Through Jan. 21
Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. Beth Ames Swartz has had a remarkable artistic career for over fifty-five years including more than seventy museum and gallery exhibitions, three books, five catalogs, numerous critically acclaimed national reviews and three traveling museum exhibitions. For more information, contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or jschesnol@azjhs.org.
Through Jan. 29
Illuminations: Aleph to Tav at the Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. A mixed-media exploration of the Aleph Bet by Lynn Rae Lowe. 9 am-9 pm Mon.-Thur. and 9 am-6 pm Fri. & Sun. Artist’s reception on Dec. 4 from 2-4 pm. For more information, visit tucsonjcc.org or lynnraelowe.com.
Dec. 1
Ladies First: Making Your Own Path. See page 96.
Dec. 2
Senior Shabbat Luncheon at Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson at 11 am. Enjoy music, Shabbat lunch and a featured program. $15 per person; please pay more if you can, less if you can’t. Advance registration required. To RSVP call 520-299-3000 or register at tucsonjcc.org.
Dec. 3
ArtRageous Benefit Gala Starring Michael Feinstein. See page 96.
Dec. 4
On the Cutting Edge…Today’s Jewish Women is a symposium for women of all ages at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 9 am-5 pm. Learn from top notch college professors and presenters on a wide-range of important topics for today’s world. Enjoy a gourmet luncheon and fabulous raffles. $48. RSVP to Linda Feldman, 480-634-8050 or linda@bjephoenix.org.
Dec. 4 & 5
Second Annual Modern Israel Conference at University of Arizona Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd., Tucson. The title for this year’s conference is Balancing Unity and Diversity – Israel’s Changing Society and Politics. 9 am-3 pm on Dec. 4 and from 9 am-4 pm on Dec. 5; with dinner and keynote address at 7 pm. $50-$150 with a discount for students. For more information or to register online, visit judaic.arizona.edu/IsraelConference2016.
Dec. 5 & 12
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.
Dec. 7
JNF Women for Israel Luncheon at Chateau Luxe, 1175 E Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix. Features speaker Ethan Zohn, “Survivor” winner, cancer survivor and advocate for Israel. $180 minimum donation required. jnf.org/AZWFI2016
Dec. 8
Gift Shop Hanukkah Blow-Out Sale at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West from 10 am-1 pm. Find everything you need for the holiday – discounts on most items. 623-584-7210 or bethemethaz.org.
Documentary Screening of “50 Children.”
See page 96.
Pearl Society Donor Appreciation Event at The New Shul, 7825 E Paradise Lane, Scottsdale at 7pm. A fun and inspiring evening featuring producer, editor and writer Janice Kaplan, author of The Gratitude Diaries: How a Year Looking at the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life. Guests will receive a copy of the book and a book signing follows the program. $18 per person. Women at all giving levels Pearl and above are welcome. Light fare. Dietary laws observed. RSVP by Dec. 1 at jewishphoenix.org/pearlevent2016.
Dec. 11
Greatest Hanukkah on Earth at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Cuntry Club Road, Tucson from 4:30-7 pm. Lighting of the giant outdoor menorah, then a Hanukkah show with skits, parodies, songs, music, telling the story of Hanukkah. Afterwards, kosher brisket and latkes dinner and activities, games for the kids. All are welcome; show is free and open to all; call 520-327-4501 to RSVP for the dinner by 12/7.
Dec. 13
Torah on Tap at Two Brothers Brewery, 4321 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 6:30-8 pm. Join Rabbi Pinchas Allouche of Temple Beth Tefillah for a casual night of Torah discussion while enjoying delicious appetizers from Kitchen 18 and craft beer from the Two Brothers on-site brewery. Presented by NowGen. $15 per person. Email nowgen@jewishphoenix.org or call 480-481-7010.
Dec. 18
Schmooze Singles & Couples (30s & 40s) to volunteer with Ladles of Love. East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Meet at 9 am to cook meals for families in need. Meal preparation will go until 12:30 pm with opportunities to deliver meals after that if interested. For additional details and for the RSVP link, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.
Dec. 20
Dreidels & Drinks at Goodmans Interior Structures, 1400 E Indian School Road, Phoenix from 5:30-8 pm. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Group for a business networking Chanukah party. Professionals: $18. The event Includes beer, wine and appetizers. Dietary laws observed. Register by Dec. 16 at jewishphoenix.org/dnd.
Dec. 24
Hanukkah begins at sundown.
Mazelpalooza. See page 84.
Dec. 25
Hanukkah Night Out at Club XS, 5851 E Speedway Blvd., Tucson at 5 pm. Eat Chinese cuisine, enjoy Jewish folk rock music and light Hanukkah candles. Presented by Chabad Tucson. $25 adults, $18 children. 520-881-7956 or info@ChabadTucson.com.
Hanukkah Party at Beth Shalom Temple Center, 1751 N Rio Mayo, Green Valley at 5 pm. Hanukkah You-Tube video show, live entertainment, sing-along, latkes, doughnuts and candle lighting ceremony. $7 ($5 members). 520-648-6690.
Dec. 27
Schmooze & Pastry with Chani at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 11 am-noon. Enjoy homemade pastries and stimulating conversation with Chani. A collaboration with Smile On Seniors. For more information and to register, contact Chani at 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
Dec. 30
Schmooze Hanukkah Party (30s & 40s) with AVIV of Arizona. 6:30 pm at a location TBD in Central Phoenix. Children are welcome! For additional details and for the RSVP link, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.
Dec. 31
New Year Party at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West. Evening starts at 7 pm. Celebrate the new year, New York time. Four-course kosher chicken dinner, assortment of desserts, wine and live entertainment. $36/person; reservations required. Call Sandy at 623-584-7210.
