Looking for cooler climes this summer? Why not travel to northern Arizona? Daytime temperatures are generally 10-15 degrees lower than Phoenix, but morning and evening temperatures often require the donning of a light sweater or jacket. Ah! Prescott is about 90 minutes from the Valley and 3½ hours from Tucson. The first capital of Arizona,…
What’s a nice Jewish boy from New York doing in a small town like Prescott? Producing, directing, selecting plays and directors, hiring musicians, coaching foreign accents, teaching fight choreography, setting up classes for students, raising money and, oh, adding a whole new second stage to a community facility. And that’s when he’s not on stage….
Summer in the city is always an invitation to escape. What better place to marvel at nature, take in mesmerizing scenery and view sweeping vistas than the Grand Canyon? Just an hour from Flagstaff to the South Rim, the Canyon offers visitors a plethora of potential adventures such as hiking, bird watching, fossil walks, day…
Contrary to popular belief, good vacation photographs are difficult to shoot. It is wrong to believe that snapping 500 digital images on a two-week vacation will produce a National Geographic documentary. Rich travel photography includes the nuance of portraits, the grandeur of landscape, the speed of photojournalism and the eye and wonder of a child….
Fun Sum-Vacations: In the Arizona desert, world-class resorts are open at prices that would have closed the front door to you and your family just a few months ago. All of the attractions that draw people during high season to Phoenix and Tucson – world-class tournament golfers, jetsetters and mild-climate followers with brazenly deep pockets…
In today’s workplace, no matter the industry, it’s rare for a person to remain in the same field for his or her entire career. In fact, many will have success in two or more career branches – bringing with them a plethora of diverse experiences and achievements that benefit each position they’re in. This is…
If you’re looking for a home in central Phoenix, residential real estate expert Bobby Lieb is the professional to consult. With decades of real estate experience, Lieb is currently an associate broker and head of the HomeSmart Elite Group. Some of the accomplishments he’s most proud of include being named HomeSmart’s top performing agent in…
The view that mind and body are separate spheres is not rooted in antiquity. It certainly has never been espoused in the Jewish tradition. Much of the traditional Jewish law, halachah, can be understood as a set of behavioral, often physical, precepts whose meaning is aimed at spiritual ends. An example is the laws of…
Psychiatrists at the University of Arizona are looking to the past to create a Center of Excellence able to promote future emotional health. From hyperthermia treatment for depressive conditions reminiscent of ancient cultures’ sweat lodges to midrashic insights on the interrelationship of mind, body and soul, the new center will draw on the wisdom of…
