Members of the Tucson community will share dramatic and poignant accounts of their persecution at the hands of the Nazis, and of their perseverance and survival.
Learn how a new book — To Tell Our Stories: Holocaust Survivors of Southern Arizona — evolved, and how local schools now are using it in their curriculums.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefitting the Holocaust Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona.
You had me at Challah! No experience necessary challah baking workshop. Make delicious challah. learn creative braiding techniques. Discover the meaning of this mitzvah.
$10 suggested donation.
RSVP for address at a private home in Phoenix. Register online at aztorah.com.
OCTOBER 12 — NOVEMBER 9 — DECEMBER 14
The Monday Mah Jongg Game begins in October and meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 1 p.m. until 3:3o p.m. Each player plays on her own and everyone changes tables during the afternoon. For cost and location, contact Linda at perlmanlinda@q.com or 602.996.6341.
The Classic Mah Jongg League features an opening party, closing party, and prizes. Players set up their own time to play monthly. For cost, location and additional information, contact Stacy at stacyz11@yahoo.com or 480.284.0003.
Chaired by Allie Goldstein and Aliza Cooper.
Jessica Abo, an award-winning journalist, will share about her passion for philanthropy and Israel. All guests will bottle their own wine to take home.
About Jessica Abo: Jessica Abo is a journalist by day and social entrepreneur by choice. You may have seen her on NY1 covering everything from breaking news to Fashion Week, or spotted her playing herself in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Delivery Man, Girl Most Likely, Gossip Girland Nurse Jackie. Jessica spent 2014 traveling the country speaking to teenagers as United Synagogue Youth’s first ever Danny Siegel Changemaker in Residence. She has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a variety of causes by running marathons and organizing her own charity events. Jessica has won several awards for her journalism and philanthropy work, including being named The Jewish Week’s 2014 “36 Under 36” list. The granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Jessica produced and hosted a documentary on the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Jessica is a passionate advocate of the State of Israel and a donor of Jewish National Fund.
Blanco Taco and Tequila, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, #601, Scottsdale
RSVP by November 6: Adele at delly85018@yahoo.com or 602.148.2164.
Facilitator:
Rabbi Jeremy Schneider
Panelists:
Dr. Carl Hammerschlag
Rabbi Mari Chernow
Rabbi Pinchas Allouche
Crash Course: Five Books of the Torah in Five weeks.
To RSVP and for location: Claire at 480.661.0257.
This class is open to the general public in addition to our members. It is offered free of charge as a community service to promote good health. The class will be held in the Social Hall of Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley.
Class repeats Wednesdays