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				1 Monsters Under the Bed-Paintings & Drawings by Curt Kiwak Monsters Under the Bed-Paintings & Drawings by Curt Kiwak @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Jul 8 – Sep 6 all-day Tickets Curt treats the blank page as a mini-theater, a place where narratives unfold as a drawing takes shape. From a group of random forms, what once appeared to be a pillow on a bed may... Seniors: Let’s Be Strong & Single 10:00 am Seniors: Let’s Be Strong & Single @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Let’s Be Strong & Single Thurs., Sept. 1 \| 10-11 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This informative workshop helps middle-age, newly single women find confidence and begin... Red Rocks Music Festival 7:30 pm Red Rocks Music Festival @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center Sep 1 @ 7:30 pm Tickets August 26, 2016 \| 7:30pm Music From Five Centuries with Elmira Darvarova – violin and Howard Wall – French Horn. A US premiere by Stephen Brown, four Arizona premieres, Bach, Mozart & more. September 1,...	2 Music & Me 10:00 am Music & Me @ East Valley JCC Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical... Senior Shabbat Luncheons-The Shinshinim 11:00 am Senior Shabbat Luncheons-The Shinshinim @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sep 2 @ 11:00 am Tickets On select Fridays at 11am, enjoy music, a Shabbat lunch and a featured program. Get into the spirit of Shabbat and enjoy the friendship and fellowship of others. Advance registration required. To RSVP call 520-299-3000... Cong. Anshei Israel Tot Shabbat 5:45 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Tot Shabbat @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 2 @ 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm Tickets 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.... Red Rocks Music Festival 7:30 pm Red Rocks Music Festival @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center Sep 2 @ 7:30 pm Tickets August 26, 2016 \| 7:30pm Music From Five Centuries with Elmira Darvarova – violin and Howard Wall – French Horn. A US premiere by Stephen Brown, four Arizona premieres, Bach, Mozart & more. September 1,...	3 Kids Night Out 6:00 pm Kids Night Out @ Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center Sep 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Bring the kids, ages 3 to 14, to the Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center where they’ll get to enjoy an exciting evening of gymnastics, dance, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines,... Red Rocks Music Festival 7:30 pm Red Rocks Music Festival @ Sedona Creative Life Center Sep 3 @ 7:30 pm Tickets August 27, 2016 \| 7:30pm Music From Five Centuries with Elmira Darvarova – violin and Howard Wall – french-horn. A US premiere by Stephen Brown, four Arizona premieres, Bach, Mozart & more. September 3, 2016...
4 Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball 7:00 am Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball Sep 4 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Pickup Basketball Sundays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Early Play: 7:00-9:30a.m. & Late Play: 9:30 – 11:30am Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Gather your friends and family for... Red Rocks Music Festival 7:30 pm Red Rocks Music Festival @ Sedona Creative Life Center Sep 4 @ 7:30 pm Tickets August 27, 2016 \| 7:30pm Music From Five Centuries with Elmira Darvarova – violin and Howard Wall – french-horn. A US premiere by Stephen Brown, four Arizona premieres, Bach, Mozart & more. September 3, 2016...	5 2016 Labor Day Member Appreciation Celebration 11:00 am 2016 Labor Day Member Appreciation Celebration @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sep 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for our 2016 Labor Day Member Appreciation Celebration! There will be a splash park, hot dogs, watermelon, swimming, bounce house, inflatable slide, games, and activities! Guests welcome! Labor Day Funday Oneday Sale 11:00 am Labor Day Funday Oneday Sale @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sep 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for the best membership sale of the year! Join The J on September 5 and receive: $0 enrollment fee, $50 program credit, free Parent’s Night Out or Personal Training Session, 5 extra guest... Beginner’s Tai Chi 2:30 pm Beginner’s Tai Chi @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Sep 5 @ 2:30 pm Tickets Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through...	6 Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease 12:00 pm Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Parkinson’s PWR!MovesTM Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 \| noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor-... Seniors: Let’s Knit 1:30 pm Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 6 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Let’s Knit Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 \|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... Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday 6:00 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and... Project Jewish Love’s Are you Date Ready? 6:00 pm Project Jewish Love’s Are you Date Ready? @ Please email for address Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Looking for Love in Your Life? Get Ready to Date! Save the dates for Project Jewish Love’s Exclusive Dating with Intention Workshop Series. Course dates will be August 30th, September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th....	7 Seniors: It’s Not Just Lunch 12:00 pm Seniors: It’s Not Just Lunch @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets It’s Not Just Lunch Weds., Sept. 7 \| Noon-1:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Back by popular demand, the It’s Not Just Lunch Program. Great food, speaker... Mahj Meetup 1:00 pm Mahj Meetup @ Beth El Congregation Sep 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Join us for friendly competition and fun at our Mahj Meetup. All skill levels are welcome. Mahj Experts are on hand to help with the beginners. Bring your 2016 Mah Jongg League Card and a... Seniors: Let’s Talk Current Event Discussion Group 2:00 pm Seniors: Let’s Talk Current Event Discussion Group @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Let’s Talk Current Events Discussion Group Wed., Sept. 7 \| 2-3:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Bill Adler leads stimulating discussion each month on current events. Bring... Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Finding Our Way into the New Year” 7:00 pm Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Finding Our Way into the New Year” @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets September 7: Rabbi Robert Eisen presents “The Testament of Abraham” September 14: Rabbi Ruven Barkan presents “Teshuva and The 12 Steps” September 21: Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny presents “Nusah: The Melody Which Gives Meaning” 3-week...	8	9 Discoveries Unfinish-Work by Christine Zanbramny, with Peaceful Delight-Paintings by Betty Seery Discoveries Unfinish-Work by Christine Zanbramny, with Peaceful Delight-Paintings by Betty Seery @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sep 9 – Oct 11 all-day Tickets “Whimsical,” “mystical,” “mythical,” “enchanting…” Tucson artists Christine Zabramny and Betty Seery have teamed up to illuminate our gallery. Zabramny’s dynamic compositions and Seery’s bright flowers invite the viewer to disappear into a world of color... Sunrise Yoga Flow 5:30 am Sunrise Yoga Flow @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 9 @ 5:30 am – 6:30 am Tickets Sunrise Yoga Flow Fridays, Sept. 9 \| 5:30-6:30 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Enjoy the Arizona sunrise with yoga! Classes are held outside be sure to dress appropriately... Music & Me 10:00 am Music & Me @ East Valley JCC Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical... Musical Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner 5:45 pm Musical Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner @ Beth El Congregation Sep 9 @ 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Invite your friends and family to this freindly, community-wide dinner. Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service begins at 5:45pm with dinner to follow. $20 per adult, $10 per child, and children under age 5 are free. Please... NowGen Shabbat Hop @ Temple Chai 6:15 pm NowGen Shabbat Hop @ Temple Chai @ Temple Chai Sep 9 @ 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join us for the next NowGen Shabbat Hop at Temple Chai! We will meet at 6:15 for the Prayer Lab Shabbat Service and enjoy a delicious Kosher shabbat dinner at 7:30. The Prayer Lab Shabbat... Wine and Cheese Shabbat 7:00 pm Wine and Cheese Shabbat @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center Sep 9 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The kind of Shabbat you always wanted but were afraid to ask for! Friday, 9 SEP, 2016, 7pm AZ Jewish Historical Society Admin. Bldg. Members, non-members, all invited.	10 Kid’s Night Out: Keepin’ It Cool in the Summer 6:00 pm Kid’s Night Out: Keepin’ It Cool in the Summer @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Kid’s Night Out- Keepin’ it Cool in the Summer Sat., Sept. 10 \| 6-10 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Parents, enjoy the night out while the kids... Teen’s Night Out: Roller Skating 6:00 pm Teen’s Night Out: Roller Skating @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Teen’s Night Out – Roller Skating Sat., Sept., 10 \| 6-10 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Parents, enjoy the night out while the kids have some fun.... Henry Gross: One Hit Wanderer 7:00 pm Henry Gross: One Hit Wanderer @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm Tickets One Man’s Rock & Roll Journey in Story & Song “One Hit Wanderer” tells Henry Gross’s story, from a child in Brooklyn to the present day, highlighting moments of joy, happiness, success and failure in a way that...
