Who said that camp is just for kids? Explore the world at Tucson Jewish Community Center (the Tucson J) this summer! Channel your inner adventurer and introduce yourself to the languages, cultures, and cuisines of China, France, Italy, Mexico, and Israel. Each day of the Around The World: Adult Summer Camp will focus on a different country’s culture and will include a language class, art making activity, and cooking class.
For more information, please contact Barbara Fenig, Director of Arts & Culture, at bfenig@tucsonjcc.org or 520-299-3000 x236. You can register at tucsonjcc.org.
Mexico: Monday, June 12
9:00-9:45 am Introduction to Spanish Class with Myriam Barrientos
9:45-10:30 am Mexican Tile Making with Gerri Young
10:30-11:30 am Mexican Cooking Class
China: Tuesday, June 13
9:00- 10:15 am Introduction to Mandarin class with Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
10:15 – 11:30am Chinese Calligraphy with Tucson’s Chinese Cultural Center
Italy: Wednesday, June 14
9:00-10:15 am Introduction to Italian class with Theresa Levy
10:15-11:30 am Italian cooking demonstration with Roma Imports’ Lilian Speith
France: Thursday, June 15
9:00-10:15 am Introduction to French with Alliance Francais
10:15-11:30 am Crepe Cooking Class with Alliance Francais
Israel: Friday, June 16
9:00-9:45 am Introduction to Hebrew with Sara Mussman
9:45-10:30 am Israeli Dance with Brandi Hawkins
10:30-11:30 am Israeli Cooking Class with the Tucson J’s Shinshinim
The cost for this new program is $50 for members per day, $60 for non-members, or $225 for the entire week-long
experience for members and $275 for non-members.
Each summer the Israel Scouts crisscross the US, bringing Israeli culture and goodwill with their unique blend of smiles, songs and dances in Hebrew and English.
The schedule for Caravan performances are:
June 11: 11 am at Temple Beth Shalom, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City
4 pm at Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix
June 12: 7 pm at Congregation Or Tzion, 9096 E. Bahia Dr., Scottsdale
June 13: 7 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
June 14: 7 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix
June 15: Temple B’rith Shalom, 2077 Brohner Way, Prescott
June 19: 7 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
June 20: 7 pm at Temple Kol Ami, 15030 N. 64th St., Scottsdale
All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, contact 480-216-4280 or visit israelscouts.org.
Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket. Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day. Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.
Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value. Discount for general admission tickets only. Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.
Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner
Thurs., June 15 – 5 p.m.
Meet for dinner, socialize and make new friends. Dinner is separate checks. Please contact Bunneye at 602.371.3744 for current schedule of restaurants and to reserve your place.
Book Discussion at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix from 7-8:30 pm. Join author Marcia Fine will discuss her new book, Hidden Ones: A Veil of Memories. Free. Please RSVP to Lbell@azjhs.org.
Understanding Kabbalah:
You might have heard of Kabbalah as mystical. However it is a system that explains how the universe works on both the physical and spiritual level. It explains that the world operates according to universal spiritual laws, much like gravity influences our lives whether we are aware of its existence.
Sponsor: Kabbalah Centre Phoenix
Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket. Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day. Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.
Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value. Discount for general admission tickets only. Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.
Family Shabbat at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson from 5:45 pm (service), 7 pm (dinner). This interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. We’ll share Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. $25 per family (two adults & up to 4 children); adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP by June 12 to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or edasst@caiaz.org.
Shabbat Dinner for Seniors
Friday, June 16th, 6:00pm
2110 East Lincoln Drive, Phoenix
Scrumptious full course Shabbat dinner!
Suggested minimum donation: $5
RSVP: chani@sosaz.org or call 602-492-7670
Our Jewish Generation Singles Shabbat Dinner with Project Jewish Love at 7:30 pm. For singles age 21-39. $18 advance registration. RSVP required. For more information, contact admin@projectjewishlove.com or ourjewishgeneration.com/events.