Chanukah

RSRS Chanukah Pop-up Shops
Sunday, December 7th • 8:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesday, December 10th • 3:45pm – 6:30pm
Sunday, December 14th • 8:30am – 12:30pm
Shop for Chanukah decorations, gifts, and more in the West Foyer during religious school. All proceeds benefit the Rafi Schwartz Religious School.


Latke Making Class
Monday, December 8th • 6:00pm
Come learn how to make classic Chanukah latkes! Join us as we fry together for Kol Ami upcoming Chanukah events—and take home a plateful of delicious latkes for yourself.
Register here by Dec. 7th!
Kol Ami Members: FREE • Guests: $5 per person

Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Party
Tuesday, December 9th • 6:30pm • Kol Ami Members Only
Join us for Rosh Chodesh's annual “My Favorite Things” event! This warm and joyful December tradition brings our women’s community together for an evening of sharing, connection, and a little bit of surprise. We’ll enjoy a light latke dinner and dessert, followed by our always-delightful gift exchange/Yankee swap. Each participant is invited to bring one wrapped item you personally love, costing $20 or less. 
Learn more and RSVP here!

RSRS & KAJY Chanukah Party
Sunday, December 14th • 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.
RSVP here!
Kol Ami Members: FREE • Guests: $5 per person

Young Adults Vodka & Latkes
Sunday, December 14th • 6:30pm
Young adults, ages 21 – 40, are invited to join Rabbi Spector to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with cocktails and mocktails, latkes, a chanukiah lighting, and more!
Register to join us!
Kol Ami Members: $10 per person • Guests: $20 per person

Waldorf Astoria Park City Hanukkah Celebration
Monday, December 15th • 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Grand Lobby at Waldorf Astoria Park City, 2100 Frostwood Blvd., Park City
Gather with us on the second evening of the Festival of Lights for a meaningful celebration of tradition and community. Rabbi Sam Spector will lead a menorah lighting ceremony, accompanied by klezmer music and housemade petite latkes elevated with caviar.

Chanukah Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, December 16th • 12:15pm
Join us for a light lunch and learning session with Rabbi Spector and guest speaker Jessica Lowe, President/Founder of Be a Little Too Kind, a nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City.
Register here!
Kol Ami Members: FREE • Guests: $10 per person

Candle Lighting with SLC Mayor Mendenhall
Wednesday, December 17th • 6:30pm
Celebrate the fourth 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!
Register here!

Tot Shabbat
Friday, December 19th • 5:00pm – 5:30pm
Join Rabbi Sam Spector and Cantor Adam Davis for a fun, half-hour service of Shabbat and Chanukah songs and stories! This program is for our younger children (typically age 7 and under) and their families. It is a great way to engage your child with the traditions and meaning of Shabbat.
RSVP for the service here

A Special Chanukah Family Shabbat Dinner & Service with Consecration
Friday, December 19th • 5:30pm Dinner • 6:30pm Service
Join us for a special Chanukah Shabbat dinner, service, and celebration! Our evening will begin at 5:30pm with a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner followed by our special Chanukah Shabbat service including Consecration of our young religious school students formally marking the beginning of their Jewish education.
Register to join us for dinner!
Kol Ami Members: $10 per adult, $8 per child • Guests: $12 per adult, $10 per child

Chag HaBanot
Saturday, December 20th • 9:30am
Chag HaBanot (Festival of the Daughters), is traditionally observed by women in North African Jewish communities. It is a beautiful opportunity to honor the women in our community, share traditions, and celebrate together. This special service and Kiddush are a wonderful way to come together, but we need your help to make them truly spectacular. Your participation, whether in the service or the kitchen, is invaluable and makes a significant difference in creating a warm, welcoming, and meaningful experience for everyone. Contact programming@conkolami.org to get involved.

Ice Skating with KAJY and Candle Lighting at Millcreek Common
Sunday, December 21st • 4:30pm Ice Skating • 6:00pm Candle Lighting • Millcreek Common
Join KAJY and Mayor Cheri Jackson of Millcreek for a fun evening of ice skating including a chanukiah candle lighting at 6:00pm. This event is open to everyone!
Learn more and register here! Don't forget to reserve your skating session.