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Jun
16
Fri
Singles Shabbat Dinner @ Congregation Beth Tefillah
Jun 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Singles Shabbat Dinner with Project Jewish Love at Congregation Beth Tefillah, 10636 N 71st Way #1, Scottsdale from 7:30-9:30 pm. For singles age 40 and older. $18 advance registration. RSVP required. For more information, contact admin@projectjewishlove.com.

Jun
17
Sat
Shabbat Experience @ Congregation Bet Shalom
Jun 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Shabbat Experience at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Road, Tucson from 9:30 am-noon. 9:30-10 am Hebrew reading for elementary school-aged children; 11 am-noon conversational Hebrew, prayers, stories, Torah reading for birth to grade 6. Also, join us for PJ Library story time. Free. 520-577-1171 or cbsaz.org.

Simchat Shabbat @ Temple Emanuel of Tempe
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join Gesher Disability Resources (formerly Council For Jews With Special Needs) for our monthly Simchat Shabbat service. This month we will be at Temple Emanuel of Tempe. After services, stick around for a Kiddush lunch hosted by gracious Gesher Disability Resources member and Temple Emanuel members.

Simchat Shabbat is a FREE and fun service where all are welcome. Reservations for Simchat Shabbat are not required, but appreciated. Please call the CJSN offices at (480) 629-5343 or send an e-mail to rachel@cjsn.org, to let us know when you will be joining us, how many in your party, or for any questions.

Summer Evenings at OdySea @ OdySea Aquarium
Jun 17 @ 4:00 pm

Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket.  Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day.  Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.

Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value.  Discount for general admission tickets only.  Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.

Jun
18
Sun
S.T.E.A.M. Sundays @ Children’s Museum Tucson
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

S.T.E.A.M. Sundays at the Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S 6th Ave., Tucson. Features S.T.E.A.M.-based (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) educational programming on Sundays, with reduced admission all day of only $3 per person. 520-792-9985 or childrensmuseumtucson.org.

Community: Jcation Staycation Summer Splash Series @ The Valley of the Sun JCC
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Jcation Staycation Summer Splash Series
Sundays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC –
12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Grab your towel and spend the afternoon at The J. Two sparkling pools – Fun theme each week – Live DJ – Kids’ activities – Fitness classes – Rockwall – Splash pad and so much more! Everyone welcome! Members and children under 2: Free.  Adult guests: $3; Children over 2: $2. For more information, visit vosjcc.org/summersplash.

Family Drumming Workshop @ Musical Instrument Museum
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Family Drumming Workshop at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix from 11 am-4 pm. Catch the rhythm and learn the basics of African, Latin and pop-music hand drumming with master instructor Frank Thompson. $12/person; does not include museum admission. 480-478-6047 or mim.org.

Jun
19
Mon
Tzofim Friendship Caravan Program
Jun 19 @ 11:00 am

Each summer the Israel Scouts crisscross the US, bringing Israeli culture and goodwill with their unique blend of smiles, songs and dances in Hebrew and English.

The schedule for Caravan performances are:

June 11: 11 am at Temple Beth Shalom, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City

4 pm at Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix

June 12: 7 pm at Congregation Or Tzion, 9096 E. Bahia Dr., Scottsdale

June 13: 7 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix

June 14: 7 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix

June 15: Temple B’rith Shalom, 2077 Brohner Way, Prescott

June 19: 7 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley

June 20: 7 pm at Temple Kol Ami, 15030 N. 64th St., Scottsdale

All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, contact 480-216-4280 or visit israelscouts.org.

Pollock Painting Viewing @ J. Levine Auction and Appraisal
Jun 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

A chance to view a Jackson Pollock painting found in a Sun City garage before it is sold on June 20.

A free, public preview will take place on Monday, June 19 from 4 to 7 pm. RSVP (required) to this event at jlevines.com/pollock or by calling 480-496-2212.

Jun
20
Tue
Tzofim Friendship Caravan Program
Jun 20 @ 11:00 am

Each summer the Israel Scouts crisscross the US, bringing Israeli culture and goodwill with their unique blend of smiles, songs and dances in Hebrew and English.

The schedule for Caravan performances are:

June 11: 11 am at Temple Beth Shalom, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City

4 pm at Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix

June 12: 7 pm at Congregation Or Tzion, 9096 E. Bahia Dr., Scottsdale

June 13: 7 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix

June 14: 7 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix

June 15: Temple B’rith Shalom, 2077 Brohner Way, Prescott

June 19: 7 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley

June 20: 7 pm at Temple Kol Ami, 15030 N. 64th St., Scottsdale

All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, contact 480-216-4280 or visit israelscouts.org.

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