Calendar

Jan
17
Sun
10th Annual Mah Jongg Tournament at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Everyone is welcome to participate! Check-in begins at 9:00am, with play beginning at 9:30am sharp, followed by lunch at 12:30pm. Play resumes at 1:30pm, with prizes awarded at 4:00pm. $36 entry fee includes lunch, game, party favors and prizes for the top three scorers, plus each round winner gets a prize. All proceeds benefit CAI’s United Synagogue Youth. Registration mandatory by January 8 (no walk-ins allowed).

Apr
18
Mon
Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun!

Apr
25
Mon
Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun!

May
2
Mon
Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun!

May
9
Mon
Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun!

May
16
Mon
Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun!

May
23
Mon
Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun!

Aug
14
Sun
Belakovskaia Chess Academy for Children – Fall 2016 Semester @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Aug 14 @ 12:00 pm

WELCOME TO BELAKOVSKAIA CHESS ACADEMY – a Unique Fast-Learning Chess Program for Children in the Southwest U.S.

THE UNIQUE TRAINING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED BY ANJELINA BELAKOVSKAIA – A 3-TIME U.S. WOMEN’S CHESS CHAMPION, WOMAN INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTER, WORLD CHAMPION AMONG STUDENTS (USSR TEAM) AND LEADER OF THE US OLYMPIC CHESS TEAM

My philosophy is to challenge kids through fast pace, very creative, yet highly organized and logical experience, that broadens their horizons, amazes them at what they are capable of and sets them off to explore and compete.

My goal is to help students develop critical thinking skills that they can utilize on the chess board and beyond, simultaneously preparing them to the States and National competitions.

Chess and Academic Achievements: Numerous studies have proven the benefit of chess in boosting academic achievements – http://www.psmcd.net/otherfiles/BenefitsOfChessInEdScreen2.pdf – and I strongly believe in it from my own experience – most of my students are taking Advanced Math, Reading and other subjects.

Schedule: 16 Weeks –
FALL 1 (8 weeks): Aug 14, 21, 28, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2
Break (1 week)
FALL 2 (8 weeks): Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, __, Dec 4, 11

Each class is limited to 10 students.

OUR PHOTO ALBUMS & MEDIA COVERAGE:
1st Individual and Family Team Chess Tournament in Tucson
PBS / Arizona Public Media (05/27/2014): “US Chess Champion: Game Can Expand Kids Skills
UA@Work: “National Champion Teaches Students How Business Is Like Chess
Chess and Science Festival and All-Girls Chess Tournament at Flandrau Science Center – video
Find updates at: https://www.facebook.com/BelakovskaiaChessAcademy

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.

 

Nov
26
Tue
Children and Youth Cooking Workshop @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Nov 26 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come have fun preparing, cooking, and eating while getting an opportunity to learn kitchen fundamentals. This is truly a delicious class! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, your kids will learn how to make a kosher side and may be able to help you in the kitchen this year! * Ages 5-12.

For advertising information, please contact [email protected].