Temple Emanu-El is proud to offer A Taste of Judaism, now in its 17th year in Tucson. Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon and Rabbi Batsheva Appel lead an open, interactive exploration of Judaism in three, two-hour sessions on Spirituality, Values, and Community. This free introductory class is one of the most popular and successful outreach program in the country, attracting over 5800 people in the past 16 years in Tucson alone. The class includes delicious “tastes” of traditional Jewish foods prepared by Temple’s Women of Reform Judaism. Pre-registration is required. Call Mila Vasser at 520-327-4501, x27 for information and registration.
Sundays, January 8, 15 & 22, 2 – 4 pm
Free and open to the public
TRADITION! It has been a 50-year tradition at ATC to bring you the best and most vibrant professional theatre Arizona has to offer. Our Golden Anniversary season will feature an epic production of the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Join us for this richly heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring such Broadway classics as “To Life,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” this uplifting 50th Anniversary Celebration production raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!
Times vary.
Crystal Bridge – Advanced Supervised Play Mon., Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Mini-lesson until 9:15am Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Supervised-bid play and learn with ACBL-accredited teacher and certified director Maddy Bloom. Earn master points in a friendly atmosphere. Games include mini-lesson, light refreshments and incentives for returning players. Drop in: $10 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM
Mon., Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 | noon – 1 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
This class includes PWR!Moves 1TM movements in addition to prone and supine floor exercises. Participants must be able to walk 100 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Crystal Bridge – Sanctioned Game 0-750 Masters Points Mon., Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 | 12:30-4:00 p.m. |Mini-lesson at 12:15pm Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Regular sanctioned ACBL duplicate games for players with less than 750 master points. Led by ACBL-certified director Maddy Bloom. Enjoy light refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. Drop in: $10 per player. For information and reservations, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
JEWISH STUDIES
You are all invited to attend the following classes and bring along your friends and neighbors with you, whether they are of the Jewish faith or not. There will be mini-courses of three sessions each, which will be held on Tuesday mornings.
JANUARY 17, 24, 31, 2017
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The Concept of a Messiah in Judaism
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The New Testament through Jewish Eyes (A study of the
Sermon on the Mount, the Lord’s Prayer and the Epistle of James)
FEBRUARY 14, 21, 28, 2017
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The story of Joseph in the Quran and the Torah
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Dead Sea Scrolls
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The classes will be taught by Rabbi Leo Abrami, MAHL. (Contributed to the Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered, Robert Eisenman and Michael Wise)
There will be no fee, but we ask you to sign up for each class by calling the office 623-584-7210, so that we may know how many handouts to prepare
Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. Beth Ames Swartz has had a remarkable artistic career for over fifty-five years including more than seventy museum and gallery exhibitions, three books, five catalogs, numerous critically acclaimed national reviews and three traveling museum exhibitions. For more information, contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or jschesnol@azjhs.org.
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM
Tues., Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 | noon – 1 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor- and non-motor PD symptoms and improve functional movement. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7015 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Let’s Knit |Sit & Knit Tues., Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 |1:30-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.