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Let’s Knit (Seniors)
1:00 pm
Let’s Knit (Seniors)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us at the J Cafe to share the pleasure of knitting and to help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. Want to try the newest techniques? We’ll show you. For...
Let’s Knit (Seniors)
1:00 pm
Let’s Knit (Seniors)
@ The Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us at the J Cafe to share the pleasure of knitting and to help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. Want to try the newest techniques? We’ll show you. For...
VBM Presents “The Surprising Commonality Between Hassidut & Hinduism” with Rabbi Herzl Hefter
7:00 pm
Five Books of Torah in Five Weeks
7:15 pm
Five Books of Torah in Five Weeks
@ Phoenix Community Kollel
Dec 1 @ 7:15 pm
Crash Course: Five Books of the Torah in Five weeks.
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Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group (Seniors)
2:00 pm
Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group (Seniors)
@ The Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bill Adler leads stimulating discussion each month on current events. Bring ideas to share with the group. For more information, contact Harriet at (480) 483-7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org
BEGINNING TAI CHI
2:30 pm
BEGINNING TAI CHI
@ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Dec 2 @ 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...
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Let’s Be Strong and Single- Returning to the Work Force (Seniors)
11:30 am
Let’s Be Strong and Single- Returning to the Work Force (Seniors)
@ Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 3 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
This 90 minute informative workshop helps middle-age, newly single women to find confidence and begin the next fabulous chapter of their lives. Martha Rockwell and A+ Resumes & Career Coaching share tips on re-entering the...
VBM Panel: Reinvigorating Chanukah
7:00 pm
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J Holiday Boutique and Fair
8:00 am
J Holiday Boutique and Fair
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Get the perfect gift for your friends and family at The J’s Holiday Boutique & Fair. Unique items, crafts, cookie decorating, and kids art activities. Special one-day-only deals on membership, personal training, Pilates, and more....
Cong. Anshei Israel Tot Shabbat
5:45 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Tot Shabbat
@ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 4 @ 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 Nov. 30.
Theatre Artists Studio: Cinderella
7:30 pm
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“Read It & Meet” Book Discussion
12:00 pm
“Read It & Meet” Book Discussion
@ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The book selection is A Bride for One Night: Talmud Tales by Ruth Calderon (moderator Rabbi Robert Eisen). Book discussions are held once a month and are open to everyone. We discuss selected books by Jewish...
Theatre Artists Studio: Cinderella
2:00 pm
Theatre Artists Studio: Cinderella
7:30 pm
“Latkes & Vodkas” at CAI
8:00 pm
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Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+)
7:30 am
Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 6 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J Members, for non-members: $10....
Cong. Anshei Israel Hanukkah Family Workshop
9:00 am
Cong. Anshei Israel Hanukkah Family Workshop
@ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Congregation Anshei Israel invites ALL students AND their parents for this Hanukkah family workshop. Following 9:00am Minyan together, children will study through age-specific activities about the significance of the miracle of Hanukkah today while parents...
Shabbat Morning Services 101
9:15 am
Shabbat Morning Services 101
@ Beth El Congregation
Dec 6 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Do you have a Simcha coming up or just need a refresher on the basics of Shabbat morning services? Join Rabbi Lavinsky to learn about Shaharit, Musaf, the triennial Torah Reading, Torah and Haftarah readings,...
Cong. Anshei Israel Ad. Ed. Class – The “Real Story” of Hanukkah
9:30 am
Cong. Anshei Israel Ad. Ed. Class – The “Real Story” of Hanukkah
@ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
If most Jews knew the “real story” of Hanukkah, they probably wouldn’t celebrate it! HINT: It involves events that resonate to this day – gross inequality and religious coercion. Join us for a special class...
Theatre Artists Studio: Cinderella
2:00 pm
Chanukah Celebration
4:00 pm
Chanukah Celebration
@ Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join the Israel Center for a family friendly Chanukah celebration! Lots of fun activities, including, a Kids Zone, arts, and crafts, Israeli music, Hanukkah songs and tasty jelly doughnuts. Free and everyone is welcome! For...
