The Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center will open a new exhibit Jan. 31 of the Jan Karski exhibit entitled, “The World Knew: Jan Karski’s Mission for Humanity.” It will open at 6:30 pm so as to not conflict with the Limmud, which concludes at 5 pm that Sunday. Michael Berenbaum will speak at 7 pm following the opening reception, at which guests may socialize with beverages and appetizers. You are invited to attend. There is no charge for the opening reception.
Our Jan 31-March 31 exhibit details the life and actions of a Polish resistance member and courier during World War II who gained first-hand information about Nazi atrocities against Jews and brought that information to the West. In particular, Karski was smuggled into the Warsaw Ghetto as well as a transit/labor camp to witness what was taking place and was then smuggled to London, where he met with British FM Anthony Eden and also later FDR in Washington. It is a tragic story of a man who was witness to the Holocaust and who was largely disregarded by the world. The exhibit also celebrates other Polish righteous gentiles who saved Jews during WWII. It is being co-sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland and the AZ Jewish Historical Society.
The opening reception on Jan. 31 at 6:30 pm will feature Michael Berenbaum, former director of the USHMM, who will speak about Jan Karski. He was Karski’s friend, wrote the preface of Karski’s books and delivered the Kaddish at Karski’s funeral. On Tues. Feb. 9 at 7 pm we will hold the Arizona premiere screening of a documentary film, “Jan Karski and the Lords of Humanity.” On February 11 at 7pm, in cooperation with Or Adam Congregation, we are co-sponsoring an author presentation: Two Among the Rightous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust by Marty Brounstein. On February 18 at 7 pm we will hold a book discussion of Jan Karski’s Story of a Secret State, originally published in 1944. The discussion is being led by the AZJHS president Mark Sendrow, who is a former student of Karski’s at Georgetown Univ. We have also organized a live concert of music by Chopin on March 15 performed by the Rice Brothers in an effort to help foster better relations between Poles and Jews.
The exhibit will run January 31 through March 31. Admission is $5 (AZJHS members, students, survivors, and active duty military free). Special arrangements for groups.
Arizona Jewish Historical Society
CUTLER PLOTKIN Jewish Heritage Center
122 E. Culver St. | Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-241-7870
On March 4-5, Hillel at ASU will sponsor Hillel Shabbat across the valley. During this Shabbat, students or other Hillel representatives will speak to local congregations about Jewish life on the ASU campus and their involvement in Hillel. Participating congregations are: Beth El Congregation, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Tefillah, Temple Beth Sholom, Temple Emanuel of Tempe, Temple Kol Ami, Congregation Kehillah, Temple Solel, Congregation Or Tzion, The New Shul
For more information, Contact Steve Goldstein, Steve.Goldstein@sackstierney.com
Pickup Basketball
Sundays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27
Early Play: 7:30-10 a.m. & Late Play: 9 a.m. – noon
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J members; $10 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1283 or sports@vosjcc.org.
The Schmooze Singles Hike and Brunch is at 9:00 am on Sunday, March 6th. We are hiking the Gateway Loop at 18333 North Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. We will meet at 9:00 am for a 4.5 mile moderate hike. People should bring plenty of water and snacks if they wish. Brunch will follow at Wildflower Bread Company at 15640 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Frank Lloyd Wright and the 101).
You can RSVP for this event and get more information through the Schmooze Facebook page or Meetup page.
Yoga Training Program with Joseph Lauricella, ERYT 500
Yoga Immersion-“The Yoga Practice”
Journey into the wonderful world of yoga! This program is designed to educate while transforming body and mind. Build a solid foundation for your personal practice and create a powerful shift in your life. Completion of this 4 week intensive allows students to put these 40 hours of training towards becoming a nationally Registered Yoga Teacher.
February 20 – March 13
Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm
$450/$395 members
Yoga Instructors are Welcome!
Go to www.TucsonJCC.org to sign up
Or call 520-299-3000 x 251 if you have questions.
Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time
Sun., March 6– 12:30-1:30 p.m. yoga followed by story-time
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Age-appropriate yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques awaken the inner-child of all participants in this light-hearted class for adults and children ages 5 and up. Open to adults without children and levels are welcome. PJ Library story time immediately follows. Members are free. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Seated Meditation
Sun., March 6 – 2-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Learn the basics of meditation and feel more centered. An all-levels yoga practice is followed by controlled breathing exercises and meditation. Members: $25; Non-members: $35. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org
Friends of Israel SLJC and the EVJCC
presents
Acclaimed author Yamit Armbrister
On March 6, 2016 at 3:00PM, The Friends of Israel SLJC and the East Valley JCC will present Yamit Armbrister, the author of A Moroccan Woman, From Egypt to Caanen and Daughter of Ouzel. A Moroccan Women was recently selected by the Israeli Department of Education to the list of most recommended books for all High School students.
Yamit graduated with a BA in Social Sciences from Bar Ilan University in Israel and holds an MBA from Walden University in Maryland.
One Moroccan Woman, inspired by actual events in 1951, is the story of Tamar Ben Zaken who is forced, due to strive between Moroccan Jews and Muslims, to emigrate to Israel, under very challenging circumstances.
One reviewer notes “This is an intimate story about a young girl and about the decisions she had to make through the turmoil of her life. You, the reader, go along with her step by step, feeling close and affectionate towards her. This is enjoyable and an important read.”
Yamit will briefly review the Moroccan situation from which Tamar fled and describe the challenges she and her family faced arriving in Israel in the early 1950s. She will also compare Tamar’s experience to those of Jews making Aliyah in more recent times. . She will share stories that have been passed down within the family that are beyond the scope of the book.
Please join us to hear Yamit Armbrister, on March 6, 2015, at 3:00 PM at the Chapel Center at 9240 E Sun Lakes Blvd N, 85248. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. There will be no solicitations.