Calendar

Jan
14
Thu
VBM Class: “Jewish Perspectives on Altruism & Compassion” @ Temple Solel
Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan
15
Fri
Cong. Anshei Israel Family Shabbat Service & Dinner @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Jan 15 @ 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm

This interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. We’ll share Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. Come celebrate Shabbat with ruach (spirit) and your congregational family!  Dinner $25 per family (two adults & up to 4 children) and/or adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP needed by Jan. 13.

Jan
16
Sat
Kids Night Out – Around the World @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm


Sat., Jan. 16 – 6-10 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC
– 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
The J’s fun-filled kids nights allow parents to enjoy special time while their children experience a trip around the world! Kids have fun with activities relating to different countries and cultures, a world-class dinner and the movie Madagascar 3! Grades K-5. Members: $25; Non-members: $35. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.

Jan
17
Sun
Pickup Basketball @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 17 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Sundays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Early Play: 7:30-10 a.m. & Late Play: 9 a.m. – noon
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J members; $10 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.483.7121 ext. 1283 or sports@vosjcc.org.

10th Annual Mah Jongg Tournament at CAI @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Everyone is welcome to participate! Check-in begins at 9:00am, with play beginning at 9:30am sharp, followed by lunch at 12:30pm. Play resumes at 1:30pm, with prizes awarded at 4:00pm. $36 entry fee includes lunch, game, party favors and prizes for the top three scorers, plus each round winner gets a prize. All proceeds benefit CAI’s United Synagogue Youth. Registration mandatory by January 8 (no walk-ins allowed).

MLK Weekend Learning Event @ Temple Chai
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
VBM MLK Weekend Learning Event @ Temple Chai
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Passages Lecture Series – Phyllis Chesler, author
Jan 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan
18
Mon
School’s Out Day @ The J (Youth) @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

School’s Out Day @ The J
Mon., Jan. 18 Valley of the Sun JCC
– 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games and more! Fees vary. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.

Let’s Appreciate Art (Seniors) @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Jan 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm


Mon., Jan. 18– 11 a.m.-noon 

Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Share the world of art with docents from the Phoenix Art Museum. This month, explore Chagall’s Stained-Glass Windows. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

 

 

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