Vol. 44 No. 10 Kislev/Tevet/Shevat 5778 December 2017 ... · Scottsdale Resort GGala Golfala Golf...

Vol. 44 No. 10 Kislev/Tevet/Shevat 5778 December 2017/January 2018

Chai LightsTemple Chai Annual Gala

Celebrating 15 Years with Rabbi Mari Chernow

Saturday, January 276:00 pm

Embassy Suites Scottsdale Resort

Gala GolfGala Golf9-Hole, 2-person Scramble9-Hole, 2-person Scramble

Sunday, January 28Sunday, January 28Tee off at 2:00 pmTee off at 2:00 pmSilverado Golf ClubSilverado Golf Club

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Plan to Join Us!

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Worship With Us

Friday - Nosh 5:30 pm

Friday - Kabbalat Shabbat6:15 pm

Saturday AM! See Echai or Website for

Schedule

First Friday of the MonthTot Shabbat

5:00 pm

Rabbi Mari Chernow Rabbi Bonnie Koppell

Temple Chai4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 Tel: 602-971-1234 Fax: 602-971-5909 www.templechai.com

Temple Chai Inspires and Ignites Robust Jewish Life

Chai Lights is published by Temple Chai. For information or with questions, contact Sheana Abrams at 602-971-1234.

Temple Chai is aff iliated with the Union for Reform Judaism

Helen Holden, President..............................................hholden@spencerfane.comJanice Dinner, VP [email protected] Feldman, VP Finance...............................................mark.feldman@yahoo.comBarry Kipnis, VP at Large.........................................................barrykipnis1@gmail.com

Anita Eisenhart, VP at Large..........................................................anitaeisdo@aol.comJessica Yanow, VP at Large................................................................jessica@yanow.net

Debbie Blyn, Immediate Past President

Greg Cohen Judi Glass

Steve HaasJeff Kravetz

Brett KurlandKim Leight

Rich RoseEric Rosenberg

Bruce SelinRobyn Young

Carole Zeichick

Joe Miller, Excutive DirectorMary Passell, Director, Early Childhood CenterAmanda Campbell, Principal of Administration/Curriculum

Ariela Ben-Dor, Principal of Hebrew Studies/Teacher RelationsErin Wynn, Director of Youth and Family Programming

Senior Staff

Board of Directors

For up-to-date informa on about events, classes or programs, please visit our website atwww.templechai.com or contact the temple offi ce at 602-971-1234

Cantor Ross Wolman

Shabbat Service ScheduleFriday, December 29 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat ShabbatFriday, January 5 - 5:00 pm, Tot ShabbatFriday, January 5 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat ShabbatFriday, January 12 - 6:15 pm, TCTY/L’Taken Shabbat

Friday, January 19 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, January 26 - 6:15 pm, Shabbat ShirahSaturday, January 27 - 10:30 am, Shabbat AM!

Temple Chai Board of DirectorsAre you ac ve in temple life? Do you have a demonstrated passion and love for Temple Chai?

Are you interested in possibly serving in the future on the Board of Directors?If so, please contact Ginny Keller, Chair of the Leadership Development Commi ee, at [email protected].

Next Tot Shabbat is Friday, January 5 Kabbalat Shabbat is every Friday at 6:15 unless otherwise noted

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Dear Fellow Congregants,A beau ful problem has arisen over the last few weeks at Temple Chai. As you know, our annual Gala, where we will celebrate 15 years with our beloved senior rabbi, Mari Chernow, is scheduled for January 27th. Led by Gala co-chairs Debbie and Gary Blyn, our commi ee began working with sponsors and table captains this summer. Our community has responded with overwhelming support, and we have come to realize that, we will not be able to accommodate the expected a endance in our social hall.

We most certainly do not want to turn anyone away from this wonderful and important event. Therefore, we have moved our Gala off site to the Embassy Suites Sco sdale Resort on Sco sdale and Chapparal. Please know that, because of our arrangements with the resort, our costs to put on this event DO NOT increase over what we would have spent at the temple. This is our most important fundraising event of the year, and it will be an incredible opportunity to celebrate our rabbi, have lots of fun, and raise money to support the great work of our synagogue.

Our Gala is an integral part of our annual calendar. It is not merely a way to support the opera ons of the Temple fi nancially – it is a fabulous evening, with a fes ve atmosphere and an awesome band. Jerry and I, like many of you, love dancing into the night to the New Groove with our Temple Chai community. I hope you will join us this year for this wonderful night of celebra on!

