5777program guide

chabad

ORO VALLEY jewish center of northwest tucson

PROGRAM GUIDE 5777/2016-2017

SHALOM! This year marks our 5th year in which Chabad is bringing Jewish programs and events to the Northwest Jewish Community. We promise experiences rich in Jewish culture and heritage, and we are confident you will meet new friends and learn something inspiring at every event!

We are pleased to present to you our Program Guide for 2016-2017.

As you browse through this booklet, you will find a couple of events or classes which will personally suit you. Be it our signature JLI adult education courses, or our grand Chanukah celebration at the library.

Mark your calendar now for the exciting year ahead, a warm and inviting community is waiting to welcome you.

Let's remember, Moshiach is ready to come now! It's up to us to do something additional in the realm of goodness and kindness!

Rabbi Ephraim and Mushkie Zimmerman, Directors

ABOUT US Chabad of Oro Valley’s goal is to strengthen the Jewish community in Northwest Tucson by promoting Jewish pride, study and celebration.

We aim to provide for the spiritual needs of all Jews in the community - regardless of their background or affiliation. We aspire to establish a warm and traditional community center where everyone is made to feel welcome and comfortable.

Chabad of Oro Valley is a division of Chabad of Tucson and is independently funded. Our vital work of ensuring a Jewish future in Northwest Tucson relies on support from individuals in the community.

www.JewishOroValley.com • 520- 477-TORA (8672) office@jewishorovalley.com

HIGH HOLIDAYS ROSH HASHANAH

MONDAY & TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 & 4: Morning Services ....................... 9:00 AM Shofar blowing ......................... 11:15 AM Services followed by a light Kiddush

YOM KIPPUR

TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11: Kol Nidrei ..................................... 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12: Morning Service ......................... 9:30 AM Yizkor ......................................... 12:30 PM Mincha and Neilah...................... 4:30 PM Followed by a break-fast at 6:45 PM Services will be held at:

EL CONQUISTADOR COUNTRY CLUB

10555 North La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85737 Easy to follow and inspirational services

All services are FREE of charge, no tickets required RSVP to

office@jewishorovalley.com or 477-8672

ADULT EDUCATION

‫ב"ה‬

ָ‫ָׁשנ‬ ‫טֹוב‬ ָ

Join together with fellow Jewish women for inspiring Torah discussions, warm camaraderie, hot tea, and delicious refreshments. Classes led by Mushkie Zimmerman.

 Weekly on Mondays November- February  11:00 AM  Chabad of Oro Valley

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A PROGRAM OF THE ROHR JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE

TORAH&TEA

Free of charge, donations appreciated

RIIH READ IT IN HEBREW

HEBREW READING COURSE

New, cutting-edge Hebrew reading crash course promises to have you reading Hebrew in only 5 weeks!

A NEW 5-SESSION CRASH COURSE WHEN: WEDNESDAYS 7:00-8:30 PM BEGINNING 8 AUGUST, 2015 LOCATION: CHABAD OF YOURTOWN 123 MAIN STREET, YOURTOWN FEE: $100 REGISTER: 123.456.7890 RABBI@YOURCHABAD.ORG

 5 Thursdays, beginning March 9  10:30AM Q $49 (includes reading flash cards) Visit www.jewishorovalley.com/hebrew to register or for more information.

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Jewish Secrets for Leading a Productive Life

NOVEMBER 2016

TORAH&TEA TALMUD INTERACTIVE

SURVIVAL OF A NATION

Ethical Conundrums.

Ancient Debates.

Your Solutions.

Exploring Israel through the Lens of the Six-Day War

JANUARY 2017

JLI

MAY 2017

The essentials of Jewish literacy come to life in a series of thoughtfully designed six-week courses. Every course is accompanied by a student textbook and enhanced by engaging audio-visual presentations.

Fall course: HOW SUCCESS THINKS  Six Tuesdays, beginning November 15 Winter course: TALMUD INTERACTIVE  Six Tuesdays, beginning January 31 Spring Course: SURVIVAL OF A NATION,  Six Tuesdays, beginning May 9  10:00 AM  Golder Ranch Fire Dept 355 East Linda Vista Blvd, 85704 Q$99 per course, includes a textbook Visit www.Jewishorovalley.com/JLI to register or for more information.

