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Through Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley's donation portal, you can make a donation in honor of a Yahrzeit, an anniversary, birthday or another special occasion. Your support is greatly appreciated. Donations A donation to Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley is a wonderful way to celebrate a special event; to honor the life of a loved one; or simply to express appreciation for the benefits Temple Beth Shalom brings to your life. Temple Beth Shalom is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and donations are 100% deductible. How to Donate Pay by check Donations can be made by mailing a check to Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351. Pay online You can make donations to Temple Beth Shalom online by using the Temple's Zeffy account and fill out the online form . You can use your credit card or make a direct debit (ACH) from a bank account. The Temple receives 100% of the Zeffy donation transactions. Zeffy is free to nonprofit groups, thanks to voluntary donations. When you fill out a Zeffy form, you’ll see a suggested voluntary donation amount to Zeffy for the convenience of making donations online. You can change the amount by choosing "other" then type in an amount, including $0 if you'd rather not make a voluntary contribution. View this how-to video to learn more . Thank you for your support of Temple Beth Shalom.

Become a Member Fill Out TBS New Member Application We invite EVERYONE – Individuals, couples, and families – to be a part of our congregation. At Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, we celebrate Shabbat together, study Torah together, volunteer for social action projects together, and connect to Israel through food, wine, and folklore. We are a Reform Jewish congregation serving the entire West Valley, all the Sun Cities, and Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Surprise and Tolleson, Tonopah, Waddell and Youngtown. Whether you are single or partnered, were born Jewish, are a Jew-by-Choice, in an interfaith family or are thinking about or interested in Judaism … there is a place for you to join our temple family. Worship with our rabbi and our cantor as we celebrate Shabbat with inspiring Friday night services at 7 p.m. Following services, we flock to the social hall for an Oneg. Join us for our monthly Saturday morning informal Shabbat with guitar service and a potluck brunch in a member’s home. With great joy we celebrate the holidays of the Jewish calendar from Sukkot to Chanukah and Purim to Passover. Come and visit … and stay! We’d love to hear from you! There’s a place here that only you can fill. Join Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and Temple volunteers for the weekly Torah Study on Zoom. Contact the Temple office at 623.977.3240 for more information. Watch videos of F riday Evening Shabbat s ervices on Temple Beth Shalom's YouTube channel .

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley offers something for everyone, including the weekly study of Torah with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, a four-week class on Kabbalah, or an interfaith study open to Jewish and non-Jewish members of the West Valley, or a Scholar-in-residence speaker on the Holocaust. God, Spirituality & Prayer Past President Fay Henning-Bryant will lead a three-week course, “ God, Spirituality and Prayers: What is All This About Anyway,” in January at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley. In this three-week course, participants will explore these topics — God, spirituality and prayer — that evoke a wide range of opinions and emotions among many people of all ages in recent years. It is our hope that there will be some answers for everyone. People of all religious beliefs are invited to join us for this course. Today, large numbers of Jews, Catholics and Protestants avoid speaking about God altogether. God has no relevance for many. Others wonder about God but really don’t know what they think about the role of God in their lives. Others now search for something more meaningful — often spirituality, Spirituality can be found in many places and there is no end to the number of self-help books available to help the explorer. Lastly, are those who are looking for a meaningful way to engage in God through prayer but find it difficult to pray for various reasons. They are seeking ways to make prayer meaningful in their lives. Fay is the chairperson of the Adult Education Committee at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley. She brings many years of lay leadership experience through the Union of Reform Judaism combined with an extensive background in human resource development. She has a Master of Arts degree in counseling and psychology from the University of Iowa. This course will meet on three Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 5, 12 and 19. Deadline for registration and payment is noon Monday, Dec. 29. Contact the Temple office at 623-977-3240 or email templebethshalomaz@gmail.com . Cost is $20 for members; $35 for non-members. Coupon books are available through the Temple office. For more information, go to tbsaz.org.

