Daily Archives: January 2, 2014
An enchanted evening
If three cantors walked into a bar in Tucson, would they sing mariachi? Probably not, but if three cantors walked onto a stage for a concert in Tucson, they would likely sing songs in Yiddish, Ladino, Hebrew and English. This is what you can expect at “An Enchanted Evening – A Jewish Music Concert,” on…
Looking for Love: Proper Pacing for New Relatonships
Choosing the right pace, as well as developing momentum, is an important facet of new relationships. It’s important to take it neither too fast nor too slow. If you’re taking it too fast, this could mean that after one interaction you decide that you’ve met your soul mate and you’re already hearing wedding bells ringing…
Jeremy Ben-Ami speaks on the two-state solution
First and foremost, J Street founder and President Jeremy Ben-Ami wants everyone to know that “We believe in the right of the Jewish people to a national homeland in Israel, in the Jewish and democratic values on which Israel was founded, and in the necessity of a two-state solution.” Ben-Ami and Carmi Gillon, the former director…
Israel must now focus on U.N.’s final agreement with Iran
My mother-in-law, Tamar, was born in Shiraz, Iran. Along with her parents and siblings, she made the long and dangerous journey to Israel in 1951, arriving at the age of 12. Although she rarely has the opportunity to speak her native Farsi, she is still fluent and follows Iranian events closely, both in the mainstream…
Performing in Arizona: Itzhak Perlman
Most musicians tend to reduce their professional engagements as they age. Not Itzhak Perlman. If anything, Perlman has increased his activities. In addition to his 40-plus years as one of the world’s premier violinists, in recent years he has returned to his alma mater – Juilliard – to teach. He’s also embarked on a second…
Waiting tables and acting: tragedy, comedy or universal truth?
Oy! Twenty-nine years as a waiter? Probably not any Jewish mother’s first choice for her son – or ANY mother’s for that matter. The money may not be bad, but where’s the chance for advancement, the opportunity to make a name for yourself or to help society? That’s what Brad Zimmerman kept hearing over and…
Money Matters
Jim Cramer, host of MAD Money on CNBC, has a problem. The sound-effects specialist and equal-opportunity stock mocker has noticed a compelling trend on Wall Street. It seems those stocks and sectors that tend to do well in a recovery are declining, even as those which advance amid slowdowns are attracting capital. The cantankerous Mr….
Descendants of Holocaust survivors sought to provide “Care Across Generations”
Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’ Association, Jewish Family & Children’s Service Aleinu, and Generations After-Descendants of Holocaust Survivors in Greater Phoenix are launching Care Across Generations, which will train volunteers to help and honor Holocaust survivors. Many survivors, either living alone or declining in their abilities, may benefit from assistance provided by volunteers. Care Across Generations will…
The Valley Newsroom keeps things stimulating
What happens when you get more than 25 self-proclaimed “news-junkies” into the same room? According to retired pediatrician and class leader, Michael Epner, “We create a group of highly educated seniors who enjoy sharing our opinions on a spectrum ranging from ultra-conservative to ultra-liberal with one another, and we feel safe and well-respected in doing…