Gain the Edge Negotiation Training Thurs., Jan. 26 | 5:30 p.m. Perkins Coie – 2901 N. Central Ave., Ste. 2000 – Phoenix 85012 Join Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups and learn how to gain the edge in any negotiation. The event features national negotiation expert Martin Latz, author of Gain the Edge! Negotiation to Get What You Want. First 50 registered, receive a free copy. $36 professional; $18 student includes beer, wine and appetizers. Dietary laws observed. Register at jewishphoenix.org/gaintheedge.
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.
All Single Jews over 40+ are welcomed to celebrate Shabbat January 27th
So, please join in and let’s get to know each other better over a delicious meal.
Congregation Beth Tefillah
*You do not need to attend the Shabbat Prayer Service to attend the dinner.
*ALL Jewish backgrounds welcomed! You do not have to be Orthodox to attend the dinner.
*This is a Project Jewish Love Event (not a Congregational event)
For questions, please contact admin@projectjewishlove.com
Kindly R.S.V.P and Reserve Your Seat – Reservation Required – Thank You
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.
The Twelfth Annual West Valley Jewish Film Festival will be held on January 28th, 29thand 30th, 2017 at Beth Emeth Congregation. Tickets for each film are $12.00 if purchased at the door. Tickets bought in advance are $10.00 per film or three films for $25.00. The three films to be shown are “Dough”, “Deli Man”, and “Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem”. The festival has a musical theme this year. There will be moments of recollection, gratitude, joy and warmth. Heroes will emerge and icons will be recognized.
“DOUGH”
Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.
This heartwarming, funny story is about Nat the old London baker and his young Muslim apprentice Ayyash. When Ayyash (who deals drugs on the side) accidentally drops his marijuana into the mixing dough, the Challah starts selling off the shelves. Watch as prejudice is overcome and a devoted friendship develops between the old baker and his young assistant.
“DELI MAN”
Sunday, January 29, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.
Come meet Ziggy Gruber the “Deli Man” from Houston, Texas. In this documentary he will delight you with stories past and present of the Jewish Deli experience. He will take you from NY’s 2nd Ave Deli, The Stage Deli, Katz’s and Carnegie Deli to Jewish Deli’s cross the USA. Nostalgia, fun and tradition will be reflected in these scrumptious foods.
“THEODORE BIKEL: IN THE SHOES OF SHOLOM ALEICHEM”
Monday, JANUARY 30, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
Theodore Bikel whose diverse career spanning years as actor, musician, folk singer and activist reflects on the life and stories of Sholom Aleichem. In this thoroughly entertaining and memorable film Theodore Bikel will have his audience laughing and clapping.
A brief commentary of each film will precede its screening, and complimentary refreshments will be served after each screening. For additional information please call 623 584-7210.
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.
Marty Brounstein is the author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust. He brings a true interfaith story of courage, compassion, and rescue about a Christian couple in the Netherlands named Frans and Mien Wijnakker who, despite much risk and danger, saved the lives of over two dozen Jews during the Holocaust and World War II. Marty also has a meaningful personal connection to this story and its heroes, which he reveals in his engaging storytelling presentation.
JANUARY 24th – MARCH 10th SPEAKING SERIES IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN ARIZONA
Jan. 24 AT 7 pm
Rhodes Junior High School
1860 S. Longmore, MESA, AZ 85202 -contact Gloria Chavez (480)472-2395
Jan. 25 at 12:30 pm
ARIZONA DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Workshop: The Power of Storytelling. $40 to register – BOOK INCLUDED
3300 North Central Avenue, PHOENIX 85012
Contact: Teresa DePadre Buri (602)542-4734
Jan. 29 at 11:30 am
CO-HOSTED BY CONGREGATION MERKAZ HA-LYR AND SHADOW ROCK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
at Shadow Rock Church
12861 North 8th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Contact: Denise Kaye (602)708-8626
Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm
Valley Presbyterian Church, Encore University Program
6947 E. MCDONALD DRIVE
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253 Contact: Becky Bennett (480)991-6424 x 165
Feb. 22 at 6:30 pm
TEMPLE EMANUEL (8th grade and parents, OPEN to community)
5801 S. Rural Road, TEMPE, 85283. Contact: Rabbi Jason Bonder (480)838-1414
Feb. 28 at 6 pm
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
201 N. Picacho Street, CASA GRANDE, 85122 Contact: Lynn Wilson (520)350-6810
March 9 at 7 pm
ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY -Cutler & Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
122 East Culver Street, PHOENIX 85004 Contact: Larry Bell (602)241-7870
March 10, 6:30 pm DINNER, 7:15 pm PRESENTATION
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
5230 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253 Contact Pastor Keith Matney (480)949-0901
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.
Fun, stimulating and exciting classes in the arts for ages 60+. Taught by professional teachers – just $60 for 12 hours of classes.