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ADULT EDUCATION

HOW SUCCESS THINKS

HEORLVI D S I CAEYSS

SHABBOS STUDY & DAVENING Weekly study session followed by a vibrant and meaningful service.

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Weekly, Saturday mornings  10:00 AM  Chabad of Oro Valley

F R I DAY N I G H T SERVICES

End your week on a high note! Join us as we celebrate Shabbos with traditional prayers and a warm and friendly community dinner.

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3rd Friday of the month 6:00PM Chabad of Oro Valley

To sponsor the Kiddush in honor of a loved one, or for a special occasion, contact rabbi@jewishorovalley.com

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Meaningful and comprehensive Shabbos Davening with soulful prayer and spirited songs, followed by a Kiddush.  1st Saturday of the month  10:00AM  Chabad of Oro Valley

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H S EORL VI D I CAEY SS

MONTHLY SHABBOS M I N YA N

H VOELN E ID TS AY S

 Wed, January 18  12:00PM  Chabad of Oro Valley Q $10.00 IS JUDAISM EVERYTHING OR NOTHING? Join us for an insightful talk given by guest lecturer Rabbi Yossi Friedman exploring the profound power of the singular Mitzvah.

MUSICAL MUSINGS Music holds within it a powerful tool into our hearts.

Join us on a journey listening to select beautiful musical pieces, from Shtetl melodies to Jewish contemporary artists and Chassidic Niggunim.  Wednesday, February 1  6:30PM  Location upon reservation * Reserve to office@jewishorovalley.com 8

MA RTHE CO HN Chabad of Oro Valley and The Jewish Federation NW present:

BEHIND ENEMY LINES

The True Story of a Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany

Please join us as we meet a most remarkable hero of our time and hear her courageous story of faith and espionage.

Marthe’s book- Behind Enemy Lines, will be available for purchase, and Marthe will be signing books following her presentation.

 Wednesday, December 7  4:00PM  La Cholla Country Club 8700 N La Cholla Blvd, 85742 Q $10 suggested donation Reserve to office@jewishorovalley.com or 477-8672 9

H EV OEL N I DT A SYS

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NEW!

C H LID DDR RAE EYN NS C HH OIILL

hebrew school Imagine a Hebrew School where kids don't want to miss a day. At Chabad Hebrew School, we hope to engage your child's sense of identity by capturing his/her imagination and attention.

HEBREW READING • JEWISH HISTORY • PRAYERS SKILLS • JEWISH HOLIDAYS • JEWISH VALUES *Email mushkie@jewishorovalley.com for more information FO R A H E BRE W SCHOOL EXPERIENCE THAT 'S OUT OF T HE BOX.

CAMP GAN ISRAEL Back for another amazing summer!

Crafts, sports, games, music, activities, trips. Camp Gan Israel provides a warm and caring camp environment for your child with experienced and loving counselors. *Email Mushkie@jewishorovalley.com for more information 10

H O L I DAY S

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL Get into the Chanukah spirit at our 5th annual Northwest Tucson Chanukah celebration! Giant 9 ft Menorah, music, hot latkes, fresh donuts, raffles and fun for the whole family! You won't want to miss this party!  Tuesday, December 27  5:00PM  Oro Valley Public Library Q Open to all, free admission

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H O L I DAY S

with Chabad

Sun Mar 12th

Join us for a spirited Purim Celebration, with Megillah reading, entertainment, music, and Hamantashen.

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H O L I DAY S Join us for a warm and interactive Seder with delicious, traditional food and inspiring insights into the Hagaddah. î€

Monday evening, April 10 13

HHOOLLI IDDAAYYSS

L AG B'OMER BBQ A fun and relaxed BBQ for families with children of all ages. 

Sunday, May 14

SHAVUOT You are invited to join us for the reading of the Ten Commandments and a scrumptious dairy spread. 

