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Davenology 10:00 am
Davenology
Aug 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
“DAVENOLOGY” – sponsored by Spirit of the Desert – Ruach Hamidbar JEWISH RENEWAL DAVENING TOOLS FOR DAILY PRAYER PRACTICE  3 Sunday Classes August 2, 9, 16 from 10:00am – noon at the home of Rabbi Sarah...
Artists’ Reception at Tucson JCC 2:00 pm
Artists’ Reception at Tucson JCC
Aug 2 @ 2:00 pm
Jewish Touches of Whimsy in Paper Art & Caligraphy by Anne Lowe and Stitching Jewishly by the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework – Tucson Chapter on exhibit at the Tucson JCC Art Gallery, 3800 E....
Family Movie – Israel Center 4:00 pm
Family Movie – Israel Center
Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm
Family Movie Night – RANGO Sun., Aug. 2 – 4 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Free – Everyone welcome! Bring some blankets and join the Israel Center...
Cong. Anshei Israel “Welcome Back from Summer Party” 6:00 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel “Welcome Back from Summer Party” @ Gaslight Theatre
Aug 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Share each other’s company after the summer break while watching the Gaslight Theatre’s latest production, “Space Wars: May the Farce Be with You.” Cheer for the hero… boo the villains! Fun, frivolity, family, friends, laughter...
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Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s Study Group 12:00 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s Study Group @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rabbi Robert Eisen leads these monthly group sessions using The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman’s Commentary on the Torah as the core for discussion. Topics can be interesting, insightful & inspiring. No charge to...
Sit and Get Fit with Chair Yoga 1:30 pm
Sit and Get Fit with Chair Yoga @ Temple Chai's Small Sanctuary
Aug 3 @ 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Chair Yoga  is led by Sari Beliak, certified yoga instructor, and is appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Living through Loss Bereavement Group – Shalom Center, Temple Chai 4:30 pm
Living through Loss Bereavement Group – Shalom Center, Temple Chai @ Shalom Center, Temple Chai, in the House
Aug 3 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
 
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Pom Talk 12:00 pm
Pom Talk
Aug 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Pom Talk:   Join artists from the Tucson chapter of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework for an informal discussion on the traditions and techniques of Jewish-themed handwork. Bring your own brown paper bag lunch. Tuesday,...
Let’s Knit 1:00 pm
Let’s Knit @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us at the J Cafe to share the pleasure of knitting and to help others with projects or patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. Want to try the newest knitting styles. We’ll show you...
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Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group 2:00 pm
Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bill Adler leads stimulating discussion each month on current events. Bring your ideas to share with the group. For more information, contact Harriet at 480-483-7121 ext 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org
JACS: Support Group for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and their Friends and Family 7:30 pm
JACS: Support Group for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and their Friends and Family @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 2nd floor Conference Room
Aug 5 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 
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Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays 10:00 am
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays
Aug 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays The Jewish fall holidays are full of tradition, solemnity and rich in history and festivity. We look inward and self examine as well as focus on friends, family and...
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Cong. Anshei Israel Tot Shabbat 5:45 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Tot Shabbat @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 7 @ 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. RSVP needed by Aug. 3.
Sun Lakes Picnic 6:00 pm
Sun Lakes Picnic
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm
IT’S PICNIC TIME! WHEN: AUGUST 7, 2015 WHERE: LECKY CENTER, ROBSON LIBRARY 9330 E Riggs Road Sun Lakes,  AZ  85248-7404 TIME: 6 PM (Services to follow at 7:30 PM) (Please arrive by 5:45 PM) COST: $10.00 ADULTS    $5.00 CHILDREN...
High Holy Days at NefeshSoul 10:42 pm
High Holy Days at NefeshSoul
Aug 7 @ 10:42 pm – 11:42 pm
NefeshSoul, a non-denominational Jewish Congregation, will host High Holy Day services in the sanctuary of Valley Unitarian-Universalist (VUU) Congregation in Chandler. Services will be led by Rabbi Dr. Susan Schanerman and Cantorial Soloist Susan Colin....
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Temple Kol Ami Open House 5:00 pm
Temple Kol Ami Open House @ Temple Kol Ami
Aug 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Temple Kol Ami invites you to our Open House where you can come meet our engaging and warm community, our terrific Rabbi  and staff, and learn about TKA – Classroom tours will be available Bounce...
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Davenology 10:00 am
Davenology
Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
“DAVENOLOGY” – sponsored by Spirit of the Desert – Ruach Hamidbar JEWISH RENEWAL DAVENING TOOLS FOR DAILY PRAYER PRACTICE  3 Sunday Classes August 2, 9, 16 from 10:00am – noon at the home of Rabbi Sarah...
Temple Beth Sholom EV Open House 11:00 am
Temple Beth Sholom EV Open House @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Aug 9 @ 11:00 am
The only traditional conservative synagogue in the East Valley Serving the community for 60+ years! Offering wonderful programs for everyone: • Religious school • Preschool • Desert Jewish Academy Day School Come meet the Leadership,...
