Our program will include the installation of Board and Officers and the Awards Ceremony. Appetizers will be served from 5:30-6pm. The dinner and meeting will be from 6-8pm. RSVP to Nali Nabers at 520-299-3000 ext 212 or nnabers@tucsonjcc.org by May 1
Please join us as we raise our glasses and toast
L’Chaim!
To our Endowment Book of Life Signers and LIFE & LEGACY™ Donors
Featuring
Rabbi Steven Z. Leder
You Matter to the Jewish Story!
Hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dessert
Dietary Laws Observed ~ No Solicitation of Funds
RSVP by Wednesday, May 3rd to rrabinovich@jcfphoenix.org or at 480.699.1717
Rabbi Steven Z. Leder is Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with three campuses and 2,400 families. He is the author of The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul. His sermon on capital punishment was included in an award winning episode of The West Wing. Rabbi Leder contributed a chapter to Charles Barkley’s book Who’s Afraid of a Large Black Man? In it Rabbi Leder discussed the connections between economics, religion and racism. He is now at work on his third book about the blessings of pain, tentatively titled Weeds Bring Yellow Birds. Newsweek Magazine named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America but to him what is most important is that he’s Betsy’s husband and Aaron and Hannah’s dad. He is also a Jew who likes to fish –go figure.
Come explore your integrated place in nature with award-winning wildlife artist and writer Beth Surdut, creator of the illustrated Listening to Raven stories and The Art of Paying Attention NPR radio series. Hone your perception through workshop exercises and sharing of stories in the classroom and outdoors in Agua Caliente Park. Ages 12 and up.
Shabbat Rocks! Service & Family Shabbat Dinner at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club Road, Tucson from 5:30-8 pm. Shabbat dinner at 5:30 pm of kosher chicken and sides (vegetarian upon request). Then an energetic, musical Shabbat service for the whole family at 6:30 pm, featuring the Avanim Rock Band, followed by dessert oneg. All are welcome; please RSVP for the dinner. Dinner is $12/adults, under 13 free. 520-327-4501 or mila@templeemanueltucson.org.
Family fun out on the ranch – Temple Emanu-El’s annual Lag Ba’Omer Picnic and Bonfire (hot dog roast, kosher beef or veggie), chips, sodas, fruit, eegees; horses, games (bring baseball gear, frisbees, etc), activities for kids, then Havdallah, songs, music, huge bonfire, marshmallow roast. All are welcome. Please RSVP by 5/10.
Parent’s Night Out at Xtreme Gymnastics, 15821 N 79th St. #3, Scottsdale from 6-10 pm. Leave your kids for a fun-filled Saturday evening of gymnastics fun, games and group activities while you go out and have a lively time of your own! For ages 3-12; open to non-members. $24/individual, $58/family. Reservations required. 480-596-3543 or xtreme@xtremegymnastics.com.
Join Chabad Centers around the valley for Lag B’omer at Castles n Coasters for only $8 for an unlimited all day ride pass! There are only 50 tickets left at this price so purchase your tickets today at www.chabadaz.com/lag!
• Sunday, May 14th. Doors will open at 10:00am.
• An all day unlimited rides pass is $8 in advance $10 by the door (4 and under are free).
• Kosher lunch can be purchased for an additional $4 per person
5 pm: Why is the Media Confused about Israel?
An eye-opening evening and light Israeli buffet with award-winning Mideast journalist and author, Matti Friedman, a former Associated Press reporter, editor and author of The Aleppo Codex and Pumpkinflowers: A Soldier’s Story. Matti will provide an insider’s look at the media’s coverage of Israel. This event is free and open to all. RSVP is required. For more information, contact 520- 577-9393 x133 or visit jfsa.org/mattifriedmanlecture.
CAI’s 86th Annual Meeting & Awards Fiesta at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson at 6 pm. Mexican dinner followed by a meeting with reports from Board of Trustees, the year in review, election and installation of officers and Board of Trustees, plus special volunteer/tribute awards. No charge to attend, but RSVP needed by May 10. 520-745-5550 or caiaz.org.