Images of American Indians infused with the history and mythology of the American West have made John Coleman one of the nation’s most highly regarded contemporary artists. This exhibition, made possible by Frankie and Howard Alper, provides an unparalleled opportunity to examine the career of this pioneering painter, sculptor and influential teacher. It includes creations in charcoal, graphite, oil and bronze, plus some works in progress. Coleman is an award-winning member of the Cowboy Artists of America, a Fellow Member of the National Sculpture Society and a Signature Member of the California Art Club.
Museum Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Closed Monday
Illustrator and writer Beth Surdut displays her nature-inspired illustrations accompanied by true stories.
Celebrating 50 years of reunification.
Free Israeli breakfast, Jerusalem photo booth, face painting, balloon artist, DJ, Israeli music, arts & craft zone, Israeli Scouts activity, Bedouin tent, backgammon competition and more.
“No Place on Earth” brings to light the untold story of 38 Ukrainian Jews who survived World War II by living in a system of deep caves for 18 months, the longest-recorded uninterrupted underground survival in recorded history. Based on interviews with former cave inhabitants and the caving expert who uncovered the story, the docudrama is an extraordinary testament to resourcefulness, willpower and endurance against all odds.
While mapping out the largest cave system in Ukraine in the 1990s, explorer and investigator Chris Nicola discovered evidence that five Jewish families spent nearly a year and a half in the dank, pitch-black darkness of the Verteba Cave and Priest’s Grotto to escape the Nazis. Nicola joined with director Janet Tobias to film the incredible story of human survival.
This free event is open to all and includes a PJ Library Program, Israeli picnic, art contest for kids, Israeli music and folk dancing. For more informa- tion, visit jfsa.org.
Anat Cohen and Trio Brasileiro are pure joy. Cohen has always felt a deep connection to the musical traditions of Brazil—an influence readily apparent in her compositions. Following the release of a second recording, Cohen and Trio Brasileiro are touring the world performing music that celebrates the rich and varied culture of Brazil blended with her ebullient brand of jazz.
7-9 pm: The Rosen Lecture – Bridging Through Water
There will be a fascinating lecture, Israel as an Innovator in Water Management and Technology, presented by Dr. Sharon Megdal, director of the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center. RSVP to jfsa.org/rosenlecture.
Our program will include the installation of Board and Officers and the Awards Ceremony. Appetizers will be served from 5:30-6pm. The dinner and meeting will be from 6-8pm. RSVP to Nali Nabers at 520-299-3000 ext 212 or nnabers@tucsonjcc.org by May 1
Please join us as we raise our glasses and toast
L’Chaim!
To our Endowment Book of Life Signers and LIFE & LEGACY™ Donors
Featuring
Rabbi Steven Z. Leder
You Matter to the Jewish Story!
Hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dessert
Dietary Laws Observed ~ No Solicitation of Funds
RSVP by Wednesday, May 3rd to rrabinovich@jcfphoenix.org or at 480.699.1717
Rabbi Steven Z. Leder is Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with three campuses and 2,400 families. He is the author of The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul. His sermon on capital punishment was included in an award winning episode of The West Wing. Rabbi Leder contributed a chapter to Charles Barkley’s book Who’s Afraid of a Large Black Man? In it Rabbi Leder discussed the connections between economics, religion and racism. He is now at work on his third book about the blessings of pain, tentatively titled Weeds Bring Yellow Birds. Newsweek Magazine named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America but to him what is most important is that he’s Betsy’s husband and Aaron and Hannah’s dad. He is also a Jew who likes to fish –go figure.