Contact Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley's synagogue administrator Helene Fox at 623.977.3240 or tbsazfinances@gmail.com. Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City, AZ. 85351 Welcome to Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley Contact Us Please feel free to call our synagogue administrator Patti Weiner at 623.977.3240 or templebethshalomaz@gmail.com Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley 12202 N. 101st Ave. Sun City, AZ. 85351 Shabbat Services Congregants set aside sacred time for engaging with God through prayer and reflection – spoken and sung – and the reading of the Torah. Every Friday: 7 p.m. Once a Month, October-May on Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley offers something for everyone, including the weekly study of Torah with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, a four-week class on Kabbalah, or an interfaith study open to Jewish and non-Jewish members of the West Valley, or a Scholar-in-residence speaker on the Holocaust. Temple Beth Shalom hosts “Kindness, Courage and Joy” course in October A three-part course led by Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan will focus on kindness, courage and joy. The course will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 9, 16 and 23 at the Temple, 12202 N. 101st Ave. in Sun City. Over the past two years, Rabbi Kaplan has discussed the topic of character development and the role that it plays in spirituality, especially Jewish spirituality. He will discuss kindness, courage and joy in this new course. Kindness: A quality of being generous, helpful and caring about others. It involves acts of compassion, empathy, and consideration, and leads to positive emotional and social outcomes. Courage: The ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is unpleasant, difficult, or dangerous. Courage is not just about facing fear, but also involves perseverance, integrity and the willingness to act in accordance with one’s values. Joy: The emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. Joy is the state of being that allows one to experience feelings of intense, long-lasting happiness and contentment of life. Rabbi Kaplan will help us look at each of these phenomena and discuss how understanding what they are can be the first step towards deepening our commitment to becoming fully human. “Part of this process is changing how we look at the world and part is changing how we react to the world. Taken together, we can achieve greater joy not by buying more things or even traveling to more places but by being kinder, more courageous people,” he said. People of all backgrounds are invited to learn with us about character traits. Registration deadline is noon Oct. 6. Cost is $20 for TBS members; $35 non-members or one coupon. Cost is $20 for TBS members; $35 non-membersor one coupon. Call the Temple Office at 623-977-3240 (Monday through Thursday; 9 am-3 p.m. to register for this course or buy coupon books. More information: templebethshalomaz@gmail.com or tbsaz.org .

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley celebrates Shabbat every Friday night with a joyous service at about 7 p.m. to about 8:15 p.m., led by Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and Cantor Baruch Koritan, followed by a Oneg. Most prayers are in English so a worshiper with minimal Hebrew can participate actively. Thanksgiving Interfaith Service Please fill out RSVP Form Read Rabbi Kaplan's blog, "An Interfaith Thanksgiving of Gratitude" Join us for Thanksgiving interfaith service on Nov. 21 Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley is hosting a Thanksgiving interfaith service at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Temple, 12202 N. 101st Ave. in Sun City. Temple Beth Shalom’s Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and Cantor Baruch Koritan will be joined by clergy from Sun City churches who will be sharing Thanksgiving messages. They include Rev. Ann Utke, interim minister of First Presbyterian Church; Rev. Mark J. Makowski, associate pastor of The Church of the Palms; Pastor Greg Emery, Faith Presbyterian Church; and Rev. John Maroni of Shepherd, Desert Lutheran Church. For security reasons, no purses or bags will be allowed unless they are clear and baggies will be provided for wallets, cellphones and keys.

