Calendar

Nov
13
Wed
Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game @ The Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life
Nov 13 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Chanukah Extravaganza! @ Chabad
Nov 13 @ 5:30 pm

Chabad of Scottsdale invites you to a Chanukah extravaganza

Featuring comedy ventriloquist Chuck Field!

December 24, 2019 at 5:30pm

Includes Giant Menorah Lighting, light dinner, latkes and chanukah treats!!

Visit ChabadofScottsdale.org/Chanukah for more information and to purchase tickets!

Healthy Holiday Potluck Ideas @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Nov 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

All new: Warrior in the Kitchen Series at the J!

From sides to main dishes to dessert, arm yourself with a handful of healthy, plant-based and delicious potluck recipes that you can feel good about bringing to any potluck party! Renown Chef Gita Kshatriya is pursuing her passion of creating unique culinary experiences – where people can bond while working together to prepare a delicious, as well as healthy and nutritious meal. Register by November 10.

Members: $45

Guests: $55

Register at http://vosjcc.org/potluck

Nov
14
Thu
Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Nov 14 @ 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.

Mini-Courses Open to the Public @ Beth Emeth Synagogue
Nov 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Mini-Courses Open to the Public This year we are offering a series of 3-4 week classes on a variety of topics to interest everyone.  No long term commitment required.  Great for our winter residents.  All classes meet on Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am.  No charge for members, $10/class session for non-members. What you should know about the Israeli government – November 7-21 (3 sessions).  A primer on how the Knesset and the parliamentary system works.  Who are the major parties, what are their main platforms & how do they decide who gets to hold what offices in the country? The Book of Judges: Anarchy & Activism – January 9-30 (4 sessions).  The least known of the major books of the Bible, we explore a time in Israel’s history filled with unlikely heroes & disturbing stories.  The more things change, the more they stay the same. The Lord is My Shepard – February 13-March 5 (4 sessions).  How the most well-known psalm in the Bible can be a source of hope, strength & healing for all of us. You can contact us at Beth Emeth Synagogue at 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 or calling us at 623-584-7210 or www.bethemethaz@gmail.com

Jewish National Fund Annual Women for Israel Luncheon @ Arizona Biltmore
Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Featuring Guest Speaker: Keren Leibovitch

Israeli Paralympic Gold Medalist

During her service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Keren Leibovitch broke her back, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. She began swimming as part of her recovery regimen and two years later, by the age of 27, she found herself on the podium in Sydney, Australia, winning an Olympic gold medal. Keren went back to the Olympic podium six more times and broke multiple world records. In 2011, after six years of hard work, she was able to teach herself how to walk again and since has opened a Pilates studio where she helps support disabled people of all ages.

Tickets

General Admission: $54

Major Donors and JNFuture Root Society members are complimentary

An annual gift of $360 or more is membership in our Women for Israel society

Event Chairs

Ellen Lawson & Juliet Speisman Burgess

More Information

Audrey Lewis, Senior Campaign Executive, Arizona

alewis@jnf.org or 480.447.8100 x981

Important Security Information

Please note that for security purposes, Jewish National Fund reserves the right to check IDs and all bags are subject to search.
This event is catered by the Arizona Biltmore.
The Great Big Pink Challah Bake @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
Nov 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chabad of Scottsdale – Comedy event with Benji Lovitt @ Chabad of Scottsdale
Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and join us for an evening of comedy, great food and drinks while Benji Lovitt shares his hilarious insights into cultural differences as he translates the challenges and marvels of life in Israel since his Aliyah in 2006.

Youth Theater presents Frozen Jr! @ Thunderbird Adventist Academy
Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come see our budding stars as our Youth theater production of Frozen Jr. takes the stage.

Online ticket sales will end Thursday, November 14 at noon. Tickets can still be purchased at the door pending availability for an additional $5.

Location
Thunderbird Adventist Academy
7410 E Sutton Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Purchase tickets here

Nov
15
Fri
Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Nov 15 @ 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.

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