Pickup Basketball Sundays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Early Play: 7:00-9:30a.m. & Late Play: 9:30 – 11:30am Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup basketball. Adults 18+. Free to J members; $10 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7016 or sports@vosjcc.org.
Come and have a cup of coffee and nosh at our USY community cafe. The menu includes fresh coffee, bagels with toppings, and other seasonal breakfast delicacies. All proceeds benefit Beth El Congregation’s USY Youth Group.
Super Sunday Fall Phone-A-Thon
Sun., Sept. 18 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Grab some friends help the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix raise funds to help Jews in need and to build vibrant Jewish communities in Greater Phoenix, Israel and in 70 countries around the world. There’s plenty of food, fun and prizes, including TVs to watch the game! Register at jewishphoenix.org/phoneathon.
For the Summer, Schmooze Young Families (20s-40s) is making a monthly stop at different Phoenix area splash pads for some nice cool fun outdoors! In September, we’ll stop by the new and exciting splash pad at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale. Be on the lookout for the Schmooze sign to gather with other Schmooze members. To reserve your space, please RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/53KJ57F.
You can find more details and RSVP (to let us know if we should be on the lookout for you) through the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1314558858561882) or Meetup event page (https://www.meetup.com/azschmooze/events/233720303).
Super Sunday in the Hallway – Rosh Hashanah Fun Sun., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. open house Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 A fun Rosh Hashanah open house for filled with children’s activities, including Rosh Hashanah stories with PJ Library, New Year’s crafts and apple snacks. Children make New Year’s cards for IDF soldiers. Free for everyone. For more information, please contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
The Desert Caucus, Inc. will welcome Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI-1st) on Sunday, September 18 at 10:30 AM at Skyline Country Club. Guests should be potential members and must have reservations. Please contact the Desert Caucus at 520-490-1453 or email desertcaucus@gmail.com.
The Desert Caucus, Inc. is a bipartisan, single issue Jewish political action committee supporting federal congressional candidates outside of Arizona who support a strong U.S. Israel relationship. Members pay dues and are entitled to attend between seven and nine events September through May/early June. There is no further solicitation of funds.
When: Sunday, September 18th, at 11AM.
What: Learn about JSU’s exciting programs and high school clubs.
– Experience JSU’s amazing Israel trip- The Jerusalem Journey (TJJ)
– Hear testimonials from past participants and parents.
– TJJ is very affordable!! An incredibly fun and inspirational trip.
– Receive an extra special discount for attending this session.
– Check out the trip, please visit: tjj.ncsy.org
– Delicious light lunch will be served.
Please come and feel free to bring a friend!
New Year’s Family Cooking Sun., Sept. 18 | 2-3:30p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 A joyful Rosh Hashanah event for the whole family making challahs and a delicious honey-apple parfait. Each family receives prayers, recipes and traditions to take home. Kosher dietary laws observed. Member families: $20; Non-member families: $30. For more information, please contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Let’s Appreciate Art Mon., Sept. 19 | 11 a.m. – noon Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Share the world of art with docents from the Phoenix Art Museum. Explore 20th Century Fashion Innovators. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through Dec. 19 except Sept. 5, Oct. 3, 10. Free. Information: taichi@tbsev.org