L’shalom,Helen HoldenTemple President

TEMPLE CHAI LEGACY SOCIETYAs part of our legacy giving eff orts, we have formed the Temple Chai Legacy Society. We are grateful to those who have chosen to include Temple Chai in their planned giving, and look forward to thanking and honoring this important group

with special events each year.

Anonymous (2)Daron BarnessTeri BermanDiane and Frank BlakeDebbie and Gary BlynCindy and Adam BrooksMari Chernow and Kara ThielemanAndrea and Greg CohenFrancine ColesJanice and Dean DinnerDiane and John EcksteinFlo and Paul EcksteinAnita EisenhartEllen and Lee Eisinberg

Diana and Mark FeldmanLory and Ron FischlerMarlyne FreedmanJudi GlassSandi and Paul GoldsteinStephen HaasHelen and Jerry HoldenAmy and Alan IsaacsonCarol and Norman Janoff Lisa KaiserGinny KellerMarty KellerRandi and Barry KipnisKaren and Ken KravitzCarol and Joe Newman

Nora and Steve Perlmu erEsther and Don SchonBruce SelinMayor Shanken and Sharon LewisSheryl and Joel ShermanNona and Mickey SiegelLaural and Arnie SigelBarbara and Barre SilverBeryl and Errol SweetMerle and Arnie WeinerGary Weiss and Debbie BerkowitzRobyn YoungCarole and Alan ZeichickMarilyn and Joel Zolondek

For informa on, please contact our Legacy TeamFrank Blake 602-505-9373 Barry Kipnis 847-736-5994 Sharon Lewis 602-386-6332 Carole Zeichick 650-888-6828

Joe Miller, Execu ve Director at 602-971-1234 or [email protected]

Board of Directors


2017-18 Annual Giving

Michael ChasinStephen and Barbara FinbergNeil and Peggy HillerJulie JohnsMichael and Arlene Lanes

Ron Paler and Michael LoyaRichard Peitzmeier and Lori NissonJon and Pam RuziRobert and Penny Sarver

Don and Esther Schon Robyn YoungScott and Andi Weiss

Rabbi’s Circle

Platinum Level

Francine ColesMona CrandellJohn and Diane EcksteinPaul and Flo Eckstein

Anita EisenhartMark and Diana FeldmanStephen HaasJerry and Helen Holden

Ruth KleinMerrill Stromer

Gold Level

Adam and Cindy Brooks Lee and Ellen Eisinberg Lanny and Marlene Lahr

Silver Level

Bronze Level

Anonymous (2) Frank and Diane Blake Gary and Debbie Blyn Tammy Caputi Greg and Andrea Cohen Beth CrandellDean and Janice Dinner Alan English and Beth Cohn Lori Fentem Burt Feuerstein and Janet Shalwitz Ron and Lory FischlerMarc and Bonnie Gottlieb Stephen and Marla Greenberg Louis and Kathy Hoffman Alan and Amy Isaacson Lenny Katzenstein Marty and Wendy Kaye Ginny Keller Marty Keller Barry and Randi Kipnis

Jeff and Cindy Kleiman Jeff and Sandy KravetzKen and Karen Kravitz Charlie and Kim Leight Jonathan and Laurie Leighton Howard and Lisa LuberEdward Marks David and Barbara Mayl David and Deborah Mendelson Adam and Lori MillerBarb NewmanJoel and Janet O’DeskyDan and Allison OseranSyd and Rhona OzerMichael and Melanie PalanceSue ProutyRichard Reinkall and Hope WeissSeymour and Sandy RifeElliot and Tammy RosenEsther Rosen

Alisa RosenbergEric RosenbergBruce Selin and Joanne SchlesingerMayor Shanken and Sharon LewisCraig and Hope ShermanMickey and Nona SiegelGary and Betsy SilberDavid SmigelJohn and Phyllis Smiley Jay Spiegel and Benee Hilton SpiegelMichael and Marilyn StarrettErrol and Beryl SweetBen and Bonnie VatzPaul and Cindy Weiser Gary Weiss and Debbie BerkowitzStephen and Jeanne WinogradAlan and Carole Zeichick

Watch the List Grow! Join the List! Please be a part of this important effort!

Chai Giving and our Rabbi's Circle are a critical part of funding the synagogue's annual budgetedoperations. We ask for the participation of the entire community - each to the best of their ability.

For those who have already given...

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!


