This interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. We’ll share Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. Come celebrate Shabbat with ruach (spirit) and your congregational family! RSVP needed by Sept. 11.
Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association will hold Shabbat Services followed by the film “From Philadelphia to the Front,” tracing the experiences of six Philadelphia Jewish-American WWII veterans.
First attendance is free. Membership is $60 per year.
Call to RSVP and for the address of the north Scottsdale location: Arlene 480-585-4437, dfjca.org
We Hope you’ll Join Us….A High Holiday celebration combining a sense of community, a strong Jewish identity, inspiration, spirituality, and meaningful participation
Leader: SHJC welcomes Jeremy Kridel, a practicing attorney, with bachelor and masters degrees in religious studies and now studying for the rabbinate at the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism.
Time and Place: Saturday, September 19, 2015, St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson
Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the celebration begins at 10.
What: Kol Nidre chanted by soprano Victoria Kinghorn, a tashlich ceremony, shofar blowing, songs, poetry, a flower ceremony to remember loved ones, and more. In keeping with Humanistic Judaism’s philosophy,the service will celebrate moral and ethical teachings of the holidays without prayer or reference to supernatural authority.
Mr. Kridel’s talk will explore “The Value of Hesitation.”
A catered lunch will follow the service.
RSVP Tickets are $25. for members and $40. for non-members.
RSVP by September 15 to Becky at 296-3762, schulmb@aol.com or Susan at 577-7718, srubinaz@comcast.net.
Or you can make out your check to SHJC and send it to
our Treasurer, Les Simon,7500 N Calle sin Envidia, Apt 13106, Tucson, 85718.
For more information about us, please see www.secularhumanistjewishcircle.org.
L’Shana Tova!!
The J’s fun-filled kids’ nights allow parents to enjoy special time while their children have a fun with friends enjoying dinner, games, a movie and build-your-own sundaes. Grades K-5. Members: $20; Non-members: $30. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Parents’ Night Out – Need an evening out without the kids? Parents Night Out at the East Valley JCC gives parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved break! With our experienced staff, parents feel confident that their kids will have a great time in a safe and fun environment. Includes games, crafts and a variety of activities.
6-11 pm. $25 for first child, $15 for sibling. Non-members welcome.
At the EVJCC, 908 Alma School Road in Chandler.
Contact 480-897-0588 or bayers@evjcc.org
Parents’ Night Out-Parents can relax and enjoy a night off while the J-Care staff provides a fun themed evening for children grades PreK-5. Includes special-themed programs, dinner, snack, games, a movie and more!
48-hour advance reservation required. At the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road in Tucson. JCC
members: first child $20, each additional sibling $15; Non-JCC members: first child $25, each additional sibling $20.
Contact Aimee at 520-299-3000, ext. 256 or agillard@tucsonjcc.org.
Learn to build a safe, stable foundation using alignment and take flight! Explore a variety of arm balances and address common mistakes that will allow you to catch some air! Members: $25; Non-members: $35. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or denisek@vosjcc.org.
“Fact and Fiction, Myth and Metaphor–
How Secular Humanistic Judaism Deals with Traditional Jewish Texts/Sources”
Answers to the questions many people ask us….
Who: Practicing lawyer and rabbinical student, Jeremy Kridel:
Kridel has bachelor and masters degrees in religious studies with a focus on Jewish history and biblical interpretation. He is now studying for the rabbinate at the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism.
When: Sunday, September 20, 2015, 2—4 p.m.
Where: the Dusenberry-River Library, 5605 E River Rd (Craycroft), Tucson
RSVP: The gathering is free and open to the public, however, space is limited.
Please RSVP to Susan, 577-7718, srubinaz@comcast.net or Muriel, 299-3909, murmart@q.com.Please include your name and contact information when replying.
To learn more about SHJC, please see our website:www.secularhumanistjewishcircle.org.
Participants are asked to bring snacks to share. SHJC supports the Tucson Community Food Bank; we will be happy to accept and deliver checks made out to the Tucson Community Food Bank.
Arizona Opera presents:
Brundibár is a one-act children’s opera by Krása and Hoffmeister that premiered in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. This incredible act of artistic defiance concerns two young siblings who go into town to buy milk for their sick mother. However, the evil organ-grinder, Brundibár, blocks their every move. But, with the help of their animal and human friends, they all work together to win the day, learning the power and importance of community. This beautiful allegory is accessible to audiences of all ages.
Tucson: Sunday, September 20th (3:00pm)- Tucson JCC 3800 E River Road in Tucson – 520-299-3000 – www.tucsonjcc.org
also: Phoenix: Sunday, September 27th (1:00pm)- Valley of the Sun JCC
Project Partner: Phoenix Boys Choir
Symbolically “cast away” your sins as the Jewish New Year begins. Bring the whole family and participate in this meaningful experience. Refreshments provided. No charge; however, reservations are needed by Sept. 17.