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Valley CongregationsFor additional programs, see specific sections, such as religious school, youth and senior programs. East Valley Avde Torah Jayah Mailing address: 1990 N. Alma School Road, Suite 217 Chandler, AZ 85224 602-306-2252 avdey1@yahoo.com cryptojew.org Rabbi Yosef Garcia Hispanic Sephardic/Crypto-Jewish synagogue serving Spanish-speaking Jews. Torah, Hebrew classes. Holiday celebrations. B'nai mitzvah. Shabbat services. Everyone welcome. Affiliation: Yechud B'nei HaAnusim B'Americas. Chabad of the East Valley 3875 W. Ray Road, Suite 6 Chandler, AZ 85226 480-855-4333 rabbi@chabadcenter.com chabadcenter.com Rabbi Mendy Deitsch Rabbi Mendy Lipskier Branch of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement. An outreach organization that provides religious services regardless of background, affiliation or commitment. Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Sun Lakes and Tempe. Chabad of Mesa Mailing address: 941 S. Maple Mesa, AZ 85206 480-659-7001 chabadmesa@aol.com Rabbi Laibel Blotner Weekly services, holiday events, Torah classes, teen programs and Sunday school. Congregation Eitz Chaim 602-595-3618 rabbibeck@rabbibeck.com eitzchaimphoenix.com Rabbi Victor Beck Traditional worship for a contemporary community. Newcomers welcome. Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation P.O. Box 11479 Chandler, AZ 85248 623-975-4272, 623-640-5913, Fax: 480-895-2223 Linkups@wbhsi.net Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Cantor Ronda Polesky President: Anita Brown Reform congregation. Six hundred members in Sun Lakes and surrounding areas. Services: Second Friday of each month. High Holidays at the All Faiths Chapel, Sun Lakes. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley 3400 N. Dobson Road Chandler, AZ 85224 480-897-3636, Fax: 480-897-3633 info@templebethsholomaz.org templebethsholomaz.org Rabbi Bryan R. Bramly President and High Holiday Cantor: Isaac Levy A welcoming contemporary-traditional egalitarian community offering comforting and uplifting spiritual, ritual, educational and social programs for all ages. Temple Emanuel of Tempe 5801 S. Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85283 480-838-1414, Fax: 480-838-2192 contact@emanueloftempe.org emanueloftempe.org Rabbi Andrew Straus Rabbi Emeritus David Pinkwasser Cantorial Soloist/Director of Education: Susan Schanerman Executive Director: Nanci Wilharber President: Sally Oscherwitz Founded 1976. Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. Preschool, toddler programs, religious school, youth groups, chavurot, outreach, adult b'nai mitzvah, social action, Judaica shop, adult education, Torah study. Temple Havurat Emet Mailing Address: 4777 E. Kiva St. Phoenix, AZ 85044 reformtempleinfo@cox.net templehavuratemet.org Rabbi Sadie Reuben Cantorial soloist: Laura Eisenhart President: Marvin Warsofsky, 480-592-9014 Membership: Laura Eisenhart, 480-802-4068 Reform congregation. Services: First Friday of every month, Maricopa County Library, 9666 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. Everyone is welcome. Phoenix Aviv of Arizona P.O. Box 7313 Phoenix, AZ 85011-7313 602-952-1612 avivsocialaz@yahoo.com avivaz.com Congregation for gay and lesbian Jews. Focuses on retaining Jewish heritage and spirituality. Monthly Shabbat services, cultural, social and community events. Confidentiality respected. Beth Ami Temple Services: 3535 E. Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Mailing Address: 3104 E. Camelback Road, Suite 508 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-956-0805 bethamitemple.org Rabbi Arthur J. Abrams Cantorial Soloist: Pam Beitman Traditional Reform. High Holidays. Friday night services twice a month in a friendly atmosphere. Established 1978, new members welcome. Beth El Congregation 1118 W. Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 602-944-3359, Fax: 602-944-3565 bethelphoenix.com Rabbi Arthur Lavinsky Cantor Sam Goldman Executive Director: Anne Schafer Program Director: Renee Joffe President: Ann Polunsky Contemporary-traditional congregation. Daily services. Affiliated with USCJ. Preschool, Talmud Torah, day camp, adult education, chavurah, Kadima/USY, social and cultural programming, social action projects. Beth Joseph Congregation 515 E. Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-277-8858 Rabbi David Rebibo Founded in 1965. A 130-family synagogue affiliated with the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations. Daily services. Sponsors NCSY youth programs and adult education classes. Bukharian Jewish Congress of Arizona 1601 E. Bell Road, Suite A-3 Phoenix, AZ 85022 602-434-4431 rabbizadikov@hotmail.com Chief Rabbi Amnon Zadikov An organization with members from United States, Canada, Israel, Russia and more. About 850 families in Arizona. Synagogue, high school, Sunday school, women's association, youth organization. Chabad of Anthem 3661 W. Medinah Court Anthem, AZ 85086 623-551-8348, Fax: 602-749-1131 rabbi@jewishanthem.com jewishanthem.com Rabbi Yossi Friedman Serving Anthem, Tramonto, Desert Hills, New River and Black Canyon City Chabad of North Phoenix 20930 