Members of The Slingshot Fund evaluation team are on target when they aim a percentage of their annual allocations to benefit the Scottsdale-based Women’s Jewish Learning Center. “Slingshot,” launched in 2003 by a cadre of young Jews preparing to become involved in their families’ philanthropic efforts, is a guidebook that each year highlights “the 50…
By Stuart Wachs In honor of National Women’s History month, let’s celebrate the rich history of women’s impact on our local Jewish community and the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s plans for the future. Women’s philanthropy has been an important part of the federation movement for decades and has played an important role in Phoenix….
Arizona State University President Dr. Michael Crow will speak about The Power of Investing in Israel as the keynote speaker at Jewish National Fund’s annual Breakfast for Israel March 6. “President Michael Crow is a fellow Eagle Scout and has written forwards for three of our most recent children’s books,” says Rodney Glassman, event co-chair…
One of my close friends has a teenage son who consistently challenges both her and her husband in every imaginable way. Often as I watch their travails, I feel like I’m sitting at a Harkin’s Theatre watching my very own preview of coming attractions. And much like I feel at the theater, the previews are…
Let’s start with a brief genetics lesson. Each of us has 23 pairs of chromosomes that carry our genetic code. One of each pair comes from the father, and the other comes from the mother. The first 22 pairs are called “autosomal” chromosomes, and the 23rd pair is the “sex chromosome,” which determines a person’s…
The record warm days in February in Arizona serve as a potent reminder that summer will be here in no time. It’s time to start thinking about camp for the kids. While there are lots of options these days, the three JCCs in the state want to give kids the option to enjoy their offerings…
As computers, cell phones and other evolving technologies become more tightly woven into the fabric of our daily lives, summer camps struggle with a growing dichotomy. As a business, camps rely on technology to efficiently manage everything from registration and medical information to alumni relations. But camp has traditionally been a technology-free oasis that allows…
By Lucia Schnitzer We’re just weeks away from experiencing the wonderful Passover festivities with our families and friends. Our limited food options create culinary challenges, but we can still create amazing meals for the seder and for the week. Along with not consuming chametz (leavened bread), many of us do not consume kitniyot, which include…
By Teddy Weinberger The Passover season in Israel goes into full force right after Purim, that is, one month before the holiday. Israeli employers are encouraged to purchase various gifts for their employees, and consumers are encouraged to buy anything and everything in honor of the holiday. While it usually makes more economic sense to…
By Rich Geller Passover is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for spring cleaning! If your New Year’s resolution to finally get organized never quite panned out, Pesach presents the perfect opportunity to make good on that promise. The Torah instructs us to rid our homes of hametz or leavened foods in…
