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Irin Carmon: The face of feminism today
Award-winning journalist Irin Carmon, 36, says her earliest feminist memory is going to her school library wanting to read biographies…
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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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Ahron Cohen and the Arizona Coyotes – a winning combination
Photo: Ahron Cohen, CEO of the Arizona Coyotes Ahron Cohen celebrated his first anniversary as president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes this past summer. An anniversary of any kind is a means of celebration, but this one is made extra special by the fact that Ahron is also the youngest CEO ever of a…
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Arizona Jewish Historical Society to honor Marnie & Harvey Dietrich with the 2019 Jerry Lewkowitz Heritage Award
Photo: Harvey and Marnie Dietrich Please join the Arizona Jewish Historical Society in honoring Marnie and Harvey Dietrich. Together, this dynamic couple has enriched not only the local Jewish community of Phoenix, but the state of Arizona, the nation and have also had tremendous impact globally through their activism, volunteerism, civic engagement and philanthropy. Proceeds…
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To Life! Stepping up and stepping back
I arrived in Tucson in the sweltering heat of the summer of 1976 with the intent of visiting my Aunt Gen for a few weeks and enhancing my already freckled tan. But what began as a pit stop on a cross country trip ended up 43 years later as my cherished home and community. Gen…
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Making the most of the encore years
Photo: Mort Dubnow, left, and Mark Cohen New York Times columnist Frank Bruni recently wrote the following: “The hell of aging is limits.” Two longtime Valley physicians are dynamically and dramatically setting no limits to their retirement years. In fact, they are crafting new and challenging outlets for their energy, intellect and creativity. Mark Cohen,…
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Chef’s Corner: : Stack it up…
This small dish dresses up any table as an elegant appetizer. It’s visually appealing and looks more complicated to prepare than it is. Substitutions for the recipe below can include pineapple, guava, cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, quinoa, rice, cauliflower rice and cooked fish. There’s no limit to the layers, colors and taste profile you wish…
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Lauren B. Grossman’s Life: A Delicate Balance
Have you noticed how people’s lives sometimes mirror their own artistic endeavors? Take Lauren Grossman, for instance. This multi-faceted lady entertained friends as a talented juggler back in college. Today, the busy 64-year-old juggles with the same dexterity her own health issues, activities as a wife and mother, managing her husband’s dental practice and working…
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Biz Ins – October
JFCS Announces Janice Dinner as Vice Chair of Board of Directors The Board of Directors for Jewish Family & Children’s Service is pleased to announced that Janice Dinner has been appointed to vice chair. Janice previously served on the board, working alongside other members to carry out JFCS’ mission of strengthening the community through making…
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Dr. Julie Davis-Best: Treating patients like family
Photo: Dr. Julie Davis-Best, M.D. Dr. Julie Davis-Best, M.D. had been working for a large group practice when she was talking to a friend/mentor on the labor and delivery floor one morning at 3 am. She had been looking into going out on her own, so she wanted to get this doctor’s opinion since she…
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Marni Steinberg: Creating a parenting community
Photo: Attendees at the first iGen Parenting session. Marni Steinberg originally got the idea for iGen Parenting when she was listening to friends talking about the tribulations that their kids were going through in middle school. “I just felt like it would be great if there were some additional parenting resources to address these topics…
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Traveling solo? Book that trip!
FTLO Travel is a group travel company for young professionals (ages 25-39) looking to explore the world while meeting new people. Their laid-back group trips are hassle-free (like a vacation) but have the adventure and cultural enrichment of solo travel. Not only do they spend countless hours planning the best itineraries, but they also try to curate groups of…