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Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley
Welcome
Beth Emeth Congregation
of the West Valley
"The Friendliest Congregation in the Valley!"
Serving Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield, Peoria, Glendale, Sun Cities, Surprise, and all the West Valley.
13702 West Meeker Blvd
Sun City West, Arizona 85375
(623) 584-7210 (phone) (623) 975-2976 (fax)
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Beth Emeth Congregation is the conservative, multigenerational, egalitarian congregation serving the West Valley of Phoenix. Our Synagogue is located in Sun City West; however, our membership comes from the Sun Cities, Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Avondale and several other towns and villages in the West Valley. Our mission is to maintain a Jewish House of Worship which also provides Jewish educational, cultural and social activities for its members and the Community.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 07 July 2010 00:00)
FROM THE RABBI’S DESK
May is here and our focus turns to Mothers Day. Although this is not a biblical holiday, it is extraordinarily important. The Decalogue commands us (kabed et Avicha Vet Imecha) to honor our mother and our father. In the Talmud, the Rabbis ask the question, "What is the extent to which this law is applicable? Is a son or daughter meant to show respect for a mother or father at all times? How about if they humiliate us or are abusive?" It's easy to honor one's parents when the relationship is a solid one, based on love and respect. But what if it is otherwise?
The Talmud tells this story: a rabbi is at a banquet giving a presentation before the important citizens of Rome. As the rabbi is expounding on a deep and meaningful subject, his mother engages in some embarrassing behavior. The son serenely turns to her, calms her and carries her outside the hall. He quickly returns to complete his presentation. All through this unnerving imbroglio, his mother is not shamed or humiliated. Her son has treated her with respect, even if she has not done the same to him.
This story is one of three or four in which the sages teach us the sacred aspect of our mothers' and fathers' honor. The women of ancient Israel met the challenge of passing on the values and traditions of our people to the next generation. May we continue to do so. Blessed be the mothers and the Jewish women of Israel for being such righteous role models.
We are looking forward to celebrating Shavuot which arrives on the fiftieth day from the start of Passover, Saturday, May 26 of this year. At that time, we will commemorate the anniversary of the day the entire Nation of Israel received the torah at Mount Sinai. What a special event to remember!
God bless you all,
David Rosenberg, Rabbi
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ADDITIONAL VOICES FOR THE BETH EMETH CHOIR Are you interested in singing in the Beth Emeth Choir? We would like to expand our Choir. You do not have to be a professional, just have a yearning to sing and be able to carry a simple tune. Please contact Natalie Morrison 623-518-3494. |
Rabbi Rosenberg will be starting a Kabbalah class on Tuesday, March 27th through May 1st at 1PM The Rabbi will continue his Thursday afternoon class at 2:00 pm. This is an ongoing study of the Torah. There will be a $3.00 fee per class for Non-members and no charge for congregants. All are welcome. |