Congregation Beth HaMidbar in Yuma, AZ will be holding high holiday services as follows:
Erev Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7:00 pm;
Rosh Hashanah followed by Tashlich at the Colorado River, Monday, Oct. 3 at 10:00 am;
Pot Luck Lunch, Monday, Oct. 3 at 1:30 pm;
Annual Cemetery Visit at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Sunday, Oct. 9 at 10:00 am;
Kol Nidre, Erev Yom Kippur, Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:00 pm;
Yom Kippur, Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 10:00 am continuing throughout the day;
Evening service, Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 4:30 pm;
Break the Fast dairy pot luck, Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 pm.
All Jewish persons welcome, no tickets needed.
Contact 928-210-8368 and leave a message.
Services are held at The Center for Spiritual Living on the corner of 8th St. and 2nd Ave. in Yuma, AZ.
SELIHOT SERVICES and STUDY SESSION
Saturday Evening, September 24 in the Great Room – 7:30 pm
ROSH HASHANAH
Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, October 2 – Evening Service at 6:30 pm
First Day Rosh Hashanah– Monday, October 3
Morning Services at 9:30 am
Kiddush/Oneg at 1:30 pm
Evening Service at 6:30 pm
Second Day Rosh Hashanah– Tuesday, October 4
Morning Services at 9:30 am
Kiddush/Oneg at 1:30 pm
SHABBAT SHUVA
Saturday, October 8
Morning Service at 9:30 am
Kiddush/Oneg at Noon
YOM KIPPUR
Kol Nidrei/Shabbat Evening Service – Tuesday, October 11
Evening Service at 5:30 pm
Yom Kippur – Wednesday, October 12
Morning Service at 9:30 am
Torah Reading – 3:00 pm – Yizkor Services – 4:00 pm
Mincha – 4:45 pm N’eilah – 5:35 pm
SUKKOT
Sukkot Festival Morning Service – Monday, October 17 – 9:30 am
Kiddush/Oneg – 1:00 pm
SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH
Shemini Atzeret Festival Morning Service/Yizkor/Simchat Torah Festivities
Monday, October 24 – 9:30 am
Yizkor at approximately 11:30 am
Followed by Kiddush/Oneg
Selichot
7:30 pm – Film “Son of Saul,” Study Session and desserts
10:30 pm – Selichot Service with the High Holy Day choir
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah Evening Service – Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 pm
Monday, October 3: Rosh Hashanah Family Service at 8:30 am
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service at 8:30 am
Rosh Hashanah Main Service at 10 am
Tashlich Family Picnic at Reid Park at 5 pm
Kever Avot Memorial Services
Shaarei Shalom Cemetery – 1 pm
Evergreen Cemetery – 2 pm
Nogales Cemetery – 4 pm
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre Evening Service – Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 12: Yom Kippur Family Service at 8:30 am
Yom Kippur Tot Service at 8:30 am
Yom Kippur Main Service at 10 am
Youth Programs at 10 am
JCTEY Yom Kippur Service (youth service) at 1 pm
Study Sessions at 1 pm
Yom Kippur Afternoon/Yizkor/Neilah Service at 3 pm
Break-fast at 6:15 pm
There is no charge for admission cards; call the Temple office at (520) 327-4501 to request admission cards. Open to all.
The Valley of the Sun JCC Shemesh Camp offers students grades K-8 a week of fun during fall break¸ Oct. 10-14.
Camp Shemesh is a fully licensed and serves grades K-5 with an array of age-appropriate activities taught and supervised by experienced staff.
Camp fun includes art, sports, drama, cooking, swimming, games and a field trip.
Shemesh Camp Fall Break is closed Oct. 12 for Yom Kippur. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended mornings and evenings are available.
All are welcome, regardless of faith, background or ability.
For more information and pricing, please contact the Megan Rich at meganr@vosjcc.org or 480.481.7072.
Come view the eclectic work of the Tucson Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Members’ talents include weaving, knitting, spinning, surface design, felting and book arts, just to name a few. Works on display include tapestry, soft sculpture, wearables and household items. You can experience more of the Guild’s work at their Reception and Fiber Arts Gala on Oct. 29th. Visit www.thsg.org for more info!
