Think about the women you know in your life. Narrow it down to four. Imagine one of them – someone near and dear to you – suffering humiliation, mental anguish, physical pain, possibly having their life threatened, and feeling too fearful to talk about it. One in four women reports experiencing abuse at the hands…
WHAT: JFCS Seventh Annual Brighter Tomorrow luncheon WHO: Keynote speaker Jackson Katz, Ph.D.,author and educator specializing in gender violence WHY: Benefit for JFCS Shelter Without Walls WHEN: 11:45 am Friday, Feb. 26 WHERE: Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix TICKETS: jfcsaz.org or 602-279-7655 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY THE NUMBERS Courtesy Jewish Family & Children’s Service – Shelter Without Walls…
LEAH (Let’s End Abusive Households) is Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona’s domestic violence prevention program for Jewish individuals and families affected by domestic abuse in the greater Tucson area. “There’s no prejudice to domestic violence,” says LEAH Program Coordinator Andrea Siemens. “Domestic abuse occurs in all genders, ages, sexes, race, cultures, education…
My name is Francine. I am a fortunate survivor of domestic violence. The reason I say “fortunate” is because I feel there are three types of domestic violence victims. First, there is the woman that stays in the abusive environment. Second, the woman that is no longer here with us because she was killed by…
Although he was bored with his first bit part in his father’s “Beverly Hills, 90210” TV show, Randy Spelling decided in high school that he wanted to join the family business – entertainment. Randy is the son of the late Aaron Spelling, television’s most prolific producer, and Candy Spelling. He is the brother of actress…
VOSJCC hires Kim Subrin as managing director The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center has hired Kim Subrin as its managing director to provide guidance and support to J departments. Along with J President and CEO Stuart Wachs, Kim will provide the face of leadership for J members and the community. “Kim comes to…
You could say that Jane Weitzman has put her heart and soul into Art & Sole, the volume of spectacular fantasy art shoes from the Stuart Weitzman collection. The stunning 200-page volume showcases the specially commissioned footwear that have drawn crowds to the windows of the Stuart Weitzman boutique on New York’s Madison Avenue and…
Photo by Matthew Strauss Love is in the air as wedding proposals and wedding planning is in the making, and so is the stress of making it all happen. The most important thing is to remember this is about celebrating a new life together, and there is no right or wrong way to showcase what…
The Clever Koi $$$ 4236 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 thecleverkoi.com Friends have been urging me to try The Clever Koi for some time now. It always comes up in conversation about great food in Phoenix, so I had to overcome my fear of being crashed into by the light rail and get myself…
Ever since the 2010 Sports Illustrated cover story on concussions in the NFL, the subsequent suicides of Junior Seau, famed Pro Bowl linebacker for the San Diego Chargers, and other high profile players, the world has taken a serious look at the dangers of concussions, CTE and other sport-related brain injuries. Junior Seau’s autopsy revealed…
