Amnon Weinstein, The Man Behind the Music, Photography Exhibit by Daniel Levin, MFA – Free Event
Feb. 3-Mar. 26 | Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Phoenix
Exhibit Hours: Monday-Friday | 10:30am-4:30pm
• Featuring images of Amnon Weinstein, the man behind Violins of Hope, from his workshop in Tel Aviv, Israel, as he lovingly restores and gives new voice to these stringed instruments that survived the Holocaust.
• Photographed by Daniel Levin, a renowned portrait photographer and artist
Violins of Hope Exhibition – Free Event
Feb. 26-Mar.24 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Exhibit Hours: Sunday-Monday | 10am-5pm
- After 7 decades of silence, these violins give voices to the horrors of the Holocaust.
- Docent led tours and school field trips are available.
Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.
Learn about Jewish genealogy
How to research your family’s history
Taught by Judi Gyori Missel
Four Wednesdays beginning March 6 | 10-11:30 a.m.
March 6: Starting Your Genealogy Research
March 13: Exploring U.S. Resources & Online Research Sites
March 20: Heading Offshore & Using DNA
March 27: Working on Your Personal Tree
Cost: $40 for all four classes or $15 each
Bring your own laptop.
Register: 480-897-0588 or webbc@evjcc.org
Judi Gyori Missel, a member of the Phoenix Jewish Genealogy Group and the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, has been fascinated by genealogy for over 30 years. She has researched and published biographies and frequently speaks about her visit to the International Tracing Service Archives in Germany.
Join us to learn about the Shanghai Jews. Speaker George Goffman.
Out to Lunch follows the meeting. We will be dining at Firebirds, 3435 W. Chandler Blvd, outside Chandler Fashion Center. 480-814-8003.
Please RSVP to Marcia Gurian at 480-838-1226 if you plan to attend.
It’s Not Just Lunch: A Smile on Seniors Event
Mar. 6, noon-2 pm |Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, Scottsdale
Ticketed Event, RSVP Required
- Author James Grymes will recount stories of the Violins of Hope.
You may know Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, but you’ve never seen their story like this. Featuring hits like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night),” Jersey Boys tells the rags-to-riches story of how four boys from New Jersey became a legendary sensation. Get behind the music and experience this Tony Award®-winning true-life musical phenomenon!
A newbie to the world of competitive air guitar, Nina thinks it’ll be a cinch to take home a win. Spoiler alert: It’s definitely not. The air guitar community is tight-knit and die-hard, but they decide to pitch in and teach Nina the ins and outs of their craft. With the help of Shreddy, Golden Thunder, and Facebender, Nina learns that there’s much more to this art form than just playing pretend. She’ll have to go all in and let go of her inhibitions.
Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.
Join us for a morning of fun with bagels and coffee as we meet some of our partners in the community. Drop in for casual conversation, a little nosh, and a little kibbitzing as we share some smiles and laughs. If you would like to meet new friends and learn more about the Jewish community, this is perfect for you!
Thursday, December 6th: Amir Eden, Director of Weintraub Israel Center
Thursday, March 7th: Ori Green, Legacy Officer at the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona
Register online at www.jfsa.org/nwgettingtoknowus
or by calling (520) 505-4161 or email northwestjewish@jfsa.org