‘This could only happen in Utah’ — Jewish congregation celebrates 50 years of an unlikely union
After merging Conservative and Reform members, Kol Ami embraces togetherness and a spirit of “trust and goodwill” with one another, Latter-day Saints and all the state’s residents.
(Michael Stack | Special to The Tribune) Rabbi Samuel Spector, left, and Latter-day Saint apostle Gerrit W. Gong chat at the 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of Congregation Kol Ami in Salt Lake City on May 7, 2023.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.