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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

More than 1,300 Valley Jews are expected to attend the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s MEGA Event on Thurs., Nov. 12. Each year, Federation hosts the MEGA gathering to strengthen and celebrate the Jewish community. This year’s event features an interactive Q&A with Scrubs star, actor, director, screenwriter and producer Zach Braff, and is held the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix.

MEGA guests have the opportunity to ask Braff questions on a variety of topics, including his Jewish upbringing, his journey from Jersey to Hollywood, transitioning for acting to directing, his view of life and more. Maytal & Etzion from Israel’s The Voice will perform. Guests will also learn how Federation is helping Jewish in need and building vibrant Jewish communities in Greater Phoenix, Israel and in 70 countries around the world.

In addition to the main MEGA event, Federation is hosting a Business & Professionals pre-MEGA dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., and a NowGen post-MEGA party, immediately following the event.

Members of Federation’s Business & Professionals Groups: Cardoza Society, Chai Tech and Real Estate & Finance, are invited to a dinner at the law offices of Squire Patton & Boggs, featuring stunning sunset views. The law offices are located at One E. Washington St. in Phoenix.

Young Jewish adults are invited to a NowGen late-night after party at Bitter & Twisted, One W. Jefferson St. in Phoenix.

Both events are no charge and require a MEGA ticket for entry.

Reserved seats for MEGA are $100 per person for Downtown Seats, $75 per person for Uptown Seats, $50 for under 30 and $36 for students with valid ID. A portion of each reservation supports the Federation’s 2015 annual campaign. All l MEGA seats are assigned and must be reserved by Nov. 9 at megaevent2015.org.  Registration for the Business & Professionals dinner is also at megaevent2015.org.

RSVP, call , ext. 1213, or visit megaevent2015.org.

About the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix strengthens and sustains a vibrant, inclusive community that enriches lives through Jewish values, innovation and stewardship. We ensure the long-term viability of our Jewish community by providing leadership, financial support and synergy with other Jewish organizations in Greater Phoenix, Israel and around the world.

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix and the Arizona Community Foundation present the Tax & Legal Seminar.  This annual event is the premier destination for professional advisors who wish to network and receive continuing education credits.   We welcome back nationally renowned speaker, Samuel A. Donaldson, J.D., Professor of Law at Georgia State University.  He will speak about the Federal Tax Update, Income Tax Aspects of Limited Partnerships and LLCs and the Remains of the Day: Planning Decisions Regarding the Use and Disposition of a Client’s Body After Death.

SEMINAR CHAIR: Adam M. Brooks, CFP®, ABLE Financial Group

VICE CHAIR: Pamela Wheeler, EA, Principal, Henry & Horne, LLP, Certified Public Accountants