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Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley offers something for everyone, including the weekly study of Torah with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, a four-week class on Kabbalah, or an interfaith study open to Jewish and non-Jewish members of the West Valley, or a Scholar-in-residence speaker on the Holocaust. Adult Education Lifelong learning is a cornerstone of Reform Judaism. At Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, we provide a variety of opportunities to assist our members in finding educational offerings that meet the varying needs of our members. Whether it be the weekly study of Torah with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, a four-week class on Kabbalah, a participative program to enable learners to identify the meaning of God on a personal level, or an interfaith study of “Rabbi Jesus” open to Jewish and non-Jewish members of the West Valley, or a scholar-in-residence who spoke on the theft of art from the Jews of France during the Holocaust, we offer something for everyone. The Adult Education Committee and Rabbi Kaplan develop course offerings For most months, there will be two courses on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons, and there will be a few "extras" added here and there. We will also be introducing a new weekly study group for the serious learner which will focus on God. All our courses are open to TBS members and non-members, whether the non-member is Jewish or a member of another religion.

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley's Torah discussions are held every Wednesday on Zoom. Known as the "people of the book", Jews value education, and the value of education is strongly embedded in Jewish culture. Our discussions are led by Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan as well as volunteers. Torah Discussion on Zoom Torah discussions are held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Wednesday on Zoom. Known as the "people of the book", Jews value education, and the value of education is strongly embedded in Jewish culture. New participants are always welcome to our free and lively study of the weekly portion of the Torah. Our discussions are led by Rabbi Kaplan as well as volunteers. Each week, we address essential questions from the Parsha and debate the opinions of Jewish interpreters throughout the ages. With each session we ask two basic questions: "What do es the Torah portion say about the controversial topic of the week?” and “What meaning can this portion have for us?” Please contact the TBS office to register for the discussions if you have not previously done so. Phone 623.977.3240 or email templebethshalomaz@gmail.com a nd a copy of the weekly text will be emailed to you.

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley is hoping to start Havdalah Evening Get Togethers in the fall 2023 with a group of younger people to mark the end of Shabbat on Saturday evening with a Havdalah service. Havdalah Evening Get Togethers In the fall 2023, we started marking the end of Shabbat on Saturday evenings with a Havdalah service. We bless the multiwick candle, exotic spices and kosher French wine and then have a conversation and potluck dinner. Like the Saturday morning service, we bring together people who can bond over their shared interest in Judaism, food, music and friends. Children of all ages are welcome.

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley offers something for everyone, including the weekly study of Torah with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, a four-week class on Kabbalah, or an interfaith study open to Jewish and non-Jewish members of the West Valley, or a Scholar-in-residence speaker on the Holocaust. ALEF-BET: Beginning Hebrew for Adults "ALEF – BET: Beginning Hebrew for Adults" will be offered at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley. TBSWV Board Vice President Mariane Anderson will teach the three-month course, which will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays: Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; Nov. 4,11,18 and 25 and Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Deadline for registration is Oct. 1. It’s never too late to learn to read Hebrew! Here is your chance. Beginning from scratch, we will go through each of the Hebrew letters as well as each vowel and explain how you put together sounds and eventually words. This will be a beginning course for those who would like to read prayer book Hebrew. It will require some practice at home and some perseverance after the course ends but it is definitely possible to learn to read the Hebrew letters from the prayer book. Even if you are not entirely successful, the familiarity with Hebrew that you will acquire will make you feel more connected to the Friday night prayer service and Judaism as a whole. Mariane has many years of experience teaching Hebrew to children and adults. She has taught group classes as well as tutoring one to two students. Her previous students will tell you that she is very patient. The cost for the 12-week course is $35 per month, which includes all course materials. Contact the Temple Office at 623.977.3240 or templebethshalomaz@gmail.com to register and make payment.

At Temple Beth Shalom, we celebrate Jewish religious holidays like Passover with meaningful rituals. We also commemorate national holidays like Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Thanksgiving. On Christmas Eve, we sometimes go out to a Chinese restaurant in Jewish fashion. Celebrating Jewish and National Holidays at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley At Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, we celebrate Jewish religious holidays like Passover with meaningful rituals, usually on the nearest Friday night. We also celebrate or commemorate national holidays such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Thanksgiving. This past year, we decided to mark Christmas Eve in traditional Jewish fashion by going out to a Chinese restaurant! Tickets are available for non-members for our High Holy Days 5785 services .