Calendar

May
1
Sun
Family Yoga & Pj Library Story Time @ The Valley of the Sun JCC
May 1 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time
Sun.,  May 1– 12:30-1:30 p.m. yoga followed by storytime

Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254

Age-appropriate yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques awaken the inner-child of all participants in this light-hearted class for adults and children ages 5 and up. Open to adults without children and all levels are welcome. PJ Library story time immediately follows. Members are free. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext.7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org

Yom Hashoah Commemoration: They Were Children Just the Same @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
May 1 @ 2:00 pm

The program will include video interviews of members of the Tucson community talking about their family members who were murdered as children during the Holocaust.

Music by The Gate Keepers.

This year’s community-wide commemoration is coordinated to coincide with the opening of the Butterfly Memorial at the Tucson J.

Reception hosted by the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies.

Spring Concert features Todd Herzog @ Beth Ami Temple, 3535 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
May 1 @ 3:00 pm

Bridging the gap between religion and spirituality, singer-song writer Todd Herzog will be the featured artist performing at Beth Ami Temple’s Spring Concert.

Jewish Singles Dinner and Free Concert @ McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
May 1 @ 5:30 pm

Jewish Singles of the Valley (JSoV) will be attending the Summer Concert Series at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale featuring Groove Merchants on Sunday, May 1, at 7:30 pm. The concert will be preceded by a Dinner at Wildflower Bread Company across the street from the park. The dinner starts at 5:30 pm. Jewish Singles of the Valley was started in February and is holding a calendar of events including social functions, cultural activities and entertainment for ages 40-plus.

May
2
Mon
Cong. Anshei Israel Open Mah Jongg Play @ Congregation Anshei Israel
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All levels welcome. Men are welcome, too. Come join the fun!

Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s Study Group @ Congregation Anshei Israel
May 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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.

May
3
Tue
Terrific Tuesdays at the JCC @ East Valley JCC
May 3 @ 10:00 am

For active seniors ages 55 & up interested in a variety of educational and social presentations.

Valley residents welcom.

$3 suggested donation at the door.

Refreshments will be served.

Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun JCC
May 3 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Let’s Knit
Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 – 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Jewish Baby University @ Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix
May 3 @ 6:30 pm

Is someone you know expecting a baby? Tell them to sign up for the Bureau of Jewish Education’s Jewish Baby University for Expectant Parents at Temple Chai. The class will meet 6:30-9 pm every Tuesday starting May 3 for six weeks.

Participants will learn the newest delivery techniques, care of the newborn and mother, selecting a pediatrician, and breast- and bottle-feeding. Jewish rituals and traditions associated with childbirth and newborns and Jewish parenting will also be taught.

Interfaith couples are encouraged to attend.

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