What comes to mind when you think of the “forbidden fruit” described in the Garden of Eden – the one that Eve is said to have eaten and then shared with Adam? If you guessed an apple, you’re probably wrong. In the Talmud, when listing the possible “fruits” that may have been products of the…
Tucson designer Laura Tanzer is opening up a new creative venture where she will guide participants through the very basics to advanced sewing and craft techniques. LearnCraftSew located at 410 N. Toole Ave. in Tucson will carry kits that contain everything you need to start sewing and creating, as well as on-demand, live and custom…
Writer and actor Jennie Fahn will entertain Valley theatergoers with her one-woman show, “Under the Jello Mold,” at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts from Sept. 23-26. The show is based on Jennie’s colorful mother and told in anecdotes, characters and songs. The unique title is an homage to the hiding place where Jennie’s…
Communications and branding professional Stephanie Lieb is excited to be bringing back “Gabbin’ with Mavens.” The podcast she created in 2019 will return as an Instagram Live talk show beginning Aug. 5. “Every episode, I interview a different expert on a different topic,” she says. “My dream has always been to do a talk show.”…
Photo: Staff at the grand opening of the new Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. Abrazo Health has opened its newest neighborhood hospital. Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital opened July 26 near the intersection of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road. The neighborhood hospital at 5227 E. Carefree Highway offers North Valley residents 24/7 care closer to home….
The ADL Arizona office is excited to welcome its new Associate Regional Director, Marc Krell who joined the ADL on July 14, 2021. No stranger to building bridges within and between communities, Marc has dedicated his career to combatting antisemitism and advocating for civil rights through education, outreach, and programs for people of all ages….
Photo: Leanne Schmidt-Slater and Marlene Strang as The Ladies. Leanne Schmidt-Slater and Marlene Strang are the creative force behind The Ladies, a wacky duo of physical comediennes that perform live, immersive events in unexpected places. They even took their show to parking lots around the Valley during the pandemic and called it “Ladies in the…
Wedding photos courtesy of Pure in Art Photography, www.pureinart.com Eliana (Ellie) Boling and Daniel (Danny) Anderson became engaged in November 2019, and like many other engaged young couples, were excitedly planning their wedding for more than 200 guests when COVID-19 hit. The couple was trying to navigate how to plan a large wedding during a…
Photo: Educator Leah Zigmond oversees the students putting the Jewish calendar in order. Rabbi Aviva Funke just finished her first year as principal for Hebrew High of Greater Phoenix (HH), and she can’t for the program to start up again in August. “What’s exciting is that we are a 50-year-old program and Myra Schindler, who…
Photo courtesy Schnepf Farms. AROUND THE VALLEY 4th of July Celebration (Sun. July 4). Fireworks at 8:30 pm; event runs 6-8:30 pm. Free; fee for some activities. Live entertainment, events, swimming (Superstition Shadows Aquatics Center) and fireworks. AJHS Track and Field, 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction. 480-983-2181 or apachejunctionaz.gov. All-American Festival (Sun. July…
