Calendar

Sep
21
Wed
Fueling Extremism in a Wired World @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm

NAZIS USED RADIO; TODAY’S EXTREMISTS USE SOCIAL MEDIA. Then as now, new technology provides extremists with unchecked ability to spread hate and prey upon disenfranchised audiences to realize their deadly agenda. How can societies counter these hateful messages and keep the world safe?
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Steven Corman, Director, Center for Strategic Communication, Arizona State University
Mouafac Harb, Independent Media and Political Consultant and former News Director, The Middle East Radio Network
Dr. Steven Luckert, Senior Program Curator, Digital Learning and New Media, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
MODERATOR
Janine Zacharia, Carlos Kelly McClatchy Visiting Lecturer, Stanford University
This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required at ushmm.org/events/wired-california. For more information, contact the Museum’s Western Regional Office at 310.556.3222 or western@ushmm.org.

Sep
22
Thu
Lunch and Learn: Pirkei Avot @ Beth El Congregation
Sep 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Study Pirkei Avot with other adult learners while enjoying a delicious lunch and lively discussion for only $5 per person. RSVP to Nanci at 602.944.3359 ext. 123 or nsiegelmanson@bethelphoenix.com.

LIFE & LEGACY End of Year 1 Celebration
Sep 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

A community wide celebration for all who have made their commitment to leave a legacy through the Jewish Community Foundation & The Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY program. Cocktails & Hors Devours will be served. Dietary laws observed. Location TBD.

Sep
23
Fri
Sunrise Yoga Flow @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 23 @ 5:30 am – 6:30 am

Sunrise Yoga Flow Fridays, Sept. 9 | 5:30-6:30 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Enjoy the Arizona sunrise with yoga! Classes are held outside be sure to dress appropriately and bring a yoga mat and water. Free to J members; $10 for non-members. For more information: 480.481.7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

Music & Me @ East Valley JCC
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Beth Emeth Congregation New Year Community Service @ Beth Emeth Congregation
Sep 23 @ 7:30 pm

BETH EMETH CONGREGATION

13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Sun City West

is pleased to invite you to its

NEW YEAR COMMUNITY SERVICE

which will be held on:

Rosh Hashanah, Monday, October 3, at 7:30 pm and

Yom Kippur Memorial Service, Wednesday, October 12, at 1:15 pm

All are welcome!

To make a reservation, call 623-584-7210 between 9 AM and 12 Noon

Visit our website at www.bethemethaz.org

Project Jewish Love Singles Shabbat Dinner @ Beth El Congregation
Sep 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Singles aged 40+ are invited to Shabbat Dinner with Project Jewish Love. Join other Jewish Singles for an intimate and elegant Shabbat dinner, meet new people, and celebrate as a community. All ages over 40 are welcome. All Jewish backgrounds are welcome. Experience the warmth, joy, and friendly atmosphere of a Shabbat dinner with other Jewish singles while enjoying a gourmet Shabbat dinner.

Kindly reserve your seat in advance. $36 per person. RSVP at www.projectjewishlove.com/events

For questions or to RSVP directly, please contact Jenn G. at jenn@projectjewishlove.com

Sep
24
Sat
Cong. Anshei Israel Neshamah Minyan: A Service of and for the Soul @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Sep 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Join us as Jordan Hill, storyteller and founder/director of The Mindfulness Education Exchange, guides participants in how to deepen their relationship with the service, raise their prayer experience, and develop practices and understandings for everyday life.

Handmaker Schedule for High Holiday Services @ Handmaker
Sep 24 @ 7:30 pm

SELIHOT SERVICES and STUDY SESSION

 Saturday Evening, September 24 in the Great Room – 7:30 pm

ROSH HASHANAH

Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, October 2 – Evening Service at 6:30 pm

First Day Rosh Hashanah– Monday, October 3

Morning Services at 9:30 am

Kiddush/Oneg at 1:30 pm

Evening Service at 6:30 pm

Second Day Rosh Hashanah– Tuesday, October 4

Morning Services at 9:30 am

Kiddush/Oneg at 1:30 pm

SHABBAT SHUVA

Saturday, October 8

Morning Service at 9:30 am

Kiddush/Oneg at Noon

YOM KIPPUR

Kol Nidrei/Shabbat Evening Service – Tuesday, October 11

Evening Service at 5:30 pm

Yom Kippur –  Wednesday, October 12

Morning Service at 9:30 am

Torah Reading – 3:00 pm – Yizkor Services – 4:00 pm

Mincha – 4:45 pm N’eilah – 5:35 pm

SUKKOT

Sukkot Festival Morning Service – Monday, October 17 – 9:30 am

Kiddush/Oneg – 1:00 pm

SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH

Shemini Atzeret Festival Morning Service/Yizkor/Simchat Torah Festivities

Monday, October 24 – 9:30 am

Yizkor at approximately 11:30 am

Followed by Kiddush/Oneg

Cong. Anshei Israel Selihot Program & Service @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Sep 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm

The evening includes a wine, cheese and dessert reception; Havdallah program “Areshet S’fateinu … May the Words of our Lips … Translating Prayer into Song”; the changing of the Torah covers and a moment to honor our Minyan; followed by the opening service to the High Holy Days, Selihot, at 10:00pm. No charge; however, reservations are requested by Sept. 19.

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