Jewish Genetic Diseases Annual Luncheon at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Rabbi Joe Black will share his personal story and perform his music. $54/person. To register, call 480-668-3347 or jewishgeneticsphx.org.
Cardiac Wellness at The J Wed., Feb. 8 | 5:30-7 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join Cardiologist Wesley Tyree, MD, and learn how cardiac supplements and lifestyles changes can decrease the risk of cardiac disease. Presented in partnership with Belmont Village Scottsdale and Honor Health. Free, but registration is required: 623.580.5800 or honorhealth.org/events.
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
NEW! Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 3TM Thurs., Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This class integrates PWR!Moves 1 & 2TM movements into a more advanced workout with instructor-guided exercises to improve functional movement. Participants must be able to walk 150 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.
Categories (Trivia) Day at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West at 1 pm. The Beth Emeth Congregation Sisterhood, will be sponsoring a Categories (Trivia) Fun Day led by members Marilyn Newberg and Ketzi Toney. All are welcome and in addition, free desserts will be served and prizes awarded. Call 623-584-7210 Mon-Fri between 9 am-noon to reserve a spot.
Valentine Celebration Sip & Shop Happy Hour at BLK Live, 7301 E Butherus Dr., Scottsdale from 5-9 pm. Giveaways, DJ, dancing, vendors and happy hour specials. Free admission. 602-996-6300 or jyl@shapeupus.org.
Thrilling Thursday at The J: Tu B’Shevat Thurs., Feb. 9 – 5:30-7 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Celebrate Tu B’Shevat as a family with The J’s first backwards dinner. Start with dessert and work towards tasty appetizers. Music, games and crafts round out the family fun. Kosher laws observed. Members: $25; Non-Members: $40. Prices per family up to five people. $8 an additional person. For more information, contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Ladies First is an informational networking and learning series. Each event features a panel of dynamic women who are leaders in their professional and philanthropic lives. They have built businesses and careers while maintaining a deep commitment to their families and the Jewish community. Join us and learn from them and from each other.
Rising to C-Level
Moderated by Marcia Mintz, Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix, our panelists will share their stories of success, including challenges that came up along the way. Guests will get the inside scoop on how these hard working ladies managed to rise to the top while maintaining balanced personal lives and commitment to their community.
Featured panelists include Jordan Rose, Founder & President of Rose Law Group; Jami Schulman, Chief Operating Officer of HavenBrook Homes; and Stacy Tucker, Vice President & CFO of Flinn Foundation.
6pm – Networking reception
6:30pm – Program
Includes wine & appetizers
Dietary laws observed
Complimentary childcare is available through The J Youth Department, 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.