Hope for Today is a spiritual program of recovery for those who suffer from the debilitating effects of chronic pain and chronic illness, based on the Twelve Steps of AA. Offered each Tuesday in April at 3:30 pm by the Deutsch Family Shalom Center at the house at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, off south parking lot. No charge. Contact: cpa-az@cox.net.
Israeli Music Concert at 5 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St in Tucson.
Come listen to Israeli favorites, discover new ones, and participate in an Israeli music sing-a-long as we celebrate and show our support of Israel. Featuring CAI’s Adult and Youth Choirs led by Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny. Free and open to all. caiaz.org 520-745-5550
There will be a Memorial observance in Tucson for Yom Hazikaron, a day of remembrance for the men, women, boys and girls who have lost their lives due to war or terrorism. As part of Weintraub Israel Center’s Partnership2gether, four teens from the Partnership region of Kiryat Malachi and Hof ashkelon, areas hit hardest by rocket fire during last summer’s Operation Protective Edge, have collaborated with teens from Tucson Hebrew High to plan this moving ceremony, which takes place on April 21at 6:30 pm at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road in Tucson
Free and open to all. tucsonjcc.org
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The Israel Center is holding a Memorial Service for Yom Ha’zikaron on April 21 to honor the fallen soldiers of Israel and the victims of terrorists attack. The ceremony will take place at 7 pm at the Ina Levine Campus 12701 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Free and open to all.
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.
Jewish Baby University for expectant parents. Learn preparation for childbirth, care of newborn, Jewish rituals and parenting skills for raising Jewish children. 6 Thursday evenings, 6:30-9 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. $115. 480-634-8050, lfeldman@bjephoenix.org
Bringing Heaven Down To Earth, a book by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, will be discussed with the author at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society at 7 pm at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver in Phoenix. Free, but RSVP required at 602-241-7870, azjhs.org
Israel Solidarity Shabbat at 9 am at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St in Tucson.
This special Shabbat service will acknowledge and celebrate the State of Israel. Join us as we show our solidarity in honor and celebration of Tucson Celebrates Israel 67. Two high school students from Kiryat Malakhi, Israel will speak about their experiences. caiaz.org
Simchat Shabbat, an inclusive service for all Jews and their families, sponsored by the
Council for Jews with Special Needs
at noon at Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale.
Free and open to all.
480-629-5343, cjsn.org