Shabbat Rocks! Service & Family Shabbat Dinner at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club Road, Tucson from 5:30-8 pm. Shabbat dinner at 5:30 pm of kosher chicken and sides (vegetarian upon request). Then an energetic, musical Shabbat service for the whole family at 6:30 pm, featuring the Avanim Rock Band, followed by dessert oneg. All are welcome; please RSVP for the dinner. Dinner is $12/adults, under 13 free. 520-327-4501 or mila@templeemanueltucson.org.
Congregation M’kor Hayim “Thinking About Israel” Friday, April 28th Service 7:00pm at Tucson Hebrew Academy More info: 520-904-1881
Congregation Bet Shalom Think Tank Discussion: “Social & Cultural Trends in Israeli Society Today” Saturday April 29th 12:40 – 2pm Facilitated by Dr. David Graizbord and Rabbi Dr. Howard Schwartz More info: 520-577-1171
Celebrate with your Temple community at our 40th anniversary gala: “40 Years, Better Together.” The evening will include dinner, dancing and a silent auction. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate this milestone for the largest Reform congregation in the Southeast Valley.
The evening will honor the clergy who have served Temple Emanuel since its founding, including Rabbi Marvin Resnikoff (z”l), Rabbi Emeritus David Pinkwasser, and Rabbis Andrew Straus, Dean Shapiro and Jason Bonder. We will recognize the foresight of our founding families and celebrate the strength of our congregation as we came together to support the Ellis family who were targets of a hateful act during Chanukah.
Proceeds will directly support our programming, including our preschool, religious school and adult education; young-adult, empty-nester and senior activities; as well as community and social justice activities.
“The Art of Paying Attention” – Illustrator and writer Beth Surdut displays her nature-inspired illustrations accompanied by true stories.
Yom Ha’atzmaut Super Sunday in the Hallway Sun., April 30 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join The J for our monthly family friendly open house! PJ Library joins us to celebrate Israeli Independence day. Children learn about Israel’s history and make Israeli flags. Free and open to the community. For more information, please contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Speaker will be announced following the November election.
The Desert Caucus, Inc. is a bipartisan, single issue Jewish political action committee supporting federal congressional candidates outside of Arizona who support a strong U.S. Israel relationship. Members pay dues and are entitled to attend between seven and nine events September through May/early June. There is no further solicitation of funds.
Incorporating the practice of mindfulness into our lives has a positive impact on our individual well-being. This discussion will focus on the use of mindfulness in couples counseling and specific skills that increase gratitude and compassion in interpersonal relationships. Shari Goettel, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Tucson. As a trainer and presenter, Shari draws from her background in Imago Relationship Therapy and Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy, as well her mentors and Buddhist psychology. Shari creates a rich learning space for people to explore new ideas, beliefs and habits.
This is one of two April lectures in the Shalom in Every Home Healthy Family Lecture Series sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona and the LEAH program, which is funded by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.
Family Yoga Sun., April 30 |12:30-1:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Fun yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques awaken your inner-child in this light-hearted class for adults and children ages 5 and up. Adults without children and all levels are welcome. Members are free. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with snacks, music, crafts and more!