Thursday, 21 Kislev 5779 / November 29, 2018
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Temple Life and Upcoming Events
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Watch Friday Night Shabbat Services Live!
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here
at 6:15pm to join us!
This week's parsha:
Vayeishev
Next week's parsha:
Mikeitz
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Register Today for an UNBELIEVABLE
Afternoon of Learning & Community
Saturday December 8, 2018 from 1-4PM
Temple Solel, Paradise Valley, AZ
Open to learners and leaders (and future leaders) of all ages
Including Teens from NFTY-SW
Never been to a URJ Biennial? Here’s a taste in our own backyard.
Keynote
Partnering With The Next Generation:
A Conversation with Rabbi Jonah Pesner and Lila Greene
Senior Vice President & Director, RAC and President, NFTY
Breakout Sessions
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The 4 Best Principles of Congregational Governance
Amy Asin, Vice President, Strengthening Congregations
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The UNITY Journey: An Open Conversation about Coming Out as an LGBTQ
Ashton Skinner, Transgender and Millenial Outreach Coordinator, ONE Community
April Baskin, Vice President Audacious Hospitality
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Who Moved My Melody: Marketing Ourselves Through Our Ever-Changing Worship
Cantor Rosalie Boxt, Director of Worship
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Start Spreading the News: Congregational Communications in a Social Media Age
Mark Pelavin, Chief Program Officer
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Strengthening Your Congregation and Pursuing Justice
Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Senior Vice President & Director of the Religious Action Center
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Philanthropy and Sacred Communities
Riva Silverman, VP, Philanthropy
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It is with great excitement that we announce that Mary Ann Bloom will transition from our wonderful interim director to our official Director of Early Childhood Education at Temple Solel. In her interim role, we've had incredible feedback and we've heard so many positives from parents and staff. We've seen Mary Ann Bloom excitedly bring in and support new programming, with feedback from staff and the Solel Education Committee, such as Monday Havdalah, aftercare scheduling, and a soon to be announced preschool alumni gathering. Additionally, her collaboration with temple staff, parents, and teachers has been incredibly supportive—not only for our preschool students but for Temple Solel as a whole.
Mary Ann has a degree in education, a minor in accounting, an AZ teaching certification, and has been part of education at Solel since 1991. She was a teacher at Solel and Pardes, including teaching 2 year olds, and teaching specials such as Hebrew, Body Fun, and Computers. In 2005, she became the Assistant Director at The Solel Preschool. In addition to her education and leadership experience, Mary Ann is personally connected to Solel. Her eldest son started the preschool with two other boys in 1986, and she has been part of the Solel family since, with her two other sons also graduating from The Solel Preschool. She truly loves the preschool and Solel.
Lauren Brown, Bettina Chow, and Peter Pishko
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Join Temple Solel Social Action
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On Wednesday, December 19, Temple Solel will be hosting a holiday party for JFCS. The party is specifically for foster kids and we are asking for donations of desserts to be dropped off that day before 5:00 pm as well as cash contributions to the Social Action Fund at Temple Solel to help offset the cost of preparing the dinner. There are also volunteer opportunities to help serve food and pack up the leftovers for the kids to take home at the end of the night. The kids prefer anything “chocolate.” We expect to have around 150 foster children attending this well-received event. We thank you in advance for your continued love and support for these children.
Phyl Bolno
Event Chair
Rae Rader
Social Action Chair
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Click
here for more information on Hanukkah!
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Uri Feinberg Scholar-in-Residence
December 7–9, 2018
Friday, December 7 at 6:15pm Erev Shabbat Services
Saturday, December 8 at 9:00am Torah Study & Bagel Nosh
Sunday, December 9 at 9:00am Raker Religious School
We are delighted to bring Uri Feinberg to Temple Solel as this year’s Scholar-in-Residence. Uri is a tour guide in Israel, where he has lived for most of his life. Since serving as a paratrooper in the IDF, Uri has served his country and the Jewish people as a master, Jewish educator. Uri works to strengthen Jewish identity, create relationships with the State of Israel, and encourage Jewish communities in North America to ask questions. Along with his wife, Meryl, and their three daughters, Uri is an active member of Kehillat YOZMA, the Reform community of Modi’in. Temple Solel’s last trip to Israel (December 2017) was blessed to have Uri as our guide, through ARZA World/Daat Tours. Saying Uri is the best is not hyperbole. Come experience Uri yourself! RSVP to office@templesolel.org or 480.991.7414 for Torah Study & Bagel Nosh.
