Performing slow, gentle, flowing movements, participants in Debora Bloom’s Tai Chi classes are immersed in an ancient Chinese modality that has been compared to “moving meditation.” Known for enhancing the body, mind and spirit, these weekly hour-and-a-half classes, held at Temple Beth Shalom in Chandler and are open to everyone of any age in the…
Mosaic artist Morrine Maltzman’s studio in Scottsdale is a veritable explosion of color, texture and tactile delights. Turning traditional mosaic art on its head, Morrine utilizes a seemingly limitless cache of objects she finds locally and around the globe. India, Italy, China, Czechoslovakia and Etsy are just a few of her sources. “I am always…
Amelia Earhart once said, “A single act of kindness throws roots out in all directions – and the roots spring up and make new trees.” Scottsdale residents and Temple Solel members Sharon Levine and her husband Stewart, are living examples of this inspiring sentiment. By providing free athletic shoes to needy children, they are making…
Allan Flader knows a thing or two about money – and family. As managing director of Flader Wealth Consulting Group (FWCG) with the Royal Bank of Canada in Phoenix, Allan’s job truly is a “family affair.” His “dream team,” consists of his brother Michael, a specialist in retirement planning, brother Brian, a Chartered Financial Consultant…
Two songbirds turned snowbirds have given new meaning to the term, “make it a double.” Joyce Stern Greenberg, and her daughter-in-law, Sandy Greenberg; part-time residents of Sun City Grand and the Chicago area, performed “Committee of Two,” last winter in Arizona. A lighthearted musical, with script and song lyrics by Joyce, the cabaret features two…
Always at the vanguard of innovative programming for Jewish college students, Hillel is once again creating a buzz on campus. The Springboard Fellowship – a two-year talent pipeline for the next generation of Jewish professionals – sprung to life last July at Arizona State University in Tempe and will soon be in place at the…
Tucked away in downtown Tempe, there is a “secret garden” of sorts: House of Tricks, a charming, cottage-style restaurant with a disarming sense of nostalgia and a sense of whimsy. Owned by Temple Emanuel members Robin Trick and her husband Robert, this bucolic oasis is walking distance from the lively bustle of Mill Avenue and…
Imagine working in an environment where you are immersed in the rich tapestry of Jewish history and culture. Now imagine having the ability to bring that history to life through 50,000 archives, oral and video histories, vibrant exhibits and myriad enlightening and informative programs. Tempe resident Mel Kessler has that rare opportunity as the current…
Scottsdale interior designer Sheila Landau has led a life as varied and colorful as the homes she decorates. A Michigan native, she has worked with a wide spectrum of clients, including some of society’s upper crust. She is totally candid when describing her career. “Designing is in my soul, and my passion has been there…
Scottsdale resident Joy Bidnick is blessed to have a career she is head over heels in love with. Her 13-year-old home design business, “How Suite It Is!”, is booming and she enjoys a continuous stream of requests for her talent and innate knowledge of the industry. Whether it’s revamping a room, creating a unique wall…
