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3939 N. Alvernon
Tucson, AZ 85718
Tel: (520)-512-8500
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Congregation Or Chadash
3939 N. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ 85718
Office Tel: (520)-512-8500
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May, 2008 Issue of "The New Light" Now On-Line Click here
(When posted the combined June/July, 2008 Issue of "The New Light"will be available by Clicking here)
(Note: the New Light now has hyperlinks back to the website)
ISRAEL SOLIDARITY AT OR CHADASH
Gerd Strauss will speak on “From Holocaust to the State of Israel: A Personal Journey”
at Shabbat services 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 9th
at the Junior League (2099 E. River Road).
For additional information on the Speaker, Mr. Gerd Strauss click here
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CONFIRMATION 5768
Congregation Or Chadash invites you to attend Shabbat Services and Confirmation Friday, May 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Junior League as we celebrate our commitment to Torah and Judaism.
Click here to view a list of the Confirmation class
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What's Happening This Week At Or Chadash
Click here ... to read the current E-Announcement
or ... to read the previous E-announcement Click here |
For more information about these and other Congregation Or Chadash activities,
call the office, 512-8500 |
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FIRST MONDAYS WITH THE RABBIS ...
Join Rabbis Tom Louchheim and Helen Cohn for an exciting adventure exploring “Eat, Pray, Love: A Jewish Spiritual Approach", noon to 1:30 p.m., April 7th, and May 7th in the Congregation Or Chadash Board Room (3939 N. Alvernon Way).
On March 3rd, explore how Judaism observes the spiritual nature of eating; on April 7th we come to terms with the silence and fire of prayer; and finally, on May 7th we delve into the many levels of love from our Jewish perspective. Bring your lunch and we will provide beverages and dessert. There is no charge and all are welcome.
Join us for this exciting new program!
For details click here .
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ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ...
9:45 a.m., Sunday, May 4h at the JCC
All members in good standing will vote on approving the 2008-09 Budget and the Officers and Directors of the Board.
Hear Winners of the Raffle Announced .. it may be you!
Call the office for questions.
To view the 2008-2009 SLATE OF NOMINEES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, and their bios, click here.
To view last year's 2007 Annual Meeting Minutes, from Sunday, May 6, 2007...
Click here.
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RAFFLE! ...
ENTER YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR CONGREGATION
The drawing will be held at the congregation annual meeting Sunday May 4th.
For a list of the prizes and other details click here.
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HEBREW HIGH GRADUATION ...
Congregation Or Chadash invites you to join our graduates and their families for
HEBREW HIGH GRADUATION, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13th at Temple Emanu-El
The following Or Chadash members will be honored as graduates:
Rachel Grossman, daughter of Lauren and Michael
Sonia Issaharov, daughter of Jessica (of blessed memory) and Moshe
Jacob Louchheim, son of Marcia and Rabbi Thomas Louchheim
Peter Ruiz, son of Bernadette and Joaquin Ruiz
Zev Vallance, son of Patty and Charles Vallance
Hannah Weintraub, daughter of Elizabeth and Paul Weintraub
Rebecca Wolsky, daughter of Faye and David Wolsky
Congratulations to our graduates and their families!
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Meet Rina! ... Click here to meet Rina Liebeskind, the new Educational Director of Congregation Or Chadash's Religious School.
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Revised Spring '08 Adult Ed Information Now Available ... Click here (PDF Format)
Living Room Learning ...
Living Room Learning returns in April with a new series focusing on one of the most important of sacred books in Judaism, the prayer book. It is filled with inspiration for daily living as well as the power of making the connection with others and with God. For details click here .
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New Adult Ed Programs Scheduled ...
Knosh and Knowledge: Jewish Life Cycle Series Sundays, March 2nd thru April 27th, 9:30 - 10 am. Click here for details.
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CANTOR’S ANNUAL CONCERT ...
Cantor’s Concert has been re-scheduled for Sunday, May 4th at Catalina Foothills High School. As part of our Cantor’s Annual Concert, we will be celebrating Rabbi Louchheim’s 20th year as an ordained Rabbi.
Part of the celebration will include a Tribute Book, in which we hope you and the vendors you frequent will participate.
Please contact Cathy Karson by e-mail at or any concert committee member to participate in this wonderful opportunity to honor our Rabbi and enjoy the talents of our Cantor and other musical guests. Tickets will be available in the Temple office soon.
For details click here .
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7TH ANNUAL JOG-A-THON ... at CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL TRACK at 11:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 13th. Click here for details.
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Shabbat Family Dinner ...Usher in Shabbat with your friends and family at the Congregation Or Chadash Shabbat Family Dinner
and stay for Shabbat service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18th. Click here for details.
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OR CHADASH Brotherhood Golf Tournament ...
The Four person team Scrambles tournament will be held on Sunday, June 8th at 7:30 am at The Forty-Niners Country Club. For information and an application click here (pdf format).
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CHAVUROT ...
The chavurah concept is one way we can become closer to other families and the entire Or Chadash community. Learn more about our Chavurah program and sign up, (now also available on-line). To find out more ...Click here
To sign up, via printed form or on-line ... Click here
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Recent Sermons by Rabbi Louchheim now on-line....
Vayak'heil “Where Will God Live? Not in the Fire!”, Feb. 29, 2008. click here to read.
Listing of other sermons available on-line click here.
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Or Chadash photos of recent congregational activities
Recent additions...
Photos from the congregation's Purim Megellah Reading and Cabaret, March 21, 2008 (just added) available by clicking here
Photos from the Shabbat Morning Trek March 15, 2008 with Rabbi Comins available by clicking here
Other photos in the congregation's photo album are also on-line by ... clicking here to view the selection.
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SUMMER SCHEDULE ...
The Friday Shabbat service summer schedule goes into effect June 6th and
continues through August. Services will start at 6:30 p.m. every Friday evening.
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Youth News ...
NFTY-TUCSON - Several teens, grades nine to 12, are bringing back NFTY-Tucson. NFTY is an international organization for Jewish Temple Youth whose goal is bringing Jewish teens together world wide to share their views on Judaism, to have fun, and to create memories!Click here to find out more.
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Or Chadash Student Newspaper ...
The Spring, 2008 issue of the Or Chadash religious school student newspaper, "Kidz Newz For Jewz" is now available online.Click here to read Kidz Newz (pdf format).
The Fall, 2007 issue still available on-line by clicking here.
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MAKE ME A SANCTUARY REACHES $1.3 MILLION TOWARD $3 MILLION GOAL ...
Click here to read the current report.
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Social Action Report ...
Click here to read the current report by Andi Elkins.
Social Action committee needs volunteers for ICS (Interfaith Community Services)
and for sandwich making for the working homeless. Click here for information
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Save these Dates ...
Click here for scheduled of future activities at Or Chadash and in the general community.
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Updated Shabbat candle lighting schedule ...
To view the recently updated Shabbat candle lighting information, including the ability to recieve weekly e-mails with the proper Shabbat candle lighting times and other features click here.
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