Israel Center Hanukkah
4:00 pm
Israel Center Hanukkah
Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm
Hanukkah Celebration Sun., Dec. 6 – 4 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Free – Everyone welcome! Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s Israel Center for a...
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Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s Study Group
12:00 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s Study Group
@ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 7 @ 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...
It’s Not Just Lunch- Chanukah (Seniors)
12:00 pm
It’s Not Just Lunch- Chanukah (Seniors)
@ The Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for a scrumptious lunch and celebrate Chanukah in style while munching on potato latkes and jelly doughnuts. This will be followed by a Chanukah celebration and loads of fun! For more information, contact...
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Afternoon Book Club 1
1:00 pm
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Afternoon Book Club 1
Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm
The book is Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillipp Sendker. To RSVP and get location, contact Audrey at arougheti@aol.com or 602.863.2240.
Hadassah (HVOS) Combined Day & Evening Program
6:45 pm
Hadassah (HVOS) Combined Day & Evening Program
@ Temple Solel
Dec 7 @ 6:45 pm
“Installation & Chanukah Party” Please join us as we install our 2016 HVOS Board followed by our Chanukah Party featuring homemade latkes, applesauce & donuts. RSVP by December 1 with a check for $10 made...
VBM Lecture: “Judaism & Islam: Some Historial & Halakhic Perspectives” by Rabbi Dr. Marc Shapiro
7:00 pm
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Hadassah (HVOS) Tuesday Out to Lunch
1:30 pm
Hadassah (HVOS) Tuesday Out to Lunch
@ Wally's American Pub & Grill
Dec 8 @ 1:30 pm
RSVP to Adele at delly85018@yahoo.com or 602.418.2164 by December 4th.
Community Haukkah Party at CAI
6:00 pm
Federation Benefit Shopping at Kendra Scott
6:00 pm
Federation Benefit Shopping at Kendra Scott
@ Kendra Scott in Scottsdale Quarter
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Federation Benefit Shopping at Kendra Scott Tues., Dec. 8 – 6-8 p.m. Kendra Scott in Scottsdale Quarter – 15147 N. Scottsdale Rd. #155, Scottsdale 85254 Join NowGen for a night of shopping, snacking and wine!...
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Hadassah (HVOS) Wednesday Out to Lunch
11:00 am
Hadassah (HVOS) Wednesday Out to Lunch
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am
To RSVP and get location, contact Claire at 480.661.0257.
BEGINNING TAI CHI
2:30 pm
BEGINNING TAI CHI
@ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Dec 9 @ 2:30 pm
This class is open to the general public in addition to our members. It is offered free of charge as a community service to promote good health. The class will be held in the Social...
Cardozo Society & AJLA
5:30 pm
Cardozo Society & AJLA
@ Arizona Jewish Historical Society
Dec 9 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business and Professional Groups’ Cardozo Society for a Chanukah celebration! Jewish legal professionals enjoy appetizers, beer, and wine while networking. Hosted in partnership with the Arizona Jewish Lawyers...
Hanukkah Fiesta!
6:15 pm
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Pearl Societ Inaugural Appreciation Event
6:30 pm
Pearl Societ Inaugural Appreciation Event
@ Allstate Appliances Showroom
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Women’s philanthropy recognizes our women donors who have given 180$+ to the Federation’s annual campaign. The evening includes a fun culinary demonstration and tasting. For an invitation. contact Robin Loeb st (480)634-4900 ext. 1111 or...
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Beth Ami Temple presents Jewish Pioneers in the Valley Talk
7:30 pm
Beth Ami Temple presents Jewish Pioneers in the Valley Talk
@ Beth Ami Temple (located inside Palo Cristi Church)
Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 Phoenix resident and renown local historian Dr. Larry Bell will give a lecture on “Jewish Pioneers in the Valley” on Friday, December 11, at 7:30 pm at Beth Ami Temple in Paradise Valley. Defying stereotypes,...
