Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. February is such a dull month. The only significant holiday listed on the calendar this year is Presidents’ Day. Traditionally, there were two holidays—one commemorating the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the great emancipator, and the other, the birth of the father of our nation, George Washington. Somewhere in time, Congress determined…
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Religion, February 2023
Jewish Congregation Men’s Club Luncheon
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club recently held a luncheon at the new Macayo’s Mexican Food restaurant in Chandler. Members enjoy monthly meetings with interesting speakers, lunches at local restaurants, and occasional field trips to local attractions. For membership information, contact Marty Levine at 480-802-8911.
Religion, February 2023
Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Events
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will present the award-winning author and Talmud scholar Maggie Anton on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel House. After taking a women’s Talmud class, Ms. Anton developed a passion for the history of the great Jewish scholar Rashi. Since he had no sons, he taught his…
Religion, February 2023
SLJC Men’s Club Meeting February 7
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club will be hosting Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke at their February meeting on the evening of Feb. 7. The social portion begins at 6:30 p.m., and the mayor will be speaking beginning at 7 p.m. Mayor Hartke will be speaking about economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and housing that addresses…
Religion, February 2023
The Importance of Your Story
Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church We don’t seem to talk much about the idea of oral history these days. Historians tell us that oral history is the most reliable way of preserving first-hand information. This week two wonderful saints went home to be with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Phyllis, a 101-year-old…
Religion, February 2023
Unity: Ready, Set, Grow!
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Community. We celebrate Peace, Love, Light, Joy, and Healing. We practice affirmative prayer and positive thinking and support one another in living a Spirit-centered life. As of Jan. 1, we will begin having our church services at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings. We meet in…
Religion, February 2023
Bishop Nevares, Coming to St. Steven’s on February 14
Eduardo Alanis Nevares, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, will be presenting a Morning of Recollection on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, at St. Steven’s Catholic Church in Sun Lakes, Ariz. On May 11, 2010, Nevares was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix and Titular Bishop of Natchesium by…
Religion, February 2023
Devorah Hadassah Game Day February 22
Happiness is yelling, “Fun, Fun, Fun, I Won, I Won, I Won!” Devorah Hadassah is having a Game Day to benefit Hadassah Medical Organization on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chabad East Valley, at 875 N. McClintock Road, in Chandler. The cost is $18 pre-Game Day or $20 after Feb. 9.…