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Hip Hop International: Uniting the world through dance
Photo: Hip Hop International founders Howard and Karen Schwartz. Photo courtesy Hip Hop International What comes to mind when you…
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Bari Weiss: A moderate in an era of extremes
Pictured above: Bari Weiss. Photo by Sam Bloom In an increasingly polarized world, New York Times Opinion Editor Bari Weiss…
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Henry Winkler: Hollywood’s leading mensch
Henry Winkler will be in the Valley this month as the featured speaker for the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s…
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The latest release from Zusha
Zusha, the Hasidic/Soul/Fusion/Folk band seeking to inspire the world through their original music, has released their fourth studio album “When The Sea Split” available on all platforms Sept. 1. Today they released a video of their new single – Ad Shetehe. The album is an aural journey towards authenticity, weaving lo-fi iPhone recording of songs…
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5 Things to Remember in the Case of an Armed Shooter
By Douglas Parisi We live in a time where we need to educate ourselves and our family on unfortunate events. It’s important to empower your loved ones to take action in active shooter situations, even amidst pangs of fear. This information is designed to highlight important conceptual aspects of readiness training. The conditions that would…
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Don’t Let Stroke Strike Twice
Not all strokes can be prevented, but making healthy lifestyle choices, like exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and treating conditions such as high blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure can help reduce your risk of another one. While there are about 7.2 million stroke survivors in the United States, people who have had…
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The Jewish Agency Celebrates 90 Year Anniversary
PHOTO: Opening Assembly of The Jewish Agency for Israel in Zurich in 1929. Photo credit: Zionist Archive. Since 1929, The Jewish Agency for Israel has been working to secure a vibrant Jewish future, and 90 years later to the month, that mission is still at the heart of the organization’s operation. Marking this 90th anniversary…
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Weekend events for Aug. 23-25
Photo: Travel back in time and tour the Rosson House and enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social. Photo coutesy Heritage Square Get creative! Phoenix Center for the Arts Open House (Sat. Aug. 24). 9 am-1 pm. Free. Come out for a fun-filled morning of free art workshops and demos for the whole family. Instructors will…
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Phoenix Teen Conducts Scientific Research in Israel
Photo: Kyle Polen is pictured here with the other U.S. Bessie Lawrence participants. He is on the right, sitting on the branch of the tree in the maroon shirt. Last month, local budding scientist Kyle Polen returned from four weeks on the Weizmann Institute’s campus in Rehovot, Israel. The Weizmann Institute of Science is one…
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Authentic Flaky Halva
Cook up a batch of scrumptious halva in your own kitchen! Thought you could only get authentic halva in the shuk? ISRAEL21c’s Tayim chef shows you how to make the classic Middle East flaky sesame confection at home. Authentic Flaky Halva 2 cups tahini paste 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…
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J Youth Sports Now Registering
Photo: Chai Carr, Brayden Subrin and Hannah Veyige are excited for the Valley of the Sun JCC’s fall basketball and soccer leagues to start. Registration is now open The Valley of the Sun JCC is registering boys and girls for its youth Jeff Berkowitz Basketball and J Rec Soccer leagues. “Participating in team sports at…
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Wine on the Vine Partners with JCCs Across America
Wine on the Vine (WOTV), the flagship program of The Israel Innovation Fund (TIIF), which allows for the planting of grapevines in top Israeli wineries, announced today new partnerships with Jewish Community Centers across the United States to work together on selling grapevines. The JCCs partnering with WOTV on this pilot program are the North…
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JFCS of Southern Arizona presents ¡FlaMÉXico!
Photo: ¡FlaMÉXico! at Lincoln Center, New York City. Photo courtesy Ani Collier Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona, a non-profit mental health and community services organization, is excited to host an enchanting evening of multicultural music and dance at the historic Fox Tucson Theatre headlined by Jácome Flamenco’s nationally-acclaimed flamenco production ¡FlaMÉXico! on…