Shabbat Experience at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Road, Tucson from 11-11:30 am. 9:30-10 am Hebrew reading for elementary school-aged children; 11 am-noon conversational Hebrew, prayers, stories, Torah reading for birth to grade 6.
Also, join us for PJ Library story time during Shabbat Experience. Free. 520-577-1171 or cbsaz.org.
Award-winning novelist Marcia Fine released her seventh book and fourth historical fiction novel, Hidden Ones – A Veil of Memories, this March. She will be having a book signing on April 1 from 2-4 pm at the LDV Wine Gallery at 6951 E. First St. in Scottsdale. The event will feature complimentary light bites and wine tasting (for a small fee).
Hidden Ones – A Veil of Memories is available in paperback ($16.95) and Kindle Edition ($4.99) on Amazon. For more information, visit marciafine.com.
The Tucson Jewish Community Center (the Tucson J) will celebrate its famous Chocolate Seder on Saturday, April 1 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Heritage Center. This famous annual event for school-aged children is so much fun and well respected, that the Tucson J won a national Jewish Community Centers Association Biennial Award for the program several years ago.
Tickets are $3.00 in advance or $5.00 at the door and can be purchased online at tucsonjcc.org/specialevents or by calling 520-299-3000. Children ages 2 and under are FREE. Space is limited. Tickets sell out fast!
The J’s annual Chocolate Seder is a high-energy event, oozing with sweetness and boasting chocolate-dipped strawberries for the karpas, a marshmallow and chocolate charoset mixture and even four glasses of chocolate milk substituted for a traditional seder’s four glasses of wine! The evening includes a fun, interactive Seder, sing-a-longs, prizes and of course…lots of chocolate!
We invite you and your family to tour our facility, specializing in early childhood education for Jewish children, and meet our administration and teachers. Enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, music and movement with Rabbi Becker, refreshments, games and prizes, and a jumping castle. Fun for the whole family!
You need to know if you are a carrier of a genetic disease. The Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix offers an opportunity to learn about your genetic risks and options through an educational seminar given by one of Phoenix’s outstanding Geneticists from Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Afterward, receive personal genetic counseling and get screened for the most current panel of genetic diseases, all at a highly subsidized rate. If you use your insurance, your screening is free!
The Education & Screening Event will be held April 2 from 10 am-3 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. In addition to genetic counseling and education there will be raffle prizes and networking with fellow Jewish community member. For more information or to register, contact 480-668-3347 or visit jewishgeneticsphx.org.
Schmooze Young Families (20s-40s) visit the Phoenix Zoo. Meet in front of the zoo at 10 am or call Serene if you arrive later. E-mail info@azschmooze.com for contact phone number. For additional details and to RSVP, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.
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Join CJSN members, family, friends, and volunteers for a “Rainforest Experience” at Butterfly Wonderland.
Discounted Rate (members attend free).
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.