April 3
Passover begins at sundown. First seder tonight. Passover (Pesach) is the eight-day observance commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Check our online calendar for community seders near you. azjewishlife.com
April 3-4
Chompie’s 27th Annual Passover Dinner available to dine in at PV Mall, Chandler and Scottsdale locations from 5 pm to close. Reservations recommended. ‘To go’ available all eight nights of Passover. chompies.com/news
April 4
Second night seders are offered for the community by many temples and synagogues. Check our online calendar to see if a congregation near you is still accepting reservations. azjewishlife.com
The Secular Humanist Jewish Circle invites the community to share their Passover Seder at 11:30 am for sign-in and socializing. Seder starts at noon followed by lunch at Atria Campana Del Rio, 1550 E River Road in Tucson. $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Reduced cost for children under 18. RSVP to Becky, 520-296-3762, schulmb@aol.com, or Susan, 520-577-7718, srubinaz@comcast.net by April 2.
Congregation Chaverim 2nd night Passover Seder at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way in Tucson at 6:30 pm. Includes all seder items and desserts from Beyond Bread. (This is not a dinner). $18 per person, $10 children under 13, kids 5 and under free. RSVP by April 2 to 520-320-1015.
April 4-26
A Weekend with Picasso. See page 42
April 7
Hope for Today is a spiritual program of recovery for those who suffer from the debilitating effects of chronic pain and chronic illness, based on the Twelve Steps of AA. Offered each Tuesday in April at 3:30 pm by the Deutsch Family Shalom Center at the house at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, off south parking lot. No charge. cpa-az@cox.net
April 10
Fountain Hills’ Congregation Beth Hagivot monthly Shabbat services at 7:30 pm at Fountains Methodist Church, 15300 N Fountain Hills Blvd. A caring Reform community. bethhagivot.com
April 12
Mimuna Concert, see page 64
April 14
Resistance: The Untold Stories of Jewish Partisans. Documentary film, 7 pm at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver in Phoenix, sponsored by the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. Free, but RSVPs required: 602-241-7870 or lbell@azjhs.org
Henry Winkler at JFCS Tucson. See page 64
April 15
Brandeis Phoenix Kisses and Wishes Luncheon features a fashion show from Kiss Me Kate plus a boutique of arts and crafts by Brandeis members. 11 am at McCormick Club Golf, 7505 McCormick Parkway in Scottsdale. $45 members/$55 nonmembers. RSVP by April 10 to Nan Waldman: 602-996-5639 or nanlarry@cox.net
April 16
Yom Hashoah is a day to memorialize those who perished in the Holocaust. See page 49
Lessons for Jewish Business Leaders, networking event by Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, featuring business leaders Anthony Wanger, president and founder of IO data center; Tammy Weinbaum, senior VP and general manager at American Express; and Craig Weiss, chairman of Njoy USA. 5:30 pm at Biltmore Commerce Center, 3200 E Camelback Road in Phoenix. $36 professionals, $18 students. Beer, wine and kosher hors d’oeuvres. Register: 480-634-4900 ext. 1202 or agarcia@jewishphoenix.org
April 17
Spring Musicale: Sharon Friendly and keyboardist Debbie Offenhauser, perform country music to show tunes and opera. Follows Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association’s Shabbat services, 7:30 pm in north Scottsdale. First attendance is free; membership $60 per year. RSVP: 480-585-4437 or dfjca. org
Temple Havurat Emet monthly service celebrates the b’nai mitzvah of the 2015 adult class. 7:30 pm at the Lecky Center of the Robson Library, 9330 E Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. 480-802-5676, templehavuratemet.org
April 19
Yom Hashoah Commemoration at 3 pm. See page 49
Holocaust Remembrance at 2 pm at Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, 100 Meadowlark Dr. in Sedona. Held in conjunction Temple Heichal Baoranim of Flagstaff and the Martin-Springer Institute of Northern Arizona University. 928-204-1286, jcsvv.org
Jewish Genetic Diseases Screening 10 am-3 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. Pre-registration required at jewishgeneticsphx.org. Testing is free for Jewish individuals, age 18-45, with health insurance. If no insurance, subsidies are available. 480-668-3347 or info@jewishgeneticsphx.org
Whose Jerusalem? A talk on the Holy City in Judaism, Christianity and Islam with Rabbi Dr. Reuven Firestone. Presented by Valley Beit Midrash at 7 pm at Temple Kol Ami, 15030 N 64 St. in Scottsdale. $18 suggested donation. 602-445-3112, valleybeitmidrash.org
Jewish Marriage University, 2 full-day sessions of marriage preparation for engaged and serious couples and married couples, too. Also May 3. 9:30 am-3:30 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. Additional class for interfaith couples on April 29, 6:30-8:30 pm. $85 includes breakfast and lunch. 480-634-8050, lfeldman@bjephoenix.org
Family Triathalon at Tucson JCC – See page 65
April 19-May 24
The Three Javelinas by Childsplay, see pg. 34
April 21
Yom Hazikaron is Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers of Israel and victims of terrorist attacks.
