What Happens to Us When We Die?

Mark Wenz Those of us living in retirement communities are inevitably confronted with our own and our friends’ and loved ones’ mortality, which leads us to ponder the mysteries of dying. We all have views on the subject that are grounded in our spiritual convictions, intuition, and life experience, yet when death occurs to someone…

Passive Faith vs. Active Faith: A Call to Engage

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ You may remember the old “Got Milk?” commercials. They were simple, sometimes funny, and always memorable—highlighting moments when someone desperately needed milk but didn’t have it. The ads weren’t just about the importance of milk; they made people think about how essential it was…

Devorah Hadassah Events

Deb Engle Come join the fun and meet new friends! For information on Hadassah and attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or ebarshalom.eb@gmail.com. Exciting news: We will be having our annual Game Day on Wednesday, April 2, at the JCC from 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in attending or helping with…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood

Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood held their annual charity event called Games Galore on Feb. 24 in the Oakwood ballroom. More than 150 women attended the luncheon, played games, and won prizes. Contributions were made to local charities such as Neighbors Who Care, the Sun Lakes Fire Department, and many others. Thank…

Israel, Zionism, and Antisemitism

Joni Brown-Walders What can American Jews do to defend themselves against increasing antisemitic hatred and violence? What are the best strategies to fight this phenomenon and to advocate for Israel at this moment in history? Antisemitism and violence against Jews and Jewish organizations has increased enormously in the U.S. and worldwide, particularly after October 7…