2017-18 Annual Giving, Cont’d

Chai Giving

We have attempted to include everyone who has generously donated and we apologize in advance if we have missed anyone. If we have missed you, please let us know so that your name will appear on this list next month.

As of 12/19/17

Thank You! Thank You!We would like to extend our deepest thanks to the members of our Temple Chai community for

their generous contributions to Temple Chai’s 2017-18 Annual Giving

Anonymous (4) Bernice Antonos Charlotte BernsteinBorenstein/Tucker FamilyBennett and Michell BrownLori BruggemanDan and Hillary Burns Rabbi Mari Chernow and Kara Thieleman Dan and Teri CohenDenise Coyle Beth CrandellMarilyn Crantz Meyer and Cindy Dembowski Joel and Ashley Dembowski Nina Dimitrova Louis and Hope Dolcetti Michael and Marcy DulbergLarry and Sherri Ettkin Evelyn Feibusch Sherle Flaggman Davvid Flax and Sandra Kane Dan and Sandy FlaytonRoss Foner Michael and Iris Fox Judi Glass Shirley Glickman Nathan and Susan Goldberg Judi GoldfaderPaul and Sandi Goldstein Maurice and Wendy Gralnek Ben and Selma Gutkin

Jerome and Anita Gutkin Steve Haas Charles and Hedda HirschJulie Horewitch Debbie Jacobs Norm and Carol Janoff Warren and Myra JuddDale KalikaRichard and Franne Kaplan David and Beth KatzEd and Joyce KatzMaury and Julie Kessler Shirley Kingsbaker Barry and Randi KipnisJeff and Wendy Klein David and Laurie KlineRob and Diana Kogan Rabbi Bonnie Koppell and Ron Kushner Bill and Alice KraussJeff and Lenore KulliverEllen LaBelleDavid Lanes and Jamie Mishel Betsy LeonardKen and Jill Leshin Joseph and Sarah Levine Mary Levine Gerald and Sandra Levy Harry and Barbara Lewis Scott and Audrey LewisAbe Lijek and Ilene SingerAlan and Judi Max

Jetta Melnick Joe Miller and Martha KimesBarbara NewmanJoe and Carol Newman Matthew Newman and Kay Sloves Joyce Opria Sue Prouty John and Jennifer Rawicz Essie Rogoff Vic and Cori Rosen Chet and Paula Ross Irwin and Linda Sandler Jay and Adi Schaeffer Clifford and Nancy SherrArthur and Eileen Shiff Cecile Shtabsky Arnie and Laural SigelBarrett and Barbara Silver Rowena SimbergEric and Hope SlepianPaul and Pauline Staman Laurie SteenLeonard and Marjorie Sussman Sergio and Joanne Szpaizman Mark and Stephanie ToughillArnie and Merle Weiner Bernard and Libby Weiner Cantor Ross and Malka Wolman Josh and Jessica Yamow Terry and Madelon Yarows Robyn YoungRobin Zudekoff


Has your Child Turned 11?It’s time to set a

Bar/Bat Mitzvah date!Contact Joan Neer at 602-971-1234 or

[email protected] for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah date.

Dec./Jan. B’nai Mitzvah

December 2Vayishlach10:30 am Naomi Markowitz, daughter of Seth Markowitz and Lori Kahn

January 6 Shemot10:30 amMarissa Hurd, daughter of Jus n Hurd and Beth Hurd

January 13 Vaera10:30 amBrianna Young, daughter of Robyn Young

Do You Need a Place to Celebrate Your Simcha?

We have beautiful ballrooms and a courtyard at Temple Chai that can accommodate up to 300

guests with or without a dance floor.

To reserve space for a Kiddush Brunch/Luncheon or Party,

contact Sheana Abrams at 602-971-1234 or [email protected]

Adult Community

Women’sProgramming

For more informa on about Bat Chai events, contact Joan Neer at [email protected]

Special Guest - Cantor Emerita Sharona Feller Thursday, January 18

12:00 pm - Lunch and Program

Save the Date!Thursday, February 18

Special Guest - Dan Kurek For more informa on about Dor L’Dor events, contact

Sheana Abrams at [email protected]

SeniorProgramming

Women of Temple Chai WOMEN’S RETREATJANUARY 19 -21

SPIRIT OF THE DESERT LUTHERAN RETREAT CENTER

SAVE THE DATE!BOOK REVIEW

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 67:00 PM, TEMPLE CHAI

Men’sProgramming

Men’s Ret eatFebr ar 2 - 4

Spirit in the Deser Lutheran Ret eat CenterSave the Date!

