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Erev Tisha B'Av Service
Monday, July 19th
8:00 pm
Tisha B'Av is the
culmination of three weeks
of mourning, commemorating
the destruction of the First
and Second Temples. It is a
time when we grieve for the
losses in our own personal
lives, as we chant the
beautiful, mournful text of
Eikha, the Book of
Lamentations.
Please join Rabbi Chernow - who will be
just back from Israel - for
this evening service, which
will include a teaching
fresh from her time at the
Shalom Hartman Institute in
Jerusalem.
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Wednesday, July 21st
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Temple Chai Childhood Center
"Trunk Show"
Featuring ...
Twinkle Toes by Bridget
Handcrafted Swarovski "crystalled" Havaianas, Cariri
wedge flip flops and
Converse tennis shoes.
Along with Teri Cohen's very own hair clips, magnet
bulletin boards and
necklaces ...Prickly Pear
Pretties, Pin-ups and
Pop-tops.
A portion of the proceeds will go towards our wonderful
school!
Any questions please contact
childhoodcenter@templechai.com
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Friday, July 16
5 Av 5770
5:30 pm: Nosh
6:15 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat
Hearing Assist System
available
Free Babysitting provided
Saturday, July 17
6 Av 5770
8:45 am: Shacharit
- Small Sanctuary
- Enjoy a Sacharit with the
music of the Chai Tones
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6 of Av
Parashat D'varim
D'varim, Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22
Third Haftarah of Affliction,
Isaiah 1:1-27
For more information about this
weeks Torah Portion
"click here"
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Sam Rosen
--husband of Esther Rosen
--father of Vic (Cori) Rosen
--father of Eliot (Tammy) Rosen
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From the Executive Director
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Welcome to Temple Chai -
On behalf of the entire
congregation, it is my pleasure
to welcome those who have
recently joined the Temple Chai
community: Jacob and
Sophia Chemirs; and Karen
Cochin. Welcome!
We're glad you're here.
Conversion and Religious
Freedom in Israel - The
following e-mail was sent this
week by the Jewish Federation of
Greater Phoenix and the Phoenix
Board of Rabbis. There is
great concern over the impact of
proposed new measures in Israel
which govern the rules of
conversion. Please read
this important letter by clicking
here.
Do You Keep Kosher?
Do You Have Friends Who Do?
- Kosher food can be incredibly
expensive. The Costco
stores located by the Paradise
Valley Mall and on Hayden Road
near the 101 have just started a
three-month experiment where
they are stocking a considerable
kosher food section. They
are looking to determine the
level of demand for carrying
these products. The
selection and prices are quite
impressive.
Hey Seniors - In
case you didn't know - Fry's,
Bashas' and Albertsons all have
a Senior Discount Day - you get
10% off of your purchases on the
first Wednesday of every month
if you are 55 or older.
Don't miss out on the savings!
And while you're at it, why not
throw in a mitzvah? Please
use Temple Chai Scrip Cards to
do your shopping - a 10%
discount for you, and a 4 - 6%
credit from your purchases goes
to Temple Chai. If you
want more information, please
e-mail me at
jmiller@templechai.com.
Our Star Swimmer -
At our Temple fundraiser in
March, I happily pointed out
congregant Margot Einstein for
having won multiple medals that
day for swimming in the Senior
Olympics in Tucson. Well,
she's done it again.
Recently, Margot competed in the
Grand Canyon State Summer
Olympics, where she won four
medals in four events - gold in
the 200-meter backstroke, silver
in the 50-meter backstroke, and
bronze in both the 100-meter
backstroke and the 50-meter
freestyle. Go Margot!
Friday Night Nosh - I would like
everyone to know that the
Temple's support staff -
completely on their own
initiative, and for the purpose
of saving the Temple money - is
preparing the (very yummy)
Friday nosh on those weeks when
there is no b'nai mitzvah family
sponsorship, which is virtually
the entire summer. Many
thanks for going above and
beyond to Sheana Abrams, Marci
Beliak, Joan Neer, Dawn Okuka,
Wendy Twiggs and Debbie Wink.
Interfaith Families
Article - Our own Debbie
Popiel White, the Temple's
Director of Early Childhood
Education, recently had an
article published in the on-line
magazine, InterfaithFamily.com.
To read the story of her
interfaith, blended family,
click here.
Toy Drive - For her
mitzvah project, Lexi Zucker is
collecting new toys and gift
cards to donate to "Andrea's
Closet," which provides toys to
patients in the pediatric ward
at Scottsdale Shea Healthcare.
If you wish to contribute,
please drop off your donations
at the Temple offices.
What do you think?
- Please let me know! Call
me at 602-971-1234 or e-mail me
at
jmiller@templechai.com.
Shabbat Shalom,
Joe
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The Early Childhood Center "Crazy Hat Day" Shabbat
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Don't forget to sign up the kids!
2010-2011
Religious School Registration is OPEN
Additional registration forms
and school calendars
are available in the School
office.
602-971-4832 or school@templechai.com
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8th - 12th Graders
Join the Madrichim Program!
