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.
Join AZ Everything Jewish for a night of music and caring with pianist Marvin Goldstein, vocalist Vanessa Joy and special guest Nati Rom, for two shows.
Rom is the founder of the Lev HaOlam Package Project, which works against the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement by marketing handmade goods from settlements in the West Bank.
The shows will be 6:30-8:30 pm and 9-11 pm.
Preregistration is required as seating is limited.
The Moshe ben Rena Memorial Lecture
Life After Death
Hear the amazing testimony of Rabbi Alon Anava.
He was a Jewish Atheist who went through a near death experience that…changed his life!
Free admission, light refreshments.
Suggested donation $18 to benefit Mikvah Chaya Mushka
Women’s Seder Wed., April 13 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join more than 100 women for our annual Women’s Seder led by Rabbi Elana Kanter. Tables of 8-10 may be reserved by the table hostess as one order with all guest names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and money. $40 per person. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
The pre-Passover seder allows women to celebrate together as they begin the intensive preparations for Passover. The seder has been held at the VOSJCC for some seven years. Last year’s event drew about 150 women.
The seder also is an opportunity for women to sample foods they might want to serve at their own seder or during the holiday. Celebrating together can renew enthusiasm for beginning this intensive cleaning and cooking season.
The seder enables exploration of the central themes of Passover. Rabbi Kanter says that she follows the same basic framework each year, but then adds reflections on events of this year and new pieces of learning.
Led by Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman. Co-sponsored by Congregation Kehillah. Tickets: $36. Includes traditional seder meal. Email lbell@azjhs.org for information. People of all faiths especially welcome.
Devorah Hadassah Theater Event
Devorah Hadassah is going to see “The Diary of Anne Frank,” winner of the 1956 Pulitzer Prize and Tony award on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 7:00 PM at Hale Theater, 50 West Page Avenue, Gilbert, Az. 85233. All seats will be $25 dollars for members and guests. To find out more about purchasing a ticket, you can contact Barb at 480-318-7568 or go to Hadassah.evinfo@cox.net. The deadline for purchasing tickets is March 25, 2016.
The Work of Barbara Brandel
Barbara’s work reflects a life-long
interest in fiber arts and indigenous
textiles. Her paintings pay homage
to artisans from around the world
and her painted collages, containing
recycled world stamps and maps, speak
of the similarities and uniqueness
of us all, (with sometimes humorous
juxtapositions.)
April 15 – May 18
Artist’s reception Sunday, April 17, 2-4 pm
This interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. We’ll share Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. Come celebrate Shabbat with ruach (spirit) and your congregational family! Dinner $25 per family (two adults & up to 4 children) and/or adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP needed by Apr. 11.