June 7
Tucson J-Family Diamondbacks Game vs. New York Mets;
Game Time:1:10 pm (depart the J at 10:15 am, return by 6:30 pm)
$36 includes Coach bus transportation, admission to the game and snacks on the bus. Great seats!
Contact Scott Zorn, 520-299-3000, ext. 192
For Seniors and Active Adults – sponsored by Smile on Seniors
Join with Rabbi Levi Levertov for lively conversation – at Starbucks, 3165 E. Lincoln Drive in Phoenix.
602-492-7670, chani@sosaz.org
Brandeis University Professor to speak on “The Shifting Alliances in The Middle East and their Effect on Israel”
Dr. Reuven Kimelman, professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA will discuss how the growing Sunni Shiite divide has changed Israel’s relationship with other countries in the region. The Sunni countries (Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco and even Saudi Arabia) threatened by Iran and its Shiite allies are establishing closer political and military ties with Israel. What does this mean for the prospects of future peace in the Middle East? What is the impact of President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran?
Professor Kimelman will speak on Monday June 8th from 7 PM – 9 PM at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Admission is free.
The evening is being sponsored by Brandeis National Committee Phoenix Chapter in conjunction with the Brandeis Alumni Association and the JCC.
For questions, please contact: Stephanie Altman at steffyaltman@gmail.com or at (314)724-3174
Open to the public, this FREE weekly class for children 9- to 24-months in age and their parent(s) is fun and educational. Participants sing songs, make art projects, read stories, have a snack, and share parenting advice with each other. Please bring your child with a towel, sunscreen already applied, and wearing appropriate “swimwear” and water shoes. Also bring a dry change of clothes for them. For more information, contact Kim at 520-745-5550, ext. 224 or edasst@caiaz.org
(regular schedule resumes Aug. 11)
Learn about the law and lore in the “sea” of Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into the “who, what, where, when, why and how” of living Judaism.
June 9
Birobidzhan! Birobidzhan! Free documentary film showing by the Az. Jewish Historical Society.
At 7 pm at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver St. in Phoenix.
RSVP to 602-241-7870 or lbell@azjhs.org
June 10
Cardozo Society, the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’ legal group, presents a continuing legal education seminar on Important Developments in Attorney-Client Privilege.
$18 includes kosher breakfast at 7:15 am, seminar at 8 am,
at Perkins Coie, 2901 N Central Ave., Suite 2000.
RSVP to Amanda Garcia at 480-634-4900 ext. 1202 or agarcia@jewishphoenix.org
This informal and lively study discussion led by Rabbi Robert Eisen is open to all. No charge to attend.
What is Torah Studies?
Torah Studies is a weekly text-based Torah study program offered in 275 cities on six continents. Torah Studies was founded in 2004 to provide instructors with well-researched, in-depth classes on the weekly Torah portion. Torah Studies enables students of all backgrounds to gain a true appreciation of cardinal Jewish beliefs and practices.
The Torah Studies Experience
In each session, the Torah Studies student encounters a multi-sensory learning experience including a mix of Jewish texts, discussions, learning activities, illustrative anecdotes, visual aids, and digital multimedia. Jewish texts are weaved together to deepen the student’s understanding of a profound new Torah insight. Lessons focus on contemporary topics of Jewish interest, including personal, social, political, and economical issues. Student textbooks contain readings carefully selected from the entire gamut of Jewish literature including traditional and modern sources. The Torah Studies instructor acts as the guide-on-the-side, rather than the sage-on-the-stage, utilizing modern pedagogic techniques to revolutionize a tradition of classical Jewish learning.