What are Madrichim?
They are best translated as "guides."
Madrichim are used here at Temple Chai
to guide younger students toward a
positive Religious School experience by
demonstrating their involvement, theirs
skills at collaboration, and their
initiative.
What days? We
have opportunities for both Wednesdays
and Sundays.
For more information and an application
contact
602-971-4832 or school@templechai.com
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Upcoming Shalom Center Programs
Meditation Service -
Saturday, July 17, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
Youth Lounge
JACS - Support Group
Meeting for Jewish Alcoholics,
Chemically Dependent Persons and
Significant Others - Wednesday, July 21
at 7:30 pm.
Healing Handiwork -
Blessing Bundles/Healing Quilts/Mi
Shebeirach Tapestries- Sunday, July 25
from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at a private home.
Contact Debbie Mendelson for information
at 602-421-6596.
Pedometer Program - Losing
weight isn't how to become healthier;
becoming active is! 4-session group will
meet Wednesdays, August 4, 11, 18, and
25 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. $36 fee includes
pedometer and all materials. Call the
Shalom Center to register.
Contact:
The Shalom Center
602-971-1234 ext. 280
ssilverman@templechai.com
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Parashat Hashavua
- The Jewish experience is framed
through the lens of the weekly Torah
portion. We began in the fall with the
story of Creation, read of Noah, the
patriarchs and matriarchs, journey to
Egypt and stand at Sinai. As we travel
through the wilderness, the Mishkan is
constructed and the foundation of a just
and caring society is established. We
conclude the year poised to enter the
Promised Land. Join us for a weekly
portion exploration with our insightful
clergy team on Wednesdays, 11:30 am -
12:30 pm. There is no charge and you
are invited to "drop in" anytime and
bring your own dairy lunch.
Summer Study
"Teach me the path of life."
"This is the day that God has made,
let us rejoice and be happy."
"My tears have become my food, day
and night."
"My help comes from God, who made
heaven and earth."
The Jewish soul resonates to the
words of the Psalms. At the core
of our liturgy, the Psalms give voice to
the fullness of the human experience and
our relationship with the Holy One.
Join us this summer as we explore the
power of Psalms, Sunday mornings,
9:30-11:00 am, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 15,
Aug. 29.
Call Joan Neer at 602-971-1234 or
email at
jneer@templechai.com for
location and to RSVP.
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Registration in the Early Childhood
Center
is now open to everyone!
Programming for children age 6 weeks through 5 years old,
Monday through Friday. Call the
Early Childhood Center (ECC) at
602-923-3619 or email
childhoodcenter@templechai.com for a
registration form now!
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Soap and Shampoo needed
Help us collect toothbrushes,
toothpaste, shampoo, soap
and other hygiene items.
Drop off at Temple Chai
Collection goes to: Interfaith
Cooperative Ministries
What is Interfaith Cooperative
Ministries?
Regarding ICM:
ICM is a food and clothing bank, staffed
overwhelmingly by volunteers, serving
the working poor and unemployed of the
Valley who have a home address. They
may come twice a month for food and once
a month for clothing and between 500 and
600 families a week are participating,
and last year there were about 350
families per week. The need is
great!. ICM has a separate
clothing area serving children under 13
years of age. To be served, clients must
provide any form of picture ID and a
current proof of address. Service is
provided from 9AM to 11AM, Monday
through Saturday. In recent months,
service has been provided to between 80
and 110 families per day. There is a
constant need for clothing, shampoo,
soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and
other donations. These may be brought to
Temple Chai and left at reception. New
volunteers are always welcome.
ICM's mission statement reads as
follows: "Providing an immediate
response to basic human needs". More
info can be found at the organizations
web site at
www.icmaz.org.
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A car mezuzah with a quote from Psalms
makes a great gift. Give one to someone
just getting their license, to someone
who has been driving for years or just
get one for yourself. It will easily
stick onto the area above the car door
or will fit on the dash or anywhere
convenient for you.
Cost is approximately $9.
Shop the Temple Chai Judaica Shop - the
shop for all your Judaica needs plus
more!
Summer hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or by
appointment.
Contact Joan at
jneer@templechai.com
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Upcoming Temple Chai Closure Dates
The planned closings of all or a portion of the Temple
facilities (often just the
administrative offices) will not affect
any religious services, the normal
functioning of the Early Childhood
Center, or access to a rabbi-on-call.
--Every Sunday through August 15
--Every Thursday at 6:00 pm, unless
there is special programming.
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Ginny Keller, President
Ginette Daniels, VP Administration
Lee Eisinberg, VP Finance
Brad Weintraub, VP Education
Jonathan Ruzi, VP Community
Julie Serbin, VP at Large
Alan Appelman, VP at Large
Lori Berman
Debbie Blyn
Judi Glass
Nathan Goldberg
Sandi Goldstein
Alan Isaacson
Barry Kipnis
David Sandweiss
Janet Shalwitz
Randi Sherman
Alan Spalter, Past President
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