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3939 N. Alvernon
Tucson, AZ 85718
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View some photos of recent activities at Congregation Or Chadash by clicking here
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ABOUT CHAVURAH
by Beth Horn and Mitch Dorson
Our congregation’s growth is an enormous compliment to us as a community, and creates a need to provide new opportunities for members to connect with other congregants.
The chavurah concept is one way we can become closer to other families and the entire Or Chadash community.
A chavurah is a group of adults, families, couples, or singles who meet every month, with, or without children, to share Jewish life in a smaller “extended family” setting outside the synagogue.
Chavurot are for those seeking a self-directed, intimate group experience with other congregants who are committed to building this unique bond.
Each chavurah decides its own blend of Jewish learning, celebrations, and socializing based on common interests such as Torah study, hiking, planning holiday celebrations, among many possible areas of concentration.
When chaverim (friends) from such groups come to the synagogue for worship, programs, or study, they have a greater sense of belonging, as their “extended family” is there, too.
Our congregation has 10 chavurot and we are excited about creating even more! The Chavurah Committee is available to assist in this process. To be placed in a chavurah, please fill out the Chavurah Information Sheet on-line by clicking here (also available at the synagogue office), and return it to the office.
The Chavurah Committee looks forward to sharing this wonderful opportunity with you and will contact you soon.
For information, contact Beth Horn, at or Mitch Dorson at
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NEW RECYCLING PROGRAM RAISES FUNDS FOR CONGREGATION
We’ve just joined the eScrip Recycling Program that can turn our recyclable cell phones and printer cartridges into cash for our congregation without any cost to us.
Deposit your recyclable cell phones and laser, or inkjet printer cartridges in the eScrip Recycling container at the office during regular hours. We will ship the phones and empty cartridges to eScrip Recycling which will then deposit funds electronically in our account!
If you have a business or know of a local business that uses inkjet or laser cartridges we can place a recycling container at their location and we’ll do the collection and handle the shipping of the items to eScrip.
This program will be successful with your help (and your printer cartridges). Thanks for recycling and for helping generate funds for Or Chadash.
For information, call David Weintraub, 290-5033, or email him at
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You make the difference!
Make A Difference Day
Sunday, October 29th
Our Congregation provided helping hands for the fourth year at Make A Difference Day, starting at 8:00 a.m., Sunday, October 29th. This year we undertook a different type of undertaking—building an outdoor classroom and park for Desert Sky Middle School in Vail.
Click here to view a few pictures of the Congregation's volunteers in action on this year's Make-A-Diffference-day
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ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
At the 12th Annual Congregational Meeting, May 6th at the JCC, members elected new Board directors, approved a new budget, and heard presentations from the Capital Campaign Committee and from the 7th Grade Philanthropy group which raised $9500 and presented checks to various community agencies.
Brenda Landau, Director of Education, received the Ruach Or (Spirit of Light) Award for her non-stop efforts to open the religious school on the Alvernon campus.
Elected for two-year terms on the Board are: Beverly Sandock, President; Stephen Sattinger, 1st Vice President; Sara Merriman, Vice President, Education; Herb Cohn; Andrea Elkins; Jeff Jacobson, Diane Kerrihard, Scott Krasner, Gail Kushner, Peter Marcus, Mark Ross, and Harold Ruttenberg, Directors-at-Large.
Continuing to serve Board terms are: Elizabeth Cantor-Groskind and Toni Tallman, Vice Presidents; Kathylynn Saboda, Secretary; Michael Levy, Treasurer; Melissa Hall, Michael Hirsch, Amie Kleinman, and David Weintraub, Directors-at-large; and Mitchell Karson, Immediate Past President. Outgoing Board member, Miri Fleming, received an award for her service to the Congregation. |
2007 Annual Meeting Minutes...
Congregation Or Chadash Committees 12th Annual Meeting
9:45 a.m., Sunday, May 6, 2007/18 Iyar 5767, at the Jewish Community Center. Click here for a copy.
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2007 Annual Committee Report...
Congregation Or Chadash Committees End of Year Report for the Annual Meeting (Sunday, May 6, 2007). Click here for a copy.
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Mazel Tov ...
To . . . Zachary Cohen and his teammates for winning the Arizona 4-A, Division 1 Championship in Cross-Country.
To . . . Julie Sebag for being selected to play in the Arizona All-State Orchestra.
To . . . Keri Silvyn on being elected vice president and secretary of the Jewish Community Foundation .
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