Todah Rabbah to
they are exempt from most mitzvot. But they are not
Benjamin Kalm, for his
officially considered “mourners” until after the burial,
many hours of volunteer
so the shiva period does not begin, people do not
computer support for the
pay condolence calls, and the process of healing does
Cemetery Association.
not begin. Shortening the period of aninut—burying
our dead as quickly as possible—is a way to help
the mourners with the painful process they must go We want to extend a big
though. It is hard to imagine how difficult this must Todah Rabbah to Helene and
have been for the relatives of these Florida people; John Cuomo and Julie and Jay
fortunately the local Jewish community was there to Jacobson for their generous
provide as much comfort and support as possible. contributions to the Kol Ami
With this example in mind, we strive to bury our dead Cemetery Association.
as soon as realistically and practically possible.
TREE OF LIFE LEAVES
& 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 info@conkolami.org
or call 801-484-1501. Advance payment required.
24 CO N G R E G AT ION KOL A M I • P U BL IC AT ION N U M BER 4 F OR T H E Y EAR 2 0 2 1THE
KOL AMI
MIKVAH
Kol Ami has a modern, heated
Mikvah available to all of our
Preparing your
members for immersions and Kosher food list?
other ritual needs. If you would like
to make an appointment or have questions, Contact Susan Litvack at
please contact the office at splitvack@aol.com or 801-272-4612
info@conkolami.org or 801-484-1501. to place your order or learn more.
72-hour advance notice is required.
C O NGREGATI ON KOL A MI • PU B L I CATI O N N U MB ER 4 F OR T H E Y EA R 2 0 2 1 25IN THESE STRESSFUL AND DIFFICULT TIMES, IF YOU
FEEL THAT TALKING WITH SOMEONE COULD BE
HELPFUL, PLEASE CALL US. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
CALL 801-746-4334 OR EMAIL ALLE SALAZAR AT ALLE@JFSUTAH.ORG
JFS also hosts virtual monthly Caregiver Support Groups offering support to individuals
caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Join a group where you will
be understood, learn skills to help you in your role, and address self-care. Our no-cost
monthly groups are designed to provide educational, emotional, and social support.
For more information contact Rosemary Quatrale at rosemary@jfsutah.org.
Salt Lake City Location // 801-746-4334, 495 East 4500 South, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84107
Park City Location // 435-640-6697, 650 Round Valley Drive, Park City, Utah 84068
Are you interested in Slate of Officers for 2021
participating with a fun Debbie Taheny, Treasurer, dksmithnh@gmail.com
Irene Stukshis, Recording Secretary, irenestukshis@gmail.com
group of women who are
Lois Spiegel, Correspondence Secretary, bertlois@comcast.net
committed to women’s Sharon Sonnenreich, Education VP, ssonnenreich@gmail.com
health and well-being, Joy Fisher, Membership VP, bjoyfisher@gmail.com
to Israel, and to Jewish Megan Collins, Communications VP, meganc@gmail.com
values and continuity? Jill Spector, Programming VP, jill.spector33@gmail.com
Contact any of our Board Members Lana Stoddard, Correspondence, hadassahgsl@gmail.com
for additional information. If you Lisa Kaufman, Member-at-Large, lrk175@gmail.com
are interested in being on our Debra Winkler, Past President, devwinkler@yahoo.com
email list, please contact Alyshia Alyshia Klein, Past President, kleinaa@vcu.edu
Klein at kleinaa@vcu.edu. Laura Green, Past President, jlaurag@outlook.com
Contact Joy Fisher, Membership VP, at
Join the Greater Salt Lake
bjoyfisher@gmail.com or go to www.hadassah.org
Hadassah Chapter for 2021! to learn more and sign up for membership.
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