Crystal Bridge – Duplicate Games
Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 – Noon-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Regular sanctioned ACBL duplicate games for players with less than 500 master points. Led by ACBL-certified director Maddy Bloom. Enjoy light refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. $9 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Today, ethical wills, also called legacy letters, are written by men and women of every age, ethnicity, faith tradition, economic circumstance and educational level.
Ethical wills began as a Jewish oral tradition and have been a part of Jewish culture for centuries. Traditionally, the purpose of an ethical will was to pass on values such as the importance of charity (tzedakah) from one generation to the next.
The ethical will process is a different experience, undertaken with a different goal in mind, than developing medical directives and living wills, with which people are typically more familiar.
“Writing an ethical will is an opportunity to examine our lives, to notice what we hold as precious and meaningful at the core of our beings. What are the values that we have treasured in our living? Who are the people who have shown us the way? How have our mistakes shaped and enlivened us? What are the great questions we have asked in our lives? What are the answers we have discovered? Writing an ethical will is a process of life review, celebration and legacy,” said Rabbi Aaron
Please note that JFCS will videotape this workshop and use some of the footage in an online curriculum or other uses related to the topic.
Let’s Knit
Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 – 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
The fun begins at 5:05pm!
Everyone is invited to come dressed in costume for this festive occasion! Four bounce houses, carnival games, prizes, street artists, popcorn & cotton candy for the kids; Hurricanes/beer for those 21+.
Pasta dinner with sides at 5:55pm
The “WHOLE” Megillah at 6:36pm; costume parade & hamentaschen.
“After Party” 7:30-9:00pm with DJ & ice cream bar (alcoholic drinks continue; bounce houses remain up).
Free fun, free food, free drinks! RSVP required by Mar. 21. (All children 2 & under free).
Enticing Indian Flavors – Presentation & Tasting
Thurs., March 24 – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join cookbook author and culinary educator Alamelu Vairavan to explore healthful and flavorful Indian cooking and sample tasty recipes. Purchase her cookbook and have it signed! Vegan/GF, kosher – not under supervision. M: $36 | NM: $40. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
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.