Lone soldiers: In their own words
Lone Soldiers, who are individuals serving in the Israel Defense Forces without family support in Israel, sacrifice a great deal when they choose to help protect and defend the Jewish homeland. They serve in all military roles and when they are away from their base,...
Nearly half of lone soldiers are Israeli-born
When many people hear the term “lone soldiers,” they often think of young adults who come from abroad who join the Israel Defense Forces without any family in Israel. However, according to The Lone Soldier Center in Israel, a large number of lone soldiers – 45 % – are...
East Valley woman connects with a lone soldier
Our story begins when Souzan Blumberg decided to write a Hanukkah greeting letter to a Lone Soldier in the fall of 2018. Although she was very busy as a volunteer for the Assistance League, a deputy voter registrar for Maricopa County and on the screening committee...
Send Hanukkah greetings to lone soldiers
This Hanukkah, several lone soldiers serving in the Israel Defense Forces will receive holiday greetings from children and adults in the Greater Phoenix area as part of the Lone Soldier Project’s Hanukkah Greetings campaign. Lone soldiers are young adults from...
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Rabbi David Pinkwasser, rabbi emeritus at Temple Emanuel of Tempe, speaks about his new book, "The Adventures of the Rabbi Who Became a Flight Attendant."
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Parsha of the Week and…
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Parsha of the Week and... 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays | Sept. 11-Dec. 18 Join Rabbi Michael Beyo, EVJCC CEO, each week to learn about the weekly Torah portion. The free class […]
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Tuesdays at the J Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at the East Valley JCC Tuesdays at the J is a group for individuals and couples ages 55-plus who meet weekly to enjoy […]
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Parsha of the Week and... 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays | Sept. 11-Dec. 18 Join Rabbi Michael Beyo, EVJCC CEO, each week to learn about the weekly Torah portion. The free class […]
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Parsha of the Week and... 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays | Sept. 11-Dec. 18 Join Rabbi Michael Beyo, EVJCC CEO, each week to learn about the weekly Torah portion. The free class […]
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Silent Heroes: Little Known Women of Chanukah
Silent Heroes: Little Known Women of Chanukah
Join Karolyn Benger to learn abut three women from the story of Chanukah who - despite playing pivotal roles that helped ensure the Jewish people's victory - are rarely known.