Shalom Center

The Deutsch Family Shalom Center, established in 1996, is a welcoming resource that supports healing, wholeness, and connection. It helps nurture peace of mind, body, and spirit while drawing deeply from the wisdom of Jewish tradition.

The Shalom Center walks with our community through every chapter of life. Whether celebrating moments of joy or navigating loss, members find a safe and caring space to share their stories, deepen their resilience, and feel truly supported. Through programs rooted in Jewish wisdom and compassion, we learn together, lift one another up, and strengthen our spiritual and emotional well-being.

Elisa Lanes Caring Community

A loving group of trained volunteers who reach out to our members in time of celebration and hardship. They offer healing through connection and provide meals, phone calls and visits. They also make healing quilts for congregants who are ill or in need of comfort.

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Support Groups

Support groups available include JACS for those impacted by addiction, Living Through Loss for individuals grieving a loved one, and Finding Meaning and Hope for caregivers supporting loved ones with memory loss or dementia.

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Healing Services

Special services offering healing to those suffering from illness, loss, or are in pain. These services include an opportunity to be wrapped in our beautiful healing quilts, an experience that has been described as transformative.

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Elisa Lanes Caring Community

If you are interested in becoming part of the Caring Community, please contact Shalom Center at shalomcenter@templechai.com or (602) 971-1234.

Support Groups

Living Through Loss
A bereavement group for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Maimonides wrote that “when you pour out your heart, it feels lighter.” Living Through Loss is a lifeline right when we need it most. This group is facilitated by Mona Shane MA, LPC a certified bereavement counselor. This group meets via zoom 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 4:30pm – 6:00 pm.

For more information, and the zoom link contact the Shalom Center at shalomcenter@templechai.com or 602-971-1234, ext. 253

JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent, and Supporters)
A safe and anonymous space for those struggling with addiction and their loved ones to grow emotionally and spiritually. JACS offers Jewish perspectives on the 12-steps and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month via Zoom. For more information and the Zoom link, please contact JACSarizona@gmail.com.

Finding Meaning and Hope
A free Discussion Series for Family Caregivers. This group that meets during the year for 10 sessions.

This is a support group for family caregivers who are caring for someone with:

  • Memory loss
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Or another cognitive impairment

The group focuses on:

  • Sharing personal experiences
  • Offering mutual support
  • Discussing meaningful topics
  • Finding hope and connection while navigating caregiving challenge

Healing Services

Cooking With Kavannah
Crafting healthy meals to provide to congregants when life becomes so full that home-cooked meals are challenging.  A warm meal fills our bodies and our souls.  Let us know if you’d like to help prepare meals, or if you or someone you know would appreciate receiving a meal.

Healing Quilts
Gorgeous, simple to make quilts, imbued with healing energy, to bring comfort to congregants who are ill.  These quilts are heirloom quality treasures.  Crafty?  We’d love to have you support this meaningful project.
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MiSheberach Tapestries
Individualized tapestry squares unite to become fantastic tapestries used in healing rituals.  The quilts are a focal point of the Yom Kippur Healing Service and a highlight of our High Holiday experience.

Contact Shalom Center Coordinator, Marci Beliak at mbeliak@templechai.com if you questions about the Shalom Center programs