Crystal Bridge – Supervised Play
Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 9-11:30 a.m.
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. $10 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
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.
Monday, March 7, 1-2pm – in the Café at Handmaker
Stories of Elijah the Prophet: From the Hebrew Bible to the Shtetls of Eastern Europe
Join Rabbi Stephanie Aaron and Handmaker residents to hear some colorful stories of Elijah the Prophet.
Continues: Sunday, April 10, 3:30-5pm – in the Great Room at Handmaker
What I believe
Join Rabbi Robert Eisen, Rabbi Thomas Louchheim, and Rabbi Joseph Shemtov for a lively discussion exploring their beliefs from each of the Conservative, Reform and Orthodox Jewish perspectives.
Light refreshments are included. Contact Nanci Levy at 322-3632 or nlevy@handmaker.org for more information and to RSVP.
Monday, March 7, 2016
1-2pm – in the Café at Handmaker – 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Stories of Elijah the Prophet: From the Hebrew Bible to the Shtetls of Eastern Europe.
Join Rabbi Stephanie Aaron and Handmaker residents to hear some colorful stories of Elijah the Prophet.
Free and Open to all. RSVP to Nanci Levy at nlevy@handmaker.org.
Facilitator:
Rabbi John Linder
Panelists:
Sandy Rife
Rabbi Pinchas Allouche
Rabbi Micah Caplan
Discussion with the Rabbi
Tues., March 8 – 11 a.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join Rabbi Levi Levertov for stimulating discussion on Judaism. A collaboration with SOS. For more information and to register, contact Chani at 602.492.7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
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.
Rabbis Robert Eisen and Ruven Barkan will delve into what Purim is really about and why it is so important to reclaim its form and function as adults. It’s not all hamentaschen and groggers!
7:00-8:00pm – “The Rest of Esther” with Rabbi Robert Eisen
Review of the Additions to the Book of Esther found in the Apocrypha, especially in terms of the questions and issues they address, and why they were not included as part of our scripture.
8:00-9:00pm – “Mitzvah… or Not?!” with Rabbi Ruven Barkan
Exploration of two “controversial mitzvot” connected with the Festival of Purim and look at what it is we “should” be doing.
Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s 75th Anniversary Kickoff & Awards Celebration
Wed., March 9 – 7 p.m.
Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix to celebrate 75 years of gratitude, giving and giving back with the presentation of the Medal of Honor to Bob Silver and the presentation of the Belle Latchman Award. The evening features Rabbi Ed Feinstein, renowned lecturer and award-winning author. Dessert reception immediately follows the program. No charge, but registration required: jewishphoenix.org.
Cardozo Society General Counsel Forum
Thurs., March 10 – 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Perkins Coie – 2901 N. Central Ave., Ste. 2000, Phoenix 85012
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups for an informative panel featuring Ahron Cohen, general counsel for the Arizona Coyotes; Larry De Respino, general counsel for U-Haul International; Richard Lustiger, general counsel for Harkins Theatres; and Matt Ohre, general counsel for Barrett-Jackson Holdings. Panel moderated by Eliot Kaplan, partner at Perkins Coie and B&P chair. Jewish professionals and students in the legal field welcome. $36 professional; $18 student. Includes breakfast. Dietary laws observed. Register by March 4at jewishphoenix.org.