Israel; Meting the Challenges Ahead – a 2-part session – April 29 & May 6 – 7-8:30 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Co-sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education and the Israel Center.
Featuring: Meir Jolovitz, former National Exec. Director of Zionist Organization of America and Director of the Sephardic Community Center in Brooklyn. And Andre Ivory, Outreach Director of the BJE
$22. – RSVP to 480-634-8050
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix is creating a new networking group to reach out to those working in the technology fields. “We’re looking for Jewish professionals of any age who work with technology in some capacity,” says chair Jon Basha. “Everyone from specialized developers who work in data centers to college grads (or dropouts) writing code for a startup, to people who studied Computer science or IT, to someone who uses salesforce to collect customer information for their company, to someone who orders bulk on Amazon for their business, to a non-technical person who manages technology folks.”
Chai Tech will have its kick-off event on April 30 at 6:30 pm at Toasted Cork, 4301 N Civic Center Plaza in Scottsdale. RSVP to 480-634-4900, ext. 1202 or agarcia@jewishphoenix.org
Jewish Baby University for expectant parents. Learn preparation for childbirth, care of newborn, Jewish rituals and parenting skills for raising Jewish children. 6 Thursday evenings, 6:30-9 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. $115. 480-634-8050, lfeldman@bjephoenix.org
Shabbat and Me is a new, free Shabbat enrichment program with singing, storytelling, crafts and blessings with challah and juice.
Offered three Fridays in May, 10-11am at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road plus one Shabbat on the Go:
May 1, Shabbat Vases;
May 8, Shabbat on the Go at Mildred and Dildred, 2905 E Skyline Dr.;
May 15, kippahs;
May 22: Spice bags.
RSVP to Julie Zorn at 520-299-3000, ext. 236 or jzorn@tucsonjcc.org
The book selection is Henna House by Nomi Eve. 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.
May 2
Temple B’rith Shalom in Prescott’s Gala Fundraiser at the Prescott Lakes Country Club, 311 E Smoke Tree Lane. Cost is $75 per person. The Temple also is soliciting items for live and silent auctions. For further info, contact the Temple at 928-708-0018.
Make-the-Call Spring Phone-a-Thon
Volunteers needed!
9 am-1 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus,12701 N Scottsdale Road.
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix for food, fun and prizes as you raise money to help Jews in need in the Valley, Israel and in 70 countries around the world.
Childcare available with advance notice.
Register at 480-634-4900, ext. 1202 or jewishphoenix.org/springphoneathon
POSTPONED TIL LATER DATE contact Linda Feldman
Jewish Marriage University, 2 full-day sessions of marriage preparation for engaged and serious couples and married couples, too. Also May 3, 9:30 am-3:30 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. Plus, additional class for inter-faith couples on April 29, 6:30-8:30 pm. $85. includes breakfast and lunch.
480-634-8050, lfeldman@bjephoenix.org
Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix
Kids in the Kitchen visits Italy with La Bella Cucina, featuring “pasta, pizza and pesto too” at noon at the Chabad of the East Valley, 875 N McClintock Dr. in Chandler. Grades 1-6. Bring a sack lunch. $12.
480-855-4333, chabadcenter.com
This fundraising event will honor Rabbi Emeritus Arthur Oleisky and current clergy Rabbi Robert Eisen. The evening begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the synagogue patio, followed by a catered dinner, live auction, entertainment by comedian Rabbi Bob Alper, and a tribute to CAI’s rabbis. RSVP needed by Apr. 22.