Calendar

Aug
17
Sat
Tu B’Av Heart 2 Heart 2019 @ Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
Aug 17 @ 7:30 pm

Heart 2 Heart AZ is working in partnership with local and national organizations and communities to bring together Jewish singles (21+) representing all observance levels from across the country for a weekend full of love, connection, and discovery, in honor of Tu B’Av.

The weekend will consist of social events and learning sessions with various topic discussions that include the following: Challenges & Solutions to Being Jewish & Single Today, Jewish Dating In an Online World, How to Identify a B’Shert/Soul Mate, and much more!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*

(SEE BELOW FOR DETAILED SESSION DESCRIPTIONS)

Thursday, August 15, 2019

7–8:30 p.m. – Jewish Dating in an Online World: From JDate to JSwipe with @DavidYarus, founder of JSwipe and mllnnl (with a Tu B’Av introduction by Rabbi Sam Intrator, director of Kavanah Life Singles)

8:30–10 p.m. – Reception and Social

Friday, August 16, 2019

8–9 a.m. – Continental Breakfast

9–10 a.m. – Free time or session TBD

10–10:50 a.m. – The Future of Dating: Online vs. Offline and the Challenges facing the Jewish Community with @DavidYarus, founder of JSwipe and mllnnl

11–11:50 a.m. – Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match with Michele Czopp, owner of Mitzvah Matchmaker

12–1 p.m. – Buffet Lunch

1–2 p.m. – Free Time/Lounge Time

2–2:50 p.m. – Why Bad Dates Happen to Good Jewish Singles with Bill Cartiff, tour leader and travel consultant at Best-Day Adventures, a Jewish singles travel program of Ayelet Tours

3–3:50 p.m. – He Said/She Said: Communication in Relationships with Rachel Freidus, therapist at Therapy With Heart

4–4:50 p.m. – Finding Love at Any Age with Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tefillah

5–6 p.m. – Yoga with Mariel Wilk

6–7 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (Traditional and Egalitarian)

7–10 p.m. – Shabbat Dinner with pre-determined seat mates and Socializing

Saturday, August 17, 2019

8–9 a.m. – Continental Breakfast

9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Shabbat Services (Traditional)

9–10 a.m. – Yoga with Mariel Wilk

10–11:30 a.m. – Shabbat Services (Egalitarian)

12–1 p.m. – Buffet Lunch

1–2 p.m. – Free Time/Lounge Time

2–4 p.m. – Challenges and Solutions to Being Jewish and Single Today with Rabbi Sam Intrator, director of Kavanah Life Singles

4–7 p.m. – Free Time/Lounge Time (Snacks Provided)

8–9 p.m. – Havdallah and Cocktail Hour

9–11 p.m. – Social (Two options available – stay tuned for details!)

Sunday, August 18, 2019

9–10 a.m. – Brunch

10 a.m.–12 p.m. – Weekend Wrap-Up with Rabbi Sam Intrator, director of Kavanah Life Singles

*SCHEDULE AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Aug
18
Sun
B’Yahad Water Day KICK-OFF at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

INTRODUCING our new Youth Education Program!

All Youth (preschool thru teens) are invited to join us for the

B’Yahad Water Day KICK-OFF

Sunday, August 18 at 9:00am

  • Fun activities for all!
  • Hear about our new program for the coming year.
  • Meet our Madrichim (teen leaders), teachers and shinshinim (young Israelis doing a year of service here in Tucson on behalf of Israel through the Jewish Federation), Shay Friedwald and Danielle Levy. Shay will work with children at CAI for the first half of the year, while Danielle will work at other local Jewish organizations. They will then trade places for the second half of the year. (see more below)
  • Kids: Come wearing swim garb, ‘cuz you’re probably gonna get wet! (Bring a towel, hats, sunblock and water shoes.) We’ll play water games outside led by the Madrichim. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
  • Parents/Guardians: Enjoy brunch and mimosas while learning about our new program. You may join the children after brunch or choose to run some errands while the kids continue having fun. We will conclude at 12:00 noon.

Want to attend? RSVP here!

Taste of Or Chadash Open House @ Congregation Or Chadash
Aug 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Red Rocks Music Festival @ Sedona Creative Life Center
Aug 18 @ 3:00 pm

Piazzolla- the Genius of Tango
Elmira Darvarova, Grammy Award Nominated Concert Violinist, Howard Wall, French Horn, New York Philharmonic and Thomas Weaver, Concert Pianist.

