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…
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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.…
Religion, October 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos Following on the heels of last month’s Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services that were so successfully conducted, both in-person and live streaming via YouTube, the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will explore using live streaming for future services. This month’s service is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the…
Religion, September 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is delighted to announce that the High Holiday celebrations of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will take place in-person for the first time in two years. While the new Delta variant is of concern, and CDC guidelines will be strictly adhered to in this regard; nonetheless, there’s…
Religion, August 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) has once again begun to meet in person for services. What a joy! It started with the July 9 Twilight Service and will, of course, now be the norm. SLJC is strictly following the CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of all attendees. The August Twilight Service…
Religion, July 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos It is with great joy and happiness (along with maybe a tiny bit of apprehension) that Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) announces the return of in-person Services at the Sun Lakes Chapel, beginning with our July 9 Twilight Service at 5:30 p.m. Though many of our members have departed for cooler climes, it…
Religion, June 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Update
Joyce Spartonos As the summer nears, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) will begin their annual Twilight Service, which starts at 5:30 p.m., each month and will continue through August. SLJC’s June service will be available, via YouTube, on Friday, June 11, at 7 p.m., officiated by our very own Rabbi Wiener! June is the month…
Religion, May 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos As we look about and see the beautiful cacti and flowers in bloom, it reminds us that spring is here, bringing renewed life to nature and we humans, as well. Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation isn’t quite ready to start in-person services (hint, hint, but that’s a subject for a future article). We do…
Religion, May 2021
The Meaning of Faith
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D., Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation There have been many natural disasters in the world. In our lifetime we have witnessed earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, fires—on and on, the list is endless. And we have heard of priests and ministers, and even rabbis, explain these catastrophes as some punishment from God for all the…