The Valley of the Sun JCC Shemesh Camp offers students grades K-8 a week of fun during fall break¸ Oct. 10-14.
Camp Shemesh is a fully licensed and serves grades K-5 with an array of age-appropriate activities taught and supervised by experienced staff.
Camp fun includes art, sports, drama, cooking, swimming, games and a field trip.
Shemesh Camp Fall Break is closed Oct. 12 for Yom Kippur. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended mornings and evenings are available.
All are welcome, regardless of faith, background or ability.
For more information and pricing, please contact the Megan Rich at meganr@vosjcc.org or 480.481.7072.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE & PROGRAM:
CONFERENCE:
Friday, October 14, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Room 146, $Free
Michael Haas, Stephen Hinton, Sabine Feisst
SYMPOSIUM:
Saturday, October 15, 1:00 p.m., Room 146, $Free
Robert Gordon and Aaron Mobley
CONCERT I:
Saturday, October 15, 2:30 p.m., Holsclaw Hall, $Free
Timothy Kantor, violin
Jackie Glazier, clarinet
Theodore Buchholz, cello
Diana Chiknaikin, cello
Juan Mejia: cello
Alexander Tentser, piano
Tannis Gibson, piano
Luis Rubalcaba, piano
Program:
Schoenberg: Six Little Piano Pieces
Winterberg: Suite for Clarinet and Piano
Weill: Cello Sonata
Winterberg: Cello Sonata
Schoenberg: Fantasy for violin and piano
CONCERT II:
Saturday, October 15, 7:30 p.m., Crowder Hall, $Free
Arizona Symphony Orchestra – Thomas Cockrell, conductor
UA Wind Ensemble – Chad Nicholson, conductor
UA Studio Jazz Ensemble – Angelo Versace, director
Program:
Weill: My Ship
Weill: Blues-Potpourri
Schoenberg: Fanfare
Schoenberg: Five Pieces for Orchestra
Weill: Symphony No. 2
Schoenberg: Theme and Variations
Weill: Three-Penny Opera
Weill: Suite Panaméenne
CONCERT III:
Sunday, October 16, 2:00 p.m., Holsclaw Hall, $10, 7, 5
Amernet String Quartet
Program:
Schoenberg: String Quartet No. 0
Weill: String Quartet No. 1
Winterberg: String Quartet (1957)
CONCERT IV:
Sunday, October 16, 5:00 p.m., Holsclaw Hall, $Free
(Note: This date is correct, as it was advertised differently in the season brochure.)
Arizona Wind Quintet
UA Symphonic Choir – Elizabeth Schauer, conductor
Kristin Dauphinais, mezzo-soprano
Tannis Gibson, piano
Program:
Schoenberg: from Three Folk Songs
Weill: Kiddush
Weill: Cabaret Songs
Schoenberg: from The Book of the Hanging Gardens
Winterberg: Woodwind Wind Quintet
Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical potential of young children ages newborn through 18 months.
Old Town Bar Crawl with Schmooze for singles & couples (30s & 40s). As we begin a new week, join other Schmooze members for an evening of bar hopping and prizes. Start the evening at 7 pm at the Blue Moose, 7373 E Scottsdale Mall #22, Scottsdale. For additional details about the bar route and prizes, visit Facebook.com/azsschmooze.
Golf for kids ages 3-5. This program will provide all participants with a set of plastic golf clubs. Prior to tournament, golf professionals from the Skyline Country Club will conduct a clinic covering basic golf terms and proper golf etiquette. One adult is required to be a caddy for each youngster during the event. Space is limited to 25 participants per tee time. Best dressed golfer and caddy contest: special prizes will be awarded to the best dressed golfer and their caddy. It can be wacky, matchy-matchy or just plain cute.. come show your spirit! One winner per tee time. Pre-registration is required for this event. Tee times: 9 am, 10 am, 11 am. (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tee time).