What is Torah Studies?
Torah Studies is a weekly text-based Torah study program offered in 275 cities on six continents. Torah Studies was founded in 2004 to provide instructors with well-researched, in-depth classes on the weekly Torah portion. Torah Studies enables students of all backgrounds to gain a true appreciation of cardinal Jewish beliefs and practices.
The Torah Studies Experience
In each session, the Torah Studies student encounters a multi-sensory learning experience including a mix of Jewish texts, discussions, learning activities, illustrative anecdotes, visual aids, and digital multimedia. Jewish texts are weaved together to deepen the student’s understanding of a profound new Torah insight. Lessons focus on contemporary topics of Jewish interest, including personal, social, political, and economical issues. Student textbooks contain readings carefully selected from the entire gamut of Jewish literature including traditional and modern sources. The Torah Studies instructor acts as the guide-on-the-side, rather than the sage-on-the-stage, utilizing modern pedagogic techniques to revolutionize a tradition of classical Jewish learning.
Shearim Torah High School for Girls will hold its annual fundraising event at 7 pm on May 27 at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central in Phoenix.
This year’s event will honor Debbie and Ezra Zilcha for their outstanding service to the school and the community, president Arlene Glaser reports.
During the Legacy of Life dinner there will be a raffle for a San Diego vacation and an art auction.
Tickets for this year’s event are $125 and may be purchased by contacting the Shearim office 602-324-3406.
www.shearimhighschool.org
Women’s Circle of East Valley Chabad presents its 3rd Annual Summer Garden Party honoring Alice Fierstein
Pollack Center for Jewish Life – 875 N McClintock Dr., Chandler, AZ 85268
$36.00 – semi-formal attire – raffle, prizes, entertainment.
RSVP to 480-855-4333 or rywelner@gmail.com
June 1
Music of World War II with guest speaker Dr. Sheldon Winkler.
Sponsored by Hadassah Valley of the Sun Chapter, at 10 am at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Rd., Phoenix.
No charge.
RSVP to Froma Goldberg, 480-563-2221 or froma24@yahoo.com
“My Body”. Jewish attitude on body piercing, tattoos and cosmetic procedures.
from 11:30am to 2:30pm – for teen girls
@ The Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale AZ 85254
Into Art? Would you like to explore your Jewish heritage with like-minded Jewish teens?
Rebbetzin Esther Allouche, of Congregation Beth Tefillah, has developed a unique program for young women, ages 13-19. Participants in The Da Vinci Decoders will use their creative instincts to decode the mystery of what it means to be Jews in the 21st century and paint a masterpiece to take home.
Sponsored event, no cost. Lunch and Art Supplies included.
Email your rsvp and any questions to: thedavincidecoders@gmail.com
For Seniors and Active Adults – Sponsored by Smile on Seniors
Join us for a scrumptious lunch plus an exciting activity you won’t want to miss. This is where food and fun come together to create the unforgettable!
Hawaiian Guitar Join us for lunch plus a fun musical time with Hillel Raeburn. Hillel plays Jewish, Hawaiian, Popular and Standards on his Hawaiian Guitar and some known classics.
2110 E. Lincoln Drive in Phoenix. Suggested Donation $5.00
To reserve: call (602) 492-7670 or email chani@sosaz.org To view our other Monthly programs please visit: http://program.sosaz.org/
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. For more information, call Helen at 520-299-0340.
For all ages and abilities.