Sweathear ’s Br nchFeb. 11, 9:30 am - Temple chai

Contact Cantor Wolman for details at cantor [email protected]


Shalom Center ProgramsCaring for Our Loved Ones: A Jewish Support and Resource Group for Families and CaregiversMonday, Jan. 8 and 22 7:00 - 8:30 pm, HouseHealing HandiworkSunday, Jan. 141:00 - 4:00 pm, HouseContact: Nona at [email protected] Hope for TodayTuesday, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 303:30 - 4:30 pm, HouseSpiritual program of recovery for those who suff er from the debilita ng eff ects of chronic pain and chronic illness, based on the Twelve Steps of AA. Contact: [email protected]. JACS: Support Group for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and their Friends and FamilyWednesday, Jan. 3 and 177:30 pm, Ina Levine Jewish Community Center, 2nd fl oor Conference Room. Contact: [email protected] Kni ng with KavannahTuesday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2311:00 am, Small SanctuaryLiving Through LossMonday, Jan. 8 and 224:30 – 6:00 pm, Small SanctuaryPeople of the Book GroupThursday, Jan. 182:00 – 3:30 pm, HouseJoin us to discuss by .RSVP to the Shalom Center.

For informa on on any of the above programs, please contact Marci Beliak at 602-971-1234 or [email protected]

For more informa on about dates and registra on, contact Joan Neer at 602-971-1234, ext 291 or [email protected]

Torah StudySunday mornings

(when Religious School is in session)9:15 - 10:15 am

Adult B’nai MitzvahNever had a Bar/Bat Mitzvah at age 13? It’s never too late to explore the Shabbat morning service, meet new friends,

learn to read Hebrew and read from the Torah. This 18-month class will culminate with a joyous B’nai

Mitzvah celebration on March 23, 2019.

Wednesday Evenings - 6:30 - 8:15 pmbeginning January 17

Taught by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell and Temple Chai clergy

Intro to JudaismIntro to Judaism registration is now live at

www.reformjudaism.org/learning/intro-judaism/introduction-judaism-arizona

For the next series of classes, please contact the URJ

Introduction to MindfulnessIf you are wondering how “mindfulness” creates resilience and changes our relationship with stress and illness, this course is for you. The instructor, Genevieve Tregor, MS, has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 2008.

Register online - www.solutionmindfulness.com. This 6-week class will meet

Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pmbeginning on January 18

Adult Education

For more informa on about upcoming Valley Beit Midrash Classes/Events, visit their website at valleybeitmidrash.org

Todah Rabah

Temple Chai FundsGeneral FundIn Apprecia on ofDor L’Dor Mort and Nancy LippmanNatalie Levy Debbie and Gary BlynJoe Miller Jeanne and Stephen WinogradWise Aging Class Nathan and Ilene Friedland Stephen HaasIn Honor ofThe Marriage of Joyce and Ed Katz’s son Jeff rey Kavanah ChavurahThe Marriage of Lenny and Suzanne Katzenstein Kavanah Chavurah Randi and Barry KipnisRabbi Mari and Kara’s 2nd Parent Adop ons Jamie BalesWayne Peterson’s 70th Birthday Laurie and Dennis Checkoway Joyce and Ed Katz In Memory ofSeymour Cohen Ellen and Peter FradinHerman Greenbaum and Miriam Greenbaum Willa and Mar n LadermanMar n Kalus Eva and Alan CroppSue Kwasman Judy and Dr. Nathan Laufer Lisa and Howard Luber Danielle and Tal MassermanAda Levin Stephanie and Curt Casey Fotokim Jeff Eisner and Sco Gersh Doris Hecht Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Hendricks Renee Kreisworth Debbie Levy Susan Mango Pamela and Mark Mischel Norman and Eilene Raiden Dorothy B. Rose Rona and Bob Rosenthal Lois Tatelman Charlo e S. Yeh, M.D.Maurice Levy Ellen and Lee EisinbergAnne Lo man Robert ObersteinShel Pierson Ingrid and Art Cohen Becca and Barry HornsteinSue Rockoff Sharon Dunn

