Through Sept 6
Monsters Under the Bed – Paintings & Drawings by Curt Kiwak at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson.
520-299-3800 or tucsonjcc.org.
Through Sept 29
Mapping Q, an innovative community arts education program where LGTBQ+ youth explore representations of self within art, museums, and the wider community, at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. 520-299-3800 or tucsonjcc.org.
Sept 2
Senior Shabbat Luncheon with The Shinshinim includes music, Shabbat blessings, lunch and a featured program. 11 am at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. $15; please pay more if you can, less if you can’t. 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org.
Sept 5
Labor Day Member Appreciation Celebration at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Splash park, hot dogs, watermelon, swimming, bounce house, inflatable slide, games and activities. Guests welcome. 11 am-3 pm. Free. 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org.
Sept 6, 13, 20 & 27
Talmud on Tuesday at 6 pm, Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. Free. 520-745-5550 or caiaz.org.
Project Jewish Love’s Are You Date Ready? You’ll learn what conscious dating principles are, how you can apply them to find an ideal partner in this weekly workshop held at 6 pm. Free. Email jenn@projectjewishlove.com for more information and early registration.
Sept 7 & 12
Jewish Studies Classes. See page 86
Sept 7, 14 & 21
Adult Education Kollel explores “Finding Our Way into the New Year.” 3-week series; $18 plus food donation for the Community Food Bank (please bring to class). RSVP by Sept 2. 7-9 pm. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson. 520-745-5550 ext. 225 or caiaz.org.
Sept 7 & 21
Mahj Meetup at 1-3:30 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix. All skill levels are welcome. Mahj experts are on hand to help beginners. Bring your 2016 Mah Jongg League Card and a set if you have one. Snacks provided. 602-944-3359 ext. 123 or bethelphoenix.com.
Sept 7-Oct 2
In The Heights is a story of a young storeowner watching the joys and heartbreaks of his tight-knit community as they pass through his bodega. Call for prices and times. Phoenix Theatre, 100 E McDowell Road, Phoenix. 602-254-2151 or phoenixtheatre.com.
Sept 9
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner at 5:45 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Invite your friends and family to this community-wide dinner. $20, adults; $10, children; free, under age 5. Please make your reservations with Alicia at 602.944.3359 ext. 113 or amoskowitz@bethelphoenix.com.
NowGen Shabbat Hop at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. Meet at 6:15 pm for Prayer Lab Shabbat Service, followed by kosher Shabbat dinner at 7:30 pm. $10. Presented by NowGen Phoenix.480-634-4900 or nowgen@jewishphoenix.org.
Sept 9-Oct 11
Discoveries Unfinished with Peaceful Delight features works by Christine Zabramny and paintings by Betty Seery at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Monday-Thursday, 9 am-9 pm; Sunday & Friday 9 am-6 pm. Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays. All are welcome. Artists’ reception Sunday, Sept 11, 2- 4 pm. 520-299-3000 ext. 106 or tucsonjcc.org.
Sept 10
One Hit Wanderer: One Man’s Rock & Roll Journey in Story and Song. See page 34
Sept 10, 14, 24 & 30
Upcoming Shows at the Fox! Features Whose Live Anyway? Sept. 10; The Monkees Sept. 14; Mary Chapin Carpenter Sept. 24 and Big Head Todd and the Monsters Sept. 30. 7:30pm. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress St., Tucson.
520-547-3040 or foxtucson.com.
Sept 10-30
King Charles III explores the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of democracy, and the conscience of its most famous family. Presented by Arizona Theatre Company; performances in Phoenix Oct. 6-23. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S Scott Ave., Tucson. arizonatheatre.org.
Sept 11
A Day of Remembrance. See page 86
SOS Open House Orientation and Training for prospective and current Smile On Seniors volunteers at 11:30 am. Light brunch served. 2110 East Lincoln Drive, Phoenix. Reservations at 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
CPR First Aid course 1-5 pm. Certification by the American Heart Association upon completion. 2110 East Lincoln Drive, Phoenix. Reservations at 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
Re-Engage with Judaism at Temple Kol Ami,
15030 N 64th St., Scottsdale. The Reform Temple will hold an adult-centric Open House from 4:30-6:30 pm. Free. 480-951-9660 or nancy@templekolami.org.
Sept 11 & 25
Blanket Boosters at 9 am at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Beginners are welcome, yarn and crochet hooks are provided. Blankets are donated to local organizations that help children in crisis. For more information, contact Sandy at 602-249-3778 or ssandy6807@gmail.com.
Sept 12
Women’s Study Group at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson from noon-1 pm. Rabbi Robert Eisen leads monthly discussions based on The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman’s Commentary on the Torah. Free. Bring your own dairy lunch; beverages and dessert provided. 520-745-5550 ext. 230 or caiaz.org.
Sept 12, 19 & 26
Beginner’s Tai Chi at Temple Beth Shalom of the East Valley, 3400 N Dobson Road, Chandler at 2:30 pm. Open to the general public; no experience required. 480-897-3636 or taichi@tbsev.org.
Sept 14
Movie Matinee Club at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix from 1-3 pm. “Remember” (2015) with Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau. Free. 602-944-3359 ext. 123 or bethelphoenix.com.
Book Club at Beth El Congregation from 6:30-8 pm. The Bridal Chair by Gloria Goldreich. Free. Pizza and wine available for $5. 602-944-3359 ext. 123 or bethelphoenix.com.
