downloadable PDF - Jewish News of Greater Phoenix
downloadable PDF - Jewish News of Greater Phoenix
downloadable PDF - Jewish News of Greater Phoenix
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
ì Religious Life<br />
Har Zion Congregation<br />
6140 E. Thunderbird Road<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85254<br />
480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411<br />
harzion@harzion.org<br />
www.harzion.org<br />
Rabbi Judi Del Bourgo<br />
Rabbi Emeritus Mark J. Bisman<br />
Hazzan Bernard Savitz<br />
President: Judy Zola<br />
Welcoming, inclusive, egalitarian, full-service Conservative<br />
congregation with preschool, Hebrew<br />
school, adult education; sisterhood, Men’s Club, USY,<br />
Chavurot; twice-daily minyan; Friday evening and<br />
Saturday morning Shabbat services.<br />
■ See ad on page 17<br />
Or Adam Congregation for<br />
Humanistic Judaism<br />
Services & activities:<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong> Country Day School<br />
3901 E. Stanford Drive<br />
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253<br />
Mailing address:<br />
7904 E. Chaparral Road, Suites A110-278<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85250<br />
480-663-7788<br />
info@oradam.org<br />
www.oradam.org<br />
Services Leader: Jeffrey Schesnol<br />
President: Mark Tallan<br />
Administrator: Miki Safadi<br />
Non-traditional <strong>Jewish</strong> celebration <strong>of</strong> family, heritage<br />
and culture with an emphasis on finding strength<br />
and inspiration. Shabbat and holiday services, adult<br />
and youth education, family programs.<br />
Ruach Hamidbar-Spirit <strong>of</strong> the desert<br />
Meets monthly at the school next to the VOSJCC<br />
12753 N. Scottsdale Road<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85254<br />
602-420-1700<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice@ruach.org<br />
www.ruach.org<br />
Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein<br />
<strong>Jewish</strong> Renewal style; meditation, chanting,<br />
storytelling, drumming, farbrengens, Carlebach<br />
davvening, Rosh Chodesh celebrations, Chassidus<br />
and kabbalah classes. No background necessary.<br />
Welcoming everyone including Jews-by-choice,<br />
GLBTQ, differently-abled.<br />
Temple Beth Emeth <strong>of</strong> Scottsdale<br />
7330 E. Earll Drive, Suite L<br />
Mailing address: P.O. Box 2831<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85252<br />
480-941-4112<br />
www.templebethemethscottsdale.org<br />
Cantor Howard Tabaknek<br />
Conservative congregation founded 1983. Members<br />
are primarily adults without school-age children.<br />
Services: Saturdays all year. No building fund, no<br />
school fees, reasonable dues.<br />
18<br />
Temple Kol Ami<br />
15030 N. 64th St.<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85254<br />
480-951-9660, Fax: 480-951-5231<br />
membership@templekolami.org<br />
www.templekolami.org<br />
Rabbi Jeremy Schneider<br />
Rabbi Emeritus B. Charles Herring<br />
Cantorial Soloist: Raina Sinclair<br />
Administrator: Michael Rosenthal<br />
President: Michael Blaire<br />
A welcoming Reform congregation where<br />
innovation meets tradition. Services and classes<br />
are warm and engaging. K-8 religious school, Early<br />
Childhood Center and adult/youth programs.<br />
Temple Solel<br />
6805 E. McDonald Drive<br />
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253<br />
480-991-7414, Fax: 480-951-0829<br />
dlamden@templesolel.org<br />
www.templesolel.org<br />
Rabbi John Linder<br />
Rabbi Ilana Mills<br />
Rabbi Emeritus Maynard W. Bell<br />
Cantorial Soloist: Todd Herzog<br />
Executive Director: David Lamden<br />
