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Images of American Indians infused with the history and mythology of the American West have made John Coleman one of the nation’s most highly regarded contemporary artists. This exhibition, made possible by Frankie and Howard Alper, provides an unparalleled opportunity to examine the career of this pioneering painter, sculptor and influential teacher. It includes creations in charcoal, graphite, oil and bronze, plus some works in progress. Coleman is an award-winning member of the Cowboy Artists of America, a Fellow Member of the National Sculpture Society and a Signature Member of the California Art Club.

Museum Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Closed Monday

Simchat Shabbat Special Needs Services 2016

Nine Years of Accessible Services!

Council For Jews With Special Needs (CJSN), a nonprofit agency devoted to providing programs, services, and resources to help those in the Jewish Community with disabilities, and their families, is pleased to announce the dates for the 2015-2016 Simchat Shabbat Season.

Saturday, May 28th, September 17th, and December 10th at Congregation Beth Israel

– click here for more 2015-2016 season dates & locations

All services begin at noon and last approximately 45 minutes. The general public is encouraged to join the services.

The first Simchat Shabbat service took place at Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in 2007. The goal was to have a place where adults with special needs and their families could worship together. The service was created in partnership with CBI including specially designed prayer books that were funded through a generous community grant. With the success of the school year, summer services were added at Temple Emanuel of Tempe. In 2008, Simchat Shabbat won the esteemed Belle Latchman Community Service Award for Best Project Enhancing the Quality of Jewish Life.

“Nine years in, and it is still the most joyous service you will ever attend,” said Stacy Rosenthal, co-creator of Simchat Shabbat. “Everyone is welcome and no one is turned away. The only rule, it is a “no shush” service and a place where God hears all prayers.”

Simchat Shabbat reservations are not required, but appreciated. Please call the CJSN offices at (480) 629-5343 or send an e-mail to debby@cjsn.org, to let us know when you will be joining us, how many in your party, or for any questions.

Council Information:

Council For Jews With Special Needs (CJSN)

Amy DL Hummell, Executive Director

(480) 629-5343

amy@cjsn.org

Bring the kids, ages 3 to 14, to the Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center where they’ll get to enjoy an exciting evening of gymnastics, dance, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines, obstacle courses, and then wind down the evening by watching a movie. The Kids’ Night Out is from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $30 per child with a $5 off sibling discount. Pizza, snacks and drinks are included. Advanced registration is required. $5 fee for same-day registration. There’s also easy online registration.

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.

Come and have a cup of coffee and nosh at our USY community cafe. The menu includes fresh coffee, bagels with toppings, and other seasonal breakfast delicacies. All proceeds benefit Beth El Congregation’s USY Youth Group.

Super Sunday Fall Phone-A-Thon
Sun., Sept. 18 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Grab some friends help the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix raise funds to help Jews in need and to build vibrant Jewish communities in Greater Phoenix, Israel and in 70 countries around the world. There’s plenty of food, fun and prizes, including TVs to watch the game! Register at jewishphoenix.org/phoneathon.

For the Summer, Schmooze Young Families (20s-40s) is making a monthly stop at different Phoenix area splash pads for some nice cool fun outdoors!  In September, we’ll stop by the new and exciting splash pad at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale.  Be on the lookout for the Schmooze sign to gather with other Schmooze members.  To reserve your space, please RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/53KJ57F.

You can find more details and RSVP (to let us know if we should be on the lookout for you) through the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1314558858561882) or Meetup event page (https://www.meetup.com/azschmooze/events/233720303).

Super Sunday in the Hallway – Rosh Hashanah Fun Sun., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m. –  3 p.m. open house Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 A fun Rosh Hashanah open house for filled with children’s activities, including Rosh Hashanah stories with PJ Library, New Year’s crafts and apple snacks. Children make New Year’s cards for IDF soldiers. Free for everyone. For more information, please contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.

The Desert Caucus, Inc. will welcome Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI-1^st) on Sunday, September 18 at 10:30 AM at Skyline Country Club. Guests should be potential members and must have reservations. Please contact the Desert Caucus at 520-490-1453 or email desertcaucus@gmail.com.

The Desert Caucus, Inc. is a bipartisan, single issue Jewish political action committee supporting federal congressional candidates outside of Arizona who support a strong U.S. Israel relationship. Members pay dues and are entitled to attend between seven and nine events September through May/early June. There is no further solicitation of funds.