Thursday, 27 Cheshvan 5778 / November 16, 2017 
Temple Life and Upcoming Events
We pray for the refuah shleimah (healing) of:.

Davi Weinberg
Clem Farber
Watch Services Live! 
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This week's parsha:
Toldot
 
Next week's parsha:

Special discussion by Larry Kane
The Larry Kane ART SHOWCASE exhibit continues in our North Hallway Gallery with his iconic images Northern Arizona. A special reception will be held on Sunday morning, November 19 at 10:30 am in the Social Hall. All photos are for sale with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the temple’s art scholarship initiative. 
Be a Light Parlor Meeting Update
In response to our Be a Light Parlor Meeting initiative, we have a great group of facilitators who have been trained, and hosts who have volunteered their homes. We will begin setting up dates with our hosts. The most important thing now is populating our parlor meetings with Solel members. The purpose of these small parlor meetings is to get to know fellow members of Temple Solel, either for the first time or more deeply. By listening to one another, we will identify new initiatives to be engaged within Temple Solel and the greater community.  Curious, interested in attending a parlor meeting? Please email Rae Rader, [email protected] . It's a great experience - give it a try!
Temple Solel volunteers will prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals for those less fortunate on Sunday, November 19 starting at 11:30 am in the Solel Kitchen.
This family friendly event will include craft projects starting at 8:30 am in the Bistro. We will be preparing and packing turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, chocolate bark and pie.

We are looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen, deliver meals, bring food items or make a donation.

To volunteer or donate contact Rae Rader at [email protected] .

Click the sign up button below to see what items are needed.
Our November hike with be this Sunday, November 19th
at 8:30 am.
 
Please meet at the Brown's Ranch Trailhead (30301 N. Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262) in the northern area of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
 
We are planning to hike the Upper Ranch Trail to the Brown's Mountain Trail and complete the loop on the Brown Ranch Road.  There is the option to climb the short trail to Brown's Mountain summit. It is about 4.2 miles with moderate elevation.

Questions? Contact Betsy Gometz at [email protected].
Join us for Rosh Chodesh on Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 pm. A dairy potluck dish for 6 to share would be appreciated. Rabbi Langowitz will be sharing the fascinating facts about Kislev and Arlene Schwartz will be explaining why RBG is such an important Jewish woman in the United States.

Contact Marilyn Carson at [email protected] for further information or questions.
December at a Glance

December 5 Men of Solel Happy Hour (off site)

December 6 Downtown Study Group (off site)
December 6 Solel Study Group
December 6 JNF Guest Speaker Israel Advocate Tremayne Smith

December 9 Empty Nesters Dinner (off site)

December 10 Men of Solel Present Wayne Stutzer

December 11 Hanukkah Celebration & Dinner
December 11 Book Club

December 13 Theater Discussion

December 16 Men of Solel Poker Night

December 21 Rosh Chodesh
December 21 Movie Club

December 25 Office Closed

Solel Study Group
December 6, 2017
12:00-1:00 pm
Temple Solel Library
RSVP to Lauren Kaiser, [email protected]

Downtown Study Group
December 6, 2017
12:00-1:00 pm
Engelman Berger, P.C. in Phoenix
RSVP to Scott Cohen, [email protected]
Empty Nesters Hanukkah
Get Together
Saturday, December 9 at 5:30 pm
At the Fillman’s Home

Reply to [email protected] and I will provide the address.

Please let me know if you would like to provide an entrée, salad, side dish, appetizer or dessert.

RSVP by December 1
RSVP to Lauren at [email protected]
Hamilton
Theater Discussion
Wednesday, December 13
7:00pm

Dr. Jay Levinson, Hamilton devotee and Temple Solel Holocaust teacher, will lead a discussion about the transcendent piece of musical theater that is sweeping the nation and coming to the ASU Gammage Theater in January.

In the discussion you will find amazing discoveries about the play and the Jewish influence on Alexander Hamilton.

This is a once in a lifetime theater piece and a discussion you will want to participate in.

Wayne Stutzer Discusses the 2018 Economic Outlook
 
Sunday, December 10, 2017 10:30 am
 
Senior Vice President, RBC Wealth Management
 

Temple Solel is pleased to host Wayne Stutzer, noted financial analyst and radio and TV personality, who will speak on “2018: A New Year Economic Outlook.” The presentation will invite audience questions .  Everyone welcome!
 
Wayne Stutzer is a Senior Vice President and Financial Consultant for RBC Wealth Management, a division of the Royal Bank of Canada. He has over 30 years of experience working with investors to achieve financial goals. He hosts a radio talk show every Sunday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Newsradio 92.3 FM, discussing important current events impacting the market and answering listener questions. In addition, Wayne can be seen daily at 5:20 am on Fox 10 News. Over the last 30 years, he has taught courses for Phoenix College and Rio Salado College through their life-long learning programs. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, and has a master’s degree in educational psychology.

This provocative and interesting program is open to the entire community and all are welcome to attend.
Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service
Date:   Monday, December 11
Time:    6:00 pm

Author: Michael Bar-Zohar

Discussion Leader: Judy Schaffert

For more information contact Nina Tobias at


Please bring a potluck item to share!
The Gift Shop is looking for volunteers. For more information, please contact
Carol Brillman, at  [email protected]
We are excited to announce that ticket sales are now live on the LOLsolel website! The Solel Preschool and Temple Solel are thrilled to host LOLsolel (formerly SOLELebration)! We have renamed this year’s annual fundraiser in the interest of adding a new, fun twist, and we are very excited about this unique event benefitting the entire Solel community. LOLsolel will be an evening of comedy, cocktails, and cuisine featuring a live, classic, comedian, three-course plated dinner, delightful dancing, a silent auction, and other fabulous fun. We expect 400 guests to laugh the night away at a brand new venue, The Clayton House in Old Town Scottsdale.
Mitzvah Projects
Sadie Shapiro is collecting items for the Arizona Animal Welfare League, which is supported entirely by private funding. In addition to monetary donations, there are many items that they are in need of to provide for the health, wellness, emotional and behavior needs of the animals in their care. All items should be brought no later than 12/17. Thanks for your support!
IN THE COMMUNITY
Valley Interfaith Project – 27 Years of Working for the Common Good

Valley Interfaith Project
Delegates Assembly

Thursday, November 30, 2017, 6:30-8:30 pm
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
4455 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley

Agenda:
Understanding Political Power in Arizona, the Issues that will
Profoundly Shape our Future:
  • Work
  • Education
  • Water
Action Strategy Proposals for 2018:
  • Launch Spring House Meeting Campaign – organization wide
  • Expand Arizona Career Pathways – A three-year plan for job training
  • Support Public Education – targeting efforts in key legislative districts
Hiring Our Next Lead Organizer