Joyce Spartonos As the start of 2021 begins, the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is eagerly looking forward to the time when we can once more gather in person to enjoy our monthly services under the leadership of our wonderful Rabbi, Irwin Wiener, and talented cantor and choir director, Ronda Polesky and Lana Oyer, respectively.…
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Religion, December 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos As we look towards winding down the year, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) continues to operate virtually. The congregation is happy to announce a full, rich calendar of events for December. It’s called “going out with a bang,” and SLJC is delighted to have been able to keep its membership involved throughout this…
Religion, October 2020
The Lessons We Learn
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D., Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation The Scriptures are filled with anecdotes describing acts of one human being toward another to enhance our values and encourage humanities’ call for good. There are so many ways to accomplish benevolence and consideration. Hopefully, during our journey, and particularly at this time of frustration, we will…
Religion, October 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation News and Events
Joyce Spartonos The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is continuing to follow the path of caution in relation to its services and related programs. This means that for the near future at least, SLJC will still be relying on virtual technology rather than in-person meetings for all its activities. One of the benefits coming out…
Religion, September 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation News and Service Schedule
Joyce Spartonos The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) was hoping against hope that they would be able to conduct in-person services for the High Holidays. Unfortunately, this is not to be the case this year. As you can imagine, this decision was not made lightly. However, taking in all the facts and info available to…
Religion, July 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Summer Update
Joyce Spartonos As of this writing, the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation has not made a final decision as to when in-person services will begin but, for now, will continue with at least a streamed service for July. Summer services are always abbreviated, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and generally lasting less than an hour. This will…
Religion, June 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos As June comes upon us, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation will make the decision of whether or not to continue services virtually or in person as we continue to navigate back into some sort of normalcy. Thank goodness for our wonderful Rabbi, Irwin Wiener, who continues to deliver weekly email messages of hope and…
Religion, March 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood Plans Luncheon
Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood’s annual paid-up Membership Appreciation Luncheon will take place on March 19, 2020, in the Chapel Center at noon instead of 1 p.m. This will be a catered, sit-down lunch that is free if you have already paid your annual Sisterhood dues. It’s not too late to join.…
Religion, March 2020
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Joyce Spartonos, Publicity The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, or as we often refer to ourselves as SLJC, is prepared for a fantastic month of March. Our service will take place on Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel in Sun Lakes. This is the month we honor our glorious choir and its director…
Generals, March 2020
Ecumenical Program Open to All
Geri Gould, President, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation On Tuesday, March 24, you are invited to attend the concluding panel, entitled Life Cycle Rituals. The dynamic and informative first panel dealt with cultural and religious rituals surrounding birth, coming of age, and marriage. This final panel will offer explanations of rituals surrounding death and beliefs about…