Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Many of us have seen movies, heard stories or read books about the Holocaust. Most of us received some message or meaning from the experience. But through all the telling, there is one theme that is the common denominator – survival. All Holocaust depictions have that unmistakable message. Whether it is…
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Religion, April 2017
Chag Sameach (joyous festival)
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation invites family, friends and neighbors to join us in the celebration of the festival of Passover at our Second-Night Passover Seder which will be held on April 11 at Palo Verde Country Club. The service will be led by Rabbi Wiener and Cantor Ronda Polesky. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Friends of Israel news
Michael W. Cohen The friends of Israel, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, presents “Is Israel a Jewish State or a State of Jews?” by Rabbi Michael Beyo. The Jewish fabric of Israel is a patchwork of numerous factions from many cultures and all corners of the earth. Meeting the needs of all these groups and their…
Religion, March 2017
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation honors music director
On Friday, March 10, 2017, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation will honor Lana Shagrin Oyer for 25 years of volunteering as music director at the Annual Music Service. The Annual Music Service will be held at The Sun Lakes All Faiths Chapel, which is open to all members of the community. The service begins at 7:30…
Generals, February 2017
Get your game on at annual charity event
Esther Spear Attention all Canasta, Bridge and Mah Jongg enthusiasts, Scrabble players and all card players! It’s time for the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation’s annual fund-raising event for local charities on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Clubhouse. There will be lots of extravagant gift baskets, cash raffles,…
Religion, February 2017
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation news
Allan Levy The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month from September thru June. In July and August, a rabbinic-led Twilight Service is held in the Sun Lakes Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Services are a great opportunity to…
Religion, February 2017
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Card Party event
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Annual Card Party is a fun-filled event that will be held on February 7, 2017. Get ready to “Get Your Game On” for a day of Mah Jongg, Scrabble, card games, lunch, raffles, bake sale, restaurant gift certificates and amazing gift baskets. The cost is $30 for the day, which…
Religion, January 2017
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The topic for the January 19 meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood is “Wine and Your Heart: Taking Alcohol to Heart.” It will take place at the Chapel Center at 1:00 p.m. Wine has been thought to provide heart health benefits. The speaker is Dr. Eugene Lariviere. The theme of the…
Religion, December 2016
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Allan Levy, Publicity Director The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month from September through June. In July and August, a rabbinic led twilight service is held in the Sun Lakes Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Services are a…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation to launch Adult Education Classes
Allan Levy The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month from September through June. In July and August, a rabbinic led Twilight Service is held in the Sun Lakes Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Services are a great opportunity…