This recipe is sure to become a family favorite and can be made vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free. It’s easy to make and takes very little preparation time. Great for game night, an after-school snack or an appetizer. Serve with your favorite dressing and veggies on the side – enjoy! Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Ingredients Avocado oil…
Common Sense welcomes Arizona director Common Sense announced on Dec. 10, 2018 that Ilana Lowery is taking on the role of Arizona director, responsible for driving a strategic effort to build Common Sense’s presence, philanthropic base and strategic partnerships throughout the state. Common Sense is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a…
As I complete my second year as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, I take great pride in where the organization is going. We have concluded our 2018 development efforts and raised nearly $5 million, which includes a $3.5 million annual campaign – an increase of $100,000 over last year. To our generous…
Today is my 65th birthday. It would also have been the 100th birthday of my father, who passed away on September 18, 2018, Erev Yom Kippur, just four months prior to his centennial year. Today I celebrate many things amidst the sadness of losing my dad whose death, although deeply felt, was not a tragedy….
Pictured above: Boys carrying the Torah at Pardes Jewish Day School. Photo by Josh Mason-Barkin The Jewish Tuition Organization announced that its board has voted to broaden the organization’s scholarship policy to accept recommended funds, effective Nov. 16, 2018. JTO supporters can now request that the money they give to the JTO go to the…
Twenty-five years is a milestone for any institution and Pardes Jewish Day School is thriving as it enters its next quarter century. “We are constantly moving the school to be future ready,” says Head of School, Peter Gordon. “And that means preparing our students for a future not yet imagined.” The power of being in…
Pictured above: Mina Rush, director of community engagement at StandWithUs. StandWithUs has a new initiative for middle school. “LINK: Discovering Your Israel Connection” is a 6-lesson unit that allows students to explore the historic Jewish roots to Israel while discovering their own personal, modern connection. After a successful pilot program, LINK is now in 122 schools nationwide. Director of…
If you’ve ever gone backpack shopping with a school-aged child, you know picking the right one is a big decision. The array of shapes, styles and patterns is matched by the range of prices. The modern backpack explicitly made for books has only been around since the mid-1970s, but it’s hard to imagine the time…
Pictured above: There are many hands-on activities for children of all ages at the annual STEM Festival held at Tucson Hebrew Academy. This year’s festival will be Sunday, April 7. When children play, they often learn. Not only can playtime improve behavior and concentration, it also helps children explore with their imaginations. Both free play…
With the end of 2018, comes time to reflect on the year’s highs and lows, the good and the bad, the most sought-after and most questionable fashion trends. And like the beginning of everyone’s typical list of new year resolutions, it’s time to purge yourself of all things holding you back from being your best…
