Chicago, the musical, by the great team of Kander and Ebb, plays at Phoenix Theatre, 100 E McDowell Road in Phoenix.
Use Code “Jewish Life” by Sept. 14 for special $49 price!
Ask about Season tickets. 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
in Prescott
Young Frankenstein, the musical – Based on Mel Brooks’ classic film spoof of Mary Shelley’s novels of bringing the dead back to life. All the kooky characters from the movie are brought to musical life as only Brooks can offer with outrageous sight gags, off-the-wall songs and general Brooksian lunacy.
At the Prescott Center for the Arts, 208 N Marina in Prescott. Times and prices vary.
928-445-3286, pca-az.net
HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN
Presented by Arizona Theatre Company
From the depths of Czarist Russia, to New York’s Lower East Side, and ultimately all of America and the world, Irving Berlin’s story epitomizes the American dream. Hershey Felder, a bravura performer, compelling storyteller, and superb concert pianist, who thrilled us with George Gershwin Alone, returns to ATC in another tour-de-force. This time, Felder brings to vibrant life the remarkable story of “America’s Composer.” Featuring Irving Berlin’s most popular and enduring songs – from “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” to “God Bless America” to “White Christmas” – Hershey Felder’s performance makes this evening an unforgettable journey.
Temple of Music & Art, 330 W Scott Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
520-622-2823 – check for specific days/times and prices
www.arizonatheatre.org
Playing in Phoenix Oct. 8-25.
The holiest day on the Jewish calendar – the Day of Atonement
When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. Fun, quality activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, swimming, games and more! Fees vary. For more information, contact 480.483.7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Moral Choice and the Holocaust
4-week class taught by Prof. Mark Stern, PhD through Minderful Center. 9:10-10:40 am held at The Springs of Scottsdale, 3212 N Miller Road. $60. Register at 480-619-9993 or minderful.com
Centered on case study discussions as well as lectures. Syllabus can be emailed upon request prior to registering.
The Hadassah (HVOS) Thursday Morning book group is reading Secret History by Donna Tartt. For location and to RSVP contact Lois at preschools@gmail.com or 623.240.0869.
The Way to You – Meet the Author
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85254
Join the Israel Center for an inspirational evening. Karnit Goldwasser, author of The Way to You and wife of kidnapped Israeli soldier Ehud Goldwasser, shares her ordeal and struggle to bring her husband home.
The abduction of Israeli Army reservist Ehud “Udi” Goldwasser and another reservist in July 2006 sparked the 2006 Lebanon War
Karnit Goldwasser eagerly anticipated her husband’s return from his required one-month reservist duty. Instead, she learned that he and another reservist, Eldad Regev, had been captured in a cross-border raid by Hezbollah as his unit patrolled the Lebanon border.
The men’s kidnapping sparked a war that continued until the United Nations brokered a ceasefire. It also sparked Karnit Goldwasser’s global campaign to bring her husband home: Though the resolution called for the return of the men, the UN did not include the return in the binding conditions.
Karnit Goldwasser began touring to rally international support for the men’s release. Her fight to bring them home lasted two intense years. Her battled ended with the return of both men’s bodies during a prisoner swap in July 2008. During those two years, Hezbollah would not confirm whether or not the men were alive.
In her book, The Way to You, Karnit Goldwasser recounts her behind-the-scenes struggle to bring her husband home and what happened when the media cameras went dark. She shares her story in person at 7:30 pm, Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus. The cost to attend is $10 per person.
The event is presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s Israel Center in partnership with the Israel American Council. Reservations are required and can be made at jewishphoenix.org/goldwasser
or
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-way-to-you-karnit-goldwasser-tickets-17811881818
For more information, contact: shahare@vosjcc.org or 480-634-4900, ext 1109
Shabbat and Me – Tucson
A free Shabbat enrichment program with singing, storytelling, crafts plus blessings with challah and grape juice. All ages welcome.
Fridays 10-11 am at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road.
Sept 4: Shabbat Candle Holders;
Sept 11: Apples and Honey serving dish;
Sept. 18: Shabbat on the Go at Ben’s Bells at Main Gate Square;
Sept. 25: Sukkot fall mobile.
Contact Julie Zorn at 520-299-3000, ext. 236 or jzorn@tucsonjcc.org