Rabbi Ian Pear 5:45 pm
Rabbi Ian Pear
Aug 9 @ 5:45 pm
Rabbi Ian Pear, a former Phoenician, is coming in from Jerusalem as a Scholar in Residence on August 9, sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. At 5:45 pm he will present a Special Class...
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Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays 10:00 am
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays The Jewish fall holidays are full of tradition, solemnity and rich in history and festivity. We look inward and self examine as well as focus on friends, family and...
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MEET OR ADAM OPEN HOUSE 7:00 pm
MEET OR ADAM OPEN HOUSE @ Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Ctr./ AZ Jewish Historical Society
Aug 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come meet Or Adam and our newly certified celebrant and madrikh, Jeffrey Schesnol.  Hear about all the exciting new activities we’ve got planned for the year.  We’re also announcing our new website: www.oradam.com.  Check it...
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Davenology 10:00 am
Davenology
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
“DAVENOLOGY” – sponsored by Spirit of the Desert – Ruach Hamidbar JEWISH RENEWAL DAVENING TOOLS FOR DAILY PRAYER PRACTICE  3 Sunday Classes August 2, 9, 16 from 10:00am – noon at the home of Rabbi Sarah...
All-sports Day 12:00 pm
All-sports Day @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sun., Aug. 16 Noon-1 p.m. – PreK-K Noon-2 p.m. – Grades 1-6 Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Don’t miss this free, professionally run clinic where children rotate between...
Yoga for Stress 12:00 pm
Yoga for Stress @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn how essential oils are used to manage stress and balance energy. Begin with a 90-minute restorative practice, then enjoy a 30-minute session in which essential oils are used on the skin and in the...
Family Yoga 12:30 pm
Family Yoga
Aug 16 @ 12:30 pm
Join us for a yoga class designed for adults and kids ages 5 and up. Laughter and love will fill this class and inspire the entire family! Open to adults without children, and all levels...
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Sit and Get Fit with Chair Yoga 1:30 pm
Sit and Get Fit with Chair Yoga @ Temple Chai's Small Sanctuary
Aug 17 @ 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Chair Yoga  is led by Sari Beliak, certified yoga instructor, and is appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Living through Loss Bereavement Group – Shalom Center, Temple Chai 4:30 pm
Living through Loss Bereavement Group – Shalom Center, Temple Chai @ Shalom Center, Temple Chai, in the House
Aug 17 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
 
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Brandeis National Committee of Phoenix Luncheon 10:00 am
Brandeis National Committee of Phoenix Luncheon @ Camelback Golf Club
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The theme of the luncheon is “Food for Thought.” Former Arizona Republic food critic Howard Seftel will be the featured speaker.
Let’s Knit 1:00 pm
Let’s Knit @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us at The J Café to share the pleasure of knitting and to help others with projects or patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. Want to try the newest knitting styles. We’ll show you...
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Cong. Anshei Israel Ad. Ed. Class – The High Holy Days: “Are You Ready?” 7:00 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Ad. Ed. Class – The High Holy Days: “Are You Ready?” @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm
Adult Education Kollel (Class) – The High Holy Days: “Are You Ready?” To help us each answer the question: “Are you?” we have invited some congregants to share with us something of importance to them;...
JACS: Support Group for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and their Friends and Family 7:30 pm
JACS: Support Group for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and their Friends and Family @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 2nd floor Conference Room
Aug 19 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 
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Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays 10:00 am
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays The Jewish fall holidays are full of tradition, solemnity and rich in history and festivity. We look inward and self examine as well as focus on friends, family and...
Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner 5:00 pm
Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner
Aug 20 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Meet for dinner, socialize and make new friends. Dinner is separate checks. Please contact Roz Vinnick at 480.991.1625 for current schedule of restaurants and to reserve your place.
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Cong. Anshei Israel Family Shabbat Service & Dinner 5:45 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Family Shabbat Service & Dinner @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 21 @ 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm
This interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. We’ll share Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. Come celebrate Shabbat with ruach...
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Get Art AZ
Get Art AZ
Aug 22 all-day
The Second Annual “Get Art AZ” Event will take place Aug. 22, at Phoenix Theatre, 100 E McDowell Road in Phoenix. Last year’s inaugural event, held at the Musical Instrument Museum, drew hundreds of fans...
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Jewish National Fund- JNFuture Playdate 10:00 am
Jewish National Fund- JNFuture Playdate @ Toys & Playtime Oasis
Aug 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Calling all young families! Join JNFuture for a playdate! Enjoy a snack, meet new friends, create a special art project for children in Israel, and learn how you can support JNF’s important work. All proceeds...
Yoga Practice at Home 12:00 pm
Yoga Practice at Home @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Self-sufficiency is key to a sustainable yoga practice. In this workshop, we discuss the barriers to cultivating a home practice and ways to overcome those barriers. Write your own sequence and practice it in the...
