Friday, April 7 at 5:35pm
Wednesday, April 12 at 7:30pm
Directed by: Joshua Z Weinstein
Synopsis: Deep in the heart of New York’s ultra-orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, Menashe, a kind, hapless grocery store clerk, struggles to make ends meet and responsibly parent his young son, Rieven, following his wife Leah’s death. Tradition prohibits Menashe from raising his son alone, so Rieven’s strict uncle adopts him, leaving Menashe heartbroken. Meanwhile, though Menashe seems to bungle every challenge in his path, his rabbi grants him one special week with Rieven before Leah’s memorial. It’s his chance to prove himself a suitable man of faith and fatherhood, and restore respect among his doubters.
Performed entirely in Yiddish, the colloquial language of the Hasidic community, Menashe uses intimate, handheld camerawork to drop us inside and humanize a hermetically sealed world of black-hatted, working-class men debating in crowded shuls or seeking counsel in the rabbi’s library. And yet Menashe is in many ways an outsider in this tight-knit circle, as he bucks convention and ruffles feathers to stay true to himself.
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 3TM Thurs., April 6, 13, 20 & 27 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
This class includes PWR!Moves 1 & 2TM movements for a more advanced workout with instructor-guided exercise stations to improve cardio, strength, agility, coordination and balance. Participants must be able to walk 150 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Watt Integration, the preeminent audio/video, home integration company in the Valley, will be holding a free Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, April 13 from 6-9 pm at 8300 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale. Bang & Olufsen, Danish designers and manufacturers of audio products and televisions will be featured. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, hor d’oeuvres and incredible sound.
Watt designs and manages high-end residential projects and retrofits from initial design to final installation. Their services include lighting, shades and blinds, audio/video distribution, alarm and phone systems and full integration with simple, seamless control. They have been in business for over a decade and their experienced staff has a combined 60 plus years of experience in the field.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact 480-515-9288 or wattintegration.com/events.
Fit-N-Fun Day Camp at Xtreme Gymnastics, 15821 N 79th St. #3, Scottsdale from 9 am-3 pm; extended hours available. Gymnastics, trampoline, group challenge activities, obstacle courses, team sports, inflatables and more. For ages 3-12. Half- and full-day options. $49-62 daily rate; $199-$256 weekly rate. Reservations required. 480-596-3543 or xtreme@xtremegymnastics.com.
Illustrator and writer Beth Surdut displays her nature-inspired illustrations accompanied by true stories.
This musical revue celebrates the identity of some of the most well-known Jewish personalities, and how their faith affects their lives. With humor and huge heart, we get an in-depth look at some unfamiliar stories of famous Jews rarely shared before.
Performance Dates and Times:
Saturday, April 15, 7pm
Sunday, April 16, 2pm
Sunday, April 16, 5pm
Presented by Arizona Onstage Productions.
This musical revue celebrates the identity of some of the most well-known Jewish personalities, and how their faith affects their lives. With humor and huge heart, we get an in-depth look at some unfamiliar stories of famous Jews rarely shared before.
Performance Dates and Times:
Saturday, April 15, 7pm
Sunday, April 16, 2pm
Sunday, April 16, 5pm
Presented by Arizona Onstage Productions.
Crystal Bridge – Advanced Supervised Play Mon., April 3, 17, & 24 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Mini-lesson until 9:15am Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Supervised-bid play and learn with ACBL-accredited teacher and certified director Maddy Bloom. Earn master points in a friendly atmosphere. Games include mini-lesson, light refreshments and incentives for returning players. Drop in: $10 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Let’s Appreciate Art Mon., April 17 | 11 a.m. – noon Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Share the world of art with docents from the Phoenix Art Museum. This month, explore The Story of Great Love: Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM Mon., April 3, 10, 17 & 24 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
This class includes PWR!Moves 1TM movements in addition to prone and supine floor exercises. Participants must be able to walk 100 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.