Ancala Country Club 11700 E Via Linda, Scottsdale 480-391-1000 • ancalacc.com The natural beauty of the McDowell Mountains and the Ancala Country Club Golf Course adds inspiration to this inviting setting for bar/bat mitzvahs, wedding ceremonies and receptions, holiday parties or corporate meetings. Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382 623-776-8400 •…
Just in time for summer, the new aquatics center at Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center is ready for wet and wonderful fun in the sun. Featuring a 10-lane competition pool, splash pad and activity pool, The J’s aquatics center has something for everyone. It’s been designed as a destination, not just for swimmers,…
It’s interesting when something happens that makes you look at your life completely differently. Like you make some huge cosmic connection that explains something about yourself in a way you’d never thought of before. I’ve been having a lot of those moments lately. The first one came after a recent yoga class. I struggle with…
Twenty-one Arizona schools have been designated as No Place for Hate by the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL recognizes these schools for creating safe and respectful learning environments, bringing awareness to the issues of bullying and bias throughout the 2015-2016 school year. This ADL initiative offers students, teachers, administrators and family members the opportunity to create a…
June 1-Aug 1 Summer Reading Programs at the Phoenix and Scottsdale Public Libraries. Babies to adults can win prizes for reading. maricopacountyreads.org or scottsdalelibrary.org/summerreading. June 3 Tot Shabbat at 5:45-7:15 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs,…
Moving to a new city can be overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to start when you’re looking for friends and trying to make connections. The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s NowGen initiative recently launched Shalom Phoenix, a program welcoming newcomers and providing resources to engage with their new Jewish community. Jewish young adults ages…
I grew up listening to music on our family’s prized possession, a stereo system nestled deep within a richly oiled mahogany cabinet with two huge speakers that dominated the corners of our living room. Sunday mornings were dedicated to classical music, the afternoons were filled with Broadway musicals and the evenings were a potpourri ranging…
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix has announced that its 2016 allocations total $2.17 million, with almost $1.7 million funding local Jewish programs and services, and $490,000 committed to Israel and overseas. These figures represent a slight increase over last year’s allocation of $2.1 million. “Our thanks to the Jewish community for their support of…
This month, we celebrate the giving of the Torah and we recommit ourselves to living a life of Jewish values, ethics and stewardship. As we focus on how to live “Jewishly” for ourselves and our families, we can also make a huge impact on our community. It is through values that community is developed. At…
Photo courtesy Craig Thomas Craig Thomas and Jenna Lee, newlyweds who are both anchors for KOLD 13 Tucson News Now, recently honeymooned in Cuba. While exploring the island, they chose to spend Shabbat morning at Temple Beth Shalom (Templo Beth-Shalom Gran Sinagoga de la Comunidad Hebrea de Cuba), also known as Beth Shalom Grand Synagogue….
