Second Annual Modern Israel Conference at University of Arizona Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd., Tucson. The title for this year’s conference is Balancing Unity and Diversity – Israel’s Changing Society and Politics. 9 am-3 pm on Dec. 4 and from 9 am-4 pm on Dec. 5; with dinner and keynote address at 7 pm. $50-$150 with a discount for students. For more information or to register online, visit judaic.arizona.edu/IsraelConference2016.
Butterfly Wonderland becomes Winter Wonderland to kick off the holiday season with our tranquil blue, white and silver decor. Every Saturday and Sunday, and every day from December 19 through 23, our amazing 7ft. living angels with expansive wings add an ethereal aura to the Conservatory from 10am-4pm, while musical groups Nouveau Papillon, the Scottsdale String Quartet and harpist Adrienne Bridgewater fill the air with the serene sounds of the season from 11am-3pm.
The Desert Caucus, Inc. will welcome Congressman Brendan Boyle* (D-PA-13th) on Sunday, December 4 at 10:30 AM at Skyline Country Club. Guests should be potential members and must have reservations. Please contact the Desert Caucus at 520-490-1453 or email desertcaucus@gmail.com.
The Desert Caucus, Inc. is a bipartisan, single issue Jewish political action committee supporting federal congressional candidates outside of Arizona who support a strong U.S. Israel relationship. Members pay dues and are entitled to attend between seven and nine events September through May/early June. There is no further solicitation of funds.
* Dependent on the outcome of the November election.
Bring your children to a special afternoon celebrating the Hebrew “Aleph Bet.” There will be fun for all ages as we kick off local Tucson artist, LynnRae Lowe’s, Aleph Bet art opening in the fine art gallery with Aleph Bet Yoga and Aleph Bet letter jewelry beading. Learn how to spell your name in Hebrew with help from the Shinshinim.
Second Annual Modern Israel Conference at University of Arizona Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd., Tucson. The title for this year’s conference is Balancing Unity and Diversity – Israel’s Changing Society and Politics. 9 am-3 pm on Dec. 4 and from 9 am-4 pm on Dec. 5; with dinner and keynote address at 7 pm. $50-$150 with a discount for students. For more information or to register online, visit judaic.arizona.edu/IsraelConference2016.
Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through Dec. 19 except Sept. 5, Oct. 3, 10. Free. Information: taichi@tbsev.org
Join us at Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona’s Northwest Division office for a one-hour get-together. We’ll have story time featuring PJ Library books followed by snacks. Every session has a different theme! We have guest readers and guitar players, seasonal crafts, outdoor play and more! Meet other Jewish parents, grandparents and caretakers. Most of our children are newborn through age 5, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Our group is growing and not complete without you!
Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. Beth Ames Swartz has had a remarkable artistic career for over fifty-five years including more than seventy museum and gallery exhibitions, three books, five catalogs, numerous critically acclaimed national reviews and three traveling museum exhibitions. For more information, contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or jschesnol@azjhs.org.