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JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING Are you looking to be part of a Jewish community? Are you looking for a new way to celebrate the Jewish holidays? Are you curious about Judaism? The J is excited to host new, meaningful Jewish programs to connect with others in addition to past favorites! You can contact Jennifer Selco, Director of Jewish Life and Learning with any questions, suggestions for new programs, to RSVP for an upcoming program, or just to say “hello” at 520-618-5026 or [email protected]. • • • • • • • • • • CELEBRATE JEWISH HOLIDAYS High Holiday Lunch & Learn with Benzy Kogen, Page 17 Family Cooking Class, Page 21 Welcome the New Year: A Visual Arts Workshop for Rosh Hashanah, Pages 10, 21 4th Annual Mega Challah Bake, Page 17 Sukkot Concert with Billy Jonas, Page 22 Sukkot at The J, Page 17 Lunch & Learn – Now and Then: The Ushpizin, Page 17 Hanukkah Artist Showcase, Page 10 The Festival of Lights at The J, Page 18 Senior Shabbat Luncheon, Page 16 A Taste of Judaism Sundays, August 13, 20 & 27, 2 – 4 pm Temple Emanu-El is proud to offer A Taste of Judaism, now in its 18 th (Chai) year in Tucson. Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon and Rabbi Batsheva Appel lead an open, interactive exploration of Judaism in three, two-hour sessions on Spirituality, Values, and Community. This free introductory class includes delicious “tastes” of traditional Jewish foods prepared by Temple’s Women of Reform Judaism. Pre-registration is required. Call the Temple at 520-327-4501 for information and registration. Free and open to the public Jewish Heritage Center 16 | TUCSON J Senior Shabbat Luncheons Select dates, 11:30 am – 1 pm Get into the spirit of Shabbat! We’ll begin with Shabbat music and blessings with The J’s Early Childhood Education Center children, then enjoy a featured program with 8 th grade students from Tucson Hebrew Academy and get to know one another over a delicious catered lunch. Advance registration is required. To RSVP call 520-299-3000 or register at tucsonjcc.org. All are welcome! Do you have a topic suggestion for a future Senior Shabbat Luncheon? Share your idea with Jennifer Selco, Director of Jewish Life and Learning, at 520-618-5026. The currently scheduled topics are: September 15 – Topic TBA October 20 – What’s Your Story? with creative writing teacher, Lynn Saul November 17 – Meet and Greet with Evan Schreiber, News Anchor from Tucson News Now, KOLD Channel 13 December 15 – Topic TBA Jewish Heritage Center $15 per person, please pay more if you can, less if you cannot NEW! Teva Trekkers Teva means “nature” in Hebrew. Love to hike? Join The J’s Teva Trekkers hiking club this November. Contact Jennifer Selco at [email protected] for more information. SPECIAL EVENTS! NEW! Tales of a Hollywood Screenwriter Thursday, September 7, 7 – 8:30 pm Meet Emmy Award nominee David N. Weiss as he describes his wild ride to success and spirituality as the famed Hollywood screenwriter of Rugrats, Shrek, Smurfs and other blockbusters. The hilarious and inspiring lecture will be followed by Q&A and dessert and coffee reception. Co- hosted by the Tucson J and Chabad Tucson. Register at ChabadTucson.com/DavidWeiss. $12 in advance, $15 at the door  Ballroom