Tickets: General Admission: $36, Child, (under 14) admission: $14.

Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Aug 18 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.

Resisting Irrelevancy: A Quirky Collection of Quick Comedies @ Theatre Artists Studio
Aug 18 @ 7:30 pm

Contemporary, fresh and funny, this compilation of satirical short plays overflow with offbeat humor that leans towards the quirky and irreverent and focuses on the absurdities that abound in everyday reality. Join us as we open our 14th season by celebrating the work of a wonderfully talented woman we call our own actress, playwright, journalist and Studio Member Debra Rich Gettleman.

7:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays

2 pm Sundays

Tu B’Av Heart 2 Heart 2019 @ Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
Aug 18 @ 7:30 pm

Heart 2 Heart AZ is working in partnership with local and national organizations and communities to bring together Jewish singles (21+) representing all observance levels from across the country for a weekend full of love, connection, and discovery, in honor of Tu B’Av.

The weekend will consist of social events and learning sessions with various topic discussions that include the following: Challenges & Solutions to Being Jewish & Single Today, Jewish Dating In an Online World, How to Identify a B’Shert/Soul Mate, and much more!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*

(SEE BELOW FOR DETAILED SESSION DESCRIPTIONS)

Thursday, August 15, 2019

7–8:30 p.m. – Jewish Dating in an Online World: From JDate to JSwipe with @DavidYarus, founder of JSwipe and mllnnl (with a Tu B’Av introduction by Rabbi Sam Intrator, director of Kavanah Life Singles)

8:30–10 p.m. – Reception and Social

Friday, August 16, 2019

8–9 a.m. – Continental Breakfast

9–10 a.m. – Free time or session TBD

10–10:50 a.m. – The Future of Dating: Online vs. Offline and the Challenges facing the Jewish Community with @DavidYarus, founder of JSwipe and mllnnl

11–11:50 a.m. – Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match with Michele Czopp, owner of Mitzvah Matchmaker

12–1 p.m. – Buffet Lunch

1–2 p.m. – Free Time/Lounge Time

2–2:50 p.m. – Why Bad Dates Happen to Good Jewish Singles with Bill Cartiff, tour leader and travel consultant at Best-Day Adventures, a Jewish singles travel program of Ayelet Tours

3–3:50 p.m. – He Said/She Said: Communication in Relationships with Rachel Freidus, therapist at Therapy With Heart

4–4:50 p.m. – Finding Love at Any Age with Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tefillah

5–6 p.m. – Yoga with Mariel Wilk

6–7 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (Traditional and Egalitarian)

7–10 p.m. – Shabbat Dinner with pre-determined seat mates and Socializing

Saturday, August 17, 2019

8–9 a.m. – Continental Breakfast

9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Shabbat Services (Traditional)

9–10 a.m. – Yoga with Mariel Wilk

10–11:30 a.m. – Shabbat Services (Egalitarian)

12–1 p.m. – Buffet Lunch

1–2 p.m. – Free Time/Lounge Time

2–4 p.m. – Challenges and Solutions to Being Jewish and Single Today with Rabbi Sam Intrator, director of Kavanah Life Singles

4–7 p.m. – Free Time/Lounge Time (Snacks Provided)

8–9 p.m. – Havdallah and Cocktail Hour

9–11 p.m. – Social (Two options available – stay tuned for details!)

Sunday, August 18, 2019

9–10 a.m. – Brunch

10 a.m.–12 p.m. – Weekend Wrap-Up with Rabbi Sam Intrator, director of Kavanah Life Singles

*SCHEDULE AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Aug
19
Mon
Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Aug 19 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am

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.

We Remember: The Liberators
Aug 19 @ 10:30 am


We Remember: The Liberators

Visiting hours:
Monday through Friday: 10:30am – 4:00pm
First and Third Fridays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Additional times by appointment

Please email jschesnol@azjhs.org to arrange your tour!

 

Endless Summer @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Aug 19 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Does your kiddo love the pool? Sign them up to have structured water play with Mallory before the weather gets cool. This once a week, 45 minute class is a great way to keep your child active and reinforce the skills and safety topics that they learned this summer. All they need is a bathing suit, towel and goggles if they wear them. Toys & games will be provided!

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