Scrapbooking 8:00 pm
Scrapbooking
Aug 23 @ 8:00 pm
Presented by Phoenix Community Kollel Envisioning the New Year Ahead! Create a vision Board for the New Year Hosted by Brooke Foster Suggested donation $8. RSVP to Dina Bacharach 602-374-7448 or tlc@aztorah.com  
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Caring for Our Loved Ones: A Jewish Support and Resource Group for Families and Caregivers 7:00 pm
Caring for Our Loved Ones: A Jewish Support and Resource Group for Families and Caregivers @ Shalom Center, Temple Chai
Aug 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Participants come together to give mutual support and explore issues regarding caring for our loved ones, drawing from the Jewish tradition and from psychosocial research on aging. The group is facilitated by Gary Goodman, Ph.D.,...
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Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s League “SWEET” Lunch 12:15 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s League “SWEET” Lunch @ Trattoria Pina
Aug 26 @ 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
All Jewish women 18+ (Sassy Women Eating Elegantly Together) are invited to share lunch (“Dutch treat) with us. Trattoria Pina has excellent Italian fare with several vegetarian options. Join us there and enjoy fabulous food...
BEGINNING TAI CHI 2:30 pm
BEGINNING TAI CHI @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Aug 26 @ 2:30 pm
This class is open to the general public in addition to our members. It is offered free of charge as a community service to promote good health.  The class will be held in the Social...
Cong. Anshei Israel Ad. Ed. Class – The High Holy Days: “Are You Ready?” 7:00 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Ad. Ed. Class – The High Holy Days: “Are You Ready?” @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm
Adult Education Kollel (Class) – The High Holy Days: “Are You Ready?” To help us each answer the question: “Are you?” we have invited some congregants to share with us something of importance to them;...
Jewish Genealogy 7:00 pm
Jewish Genealogy
Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm
Arizona Jewish Historical Society – Jewish Genealogy Group   Jewish Genealogy Presentation Israel Pickholtz “Jewish Genetic Genealogy-A Study in Endogamy”   Wednesday, August 26 at 7pm Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center 122 E. Culver Street, Phoenix Admission...
Nutrition 101 10:00 pm
Nutrition 101 @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Aug 26 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Nutritional habits play a crucial role in optimizing health and managing weight. Learn inspirational and practical ways to adopt daily healthy habits and behaviors that will significantly contribute to weight loss and vitality. Members: $25;...
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Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays 10:00 am
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preparing Spiritually for the Fall Holidays The Jewish fall holidays are full of tradition, solemnity and rich in history and festivity. We look inward and self examine as well as focus on friends, family and...
Chai in the Sky: Tour of the IO Data Center 5:30 pm
Chai in the Sky: Tour of the IO Data Center @ IO Data Center
Aug 27 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Join the Chai Tech Division of the Jewish Federation’s Business & Professionals Groups for an informative and exclusive tour and learn about data security, carrier connectivity, modular technology and more. Cost is $18.00. Space is...
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Drumming for the New Year 10:30 am
Drumming for the New Year
Aug 30 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
DRUMMING OUR WAY TO A SPIRITUAL NEW YEAR A Fun, stress-free engaging & unique class which will bring light, gladness and spirituality to your holiday celebration. Led by Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein. Offered through the...
Jewish Tucson: Free Bagel Brunch 10:30 am
Jewish Tucson: Free Bagel Brunch @ Jewish Community Center
Aug 30 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Jewish Tucson: Welcoming newcomers and those interested in connecting to Tucson’s Jewish community! Join us for brunch and a chance to connect with local synagogues, organizations, and agencies. We will also have Cheri’s Desert Harvest...
D-Backs Jewish Heritage Day 1:10 pm
D-Backs Jewish Heritage Day
Aug 30 @ 1:10 pm
D-backs baseball is here and Chase Field is the place to be! The Jewish Tuition Organization (JTO) along with the Arizona Diamondbacks are pleased to offer these special discounts to bring you, your family, friends...
New Year, New Friends! 3:00 pm
New Year, New Friends!
Aug 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
New Year, New Friends! Sun., Aug. 30 – 3:00-5:00 p.m. East Valley JCC – 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler 85224 Free – Everyone welcome! Join the Israel Center for a family friendly celebration of...
Community BBQ in Chandler 5:00 pm
Community BBQ in Chandler
Aug 30 @ 5:00 pm
Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish life and the Chandler Jewish Preschool invites you to join us in celebrating our second Anniversary Community BBQ When: Sunday, August 30th 2015 5:00 – 6:30 PM Where: At the Pollack...
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Preparing Spiritually – liberal view 6:30 pm
Preparing Spiritually – liberal view
Aug 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
PREPARING SPIRITUALLY FOR THE FALL HOLIDAYS  – from a Liberal view Faculty – Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman Presented by the Bureau of Jewish Education at the Ina Levine  Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road $28...

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