Meet Rabbi Sam Spector, the new 30-year-old leader of Utah's largest Jewish congregation
08/30/2018 08:03:18 PM
To get his dream job, Rabbi Samuel L. Spector had to go through a somewhat grueling interview process.
To become the rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami, Utah's largest Jewish synagogue with more than 350 families, Rabbi Spector had to first pass a phone interview with the search committee, followed by a second interview via Skype.
Kol Ami Alumni, Josh Morris, Helps in Thailand
07/20/2018 02:14:57 PM
Josh Morris learned how to cave in Utah and Nevada. 20 years later in
Thailand, the stakes were much higher.
Click here to see how Josh was involved in the rescue of the soccer team in Thailand.
Paul Bernstein, M.D, Ph.D Honored with Endowed Chair
07/10/2018 02:30:26 PM
One of our congregants, Paul Bernstein, has been given the honor of the Green Presidential Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology at the University of Utah. For the full article, click here.
Kol Ami Featured on Disney's "Andi Mack"
02/26/2018 04:16:49 PM
We are on TV! Several months ago, Disney's "Andi Mack" filmed the Bar Mitzvah of one of its central characters in our synagogue. Several members of our community participated in various ways.
"Friday night, in a special one-hour episode based around Cyrus’ bar mitzvah – an extravagant celebration that includes a chocolate fountain and a fortune teller – “Andi Mack” will feature a literal coming of age on a show that has grown along with its characters"
The premiere of that episode is tonight and it will air throughout the week. See how many of us you can spot!
Local religious leaders celebrate a year of interfaith achievements
02/01/2018 04:14:07 PM
"Ellie Anders Thompson, the interreligious engagement coordinator at Utah Valley University, was praised for her service to the roundtable's young adult members. Betty Yanowitz and Sue Prottas, both members of Congregation Kol Ami, were applauded for joyfully and diligently bringing a Jewish perspective to the group. Finally, Lacee Harris, a founding member of the roundtable, received an award for his longtime service to the Salt Lake community."
Read more here:
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900009174/utah-religious-leaders-celebrate-a-year-of-interfaith-achievements.html
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