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Medal of Honor recipient Joel Kramer
Joel Kramer is a quiet, but passionate man who through his hard work and dedication, has played a significant role in strengthening our Jewish community and in enriching thousands of lives. He has been board chair of both the Federation and the Valley of the Sun JCC and served in leadership roles with numerous other Jewish and non-Jewish organizations. Joel also has played a meaningful role with the Federation annual campaign, the original campus campaign and continues to serve on the board. Joel is also our first Medal of Honor recipient who was a professional athlete; he played for the Phoenix Suns 1978 – 1983.
We are also proud to honor our outgoing leadership for their service and dedication:
Steven Schwarz – Chairman of the Board
David Weiner – 2016 Campaign Chair
Esther & Don Schon, MD – 2016 Major Gifts Chairs
Julee Landau Shahon – Women’s Philanthropy Chair
Sally Oscherwitz – Women’s Campaign Chair
The Belle Latchman Community Service Award will also be presented.
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Guest Speaker Izzy Ezagui
Ezagui is an American-born IDF veteran. At age 18, he lost his dominant arm while serving on the Gaza border during Operation Cast Lead in 2008. Despite the loss, Ezagui was determined to return to combat and he did, within two months. In 2011, Shimon Peres z”l, then president of Israel, awarded him the highest accolade a soldier outside the battlefield can receive.
Butterfly Wonderland becomes Winter Wonderland to kick off the holiday season with our tranquil blue, white and silver decor. Every Saturday and Sunday, and every day from December 19 through 23, our amazing 7ft. living angels with expansive wings add an ethereal aura to the Conservatory from 10am-4pm, while musical groups Nouveau Papillon, the Scottsdale String Quartet and harpist Adrienne Bridgewater fill the air with the serene sounds of the season from 11am-3pm.
Mishpachah (Family) Program at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson from noon-2:30 pm. Begins at CAI with pizza & games in the Linda Roy Youth Center. Then we’ll caravan to Handmaker at 1 pm to visit and play games together, and help the residents make holiday cards for their families. Free, RSVP to Nichole Chorny by Dec. 6 at 530-745-5550, ext. 228 or cantorialsoloist@caiaz.org.
The ECE’s biggest fundraiser of the year! There is a spaghetti dinner provided, as well as varying activities for the children, including a jumping castle, petting zoo, face painting and clowns. Each classroom picks a “basket theme” and parents contribute donations to fill the basket. Next, the baskets are appraised and a silent auction is held. At the end of the evening, the person with the highest bid wins the basket!
Greatest Hanukkah on Earth at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Cuntry Club Road, Tucson from 4:30-7 pm. Lighting of the giant outdoor menorah, then a Hanukkah show with skits, parodies, songs, music, telling the story of Hanukkah. Afterwards, kosher brisket and latkes dinner and activities, games for the kids. All are welcome; show is free and open to all; call 520-327-4501 to RSVP for the dinner by 12/7.
Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through Dec. 19 except Sept. 5, Oct. 3, 10. Free. Information: taichi@tbsev.org
Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. Beth Ames Swartz has had a remarkable artistic career for over fifty-five years including more than seventy museum and gallery exhibitions, three books, five catalogs, numerous critically acclaimed national reviews and three traveling museum exhibitions. For more information, contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or jschesnol@azjhs.org.
Torah on Tap at Two Brothers Brewery, 4321 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 6:30-8 pm. Join Rabbi Pinchas Allouche of Temple Beth Tefillah for a casual night of Torah discussion while enjoying delicious appetizers from Kitchen 18 and craft beer from the Two Brothers on-site brewery. Presented by NowGen. $15 per person. Email nowgen@jewishphoenix.org or call 480-481-7010.