Calendar

Mar
9
Wed
“Not Your Grandchildren’s Purim” Adult Ed. Kollel @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Mar 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Rabbis Robert Eisen and Ruven Barkan will delve into what Purim is really about and why it is so important to reclaim its form and function as adults. It’s not all hamentaschen and groggers!

7:00-8:00pm – “The Rest of Esther” with Rabbi Robert Eisen
Review of the Additions to the Book of Esther found in the Apocrypha, especially in terms of the questions and issues they address, and why they were not included as part of our scripture.

8:00-9:00pmMitzvah… or Not?!with Rabbi Ruven Barkan
Exploration of two “controversial mitzvot” connected with the Festival of Purim and look at what it is we “should” be doing.

Mar
16
Wed
“Not Your Grandchildren’s Purim” Adult Ed. Kollel @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Mar 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Rabbis Robert Eisen and Ruven Barkan will delve into what Purim is really about and why it is so important to reclaim its form and function as adults. It’s not all hamentaschen and groggers!

7:00-8:00pm – “The Rest of Esther” with Rabbi Robert Eisen
Review of the Additions to the Book of Esther found in the Apocrypha, especially in terms of the questions and issues they address, and why they were not included as part of our scripture.

8:00-9:00pmMitzvah… or Not?!with Rabbi Ruven Barkan
Exploration of two “controversial mitzvot” connected with the Festival of Purim and look at what it is we “should” be doing.

Mar
23
Wed
“Purim Palooza” Party at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Mar 23 @ 5:05 pm – 9:00 pm

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).

Dec
3
Sat
4th Annual Chess and Science Festival & All-Girls Tournament – 2016 @ Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Our 4th ANNUAL CHESS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL & ALL-GIRLS TOURNAMENT is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd, 2016

FESTIVAL IS OPEN FOR ALL!
Special Flandrau reduced admission: Adult $5, Child $3
THE EVENT INCLUDES:
 ALL-GIRLS CHESS TOURNAMENT IN 3 SECTIONS (OPEN, U800 & U400). USCF RATED. Entry Fee – please see details on events4chess.com
 VARIOUS CHESS ACTIVITIES
 MANY SCIENCE EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
 MUSEUM ADMISSION
 LASER SHOWS
 … AND MUCH MORE!

ORGANIZATION, SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP COMES FROM:
 3-TIME US WOMEN’S CHESS CHAMPION – WGM ANJELINA BELAKOVSKAIA
 BELAKOVSKAIA CHESS ACADEMY PARENTS
 FLANDRAU SCIENCE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM
 Numerous Tucson companies and organizations, including the University of Arizona,
College of Science and Math Department
 UNITED STATES CHESS FEDERATION

Our Mission: To organize a special and memorable event that will have a long lasting positive influence on participants, parents and observers, through promoting girls’ self-esteem, confidence, and ability to compete in intellectual areas and achieve great success in chess and beyond – including math, science, finance, business and life!

Info: www.ChessandScienceFestival.com (520) 370-0700 [email protected]
ALL-GIRLS tournament registration – events4chess.com
SPONSORSHIP – please support our event!!! You can donate by check, volunteer, set-up exhibits and more – we welcome all the help!

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].