Calendar

Feb
26
Sun
Baby Boomer Baby @ Herberger Theater Center
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm

Written by and starring National Lampoon’s Tommy Koenig. Tommy’s hilarious, insightful and wildly entertaining flashback through our times and the music that defined it. The Beatles, Madonna, Elton John, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, James Brown, Santana, Bee Gees, Neil Young, Blondie, Duran Duran, The Ramones, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Human League, RUN-DMC, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, plus original music and lyrics. Contains some adult language.

Times vary.

Feb
27
Mon
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM Mon., Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This class includes PWR!Moves 1TM movements in addition to prone and supine floor exercises. Participants must be able to walk 100 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker.  Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

Feb
28
Tue
JEWISH STUDIES LECTURE SERIES AT BETH EMETH CONGREGATION – FEBRUARY @ Beth Emet Congrgation of the West Valley
Feb 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

You are all invited to attend the following classes and bring along your friends and neighbors with you, whether they are of the Jewish faith or not. These mini-courses will comprise of three sessions each, which will be held on Tuesday mornings.

 

FEBRUARY 14, 21, 28, 2017

 

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The story of Joseph in the Quran and the Torah

 

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Dead Sea Scrolls

 

There will be no fee, but we ask you to sign up for each class by calling the office 623-584-7210, so that we may know how many handouts to prepare.

 

The classes will be taught by Rabbi Leo Abrami, MAHL. (contributed to the Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered, Robert Eisenman and Michael Wise)

“Enlightenment” with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Schmooze & Pastry with Chani @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Schmooze & Pastry with Chani at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 11 am-noon. Enjoy homemade pastries and stimulating conversation with Chani. A collaboration with Smile On Seniors. Contact Chani at 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM Tues., Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor- and non-motor PD symptoms and improve functional movement. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

Private Prom Party @ Laurie's Bridal
Feb 28 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

You may not have a date yet, but you have to get your dress! Bring mom, dad and let us help you find your perfect prom gown. DJ, photo booth, raffles and lots of fun!

Bat mitzvah dresses too!

Buy your dress at this event and receive a $100 travel credit voucher for Privileges Travel American Express.

Must RSVP to attend as space is limited.

“Tree of Life” with Esther Becker (Tuesday Night Class) @ Southwest Torah Institute
Feb 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Marty Brounstein Speaker Series
Feb 28 @ 7:00 pm

Marty Brounstein is the author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. He brings a true interfaith story of courage, compassion, and rescue about a Christian couple in the Netherlands named Frans and Mien Wijnakker who, despite much risk and danger, saved the lives of over two dozen Jews during the Holocaust and World War II. Marty also has a meaningful personal connection to this story and its heroes, which he reveals in his engaging storytelling presentation.

JANUARY 24th – MARCH 10th SPEAKING SERIES IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN ARIZONA

Jan. 24 AT 7 pm
Rhodes Junior High School
1860 S. Longmore, MESA, AZ 85202 -contact Gloria Chavez (480)472-2395

Jan. 25 at 12:30 pm
ARIZONA DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Workshop: The Power of Storytelling. $40 to register – BOOK INCLUDED
3300 North Central Avenue, PHOENIX 85012
Contact: Teresa DePadre Buri (602)542-4734

Jan. 29 at 11:30 am
CO-HOSTED BY CONGREGATION MERKAZ HA-LYR AND SHADOW ROCK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
at Shadow Rock Church
12861 North 8th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Contact: Denise Kaye (602)708-8626

Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm
Valley Presbyterian Church, Encore University Program
6947 E. MCDONALD DRIVE
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253 Contact: Becky Bennett (480)991-6424 x 165

Feb. 22 at 6:30 pm
TEMPLE EMANUEL (8th grade and parents, OPEN to community)
5801 S. Rural Road, TEMPE, 85283. Contact: Rabbi Jason Bonder (480)838-1414

Feb. 28 at 6 pm
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
201 N. Picacho Street, CASA GRANDE, 85122 Contact: Lynn Wilson (520)350-6810

March 9 at 7 pm
ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY -Cutler & Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
122 East Culver Street, PHOENIX 85004 Contact: Larry Bell (602)241-7870

March 10, 6:30 pm DINNER, 7:15 pm PRESENTATION
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
5230 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253 Contact Pastor Keith Matney (480)949-0901

Mar
1
Wed
It’s Not Just Lunch @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Mar 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

It’s Not Just Lunch at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from noon-1:30 pm. Great speakers and a different topic each month with a full kosher lunch. $5 suggested donation. A collaboration with Smile On Seniors. Contact Chani at 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.

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