YOM HASHOAH IN FLAGSTAFF
A community gathering to remember and honor victims of the Holocaust will be held on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 pm at Coconino High School, 2801 N Izabel St., Flagstaff. The free event features survivors and their families, Arizona Mountain Chorale, Flagstaff Youth Chorale and Theatrikids. Sponsored by Heichal Baoranim, Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley and the Martin Springer Institute of Northern Arizona University. More information available at heichalbaoranim.org.
YOM HAZIKARON IN TUCSON
The Weintraub Israel Center presents a ceremony for Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 pm. This free Israel Memorial Day event will be held at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. For more information, 520-577-9393 or jfsa.org.
ISRAELI COOKING AND PASTRY WORKSHOPS
Join four celebrity chefs from Tucson’s Partnership2Gether region on May 10 for a hands-on experience as they share their culinary expertise and kick off the Taste of Israel week in Tucson. The workshops, which will be held in private homes, are presented by the Weintraub Israel Center. Call 520-577-9393 for more information.
YOM HAZIKARON IN THE VALLEY
On May 10, the Israel Center holds a candlelight ceremony for Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terrorists attacks. The memorial service takes place at 7 pm. A Remembrance and War Songs sing-along takes place immediately after the ceremony. This event is free and open to the community at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For information, contact Shahar Edry at shahare@vosjcc.org.
JFSA 70TH ANNUAL MEETING
The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration will take place on May 11, at 7 pm at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. The JFSA 70th Annual Meeting features tributes to this year’s award winners and installation of the 2016-2017 officers and directors. Honorees include Man of the Year, Stuart Shatken and Woman of the Year, Shelly Silverman. Register online at jfsa.org or call 520-577-9393.
12 TORCHES CEREMONY
Join the Weintraub Israel Center on Thursday, May 12 at 5:30 pm for a unique and moving torch lighting experience as we honor 12 very special individuals, organizations and businesses who have demonstrated their ongoing connection and commitment to Israel and have worked to create a strong Tucson-Israel relationship. Dinner will be prepared by the four celebrity chefs from Tucson’s Partnership2Gether region. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. $36/person, $68/couple. Contact 520-577-9393 or jfsa.org for more information and tickets.
HADASSAH EXPO
“The Power of Women Who Do” Hadassah Expo takes place Thursday, May 12 from 6:30-9 pm. Activities include news and information displays, food tastings, photo booth, interactive activities, demonstrations, door prizes, giveaways and raffles. Temple Solel, 6805 E McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley. $18/person. Payment due May 6. For information, contact paulettefraenkel@gmail.com.
YOM HAZIKARON IN FLAGSTAFF
The Flagstaff community will mark Yom Hazikaron, Israel Memorial Day, on Thursday, May 12, with a small ceremony and lecture at Heichal Baoranim, 2609 N Patterson Blvd., Flagstaff. Immediately following the service will be a sing-along celebrating Israel’s 68th year of independence. This free event is open to the community. For information, contact Shahar Edry at shahare@vosjcc.org.
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION DISCUSSION AND LUNCHEON
Join the Temple Havurat Emet Sisterhood on Friday, May 13 at 11:30 am for a lunch followed by a discussion about child abuse prevention, presented by Owen Fabert. Lunch will be served at noon in the Bradford Room at the Oakwood Clubhouse, 24218 S Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. The cost is $22/person and an RSVP is required to Margo at 480-895-3226 before May 9.
YOM HA’ATZMAUT CELEBRATION IN THE VALLEY
On Sunday, May 15 from noon-4 pm the Israel Center invites the community to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. The blue-and-white, beach-themed party includes live music, Israeli folk dancing, Israeli Wishes Wall, Israeli Scouts IDF exhibit, backgammon tournament, entertainment, activities, BBQ and treats. The event also features a special screening of the movie “Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story” at 2 pm. This event is free and open to the community. For information, contact Shahar Edry at shahare@vosjcc.org.
YOM HULEDET L’YISRAEL
Bring the kids for this free family celebration of Israel’s 68th birthday! On Sunday, May 15, the Weintraub Israel Center celebrates Israel with a special first-time ever children-centered event, Yom Huledet L’Yisrael (Happy Birthday Israel). The festivities will take place from 1:30-4:00 pm in the Tucson Jewish Community Center’s ballroom, 3800 E River Rd, Tucson, with birthday party games, crafts and, of course, birthday cake and presents. For more information contact 520-577-9393 or jfsa.org.
ISRAELI CELEBRITY CHEF DINNER
Vero Amore, 2920 N Swan Road, Tucson is partnering with the Weintraub Israel Center to bring you Tucson’s first Israeli Celebrity Chef Dinner, Sunday, May 15 at 6 pm. Chef Orli Varon Shushan, Chef Maya Klein, Chef Yael Shamir and Chef Sahar Refael are among Israel’s most famous chefs and all are from Tucson’s Partnership2Gether region of Kiryat Malachi and Hof Ashkelon. These award-winning chefs will create a four-course vegetarian gourmet dinner based on the vibrant flavors of Israel. $75/person. Kosher meals are available upon request. RSVP to 520-577-9393 or jfsa.org.
END OF LIFE – A SECULAR PERSPECTIVE
The Secular Humanist Jewish Circle presents a lecture by Gil Shapiro, “End of Life Issues from a Secular Perspective.” Saturday, May 21 at 1:30 pm at the Murphy Wilmot Library, 530 N Wilmot Road, Tucson. Free and open to the public. See shjcaz.org for details.
PIANO CONCERT FUNDRAISER
The Phoenix Community Kollel hosts an evening of support featuring concert pianists Eugene and Elisabeth Pridonoff on Tuesday, May 31 at 7:30 pm, followed by light hors d’oeuvres. The event will take place at a private home in Scottsdale and costs $54/person. Location will be announced upon RSVP. Reserve tickets online at aztorah.com.
ALL YOU NEED IS SHABBAT
Jewish Beatles fans from around the Valley are invited to a groovy evening of Shabbat prayers set to Beatles music and more. This Beatles Shabbat features cantorial soloist Emily Kaye, the Shabbat-Tones Band and the Temple Emanuel Choir. Nosh at 6 pm with services starting at 6:30 pm, Friday, June 3. Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S Rural Road, Tempe. For more information, 480-838-1414 or emanueloftempe.org.