11 Health & Fitness: Paddleboard Boot Camp 7:00 am Health & Fitness: Paddleboard Boot Camp @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 11 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am Tickets Paddleboard Boot Camp Sunday, Sept. 11 \| 7 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Take boot camp to a completely new level…in the water! Get beach-ready with surf-style paddleboard... Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball 7:00 am Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball Sep 11 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Pickup Basketball Sundays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Early Play: 7:00-9:30a.m. & Late Play: 9:30 – 11:30am Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Gather your friends and family for... Health & Fitness: Paddleboard Yoga 8:00 am Health & Fitness: Paddleboard Yoga @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 11 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Paddleboard Yoga Sunday, Sept. 11 \| 8 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Challenge your balance and stability while strengthening your cores through Vinyasa flow yoga on a paddleboard... Blanket Boosters 9:00 am Blanket Boosters @ Beth El Congregation Sep 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Join our knitting and crocheting group. Beginners are welcome, yarn and crochet hooks are provided. Blankets produced are donated to local organizations that help children in crisis. For more information, please contact Sandy at 602.249.3778... A Day of Remembrance – Sunday, September 11 12:00 pm A Day of Remembrance – Sunday, September 11 @ Beth Emeth Congrgation of the West Valley Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Join us at Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd, Sun City West on Sunday, September 11 at 12 Noon as we commemorate and pay tribute... September 11 Commemoration 12:00 pm September 11 Commemoration @ Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Tickets Discoveries Unfinished-Work by Christine Zabramny, with Peaceful Delight-Paintings by Betty Seery Artist’s Reception 2:00 pm Discoveries Unfinished-Work by Christine Zabramny, with Peaceful Delight-Paintings by Betty Seery Artist’s Reception @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sep 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets “Whimsical,” “mystical,” “mythical,” “enchanting…” Tucson artists Christine Zabramny and Betty Seery have teamed up to illuminate our gallery. Zabramny’s dynamic compositions and Seery’s bright flowers invite the viewer to disappear into a world of color... Re-Engage with Judaism at TKA: Open House ft. Boomer Events, Adult Ed. & More 4:30 pm Re-Engage with Judaism at TKA: Open House ft. Boomer Events, Adult Ed. & More @ Temple Kol Ami Sep 11 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Discover opportunities to reengage with Judaism in your adult life at Scottsdale’s Temple Kol Ami. The Reform Temple will hold an adult-centric Open House on Sunday, September 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. “Our congregation...	12 Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s Study Group 12:00 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s Study Group @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets 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... Beginner’s Tai Chi 2:30 pm Beginner’s Tai Chi @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Sep 12 @ 2:30 pm Tickets Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through...	13 Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease 12:00 pm Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Parkinson’s PWR!MovesTM Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 \| noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor-... Seniors: Let’s Knit 1:30 pm Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Let’s Knit Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 \|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... Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday 6:00 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and...	14 Movie Matinee Club 1:00 pm Movie Matinee Club @ Beth El Congregation Sep 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Movie buffs are invited to our new Movie Matinee Club. This month we will be watching and discussing, Remember (2015), starring Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau. “With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a... Book Club 6:30 pm Book Club @ Beth El Congregation Sep 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets This month, the Book Club will be discussing, The Bridal Chair, by Gloria Goldreich—“The only daughter of Marc Chagall is blossoming in the Paris art world beyond her father’s controlling gaze. But her newfound... Israel in the Media: Beyond the Headlines 6:30 pm Israel in the Media: Beyond the Headlines @ Temple Kol Ami Sep 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The American Israel Public Affairs Committee & Temple Kol Ami cordially invite you to Israel in the Media: Beyond the Headlines featuring author and journalist Matti Friedman. Matti Friedman is the author of Pumpkinflowers: A... Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Finding Our Way into the New Year” 7:00 pm Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Finding Our Way into the New Year” @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets September 7: Rabbi Robert Eisen presents “The Testament of Abraham” September 14: Rabbi Ruven Barkan presents “Teshuva and The 12 Steps” September 21: Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny presents “Nusah: The Melody Which Gives Meaning” 3-week...	15 Seniors: Discussion with the Rabbi 11:00 am Seniors: Discussion with the Rabbi @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Discussion with the Rabbi Thurs., Sept. 15 \| 11 a.m.-noon Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join Rabbi Levi Levertov for stimulating discussion on Judaism. A collaboration with SOS.... Seniors: Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner 5:00 pm Seniors: Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner Thurs., Sept. 15 \| 5 p.m. Meet for dinner, socialize and make new friends. Dinner is separate checks. Please contact Andrea at 623.715.3930 or andi20@cox.net for current schedule of restaurants... NowGen Happy Hour 6:00 pm NowGen Happy Hour @ The Bee's Knees Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets NowGen Happy Hour Thurs., Sept. 15\| 6-8 p.m. The Bee’s Knees – 2401 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 85016 Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s NowGen for young Jewish adults. Engage, network and have fun... Beth El Women’s League International Dinner 6:30 pm Beth El Women’s League International Dinner @ Beth El Congregation Sep 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets All new, returning, and prospective Beth El Women’s League members are welcome to attend an internationally-themed dinner and “Meet Your Sisters” event. Our event will feature a presentation by Emily Garber on, Jewish Genealogy: Myths and... Free Book Discussion: Pumpkinflowers by Matti Friedman 7:00 pm Free Book Discussion: Pumpkinflowers by Matti Friedman @ Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Discussion led by AZJHS Executive Director, Lawrence Bell, Ph.D It was just one small hilltop in a small, unnamed war in the late 1990s, but it would send out ripples that are still felt worldwide...	16 Music & Me 10:00 am Music & Me @ East Valley JCC Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical... Shabbat Stay and Play/Shabbat On the Go 10:00 am Shabbat Stay and Play/Shabbat On the Go @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sep 16 @ 10:00 am Tickets Celebrate Shabbat at The J each Friday morning with singing and blessings in the art gallery, a special lunch discount for participating parents and children and play space fun immediately following. Once a month we... Cong. Anshei Israel Family Shabbat Service and Dinner 5:45 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Family Shabbat Service and Dinner @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 16 @ 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets 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... Beth Ami Temple Open House & Wine Event 6:00 pm Beth Ami Temple Open House & Wine Event @ Beth Ami Temple (located within Palo Cristi Prysbeterian Church) Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Beth Ami Temple of Paradise Valley cordially invites the community to attend its Open House on Friday, September 16 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. and discover more about the “small temple with a big heart.” Beth Ami Temple,... In the Garden Fall Shabbat Potluck 6:00 pm In the Garden Fall Shabbat Potluck @ Tucson Jewish Community Center Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Come celebrate Shabbat with the J as we say the blessings, sing songs and break bread together. Garden of Eden inspired recipes prepared by the J-Care garden club kids and Earth-worm dirt cup dessert projects... Rock Shabbat & Cafe Kol Ami catered by Pita Jungle 6:00 pm Rock Shabbat & Cafe Kol Ami catered by Pita Jungle @ Temple Kol Ami Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join us for yummy Mediterranean food, rockin’ tunes and Friday evening liturgy at Temple Kol Ami’s monthly Cafe Kol Ami on September 16, 2016 at 6PM. First, we’ll break bread over a tasty, nutritious dinner catered by... Summer Film Festival 7:30 pm Summer Film Festival @ Grayhawk Community Association office Sep 16 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association is presenting a Summer Film Festival. Films will be shown monthly following Shabbat services at 7:30 pm. The films will be shown at the Grayhawk Community Association office at 7940...	