Sept 15
Beth El Women’s League International Dinner for new, returning and prospective members of Women’s League. 6:30-8 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix. $20. 602-944-3359 ext. 113 or bethelphoenix.com.
Book Discussion features Pumpkinflowers by Matti Friedman. Discussion led by Lawrence Bell, Ph.D. Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. 7 pm. Free. 602-241-7870 or azjhs.org.
NowGen Happy Hour at The Bee’s Knees, 2401 E Camelback Road, Phoenix from 6-8 pm. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s NowGen for young Jewish adults. Engage, network and have fun at the newly renovated Camby Hotel. facebook.com/nowgenphx.
Sept 16
Summer Film Festival at Grayhawk Community Association office, 7940 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association presents “A Yiddish World Remembered” at 7:30 pm. For information call Arlene at 480-585-4437.
Wine and Cheese Open House at Beth Ami Temple. See page 86
Sept 17-May 31
John Coleman: Past/Present/Future features the artist’s creations in charcoal, graphite, oil and bronze, plus some works in progress. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale. Included with museum admission: $13, adults; $11, seniors (65+) and active military; $8, students (full-time with ID) and children (6-17); free to museum members and children 5 and under. 480-686-9539 or scottsdalemuseumwest.org.
Sept 18
Café Kehillah at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Have a cup of coffee and nosh at our USY community cafe. Proceeds benefit USY. 8:30-9:30am. 602-944-3359 ext. 123 or bethelphoenix.com.
Super Sunday Fall Phone-A-Thon. Grab some friends and help the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix raise funds to help Jews in need and to build vibrant Jewish communities in Greater Phoenix, Israel and in 70 countries around the world. Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 9 am-1 pm. jewishphoenix.org/phoneathon.
Mah Jongg Tournament and Silent Auction. See page 86
Sept 20
Smile on Seniors: Schmooze & Pastry with Chani features homemade pastries and conversations led by Chani Levertov. 11 am-noon at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
Lucy Aharish: No Apologies. See page 86
Sept 21
The Power of You Speaker Series. See page 86
Sept 21-Oct 9
Liberace! See page 45
Sept 22
Lunch and Learn: Pirkei Avot at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix from 11:30 am-1 pm. Study with other adult learners while enjoying a delicious lunch and lively discussion . $5. RSVP to Nanci at 602-944-3359 ext. 123 or nsiegelmanson@bethelphoenix.com.
Life & Legacy End of Year Celebration.
See page 80
Sept 22, 23, 24, 29 & 30
Ballet Under the Stars See page 36
Sept 23
Project Jewish Love Singles Shabbat Dinner at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix. All singles over 40 are welcome. 7:30 9 pm. Please reserve your seat in advance. $36. RSVP at projectjewishlove.com/events.
Sept 24
Neshamah Minyan: A Service of and for the Soul at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson from 9:30-10:30 am. Jordan Hill, storyteller and founder/director of the Mindfulness Education Exchange, guides participants in deepening their relationship with the service, raising their prayer experience and developing practices and understandings for everyday life. Free. 520-745-5550 or caiaz.org.
Selihot Program and Service at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson from 8-11:15 pm. The evening includes a wine, cheese and dessert reception; Havdallah program “Areshet S’fateinu … May the Words of Our Lips … Translating Prayer into Song;” the changing of the Torah covers and a moment to honor our minyan; followed by the opening service to the High Holy Days, Selihot, at 10:00 pm. Free. Reservations requested by Sept 19. 520-745-5550 ext. 242 or caiaz.org.
Sept 25
Kever Avot Memorial Service at Evergreen Cemetery, Congregation Anshei Israel section, 3015 N Oracle Road, Tucson from 10:30-11 am. 520-745-5550 or caiaz.org.
Annual Women’s Book Brunch at Congregation Chofetz Chayim/Southwest Torah Institute Women’s Academy of Jewish Studies, 5150 E Fifth St., Tucson from 10:45 am-1:30 pm. Written by Rabbi Nachum Seltzer, Incredible! is the biography of Rabbi Yossi Wallis. Registration at 10:45 am, brunch and book discussion at 11 am. $36 includes book and brunch. 520-591-7680 or tucsontorah.org.
Jewish Genetic Diseases Center Education and Screening. See page 87
Northwest Fun in the Sun Day at Riverfront Park, 551 N Lambert Place, Tucson from 1-4 pm. Enjoy a one-mile walk, inflatable obstacle courses, activity tables, popcorn, food trucks and more! Free. 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org.
Dan Fellner on Eastern Europe. See page 87
Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin. 7pm. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N Arizona Ave., Chandler. 480-782-2680 or chandlercenter.org.
Sept 28
Art Addicts Craft Club at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix from 1-3 pm. Barbara Becker of Art for Fun! Studio and Gallery will teach silk painting. Class size limited to 16 participants. $20 for supplies. RSVP to Alicia at 602.944.3359 ext. 113 or amoskowitz@bethelphoenix.com.
Sept 29
Ladies First: Leading in Career & Community.
See page 87
Sept 30
Parkinson’s 101. See page 87
Shabbat Under the Stars at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson from 5:45-6:45 pm. 520-745-5550 or caiaz.org.
Sept 30-Oct 2
Prescott Jazz Summit 2016. See page 32
Oct 2-4
Shana Tovah!
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Oct 2. The Jewish New Year marks the beginning of 5777 on the Hebrew calendar.
Oct 8
A Jew Year’s Eve Jewbilee. See page 82