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Security at Solel
We appreciate all of the suggestions we have received from our community. Our security will be enhanced because of your insight, expertise, and cooperation. We want to be sure to gather all of your ideas thoroughly and systematically with our Security Committee. We ask that you submit all of your ideas and comments to
security@templesolel.org
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The doors on the west side of our building (nearest the parking lot) are now equipped with alarms and they are emergency exits only as recommended by our security consultants and security committee. Thank you for your patience as we improve the safety and
security of our community.
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The Political Time In Which We Live
Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 10:30am
Mark Stern, Associate Emeritus Professor, ASU
Men of Solel
is pleased to host Mark Stern, who will speak about the political time in which we live. His presentation will invite questions from the audience.This provocative and interesting program is open the entire community and all are welcome to attend. RSVP to Temple Solel by emailing
office@templesolel.org
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December Dilemma Panel Discussion, December 2, 10:00am
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December is a month of many festive and personal celebrations. Please join other Solel families as we discuss and share ideas during the
December Dilemma Panel Discussion, December 2, 10:00am
in the Closet Room. The panel will speak about how to make Hanukkah and Christmas a time that works for everyone in the family. There is no right answer for everyone, however there are many ways to include the whole family so that the Holidays become days of joy.
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Spin a Little Love
Please take a dreidel from the menorah in the lobby and help make the holidays a little happier for someone this season. The red and green dreidels are for our military family. They are also for a large family sent to us by Jewish Family & Children’s Services. Blue and white dreidels are for Temple Solel families who need some help. Please bring back all items to the Temple Solel office by Sunday, December 9, 2018. Questions? Contact Linda Ribnik, 480.399.4129 or ribnik@icloud.com.
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Temple Solel!
Sundays,
Decembe
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2nd and 9th at Raker Religious School and December 3rd-7th at The Solel Preschool.
All proceeds will be used for preschool playground improvements, so be sure to stop by and shop for some great Holiday gifts that benefit our community! There will be books for readers from preschool to 8th grade.
We need volunteers to sell books and help with kids activities during the fair. If you would like to sign up to volunteer at the book fair please contact Jessica Brodie at
preschoolparents@templesolel.org
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A Flag is Born
Cast members and production team please help recruit the following:
Production team-Stage Manager, Tech help (lights, sound, set)
Cast needed-Someone, any age from mid-teens up to senior citizens, either gender, with a strong speaking voice, to read the stage directions
• The Young One-preferably under 30, m or f
• David the King-m or f portraying m
• Second English Statesperson-m or f
• Any age/either gender- Soldiers, Yiddish Speakers, Shadowy figures, Singers, Dancers, etc.
Contact:
Patricia "Patsy" Gould Parker
pats4949@hotmail.com
Landline 602.368.5938
Cell/text 480.938.5392
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Israel@70
Join Rabbi Linder and Rabbi Langowitz in this special seven-course series as we learn about Israel’s triumphs and challenges through the lens of Hebrew and Israeli literature. Each of the seven classes will cover one decade of Israel’s seventy years. With photos, primary source material, and literature collected by master educator Dr. Rachel Korazim, it will feel like we’re journeying through Israel’s growth as a culture and a society from right here in Paradise Valley! RSVP to office@templesolel.org.
Taught by Rabbi John Linder and Rabbi Emily Langowitz
7:00-8:30pm - Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4
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Join Temple Solel at
Jewish Heritage Night with the Phoenix Suns
Tuesday, December 4, 7:00pm
Talking Stick Resort Arena (Doors open at 5:30pm)
Special ticket pricing for Solel Members with the link below:
(
deadline extended 11/29)
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TEMPLE SOLEL DISCOUNT NIGHT
State Farm Stadium
Special Discounted Tickets Starting at $45/Seat
We have partnered with the Arizona Cardinals Group Sales Team to offer Temple Solel discounted tickets to a home game this season. Please visit
Arizona Cardinals
to purchase your tickets today. Please note, tickets are placed by best available on a first come—first serve basis. If you’d like to sit with a group, make sure to buy tickets on the same order form. Game is subject to sell out at any time. Complimentary parking will be provided with the tickets.
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Saving Amy
We are a spirit-led community that empowers the marginalized transitioning out of the homeless shelter by transforming lives through spiritual mentoring, teaching life skills, educational advancement, and financial stability through employment. Visit
www.savingamy.org
for info.
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Kol HaKavod to our member Kit Cassak on her photo
exhibition.
Please contact Marcia Nix at 602.274.8992 to make an appointment to view and purchase photographs. Pictures will remain on display until the show closes at the end of January. A portion of the sale funds art projects at the Church. If you would like Kit to visit with you for background on the photos, that can be arranged through Marcia Nix as well. A reception will be held at
The Church of the Beatitudes
on December 9, 2018 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. All are welcome. The church
is located at 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, 85021.
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