17 John Coleman: Past/Present/Future 9:30 am John Coleman: Past/Present/Future @ Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West Sep 17 2016 @ 9:30 am – May 31 2017 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Images of American Indians infused with the history and mythology of the American West have made John Coleman one of the nation’s most highly regarded contemporary artists. This exhibition, made possible by Frankie and Howard... Simchat Shabbat Special Needs Services 12:00 pm Simchat Shabbat Special Needs Services @ Congregation Beth Israel Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Tickets Simchat Shabbat Special Needs Services 2016 Nine Years of Accessible Services! Council For Jews With Special Needs (CJSN), a nonprofit agency devoted to providing programs, services, and resources to help those in the Jewish... Kids Night Out 6:00 pm Kids Night Out @ Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Bring the kids, ages 3 to 14, to the Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center where they’ll get to enjoy an exciting evening of gymnastics, dance, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines,...
18 Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball 7:00 am Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball Sep 18 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Pickup Basketball Sundays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Early Play: 7:00-9:30a.m. & Late Play: 9:30 – 11:30am Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Gather your friends and family for... Cafe Kehillah 8:30 am Cafe Kehillah @ Beth El Congregation Sep 18 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Come and have a cup of coffee and nosh at our USY community cafe. The menu includes fresh coffee, bagels with toppings, and other seasonal breakfast delicacies. All proceeds benefit Beth El Congregation’s USY Youth... Super Sunday Fall Phone-A-Thon 9:00 am Super Sunday Fall Phone-A-Thon @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus Sep 18 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Super Sunday Fall Phone-A-Thon Sun., Sept. 18 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Grab some friends help the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix... Splash Pad with Schmooze Young Families 10:00 am Splash Pad with Schmooze Young Families @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets For the Summer, Schmooze Young Families (20s-40s) is making a monthly stop at different Phoenix area splash pads for some nice cool fun outdoors! In September, we’ll stop by the new and exciting splash pad... Super Sunday in the Hallway: Rosh Hashanah Fun 10:00 am Super Sunday in the Hallway: Rosh Hashanah Fun @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Super Sunday in the Hallway – Rosh Hashanah Fun Sun., Sept. 18 \| 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. open house Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 A fun Rosh... Desert Caucus Brunch featuring Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI-1st) 10:30 am Desert Caucus Brunch featuring Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI-1st) @ Skyline Country Club Sep 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets The Desert Caucus, Inc. will welcome Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI-1st) on Sunday, September 18 at 10:30 AM at Skyline Country Club. Guests should be potential members and must have reservations. Please contact the Desert Caucus... JSU program Information session! Hosted by the Wiener family. 11:00 am JSU program Information session! Hosted by the Wiener family. @ Private home Sep 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets JSU Information session, Hosted by the Wiener family. Who: JSU parents and Teens Where: 5129 East Orchid Lane, Paradise Valley, 85253 When: Sunday, September 18th, at 11AM. What: Learn about JSU’s exciting programs and high school clubs. – Experience... New Year’s Family Cooking 2:00 pm New Year’s Family Cooking @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets New Year’s Family Cooking Sun., Sept. 18 \| 2-3:30p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 A joyful Rosh Hashanah event for the whole family making challahs and a delicious...	19 Seniors: Let’s Appreciate Art 11:00 am Seniors: Let’s Appreciate Art @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Communtiy Center Sep 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Let’s Appreciate Art Mon., Sept. 19 \| 11 a.m. – noon Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Share the world of art with docents from the Phoenix Art Museum.... Beginner’s Tai Chi 2:30 pm Beginner’s Tai Chi @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Sep 19 @ 2:30 pm Tickets Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through...	