Bill Adler leads stimulating discussion each month on current events. Bring your ideas to share with the group. For more information, contact Harriet at 480-483-7121 ext 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays
The Jewish fall holidays are full of tradition, solemnity and rich in history and festivity. We look inward and self examine as well as focus on friends, family and joyous celebration.
This is a 4-week class from a traditional view presented by Rabbi Laibel Blotner on behalf of the Bureau of Jewish Education.
At the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road –
Fee – $54.
480-634-8050, jewished@bjephoenix.org, www.bjephoenix.org
Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. RSVP needed by Aug. 3.
IT’S PICNIC TIME!
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NefeshSoul, a non-denominational Jewish Congregation, will host High Holy Day services in the sanctuary of Valley Unitarian-Universalist (VUU) Congregation in Chandler. Services will be led by Rabbi Dr. Susan Schanerman and Cantorial Soloist Susan Colin. The congregation holds all services and programs at the VUU campus, located at 6400 W. Del Rio Street, Chandler, 85226.
Interested persons are invited to attend High Holy Day services. Tickets are not needed; however, those attending are requested to make a generous contribution.
For additional information about High Holy Day services at NefeshSoul, please visit www.nefeshsoul.org or contact Robin Manelis, Director of Operations, at robin@nefeshsoul.org
Temple Kol Ami invites you to our Open House where you can come meet our engaging and warm community, our terrific Rabbi and staff, and learn about TKA – Classroom tours will be available
Bounce house and NEW splash pad for the kids – Light dinner will be served
This event is FREE to attend.
Saturday, August 8, from 5 – 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!
“DAVENOLOGY” – sponsored by Spirit of the Desert – Ruach Hamidbar
JEWISH RENEWAL DAVENING TOOLS
FOR DAILY PRAYER PRACTICE
3 Sunday Classes
August 2, 9, 16 from 10:00am – noon
at the home of Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein in Scottsdale
Learn how to create a meaningful daily spiritual practice through prayer, song, chant and meditation.
There will be a special focus on Kabbalistic practices.
We will be using Reb Zalman’s book “Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer.”
Classes are FREE, please register at office@ruach.org
After you register you will receive Reb Zalman’s English Siddur via e-mail.
IF YOU CAN,
begin reading Reb Zalman’s book as well as exploring his English Siddur before we meet.
TRY experimenting with a few prayers that speak to you.
This class is great preparation for the new year!
The only traditional conservative synagogue in the East Valley Serving the community for 60+ years!
Offering wonderful programs for everyone:
• Religious school
• Preschool
• Desert Jewish Academy Day School
Come meet the Leadership, Teachers, Congregates and Rabbi Kenneth Leitner
Rabbi Ian Pear, a former Phoenician, is coming in from Jerusalem as a Scholar in Residence on August 9, sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. At 5:45 pm he will present a Special Class entitled: Ancient Insights into Modern Problems and a Ray of Hope in a Troubled Region: The Environment in Jewish Thought & Israeli Practice.
At 7:00 pm there will be a lecture book signing and dessert. Rabbi Pear’s latest book is The Book of Genesis: The Power of Beginnings, Shir Hadash – New Journeys Along an Ancient Path. It focuses on how the Book of Genesis offers insights for modern man – how we can start again developing and improving relationships with family, community our world and our G-d.
Held at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
No Charge. RSVP : 480-634-8050 by Aug.6.
Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education & Community Partners