President: Robert Dan<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Reform congregation founded in 1966. Adult b’nai<br />
mitzvah, adult education, men’s and women’s groups,<br />
choir, outreach, social action, Pathways adult group,<br />
family education, religious school and preschool.<br />
The New Shul<br />
7825 E. Paradise Lane<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85260<br />
480-515-2272<br />
info@thenewshul.org<br />
www.thenewshul.org<br />
Rabbi Michael Wasserman<br />
Rabbi Elana Kanter<br />
An independent synagogue with a deep sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> community and a commitment to traditionalegalitarian<br />
worship, <strong>Jewish</strong> learning and community<br />
service.<br />
West Valley<br />
Beth Emeth Congregation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the West Valley<br />
13702 W. Meeker Blvd.<br />
Sun City West, AZ 85375<br />
623-584-7210, Fax: 623-975-2976<br />
bethemethaz@gmail.com<br />
www.bethemethaz.org<br />
Rabbi David Rosenberg<br />
President: Paula S. Forster<br />
A Conservative egalitarian multi-generational<br />
congregation affiliated with United Synagogue<br />
<strong>of</strong> Conservative Judaism. Founded in 1964. Adult<br />
education, Sisterhood, Men’s Club.<br />
Chabad <strong>of</strong> the Northwest Valley<br />
7942 W. Bell Road, C5 #101<br />
Glendale, AZ 85308<br />
602-375-2422<br />
rabbi@ichabad.org<br />
www.ichabad.org<br />
Rabbi Sholom Lew<br />
<strong>Jewish</strong> community center for the West Valley.<br />
Open to the community regardless <strong>of</strong> background,<br />
commitment or affiliation. No membership required.<br />
Chabad <strong>of</strong> the Southwest Valley<br />
2508 N. 134th Ave.<br />
Goodyear, AZ 85395<br />
623-466-6110<br />
jewishgoodyear@gmail.com<br />
www.jewishgoodyear.com<br />
Rabbi Berel Zaklik<strong>of</strong>sky<br />
Southwest Valley <strong>Jewish</strong> community center serving<br />
the West Valley communities <strong>of</strong> Avondale, Buckeye<br />
and Litchfield Park. Open to every Jew regardless <strong>of</strong><br />
background or affiliation.<br />
Congregation Beth Chaverim<br />
Services held at: SCW Foundation<br />
4465 R.H. Johnson Blvd.<br />
P.O. Box 5202<br />
Sun City West, AZ 85376<br />
623-556-8487<br />
gershaw@cox.net<br />
Rabbi Irwin Weiner, D.D.<br />
President: Marlene Gershaw<br />
A welcoming Reform congregation dedicated to<br />
preserving <strong>Jewish</strong> heritage. Services: Sept.-May, first<br />
and third Fridays, and holidays.<br />
Temple Beth Shalom<br />
and <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Center<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Northwest Valley<br />
12202 N. 101st Ave.<br />
Sun City, AZ 85351<br />
623-977-3240, Fax: 623-977-3214<br />
info@templebethshalomaz.org<br />
www.templebethshalomaz.org<br />
Rabbi Shelly W. Moss D.D., Ph.D.<br />
Rabbi Emeritus Arthur J. Abrams L.D., D.D.<br />
Cantorial Soloist: Baruch Koritan<br />
President: Janice Sodos, Ph.D.<br />
Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. Services<br />
7 p.m. Sisterhood, brotherhood, social, cultural and<br />
educational events. Torah study, “C<strong>of</strong>fee and Me”<br />
with rabbi. Religious and Hebrew school, Training<br />
Wheels, gift shop.<br />
Temple Gan Elohim<br />
Services and activities: Shadow Rock UCC<br />
12861 N. Eighth Ave.<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85029<br />
Mailing address: P.O. Box 12097<br />
Glendale, AZ 85318-2097<br />
623-210-7435<br />
www.templeganelohim.org<br />
Rabbi Tracee Rosen<br />
President: Ron Yablon<br />
Not an ordinary temple. A welcoming, progressive<br />
<strong>Jewish</strong> <strong>News</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Phoenix</strong>
Change language