By Kira Brown, December 2014 The home is where the heart is, and each home should have heart! There’s no better designer to express heart-filled joy and visual creativity than Jonathan Adler. The brand that touts “We believe handcrafted tchotchkes are life-enhancing” brings fun to all homes. You can find Jonathan’s line in his namesake…
By Debra Rich Gettleman, December 2014 Chad Robins started weight training at age 13. That’s about the same time he began to explore his love of cooking. He was always into eating healthy, participating in sports and being active. So it’s no wonder that he’s found a way to channel all of his interests and…
By Debra Rich Gettleman, December 2014 Don’t you just love the media? If it’s not an impending hurricane in Florida, it’s Ebola coming across our shores, the next great economic depression, gangs, guns, rampant terrorists, etc. … There is always something perilous on our horizon, and the media seems to take great glee in over-reporting…
By Lucia Schnitzer, December 2014 I recently looked inside my pantry and discovered bags of silver and gold chocolate gelt left over from last Hanukkah. So what to do with all those mesh bags of chocolate coins? A) Reuse them as gifts for the kids this Hanukkah. B) Save them for the next birthday party’s…
By A. Noshman, December 2014 As a native, I love all things Arizona – except for the politics. Newly opened Southern Rail Restaurant is steeped in Arizona history, as it takes over the former location of Jay Newton’s Beef Eaters restaurant. Built in 1961, Beef Eaters was a sprawling English-themed celebration of steak and prime…
By Stephen A. Cross, CCIM, December 2014 Leasing space affords business owners the opportunity to quickly establish a professional presence and focus their capital on growing the enterprise, while also providing flexibility. However, there comes a time when the business or practice is established and space needs are known; the owner has accumulated cash reserves…
By Sheryl Quen & richard Kasper, December 2014 Year-end is a great time for giving. Roughly 25% of charitable giving happens between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, according to US News & World Report. When you donate to the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix, you aren’t just giving money – you’re perpetuating your values…
By Staff, December 2014 Carlos A. Hernández named President and CEO of JFCS of Southern Arizona -Carlos a. hernández has been named president and Ceo of Jewish family & Children’s services of southern arizona. “we welcome Mr. hernández and the leadership he will provide to our 73-year-old social and human service organization,” said JfCs Board…
By Staff, November 2014 The Phoenix Community Kollel’s inaugural event drew more than 250 people to welcome four new Kollel families on Sept. 15 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel Grand Ballroom. The new kollel families are rabbi yosef and Chani Alden, Rabbi Yaakov and Nechama Ashin, Rabbi Yaakov and Rivky Gruenebaum, and Rabbi Sholom and…
