“Whimsical,” “mystical,” “mythical,” “enchanting…” Tucson artists Christine Zabramny and Betty Seery have teamed up to illuminate our gallery. Zabramny’s dynamic compositions and Seery’s bright flowers invite the viewer to disappear into a world of color and light.
Discover opportunities to reengage with Judaism in your adult life at Scottsdale’s Temple Kol Ami. The Reform Temple will hold an adult-centric Open House on Sunday, September 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
“Our congregation is known for being a warm, welcoming group, and this event is a fun, casual opportunity for non-affiliated Jews and their families to come meet us and see how they might fit into our tight-knit community. This is a great way to explore unique and meaningful opportunities for spiritual growth, Tikkun Olam, adult education, Boomer outings, social events and more,” says Rabbi Jeremy Schneider.
Temple Kol Ami is offering a special, limited time promotion for non-members and previous members who wish to rejoin. New members who join before September 15 receive six months of free membership.
“We want to make it as easy and affordable as possible for anyone who’s interested to join us,” says Schneider.
At Kol Ami, we believe that being and “doing Jewish” is a gift. If you want to explore and reconnect with your Jewish roots–no matter what your previous life experience with Judaism and Jewish heritage–in an inclusive, Reform environment, you are encouraged to attend this event.
“As we age, our relationship with Judaism changes. What we find is that so much of our ‘unfinished business’ comes back to haunt us. For many Jewish people, this box of memories may include childhood struggles learning Hebrew, insufferable Sundays in religious school, disagreement about the role of God in our lives, or guilt about having a Christmas tree in the house. For young parents, the dilemma of how to teach our children to be free of these boundaries and learn about and enjoy their Judaism is often colored by the frantic pace of life. For older individuals, there is often the realization that they may have not done the things they truly wanted to do while they were busy pleasing others,” says Executive Director Nancy Drapin.
At Kol Ami, we encourage “letting go” of any past experiences that keep us from fully embracing our faith. By our emphasis on “Doing Jewish” rather than just being Jewish, all ages can engage their Jewish selves at a personal comfort level. The best part of this approach is that as a community, we all come together with a purpose – to enjoy being Jewish together.
Feeling shy? Don’t be. Feel free to reach out to Temple Kol Ami’s Executive Director Nancy Drapin at nancyd@templekolami.org or 480-951-9660. Nancy will personally introduce you to our congregation, answer your questions, and help make you feel welcome.
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.
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.
Let’s Knit Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 |1:30-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. No charge to attend.
Movie buffs are invited to our new Movie Matinee Club. This month we will be watching and discussing, Remember (2015), starring Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau.
“With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person responsible for the death of his family.”
Snacks will be available.
This month, the Book Club will be discussing, The Bridal Chair, by Gloria Goldreich—“The only daughter of Marc Chagall is blossoming in the Paris art world beyond her father’s controlling gaze. But her newfound independence is short-lived. In Nazi-occupied Paris, Chagall’s status as a Jewish artist has made them all targets, yet his devotion to his art blinds him to their danger.” (Goodreads.com)
Read the book and come ready to enjoy an evening discussion with our new moderator, Ileen Bruns. Pizza and wine are available to enjoy for only $5.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee & Temple Kol Ami cordially invite you to Israel in the Media: Beyond the Headlines featuring author and journalist Matti Friedman.
Matti Friedman is the author of Pumpkinflowers: A Soldier’s Story, a war memoir of the often forgotten events that took place in the 1990s at the Pumpkin, a small military outpost in Lebanon. His first book, The Aleppo Codex, won the 2014 Sami Rohr Prize, the American Library Association’s Sophia Brody Medal, the Canadian Jewish Book Award and other honors. It was published in Israel, Australia, Holland, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia and South Korea.
Friedman’s reporting has taken him from Israel to Lebanon, Morocco, Moscow and the Caucasus, and his writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post and elsewhere. He is a former Associated Press correspondent and a regular contributor to Tablet Magazine. Two essays he wrote about media coverage of Israel after the 2014 Gaza War, for Tablet and The Atlantic, triggered intense discussion and have been shared together on Facebook more than 100,000 times. He was born in Toronto and lives in Jerusalem.
Join us for a fascinating lecture and discussion at Temple Kol Ami.
Please visit www.aipac.org/PHXEOC/ to register or call 602-277-3318.
Event Details
Cost: $18 (Advanced registration required: please RSVP by September 8)
Date: Wednesday, September 14
Location: Temple Kol Ami (15030 N 64th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85254)
Time: 6PM Registration & Reception | 6:30PM Program