Temple Havurat Emet Sisterhood will be holding a special meeting to benefit The KIDS Consortium of Arizona.
Michelle, from the AZ Kids organization, will be speaking to us about Foster Children in Arizona. This very worthwhile organization is in need of Diapers (specifically size 5, but all sizes welcome) and wipes to benefit licensed foster families in the Department of Child Safety custody.
Please join us for lunch (separate checks) at The Olive Garden Restaurant at 3430 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226 (across the street from the Chandler Fashion Mall) at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
RSVP to Barbara at 480-388-0190 before March 20, 2016 (we need to inform the restaurant how many people will be attending).
And, if you cannot attend, please consider donating diapers and wipes to this worthy cause!
The Phoenix mentalist Brett Barry headlines Congregation Chofetz Chayim’s Incredible Purim Party. Barry, who has performed for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals, offers a strolling show during the welcoming hour and a 45-minute stage show following a festive four-course dinner. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, hamantashen, desert and live banjo music included. All for only adults $21, students $15, and children 3-12 $10.
Chai Tech 2016 Business & Social Networking Event
Thurs., March 24 – 5:30-8 p.m.
The offices of Weiss Brown – 6263 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 340, Scottsdale 84250
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups for an evening of business and social networking for Jewish professionals and students in the information and technology fields. $18 professional; $10 student. Includes beer, wine and appetizers. Dietary laws observed. Register by March 18 at jewishphoenix.org.
Jewish National Fund’s Annual Breakfast for Israel.
Keynote Speaker: Bret Stephens, Deputy Editor, The Wall Street Journal and Pulitzer Prize Winner
No cost to attend. Dietary laws observed
RSVP by March 10, 2016 at jnf.org/azbreakfast or contact Kaci Garrison at kgarrison@jnf.org or 480.447.8100 x 967
Sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Deb Rochford at drochford@jnf.org or 480.447.8100 x 980
School’s Out Day @ The J – Archway & SUSD
Fri., March 25
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games and more! Fees vary. For more information, contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Devorah Chapter of Hadassah Views the Michelangelo Exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum
The Devorah Chapter of Hadassah will be going to see the Michelangelo Exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum, located at 1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Az, on Friday, March 25, 2016, at 1:00 PM. The admission price of $12 for those who are 65 and older, and $15 for adults who are younger, will be collected at the door. There will be a $2 donation for Hadassah for the event. An optional lunch at Palette, which is located at museum will be held at 11:30 AM. Please RSVP for both the exhibit and the lunch by March 21, to gardener65cox.net or by calling Mireille Kaplan at 480-664-2748.
Join us for an intimate Shabbat service on our beautiful Rabbi Arthur Oleisky Courtyard patio (this will be in lieu of the Epstein Chapel). The opportunity to worship outside enables us to better encounter nature, and to remind ourselves that any space can become sacred through the manner in which we use it. Come and help us expand our “worship zone” as we welcome Shabbat.
Pickup Basketball
Sundays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27
Early Play: 7:30-10 a.m. & Late Play: 9 a.m. – noon
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J members; $10 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1283 or sports@vosjcc.org.
Join Jewish Women from all across Arizona for an inspiring and uplifting day to relax, rejuvenate and recharge.
On Sunday March 27, 2016
with special guest speaker Mrs Esther Friedman , lecturer and educator.
Carpools from locations around Arizona including Anthem, Flagstaff, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, North & Central Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler & Prescott.
CARPOOL SPACE LIMITED !!! Please indicate on https://sedonaspaandspirit.splashthat.com/ if you would like to join a carpool and from which location or would like to host/drive a carpool.
*Scenic Tour / Hike in the Sedona Red Rocks, *catered picnic lunch, *Spa Treatments at the Sedona Rouge Spa with full use of spa Jacuzzi, sauna, exercise room and more, * inspirational discussions * interactive and creative workshops
Cost $40 Early Bird Special
After March 14th $54
Does Not Include Spa Treatments.
Call the spa directly to book your treatment between the hours of 1.30 pm – 4 pm. All treatments include full use of spa amenities. Mention the Jewish Women’s Circle for special discounted rate.
Call your local Jewish Woman’s Circle chapter for more information
Reserve now, limited space available
Jewish Women’s Circle Chapters:
Anthem, Chandler, Flagstaff, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Gilbert, Goodyear, Mesa, North Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe
Sample Schedule:
8 am Leave for Sedona
10. am Sedona Welcome Center, Group Photo & Welcome Activity
10.35 Meditation Walk and Hike
12.30 Lunch by the Oak Creek
1.30-04.30 Spa treatments and spa activities
2 pm Workshop 1 on the patio
3 pm Choice of 2 Workshops on the patio
4.30 pm leave for home!
Oren Segal, director of the Anti-Defamation League‘s Center on Extremism and Research Center will provide a riveting look into the evolving nature of the threat posed by Islamic extremists in the U.S. Insight into the criminal activity associated with home-grown Islamic extremists, the role of the internet in the radicalization process, how international terrorist organization such as ISIS and Al Qaeda appeal to American recruits, and how ADL helps combat the threat will be included.