Joyce Spartonos The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will once again be having Twilight Services in September on Friday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel in Sun Lakes 1. Normally, SLJC only holds Twilight Services during July and August. However, owing to the fact that the High Holy Days don’t begin until the…
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Religion, August 2022
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos As the sweltering heat of summer settles upon us, I’m reminded of the words of the song that somewhat goes, “The weather outside is frightful, but the weather inside’s delightful,” and even though it refers to the icy cold of winter, couldn’t it just as easily apply to us right now, with the temperatures…
Religion, July 2022
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos With the summer now in full swing, the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will once again revert to a shortened service for the months of July, August, and September. Though this means the elimination of the beautiful voices of our choir, the wonderful sermons issuing forth from our esteemed Rabbi Wiener will continue…
Religion, April 2022
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos With April approaching, it appears that a sense of normalcy is making its way back into our lives, and the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) couldn’t be more delighted! Once more, SLJC looks forward to gathering together in person for our monthly services and give thanks for our many blessings, as well as…
Religion, March 2022
Adult Education for March
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation adult education program has its first activities for 2022 on March 8 and 15, with a two-part seminar entitled “The Separation of Church and State … What Happened?” The seminars will be held in the Chapel Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on both dates. The sessions will be led…
Religion, March 2022
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation March Update
Joyce Spartonos On Friday, March 12, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will be holding its monthly service at 7 p.m. in the Chapel in Sun Lakes Phase 1. SLJC sincerely hopes that you’ll attend in person, where social distancing and masks will be required. But if some of you still feel uneasy in this regard,…
Religion, March 2022
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
We are so happy to announce that the SLJC Sisterhood annual Card Party is back. We will gather at our new location, the Cottonwood Country Club ballroom in Sun Lakes, to play Mah Jongg, bridge, canasta, Scrabble, Rummikub, or any table game of your choice on Monday, April 11, at 10 a.m. There will be…
Religion, January 2022
SLJC Updates
Joyce Spartonos It almost seems surreal that 2022 is actually here and ready to play out what Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) hopes is the start of healthier and happier times for all of us. But until we can be certain that this pandemic is behind us, SLJC will continue to incorporate both in-person (masks…
Religion, December 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation December Services
Joyce Spartonos As I sat at my computer thinking of what to write about the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, (SLJC), it occurred to me that this past calendar year was truly a unique one for our congregation. Not always “good” unique, but unique nonetheless, and the “good” is what I’d like to reflect upon. I…
Religion, November 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos As the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) continues its return to normalcy and in-person services, it will, at the same time, continue live streaming through the end of this year. It appears that this dual combination works best for SLJC’s congregants. This month’s service is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.…