The annual community-wide Passover Food Drive is underway. Drop off sealed kosher for Passover items at a food collection box near you. Boxes are at local synagogues, Segal’s at 4818 N. 7th St in Phx.; Imperial Kosher Market at 737 E. Glendale Ave. in Phx., and the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. (some locations closed on Saturdays)
Food is distributed to 220 needy households throughout the Greater Phoenix area. Needed: matzah, gefilte fish, wine/grape juice, matzah ball and soup mix, candy, cookies, cake mixes, farfel, etc.
Cash donations are also requested. Checks should be made payable to: Bureau of Jewish Education: Passover Food Drive, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd – #206; Scottsdale, AZ 85254
All food and donations need to be made by Friday, March 27.
A hilarious comedy – 5 gifted actors – funny and poignant.
Times and ticket prices vary. Go to www.theaterleague.com for more info.
Call 602-252-8497 for tickets.
8th Annual Breaking Ground 2015 Festival
2-day festival showcasing the best in contemporary dance and film.
Includes performances by Israeli dancer Nadar Rosano.
Tickets at: tca.ticketforce.com
It’s Time for “String Break”!
Bring your family to MIM this weekend (Musical Instrument Museum)
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phx. 85050
480-478-6000 – www.mim.org
Visit MIM on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, during Family Weekend: String Break and have fun with stringed instruments from around the world, crafts, live music, and activities with special guests. There’s something for everyone in your family, from a hands-on musical “makerspace,” where children ages six and over can build a musical controller or code a musical video game, to musical story time for younger children. Café Allegro will serve a special family-friendly menu available for purchase. Shop the Museum Store for musical toys, books, and instruments and enjoy performances from a variety of local bands. Activities are included with paid museum admission and free for Circle of Friends donors. Click here for a full schedule of events.
ANAT COHEN is an Israeli-born clarinetist and sax player, bandleader and prolific composer who has established herself as one of the brightest new talents in jazz.
Performing at the lovely intimate theatre at the MIM.
www.themim.org
Exodus: Freedom After Slavery
National Council of Jewish Women’s luncheon will address sex trafficking in Arizona.
Reservations required by March 10.
Temple Solel invites you to their Women’s Seder – 6805 E. McDonald Dr. in Paradise Valley
Dinner & Wine Provided
Guests should bring a dairy dessert or appetizer to share with 10-12 people. $10 for members and $12 for non members. Babysitting available for $5 per child, advance reservation required.
RSVP by March 18 to Chelsi at 480.991.7414 or cjohnson@templesolel.org
Includes seder and lunch – led by Rabbi Elana Kanter of the Women’s Jewish Learning Center.
Jewish Sedona Overnight.
Visit and tour the Jewish Community Center of Sedona & Verde Valley. Talk and tour with Rabbi Alicia Magal.
Experience the Light of Moses in the Mountain and feel the magic of the Red Rocks.
Explore Sedona’s Uptown area, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village for shopping and relaxation.
Includes roundtrip transportation, hotel accommodation including tax and continental breakfast, catered lunch, dinner and gratuities.
An Analysis of the Israeli Election- A discussion sponsored by ADL, the Bureau of Jewish Education and the Israel Center
10-11:30 am at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale
Understanding the Israeli Election System, the parties and the players
The impact on U.S. relations, with the Diaspora and on Israeli Citizens
Join Andre Ivory of the BJE and Jake Bennett, ADL
$5.00 – RSVP to 480-634-8050