Join us for an opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in Jewish feminism. Valley Beit Midrash presents “Talmudic Women as Social Critics,” a lecture by professor Tova Hartman.
About Tova Hartman:
Tova Hartman, scholar and social entrepreneur, is the Dean of Humanities at the Kiryat Ono Academic College. She was formerly Professor of Gender Studies and Education at Bar Ilan University, specializing in gender and religion, and gender and psychology. She is the author of a book on Jewish and Catholic mothers, titled Appropriately Subversive, as well as a book on the crossroads of Jewish Tradition and modern feminism, titled Feminism Encounters Traditional Judaism, which won the National Jewish Book Award in 2008. She most recently authored Are You Not a Man Of God? Devotion, Betrayal and Social Criticism in Jewish Tradition. She is a founder of Kehillat Shira Hadasha, a congregation organized to increase women’s participation and leadership within traditional Jewish prayer and halakha. She is the daughter of Rabbi Prof. David Hartman.
RSVPs are required. Please visit: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/events/talmudic-women-social-critics/
Date:
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Cost:
$18/person
Venue:
Temple Kol Ami (64th Street & Greenway Rd.)
15030 N 64th Street
Scottsdale, AZ
On select Fridays at 11am, enjoy music, a Shabbat lunch and a featured program. Get into the spirit of Shabbat and enjoy the friendship and fellowship of others. Advance registration required. To RSVP call 520-299-3000 or register at tucsonjcc.org. $15 per person; please pay more if you can, less if you can’t.
Babies and Bagels Club Noah’s Ark Adventure from 10-11:30 am at TRAK Ranch, 3250 E Allen Road, Tucson. Learn all about animals hands-on at this amazing ranch that has horses, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, and help Noah pack the ark. Activities, snacks. $8 fee per adult and child. Space is limited; RSVP to Mila, 520-327-4501 or mila@templeemanueltucson.org.
There were so many requests for another day, besides the annual spring hot dog affair, that it was decided to have another hot dog party. The day chosen is the football teams off day, so it will not interfere with plans to view the games.
Beth Emeth Congregation Men’s Club will host their Kick-Off Kosher Hot Dog Day on Sunday, November 6, 2016 – 11 AM to 2 PM, at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W. Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West, AZ. The event is open to the public. ALL ARE WELCOME, BRING YOUR SPOUSE, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.
Menu will be ¼ Pound Hebrew National Hot Dog, can of soda, chips and condiments – Price is $5.00. Tickets can be purchase ahead of time or at the door. For further information, please call Sandy at the Beth Emeth Congregation office 623-584-7210 Monday thru Friday between 9 AM and Noon. Cash or checks made payable to Beth Emeth Men’s Club.
4th Annual Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest from noon-5 pm at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Road, Phoenix. Festival features a rich diversity of Jewish musical performances. Free general admission with advance reservation; $75 for VIP package. 480-425-0700 or desertgatheringaz.org.
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
Join Smile on Seniors for cocktails and hor d’oeuvres. Mingle with old friends and make new ones!
The Great AZ Challah Bake for women and girls, ages nine and up, happens Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Doors open at 6 pm and the event begins at 6:45 pm. Register online at shabbatprojectaz.com/great-az-challah-bake or by calling 602-433-0300 ext. 105.
The Mega Challah Bake returns! Baking challah is a time-honored mitzvah dating back to our Matriarchs. In collaboration with Chabad Tucson, we will join together to make our own loaves of love! Learn to make, knead and braid beautiful, delicious challah for your Shabbat table. Bring your mother, your daughters and your friends! An event for women and girls ages nine and above.
Shabbat Rocks! Service & Family Shabbat Dinner at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club Road, Tucson from 5:30-8 pm. Shabbat dinner at 5:30 pm of kosher chicken and sides (vegetarian upon request). Then an energetic, musical Shabbat service for the whole family at 6:30 pm, featuring the Avanim Rock Band, followed by dessert oneg. All are welcome; please RSVP for the dinner. Dinner is $12/adults, under 13 free. 520-327-4501 or mila@templeemanueltucson.org.