- Congregation Kol Ami celebrated Shabbat at Rabbi Sam Spector’s home.
- The event included Hebrew and English services, Kosher hot dogs and patriotic themes.
- Attendees embraced community spirit, blending Jewish traditions with American Independence Day celebrations.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Fourth of July has arrived, bringing with it barbecue, family reunions, patriotism and the chance to watch fireworks while celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
For Jewish Americans, an additional celebration began Friday night: the start of Shabbat, their weekly Sabbath or day of rest.
Rather than gathering in the synagogue in Salt Lake City, members of the Congregation Kol Ami gathered at the home of Rabbi Sam Spector to welcome in Shabbat.
“It’s something that our community has been doing for at least eight years,” said Jill Spector, wife of Rabbi Sam Spector. “It tends to build community.”…