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Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

Joyce Spartonos Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation’s esteemed Rabbi Wiener is always reminding us to be grateful for what we have, rather than bemoaning what we don’t have. This lesson is one we really need to heed as the Passover holiday approaches, since, once again, we will not be able to join together in person for…

Dreams Are Not Only for the Young

Rabbi Dr. Irwin Wiener, Spiritual Leader, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Several years ago, I read a story about a man who owned a horse ranch and had agreed to let the house on his ranch be used for a benefit to assist the needy. When he introduced the speaker, he told of his motive for…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation News and Happenings

Joyce Spartonos The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC), ever on the lookout for new and exciting ways to keep us feeling unified, even if it is only virtually, came up with a great plan for our service last month. It was decided to hold an Oneg Shabbat via Zoom immediately following the service. What fun!…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…