Join Jake Bennett, president of Phoenix’ bi-partisan pro-Israel PAC, the Grand Canyon State Caucus; and a IDF combat veteran of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) special forces, for this fascinating topic. Members: $10 | Guests: $15. Register at vosjcc.org/jerusalem
Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.
Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.
Join us for an experience similar to the ancient ways of forming clay. In this class make object using sgraffito, to scribe or draw in the clay, other techniques presented are pinched, coils, and sprigs. Some ready made forms will be used as molds. Basic wheel thrown structures will also be demonstrated and taught. No experience needed. Material fee $35 due to the instructor on the first day of class.
Get a “life lift” every Friday! Join Rabbi Becker for stimulating and provocative discussions based on the Torah portion, the Talmud and commentaries. Each week participants together will “plunge” into the sacred texts leading to challenging questions and healthy debate. In our pursuit of truth our thoughts crystallize and we emerge each week with “breakthrough” lessons that reshape our values, enhance our character and bring refreshing new meaning to our lives.
Contact Rabbi Becker at 520-747-7780 for more information. The program is free and open to all men and women in the Tucson Jewish community.
Join other Northwest families with children of all ages as we celebrate Shabbat together at The Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life! Rabbi Batsheva Appel, from Temple Emanu-El, will lead us in song and prayer followed by fun PJ Library crafts. Meet new friends and help us welcome in Shabbat!
RSVP online to www.jfsa.org/nwfamilyshabbat
Beth Ami Temple of Paradise Valley will open its doors and ark when it invites the community to its annual Wine & Cheese Open House, on Friday Sept. 13th, at 6:30 p.m., to discover this unique temple for active adults.
The convivial reception will provide ample opportunity to meet Rabbi Allison Lawton and Cantorial Soloist Mike Robbins, as well as find out information about the congregation’s High Holiday and Shabbat services and many social groups including: Cultural Outings, Movies, Book Club, Hiking, Bridge, Mah Jongg, Dining, Travel, Tennis, and much more. Temple representatives will be available to speak about other Beth Ami activities such as special holiday observances during the year, guest speakers, musical concerts, “Rap with the Rabbi” and community involvement projects.
The boutique synagogue comprised of active adults seeking Jewish religious and social connections truly embodies being a “small temple with a big heart” and has been providing a place of worship and connections for 42 years.
After the Welcome Reception, the public is invited to stay for Friday night services. The temple has no building fund and very modest dues. For more information, pleae visit www.bethamitemple.org. To RSVP for the Open House, please call 602-956-0805 or email bethamitemple@hotmail.com.
Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.
Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call 520-577-1171 or rabbi@cbsaz.org.
Join the East Valley JCC for Conversations with the Rabbi, a new series featuring Rabbi Michael Beyo, EVJCC CEO, and local faith leaders.
On Sept. 15, Rabbi Beyo will speak with Imam Faheem Arshad of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community about being a minority religion in America. They will explore maintaining religious identity, raising children within faith, addressing discrimination and persecution, obligations beyond our communities, and more.
For more information and to register, visit https://www.evjcc.org/conversation