Shearim Torah High School for Girls will hold its annual fundraising event at 7 pm on May 27 at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central in Phoenix.
This year’s event will honor Debbie and Ezra Zilcha for their outstanding service to the school and the community, president Arlene Glaser reports.
During the Legacy of Life dinner there will be a raffle for a San Diego vacation and an art auction.
Tickets for this year’s event are $125 and may be purchased by contacting the Shearim office 602-324-3406.
www.shearimhighschool.org
Members of the Desert Cactus Chapter of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework are busy putting final touches on the 2015 Convention, being held for the first time in the Valley. Over 100 women from states such as Georgia, Michigan, New York, Nevada and more will be joined by members from as far away as Calgary for “Desert Journeys,” May 30-June 2 at the Hilton Phoenix/Mesa in Mesa.
The keynote speaker on May 31 will be Marcie Lee, a well-respected teacher and child development consultant. Her topic will be “Juicy and Seedy: The Pomegranate in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish Art.” The remainder of the time will be filled with 32 workshops offering 25 different classes.
Dietary laws will be followed at all meals.
For additional information, visit pomegranateguild.org
Women’s Circle of East Valley Chabad presents its 3rd Annual Summer Garden Party honoring Alice Fierstein
Pollack Center for Jewish Life – 875 N McClintock Dr., Chandler, AZ 85268
$36.00 – semi-formal attire – raffle, prizes, entertainment.
RSVP to 480-855-4333 or rywelner@gmail.com
(no camp July 3)
All children 2- to 6-years-old are welcome! Enjoy water play, story time, creative movement, playground time, singing with a music specialist, arts & crafts, and weekly guests (with animals, art, instruments, theatre, movement, puppets and more). Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided. M-F; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm. Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily for $6 per child, per hour. Call for pricing and space availability. (Discounts offered for CAI members.) For more information, contact Lynne Falkow-Strauss at 520-745-5550 or lynne@caiaz.org
June 1
Music of World War II with guest speaker Dr. Sheldon Winkler.
Sponsored by Hadassah Valley of the Sun Chapter, at 10 am at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Rd., Phoenix.
No charge.
RSVP to Froma Goldberg, 480-563-2221 or froma24@yahoo.com
“My Body”. Jewish attitude on body piercing, tattoos and cosmetic procedures.
from 11:30am to 2:30pm – for teen girls
@ The Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale AZ 85254
Into Art? Would you like to explore your Jewish heritage with like-minded Jewish teens?
Rebbetzin Esther Allouche, of Congregation Beth Tefillah, has developed a unique program for young women, ages 13-19. Participants in The Da Vinci Decoders will use their creative instincts to decode the mystery of what it means to be Jews in the 21st century and paint a masterpiece to take home.
Sponsored event, no cost. Lunch and Art Supplies included.
Email your rsvp and any questions to: thedavincidecoders@gmail.com
For Seniors and Active Adults – Sponsored by Smile on Seniors
Join us for a scrumptious lunch plus an exciting activity you won’t want to miss. This is where food and fun come together to create the unforgettable!
Hawaiian Guitar Join us for lunch plus a fun musical time with Hillel Raeburn. Hillel plays Jewish, Hawaiian, Popular and Standards on his Hawaiian Guitar and some known classics.
2110 E. Lincoln Drive in Phoenix. Suggested Donation $5.00
To reserve: call (602) 492-7670 or email chani@sosaz.org To view our other Monthly programs please visit: http://program.sosaz.org/
Rabbi Robert Eisen leads these monthly group sessions using The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman’s Commentary on the Torah as the core for discussion. Topics can be interesting, insightful & inspiring. No charge to attend. Bring your own dairy lunch; beverages & dessert provided. For more information, call Helen at 520-299-0340.
For all ages and abilities.