Arizona Music Academy
1700 E Elliot Road, Ste. 11
Tempe, AZ 85284
2100 S Gilbert Road, Ste. 20
Chandler, AZ 85286
480-705-0875
arizonamusicacademy.com
Arizona Music Academy is a private studio for music education offering instruction through lessons. We offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, voice, band and orchestra instruments. We can teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced music lessons for all ages.
Brandeis National Committee-Phoenix Chapter
PO Box 13755
Scottsdale, AZ 85267-3775
480-1359-7262
Brandeisphoenix.com
This chapter offers members over 50 study groups, including book groups, current issues discussions, concerts, an Arizona author speaker series, and group outings to museums and other cultural sites. Members donate children’s books to local schools for their libraries. An annual book and author event showcase five national bestselling authors.
Desert Jewish Academy
3400 N Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-390-0971
Desertja.org
Desert Jewish Academy provides a firm foundation in academic and Judaic studies through a challenging and integrated curriculum continuously exceeding state standards. We lay the groundwork for students to be proud, knowledgeable, responsible and productive individuals. Graduates have continued their educational path by attending some of Arizona’s top intermediate schools.
International School of Arizona
9522 E San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale AZ 85258
480-422-6024
isaz.org
International School of Arizona offers a French and Spanish immersion program with French, Spanish and American accreditation. ISA serves students from age 2 through middle school. The curriculum stresses bilingualism, a solid liberal arts foundation and a global focus. ISA is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
Jewish Free Loan: Interest-Free Student Loan Program
3443 N Central Ave #707
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-230-7983
jewishfreeloan.org
Jewish Free Loan provides interest-free student loans and post-college education debt consolidation loans to members of Arizona’s Jewish community. Up to $20,000 ($5,000/year for up to four years) is available. For more information, visit jewishfreeloan.org or call 602-230-7983.
Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix
12701 N Scottsdale Road, Ste. 201
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-668-3347
Jewishgeneticsphx.org
The JGDC primarily educates about the importance of carrier screening. Every individual may carry genetic mutations. A couple with the same mutations could have a child with a genetic disease. We also educate about hereditary cancers due to the BRCA1/2 mutations and available options, the focus of our Feb. 24 luncheon.
Limmud AZ
10632 N Scottsdale Road #B-584
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Limmudaz.org
Annual full-day conference for the whole community offers a huge array of Jewish learning opportunities. Wherever you find yourself, Limmud AZ will take you one step further on your Jewish journey. A day of Jewish experiences as diverse as our community.
Madison School District
5601 N 16th St.
Phoenix 85016
602-664-7900
madisonaz.org
Madison School District is a destination school district in the heart of Phoenix that is Internationally Accredited by AdvancED. Established in 1890, Madison provides a program of public education from pre-kindergarten through grade eight, offering a variety of signature programs for students to ensure extraordinary learning for all.
New Way Academy
5048 E Oak St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-629-6850
newwayacademy.org
Founded in 1968, New Way Academy is a K-12, accredited independent school specializing in students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning difficulties. New Way offers small class sizes, individualized instruction, on-campus therapists, and numerous sports and after school opportunities, allowing students to blossom academically and socially.
Pardes Jewish Day School
12753 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Over 20 years of academic excellence. Independent K-8 school with over 300 students. Rigorous secular education with an integrated Jewish education. Experienced faculty; small class size; student-focused learning. Newly renovated campus; Technology, art, PE, music and Spanish offered. Daily Kosher lunch program. Member of the Mountain Valley Athletics League.
Rancho Solano
Preparatory School
9180 E Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-646-8200
ranchosolano.com
Rancho Solano is a PreK-12 independent school for high achieving students. Children thrive within a stimulating and welcoming international learning community that offers a highly individualized education experience completely unique to the Arizona market. We cultivate a passion to learn and the ingenuity to thrive in a global society.
Scottsdale Unified
School District
7575 E Main St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-484-6100
susd.org
SUSD offers a comprehensive and rigorous education to youth from K-12th grade. SUSD offers an International Baccalaureate program, an early college high school, advanced placement and dual enrollment courses, technical education courses, a math and science academy, competitive middle and high school sports and top rated performing arts programs.
SPOT 127 Youth
Media Center
3701 W Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85019
480-774-8350
Spot127.org
SPOT 127 is an innovative educational outreach program that provides training and mentoring in digital media production through free in-school and afterschool programs and low-cost summer boot camps. Students produce multimedia stories as part of the KJZZ Phoenix newsroom.
The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies Study Abroad
520-626-5758
judaic.arizona.edu/Arizona-Israel
Spend a month and a half in one of the most fascinating parts of the world, surrounded by thousands of years of history, where ancient and modern coexist in the meeting-place of three of the world’s great religious traditions. Non-students welcome. For details, contact Prof. David Graizbord, [email protected].
This directory includes schools and educational programs advertising in this issue of Arizona Jewish Life magazine.
