Shabbat and Me is a new, free Shabbat enrichment program with singing, storytelling, crafts and blessings with challah and juice.
Offered three Fridays in May, 10-11am at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road plus one Shabbat on the Go:
May 1, Shabbat Vases;
May 8, Shabbat on the Go at Mildred and Dildred, 2905 E Skyline Dr.;
May 15, kippahs;
May 22: Spice bags.
RSVP to Julie Zorn at 520-299-3000, ext. 236 or jzorn@tucsonjcc.org
The book selection is Henna House by Nomi Eve. Book discussions are held once a month and are open to everyone. We discuss selected books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content, and share our experiences, reactions, and ideas. Moderators facilitate each discussion.
May 2
Temple B’rith Shalom in Prescott’s Gala Fundraiser at the Prescott Lakes Country Club, 311 E Smoke Tree Lane. Cost is $75 per person. The Temple also is soliciting items for live and silent auctions. For further info, contact the Temple at 928-708-0018.
Make-the-Call Spring Phone-a-Thon
Volunteers needed!
9 am-1 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus,12701 N Scottsdale Road.
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix for food, fun and prizes as you raise money to help Jews in need in the Valley, Israel and in 70 countries around the world.
Childcare available with advance notice.
Register at 480-634-4900, ext. 1202 or jewishphoenix.org/springphoneathon
POSTPONED TIL LATER DATE contact Linda Feldman
Jewish Marriage University, 2 full-day sessions of marriage preparation for engaged and serious couples and married couples, too. Also May 3, 9:30 am-3:30 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. Plus, additional class for inter-faith couples on April 29, 6:30-8:30 pm. $85. includes breakfast and lunch.
480-634-8050, lfeldman@bjephoenix.org
Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix
Kids in the Kitchen visits Italy with La Bella Cucina, featuring “pasta, pizza and pesto too” at noon at the Chabad of the East Valley, 875 N McClintock Dr. in Chandler. Grades 1-6. Bring a sack lunch. $12.
480-855-4333, chabadcenter.com
This fundraising event will honor Rabbi Emeritus Arthur Oleisky and current clergy Rabbi Robert Eisen. The evening begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the synagogue patio, followed by a catered dinner, live auction, entertainment by comedian Rabbi Bob Alper, and a tribute to CAI’s rabbis. RSVP needed by Apr. 22.
Temple Emanu-El in Tucson is hosting its Lag B’Omer Picnic & Bonfire at 5 pm on May 3 at the Youngerman Ranch.
A fun family evening with a kosher hot dogs (beef or veggie) dinner, eegees, hayrides, games, music, Havdallah, marshmallow roast, horses, stargazing and more.
Bring something to sit on, balls and games.
Dinner $7 adults, $3 kids 3-12, kids under 3 free.
Call 520-327-4501 to RSVP.
Putting God Second: How to Save Religion from Itself
A talk by Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, sponsored by Valley Beit Midrash
7 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn in Phoenix
$18. suggested donation
602-445-3112, www.valleybetitmidrash.org
Rabbi Robert Eisen leads these monthly group sessions using The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman’s Commentary on the Torah as the core for discussion. Topics can be interesting, insightful & inspiring. No charge to attend. Bring your own dairy lunch; beverages & dessert provided.