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In the early 1950s, a group of Holocaust survivors who made it to Phoenix joined together to form a traditional Jewish synagogue. They built a simple but beautiful house of worship a few blocks southeast of Phoenix' 1st successful permanent synagogue. They called their synagogue Beit Evree or Beth Hebrew. Within a few years, though, their traditionalism evolved into a minhag of conservative Judaism. The 1st successful permanent orthodox synagogue in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona was created a decade and a half later in 1965 by Rabbi David Rebibo when he brought together Beth Joseph Congregation.

Number 1 Beth Joseph Congregation The largest and earliest successful permanent orthodox shul. Led by a dynamic rabbi and 2 assistant rabbis, this shul has been and is a central address for many Jewish learning experiences and celebrations. Beth Joseph Congregation, Hebrew Academy, and Vaad HaKashruth Founded in 1965, this shul is devoted to orthodox Judaism even while welcoming all Jews. Longest serving rabbi: founding Rabbi David Rebibo, 49 years, 1965 - 2014. Members and/or additional clergy of note: Rabbi Mayer Freedman.

Number 2 Kehillas Shomrei Emunim (and Yeshivas HaTurim) Rav Shimon Yerucham Green founded Shomrei Emunim with other Phoenicians in the summer of 2012 as a shul and place of learning. Its Yeshivas Haturim offers adult men the opportunity for advanced Torah study.

Number 3 Young Israel A modern orthodox affiliate of the Young Israel movement. Young Israel of Phoenix. Founded in 1993, YI, is a modern orthodox house of prayer and study, committed to education and community. This YI has many dynamic active Phoenician members including a President of the National Organization of Young Israel. Longest serving rabbi: Rabbi Chaim Silver, 9 years, 1996 -2005.

Number 4 The Phoenix Community Kollel The Phoenix Community Kollel is a center for advanced Torah studies founded in 2000. It provides opportunities to study in depth our Jewish texts.

Young Israel, The Phoenix Community Kollel, Ohr HaTorah Congregation, and Shaarei Tsion Ohel Bracha share this building in the heart of North Central Phoenix, each with their own aron kodesh.

Number 5 Ohr HaTorah Congregation Ohr HaTorah is an orthodox shul founded in 2007 by the Phoenix Community Kollel. One of the congregation's well-respected rabbis is Rabbi Raphael Landesman.

Number 6 Shaarei Tzion Ohel Bracha This synagogue is a central address for Bucharian Jews founded in 2004.

Number 7 Phoenix Chabad - the 1st Chabad congregation of Phoenix 1990 - Present (2nd location) The 1st of the rabbis Levertov in establishing an active presence here in Phoenix. A devoted congregation, many of whom also can be met with their families on a Sunday morning in nearby Granada Park. Chabad in Phoenix This Chabad house was founded in 1977 and welcomes all. Longest serving rabbi: founding shaliach in Phoenix, Rabbi Zalman Levertov, 37 years, 1977 - 2014.

Number 8 Chabad of North Phoenix Founded in 2005 by Rabbi Mendy Levertov.

Number 9 Ahavas Torah A modern orthodox synagogue in North Scottsdale. This small synagogue attracts numerous devoted congregants within walking distance. Effective Fall, 2014, Ahavas Torah will re-locate into a new building, approximately one block away from this recent site. Ahavas Torah in North Scottsdale. Founded when the Phoenix Community Kollel added Shabbat services to its Aish Hatorah Scottsdale programming in October 2004. This shul proudly is committed to Torah, Goodness, and Deeds. Longest serving rabbi: Rabbi Ariel Shoshan, 10 years, 2004 - 2014.

Number 10 Beth Tefillah A Sephardic traditional synagogue in the heart of Kosher shopping and dining. A well-loved and active rabbi leads this Sephardic traditional congregation. Congregation Beth Tefillah, Scottsdale. Founded in 2010, this synagogue describes itself as a welcoming house of prayer. Longest serving rabbi: Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, 4 years, 2010 -2014, PLUS 4 years, 2006 - 2010, as rabbi of its predecessor, the Sephardic Cultural Center. Total rabbinic service: 8 years.

Number 11 Chabad Scottsdale An enthusiastic Chabad shul near the intersection of Scottsdale Rd and Shea Blvd. Lots of daveners and learners, many families with children, and a warm, friendly rabbi. Chabad Scottsdale. Founded in 1992, this Chabad house is one of many that provides a shul for every Jew. Longest serving rabbi: Rabbi Yossi Levertov, 22 years, 1992 - 2014.

Additional Links to Jewish Phoenix and Scottsdale

• The Phoenix Scottsdale Jewish Friendship Trail tour of the Jewish history of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona
  

  
  

• Mayor Phil Gordon, the 3rd Jewish mayor of Phoenix, AZ (2004-2012), voted the Best Mayor in North America of 2008
  

  
  

• Rabbi Albert Plotkin, the long serving rabbi of Beth Israel Temple (1950s-1990s), labeled by some as the Rabbi of the City of Phoenix
  

  
  

• Steven Spielberg, the Phoenix teenager who became one of America's and the world's best film makers
  

  
  

• The Korricks and The Diamonds, Phoenix' Jewish Merchant Princes
  

  
  

• Rosenzweig: from their small jewelry store arose major Phoenix development and philanthropy
  

Have you clicked on these other, on-line selections from Michael Alan Ross' new, The Ten Commandments Guidebook? The original humorous satirical song lyrics, Please Keep Us Wealthy, considering the 8th Commandment, Don't steal! The original song, Try to Smile and Love Your Neighbor, considering what Mr. Ross labels the 11th Commandment, Love your neighbor as yourself! The original historical poem, Zionists, considering the 10th Commandment, Don't Covet! The original Walter Mittyish style daydream, Dance before God, considering the 2nd Commandment, Have one God only! The original mystical, kabbalah vision-type, poem, Commit, considering the 1st Commandment, Recognize God/Goodness! The original, poetic blessing, for oneness, In Awe, considering the 1st Commandment, Appreciate God/Goodness! The original exhortatory poem, From Atonement to Good Deeds, considering the 7th Commandment, No adultery.

Links to Boston and New England

• Walk or bike ride with BostonWalks and explore the neighborhoods adjacent to the Charles River
  

• For 10 great places to walk with water views in Boston,
  click on this walking smiling face
  
  

• BostonWalks' The Jewish Friendship Trail - Boston's West and North Ends
  

• BostonWalks' The Jewish Friendship Trail - Boston's South End
  

• BostonWalks' The Jewish Friendship Trail - Brookline
  

• BostonWalks' The Jewish Friendship Trail - Cambridge
  

• Within walking Distance - Houses of Worship In and Around Boston-Brookline-Cambridge, Massachusetts USA
  

• Ten Reasons for Seatbelts on Schoolbuses
  

• Ten Reasons for More Bicycle Trails
  

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