Calendar

Jan
24
Tue
“Tree of Life” with Esther Becker (Tuesday Night Class) @ Southwest Torah Institute
Jan 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Marty Brounstein Speaker Series
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm

Marty Brounstein is the author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. He brings a true interfaith story of courage, compassion, and rescue about a Christian couple in the Netherlands named Frans and Mien Wijnakker who, despite much risk and danger, saved the lives of over two dozen Jews during the Holocaust and World War II. Marty also has a meaningful personal connection to this story and its heroes, which he reveals in his engaging storytelling presentation.

JANUARY 24th – MARCH 10th SPEAKING SERIES IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN ARIZONA

Jan. 24 AT 7 pm
Rhodes Junior High School
1860 S. Longmore, MESA, AZ 85202 -contact Gloria Chavez (480)472-2395

Jan. 25 at 12:30 pm
ARIZONA DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Workshop: The Power of Storytelling. $40 to register – BOOK INCLUDED
3300 North Central Avenue, PHOENIX 85012
Contact: Teresa DePadre Buri (602)542-4734

Jan. 29 at 11:30 am
CO-HOSTED BY CONGREGATION MERKAZ HA-LYR AND SHADOW ROCK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
at Shadow Rock Church
12861 North 8th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Contact: Denise Kaye (602)708-8626

Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm
Valley Presbyterian Church, Encore University Program
6947 E. MCDONALD DRIVE
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253 Contact: Becky Bennett (480)991-6424 x 165

Feb. 22 at 6:30 pm
TEMPLE EMANUEL (8th grade and parents, OPEN to community)
5801 S. Rural Road, TEMPE, 85283. Contact: Rabbi Jason Bonder (480)838-1414

Feb. 28 at 6 pm
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
201 N. Picacho Street, CASA GRANDE, 85122 Contact: Lynn Wilson (520)350-6810

March 9 at 7 pm
ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY -Cutler & Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
122 East Culver Street, PHOENIX 85004 Contact: Larry Bell (602)241-7870

March 10, 6:30 pm DINNER, 7:15 pm PRESENTATION
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
5230 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253 Contact Pastor Keith Matney (480)949-0901

Jan
25
Wed
Creative Aging Classes – Dance @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Jan 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fun, stimulating and exciting classes in the arts for ages 60+. Taught by professional teachers – just $60 for 12 hours of classes.

Marty Brounstein Speaker Series
Jan 25 @ 7:00 pm

Marty Brounstein is the author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. He brings a true interfaith story of courage, compassion, and rescue about a Christian couple in the Netherlands named Frans and Mien Wijnakker who, despite much risk and danger, saved the lives of over two dozen Jews during the Holocaust and World War II. Marty also has a meaningful personal connection to this story and its heroes, which he reveals in his engaging storytelling presentation.

JANUARY 24th – MARCH 10th SPEAKING SERIES IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN ARIZONA

Jan. 24 AT 7 pm
Rhodes Junior High School
1860 S. Longmore, MESA, AZ 85202 -contact Gloria Chavez (480)472-2395

Jan. 25 at 12:30 pm
ARIZONA DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Workshop: The Power of Storytelling. $40 to register – BOOK INCLUDED
3300 North Central Avenue, PHOENIX 85012
Contact: Teresa DePadre Buri (602)542-4734

Jan. 29 at 11:30 am
CO-HOSTED BY CONGREGATION MERKAZ HA-LYR AND SHADOW ROCK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
at Shadow Rock Church
12861 North 8th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Contact: Denise Kaye (602)708-8626

Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm
Valley Presbyterian Church, Encore University Program
6947 E. MCDONALD DRIVE
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253 Contact: Becky Bennett (480)991-6424 x 165

Feb. 22 at 6:30 pm
TEMPLE EMANUEL (8th grade and parents, OPEN to community)
5801 S. Rural Road, TEMPE, 85283. Contact: Rabbi Jason Bonder (480)838-1414

Feb. 28 at 6 pm
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
201 N. Picacho Street, CASA GRANDE, 85122 Contact: Lynn Wilson (520)350-6810

March 9 at 7 pm
ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY -Cutler & Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
122 East Culver Street, PHOENIX 85004 Contact: Larry Bell (602)241-7870

March 10, 6:30 pm DINNER, 7:15 pm PRESENTATION
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
5230 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253 Contact Pastor Keith Matney (480)949-0901

Fiddler on the Roof @ Herberger Theater Center
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm

TRADITION! It has been a 50-year tradition at ATC to bring you the best and most vibrant professional theatre Arizona has to offer. Our Golden Anniversary season will feature an epic production of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Join us for this richly heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring such Broadway classics as “To Life,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” this uplifting 50th Anniversary Celebration production raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

Times vary.

Jan
26
Thu
“Precious Words” with Esther Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute
Jan 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Gain the Edge Negotiation Training @ Perkins Coie
Jan 26 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Gain the Edge Negotiation Training Thurs., Jan. 26 | 5:30 p.m. Perkins Coie – 2901 N. Central Ave., Ste. 2000 – Phoenix 85012 Join Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups and learn how to gain the edge in any negotiation. The event features national negotiation expert Martin Latz, author of Gain the Edge! Negotiation to Get What You Want. First 50 registered, receive a free copy. $36 professional; $18 student includes beer, wine and appetizers. Dietary laws observed. Register at jewishphoenix.org/gaintheedge.

Fiddler on the Roof @ Herberger Theater Center
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm

TRADITION! It has been a 50-year tradition at ATC to bring you the best and most vibrant professional theatre Arizona has to offer. Our Golden Anniversary season will feature an epic production of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Join us for this richly heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring such Broadway classics as “To Life,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” this uplifting 50th Anniversary Celebration production raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

Times vary.

Jan
27
Fri
Singles Shabbat Dinner @ Congregation Beth Tefillah
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

All Single Jews over 40+ are welcomed to celebrate Shabbat January 27th

So, please join in and let’s get to know each other better over a delicious meal.

Congregation Beth Tefillah
*You do not need to attend the Shabbat Prayer Service to attend the dinner.
*ALL Jewish backgrounds welcomed! You do not have to be Orthodox to attend the dinner.
*This is a Project Jewish Love Event (not a Congregational event)

For questions, please contact admin@projectjewishlove.com

Kindly R.S.V.P and Reserve Your Seat – Reservation Required – Thank You

Fiddler on the Roof @ Herberger Theater Center
Jan 27 @ 8:00 pm

TRADITION! It has been a 50-year tradition at ATC to bring you the best and most vibrant professional theatre Arizona has to offer. Our Golden Anniversary season will feature an epic production of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Join us for this richly heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring such Broadway classics as “To Life,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” this uplifting 50th Anniversary Celebration production raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

Times vary.

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