Israel Center at the VOS JCC Yom Hazikaron service. See page 57
Israeli Music Concert at 5 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St. in Tucson.Come listen to Israeli favorites, discover new ones, and participate in an Israeli music sing-a-long as we show our support of Israel. Featuring CAI’s Adult and Youth Choirs led by Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny. Free. caiaz.org
Weintraub Israel Center Yom Hazikaron service at Tucson JCC. See page 56
April 23
Bringing Heaven Down To Earth, a book by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, will be discussed with the author at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society at 7 pm at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver in Phoenix. Free, but RSVP required: 602-241-7870, azjhs.org
Jewish Baby University for expectant parents. Learn preparation for childbirth, care of newborn, Jewish rituals and parenting skills for raising Jewish children. Six Thursday evenings, 6:30-9 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. $115. 480-634-8050, lfeldman@bjephoenix.org
April 25
Israel Solidarity Shabbat. 9 am at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St. in Tucson.
Join us as we show our solidarity in honor and celebration of Tucson Celebrates Israel 67. Two high school students from Kiryat Malakhi, Israel will speak about their experiences. caiaz.org
Simchat Shabbat, an inclusive service for all Jews and their families, sponsored by the Council for Jews with Special Needs. Noon at Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N 56th St., Scottsdale. Free. 480-629-5343, cjsn.org
From Ramat-Gan to Broadway … and Beyond concert by Israeli students. See page 57
Casino Night at Temple Kol Ami to benefit the Early Childhood Center. 6:30 pm at 15030 N 64 St. in Scottsdale. $40 includes dinner, entertainment and silent auction. Call Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center at 480-951-5825.
April 26
Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration at the VOS JCC. See page 57
Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration at the Tucson JCC See page 56
Beth Ami Temple’s Annual Concert features Broadway and Hollywood Jewish composers performed by cantorial soloist Baruch Koritan, accompanied by his wife Ruth Dubinbaum-Koritan. 4 pm at the Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church, 3535 E Lincoln Dr. in Paradise Valley. $20 in advance or $25 at door. RSVP to Donna Horwitz: 602-997-5623 or azhorwitzs@cox.net
Phoenix Community Kollel Women’s Division honors Cindy Landesman for 10 years of devoted service to the community at their Spice of Life luncheon. 10 am at the Pardes Jewish Day School Social Hall on the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12753 N Scottsdale Road. Guest speaker is Aliza Bulow. $54. RSVP: programming@aztorah.com
April 28
Fore the Kids Golf Tournament to benefit scholarships at the VOSJCC at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 7600 Gainey Club Dr. in Scottsdale. Registration and lunch at 11:30 am; shotgun start at 1:15 pm. A 100-player, best-ball foursome scramble. Golfers of all abilities are welcome. $250 per person or $900 per foursome. To register call 480-483-7121 ext. 1213. vosjcc.org
April 30
Launch event for Chai Tech networking group of Federation. See page 64
May 3
Putting God Second: How to Save Religion from Itself, a talk by Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, sponsored by Valley Beit Midrash. 7 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn in Phoenix. $18 suggested donation. 602-445-3112, valleybeitmidrash.org
