Calendar

Apr
23
Sun
Shalom in Every Home: The Role of Spirituality in a Healthy Household @ Jewish Community Center
Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Sacred time and emotional fullness can help promote meaningful and long-term family health. Enjoy an interactive and reflective conversation about bringing family closer together through age-old practices such as transforming a dining room table into an altar to create shared family spirituality. Speaker Avraham Alpert is the spiritual leader of Congregation Bet Shalom in Tucson and is in his final year of rabbinical seminary at the Academy for Jewish Religion in Los Angeles after serving as a hazzan for more than 18 years. He leads services and officiates a full range of life cycle events, counsels people in need, trains students of all ages, coordinates lay-leaders, develops programs, and teaches creative classes.

This is one of two April lectures in the Shalom in Every Home Healthy Family Lecture Series sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona and the LEAH program, which is funded by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.

Apr
30
Sun
Shalom in Every Home: Nourishing Love & Happiness–Mindfulness Techniques & Relationship Health @ Jewish Community Center
Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Incorporating the practice of mindfulness into our lives has a positive impact on our individual well-being. This discussion will focus on the use of mindfulness in couples counseling and specific skills that increase gratitude and compassion in interpersonal relationships. Shari Goettel, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Tucson. As a trainer and presenter, Shari draws from her background in Imago Relationship Therapy and Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy, as well her mentors and Buddhist psychology. Shari creates a rich learning space for people to explore new ideas, beliefs and habits.

This is one of two April lectures in the Shalom in Every Home Healthy Family Lecture Series sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona and the LEAH program, which is funded by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.

May
19
Fri
Schmooze’s ShabbatLuck (Shabbat Potluck Dinner) @ Congregation Beth Israel
May 19 @ 6:15 pm – 9:30 pm

By popular demand, Schmooze is excited to bring you another ShabbatLuck event (Shabbat potluck dinner), this time in North Phoenix at Congregation Beth Israel.  Please read the details and RSVP at http://evite.me/FdDxHFptRv for an evening of food, friends, and fun.  Please also sign up for an item to bring on the event wall.

Feel free to join Congregation Beth Israel (Reform) for its Shabbat service at 6:15 PM with other ShabbatLuck and AVIV of Arizona members. We will mix and mingle in the Museum after the service around 7:30 PM with dinner served around 7:50 PM. If you are unable to join us for services, you can still show up for the dinner. If you do attend the services, feel free to drop off potluck items first.

Again, please read details, RSVP, and sign up to bring something at http://evite.me/FdDxHFptRv.

We hope you can join us on May 19 for this Schmooze (30s & 40s) & AVIV of Arizona event!

Aug
28
Tue
Jewish Sparks workshop: “High Holidays and a Whole New You” @ East Valley JCC
Aug 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Spark your Jewish journey, create meaningful Jewish experiences and illuminate your understanding of the basics of Judaism.

Join us for a new free EVJCC workshop for adults that explores ways to enhance your Jewish cultural connection through music, food and hands-on activities that boost your understanding of each month’s topic.

Drop in for one or come to all! All workshops are held at 7 p.m. the East Valley JCC. Free to attend, with an $18 suggested donation. To register, email [email protected].

For a full schedule of upcoming topics, visit bit.ly/JewishSparks.

 

Oct
3
Wed
Jewish Sparks @ East Valley JCC
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a new free EVJCC workshop for adults that explores ways to enhance your Jewish cultural connection through music, food and hands-on activities that boost your understanding of each month’s topic. Taught by Andre Ivory, EVJCC program director.

The Oct. 3 topic is “Shabbat: The Difference Between Holiness and Everything Else.”

Nov
6
Tue
Jewish Sparks @ East Valley JCC
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for a free EVJCC workshop for adults that explores ways to enhance your Jewish cultural connection through music, food and hands-on activities that boost your understanding of each month’s topic. Taught by Andre Ivory, EVJCC program director.

The Nov. 6 topic is “Israel: Home Away From Home.”

Feb
12
Tue
Fresh Perspective: Supporting Jews With Special Needs @ Congregation Or Tzion
Feb 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

“Special Needs” – “Disability” – “Inclusion” – so many ways to describe individuals in our community who have differences. Come hear what those words mean to a mother of a young adult, a disability agency, and an individual. Rabbi Nate Crane will moderate a panel through which these speakers can tell their stories sharing what support means to them in both the secular and Jewish communities. Learn how best to help in various situations and get involved in a way that makes sense to you.
Panelists Amy DL Hummell of Gesher Disability Resources, Sharon Landay, and Barton. Facilitated by Rabbi Crane of Congregation Or Tzion and Hagigah.

 

 

 

Mar
21
Thu
EVJCC Purim Experience @ East Valley JCC
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
East Valley JCC Purim Experience
Thursday, March 21
 9 a.m. Free Purim class taught by Rabbi Michael Beyo
10 a.m. Interactive reading of Megillah and class by Rabbi Michael Beyo. Cost: $14.
11 a.m. Purim Experience featuring a performance by The Improvables, an improvisational comedy troupe group based in Sun Lakes. Performance is followed by a kosher lunch. Cost: $14
Reservations are required by March 15. Call 480-897-0588 or email [email protected].
Mar
9
Mon
Young Jewish Professionals – Purim Around the World! @ Kitchen18
Mar 9 @ 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm

Young Jewish Professionals are invited to:

Purim Around The World

Purim Eve – Monday, March 9, 2020

7:15 – 9:30 PM

Featuring:

Open Bar · International Buffet · Music · Costume Contest · Megillah Reading & More!

 

For More information and to RSVP, visit:

www.chabadofscottsdale.org/YJPPurim

*Must be 21+ to Attend

Mar
10
Tue
Purim in India @ Chabad of Scottsdale
Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm

Chabad of Scottsdale presents

Purim in India

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

5:00 PM Megilla Reading

5:30 PM Dinner Delicious

Featuring:

Indian Cuisine Exciting · Entertainment · Live Music Raffle · Masquerade in Indian Attire

 

For More information and to RSVP, visit:

chabadofscottsdale.org/PuriminIndia

For advertising information, please contact [email protected].