Through Feb. 28
“Becoming Dr. Ruth” at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe, Phoenix. 602-252-8497 or playhouseinfo.com
Through Mar. 31
Exhibit: “The World Knew: Jan Karski’s Mission for Humanity” at the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver St. 602-241-7870 or azjhs.org
Feb. 1
Albert & Liese Eckstein Scholar-in-Residence lecture series with Dr. Lynn Rapaport. See page 88
“Fiory’s Flame” film screens at 7 pm at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West. $10. 623-584-7210.
Feb. 2
Distinguished Speaker Lectures: Alan Veingrad. See page 89
Let’s Move On – Exploring Relocation & Transition at the VOSJCC. For seniors. Sponsored by Atria Senior Living and James Wexler Realty Group. Free. Reservations recommended. 480-483-7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org
VBM Lecture: “Ambiguity in the Jewish Tradition: Spirituality for Complicated People” with Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Blanchard. 7-9 pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N 56th St., Scottsdale. 602-445-3112 or rabbi@valleybeitmidrash.org
Feb. 3-6
“Hello Dolly” performed by the Scottsdale Musical Theater Company at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. 7:30 pm Wed.-Fri., 2 & 7:30 pm Sat. $32-$42. 602-909-4215 or tickets@scottsdalemusicaltheater.com
Feb. 4
Let’s Be Strong & Single – Being Your Best. 10-11 am at the VOSJCC. Helps newly single, middle-aged women begin the next chapter of their lives. Free. Reservations recommended. 480-483-7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org
VBM Lecture: “Spiritual Activism: Leadership in the 21st Century” with Rabbi Avi Weiss. 7-9 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. $18 suggested donation. 602-445-3112 or rabbi@valleybeitmidrash.org
Feb. 6
Read it & Meet Book Discussion features the book selection My Promised Land by Ari Shavit. Noon-1:30 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Free. 520-887-8358 or rgellman@cox.net
Feb. 7
“World Wide Wrap” unites men, women and children in learning about wearing tefillin. 9:30-11:30 am at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Free. 520-400-9930 or catsfan1997@cox.net
Feb. 8
Jewish Genealogy Presentation. Tammy Hepps, “How You Can Find Out Everything There Possibly is to Know About Your Ancestor?” 7 pm. $5; AZJHS Members free. 602-241-7870 or lbell@azjhs.org
Feb. 9
“Jan Karski and the Lords of Humanity.” Film screening. See page 89
Feb. 9, 16
VBM Class: Jewish Responses to Poverty. 7-9 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. $18 (suggested donation). 602-445-3112 or rabbi@valleybeitmidrash.org
Feb. 10, 17, 24
The Wisdom of Jewish Tucson a three-week adult education series. 7 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. 520-745-5550 ext. 225 or clergysecretary@caiaz.org
Feb. 11
Author Presentation: Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust.
See page 89
“Holidays Without the Holy: Secular Approaches to Religious Tradition” lecture. See page 88
VBM Lecture: “Radical Compassion: The Mystical Teaching of R. Levi Yizhak of Berditchev.” 7-9 pm at 6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. $18 (suggested donation). 602-445-3112 or rabbi@
valleybeitmidrash.org
Feb. 12-14
“Jewish Cultural View of Zionism, Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism” weekend seminar. See page 88
Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival in Scottsdale. 10 am-5 pm. $3. 480-837-5637 or thunderbirdartists.com
Feb. 13
Fostering Hope – A Fine Wine Auction at J. Levine Auction & Appraisal, 10345 N Scottsdale Road. Advance tickets $100. Benefits OCJ Foster Kids. 6-10 pm. 480-448-2236 or reception@jlevines.com
Feb. 14
“Love and Marriage: From the Bible to Modern Jewish Life” lecture. See page 88
Passages Lecture Series – Steven Emerson, world’s foremost expert on Islamic terrorism speaks. 7:30-9 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix. $18/person. 480-634-8050 or jewished@bjephoenix.org
Feb. 16
Interfaith Forum. 11:30 am. Free. Produced by Arizona Interfaith Movement. azifm.org
Real Estate & Finance 2016 Greater Phoenix Economic Outlook for Jewish real estate and finance professional to network and learn the state of business in the Valley. $18 professionals; $10 students. 5:30-8:30 pm at Biltmore Financial Center, 2398 E Camelback Road #180, Phoenix. Register by Feb. 12 at jewishphoenix.org
Feb. 17
The “Q” is a fast-paced trivia competition, a fun fundraiser with all proceeds going towards supporting the work of the Phoenix Community Kollel. $125/individual; $1,250/table sponsor. 6:30 pm at the Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St., Phoenix. Register online at aztorah.com
Feb. 18
Book Discussion: The Story of a Secret State. See page 89
Feb. 19
Beth Ami Temple Speaker Series. See page 88
Feb. 20
Simchat Shabbat Special Needs Services for those with disabilities and their families. Noon-12:45 pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N 56th St., Scottsdale. Free. 480-629-5343 or sherri@cjsn.org
Feb. 21
Congregation Beth Tefillah’s 5th Annual Gala featuring Dennis Prager. 6 pm at 6529 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. $72-$180. 480-223-9343 or gala@cbtaz.org
Passages Lecture Series – Joel Chasnoff, performs stand-up. 7:30-9 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. $18/person. 480-634-8050 or jewished@bjephoenix.org
YOUTH: Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time. 12:30-1:30 pm. Yoga followed by storytime at the VOSJCC. 480-483-7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org
Feb. 24
What’s Your Genetic Make-Up? luncheon at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Ellyn Craine Davidson, a BRCA carrier, shares her story. 11 am. $46; RSVP by Feb 10. 480-668-3347 or info@jewishgeneticsphx.org
Feb. 26
“Fiddler on the Roof” at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Lane, Peoria. Continues through April 3. 623-776-8400 or azbroadway.org
JFCS Seventh Annual Brighter Tomorrow luncheon. See page 38
Feb. 26-28
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival in Carefree. 10 am-5 pm. $3. 480-837-5637 or thunderbirdartists.com
Feb. 27
Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyr Shabbaton community-building experience. 9 am breakfast; 10 am programming begins. 37019 N Lava Lane Cave Creek. $25 adults, $15 for ages 6 and older, free for ages 5 and younger. denisekay0916@gmail.com
Trivia Night Benefiting the VOCJCC ECC. See page 47.
YOUTH: Shape Up Kids Expo. 9 am-2 pm at Midwestern University, 19555 N 59th Ave., Glendale. 5K inflatable run, booths, expectant parent and baby area. Free. 602-996-6300 or jyl@shapeupus.org
Feb. 29
JAC Comedy Night. See page 88
