Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time
Sun., March 6– 12:30-1:30 p.m. yoga followed by story-time
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Age-appropriate yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques awaken the inner-child of all participants in this light-hearted class for adults and children ages 5 and up. Open to adults without children and levels are welcome. PJ Library story time immediately follows. Members are free. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Seated Meditation
Sun., March 6 – 2-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Learn the basics of meditation and feel more centered. An all-levels yoga practice is followed by controlled breathing exercises and meditation. Members: $25; Non-members: $35. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1281 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org
Friends of Israel SLJC and the EVJCC
presents
Acclaimed author Yamit Armbrister
On March 6, 2016 at 3:00PM, The Friends of Israel SLJC and the East Valley JCC will present Yamit Armbrister, the author of A Moroccan Woman, From Egypt to Caanen and Daughter of Ouzel. A Moroccan Women was recently selected by the Israeli Department of Education to the list of most recommended books for all High School students.
Yamit graduated with a BA in Social Sciences from Bar Ilan University in Israel and holds an MBA from Walden University in Maryland.
One Moroccan Woman, inspired by actual events in 1951, is the story of Tamar Ben Zaken who is forced, due to strive between Moroccan Jews and Muslims, to emigrate to Israel, under very challenging circumstances.
One reviewer notes “This is an intimate story about a young girl and about the decisions she had to make through the turmoil of her life. You, the reader, go along with her step by step, feeling close and affectionate towards her. This is enjoyable and an important read.”
Yamit will briefly review the Moroccan situation from which Tamar fled and describe the challenges she and her family faced arriving in Israel in the early 1950s. She will also compare Tamar’s experience to those of Jews making Aliyah in more recent times. . She will share stories that have been passed down within the family that are beyond the scope of the book.
Please join us to hear Yamit Armbrister, on March 6, 2015, at 3:00 PM at the Chapel Center at 9240 E Sun Lakes Blvd N, 85248. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. There will be no solicitations.
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.