Jewish life in Phoenix and Tucson is constantly growing and evolving. While a recent PEW study showed lower levels of engagement in America’s organized Jewish community, the good news is the study also discovered 92% of the respondents said they are proud to be Jewish. Focusing on that bright spot, many national and local organizations have adopted a Big Tent approach to connect individuals to whatever interests them Jewishly.
Prescott:
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott, Inc.
PO Box 2684
Prescott, AZ 86302
928-717-0016
www.jcfgp.org
Tucson:
Brandeis National Committee
Tucson Chapter
5844 E 15th St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-747-3224
www.TucsonBNC.org
Chabad Lubavitch of Tucson Headquarters
Events: 2443 E Fourth St.
Mail: 2411 E Elm St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-881-7956
www.ChabadTucson.com
Hadassah Southern Arizona
4301 E Fifth St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-795-0300
www.hsa.hadassah.org
Hebrew Free Loan Association of Tucson
PO Box 44267
Tucson, AZ 85733
520-326-5736
Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona
Tracy Salkowitz, CEO
Jane Espinoza, CFO
Carol Sack, Director of Legacy Giving
4301 E Fifth St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-577-0388
Fax: 520-577-0681
www. jcfstucson.org
The Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona’s legacy team provides expert support for individuals and families (and their professional advisors)
interested in supporting what they care about now and in the future. We help establish donor-advised funds and endowment funds that meet donor’s goals. Additionally, we help organizations establish custodial funds for long-term support. Founded in 1975, the Foundation is an independent organization that is an affiliated agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.
Jewish Community Relations Council and Holocaust Education
520-577-9393
Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona
4301 E Fifth St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-795-0300
Fax: 520-795-8206
www.jfcstucson.org
JFCS employs experienced, compassionate professionals who provide expert counseling and social services to people of all ages, faiths and economic
backgrounds. JFCS offers individual, group, couples and family counseling and specialized counseling services for trauma, substance abuse and domestic violence. JFCS also serves the Tucson community with programs such as SelectCare, which assists seniors and people with disabilities. Other programs provide cancer support, emergency financial assistance for Jewish households and services for Holocaust survivors.
Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona
Stuart Mellan, President & CEO
Amy Merkel, CFO
Brenda Landau, Sr. VP
3822 E. River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: 520-577-9393
Fax: 520-577-0734
[email protected]
www.jewishtucson.org
Guided by the Jewish values of Tzedakah (righteous giving), Chesed (loving kindness) and Tikkun Olam (repairing of the world), we bring the Jewish community together to help those in need and to strengthen and preserve the Jewish people at home, in Israel and around the world. Since 1947 the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona has served as our community’s coordinating body for fund-raising, planning and communal services. The Federation helps sustain and improve lives.
Jewish War Veterans of the USA
Freidman-Paul Post 201
Martin Harow
520-544-2311
[email protected]
Tucson Jewish Community Center
Todd Rockoff, CEO
Denise Wolf, COO
Sue Gawera, Membership Director
3800 E River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
520-299-3000
[email protected]
www.tucsonjcc.org
The Tucson Jewish Community Center is a 98,000-square-feet facility built in 1989. With more than 2,000 families and 5,000 members, the JCC is open to the entire Tucson community. It offers: free weekly fitness classes; pool and splash park; tennis courts; adult and children sports leagues; summer camp and enrichment classes; personal training, massage and wellness services; steam room, sauna and jacuzzi; and on-site café.
The Valley:
American Jewish Committee
602-539-2895
www.ajc.org/arizona
Anti-Defamation League
602-274-0991
www.adl.org
Brandeis National Committee – Phoenix Chapter
PO Box 13775
Scottsdale, AZ 85267-3775
480-359-7262
www.brandeisphoenix.com
Deutsch Family Shalom Center
Temple Chai
4645 E Marilyn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-971-1234
www.templechai.com
East Valley Jewish Community Center
908 N Alma School Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-897-0588
www.evjcc.org
Generations After Descendants of Holocaust Survivors
PO Box 28694
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-792-6736
www.PHSAGA.com
Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
PMB 234, Ste. 103, 6501 E
Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
602-908-8007
www.gpjff.org
(see full listing in Arts section)
Hadassah Valley of the Sun Chapter
PO Box 1721
Gilbert, AZ 85299
480-998-1880
www.valleyofthesun.hadassah.org
Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix
Stuart Wachs, President & CEO
Alison Johnston, COO
Diana Feldman, Interim CFO
12701 N Scottsdale Road, Ste. 201
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-634-4900
Fax: 480-634-4588
[email protected]
www.jewishphoenix.org
The Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix has embraced its responsibility to strengthen and sustain a vibrant Jewish community and to meet critical needs in Phoenix, in Israel and around the world since 1940. The Association maximizes the impact of the dollars raised. We enable change, promote innovation, provide emotional and financial support, and connect Jews to their identity. We enrich lives in communities we serve in times of joy, struggle and hardships.
