Do you love classical music? Or, do the names Beethoven, Bach and Brahms intimidate you? Either way, Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations allow everyone – from the avid music lover to the novice – to truly enjoy a classical concert experience. Keyboard Conversations are “concerts with commentary,” as Jeffrey puts it. They are first and foremost…
Art season is in full swing this month with two juried art shows featuring acclaimed artists, wine tastings, delicious edibles, live musical performances and plenty of inspiration! Thunderbird Artists hosts its 7th annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9, 10 and 11 at 7135 E. Camelback Road in…
While other girls dreamt of the elegant wedding gowns they would someday wear, when I was young, I dreamt about my chuppah. To me, the chuppah represents the doorway into the heart of the couple married beneath. The chuppah is the most recognizable symbol of a Jewish wedding. Meaning “covering” in Hebrew and open on…
Sharon B. Megdal, Ph.D., couldn’t have guessed she would end up as the director of The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center when she earned her doctoral degree in economics from Princeton University. But some interesting twists and turns in her career led her to where she is now. She originally came to Arizona…
One of the hallmarks of modern society is unrelenting noise. The persistent sounds of traffic, sirens, cell phones, television and unsolicited conversations are all part of contemporary life and “living out loud.” We have come to accept as normative the constant bombardment of visual and auditory noise. From electronic devices which keep us plugged in,…
By Mala Blomquist and Irene L. Stillwell At the beginning of each year, millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their health. Seniors are a large part of the population that resolve again and again to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle; but just like the rest of the population, most do not keep those resolutions….
A worldwide epidemic at crisis levels, diabetes is estimated to affect 600 million people by 2035. To combat the potentially devastating consequences, Mesa resident and naturopathic doctor, Mona Morstein, ND, DHANP, has put out a clarion call aimed at altering that trajectory. Her new 560-page book, Master Your Diabetes, A Comprehensive, Integrative Approach for Both…
When you think of February, your thoughts turn to Valentine’s Day, love and heart-shaped boxes of candy. The American Heart Month was created so you spend some time also thinking about ways to keep that muscular organ in your chest going strong. About 2,200 Americans die each day of cardiovascular disease. Many believe that heart…
Have you noticed your teen compulsively taking hot showers or baths lately? Has he been complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, or unexplainable vomiting? Well, there’s a new syndrome in town and it’s hard to recognize and diagnose, and maybe even harder to treat. As marijuana legalization spreads across the country, doctors are noticing an increase…
So, we blinked and here we are already into the second month of 2018. That means we begin our campaign for Jewish needs anew, and it’s not the same old, same old. Our board recently adopted a new mission statement, To engage and strengthen a vibrant Jewish community while providing for Jews in need locally,…
