Chanukah

KAJY Latke Bake-Off
Sunday, December 3rd • 12:00pm
3rd–7th graders are invited to join KAJY immediately following religious school in the Social Hall for lunch followed by a latke bake-off as we prepare to celebrate Chanukah!
 

Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Party
Tuesday, December 5th • 6:30pm
Please join us for a Chanukah celebration with treats, fun, and "Our Favorite Things Gift Exchange!"
Learn more and RSVP here

Security Town Hall—Introducing Utah's Jewish Community Security Director
Wednesday, December 6th • 6:30pm / 7:30pm • JCC
At 6:30pm hear from our new Security Director Dave McKean as well as law enforcement officials from city, state and national levels. Then at 7:00pm learn from Dave McKean, Security Director for the Utah Jewish Community, what to do an active threat situation. Join for one or both sessions.
Learn more and RSVP here

Chanukah Menorah Lighting with Rabbi Spector
Thursday, December 7th • 5:30pm • Waldorf Astoria Park City
In partnership with the Waldorf Astoria Park City (2100 Frostwood Drive, Park City) join us to celebrate light, unity, and hope with latkes, sufganiyot, and warm apple cider.


Tot Shabbat Service
Friday, December 8th • New Time! 5:00pm
Join Rabbi Sam Spector and Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy for a personal, half-hour service of Chanukah and Shabbat songs and stories! Following the service please join us for our Family Chanukah Shabbat Dinner (see below for details).

Family Chanukah Shabbat Dinner, Service, and Consecration
Friday, December 8th • 5:30pm
Join us for a special Chanukah family-friendly Shabbat dinner, service, and celebration! Our evening will begin at 5:30 pm with dinner followed by our Erev Shabbat service at 6:30 pm. Part of our service will be Consecration for some of our youngest religious school students. RSVP by December 7th ($8 per adult / $5 per child OR $25 for families of 4+). Bring your chanukiah/menorah! 
 

RSRS & KAJY Chanukah Party
Sunday, December 10th • 10:00am
Join the Rafi Schwartz Religious School and KAJY for games, a raffle, doughnuts, and latkes! FREE for RSRS students and parents and all Kol Ami Members. Guests are welcome for just $5 per person. 
Learn more and RSVP here

"Bring in the Light!" Chanukah Concert
Sunday, December 10th • 5:00pm
Join us for uplifting and inspiring performances by Cantor Brown-Levy, visiting Cantors Shemesh and Katlin and members of Kol Ami's community of talented musicians. This festive and joyful celebration of Chanukah will support Congregation Kol Ami and the Israel Emergency Fund through the United Jewish Federation of Utah.
Learn more, buy tickets, and become a sponsor here

Candle Lighting with SLC Mayor Mendenhall
Monday, December 11th • 6:00pm • Public Safety Building (475 E 300 S, Salt Lake City)
Join the Salt Lake City Jewish community along with Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for a Chanukah candle lighting.
RSVP here

Young Adult Chanukah Party
Tuesday, December 12th • 6:30pm
Young adults, ages 21 – 40, are invited to join Rabbi Samuel L. Spector and BeeCHAIs for a Chanukah party with refreshments, latkes, a chanukiah lighting, and more! $10 per person.
RSVP here

The Crisis of Israel’s War with Gaza
Wednesday, December 13th • 6:30pm
Join Rabbi Spector, who will share his experiences of the war and devastation from his recent visit to Israel and Dr. Stevan Hobfoll, PhD, ABB to discuss Resilience in the face of trauma and grief.
Learn more and RSVP here
 

Chanukah Senior Lunch & Learn
Thursday, December 14th • 12:15pm
Seniors, ages 65+, are invited to join Rabbi Spector and Cantor Brown-Levy for a complimentary lunch and a learning session about Chanukah.
Learn more and RSVP here

Ice Skating with KAJY and Candle Lighting
with Millcreek Mayor Silvestrini
Thursday, December 14th • 6:00pm • Millcreek Common
Join KAJY and the Mayor Jeff Silvestrini of Millcreek for a fun evening of ice skating including a menorah candle lighting at 6:30pm. This event is open to the community.
Learn more and RSVP here