Calendar

Jul
8
Fri
Monsters Under the Bed-Paintings & Drawings by Curt Kiwak @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Jul 8 – Sep 6 all-day

Curt treats the blank page as a mini-theater, a place where narratives unfold as a drawing takes shape. From a group of random forms, what once appeared to be a pillow on a bed may prove to be a valiant knight, saving a child from monsters.

Sep
6
Tue
Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Parkinson’s PWR!MovesTM Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor- and non-motor PD symptoms and improve functional movement. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 6 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Let’s Knit Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 |1:30-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. No charge to attend.

Project Jewish Love’s Are you Date Ready? @ Please email for address
Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Looking for Love in Your Life? Get Ready to Date!
Save the dates for Project Jewish Love’s Exclusive Dating with Intention Workshop Series.

Course dates will be August 30th, September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.

You’ll learn what conscious dating principles are, how you can apply them to find an ideal partner.

What if you could secure the love of your life by;
Clarifying Relationship Requirements
Develop Dating Confidence and,
Create a Dating Plan

Email jenn@projectjewishlove.com to receive more information and early registration.

This PJL Exclusive course will be led by Lewis Denbaum a certified relationship coach, author and educator. Through high impact workshops, Denbaum assists singles create a plan for finding the love of their lives. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in a Conservative Jewish family, he served as a co-founder of Beth Chaverim in Washington, DC until moving to Iowa where he was a longstanding Board Member of Congregation Beth Shalom and a representative to the Jewish Community Relations Commission in Des Moines. Lewis is the co-author with his wife Diane of the book Madly in Love Forever: A Guide to True and Lasting Love. Lewis and his wife Diane have a blended family of five young adult children.

Sep
7
Wed
Seniors: It’s Not Just Lunch @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

It’s Not Just Lunch Weds., Sept. 7 | Noon-1:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Back by popular demand, the It’s Not Just Lunch Program. Great food, speaker and new topics each month. Enjoy a full kosher lunch and stay for the Let’s Talk event at 2:00pm! A collaboration with SOS. Suggested Donation: $5. For more registration information, please contact Chani at 602.492.7670 or chani@sosaz.org.

Mahj Meetup @ Beth El Congregation
Sep 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for friendly competition and fun at our Mahj Meetup. All skill levels are welcome. Mahj Experts are on hand to help with the beginners. Bring your 2016 Mah Jongg League Card and a set if you have one. Snacks are provided.

Seniors: Let’s Talk Current Event Discussion Group @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group Wed., Sept. 7 | 2-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Bill Adler leads stimulating discussion each month on current events. Bring ideas to share with the group. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Finding Our Way into the New Year” @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Sep 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

September 7: Rabbi Robert Eisen presents “The Testament of Abraham”

September 14: Rabbi Ruven Barkan presents “Teshuva and The 12 Steps”

September 21: Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny presents “Nusah: The Melody Which Gives Meaning”

3-week series $18 per person PLUS food donation for the Community Food Bank. Please bring item(s) to class. RSVP required by Sept. 2.

Sep
9
Fri
Discoveries Unfinish-Work by Christine Zanbramny, with Peaceful Delight-Paintings by Betty Seery @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Sep 9 – Oct 11 all-day

“Whimsical,” “mystical,” “mythical,” “enchanting…” Tucson artists Christine Zabramny and Betty Seery have teamed up to illuminate our gallery. Zabramny’s dynamic compositions and Seery’s bright flowers invite the viewer to disappear into a world of color and light.

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