Calendar

Oct
28
Wed
BEGINNING TAI CHI @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Oct 28 @ 2:30 pm

This class is open to the general public in addition to our members. It is offered free of charge as a community service to promote good health.  The class will be held in the Social Hall of Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley.

Class repeats Wednesdays

Valley Beit Midrash Presents “Lincoln & the Jews”: Lecture by Professor Jonathan D. Sarna @ Congregation Beth Israel
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Oct
29
Thu
ADL Arizona Torch of Liberty Award Dinner
Oct 29 @ 5:30 pm
ADL Arizona Torch of Liberty Award Dinner will Honor:
Colonel Frank Milstead, Director of Arizona Department of Public Safety
David Gonzales, U.S. Marshal
Miriam Weisman, Vice-Chair, ADL National Education and Regional Operations Committees.
5:30 pm at the

Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 2400 E Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016.
To buy tickets/tables/journal pages to support the Anti-Defamation League’s mission to combat anti-Semitism, hatred and discrimination, and to honor our 2015 Torch of Liberty honorees, go to cvent.com/events/torch-of-liberty-award-dinner/event-summary-e7be128362144a72a9b9c1e61013ff32.aspx.
Anti-Defamation League | (602) 274-0991 | arizona.adl.org/
Sondheim on Sondheim @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Weaving actual video interviews with the legendary composer himself, Sondheim on Sondheim provides a fresh perspective into Stephen Sondheim’s illustrious career from his biggest hits to his earlier works and earlier versions of songs from his famous musicals. The cast of 8 will present some of Sondheim’s best – and obscure – songs. This is the first time this show – first produced on Broadway in 2010 – has ever been presented in Arizona. This show is a must for any fan of musical theatre – and the creation of art.

This limited engagement will take place October 29 – 31st at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281. Regular tickets are $32 – $42 and may be ordered at (602) 909-4215 or through the SMTC website www.ScottsdaleMusicalTheater.com.

The performance schedule is Thursday Oct 29 @ 7:30PM, Friday Oct 30 @ 7:30PM and Saturday, Oct 31 @ 2:00PM.

SMTC has been called “the best theatre company in the Valley when it comes to producing classic musicals.” (Talkin’ Broadway).

Oct
30
Fri
Sondheim on Sondheim @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Weaving actual video interviews with the legendary composer himself, Sondheim on Sondheim provides a fresh perspective into Stephen Sondheim’s illustrious career from his biggest hits to his earlier works and earlier versions of songs from his famous musicals. The cast of 8 will present some of Sondheim’s best – and obscure – songs. This is the first time this show – first produced on Broadway in 2010 – has ever been presented in Arizona. This show is a must for any fan of musical theatre – and the creation of art.

This limited engagement will take place October 29 – 31st at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281. Regular tickets are $32 – $42 and may be ordered at (602) 909-4215 or through the SMTC website www.ScottsdaleMusicalTheater.com.

The performance schedule is Thursday Oct 29 @ 7:30PM, Friday Oct 30 @ 7:30PM and Saturday, Oct 31 @ 2:00PM.

SMTC has been called “the best theatre company in the Valley when it comes to producing classic musicals.” (Talkin’ Broadway).

Oct
31
Sat
Sondheim on Sondheim @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Weaving actual video interviews with the legendary composer himself, Sondheim on Sondheim provides a fresh perspective into Stephen Sondheim’s illustrious career from his biggest hits to his earlier works and earlier versions of songs from his famous musicals. The cast of 8 will present some of Sondheim’s best – and obscure – songs. This is the first time this show – first produced on Broadway in 2010 – has ever been presented in Arizona. This show is a must for any fan of musical theatre – and the creation of art.

This limited engagement will take place October 29 – 31st at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281. Regular tickets are $32 – $42 and may be ordered at (602) 909-4215 or through the SMTC website www.ScottsdaleMusicalTheater.com.

The performance schedule is Thursday Oct 29 @ 7:30PM, Friday Oct 30 @ 7:30PM and Saturday, Oct 31 @ 2:00PM.

SMTC has been called “the best theatre company in the Valley when it comes to producing classic musicals.” (Talkin’ Broadway).

Nov
1
Sun
Cong. Anshei Israel Family Game Day & BBQ @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Nov 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This family program (for all ages!) includes group games (large and small), board games, & a BBQ lunch with hamburgers & hot dogs. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children) and/or adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP needed by Oct. 26.

3rd Annual Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest @ Steele Indian School Park
Nov 1 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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The 3rd Annual Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest — the Valley’s preeminent celebration of Jewish music, culture and community — will take place Sunday, November 1 from 2-6 pm at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix.

Through the spiritual power of music, the DGJMF seeks to create a stronger sense of Jewish identity, connection to community and pride in the Valley’s Jewish population’s shared culture and heritage.

The DGJMF welcomes the entire Phoenix community regardless of religion to attend this year’s FREE festival, where a diverse lineup of artists including Oakland-based folk singer Mikey Pauker, Los Angeles-based producer/DJ Diwon, Phoenix-based Orthodox spoken word/hiphop artist Ari Lesser, local singer/songwriter and Temple Solel cantorial soloist Todd Herzog, local super group Yehudie & the Gefilte Fish and a choir comprised of third and fourth grade students backed by various Valley clergy.

Family-friendly activities at the event will include arts and crafts, face painting, raffles, food vendors and trucks and artisans, Israeli dancers and storytime from PJ Library.

Nov
2
Mon
Hadassah (HVOS) Morning Program Meeting @ Temple Chai
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am

“Medicare in 2016”

Speaker:  Glen Spencer, Benefits Assistance Program Director for the Area Agency on Aging.  Mr. Spencer will inform us about the basics of Medicare Programs and what is new in 2016.

RSVP by October 28:  Froma at froma24@yahoo.com or 480.563.2221.

 

Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Afternoon Book Club
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

To RSVP and for Location:  Audrey at arougheti@aol.com or 602.863.2240.

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