Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.
Join our Taste of Talmud anytime between 8am-noon for an exciting exploration of the world of Talmud and Gemorrah.
The month of July will be chalk full of shark frenzied fun at OdySea Aquarium with the launch of our first ever “Jaw-some July”. With over forty sharks and nine different species living in the Aquarium, guests are invited to marvel at the largest and most diverse collection of sharks in Arizona. To celebrate Jaw-some July and the magnificent and mysterious shark we will be offering a variety of special programs, activities, and educational opportunities for guests that are free with admission from July 7-29th.
Event activities will include:
- Shark fun facts on exhibits throughout the Aquarium
- Shark Feeds scheduled for:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:00 PM at Shark Waters
- Shark Feeds scheduled for
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 3:30 PM at Deep Ocean
- Live Elasmobranch Presentation presented at Deep Ocean Theater about Rays and Sharks
- 10:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:45 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:45 PM daily
- Shark Month Photos at Kids Cove inside a shark jaw
- Shark Scavenger Hunt starting at the upper level at SeaTREK to collect Shark Trading Cards
- Limited Time Shark Photo from Magic Memories
- Shark themed cupcakes at the Lighthouse Café
Sharks4Kids returns July 16-20 featuring Educational programs about Shark Tagging at Deep Ocean Theater, Shark Conservation at Shark Window; Norman the Nurse Shark Book Reading at Deep Ocean Theater and Mock Shark Tagging for children. These programs will be offered three times daily.
Join the Sharks4Kids Team in a behind the scenes tour of Shark Waters and Shark Lab Dissection. Your tour will take you to the top of Shark Waters, one of our largest exhibits, where you’ll learn about the external anatomy of the magnificent and mysterious shark. Next, you’ll participate in an actual dissection on precut dogfish sharks! At the end of your experience you will receive an official Junior Shark Biologist Certificate.
Experience a live Shark Feed at the top of Shark Waters! Your tour will begin behind the scenes in the kitchen, learning about food prep and what’s on the menu for these apex predators. Next stop is at the top of Shark Waters, one of our largest exhibits, where you’ll learn about the delicate process used for transportation as well as the practices our Animal Care team takes when it comes to feeding these magnificent predators. Next, you’ll witness a LIVE feeding. To wrap up the tour we will go to our “Open Ocean” exhibit to discuss our Blacktip Reef Sharks and feeding practices of that exhibit.
Shark University will bring you behind the scenes for a fun and educational lecture experience presented by the Animal Care Team. We have three exciting topics for Jaw-some July.
- July 11th – Sharks on the Move presented by OdySea Aquarium Curator, Lance Ripley
- Learn the attention to details needed for Shark Transports
- July 18th – Science and Cameras of Shark Week presented by conservationist Jillian Morris and Duncan Brake of Sharks4Kids.
- Behind the Scenes look at what it takes to create and film a Shark Week special
- July 25th – Shark Evolution: Teeth Through Time presented by Animal Care Specialist Casey Brose
- Learn about hundreds of millions of years of shark evolution
In honor of Jaw-some July and our celebration of sharks, $5.00 from each Jaw-some July Encounter ticket will be donated to Shark Conservation and Education. OdySea Aquarium works closely with non-profit organizations such as Sharks4Kids and American Elasmobranch Society.
“Wearing Our Stories” is an exhibit of mixed media drawings sub-dyed onto textiles and meant to be touched, worn, stretched, and used. Creating wearable art is an exciting opportunity to make art more accessible and approachable taking it beyond gallery walls and out onto the streets. Every body every shape and every color changes the aesthetic of the original artwork in a unique and exciting way. For more information about Lauri Kaye, visit her website.
JCC Fine Art Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
All are welcome.
Parents, bring your child toddler thru 3 to The J for stories and songs with PJ Library! Children also enjoy the splash pad and an icy sweet treat. J Members: Free. Guests: $5. Check in at the Membership Desk or pay at the door. PJ Library is funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix and programmed in partnership with the Valley of the Sun JCC. For more information, contact pjlibrary@vosjcc.org.
Lois captures her love of travel in photographs which have been exhibited in galleries and numerous publications. She shares spectacular images and stories that embody people, countries and way of life. Includes lunch. Presented by the Valley of the Sun JCC in partnership with Belmont Village. J Members: $5; Guests: $8. Registration required by July 2 at vosjcc.org/photos.
Public, charter or private school? What do you need to know when looking for the best academic and social environment for your child?
This session will provide tools and criteria to consider as you assess and determine what school is a good fit for your child in which to thrive and succeed. Some of the issues that will be discussed include: Does class size really matter? How do extra resources make a difference? What is better — a large school or a small school?
Certificate for two (2) foster care credits will be provided at the end of the session to those seeking certification.
Calling all Jewish men, join our nightly learning session anytime between 7-9pm!
Come solo or bring a friend! Bring something to learn or have one of our amazing connectors guide your learning. There are no time requirements, you can learn from 5 minutes or 2 hours. Learning together we will reach new connections to Judaism.
9 PART SERIES THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO TAP INTO THE DEEPEST RECESSES OF YOUR HEART
The words of the Daliy Amidah are transformative and have the ability to help you through every aspect of your life. Only by understanding the deeper meaning of each blessing can we become truly empowered. Your newly gained insight will enable you to tap into the deepest recesses of your heart.
Date and Time
July 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 11, 12 at 7PM