Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley is The only traditional Conservative Synagogue in the East Valley. TBS EV has been serving the community for over 60 years. We have wonderful programs for everyone, including a Preschool, Religious School and Desert Jewish Academy day school. Come meet our Leadership, Teachers and Congregation during our Open House!
For over three decades, Yale Strom has been one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer music, history and culture. Since he began in 1981, Strom has been composing his own New Jewish music, which combines klezmer with Khasidic nigunim , Roma, jazz, classical, Balkan and Sephardic motifs. He composed original music for the Denver Center production of Tony Kushner’s The Dybbuk. He also composed all the New Jewish music for the National Public Radio series Fiddlers, Philosophers & Fools: Jewish Short Stories from the Old World to the New, hosted by Leonard Nimoy, His many recordings run the gamut of traditional klezmer to “new” Jewish music and have appeared on Top Ten, Year’s Best and critically acclaimed lists across North America.
Strom is also a compelling educator. He is an artist-in-residence in the Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University, a position that was created for him. His research has resulted in books, documentary films, CD recordings, plays and photo-exhibitions that have been seen and heard all over the world.
He will play locally with his wife Elizabeth as well as the Rural Street Klezmer Band. Formed in 2002, this group consists of musicians from throughout the Phoenix area and is currently based out of Temple Emanuel in Tempe
Tickets $18 ($10 for AZJHS and NowGen Members)
Visit https://azjhs.org/ or call 602-241-7870
This program is supported in part by a generous grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through Dec. 19 except Sept. 5, Oct. 3, 10. Free. Information: taichi@tbsev.org
The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. No charge to attend.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services will be presenting an Ethical Will Workshop for the Jewish Community on Thursday, August 11 from 1-3pm at Handmaker. (2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson.)
Rabbi Stephanie Aaron of Congregation Chaverim, and a board member of JFCS of Southern Arizona, will be leading this thought provoking workshop at Handmaker. She says that “Writing an ethical will is an opportunity to examine our lives, to notice what we hold as precious and meaningful at the core of our beings. What are the values that we have treasured in our living? Who are the people who have shown us the way? How have our mistakes shaped and enlivened us? What are the great questions we have asked in our lives? What are the answers we have discovered? Writing an ethical will is a process of life review, celebration and legacy.”
This workshop is funded by JFCS of Southern Arizona’s Project STAR grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona’s Community Grants Program. Grants to Jewish organizations through the Community Grants Program are made in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.
This event is free of charge and light refreshments will be served. RSVPs can be made online at https://jfcstucson.org/ethical-wills-workshop-registration/, or by calling Nanci Levy at 520-322-3632.
Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical potential of young children ages newborn through 18 months.
Shabbat rocks downtown! As part of our Monsoon Membership Madness, join Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon, the Armon Bizman Band and soloist Lindsey O’Shea at the Jewish History Museum for an innovative, inspirational expression of Shabbat. Dessert oneg follows. Free and open to all.
Simchat Shabbat Special Needs Services
Nine Years of Accessible Services!
Council For Jews With Special Needs (CJSN), a nonprofit agency devoted to providing programs, services, and resources to help those in the Jewish Community with disabilities, and their families, is pleased to announce the dates for the 2016 Summer Simchat Shabbat Season.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25th and AUGUST 13th, 2016 at Temple Emanuel of Tempe
– click here for more 2015-2016 season dates & locations
All services begin at noon and last approximately 45 minutes. The general public is encouraged to join the services.
The first Simchat Shabbat service took place at Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in 2007. The goal was to have a place where adults with special needs and their families could worship together. The service was created in partnership with CBI including specially designed prayer books that were funded through a generous community grant. With the success of the school year, summer services were added at Temple Emanuel of Tempe. In 2008, Simchat Shabbat won the esteemed Belle Latchman Community Service Award for Best Project Enhancing the Quality of Jewish Life.
“Nine years in, and it is still the most joyous service you will ever attend,” said Stacy Rosenthal, co-creator of Simchat Shabbat. “Everyone is welcome and no one is turned away. The only rule, it is a “no shush” service and a place where God hears all prayers.”
Simchat Shabbat reservations are not required, but appreciated. Please call the CJSN offices at (480) 629-5343 or send an e-mail to sherri@cjsn.org, to let us know when you will be joining us, how many in your party, or for any questions.
Council Information:
Council For Jews With Special Needs (CJSN)
Amy DL Hummell, Executive Director
(480) 629-5343
Temple Kol Ami will hold a family-friendly Open House Saturday, August 13 featuring guided tours, free pizza dinner, bounce house, splashpad … and even “Pokemon Go.”
Temple Kol Ami just so happens to have a Pokestop on its grounds, a designated area where “Pokemon Go” players collect items to use in the game. The Temple will be using lures to attract rare Pokemon to the area during the Open House.
“At Temple Kol Ami our slogan is ‘where innovation meets tradition,’ so I think it’s perfect that we’re using this technology at our new member open house. I have four kids myself, and I finally downloaded the game so we can play together. I’ve been surprised at how much fun it is and appreciate how it encourages us all to be active together,” said Rabbi Jeremy Schneider.
The Open House will go from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. It is free and open to all in the Jewish Community looking for a new shul. Temple Kol Ami is offering a special, limited time promotion for non-members and previous members who wish to rejoin. New members who join before September 15 receive six months of free membership.
“Our temple has always had a reputation for being kid-friendly and education-centric. One of our goals for this open house is to shine a light on our outstanding Early Childhood Center and its many enrichment programs. So I’m hoping that families with young children will appreciate the relevancy of how we’re using ‘Pokemon Go’ and jump at the chance to catch a rare game character while they check out our programs and get to know each other. It’s clear that this game is bringing together all sorts of people all over the world. So why not use it as a tool for social engagement in the Jewish community?,” said Nancy Drapin, Executive Director.
Though the August 13 open house is family-centric, Temple Kol Ami will hold an additional new member open house geared towards adults on Sunday, September 11.
Feeling shy? Don’t be. Feel free to reach out to Temple Kol Ami’s Executive Director Nancy Drapin at nancyd@templekolami.org or 480-951-9660. Nancy will personally introduce you to our congregation and help make you feel welcome.