Beatrice Rothberg Cynthia and Meir DembowskiJay Rothenberg Wendy and Mar n KayeRabbi Chernow’s Discre onary In Apprecia on ofRabbi Chernow for Camp Newman Havdallah Lori and Allie BruggemanRabbi Chernow for Violet’s Baby Naming The EricksonsRabbi Chernow for offi cia ng at Ean and Erin’s Wedding Barbara and Bruce GoldbergRabbi Chernow for Leo’s Baby Naming Barbara and Bruce GoldbergRabbi Chernow for leading Kever Avot Mt. Sinai CemeteryRabbi Chernow for meaningful Yom Kippur Liz and Eran Vaisben Rabbi Chernow Len Tamsky and Barbara Honiberg Suzanne and Lenny Katzenstein Ellen LaBelleTemple Chai Gail and Ira Schneider In Honor ofThe Marriage of Suzanne and Lenny Katzenstein Helen and Richard Brandt Rose and Norman Levine Susan Miller Marilyn and Jerry Olgin Ellie and Bill Pendleton Arlen and Mort ScultRabbi Mari and Kara’s 2nd Parent Adop on Ron Paler and Michael LoyaRichard Reinkall’s Birthday Debbie and Jack WaitkusIn Memory ofFanny Borowitz Alan Molk and Laura BramnickFlorence Epstein and Dr. Herb Miller Susan MillerSue Kwasman Ross Foner and Lori Bruggeman Susan Miller Deborah and Barry WissAda Levin Myra Baum Debbie and Jack WaitkusElmer Marks Ed MarksLana Nassan Debbie and Jack WaitkusAlice Pergament Evelyn FeibuschShel Pierson Sue ProutyEdward Pikkel Renee and David WolfMarlene Wade and Joseph Finberg Barbara and Stephen FinbergSam Weiner, Gary Weiner, Faye Schlossberg and Marilyn Schlossberg Merle and Arnie Weiner & Sharon and Jason Fisher


Maurice Weinstein Shirley GlickmanRabbi Koppell’s Discre onaryIn Apprecia on ofRabbi Koppell Len Tamsky and Barb Honiberg Ron Paler and Michael LoyaIn Memory ofHarry Herlich Faye and Syd SandysWerner Krebs Stephanie Li man Judi and Alan MaxLana Nassan Myra BaumBelle Shulkin and Della Stearns Audrey ShulkinCantor Wolman’s Discre onaryIn Apprecia on ofCantor Wolman Lori and Allie Bruggeman Len Tamsky and Barb HonibergIn Memory ofLarry Bushkin Barbara and Harry LewisMaurice Levy Nona and Mickey SiegelCantor Emerita FellerIn Memory ofMax Friedenberg Marilyn CrantzMaurice Levy Teri BermanShel Pierson Thelma FellerAdult Educa onIn Apprecia on ofWise Aging Class Allen and Marci Bachrad Sharon DunnIn Memory ofLana Nassan Marlene and Joel Benjamin Laural and Arnie SigelShel Pierson Teri BermanCenter for Tzedakah and Social Jus ceIn Honor ofBre Katz’s Bar Mitzvah Hope and Eric SlepianIn Memory ofAnna Arnold Saraly Whitefi eldClare Dulberg Marcy and Michael DulbergPearl Gluck and Belle Staman Pauline and Paul StamanDaniel Slepian Hope and Eric SlepianDeutsch Family Shalom Center In Apprecoa on ofMarci Beliak Marsha and Mark Millikan Len Tamsky and Barbara HonibergMussar Class and the Conversa on Project Vicki A. Wallach


Todah Rabah, Cont’d

In Honor ofBill Coore’s induc on into the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame Natalie and Rick LevyRon Fischler’s 70th Birthday Nona and Mickey SiegelIn Memory ofIris Goldstein Sandy and Douglas JardineWarner Krebs Judi and Alan MaxSue Kwasman Sue ProutyLenny LaBelle Ellen LaBelleAda Levin Diane and Frank BlakeMyrna Levin Natalie and Rick LevyMaurice Levy Deborah and Barry WissIrving Lukoff Barbara and Stephen FinbergLillian Person Jill and Bruce GoldsteinShel Pierson Natalie and Rick LevyJoe Rothenberg Deborah and Barry WissElliot Schulman Barbara and David MaylLeon Snits Julie and Maury Kessler & FamilyDorothy and William Wiss Deborah and Barry WissWishing a Speedy Recovery of Joanne Schlesinger Diane and Frank BlakeEfrem Melnick Fund for Senior Educa onIn Memory ofAda Levin Barbara and Joseph Devlin Arlene and Irving Feldman

