Chanukah

RSRS Chanukah Pop-up Shops
Sunday, December 8th • 8:30am
Wednesday, December 11th • 3:45pm
Sunday, December 15th • 8:30am
Shop for Chanukah decorations, gifts, and more in the West Foyer during religious school. All proceeds benefit the Rafi Schwartz Religious School. 

KAJY Latke Bake-Off
Sunday, December 15th • 12:00pm

Chanukah Concert
Sunday, December 15th • 7:00pm
This concert, featuring a trio of Scott Harris (clarinet), Joel Rosenberg (viola), and Jeffrey Price (piano), will blend the soulful, spirited sounds of klezmer with the elegance of classical music, creating a unique and festive experience for the Chanukah season. While there is no cost for tickets, donations are greatly appreciated! All proceeds benefit Kol Ami. Learn more and RSVP here! This event is open to the public.

Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Party
Tuesday, December 17th • 6:30pm • Kol Ami Members Only
Get ready for a fun pre-Chanukah event with Rosh Chodesh! Bring a wrapped gift of your “favorite thing” (valued at up to $20) to share with the group. Think of something you love—whether it’s a cozy candle, a favorite book, something you made, or a special treat—and let’s swap stories and gifts! Dinner and dessert will be provided. Learn more and RSVP here!
 

Chanukah Lunch & Learn
Thursday, December 19th • 12:15pm
All are invited to join Rabbi Spector for lunch and a learning session about Chanukah. RSVP here!

RSRS & KAJY Chanukah Party
Sunday, December 22nd • 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join the Rafi Schwartz Religious School and KAJY for games, a raffle, doughnuts, and latkes! There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES on this day. Parents MUST attend with their children. FREE for RSRS students and parents and all Kol Ami Members. Guests may join for just $5 per person. RSVP here! 

Rabbi’s Chinese Dinner
Wednesday, December 25th • 6:00pm
Join us as we celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a family-friendly game-night with latkes and a Chinese dinner cooked by Rabbi Spector! Don’t forget to bring your chanukiah to light the first candle together. Registration closes on Saturday, December 21st. See pricing and RSVP here!


Young Adults Vodka & Latkes
Thursday, December 26th • 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! RSVP here! KA Members: $10 • Guests: $20

Shabbat & Chanukah Service plus Dinner at the Shul
Friday, December 27th • 6:30pm
Join us for a special Chanukah Shabbat service, dinner, and celebration! Our evening will begin at 6:30pm with our Erev Shabbat service followed by a special Chanukah Dinner at the Shul at 6:30pm. Our dinner, cooked by Dov De Lay, will include Hungarian Goulash (vegetarian option is veggie pasta), sweet purple cabbage and apples, a child-friendly dish, salad, and dessert. Don’t forget to bring your chanukiah as we come together to light up the night, filling the room with the warmth and joy of Chanukah. See pricing and RSVP here! 

Ice Skating with KAJY and Candle Lighting
with Millcreek Mayor Silvestrini
Sunday, December 29th • 5:00pm Ice Skating • 6:00pm Candle Lighting • Millcreek Common
Join KAJY and Mayor Jeff Silvestrini of Millcreek for a fun evening of ice skating including a menorah candle lighting at 6:00pm. This event is open to the community. RSVP here!

Candle Lighting with SLC Mayor Mendenhall
Monday, December 30th • 6:00pm • Salt Lake City and County Building
Celebrate the sixth night of Chanukah with a special community candle lighting alongside Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rabbi Sam Spector of Congregation Kol Ami, and Alex Shapiro, Director of the United Jewish Federation of Utah. Join the Utah Jewish community for an evening of light, joy, donuts, and dreidels! RSVP here!