Our community seder for 2012 will take place at Kol Ami on the 7^th night of Passover – Friday, April 13^th.  Although we in the CBY like to think of ourselves as inventive, the Shvi’ee shel Pesach is celebrated in many Jewish communities. In addition to the passing over that gives the holiday its name, we will explore the meaning of a crossing over (or passing through) event – the splitting of the Red Sea (or Sea of Reeds).  This momentous march is supposed to have occurred on the seventh day of the journey out of slavery and is the climax of the Exodus from Egypt.  It is a story of bravery, faith, and celebration.

As befits a 7^th night seder, we will begin PROMPTLY at 7 pm.  Therefore, I suggest that you plan to arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 pm to allow for the appropriate amount of pre-seder schmoozing.

The parshah for February 24/25, Terumah, includes God’s instructions to Moses about how to build the Mishkan/Dwelling Place—the portable sanctuary that will follow the people through the desert.

In that spirit, we ask that each of you bring your tallit—your own portable sanctuary—and share its story.    If you prefer, bring another Jewish object that has accompanied your family’s journeys: a kiddush cup, spice jar, book…

We’ll share the stories of these family treasures and link those stories back to the stories in the parshah.

Joanne Slotnik and Steve Trimble will lead the service.  Marv and Jeanne Goldstein will conduct the children’s service.  Karen Nielsen-Anson will provide crucial help with our music.  Tzedakah goes to CBY.

We look forward to seeing you at Kol Ami for our 6:00 p.m. vegetarian potluck dinner in the religious school wing and our service in the Pepper Chapel at 7:30 p.m.

Shalom, Salaam, Tikkun-Olam, & Peace

A Christmas Project of Hope and Cheer

December 24 and/or December 25

West High School – Cafeteria
241 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah

For 19 years under National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) leadership, members and friends of Utah’s Jewish and Muslim communities have served others less fortunate in our community during the Christmas holidays. Joining us this year will be West High School English Second Language Department, National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, and faculty. Our project, Shalom, Salaam, Tikkun Olam, is done in the spirit of Tikkun Olam (helping to repair the world), Tzedekah (justice) and Peace (shalom in Hebrew or salaam in Arabic). For all our efforts, National NCJW gave this project a “Vision for America showcase award,” 2011.

Last year, we (you!) helped 1500 people. This, our 20th year, we expect to help more lonely and frail seniors, those at-risk, and–with more schools signing up for help–new refugees. We will serve 600 homebound senior citizens, families (150 individuals) among the working poor or in transition, a battered women’s shelter (+75 individuals), 25+ single women head of households, and 105 refugee families representing 500+ children/adults from countries as diverse as Bosnia, Congo, Iraq, Liberia, Sudan, Myanmar, Somalia and Bhutan.

Click here to see what can you do to help.

Checks may be donated to NCJW Utah Section with notation for Tikkum Olam Project, and sent to Kitty Kaplan, treasurer, 3170 E. Alta Hills Drive, Sandy, UT 84093. Secure online donations may be made at (www.ncjwutah.org). NCJW is a 501 C3, tax-exempt organization.  If you have questions, or want to volunteer, please e-mail or call one of the following:

• Scott Klepper:  altaklep@yahoo.com

• Eileen Hallet Stone: (801.419.4628) or  ehswriter@aol.com

• Deborah Milan-Niler: ladedaha4@msn.com

• Kitty Kaplan:  kittykaplan@msn.com

• Safi Safiullah:  Safi1990@hotmail.com

• Samah Safiullah:

     samah.safiullah784@gmail.com

Socks for Sukkot!

Rachel Fishbein knows what tzedakah means.  She has generously donated her stock of hand-knitted wool-blend socks and hats as a Sukkot fundraiser for CBY.  What better way to stay warm on a cool night (or in the Pepper Chapel on the High Holidays when the heat has yet to come on!).  These colorful foot-warmers will be for sale at Sukkot, on the 14th at the CBY celebration.

Special note: This week (through Thursday eve) you can purchase socks and hats at Joanne Slotnik & Steve Trimble’s Avenues home (call first: 801-364-3031).

Adult socks: $20

Kid’s socks: $10

Hats: $15

All Welcome!

All CBY high holiday services will be led again this year by

Reconstructionist Rabbi Michael Ross and will be held in the

Pepper Chapel, Congregation Kol Ami

Joyce Dolcourt--with the High Holidays Torah cover we dedicated this year at Rosh Hashanah.

Wednesday, September 28 – Erev Rosh Hashanah

• 6:00 p.m. Vegetarian potluck dinner in religious school wing of Kol Ami
• 7:30 p.m.  Erev RH service

Thursday, September 29 – Rosh Hashanah

• 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. – RH family/kids service
• 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – RH adult service
• (All CBY children are invited to participate in additional Kol Ami children’s services, beginning at 10:30 am.  Separate services will be offered for toddlers, preschoolers, and youth).
• 6:00 pm.  Tashlich at the Goldsteins’ House (4834 Naniloa Dr.)

Friday, September 30 – Shabbat Shuvah (also led by Michael Ross)

• 6:00 pm – Vegetarian potluck dinner
• 7:30 pm – Shabbat Shuvah service

Friday, October 7 – Kol Nidre

• 6:30 p.m. –  Kol Nidre Service

Saturday,  October 8 – Yom Kippur

• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – YK family/kids service
• 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – YK Adult service. (Children welcome at all Kol Ami youth services).
• 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. –  Break-out groups
• 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Chanting in Pepper Chapel – ALL welcome!
• 6:00 – Yizkor
• 6:30 – Neilah
• CBY Break-the-Fast in the religious school wing at the conclusion of services.

The next generation--with our Torah.

CBY TWENTY-FIFTH Anniversary

L’dor V’dor – From Generation to Generation 

IN EARLY JUNE, we gathered with Rabbi Michael Ross to celebrate 25 years of CBY with a shabbaton weekend of reflection, conversation, and community.

• On Friday, we explored the Jewish legacy we inherited from our ancestors and family members.
• On Saturday, we explored how we understand our role in that legacy.
• On Sunday, we explored how we transmit this legacy to the next generation–and then we celebrated with good food and stories.