Calendar

Apr
6
Wed
Seniors: Let’s Talk Current Event Discussion Group @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group Wed., April 6 – 2-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Bill Adler leads stimulating discussion each month on current events. Bring ideas to share with the group. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7030 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Seder Heder: Adult Studies Kollel & Haroset Tasting @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Apr 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Participate in three rotating “mini” classes, followed by haroset tasting. (Each 20-minute class taught only once.)

  • Rabbi Robert Eisen presents “Korech: The Hillel Sandwich… The Seder as a Remembrance of the Temple”
  • Cantorial Soloist NIchole Chorney presents “Transforming Your Seder into a Song”
  • Rabbi Ruven Barkan presents “The Moss Hagaddah: An Artistic Midrashic Exploration”

Admission: One box of matza per family for the “Matza & More” Passover Food Drive. Please RSVP by Apr. 1.

VBM Lecture: “What’s So Divine About Divine Law?” – with Professor Christine Hayes @ Congregation Or Tzion
Apr 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
7
Thu
Phoenix Film Festival @ Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatres, 7000 E Mayo Blvd. Phoenix
Apr 7 – Apr 14 all-day

More than 175 film screenings are available for movie lovers. Two of the films “Victor ‘Young’ Perez” April 8 & 11 and “Presenting Princess Shaw” April 12 & 13 have Jewish themes.

Seniors: Let’s Be Strong and Single @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Let’s Be Strong & Single Thurs., April 7 – 10-11 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This informative workshop helps middle-age, newly single women find confidence and begin the next fabulous chapter of their lives. Presented by Reverse Cinderella and A+ Resumes & Career Coaching. Free. Reservations recommended. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481. 7030 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Koga Fit @ Tuscon JCC
Apr 7 @ 6:48 pm – 7:48 pm

Koga Fitness combines Kickboxing
and Yoga to tap into your inner being,
connecting your mind and your body.
No matter what your fitness level, this
four-week program with instructor
Eileen Lawless will be a challenging
exercise program that builds superior
strength and endurance. Koga
involves a level of mental and physical
concentration that results in a much
greater flexibility, increased muscle
toning, shaping and refined balance.
Mondays and Thursdays in April
6:30 KOGA PUMP
Thursdays in April
6:30 KOGA FLOW
(No class April 28)
$105/$70 member

Apr
9
Sat
“Annelies” @ Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix
Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm

Oratorio based on The Diary of Anne Frank by British composer James Whitbourn and librettist Melanie Challenger.

Concert at 7:30 pm with pre-concert talk by ASU Professor David Schildkret at 7 pm

Apr
10
Sun
Health & Fitness: Pick-up Basketball @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Apr 10 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Pickup Basketball Sundays, April 3, 10 and 17 no play on April 24 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. 7016 or sports@vosjcc.org.

Adopt-a-Roadway @ JCC parking lot, 3800 E River Road, Tucson
Apr 10 @ 8:30 am

Help clean up the roadways around the Tucson Jewish Community Center and join other like-minded environmentalists in this mitzvah opportunity.

Health & Fitness: Free Outdoor Yoga @ Lululemon @ Lululemon -Scottsdale Quarter
Apr 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Free Outdoor Yoga @ lululemon Sun., April 3, 10, 17 and 24 Scottsdale Quarter Courtyard – 15257 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join The J for a morning of exhilarating yoga in partnership with lululemon at the Scottsdale Quarter. Enjoy the beautiful spring weather! Free! Just wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and water bottle. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

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