The Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center will open a new exhibit Jan. 31 of the Jan Karski exhibit entitled, “The World Knew: Jan Karski’s Mission for Humanity.” It will open at 6:30 pm so as to not conflict with the Limmud, which concludes at 5 pm that Sunday. Michael Berenbaum will speak at 7 pm following the opening reception, at which guests may socialize with beverages and appetizers. You are invited to attend. There is no charge for the opening reception.
Our Jan 31-March 31 exhibit details the life and actions of a Polish resistance member and courier during World War II who gained first-hand information about Nazi atrocities against Jews and brought that information to the West. In particular, Karski was smuggled into the Warsaw Ghetto as well as a transit/labor camp to witness what was taking place and was then smuggled to London, where he met with British FM Anthony Eden and also later FDR in Washington. It is a tragic story of a man who was witness to the Holocaust and who was largely disregarded by the world. The exhibit also celebrates other Polish righteous gentiles who saved Jews during WWII. It is being co-sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland and the AZ Jewish Historical Society.
The opening reception on Jan. 31 at 6:30 pm will feature Michael Berenbaum, former director of the USHMM, who will speak about Jan Karski. He was Karski’s friend, wrote the preface of Karski’s books and delivered the Kaddish at Karski’s funeral. On Tues. Feb. 9 at 7 pm we will hold the Arizona premiere screening of a documentary film, “Jan Karski and the Lords of Humanity.” On February 11 at 7pm, in cooperation with Or Adam Congregation, we are co-sponsoring an author presentation: Two Among the Rightous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust by Marty Brounstein. On February 18 at 7 pm we will hold a book discussion of Jan Karski’s Story of a Secret State, originally published in 1944. The discussion is being led by the AZJHS president Mark Sendrow, who is a former student of Karski’s at Georgetown Univ. We have also organized a live concert of music by Chopin on March 15 performed by the Rice Brothers in an effort to help foster better relations between Poles and Jews.
The exhibit will run January 31 through March 31. Admission is $5 (AZJHS members, students, survivors, and active duty military free). Special arrangements for groups.
Arizona Jewish Historical Society
CUTLER PLOTKIN Jewish Heritage Center
122 E. Culver St. | Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-241-7870
Let’s Knit
Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 – 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
Please join UA Hillel for their 25th annual Holocaust Vigil. Meet and speak to survivors, paint a butterfly in memory of the 1 million children who perished in the Holocaust and be a part of remembering this tragedy.
If you want to hear the stories of Holocaust survivors, they will be speaking from 11am-1pm on Wednesday, March 30.
School’s Out Day @ The J – PARDES
Wed., March 30
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games and more! Fees vary. For more information, contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
You are invited to join Pima Council on Aging, Arizona Public Media and the End of Life Care Coalition for workshops about end of life care planning.
Free, informative and interactive workshops will guide participants through planning for end of life care led by Presenters from the End of Life Care Coalition, an action team of the Elder Alliance. Learn about how to discuss difficult topics with loved ones and tools to make difficult decisions related to quality of life, advanced illness and treatment decisions.
Each workshop will open with Dying Wishes, a 30 minute documentary from Arizona Public Media about La Crosse, Wisconsin, where approximately 96 percent of the town’s residents have an advance directive, or an end-of-life plan, in place.
All workshops will be of similar content, so feel free to choose the one that best fits your schedule. Dates and locations are as follows:
- April 25 – 12:30-2:00pm – Tucson Jewish Community Center
Jessica Stephens
Marketing Specialist
AZPM | Arizona Public Media
(520) 621-1988
Join us for Shabbat singing, lunch and a special performance by Bruce Stoller of Sonoran Desert Flutes.
This is the last Senior Luncheon in the series. Make sure not to miss this special celebration.
Friday April 1
11 am
$15/person suggested donation
RSVP by March 21
Register online at www.tucsonjcc.org or at the Welcome Desk, call (520) 299-3000.
Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children). Additional adults $10 per person. RSVP by Mar. 28.
Co-Sponsored by Valley Beit Midrash
The book selection is Thirteen Days in September by Lawrence Wright, with moderator Lily Brull. Book discussions are held once a month and are open to everyone. We discuss selected books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content, and share our experiences, reactions, and ideas. Moderators facilitate each discussion.