The book selection is My Promised Land by Ari Shavit. Book discussions are held once a month and are open to everyone. We discuss selected books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content, and share our experiences, reactions, and ideas. Moderators facilitate each discussion.
Pickup Basketball
Sundays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28
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. 1283 or sports@vosjcc.org.
CAI’s Men’s Club welcomes everyone for “World Wide Wrap,” an annual event that unites men, women and children in learning about wearing tefillin and in prayer in cities around the world.
9:00am (Epstein Chapel) daven and “wrap” with us
9:30am bagels and coffee
10:00am Rabbi Robert Eisen will present, “Mr. Manners Comes to Shul: The Etiquette of a Prayerful Experience.”
This will be a wonderful learning opportunity for all!
Back by popular demand, Schmooze Young Families is excited to once again host a fun afternoon at the park! Couples with children, single parents, foster parents, etc. are all welcome. While we will have some Kosher pizza and drinks, we welcome you to bring a snack to share with others. This event will take place at the Cactus Park location at the northeast corner of Cactus and Scottsdale Road.
You can RSVP for this event and see more details through the Facebook event page or Meetup event page.
This Schmooze event is being generously sponsored by the Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Foundation.
Let’s Appreciate Art
Mon., Feb. 8 – 11 a.m. – noon
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Share the world of art with docents from the Phoenix Art Museum. This month, explore Scandals, Vandals and Da Vinci. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Crystal Bridge – Duplicate Games
Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 – 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.