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 110-180 Phoenix, AZ 85050 480-563-4898, Fax: 480-452-1523 info@chabadnorthphoenix.com chabadnorthphoenix.com Rabbi Mendy Levertov, Leah Levertov Outreach program provides religious services regardless of background. Serving: North Phoenix, Cave Creek and Carefree. Hebrew school, synagogue, adult education, community programs, holiday awareness, children's activities. Kehillah of Arizona Mailing Address: 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 102-308 Phoenix, AZ 85028 Services held at: New Vision Center 9659 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 602-369-7667 kehillahofarizona@gmail.com kehillahofarizona.com Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman President: Robert Liebman Inclusive synagogue community committed to learning, participating and engaging Jewishly. Kabbalat Shabbat, High Holiday/Selichot services, Rebbe's Tisch, Rosh Chodesh, social justice, innovative youth and adult Jewish education. North Valley Jewish Community Association Anthem 623-322-0957 fkesselman@hotmail.com Ohr Hatorah Congregation 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-433-0300, ext. 104 info@ohrhatorahphoenix.org ohrhatorahphoenix.org President: Dr. Amir Goldenberg Open, warm, welcoming Orthodox shul. A spiritual home to all Jews regardless of their level of knowledge or observance; a Makom Torah. Phoenix Buchori Jewish Community-Shaarei Tzion Ohel Bracha 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-277-5366 Rabbi Baruch Cohen Rabbi Pinchas Nisanov A full-service community network of synagogues for the Bucharian Jewish community of Greater Phoenix. Prayer services are held in the West Valley and North Phoenix. Shaarei Tzedek Mailing address: c/o Martin Miller 7608 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 President: Martin Miller, 602-944-1133 Gabai: Moshe Silberman This haimish, traditional synagogue welcomes all to its services. Services: 9 a.m. Saturdays, located in the Beth El Education Wing, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Temple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-971-1234, Fax: 602-971-5909 templechai@templechai.com templechai.com Rabbi Mari Chernow Rabbi Bonnie Koppell Rabbi Evon Yakar Rabbi Emeritus William C. Berk Cantor Peter Halpern Executive Director: Joe Miller President: Alan Spalter Reform congregation, caring community. Kabbalat Shabbat, Shacharit. Seniors, social action, 20s/30s community, adult education, family, youth, men's/women's programming, Tot Shabbat, religious school, early childhood education. Young Israel of Phoenix 745 E. Maryland Ave., Suite 120 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-265-8888, Fax: 602-265-8867 yiofphoenix@gmail.com yiphoenix.org Rabbi Yonah Gross Fast growing, full-service Orthodox synagogue that embraces all Jews regardless of age, affiliation, commitment or background. Classes, sisterhood, social events and Shabbat morning kids program. Scottsdale/Northeast Valley Ahavas Torah Scottsdale Torah Center 7002 E. Ludlow Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-467-4593 info@ahavastorah.org ahavastorah.org Rabbi Ariel Shoshan President: Larry Zier Daily, Shabbat and holiday services; classes and education programs. Provides warm, communal life focused on growth and learning, designed to welcome Jews of all backgrounds. Chabad of Scottsdale 10215 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-998-1410 chabadscottsdale@gmail.com chabadofscottsdale.org Director: Rabbi Yossi Levertov Traditional congregation. Daily morning and evening services, Shabbat children's program, Chai Five Club (grades 1-5). Hebrew school, adult education, bikkur cholim, programming for all ages. Congregation Ahavat Shalom 6120 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-600-5065 sccaz.org rabbiallouche@gmail.com Rabbi Pinchas Allouche President: Benny Avrahami Committed to preserving, cultivating and sharing Jewish heritage and Sephardic customs to all. Shabbat services and meal every Saturday. Youth and adult classes, youth programming, sisterhood. Congregation Beth Hagivot Mailing Address: P.O. Box 19498 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 480-650-3061 cjgfountainhills@yahoo.com bethhagivot.com Rabbi Earl Starr President: Carolyn J. Goldberg Reform unaffiliated congregation with semimonthly Shabbat services and High Holiday services. Meets at Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 La Montana Drive. Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N. 56th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-7150 cbiaz.org Rabbi Stephen I. Kahn Rabbi Rony Keller Rabbi Emeritus Albert Plotkin Executive Director: Terry Taubman Cantor Jaime Shpall President: Steven Bandler Founded in 1920. Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. Preschool, religious school, youth program, adult education, social action, library, museum, cemetery and Camp Charles Pearlstein. Congregation Kehillat Emek haMidbar 14425 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (Entry from Scottsdale Road) 480-609-5747 emek@q.com emek.web.officelive.com Rabbi Alan Abrams A (non)traditional observant congregation bringing the love and joy of Torah, prayer and study without the structure and limits of denominational labels. Friday evening and Shabbat morning services, daily minyanim, youth and teen groups forming. Congregation Or Chadash of the Northeast Valley 16447 N. 91st St., Suite 102 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602 orchadashaz@aol.com congregationorchadash.org Rabbi Robin Damsky President: Steve Goldstein Conservative, multigenerational, participatory, egalitarian community affiliated with USCJ. Programming for all ages: traditional and creative Shabbat services, holidays, religious school, adult education and b'nai mitzvah training. Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association P.O. Box 25068 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-585-4437 dfjca.org President: Barry Markowitz Shabbat services third Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Terravita Desert Pavillion, High Holiday services and social events. Har Zion Congregation 6140 E. Thunderbird Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411 annpshaenich@harzion.org harzion.org Rabbi Mark J. Bisman Hazzan: Bernard Savitz Executive Director: Ann Pshaenich President: Dr. Eric Schlesinger Affiliated with USCJ. Founded 1960. Preschool, two-day religious school, Kadima/USY, adult education, chavurot, Sisterhood, Men's Club, cemetery, Friday and Saturday services, daily minyan. Or Adam Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Mailing address: 23844 S. Power Road, Suite 102-104 Queen Creek, AZ 85242 Services & activities: Phoenix Country Day School 3901 E. Stanford Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-663-7788 info@oradam.org oradam.org President: Phil Lagas Administrator: Amy Morrison Non-traditional Jewish celebration of family, heritage and culture with an emphasis on finding strength and inspiration. Shabbat and holiday services, adult and youth education, family programs. Ruach Hamidbar-Spirit of the Desert Scottsdale and Paradise Valley locations 602-420-1700 office@ruach.org ruach.org Rabbi Ayla Grafstein President: Randy Yavitz A warm and caring community welcoming everyone including Jews by choice, GLBTQ and all spiritual seekers. Honoring Kabbalistic, Chasidic and Jewish Renewal traditions. Temple Beth Emeth of Scottsdale 7330 E. Earll Drive, Suite L Scottsdale, AZ 85252 Mailing address: P.O. Box 2831 Scottsdale, AZ 85252 480-941-4112 Cantor Howard Tabaknek President: Ira Goldenberg Conservative congregation founded 1983. Members are primarily adults without school-age children. Services: Saturdays all year. No building fund, no school fees, reasonable dues. Temple Kol Ami 15030 N. 64th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-951-9660, Fax: 480-951-5231 office@templekolami.org templekolami.org Rabbi B. Charles Herring Cantorial Soloist: Raina Sinclair President: Helene Rashkow A friendly Reform congregation of 350 families where services and classes are warm and engaging. Religious school, K-8 and Early Childhood Center. Temple Solel 6805 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-991-7414, Fax: 480-951-0829 dlamden@templesolel.org templesolel.org Rabbi John Linder Rabbi Emeritus Maynard W. Bell Cantorial Soloist: Todd Herzog Executive Director: David Lamden President: Becky Lieberman Reform congregation founded 1966. Adult b'nai mitzvah, adult education, Chachma senior group, chavurot, choir, outreach, social action, Renaissance Club, accredited religious school, family education and preschool. The New Shul 7825 E. Paradise Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-515-2272 info@thenewshul.org thenewshul.org Rabbi Michael Wasserman Rabbi Elana Kanter An independent synagogue with a deep sense of community and a commitment to traditional-egalitarian worship, Jewish learning and community service. West Valley Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Sun City West, AZ 85375 623-584-7210, Fax: 623-975-2976 bethemeth1@juno.com bethemethaz.org Rabbi David Rosenberg President: Ben Corchine Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Founded in 1964. Adult education, Sisterhood, Men's Club and religious school. Chabad of the West Valley Mailing address: 7439 W. Union Hills Drive Glendale, AZ 85308 602-375-2422 rabbi@ichabad.org ichabad.org Rabbi Sholom Lew Jewish community center for the West Valley. Open to the community regardless of background, commitment or affiliation. No membership required. Temple Beth Shalom and Jewish Community Center of the Northwest Valley 12202 N. 101st Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351 623-977-3240, Fax: 623-977-3214 tbsaz@earthlink.net templebethshalomaz.org Rabbi Shelly W. Moss D.D., Ph.D. Rabbi Emeritus Arthur J. Abrams L.D., D.D. Cantorial Soloist: Baruch Koritan President: David Gluck URJ affiliation. Services Fridays, Shabbat minyan. Sisterhood, brotherhood, social, cultural events. Torah study, "Coffee and Me" with rabbi. Education programs, gift shop. Temple Gan Elohim P.O. Box 12097 Glendale, AZ 85318-2097 623-210-7435 templeganelohim.org Rabbi Lisa Tzur A welcoming, progressive Reform Jewish Community in the West Valley. 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