Monday, March 7, 1-2pm – in the Café at Handmaker
Stories of Elijah the Prophet: From the Hebrew Bible to the Shtetls of Eastern Europe
Join Rabbi Stephanie Aaron and Handmaker residents to hear some colorful stories of Elijah the Prophet.
Continues: Sunday, April 10, 3:30-5pm – in the Great Room at Handmaker
What I believe
Join Rabbi Robert Eisen, Rabbi Thomas Louchheim, and Rabbi Joseph Shemtov for a lively discussion exploring their beliefs from each of the Conservative, Reform and Orthodox Jewish perspectives.
Light refreshments are included. Contact Nanci Levy at 322-3632 or nlevy@handmaker.org for more information and to RSVP.
Monday, March 7, 2016
1-2pm – in the Café at Handmaker – 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Stories of Elijah the Prophet: From the Hebrew Bible to the Shtetls of Eastern Europe.
Join Rabbi Stephanie Aaron and Handmaker residents to hear some colorful stories of Elijah the Prophet.
Free and Open to all. RSVP to Nanci Levy at nlevy@handmaker.org.
Facilitator:
Rabbi John Linder
Panelists:
Sandy Rife
Rabbi Pinchas Allouche
Rabbi Micah Caplan
Discussion with the Rabbi
Tues., March 8 – 11 a.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join Rabbi Levi Levertov for stimulating discussion on Judaism. A collaboration with SOS. For more information and to register, contact Chani at 602.492.7670 or chani@sosaz.org.
Let’s Knit
Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 – 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 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Rabbis Robert Eisen and Ruven Barkan will delve into what Purim is really about and why it is so important to reclaim its form and function as adults. It’s not all hamentaschen and groggers!
7:00-8:00pm – “The Rest of Esther” with Rabbi Robert Eisen
Review of the Additions to the Book of Esther found in the Apocrypha, especially in terms of the questions and issues they address, and why they were not included as part of our scripture.
8:00-9:00pm – “Mitzvah… or Not?!” with Rabbi Ruven Barkan
Exploration of two “controversial mitzvot” connected with the Festival of Purim and look at what it is we “should” be doing.
Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s 75th Anniversary Kickoff & Awards Celebration
Wed., March 9 – 7 p.m.
Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix to celebrate 75 years of gratitude, giving and giving back with the presentation of the Medal of Honor to Bob Silver and the presentation of the Belle Latchman Award. The evening features Rabbi Ed Feinstein, renowned lecturer and award-winning author. Dessert reception immediately follows the program. No charge, but registration required: jewishphoenix.org.
Cardozo Society General Counsel Forum
Thurs., March 10 – 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Perkins Coie – 2901 N. Central Ave., Ste. 2000, Phoenix 85012
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups for an informative panel featuring Ahron Cohen, general counsel for the Arizona Coyotes; Larry De Respino, general counsel for U-Haul International; Richard Lustiger, general counsel for Harkins Theatres; and Matt Ohre, general counsel for Barrett-Jackson Holdings. Panel moderated by Eliot Kaplan, partner at Perkins Coie and B&P chair. Jewish professionals and students in the legal field welcome. $36 professional; $18 student. Includes breakfast. Dietary laws observed. Register by March 4at jewishphoenix.org.
Author and Chef Amelia Saltsman to offer Cooking Demonstration and Tasting at the Tucson JCC
This is Jewish Food? Who Knew?
Friday, March 11 from 2 – 4 pm
The Tucson Jewish Community Center (the Tucson J) is pleased to partner with the Tucson Festival of Books to welcome author and chef Amelia Saltsman to the Tucson J for a special cooking demonstration and tasting in The J’s new Demonstration Kitchen on Friday, March 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the demonstration and tasting or $35 with a signed cookbook, The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen. Please call the Tucson J for reservations or go on line at tucsonjcc.org for registration. Seating is limited. Please RSVP no later than March 7.
Writer, teacher, and award-winning author Amelia Saltsman is passionate about helping people make the connection between small-farmed foods and real-life meals. She is committed to raising what she calls the “food literacy” rate: knowing how, when, and where our food is grown (and by whom); knowing how to cook a simple, healthy meal; and understanding the local and global impact our food choices have on our families and communities.
Saltsman has channeled both her values and her passions into her latest cookbook, “The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen.” Guided by the lunar calendar, the book offers a fresh approach to Jewish cooking. Her recipes acknowledge the long thread of Jewish culinary tradition while shifting the focus to seasonality and sustainability.
Here is a new way to think about Jewish food. In The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen, Amelia Saltsman takes us far beyond deli meats and kugel to a world of diverse flavors ideal for modern meals. Inspired by the farm-to-table movement, her 150 recipes offer a refreshingly different take on traditional and contemporary Jewish cooking. Amelia traces the delicious thread of Jewish cuisine from its ancient roots to today’s focus on seasonality and sustainability. Guided by the Jewish lunar calendar, she divides the book into six micro-seasons that highlight the deep connection of Jewish traditions to the year’s natural cycles.
There’s More! On Sunday, March 13, Amelia joins local culinary all-star, Janos Wilder, and other Tucson Festival of Books cookbook authors, to create a one-of-a-kind dinner at Wilder’s new Carriage House. This special dinner is a fundraiser for the Tucson J. Please contact Janos Wilder for more information at janos@janos.com.
About the Tucson JCC
Tucson JCC (The Tucson J) employs more than 200 people on its 110,000 square foot campus. For more than 60 years the The Tucson J has provided a warm and welcoming environment for various groups from the entire community. There are boundless opportunities to balance your physical, mental, and emotional self. The J has something for everyone including a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center; cultural arts programs; early childhood education enrichment programs; a wide variety of adult classes; and a sculpture garden and rotating art gallery showcasing the work of local and national artists. The J is also a catering and event rental facility.
The Tucson J is located at 3800 E. River Rd. Tucson, AZ 85718.
Phone: 520-299-3000 I 520-529 0373, www.tucsonjcc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TucsonJCC Twitter: Twitter.com/TucsonJCC Instagram: Instagram.com/tucsonjcc
Let’s Celebrate Health Together!
- 101.5 Live
- The Suns Interactive KIA
- BMX Demonstration
- Stage performances – Fabulous DJ
- Booths are educational and/or interactive
- Inflatables, Face Painting and Fabulous Food
- Super Hero’s will be joining US
So much more . . .