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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 2017

Ten 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 2017 Simchat Shabbat Season.

Saturday, January 7th, February 4th, March 11th, April 8th, and May 6th 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

Admission is FREE, but bring cash for lunch & to support USY with select games (Dunk Tank Contest & “Jail & Bail”). Who will get dunked & who will get “arrested”?

Come in costume & join the festivities! We’ll begin with a creative Megillah reading with “Frozen” spiel starring special guests… who will they be?

Carnival games 10:30am-1:00pm with prizes; inflatables; balloon animals; face painting & more.

Dairy lunch 11:00am-1:00pm; popcorn & cotton candy too! Please RSVP by Mar. 6.

Join us for some magical joy for all ages as Congregation Chaverim presents: Harry Potter and the Magical Purim! Activities will include the Megillah reading by our magical Rabbi, singing from the Chaveirm Chogwarts Choir, our annual 8th grade plant sale, and don’t forget to come in costume! Everyone is welcome!

Temple Emanuel, Temple Beth Sholom and the East Valley Jewish Community Center are hosting a Purim Carnival at Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe on March 12 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm.
There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, carnival games, Klezmer band, costume contest and more.
Admission is free. Tickets for games: $1 per ticket, $25 for 30 tickets or $10 for unlimited game wristband. Ticket process go up after March 6. Purchase tickets online at emanueloftempe.org.

Games for all ages! Giant Inflatables! Water games! Fun, Booths, and more! Hamantaschen and Eegees for sale!

All proceeds benefit the Youth Philanthropy Program

Megillah Reading, Purim Party, Raffle,
Hamantashen, Mishloach Manot, Graggers, Multimedia Presentation
Light Bites!

Purim Drum Circle Fun and more…

More information and to RSVP: Contact Chani at 602-492-7670 or email chani@sosaz.org

Purim Carnival for the whole community includes:

Carnival rides
Pie-a-Rabbi
Bouncies, obstacle courses, sports games
Carnival games with prizes
Petting zoo and pony rides
Intergenerational bingo tent
Israel Tent
Valley Jewish Organization booths
Fantastic Fire Department
Amazing silent auction & raffle – WIN A CAR!
Teen area with great attractions
Kosher food vendors
Entertainment by Event Smart
VIP tent with exclusive activities

$1 PER TICKET
Attractions range from 1 ticket to 5 tickets
$25 for 30 tickets, PRE-SALE

BEST DEAL!
$40 VIP WRISTBAND
($50 day of)
Unlimited rides, entrance to VIP tent with water, snacks, glitter tattoos and additional attractions only available with a wristband. *lunch not included