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March 19 - April 1, 2016
East Valley congregation hosts April events
Traditional Passover dinner available at Chompie’s in April
Temple Havurat Emet, a small inclusive community dedicated to learning and prayer, will hold its next study session from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, in the Lecky Room of the Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. Rabbi Dr. Janet Madden will discuss “Jewish End of Life Practices” as she is a hospice rabbi-chaplain as well as a member of the Board of Rabbis’ Funeral Practices Committee. She has taught and presented on “Jewish End of Life Traditions” at synagogues and conferences. Feel free to bring a snack or sandwich
Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York Deli, celebrates Passover with a special dinein menu on April 22 and April 23. The dinner for $32.95 for adults and $14.95 for children includes soup, starter, a choice of traditional entrees, sides and dessert. Passover is the traditional eightday Jewish festival commemorating the emancipation of Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Passover starts at sundown on Friday, April 22, and ends at sunset on Saturday, April 30. Chompie’s Passover Dinner includes: • Choice of housemade chopped liver or gefilte fish with beet horseradish • Choice of chicken soup with matzo ball or sweet and sour cabbage • Entrée choice of: half-roasted chicken
and beverage to the study session. There will be a break afterward followed by a Shabbat service at 7:30 and then the Oneg. Our community Passover Seder will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23, in a private room at Chompie’s in Chandler. Cantor Dr. Nancy Cohen will conduct a fun seder with lots of singing, along with the feasting. Price is $32.95 plus tax for a fivecourse menu. For information, call Carol Sherter at (520) 423-9941. The public is welcome to attend the monthly services and events and experience a family, home-like setting.
Dust off your boots to help Temple Emanuel “Beer, Boots and Barbecue”—an evening of dinner, music and dancing— will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Temple Emanuel of Tempe. The event, which is open to the community, will feature an array of items for bid in a silent auction. “Beer, Boots and Barbecue” is the annual fundraiser for Temple Emanuel, the largest Jewish congregation in the Southeast Valley with 460 member families. Admission is $36 per person. Babysitting will be provided for a charge. For those interested in attending, visit
www.emanueloftempe.org or call (480) 838-1414 to purchase tickets and sign up in advance for babysitting. Temple Emanuel of Tempe is a vibrant Jewish community and Reform congregation that honors tradition since 1976. As the only Reform temple in the Southeast Valley, Temple Emanuel attracts members from all traditions who are looking for a welcoming and inclusive community in which to enhance their spiritual journey, raise a family, educate their children, and live a meaningful life as a Jew in Arizona.
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with savory Passover stuffing; braised brisket of beef with gravy; steelhead salmon filet; or roasted turkey breast with Passover stuffing gravy • Potato latke with applesauce or roasted potatoes • Glazed carrots or Old World Tzimmis • Assortment of holiday cakes Seating for Chompie’s Passover dinner is from 5 p.m. to close. Reservations are recommended. Chompie’s also offers a Passover to-go menu. Among its four locations is 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Call (480) 3983008 for more information. For menus, location and hours, visit www.chompies. com or on Facebook at facebook.com/ Chompiesdeli.
Easter cantata at First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes BY NORM NOBLE
The Sun Lakes Baptist Church Choir will present a musical that celebrates the most miraculous and life-changing event in history—the death and resurrection of our Savior during the 10 a.m. Sunday, March 20, service. “To the Risen King” is not just a musical presentation, but also a guide for the choir and congregation to worship the risen Lord. The songs were
carefully selected and arranged for active participation by all who gather— from corporate expressions of praise to reflective songs of testimony. Composers Dennis and Nan Allen have woven together well-known hymns and gospel songs with Scriptural-based narratives designed for worship leader, choir, and congregation. Contact the church office at (480) 8951088 for more details.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Chandler United Methodist Church
Celebrating more than 100 Years in Chandler. Making and Deploying Disciples Who Put God First, Since 1913.
SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children 8:40 a.m. & 10:10 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS 8:30 a.m. • Adult Study - Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. “Healing Where It Hurts” Coming in April: “The Power of Forgiveness.”
480-963-3360 www.chandlermethodist.org 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.