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
W. David Weiner, Board Chair
Richard Kasper, JD, President and CEO
Sheryl Quen, Director of Grants and Communications
12701 N Scottsdale Road, Ste. 202
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-699-1717
Fax: 480-699-1807
[email protected]
www.jcfphoenix.org
For generations the Jewish Community Foundation has been an independent, trusted and objective resource for philanthropy in the Greater Phoenix area.
The Foundation partners with individuals, families and non-profit organizations to ensure a vibrant, enduring Jewish community. We respond to emergencies facing the Jewish community and through effective grant making, we provide resources to make the community’s vision a reality.
Jewish Family & Children’s Services -Phoenix
4747 N Seventh St., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Jewish Com. Services:
602-452-4627
Chris Ridge Sr. Living Com.: 602-943-2198
Jewish Family Home Care:
602-349-3295
www.jfcsaz.org
Jewish Family & Children’s Service strives to increase self-sufficiency, safety and reduce family violence through social services and behavioral health programs. Programs include counseling, emergency financial assistance, holiday giving, older adult care management and counseling, Aleinu Orthodox community outreach, career services, referral and resource information, Holocaust survivor services, hospital chaplaincy and the only Jewish senior enrichment center in Phoenix. JFCS also offers older adult private-pay, in-home services through Jewish Family Home Care.
Jewish Free Loan
3443 N Central Ave. #707
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-230-7983
[email protected]
www.jewishfreeloan.org
Jewish Free Loan provides interest-free loans to enhance the quality of life of Jewish Arizonans. Loan programs include, but are not limited to: adoption/IVF, education/vocational training, Jewish summer camp and Israel experiences, Jewish education, youth & adult, small business, and emergency needs. Confidentiality assured. Contact the JFL office for more information.
Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix
Randee Pri-Tal, Executive Director
Sherman Minkoff, MD, President
12701 N Scottsdale Road, Ste. 201
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-668-3347
[email protected]
www.jewishgeneticsphx.org
One out of every four Jewish individuals of Eastern European/Ashkenazi descent is a carrier for a Jewish genetic disease. The Jewish Genetic Diseases Center is dedicated to increasing awareness of these diseases and providing opportunities for education, genetic counseling and affordable carrier testing in the Greater Phoenix community.
Jewish Labor Committee Arizona Chapter
2401 N Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
1-800-997-0099
Jewish War Veterans: Dept. of the Southwest
Commander: Mel Brody
480-473-9076
[email protected]
www.jwvsw.org
Post 619- Ron Buckner –
480-305-0533
Post 210- Michael Chambers –
623-256-0658
Post 194- Steve Parker –
[email protected]
Jewish Women’s Circle, Scottsdale
10215 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-998-1410
www.chabadofscottsdale.org
Jewish Women International Greater Phoenix Chapter
602-944-3455
Na’Amat USA
Hatikvah chapter
480-299-3888, 301-440-3303
www.naamat.org
National Council of Jewish Women – Arizona Section
Barbara Stern, VP Membership
Hannah Kaplan, VP Membership
[email protected]
Susan Schesnol,
VP Community Action
[email protected]
602-576-1432
Fax: 480-219-4490
www.ncjwaz.org
For over a century the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has been at the forefront of social change. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. The Arizona Section is a grassroots organization of courageous and compassionate volunteers and advocates who come together to turn progressive ideals into action.
ORT America
Cactus Chapter
602-953-9307
www.ortamerica.org
Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’ Association
PO Box 30213
Phoenix, AZ 85046
602-788-7003
www.phoenixphsa.org
Valley Beit Midrash
Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz,
Executive Director
4645 E Marilyn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-445-3112
[email protected]
www.valleybeitmidrash.org
Valley Beit Midrash is a collaborative organization that brings new, exciting and relevant programs to the Greater Phoenix Jewish community in a diverse, welcoming, engaging and pluralistic setting. This coming year, VBM will be presenting national speakers, classes, panels and other inspiring programs. VBM is also launching the 2nd cohort of the Start Me Up! Fellowship to inspire and support transformative innovation throughout the community! Additionally, VBM is launching the first cohort of the Jewish Leadership Corps for young Jewish leaders in their 20’s.
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Stuart Wachs, President & CEO
Alison Johnston, COO
Nancy Ottmann, General Manager
12701 N Scottsdale Road, Ste. 201
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-483-7121
Fax: 480-634-4588
[email protected]
www.vosjcc.org
Valley of the Sun JCC builds connections to the Jewish community in a setting that enriches physical, mental and spiritual growth where everyone is welcome! We offer educational, cultural, social, fitness and recreational programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. The VOSJCC promotes active and healthy lifestyles by encouraging physical activity for all. We offer personal training, swimming and group fitness classes for all ages and a variety of youth sports and adult leagues.
West Valley Jewish Women’s Circle
7942 W Bell Road, C5, Ste.101
Glendale, AZ 85308
602-375-2422
[email protected]
