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Gugulethu Moyo: In pursuit of justice
One might question how a girl that grew up in Zimbabwe, earned a law degree from Oxford and married a…Mayor Kate Gallego: Fierce advocate for…
Kate Gallego’s path to becoming mayor of Phoenix started when she won a runoff election with Daniel Valenzuela on March…Tikkun Olam Top Ten
In 2019, we published our first “Tikkun Olam Top Ten.” We are continuing the tradition with what we intend to…Arizona Mayors Unite Against Anti-Semitism
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the leading global Jewish advocacy organization. From city halls to Capitol Hill, at the UN and in world capitals, AJC works to impact policy and opinion on some of the most important issues facing the Jewish people: fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate, strengthening Israel’s place in the…
Pam Bhullar joins Valley Beit Midrash
Pam Bhullar has joined Valley Beit Midrash as its operations coordinator. In this role, she will be managing the day-to-day operations for this 501(c)(3) that is dedicated to community relations and leadership development. Pam has a diverse background in small business digital marketing, mentoring youth, online teaching and years of volunteering with organizations such as…
Arizona Hillel Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the University of Arizona Hillel Foundation is delighted to welcome native Tucsonan Jessica Emerson McCormick – who has worked in Jewish organizations, municipal government, and as a writer – as Executive Director of the University of Arizona Hillel Foundation. Jessica will start on July 1, 2021, succeeding Michelle Blumenberg,* who…
Maria Konnikova Joins FIDF’s First-Ever National Poker Tournament
Photo: Maria Konnikova Prize-winning author and international poker champion Maria Konnikova is confirmed to join celebrity poker players Eli Elezra and commentator Jeff Platt for Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’ (FIDF) first-ever National Poker Tournament on May 2 at 7 pm EST. Maria Konnikova most recently authored The Biggest Bluff, a New York Times…
Noa Tishby to Host “Celebrating the Remarkable,” AABGU’s Virtual Event Honoring Dr. Ruth
Photo: Noa Tishby Actress, producer, activist and author Noa Tishby will emcee the upcoming American Associates Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) virtual event, “Celebrating the Remarkable,” which takes place on April 25. “I am delighted to be hosting ‘Celebrating the Remarkable’ for American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. AABGU’s valuable work in helping…
Arizona Gives Day Starts at 12:01 am on Tuesday, April 6
Early Giving Already Generated Nearly $843,000 in Donations WHAT 9thannual Arizona Gives Day 24-hour online fundraising event begins at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, April 6. 1,043 Arizona nonprofits are registered. Early Giving, which began March 16, has already generated more than $630,000 in donations from almost 4,700 donors. Last year’s Arizona Gives Day raised a…
Submit Names of Holocaust Victims to be Read at Yad Vashem
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, names of Holocaust victims are recited in Yad Vashem’s Hall of Remembrance and the Hall of Names. The public is invited to participate in this ceremony, reading names of relatives and friends murdered in the Holocaust, or reading names of victims provided to them by Yad Vashem from the Central Database of…
New JFCS Creative Aging Virtual Classes Start Soon
Creative Aging is a national movement aimed at fostering an understanding of the vital relationship between creative expressions and quality of life for older adults. These participatory, fun classes stimulate the mind and body and provide an outlet for artistic expressions. Classes are offered by Jewish Family & Children’s Service through Zoom. Creative Aging…
Women in Business Spotlight
Photo: Ellie Friedman Sacks. Photo by Karianne Munstedt. Photographer Karianne Munstedt did a photoshoot with Ellie Friedman Sacks, Executive Director of Jewish Free Loan and then featured her in her Women in Business Spotlight. The following is a Q&A Karianne shared: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆? I think a part of…
Lowe’s is giving away free gardening kits
Lowe’s is helping people to transform their homes this April with free curbside gardening kits. With more people spending time at home due to the pandemic, Lowe’s said they want to help people feel confident in those spaces. According to Lowe’s, nearly 90% of respondents who completed a home improvement project last year said they…