We’ve come a long way, baby … A loving tribute to Ohio wife and mother turned longtime Arizona resident who made herself into a national superstar as a best-selling author and syndicated journalist lauded for opening up the secret world of the mother and housewife. A comic look at one of our country’s most beloved voices – a voice that reassures us that yes, the world is sometimes crazy, but if we look at it and laugh, we have most of it covered.

Five-time Tony Award® winner and winner of Best Musical, Fun Home is Alison Bechdel’s coming-of-age journey of self-discovery. Middle-aged cartoonist Alison is joined by two younger versions of herself from pivotal times in her life. They lead us through her dysfunctional childhood, her coming-out, and her father’s death, shortly after his own coming-out. A story of reflection, bittersweet memories, and the moments of pure joy that shine through the darkness, Fun Home is a one-of-a-kind musical experience.

Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm.

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.

Open to the public, this FREE weekly class for children 9- to 24-months in age and their parent(s) is a great way to meet other parents, exchange experiences, and provide an opportunity for the children to play together and engage in age-appropriate activities. Facilitated by Gabby Erbst, various experts from different fields of child development and child-care will visit to share their expertise and provide opportunities for discussions. Feel free to bring your friends; it’s open to everyone! (PLEASE NOTE: We have a mandatory vaccination policy.)

Introduction to Portrait Painting
Mondays, 1-4 pm
Oct 15- Nov 26 (No class on 11/12)  

Would you like to paint portraits of your family, or sketch strangers while you travel?  Discover the joy of portraiture and dispel the myth that it is harder than other subjects.  You will learn: proportions, how to render features, how to create soft, believable hair, improve your drawing skills, how to mix skin tones, and overall painting skills.  Gain the confidence to paint and draw any person you choose!
Instructor: Christine Lytwynczuk, I.D.E.A Art Studios
$216/$220
Pearlman Art Studio

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.

Meet the authors of Bad Lies, a captivating thriller co-authored by Hall of Fame-Golfer Tony Jacklin and best-selling novelist Shelby Yastrow. Book signing follows the program. Members: $5; Guests: $8. Registration required at vosjcc.org/badlies.

Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting.  Help others with projects and patterns.  Can’t knit?  We’ll teach you.  No reservations required.

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.

When it comes to local education, the Greater Phoenix Jewish community has a limited, though great, amount of options at every stage of learning. But to what extent should we prioritize a Jewish education over alternatives to the status quo? This panel explores the importance of Jewish-based studies throughout every stage of childhood development through adulthood.
Panelists Peter Gordon of Pardes Jewish Day School, Tim Langille of the Center for Jewish Studies at Arizona State University, and Mary Passell of Temple Chai’s Early Childhood Center. Facilitated by Linda Zell of the Jewish Tuition Organization.