Jewish Pioneers of the Valley
7:30 pm
Jewish Pioneers of the Valley
@ Beth Ami Temple
Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm
Local historian to speak on “Jewish Pioneers of the Valley” Phoenix resident and local historian Dr. Larry Bell will give a lecture on “Jewish Pioneers in the Valley” on Friday, December 11, at 7:30 pm...
Theatre Artists Studio: Cinderella
7:30 pm
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Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+)
7:30 am
Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 13 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J Members, for non-members: $10....
Shabbat Morning Services 101
9:15 am
Shabbat Morning Services 101
@ Beth El Congregation
Dec 13 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Do you have a Simcha coming up or just need a refresher on the basics of Shabbat morning services? Join Rabbi Lavinsky to learn about Shaharit, Musaf, the triennial Torah Reading, Torah and Haftarah readings,...
Instructional Pickleball Clinic
11:00 am
Instructional Pickleball Clinic
@ Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing racquet sports in the country. It’s easy and fun for beginners, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experience players. All ages and skill levels welcome....
Theatre Artists Studio: Cinderella
2:00 pm
Greatest Hanukkah on Earth!XVII – Making Miracles
4:30 pm
Greatest Hanukkah on Earth!XVII – Making Miracles
@ Temple Emanu-El
Dec 13 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Celebrate the miracle of lights with the torch lighting of our giant menorah, then a Hanukkah spectacular with music, songs, dance, skits, hilarious parodies, stories and more. For the finale we all light our own...
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Let’s Get Healthy- Skin Cancer Awareness
11:00 am
Let’s Get Healthy- Skin Cancer Awareness
@ The Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn how to prevent skin cancer and what warning signs to look for. Includes a free skin cancer assessment. Presented by Mobile Skin Cancer Specialists, Dr. Edward Carrington and DC Professional Services & Consultants. Registration...
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Mah Jongg Game
1:00 pm
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Mah Jongg Game
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
OCTOBER 12 — NOVEMBER 9 — DECEMBER 14 The Monday Mah Jongg Game begins in October and meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 1 p.m. until 3:3o p.m. Each player plays on her own...
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Mah Jongg Group
1:00 pm
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Mah Jongg Group
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Classic Mah Jongg League features an opening party, closing party and prizes. Players set up their own time to play monthly. For cost, location and additional information, contact Stacy at stacyz11@yahoo.com or 480.284.0003. The...
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Let’s Design (Seniors)
12:00 pm
Let’s Design (Seniors)
@ Valley of the Sun JCC
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Learn everything about interior design from Bonnee Gruber IDS, IFDA. Topics change every month. Participants are encouraged to bring photos and floor plans. For more information, contact Harriet at (480) 483-7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org...
Latkes, Vodkas, and Startups: A Chai-Tech Chanukah Celebration
5:30 pm
Latkes, Vodkas, and Startups: A Chai-Tech Chanukah Celebration
@ Uber Phoenix
Dec 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professional Groups’ Chai Tech for Chanukah celebration! Jewish engineering and technology professionals enjoy networking and a panel discussion regarding startups. Includes appetizers and cocktails. $18 per...
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Hadassah (HVOS) Movie Group
Hadassah (HVOS) Movie Group
Dec 16 all-day
Film, Time and Place to be announced via email. This information is not available until the Friday before the movie dates. For information or to RSVP, contact Sue at aeg2978@cox.net or 602.996.8847. On movie day...
BEGINNING TAI CHI
2:30 pm
BEGINNING TAI CHI
@ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Dec 16 @ 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...
Hadassah (HVOS) Cocktails & Conversations
7:00 pm
Hadassah (HVOS) Cocktails & Conversations
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm
To RSVP and get location, contact Melissa at melissasinger123@aol.com — or — Shula at shulamitappel@gmail.com.
Jewish University of Scottsdale Meetup
7:00 pm
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Hadassah (HVOS) Thursday Morning Book Club
10:30 am
Hadassah (HVOS) Thursday Morning Book Club
Dec 17 @ 10:30 am
The book is The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Levin. To RSVP or get location, contact Lois at preschools@gmail.com or 623.240.0869.
Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner (Seniors)
5:00 pm
Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner (Seniors)
@ TBD
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meet for dinner, socialize and make new friends. Dinner is separate checks. Please contact Roz Vinnik at (480) 483-7121 for current schedule of restaurants and to reserve your place.
VBM Presents “The Uses & Misuses of Gentile Wisdom and Culture: On Being a Cosmopolitan, but not Colonized, Minority” with Rabbi Aryeh Bernstein
7:00 pm
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Cong. Anshei Israel Family Shabbat Service
5:45 pm
Cong. Anshei Israel Family Shabbat Service
@ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 18 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
This interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. Come celebrate Shabbat with ruach (spirit) and your congregational family!
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Kids Night Out (Youth: K-5)
6:00 pm
Kids Night Out (Youth: K-5)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The J’s fun-filled nights allow parents to enjoy special time while their children have fun with friends enjoying dinner, games, a movie, and more! Grade K-5. Members: $20; Non-members: $30. For more information and registration,...
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Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+)
7:30 am
Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 20 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J Members, for non-members: $10....
CAI Men’s Club Breakfast & Guest Speaker
9:30 am
CAI Men’s Club Breakfast & Guest Speaker
@ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Our guest speaker is Rabbi Bennett Blum who will share, “How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Financial Scams.” Blum is one of the contributors to a Consumer Reports article about the topic...
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Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
9:00 am
Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend and enriching time with friends during winter break. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games, and more! Specialty cheer, dance, and sports...
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Morning Book Club
9:30 am
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Morning Book Club
@ International House of Pancakes
Dec 21 @ 9:30 am
The book is Language of Threads by Gail Tsukiyami. RSVP to Bella at sunshine85258@aol.com or 480.451.0297.
Let’s Appreciate Art (Seniors)
11:00 am
Let’s Appreciate Art (Seniors)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Share the world of art with docents from the Phoenix Art Museum. This month, explore Cavalcade Across America: Ten Decades of Norman Rockwell. For more information, contact Harriet at (480) 483-7121 ext 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org...
VBM Class: The Three Biggest Challenges Facing the Jewish World Today
7:00 pm
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Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
9:00 am
Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend and enriching time with friends during winter break. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games, and more! Specialty cheer, dance, and sports...
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Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
9:00 am
Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 23 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend and enriching time with friends during winter break. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games, and more! Specialty cheer, dance, and sports...
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Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
9:00 am
Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend and enriching time with friends during winter break. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games, and more! Specialty cheer, dance, and sports...
Mazelpalooza
9:00 pm
Mazelpalooza
@ Livewire
Dec 24 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 25 @ 2:00 am
Mazelpalooza Thurs., Dec. 24 – 9pm-2am Live Wire – 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale 85251 Live DJ entertainment, cash bar and Frites Street and Mustache Pretzels food trucks will be parked outside for late-night snacks....
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Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+)
7:30 am
Pickup Basketball (Ages 18+)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 27 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J Members, for non-members: $10....
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Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
9:00 am
Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend and enriching time with friends during winter break. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games, and more! Specialty cheer, dance, and sports...
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Out to Lunch
11:30 am
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Out to Lunch
@ Jade Palace
Dec 28 @ 11:30 am
RSVP to Bobbi at bobbisein@gmail.com or 480.991.6003 — or — Rochelle at rochelle42c@q.com.
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Afternoon Book Club 2
1:30 pm
Hadassah (HVOS) Monday Afternoon Book Club 2
Dec 28 @ 1:30 pm
The book is Where’d You Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple. To RSVP and get location, contact Susi at susido@aol.com or 480.659.0680.
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Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
9:00 am
Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend and enriching time with friends during winter break. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games, and more! Specialty cheer, dance, and sports...
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Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
9:00 am
Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 30 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend and enriching time with friends during winter break. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games, and more! Specialty cheer, dance, and sports...
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Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
9:00 am
Camp/ Fun Days- Winter Break (Youth)
@ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend and enriching time with friends during winter break. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games, and more! Specialty cheer, dance, and sports...
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