Calendar

Aug
16
Sun
All-sports Day @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Sun., Aug. 16
Noon-1 p.m. – PreK-K
Noon-2 p.m. – Grades 1-6
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Don’t miss this free, professionally run clinic where children rotate between soccer and basketball. It’s a great opportunity for your child to learn the basics and have fun! Limited spots available. Contact Alexa at 480.483.7121 ext. 1283 or alexaw@vosjcc.org.

Yoga for Stress @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Learn how essential oils are used to manage stress and balance energy. Begin with a 90-minute restorative practice, then enjoy a 30-minute session in which essential oils are used on the skin and in the air to calm your nervous system and rejuvenate your body. Members: $25; Non-members: $35. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or denisek@vosjcc.org.

Family Yoga
Aug 16 @ 12:30 pm

Join us for a yoga class designed for adults and kids ages 5 and up. Laughter and love will fill this class and inspire the entire family! Open to adults without children, and all levels are welcome!  12:30-1:30

Stay for Storytime and snacks sponsored by PJ Library 1:30-1:45

Valley of the Sun JCC

12701 N Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Questions? Contact Denise Krater, Fitness Director 480.483.7121 x1281  or denisek@vosjcc.org

Aug
17
Mon
Sit and Get Fit with Chair Yoga @ Temple Chai's Small Sanctuary
Aug 17 @ 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

Chair Yoga  is led by Sari Beliak, certified yoga instructor, and is appropriate for all ages and abilities.

Living through Loss Bereavement Group – Shalom Center, Temple Chai @ Shalom Center, Temple Chai, in the House
Aug 17 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Aug
18
Tue
Brandeis National Committee of Phoenix Luncheon @ Camelback Golf Club
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The theme of the luncheon is “Food for Thought.” Former Arizona Republic food critic Howard Seftel will be the featured speaker.

Let’s Knit @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us at The J Café to share the pleasure of knitting and to help others with projects or patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. Want to try the newest knitting styles. We’ll show you how. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Aug
19
Wed
Cong. Anshei Israel Ad. Ed. Class – The High Holy Days: “Are You Ready?” @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm

Adult Education Kollel (Class) – The High Holy Days: “Are You Ready?”

To help us each answer the question: “Are you?” we have invited some congregants to share with us something of importance to them; something that helps them with their preparation for this season, so that it can become that much more for us as well.

August 19: Rabbi Dr. Bennett Blum presents “Forgiveness: The Law and The Lore”
August 26: Rabbi Dr. Howard Schwartz presents “T’SHUVAH (Repentance): Up Close & Personal: What Does/Can it Mean in Today’s World?”
September 2: Scott Lewis presents “Learning to Learn from Each Other: A Collaborative Exploration of our Jewish Ethics through PIRKE AVOT”

JACS: Support Group for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and their Friends and Family @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 2nd floor Conference Room
Aug 19 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Aug
20
Thu
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays

The Jewish fall holidays are full of tradition, solemnity and rich in history and festivity. We look inward and self examine as well as focus on friends, family and joyous celebration.

This is a 4-week class from a traditional view presented by Rabbi Laibel Blotner on behalf of the Bureau of Jewish Education.

At the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road –

Fee – $54.

480-634-8050, jewished@bjephoenix.org, www.bjephoenix.org

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