Calendar

Apr
5
Tue
Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Apr 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Let’s Knit Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 – 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 480.481.7030 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Community: Corner Office: Lessons from Jewish Business Leaders @ The Phoenix Plaza Code Talker Conf. Room
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Corner Office: Lessons from Jewish Business Leaders
Tues., April 5 – 5:30-8 p.m.
The Phoenix Plaza Code Talker Conf. Room
– 2929 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85012
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Group to network with business leaders and gain insight from key executives in the tech industry, including Adam Draizin; executive vice president of American Traffic Solutions; Tomas Gorny, CEO of Nextiva; and Matthew Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment. Panel moderated by Adam Goodman, president & CEO of Goodmans Interior Structures.  Jewish professionals and students are welcome. $36 professional; $18 student. Includes cocktails and appetizers. Dietary laws observed. Register by March 30 at jewishphoenix.org/corneroffice.

 

VBM Lecture: “Is Forgiveness Necessary for Interpersonal Reconciliation: Lessons from Talmudic Stories” – with Professor Joel Gereboff @ Temple Kol Ami
Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
6
Wed
Creating Balance in Life
Apr 6 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

“Creating Balance in Life”: 8:30 a.m.-noon

Presented by Jewish Family & Children’s Service at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.

Panel of speakers. Topics: “Jews, Genes and Joy,” “Moving into Health and Happiness,” “The Power of Nutrition for Health and Wellness” and “Creating Spiritual Balance.”

Cost: $35, includes breakfast. Continuing education units are offered.

Register by April 4 at jfcsaz.org/MBS.

Info: Jayne Plotkin, 602-567-8334 or jayne.plotkin@jfcsaz.org.

Seniors: Let’s Talk Current Event Discussion Group @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group Wed., April 6 – 2-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Bill Adler leads stimulating discussion each month on current events. Bring ideas to share with the group. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7030 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Seder Heder: Adult Studies Kollel & Haroset Tasting @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Apr 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Participate in three rotating “mini” classes, followed by haroset tasting. (Each 20-minute class taught only once.)

  • Rabbi Robert Eisen presents “Korech: The Hillel Sandwich… The Seder as a Remembrance of the Temple”
  • Cantorial Soloist NIchole Chorney presents “Transforming Your Seder into a Song”
  • Rabbi Ruven Barkan presents “The Moss Hagaddah: An Artistic Midrashic Exploration”

Admission: One box of matza per family for the “Matza & More” Passover Food Drive. Please RSVP by Apr. 1.

VBM Lecture: “What’s So Divine About Divine Law?” – with Professor Christine Hayes @ Congregation Or Tzion
Apr 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
7
Thu
Phoenix Film Festival @ Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatres, 7000 E Mayo Blvd. Phoenix
Apr 7 – Apr 14 all-day

More than 175 film screenings are available for movie lovers. Two of the films “Victor ‘Young’ Perez” April 8 & 11 and “Presenting Princess Shaw” April 12 & 13 have Jewish themes.

Seniors: Let’s Be Strong and Single @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Let’s Be Strong & Single Thurs., April 7 – 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. 7030 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Koga Fit @ Tuscon JCC
Apr 7 @ 6:48 pm – 7:48 pm

Koga Fitness combines Kickboxing
and Yoga to tap into your inner being,
connecting your mind and your body.
No matter what your fitness level, this
four-week program with instructor
Eileen Lawless will be a challenging
exercise program that builds superior
strength and endurance. Koga
involves a level of mental and physical
concentration that results in a much
greater flexibility, increased muscle
toning, shaping and refined balance.
Mondays and Thursdays in April
6:30 KOGA PUMP
Thursdays in April
6:30 KOGA FLOW
(No class April 28)
$105/$70 member

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