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Havdalah With Three Rabbis and One Cantor at Temple Beth Shalom Sun City 50th Anniversary
Thanks to Marsha G. for the Photos.
danaevankaplan
Mar 3, 20201 min read


Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley celebrates 50 years
Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley celebrates its 50th anniversary on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29. Ellen O’Brien | Staff...
danaevankaplan
Feb 27, 20203 min read


How ‘Love at First Sight’ Saved a 170-Year-Old Synagogue
How ‘Love at First Sight’ Saved a 170-Year-Old Synagogue -- I am quoted in this article which appears in this week's Bedford and Bowery,...
danaevankaplan
Jan 16, 20202 min read


Another Coyote?
Right near the temple, I saw this coyote as I was driving off today at about 2 PM. Is it the same coyote from a few weeks ago? What is he...
danaevankaplan
Jan 2, 20201 min read


The Caregiver's Magic Tree
I have been given my very own Caregiver's Magic Tree! Denise, pictured below with my dog Lily, has been working with me since my arrival...
danaevankaplan
Dec 25, 20191 min read


Coyote Heading Toward Our Temple!
Yesterday as I was leaving the temple at just before 11 AM, I saw a coyote walking in the parking lot of the First Presbyterian Church...
danaevankaplan
Dec 20, 20191 min read


Rain in Arizona!!!
We made it home just before it rained. The sky had begun to turn cloudy a few minutes earlier The dogs were ready to head home before...
danaevankaplan
Dec 9, 20191 min read


Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
We live in a world that embodies a global economy, global villages and global warming, but the kernel that becomes the stimulant for...
danaevankaplan
Dec 7, 20192 min read


Brotherhood breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn in Surprise, Arizona
21 members of Brotherhood gathered for breakfast this week. Thanks to President Denny C. for his leadership. Denny took the photo above...
danaevankaplan
Nov 18, 20191 min read


Just Published in the Daily Independent -- "Interfaith Families Discuss Chanukah, Christmas Cel
Interfaith families discuss Chanukah, Christmas celebrations Posted Saturday, November 9, 2019 6:00 am By Roger Ball Twitter:...
danaevankaplan
Nov 17, 20191 min read


Simchat Torah Photos from Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, Sun City
Everyone has gloves! We all danced and sang and celebrated the ending of the reading of the Torah and the beginning of the reading cycle...
danaevankaplan
Nov 3, 20191 min read


Chocolate Birthday Cake!
Thank you to everyone who sent me a birthday card! And thank you for the delicious chocolate cake - now long gone!!!
danaevankaplan
Oct 29, 20191 min read


Just Published in Phoenix Jewish News Parshat Bereshit Genesis 1:1-6:8 Rabbi Dana Evan
This week we start reading the Torah from the beginning. The parsha is one of the most fascinating portions in the entire Torah. Indeed,...
danaevankaplan
Oct 25, 20193 min read


New Membership Shabbat at Temple Beth Shalom in Sun City, Arizona
We had a wonderful New Member Shabbat this past Friday night at our temple. Above, here is a photo of the new members who participated....
danaevankaplan
Oct 18, 20191 min read


Meeting the Day After Yom Kippur With Our Local Congresswoman Debbie Lesko
A small group had the opportunity to meet with our local Representative, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko. We spoke about Israel, Yom Kippur...
danaevankaplan
Oct 10, 20191 min read


The Valley’s new rabbis prepare their High Holiday sermons
The High Holidays are an especially busy time for a rabbi, and it makes the preparation a high-pressure endeavor. Some rabbis prepares...
Nick Enquist
Sep 12, 20195 min read


From This Week's Arizona Jewish News -- "New rabbi to take position at Temple Beth Shalom o
Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley’s newest spiritual leader, Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan. Rabbi Shelley Moss has been Temple Beth Shalom...
danaevankaplan
Jun 28, 20192 min read


My Recent Book Quoted in an Article in Italian Magazine Bet Magazine Mosaico!
Rav David Sciunnach: «Noi rabbini continuiamo a esserci e a far sentire la nostra voce» 17 Giugno 2019 Ebraismo di Rav David Sciunnach...
danaevankaplan
Jun 19, 201910 min read


Speaking at the Hayim Perelmuter Conference in Jewish-Christian Dialogue
Hayim Perelmuter Conference in Jewish-Christian Dialogue The Hayim Perelmuter Conference will take place at Catholic Theological Union in...
danaevankaplan
Apr 29, 20192 min read


I was a Half Block from the Mardi Gras shooting Last Night!
I was sitting at a table outside OK Bicycle Shop last night with a friend when I suddenly heard 3 shots fired and then saw about 20...
danaevankaplan
Feb 24, 20192 min read
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