Calendar

Aug
28
Sun
Ice Cream Social and Open House @ Beth El Congregation
Aug 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Beth El Women’s League and Beth El Congregation present an ice cream social and open house featuring a ventriloquist show by Bobbie Ruben and an ice cream sundae bar with all the fixings. Free for open house guests. Please contact Alicia to RSVP at 602.944.3359 ext. 113 or amoskowitz@bethelphoenix.com.

Mitzvahs & More Expo @ JW Marriott Camelback Inn Golf Club - Lakeview Ballroom
Aug 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Experience the only interactive special event planning expo produced for the Phoenix Jewish community. WIN RAFFLE PRIZES | TASTE FOOD | ENJOY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT | PLAN YOUR EVENT IN ONE DAY

Mitzvahs & More Expo is an award winning, creative event planning showcase complete with out-of-the box entertainment choices, memorable décor options, best in class photography, videography, specialty caterers, unique venues and more.

Attending is free and walk-ins are very welcome, however we do request that you register in advance so that we can prepare appropriately for the number of attendees. Also, pre-registered attendees may check in at the pre-registered booth upon arrival at the show allowing for quick entry. Pre-register for free tickets: http://www.mitzvahsandmoreaz.com/visitor_registration.php

August Ice Cream Social @ Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
Aug 28 @ 1:00 pm

August Ice Cream Social
​(just because it’s hot, why not?)
Sunday, 28 AUG 2016, 1:00pm
AZ Jewish Historical Society’s Bungalow.
All ages are invited.

Jewish Community Day @ Chase Field
Aug 28 @ 1:10 pm

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Jewish Community invite you and your family to come out for a D-backs game as they take on the Reds on Sunday, August 28. A special offer was created for this event for all youth to receive a FREE game ticket with the purchase of a discounted ticket. Additional tickets may also be purchased. The FREE ticket will be in the same location you select for your additional ticket(s).

The national anthem will be performed by junior high school students and Cantors from the Jewish Community. If you would like more information on how to participate, please contact your D-backs representative Johanna Imperial before August 9.

There is also a special opportunity to join the Jewish Community in a pregame parade around the outfield on August 28. If you are interested in participating in the parade, please be at the ballpark by Section 111 between 11:50 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. D-backs reps will be there to provide instruction.

Monsters Under the Bed-Paintings and Drawings by Curt Kiwak ARTIST’S RECEPTION @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Aug 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Curt treats the blank page as a mini-theater, a place where narratives unfold as a drawing takes shape. From a group of random forms, what once appeared to be a pillow on a bed may prove to be a valiant knight, saving a child from monsters.

Aug
29
Mon
Beginner’s Tai Chi @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Aug 29 @ 2:30 pm

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

Aug
30
Tue
Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. No charge to attend.

Project Jewish Love’s Are you Date Ready Workshop @ Please email for address
Aug 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Looking for Love in Your Life? Get Ready to Date!
Save the dates for Project Jewish Love’s Exclusive Dating with Intention Workshop Series.

Course dates will be August 30th, September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.

You’ll learn what conscious dating principles are, how you can apply them to find an ideal partner.

What if you could secure the love of your life by;
Clarifying Relationship Requirements
Develop Dating Confidence and,
Create a Dating Plan

Email jenn@projectjewishlove.com to receive more information and early registration.

This PJL Exclusive course will be led by Lewis Denbaum a certified relationship coach, author and educator. Through high impact workshops, Denbaum assists singles create a plan for finding the love of their lives. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in a Conservative Jewish family, he served as a co-founder of Beth Chaverim in Washington, DC until moving to Iowa where he was a longstanding Board Member of Congregation Beth Shalom and a representative to the Jewish Community Relations Commission in Des Moines. Lewis is the co-author with his wife Diane of the book Madly in Love Forever: A Guide to True and Lasting Love. Lewis and his wife Diane have a blended family of five young adult children.

Sep
1
Thu
Seniors: Let’s Be Strong & Single @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Let’s Be Strong & Single Thurs., Sept. 1 | 10-11 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This informative workshop helps middle-age, newly single women find confidence and begin the next fabulous chapter of their lives. Presented by Reverse Cinderella and A+ Resumes & Career Coaching. Free. Reservations recommended. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Red Rocks Music Festival @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center
Sep 1 @ 7:30 pm

August 26, 2016 | 7:30pm
Music From Five Centuries with Elmira Darvarova – violin and Howard Wall – French Horn. A US premiere by Stephen Brown, four Arizona premieres, Bach, Mozart & more.

September 1, 2016 | 7:30pm
Dvorák’s Masterworks. String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97 and Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81. David Ehrlich, Katherine McLin – violins, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Katharina Kang – violas, Jan Simiz – cello and Teresa Ehrlich – piano.

September 2, 2016 | 7:30pm
Romantic Journey. Shmuel Ashkenasi, David Ehrlich – violins, Katharina Kang – viola, Thomas Landschoot – cello and Teresa Ehrlich – piano, performing four romantic pieces, Op. 75 by A. Dvorak and Piano Quintet Op. 1 in C minor by E.V. Dohnányi. An Arizona premiere, Sonoran Storm for solo viola, by Nokuthula Ngwenyama, performed by the composer.

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