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.
Pickup Basketball Sundays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Early Play: 7:00-9:30a.m. & Late Play: 9:30 – 11:30am Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup basketball. Adults 18+. Free to J members; $10 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7016 or sports@vosjcc.org.
Join our knitting and crocheting group. Beginners are welcome, yarn and crochet hooks are provided. Blankets produced are donated to local organizations that help children in crisis. For more information, please contact Sandy at 602.249.3778 or ssandy6807@gmail.com.
Join Project Jewish Love for an Insightful Presentation on Dating and Relations
Presented by Jason Fierstein, MA, LPC
Details to follow
As “The Man That Men Will Talk To,” Jason Fierstein is an expert relationship counselor and therapist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Fierstein’s expertise is to help men and women learn how to communicate with each other and develop successful relationships. From Fierstein’s “10 Relationship Tactics To Go From Good To Great With Her” and his cheat-sheets with new tools, tips and strategies for great relationships, work life and personal life will help us all to create stronger connections and communications.
Even if your loved ones are not buried in CAI’s Cemetery, you are encouraged to participate in the service and pay your respects to your dearly departed. The 30-minute service includes a special booklet of prayers.
Written by Rabbi Nachman Seltzer, “Incredible!” is the biography of Rabbi Yossi Wallis, a true story of physical and spiritual courage, Divine Providence, spine-tingling adventure and utter dedication to Torah. Rabbi Wallis rose from membership in an all-Jewish gang in the Bronx to leading Arachim, a world-renown Jewish outreach organization. Event registration begins at 10:45 am and the brunch and book discussion start at 11 am. The $36 cost includes both the book and the brunch. Space is limited to 100 participants.
Come see what the Northwest has to offer! Join us for a FREE fun day at Riverfront Park in Oro Valley. Enjoy a one-mile walk, inflatable obstacle courses, activity tables, popcorn, food trucks, and more! Bring the kids! Hosted by the Jewish Federation Northwest Division and the Tucson J.
Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through Dec. 19 except Sept. 5, Oct. 3, 10. Free. Information: taichi@tbsev.org
Parkinson’s PWR!MovesTM Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor- and non-motor PD symptoms and improve functional movement. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.