Please bring packaged or canned food items to help fill the pantry box in the lobby. Everything goes to a food pantry to help those in trouble during these difficult times. Feeding the hungry is a wonderful mitzvah! |
Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley
Welcome
Beth Emeth Congregation
of the West Valley
"The Friendliest Congregation in the Valley!"
Serving Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield, Peoria, Glendale, Sun Cities, Surprise, and all the West Valley.
13702 West Meeker Blvd
Sun City West, Arizona 85375
(623) 584-7210 (phone) (623) 975-2976 (fax)
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Beth Emeth Congregation is the conservative, multigenerational, egalitarian congregation serving the West Valley of Phoenix. Our Synagogue is located in Sun City West; however, our membership comes from the Sun Cities, Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Avondale and several other towns and villages in the West Valley. Our mission is to maintain a Jewish House of Worship which also provides Jewish educational, cultural and social activities for its members and the Community.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 07 July 2010 00:00)
FROM THE RABBI’S DESK
The holiday of Tu B'Shevat is a new and interesting celebration. It is not mentioned in the Torah, and I have found only one reference to it in the Mishnah, where we learn that the holiday represents the new year for trees. Thus, Tu B'She-vat, the birthday of the trees, is a time to think about relating to nature. In my childhood, Jewish children commonly went around collecting money to plant trees in Israel during this time of year, and this tradition continues.
There are only a few customs or observances related to Tu B'Shevat. One custom is to eat a new fruit on this day, or to eat from the Seven Species (Shivat Haminim) described in the Bible as being abundant in the land of Israel. The Shivat Haminim includes: wheat, barley, grapes (vines), figs, pomegranates, olives and dates (honey). In celebration of Tu B'Shevat, some mystics in the sixteenth century utilized the model of the Seder to create a wonderful mood within a special gathering.
As with all our festive days, we look forward to celebrating the holiday with friends and family. Let us all pray for a healthy and joyous time for us and a strong recovery of our economy.
David Rosenberg, Rabbi
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ADDITIONAL VOICES FOR THE BETH EMETH CHOIR Are you interested in singing in the Beth Emeth Choir? We would like to expand our Choir. You do not have to be a professional, just have a yearning to sing and be able to carry a simple tune. Please contact Natalie Morrison 623-518-3494. |
Rabbi Rosenberg will be starting a Kabbalah class on Tuesday, March 27th through May 1st at 1PM The Rabbi will continue his Thursday afternoon class at 2:00 pm. This is an ongoing study of the Torah. There will be a $3.00 fee per class for Non-members and no charge for congregants. All are welcome. |