Wednesday, May 31

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Feb 4: Monthly Shabbos Minyan Feb 6: Torah & Tea Jeb 7: JLI Feb 11: Shabbos Study & Davening Feb 12: Hebrew School Feb 14: JLI Feb 17: Friday Night Services Feb 18: Shabbos Study & Davening Feb 21: JLI Feb 25: Shabbos Study & Davening Feb 26: Hebrew School Feb 28: JLI MARCH Mar 4: Monthly Shabbos Minyan Mar 5: Hebrew School Mar 7: JLI Mar 9: Hebrew Reading Course Mar 11: Shabbos Study & Davening Mar 12: Purim Celebration Mar 16: Hebrew Reading Course Mar 17: Friday Nights Services Mar 18: Shabbos Study & Davening Mar 19: Hebrew School Mar 23: Hebrew Reading Course Mar 25: Shabbos Study & Davening Mar 30: Hebrew Reading Course APRIL Apr 1: Monthly Shabbos Minyan Apr 2: Hebrew School Apr 6: Hebrew Reading Course Apr 8: Shabbos Study & Davening Apr 10: Passover Seder Apr 15: Shabbos Study & Davening Apr 21: Friday Night Services Apr 23: Hebrew School Apr 29: Shabbos Study & Davening MAY May 6: Monthly Shabbos Minyan May 7: Hebrew School May 9: JLI May 13: Shabbos Study & Davening May 14: Lag B’omer Family BBQ May 16: JLI May 19: Friday Night Services May 20: Shabbos Study & Davening May 23: JLI May 27: Shabbos Study & Davening May 30: JLI May 31: Shavuos Services JUNE Jun 3: Monthly Shabbos Minyan Jun 6: JLI Jun 10: Shabbos Study & Davening Jun 13: JLI

Jun 16: Friday Night Services Jun 17: Shabbos Study & Davening Jun 24: Shabbos Study & Davening

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H CO A LL EI D NADYASR O F E V E N T S

OCTOBER Oct 1: Monthly Shabbos Minyan Oct 3: Rosh Hashana Oct 4: Rosh Hashana Oct 8: Shabbos Study & Davening Oct 9: Hebrew School Oct 11: Yom Kippur Eve Oct 12: Yom Kippur Oct 29: Shabbos Study & Davening NOVEMBER Nov 5: Monthly Shabbos Minyan Nov 6: Hebrew School Nov 7: Torah & Tea Nov 12: Shabbos Study & Davening Nov 14: Torah & Tea Nov 15: JLI Nov 18: Friday Night Services Nov 19: Shabbos Study & Davening Nov 20: Hebrew School Nov 21: Torah & Tea Nov 22: JLI Nov 28: Torah & Tea Nov 29: JLI DECEMBER Dec. 3: Monthly Shabbos Minyan Dec. 4: Hebrew School Dec. 5: Torah & Tea Dec. 6: JLI Dec. 7: An Evening with Marthe Cohn Dec. 10: Shabbos Study & Davening Dec. 12: Torah & Tea Dec. 13: JLI Dec. 16: Friday Night Services Dec. 17: Shabbos Study & Davening Dec. 18: Hebrew School Dec. 19: Torah & Tea Dec. 20: JLI Dec. 24: Shabbos Study & Davening Dec. 26: Torah & Tea Dec. 27: Community Chanukah Party Dec. 31: Shabbos Study & Davening JANUARY Jan 1: Hebrew School Jan 2: Torah & Tea Jan 7: Monthly Shabbos Minyan Jan 9: Torah & Tea Jan 14: Shabbos Study & Davening Jan 15: Hebrew School Jan 18: Lunch & Learn Jan 20: Friday Night Services Jan 21: Shabbos Study & Davening Jan 23: Torah & Tea Jan 28: Shabbos Study & Davening Jan 29: Hebrew School Jan 30: Torah & Tea Jan 31: JLI FEBRUARY Feb 1: Musical Musings

"​ Being a member for 5 years, I've enjoyed the affiliation​with the congregation, and especially the rabbi!​" ​ ​Larry Zeger

"Thank you for bringing Yid​d​ishkeit to the Northwest... your spirituality enriches our soul.​" ​ ​Sandi Bolze

"We feel like we are "at home" and finally found a place for ourselves in the Jewish community!"​ ​ Janet Arffa Merkos Chabad Lubavitch, Inc. CHABAD OF ORO VALLEY 1217 W Faldo Drive Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Non profit Org, US Postage Paid Tucson, AZ, Permit No. 2225