TISHA B’AV is a fast day that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in ancient times.
It has become a day of general mourning for other major disasters that have befallen the Jewish people, such as the Edict of Expulsion from England in 1290; the expulsion from Spain in 1492; and the mass deportation from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.
Sugar activates the same areas of the brain as drugs. Almost all systems of the body are harmed by too much sugar. Learn how sugar effects health and how to replace the bad sugars and still satisfy a sweet tooth. Members: $25; Non-members: $35. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or denisek@vosjcc.org.
Honeymoon Israel Trip #2!!!
Our first Honeymoon Israel trip, with 20 young couples from Phoenix, was a smashing success!
We are excited to open up our application process for Trip 2 (February 11-22, 2016!)
The application process is open from July 15-August 15.
Sponsored by Valley Beit Midrash. www.valleybeitmidrash.org
There will be an information session on Wednesday, July 29th at 6 pm at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
To RSVP for the info session please email: avi@honeymoonisrael.org
Book Discussion: “Existing Eternally, Existing Tomorrow”
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
7 PM at Temple Solel
6805 E McDonald Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
There is no cost for this event
Come join a book discussion/signing of Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz’s latest book at Temple Solel!
“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!
Jewish Touches of Whimsy in Paper Art & Caligraphy by Anne Lowe
and Stitching Jewishly by the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework – Tucson Chapter
on exhibit at the Tucson JCC Art Gallery, 3800 E. River Road in Tucson
Free and open to all.
Artists Reception on Aug. 2
Exhibit shows July 31 through September 17
www.tuconjcc.org
Family Movie Night – RANGO
Sun., Aug. 2 – 4 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Free – Everyone welcome!
Bring some blankets and join the Israel Center for a family friendly movie. Popcorn and cotton candy are on us!
contact: shahare@vosjcc.org or 480-634-4900-ext. 1109
Share each other’s company after the summer break while watching the Gaslight Theatre’s latest production, “Space Wars: May the Farce Be with You.” Cheer for the hero… boo the villains! Fun, frivolity, family, friends, laughter and popcorn. (Food/beverages extra.)
Rabbi Robert Eisen leads these monthly group sessions using The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman’s Commentary on the Torah as the core for discussion. Topics can be interesting, insightful & inspiring. No charge to attend. Bring your own dairy lunch; beverages & dessert provided.