Rabbis Robert Eisen and Ruven Barkan will delve into what Purim is really about and why it is so important to reclaim its form and function as adults. It’s not all hamentaschen and groggers!
7:00-8:00pm – “The Rest of Esther” with Rabbi Robert Eisen
Review of the Additions to the Book of Esther found in the Apocrypha, especially in terms of the questions and issues they address, and why they were not included as part of our scripture.
8:00-9:00pm – “Mitzvah… or Not?!” with Rabbi Ruven Barkan
Exploration of two “controversial mitzvot” connected with the Festival of Purim and look at what it is we “should” be doing.
Rabbis Robert Eisen and Ruven Barkan will delve into what Purim is really about and why it is so important to reclaim its form and function as adults. It’s not all hamentaschen and groggers!
7:00-8:00pm – “The Rest of Esther” with Rabbi Robert Eisen
Review of the Additions to the Book of Esther found in the Apocrypha, especially in terms of the questions and issues they address, and why they were not included as part of our scripture.
8:00-9:00pm – “Mitzvah… or Not?!” with Rabbi Ruven Barkan
Exploration of two “controversial mitzvot” connected with the Festival of Purim and look at what it is we “should” be doing.
The fun begins at 5:05pm!
Everyone is invited to come dressed in costume for this festive occasion! Four bounce houses, carnival games, prizes, street artists, popcorn & cotton candy for the kids; Hurricanes/beer for those 21+.
Pasta dinner with sides at 5:55pm
The “WHOLE” Megillah at 6:36pm; costume parade & hamentaschen.
“After Party” 7:30-9:00pm with DJ & ice cream bar (alcoholic drinks continue; bounce houses remain up).
Free fun, free food, free drinks! RSVP required by Mar. 21. (All children 2 & under free).
Schmooze Couples (30s & 40s) are hosting a ShabbatLuck (Shabbat Potluck Dinner). Join in the fun for an evening of food, friends, and fun in North Scottsdale (near 64th Street and Bell). If interested, this event may even turn into a Game Night as who can resist a good old fashioned board game. If you have children, you’ll want to find a sitter for the evening.
Make sure to RSVP at http://evite.me/Zv5RTW8Nbc. Please also sign up for an item to bring on the event wall.
The address and directions will be sent out the week prior to the event to all who RSVP. We hope you can join us on June 3rd for this Schmooze Couples event!
You can find more details through the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1297877950232088) or Meetup event page (http://www.meetup.com/azschmooze/events/231236084).
It’s back! After a several year hiatus, Schmooze is proud to bring the Phoenix area a large ShabbatLuck (Shabbat potluck dinner) event in North Phoenix (at Temple Chai) for an evening of food, friends, and fun. Please read the details and RSVP at http://evite.me/VvRrJZWPCb. Please also sign up for an item to bring on the event wall.
Feel free to join Temple Chai (Reform) for its Shabbat service at 6:15 PM with other ShabbatLuck members. We will mix and mingle in one of the social halls after the service around 7:30 PM with dinner served around 7:50 PM. If you are unable to join us for services, you can still show up for the dinner. If you do attend the services, feel free to drop off potluck items first.
You can also check out the periodic updates on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1814486558789166.
We hope you can join us on November 18th for this Schmooze (30s & 40s) event!
By popular demand, Schmooze is excited to bring you another ShabbatLuck event (Shabbat potluck dinner), this time in North Phoenix at Congregation Beth Israel. Please read the details and RSVP at http://evite.me/FdDxHFptRv for an evening of food, friends, and fun. Please also sign up for an item to bring on the event wall.
Feel free to join Congregation Beth Israel (Reform) for its Shabbat service at 6:15 PM with other ShabbatLuck and AVIV of Arizona members. We will mix and mingle in the Museum after the service around 7:30 PM with dinner served around 7:50 PM. If you are unable to join us for services, you can still show up for the dinner. If you do attend the services, feel free to drop off potluck items first.
Again, please read details, RSVP, and sign up to bring something at http://evite.me/FdDxHFptRv.
We hope you can join us on May 19 for this Schmooze (30s & 40s) & AVIV of Arizona event!
Young Jewish Professionals are invited to:
Purim Around The World
Purim Eve – Monday, March 9, 2020
7:15 – 9:30 PM
Featuring:
Open Bar · International Buffet · Music · Costume Contest · Megillah Reading & More!
For More information and to RSVP, visit:
www.chabadofscottsdale.org/YJPPurim
*Must be 21+ to Attend
Chabad of Scottsdale presents
Purim in India
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
5:00 PM Megilla Reading
5:30 PM Dinner Delicious
Featuring:
Indian Cuisine Exciting · Entertainment · Live Music Raffle · Masquerade in Indian Attire
For More information and to RSVP, visit:
chabadofscottsdale.org/PuriminIndia
As the Phoenix Pride Parade approaches on October 22nd, Temple Chai members are donning Jewish Pride t-shirts and getting ready to join the procession. They’re holding a special pride Shabbat on October 20th and invite all to join in the festivities.
Folks can CLICK HERE to sign up. Friday 10/6 is the deadline for t-shirts. As always, Temple Chai working to be sure that everyone with accessibility issues will be cared for.
Temple Chai core leadership team: L to R Michelle White, Jesse Goodsell, Cat White, Cantor Ross Wolman.
