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Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

The regular monthly Shabbat service for June will be held on June 14 at 7 p.m. and will be a healing service. Full services are conducted each month starting in September, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or…

Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Card Party Fundraiser

Esther Spear The SLJC Sisterhood Card Party fundraiser at Oakwood Country Club was a huge success in March. Funds were raised for many local charities, including but not limited to the Sun Lakes Fire Department, Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, Jewish Free Loan, Arizona StandDown for Veterans, and the Gesher Disability Fund. Thank you to our…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

The regular monthly Shabbat service for May will be held on May 10 at 7 p.m., remembering Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and honoring Mother’s Day. Full services are conducted each month starting in September, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel.…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club held a luncheon at BJ’s Restaurant in Chandler on March 12. The next club meeting for lunch will be on April 9 at noon, at Cheddar’s located at 2530 W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler. In May a picnic at Veterans Oasis Park is planned. For further information or…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will meet on Thursday, April 18, at 1 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel House. Jody Crago from the Chandler Museum will present the program “Death and Diamonds: A Holocaust Survivor’s Journey from Krakow to Chandler.” Light refreshments will be served. Guests are invited to attend this meeting. Thank you…

Jewish Congregation News

Joyce Spartonos It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone, and 2020 is beginning. Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation ended 2019 with a beautiful Hanukkah Service. Candle-lighting always stirs up wonderful feelings, but there’s something extra special when it comes to Hanukkah! We also welcomed and honored all our new members. Services this…

A debt that can’t be paid

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Each November we honor the veterans who have served our country, and the world, in so many ways. It is fitting that we pay tribute, more than that, however, it is an obligation. Each and every occasion that has presented itself has produced its share of volunteers and patriots and heroes.…