Sheila and Donald Goldstein Shari and Ken SteinShel Pierson Marci and Bob Beliak Diane and Frank Blake Joan and Michael Neer Nona and Mickey SiegelDavid Sigel Laural and Arnie SigelElisa Lanes Healing SeriesIn Honor ofDavid Lanes witnessing the Ketubah Signing Ben Kramer and Samantha VesekisIn Memory ofAda Levin Gary and Barbara Schenck & Deb and Steve NordbergFamily PromiseIn Apprecia on ofFamiy Promise Cindy and Marshall Clayton Denise Coyle Irwin and Linda Sandler Cindy and Paul WeiserReligious SchoolIn Appricia on ofRabbi Mari, Cantor Wolman and Bob Westle Kevin and Mindy Hollander & FamilyIn Memory ofWerner Krebs Diane and Frank BlakeSam and Esther Rosen Israel ScholarshipIn Honor ofThe Birth of Tmmy and Elliot Rosen’s granddaughter Natalie and Rick LevyIn Memory ofShel Pierson Cori and Vic Rosen Tammy and Elliot Rosen

Shuman Library In Memory ofVerna Gohr and Charles Janoff Carol and Norm Janoff Temple Chai Early Childhood CenterIn honor ofWayne Peterson’s Birthday Marlene and Joel BenjaminIn Memory ofJeff rey Brody Caryn and Bruce Frank & Family Amy Graham Lisa Kline Nona and Mickey Siegel Jill and Jeff rey SokolYouth ScholarshipIn Memory ofArthur Arnold Saraly Whitefi eld

Temple Chai Endowment Founda onLauren Kaye MemorialIn Honor ofThe Birth of our grandson, Nathan Laurance Ford Ruth and Brooks HilliardIn Memory ofArlene Bramnick Alan Molk and Laura BramnickShirley Kantor Hope and Louis Dolce Morton Kantor Hope and Louis Dolce Lauren Kaye and Edyth Kaye Wendy and Mar n KayeIlana M. Solomon Fund for Special Needs Children & Their FamiliesIn Memory ofMiles Stark Karen and Richard Stark

Temple ChaiShiva Minyan Support Group

When a family is in mourning, the presence of the community is a source of comfort and strength.

If you would be interested in joining this very important part of our community to provide support, or are in need of support for a Shiva Minyan, please contact:Natalie Levy at myna [email protected] or Alan Zeichick at [email protected] or Temple Chai Offi ce at 602-971-

1234We’ll help everyone feel comfortable par cipa ng in

this important mitzvah.

Ask me. I’ll tell you…By Sandy Rife, Mt. Sinai Cemetery

Why are flowers not used at Jewish funerals?

The Talmud tells us that in ancient days, flowers and spices were used at the funeral to offset the odor of the decaying body. Today this is no longer essential. Others have associated the perfume of flowers and spices with joy and gaiety, which is not appropriate

at a time of mourning. Flowers at funerals are considered a non-Jewish ritual and are strongly

discouraged. To honor the deceased, a charitable contribution to a synagogue, hospital or charity of

the family’s choice is a lasting and meaningful tribute.

For information, call Sandy at 480-363-3854


Chesed

Coming to the Temple for aclass or mee ng?

Consider bringing “Just 3 Things.”

Just 3 Things (J3T) provides food for youth transi oning out of the foster care system.

The J3T Food Pantry is a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, where youth are taught to become self-suffi cient by helping them obtain a GED, fi nd a job and locate an apartment.

A J3T bin is conveniently located by the doors of the Small Sanctuary at Temple Chai.

Please contact Holly Packer at [email protected] with any ques ons or for more informa on visit our website at www.jus hreethings.org.

The Tree of LifeTrees are important to our tradi on. Leaves for this tree may be purchased for $180 to honor a person or a family, to celebrate an anniversary, friendship, birth, wedding, a bar/bat mitzvah, or in memory of a loved one.

Memorial PlaquesA memorial plaque is a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loved one. The cost for a Memorial Plaque is $360 for Temple Chai members and $500 for non-members.

To purchase a Leaf or Memorial Plaque, contact Sheana Abrams at 602-971-1234 or [email protected].

Tzedakah BoxClothing, toiletries and household items are always appreciated by Interfaith Coopera ve Ministries (ICM). Collec on bin is in the temple offi ce. Thank you all for contribu ng via our Tzedakah Box. Dona ons are used to help congregants in need. Please consider adding to the Tzedakah Box.

Contact Donna Hodax at [email protected] if you have any ques ons or sugges ons for the donated funds.

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