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
The fun begins at 5:05pm!
Everyone is invited to come dressed in costume for this festive occasion! Four bounce houses, carnival games, prizes, street artists, popcorn & cotton candy for the kids; Hurricanes/beer for those 21+.
Pasta dinner with sides at 5:55pm
The “WHOLE” Megillah at 6:36pm; costume parade & hamentaschen.
“After Party” 7:30-9:00pm with DJ & ice cream bar (alcoholic drinks continue; bounce houses remain up).
Free fun, free food, free drinks! RSVP required by Mar. 21. (All children 2 & under free).
Enticing Indian Flavors – Presentation & Tasting
Thurs., March 24 – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join cookbook author and culinary educator Alamelu Vairavan to explore healthful and flavorful Indian cooking and sample tasty recipes. Purchase her cookbook and have it signed! Vegan/GF, kosher – not under supervision. M: $36 | NM: $40. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Temple Havurat Emet Sisterhood will be holding a special meeting to benefit The KIDS Consortium of Arizona.
Michelle, from the AZ Kids organization, will be speaking to us about Foster Children in Arizona. This very worthwhile organization is in need of Diapers (specifically size 5, but all sizes welcome) and wipes to benefit licensed foster families in the Department of Child Safety custody.
Please join us for lunch (separate checks) at The Olive Garden Restaurant at 3430 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226 (across the street from the Chandler Fashion Mall) at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
RSVP to Barbara at 480-388-0190 before March 20, 2016 (we need to inform the restaurant how many people will be attending).
And, if you cannot attend, please consider donating diapers and wipes to this worthy cause!
The Phoenix mentalist Brett Barry headlines Congregation Chofetz Chayim’s Incredible Purim Party. Barry, who has performed for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals, offers a strolling show during the welcoming hour and a 45-minute stage show following a festive four-course dinner. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, hamantashen, desert and live banjo music included. All for only adults $21, students $15, and children 3-12 $10.
Chai Tech 2016 Business & Social Networking Event
Thurs., March 24 – 5:30-8 p.m.
The offices of Weiss Brown – 6263 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 340, Scottsdale 84250
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups for an evening of business and social networking for Jewish professionals and students in the information and technology fields. $18 professional; $10 student. Includes beer, wine and appetizers. Dietary laws observed. Register by March 18 at jewishphoenix.org.
Jewish National Fund’s Annual Breakfast for Israel.
Keynote Speaker: Bret Stephens, Deputy Editor, The Wall Street Journal and Pulitzer Prize Winner
No cost to attend. Dietary laws observed
RSVP by March 10, 2016 at jnf.org/azbreakfast or contact Kaci Garrison at kgarrison@jnf.org or 480.447.8100 x 967
Sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Deb Rochford at drochford@jnf.org or 480.447.8100 x 980
School’s Out Day @ The J – Archway & SUSD
Fri., March 25
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games and more! Fees vary. For more information, contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Devorah Chapter of Hadassah Views the Michelangelo Exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum
The Devorah Chapter of Hadassah will be going to see the Michelangelo Exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum, located at 1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Az, on Friday, March 25, 2016, at 1:00 PM. The admission price of $12 for those who are 65 and older, and $15 for adults who are younger, will be collected at the door. There will be a $2 donation for Hadassah for the event. An optional lunch at Palette, which is located at museum will be held at 11:30 AM. Please RSVP for both the exhibit and the lunch by March 21, to gardener65cox.net or by calling Mireille Kaplan at 480-664-2748.
Join us for an intimate Shabbat service on our beautiful Rabbi Arthur Oleisky Courtyard patio (this will be in lieu of the Epstein Chapel). The opportunity to worship outside enables us to better encounter nature, and to remind ourselves that any space can become sacred through the manner in which we use it. Come and help us expand our “worship zone” as we welcome Shabbat.