The annual day-long event of Jewish learning featuring presenters from all walks of Jewish life who speak on a wide range of topics will return again this year in a virtual format. Last year, due to the pandemic, the event was held virtually instead of in person at Arizona State University, and it was very…
No one knows how the Covid-19 pandemic – or the various iterations of it – will impact in-person school going forward, but one thing is certain, at-home learning for students and teachers is here to stay. We are in the age of distance learning, and that means teaching through the digital divide will continue to…
Photo: Kim Klett recorded a virtual tour of the Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center. On July 9, 2021, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2241, requiring that all Arizona students receive education on the Holocaust and other genocides during their K-12 education at least twice between seventh and 12th grade. But long before that…
By Amy Hummell Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) was formed in 2009 when the Jewish Special Education International Consortium got together for their annual meeting. Two of the members presented the idea of selecting a specific month for all communities to raise awareness and share resources on the topic of disability. Becca…
By Michael C. Johnson The extent that we can assure that every American child receives a relevant and contemporary education today will dictate the health of our economy, our global standing and the general welfare of our society for the remainder of this century. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer such a guarantee, not…
With the ongoing pandemic, not to mention cold and flu season, it’s more important than ever to take care of our health. We all know that getting enough sleep, lowering anxiety, exercising and getting outside is all good for our immune system, but what we eat can also boost our immune system and increase our…
For more than a quarter of a century, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) has celebrated Jewish culture through film, bringing an exciting lineup of films to Arizona, honoring Jewish traditions and heritage. From Feb. 10 through Feb. 27, the 26th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival will screen films showcasing the best of Jewish…
Photo: Monte Moore is the exclusive artist for The Mandalorian Collection for Thomas Kinkade Studios. By Jessica Gonzalez Artists from throughout Arizona, the Western United States and even the world will transform the desert of North Scottsdale into Arizona’s premier venue for collecting fine art during the 10-week Arizona Fine Art EXPO beginning Friday, Jan….
Mostly Kosher, the LA-based Klezmer-Rock Band sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard before – and that’s exactly the way it should be! They will be performing their signature blend of Jewish cultural music, jazz, Latin, rock and folk for a concert the whole family will enjoy at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Jan….
Knitting Without Borders was started in 2010 by Loredana Delucchi of New York. Since its inception, has donated thousands of handmade teddy bears to orphanages, schools, remote villages and hospitals across the world to children undergoing medical tests or treatments. Her friends, family and co-workers picked up their knitting needles and crochet hooks to help…
