Honeymoon Israel Trip #2!!!
Our first Honeymoon Israel trip, with 20 young couples from Phoenix, was a smashing success!
We are excited to open up our application process for Trip 2 (February 11-22, 2016!)
The application process is open from July 15-August 15.
Sponsored by Valley Beit Midrash. www.valleybeitmidrash.org
There will be an information session on Wednesday, July 29th at 6 pm at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
To RSVP for the info session please email: avi@honeymoonisrael.org
“DAVENOLOGY” – sponsored by Spirit of the Desert – Ruach Hamidbar
JEWISH RENEWAL DAVENING TOOLS
FOR DAILY PRAYER PRACTICE
3 Sunday Classes
August 2, 9, 16 from 10:00am – noon
at the home of Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein in Scottsdale
Learn how to create a meaningful daily spiritual practice through prayer, song, chant and meditation.
There will be a special focus on Kabbalistic practices.
We will be using Reb Zalman’s book “Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer.”
Classes are FREE, please register at office@ruach.org
After you register you will receive Reb Zalman’s English Siddur via e-mail.
IF YOU CAN,
begin reading Reb Zalman’s book as well as exploring his English Siddur before we meet.
TRY experimenting with a few prayers that speak to you.
This class is great preparation for the new year!
Jewish Touches of Whimsy in Paper Art & Caligraphy by Anne Lowe
and Stitching Jewishly by the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework – Tucson Chapter
on exhibit at the Tucson JCC Art Gallery, 3800 E. River Road in Tucson
Free and open to all.
Artists Reception on Aug. 2
Exhibit shows July 31 through September 17
www.tuconjcc.org
Family Movie Night – RANGO
Sun., Aug. 2 – 4 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Free – Everyone welcome!
Bring some blankets and join the Israel Center for a family friendly movie. Popcorn and cotton candy are on us!
contact: shahare@vosjcc.org or 480-634-4900-ext. 1109
Share each other’s company after the summer break while watching the Gaslight Theatre’s latest production, “Space Wars: May the Farce Be with You.” Cheer for the hero… boo the villains! Fun, frivolity, family, friends, laughter and popcorn. (Food/beverages extra.)
Rabbi Robert Eisen leads these monthly group sessions using The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman’s Commentary on the Torah as the core for discussion. Topics can be interesting, insightful & inspiring. No charge to attend. Bring your own dairy lunch; beverages & dessert provided.
Chair Yoga is led by Sari Beliak, certified yoga instructor, and is appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Pom Talk: Join artists from the Tucson chapter of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework for an informal discussion on the traditions and techniques of Jewish-themed handwork.
Bring your own brown paper bag lunch.
Tuesday, August 4, noon–1 pm – Free and open to the public
Library of the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road, Tucson
520-299-3000, ext. 106 – www.tucsonjcc.org/arts

