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.
An Arizona living legend, Dolan Ellis has been delighting audiences since he was first appointed the title of Arizona’s Official State Balladeer by Governor Sam Goddard in 1966. His vast repertoire of informative and often hilarious poems, folk songs and stories of life in the 48th state have made him a beloved and enduring audience favorite.
In this program, Ellis shares musical holiday cheer, Arizona legend and lore, and a remembrance of our Pearl Harbor veterans.
Help us kick off our 26th season with a F.A.S.T. (First Annual Short Topics) screening! We’ve hand-picked five exciting, eclectic short films that will give you a taste of what January’s festival has to offer.
Siberia (2016, Israel, 13 min., Hebrew with subtitles)
The Eulogy of Pini Gurevitch (2016, Israel, 20 min., Hebrew with subtitles)
The Man Who Shot Hollywood (2015, USA, 12 min., English)
Torah Treasures and Curious Trash (2016, Israel, 24 min., English)
A Children’s Song (2015, USA, 27 min., English)
Gift Shop Hanukkah Blow-Out Sale at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West from 10 am-1 pm. Find everything you need for the holiday – discounts on most items. 623-584-7210 or bethemethaz.org.
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.
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING OF “50 CHILDREN”
The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival, Bureau of Jewish Education, Phoenix Holocaust Survivors Association and Generations After continues its cinematic partnership with the screening of the documentary “50 Children” on Dec. 8, at 7 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale.
“50 Children” demonstrates how some people stepped out of their everyday roles and were able to overcome great obstacles in achieving their righteous goals. Their sense of justice was violated by the crimes and policies of Nazi Germany, even though they lived far away from that repressive dictatorship and were not directly affected. Yet, unlike many of the people surrounding them, the politicians governing the country, their administrative officials and even the Jewish community they were part of, the Krauses felt compelled to act – and thus saved 25 boys and 25 girls from certain death.
“Untold stories of bravery must continue to be told, so the public never forgets the atrocities that were committed in the past and how important it is to prevent them in the present and future,” says Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Executive Director Bob Segelbaum. “The four community organizations joining together to screen 50 CHILDREN underscores our shared goal.”
To reserve advance tickets, visit bjephoenix.org or call 480-634-8050.
Pearl Society Donor Appreciation Event at The New Shul, 7825 E Paradise Lane, Scottsdale at 7pm. A fun and inspiring evening featuring producer, editor and writer Janice Kaplan, author of The Gratitude Diaries: How a Year Looking at the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life. Guests will receive a copy of the book and a book signing follows the program. $18 per person. Women at all giving levels Pearl and above are welcome. Light fare. Dietary laws observed. RSVP by Dec. 1 at jewishphoenix.org/pearlevent2016.
Come celebrate Shabbat and Hanukkah with the J before Hanukkah begins. We will set up our factory, and you will be able to make a Hanukkiyah that you will be able to bring home and use for the holiday. Our Hanukkiah Factory will include all of the materials needed to make your own special creation. There will be Shabbat and Hanukkah singing with Scott and Julie as well as Shabbat blessings said. Bring a vegetarian/dairy dish for 10 to share. $3/per person pre-paid or $5 at the door. Registration available now at the Welcome Desk. For more information, contact Julie Zorn at (520) 299-3000, x236 or at Jzorn@tucsonjcc.org