Through Nov. 20
A Palette of Fiber Arts at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. View the eclectic work of the Tucson Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Works on display include tapestry, soft sculpture, wearables and household items. Gallery hours vary. Free.
520-299-3000, tucsonjcc.org or thsg.org.
Nov. 1
Birdies, Bites and Brew at 6:30-9 pm at Topgolf Scottsdale, 9500 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale. Fundraiser for ASU Hillel with kosher bites, golf play, shuffleboard, pool, schmoozing and a 50/50 raffle. hillelasu.org.
Nov. 3
They Only Spoke it When They Didn’t Want Us to Understand at 2 pm at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Leon H. Gildin shares his life-long passion for mameloshn, the language of our Ashkenazi ancestors. Gildin traces the history and evolution of Yiddish from vernacular, to literature, to poetry, to its enduring influence on American culture, politics and society. He will also touch on the challenges and nuances of treating Yiddish in translation. $5. 520-299-3000 or ldavis@tucsonjcc.org.
Talmudic Women as Social Critics from 7-9 pm at Temple Kol Ami, 15030 N 64th St., Scottsdale. Join us for an opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in Jewish feminism as Valley Beit Midrash presents Professor Tova Hartman. $18. 480-951-9660 or templekolami.org.
Nov. 5
Noa performs at 8 pm at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St., Scottsdale. The Israeli-American singer/songwriter/percussionist will bring her distinctive musical style to the Valley. $25-$49.
480-499-8587 or scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
Nov. 6
Women’s Philanthropy Mitzvah Day. See page 96.
Schmooze Young Families (20s-40s) visit the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. Meet in front of the zoo at 10 am or call Serene if you arrive later. E-mail info@azschmooze.com for contact phone number. Meet at noon at the Plaza to join other members for lunch. For additional details and to RSVP, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.
Kick-Off Kosher Hot Dog Day. See page 96.
4th Annual Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest from noon-5 pm at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Road, Phoenix. Festival features a rich diversity of Jewish musical performances. Free general admission with advance reservation; $75 for VIP package. 480-425-0700 or desertgatheringaz.org.
Nov. 7
Request for Letters of Intent Deadline.
See page 96.
Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28
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.
Nov. 10
Mega Challah Bake. See page 90
Q&A with Michael Pollack. See page 96.
ADL Torch of Liberty Award Dinner will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St., Phoenix. The Anti-Defamation League will honor SRP for its service to the community.
602-274-0901 or adl.org/aztorch2016.
Nov. 11-12
The Shabbat Project. See page 90.
Nov. 12
2016 Heritage Award will be presented to Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall. Proceeds from this event will go towards the ongoing restoration of the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center. The event will be held at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Food and cocktail reception at 5:30 pm; award ceremony at 8 pm. $180. 602-241-7870 or azjhs.org.
Divas on Broadway at 7:30 pm at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St., Scottsdale. Spend an evening with two great voices, Ethel Merman and Barbra Streisand, performed by voice impersonator Paulette Rockir. pauletterockir.com.
Nov. 15
Application Deadline for Belle Latchman Award. See page 96.
Enlightment Series with Rabbi Israel Becker is a multi-session class covering current issues with enduring questions. 10-11:30 am at Southwest Torah Institute, 5150 E 5th St., Tucson. $290. 520-747-7780 or tucsontorah.com.
Tree of Life is a multi-session class for women only exploring Ramban’s piece A Letter for the Ages. 6:30 pm Tues, or 10 am Thur. Nov. 17 at Southwest Torah Institute, 5150 E 5th St., Tucson. $290. 520-747-7780 or tucsontorah.com.
Documentary Film Screening of “The Muses of Bashevis Singer” at 7-9 pm at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. Free. Please RSVP to lbell@azjhs.org or call 602-241-7870.
Nov. 16
Mara Liasson Delivers a Post-Election Analysis. See page 97.
Nov. 16-20
Cirque du Soleil presents “TORUK – The First Flight.” See page 51.
Nov. 18
ShabbatLuck (Shabbat potluck dinner) for Schmooze Singles & Couples (30s & 40s). Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. Event starts at 7:30 pm though feel free to join Temple Chai for services at 6:15 pm. For additional details and for the RSVP link, visit Facebook.com/azsschmooze.
Nov. 18-20 & 25-27
Hidden in the Hills. See page 52.
Nov. 19
VOS JCC Gala Honoring Bill Levine at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E Missouri Ave., Phoenix. Join the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center for a special evening honoring community leader and philanthropist Bill Levine. The evening will include a performance by Urban Electra and a live auction followed by a special appearance by Jason Alexander. 6:30 pm cocktail hour
7:30 pm dinner/entertainment (dietary laws observed), $500; $250 for ages 40 and under. vosjcc.org/levineevening.
Nov. 20
Self-Defense at noon-2 pm at Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Learn life-saving defensive techniques and how to incorporate safety into your daily routine. $25 for JCC members; $40 for non-members. 480-481-7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Nov. 23-Jan. 29
Illuminations: Aleph to Tav. See page 44
Nov. 24
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec. 4-5
The Second Annual Modern Israel Conference. See pages 51.
