The 2nd Annual West Valley Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) Event will be held at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ on Thursday, April 12th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
On Yom HaShoah, ceremonies and services are held at schools, military bases and by other public and community organizations. Students and their parents are urged to attend.
Boy Scout Troop #400 will read the names of the death camps as we light candles for those who perished.
Prayers will be led by Rabbi Tracee Rosen. Our guest speaker, Joel Lassman of the Next Generation will present his parent’s Holocaust hardships and determination to survive.
There will be refreshments at the end of the event.
Reservations are required. Please call 623-584-7210 between 9 am – 1 pm weekdays for your reservation. There is no charge for this event but donations will be accepted.
Join us for a beautiful yoga practice as we enjoy the Arizona sunrise. Class is held outside in the east amphitheater. Dress appropriately and bring water. Free for members. All levels welcome. Information: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
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.
6th Genocide Awareness Week at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale. Presentations begin at 9 am. Series of lectures, exhibits and storytelling by distinguished survivors, scholars, politicians, activists, artists, humanitarians and members of law enforcement. Free. For more information, visit scottsdalecc.edu/genocide.
Join us every Friday morning for a fun and interactive, parent-child class at Temple Kol Ami’s Early Childhood Center. Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat is a wonderful opportunity for parents and tots to have fun and spend quality time together in a warm Jewish environment.
Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat is open to all moms and their children ages infant to 2 years.
More than just a play group or social event, this teacher-led class offers a wealth of opportunities for moms to connect and share experiences with each other while their children learn and grow.
Typical Mommy & Me activities include:
- Jewish themes & songs
- Music & movement
- Arts & crafts
- Interactive, developmentally-appropriate Tot Shabbat
Come meet other moms while kids learn about group dynamics and prepare for pre-school.
Mommy & Me classes are just $5 per class (or $35 for a 10 class pass) for Temple Kol Ami members.
Non-members pay $10 per class (or $75 for a 10 class pass).
For registration or more information, please contact Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center at 480-951-5825. You may also feel free to email tkaecc@templekolami.org.
About the Teacher: Highly-experienced educator Rachel Schneider (our Rabbi’s wife!) leads Mommy & Me each week. Rachel has been teaching for nearly 20 years. She has taught preschool through 12th grade, most recently at Pardes in Scottsdale. She holds two master’s degrees: one from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and one from the University of Southern California. Rachel and her husband, Rabbi Jeremy Schneider, have four children ages 8, 6, 2, and 4 months old.
Celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday with Israeli food, wine, music, dancing and entertainment for the kids. Your family will not want to miss it. Families of up to four members: $60 members; $75 guests; $18 per additional family member; $20 per individual. For more information, or to register, contact 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.
6th Genocide Awareness Week at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale. Presentations begin at 9 am. Series of lectures, exhibits and storytelling by distinguished survivors, scholars, politicians, activists, artists, humanitarians and members of law enforcement. Free. For more information, visit scottsdalecc.edu/genocide.
Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call 520-577-1171 or rabbi@cbsaz.org.
Celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday with fun activities, cookie decorating and more! Members: Free; Guests: $5 per family of up to four; $2 per additional person. For more information, or to register, contact 480-659-7769 or earlychildhood@vosjcc.org.