Yom Ha’atzmaut Super Sunday in the Hallway Sun., April 30 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join The J for our monthly family friendly open house! PJ Library joins us to celebrate Israeli Independence day. Children learn about Israel’s history and make Israeli flags. Free and open to the community. For more information, please contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Speaker will be announced following the November election.
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.
Incorporating the practice of mindfulness into our lives has a positive impact on our individual well-being. This discussion will focus on the use of mindfulness in couples counseling and specific skills that increase gratitude and compassion in interpersonal relationships. Shari Goettel, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Tucson. As a trainer and presenter, Shari draws from her background in Imago Relationship Therapy and Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy, as well her mentors and Buddhist psychology. Shari creates a rich learning space for people to explore new ideas, beliefs and habits.
This is one of two April lectures in the Shalom in Every Home Healthy Family Lecture Series sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona and the LEAH program, which is funded by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.
Family Yoga Sun., April 30 |12:30-1:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Fun yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques awaken your inner-child in this light-hearted class for adults and children ages 5 and up. Adults without children and all levels are welcome. Members are free. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with snacks, music, crafts and more!
Join the commemoration for Israeli fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
1:00 pm Tucson J
Honoring 50 years of reunification of Jerusalem with National Geographic’s award-winning movie, “Jerusalem”. Free and open for all.
My Israel Moment
6:30 pm Tucson J
A panel discussion with Tucson’s Rabbis: Rabbi Robert Eisen, Rabbi Thomas Louchheim, Rabbi Helen Cohn, Rabbi Samuel Cohon, Rabbi Israel Becker, and Jewish community leaders: Jon Ben-Asher, Michelle Blumenberg and Todd Rockoff, who will initiate this solemn commemoration.
Yom Hazikaron Ceremony
7:15 pm Tucson J
Free and open to all. For questions contact israelcenter@jfsa.org or 520-577-9393 ext 133
“Love & Marriage” Wedding Exhibit
The Cultural Evolution of Jewish Weddings 1912-2016
Opens Sunday Afternoon, April 30, 2017
Reception courtesy of the Jenefsky Family begins at 2:00pm
Hear the stories of weddings past from the people who lived them. Wedding cake dessert.
CUTLER PLOTKIN JEWISH HERITAGE CENTER
122 E. Culver St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Free Admission
Call 602-241-7870 or visit www.azjhs.org for information and reservations.
People of all faiths welcome!
Please join us in honoring the importance of customs of courtship, customs and wedding ceremonies.
13 Wedding Gowns, Dresses, and Suits from wedding ceremonies in Phoenix, and various other locations feature Jewish customs from Ashkenazic and Sephardic, Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Secular weddings. Dating back to 1912 and brought forward to today, and see the objects and artifacts that demonstrate Jewish ritual, custom, tradition, and law which are on view with explanations, observations, and commentary, from a 1928 Ketubah to a modern Chuppah. Compare them with another occupant of this historic building, a Chinese Baptist Church, who have loaned the exhibit a complete Chinese wedding party’s costumes and customs.
See film clips from some of the most noteworthy Hollywood Jewish wedding scenes which are available for viewing on tablets in the gallery. See tradition blend with current wedding rituals as the important human need for coupling is celebrated.
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society’s building is almost 100 years old, built in 1921, this historic Phoenix landmark served as Phoenix, Arizona’s first synagogue and later became a Chinese-speaking and then Spanish-speaking Baptist church. Purchased by the Arizona Jewish Historical Society in 2002 and restored in 2008-2010, the center now serves as a museum and event venue open to people of all faiths. Exhibitions and programs educate the public about Jewish heritage as well as the diverse history of Arizona. The center is a Phoenix Point of Pride and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Beth Ami Temple is holding a Spring Concert on April 30 from 3-5 pm at 3535 E. Lincoln Dr. in Paradise Valley. Admission is $25 per person and includes light refreshments. The featured artist is Phoenix Symphony violinist Lan Qiu and his talented family of musicians.
Syrian Refugee Chef Shahd will introduce you to Syrian cuisine as she shares her expertise in creating delectable Syrian dishes.
Yom Hazikaron at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 7-8:30 pm. Remembrance of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks. Free. Contact Shahar Edry at shahar@isralieamerican.org.