20 Seniors: Schmooze & Pastry with Chani 11:00 am Seniors: Schmooze & Pastry with Chani @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Schmooze & Pastry with Chani Tues., Sept. 20 \| 11 a.m.-noon Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Enjoy homemade pastries and warm conversations on a variety of interesting topics... Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease 12:00 pm Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Parkinson’s PWR!MovesTM Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 \| noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor-... Seniors: Let’s Knit 1:30 pm Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Let’s Knit Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 \|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... Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday 6:00 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and... Project Jewish Love’s Are You Date Ready Workshop 6:00 pm Project Jewish Love’s Are You Date Ready Workshop @ Please email for location Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Looking for Love in Your Life? Get Ready to Date! Save the dates for Project Jewish Love’s Exclusive Dating with Intention Workshop Series. Course dates will be August 30th, September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.... Sunset Power Yoga 6:00 pm Sunset Power Yoga @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Sunset Power Yoga Tues., Sept. 20 \| 6-7 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Enjoy the Arizona sunset with power yoga! Classes are held outside be sure to dress... Cooking for the King 7:15 pm Cooking for the King @ Orange Tree Golf Resort Sep 20 @ 7:15 pm Tickets Lucy Aharish 7:30 pm Lucy Aharish @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Lucy Aharish Tues., Sept. 20 \| 7:30-9 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Join the Israel Center for a special guest Lucy Aharish. As an i24news anchor during...	21 Mahj Meetup 1:00 pm Mahj Meetup @ Beth El Congregation Sep 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Join us for friendly competition and fun at our Mahj Meetup. All skill levels are welcome. Mahj Experts are on hand to help with the beginners. Bring your 2016 Mah Jongg League Card and a... JNF Alexander Muss High School Alumni Reception 5:30 pm JNF Alexander Muss High School Alumni Reception @ Private home in Phoenix Sep 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets ARIZONA AMHSI REUNION Wednesday, September 21, 2016 5:30 – 7:30 pm Zeitzer/Nach Family Address provided upon RSVP RSVP by Sept. 16, 2016at jnf.org/azamhsireunion16 or 480.447.8100 x932 Guest Speaker MORDECHAI COHEN AMHSI Head of School Mordechai... The Power of You Speaker Series: Lessons I Learned from My Patients 6:30 pm The Power of You Speaker Series: Lessons I Learned from My Patients @ Dance Fusion Sep 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Power of You Speaker Series: Lessons I Learned from My Patients Weds., Sept. 21 \| 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dance Fusion – 7601 E. Gray Rd., Ste. B, Scottsdale 85260 Oncologist Linda Benaderet shares how to... Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Finding Our Way into the New Year” 7:00 pm Adult Education Kollel (Class): “Finding Our Way into the New Year” @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets September 7: Rabbi Robert Eisen presents “The Testament of Abraham” September 14: Rabbi Ruven Barkan presents “Teshuva and The 12 Steps” September 21: Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny presents “Nusah: The Melody Which Gives Meaning” 3-week... Fueling Extremism in a Wired World 7:00 pm Fueling Extremism in a Wired World @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm Tickets NAZIS USED RADIO; TODAY’S EXTREMISTS USE SOCIAL MEDIA. Then as now, new technology provides extremists with unchecked ability to spread hate and prey upon disenfranchised audiences to realize their deadly agenda. How can societies counter...	22 Lunch and Learn: Pirkei Avot 11:30 am Lunch and Learn: Pirkei Avot @ Beth El Congregation Sep 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Study Pirkei Avot with other adult learners while enjoying a delicious lunch and lively discussion for only $5 per person. RSVP to Nanci at 602.944.3359 ext. 123 or nsiegelmanson@bethelphoenix.com. LIFE & LEGACY End of Year 1 Celebration 5:30 pm LIFE & LEGACY End of Year 1 Celebration Sep 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets A community wide celebration for all who have made their commitment to leave a legacy through the Jewish Community Foundation & The Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY program. Cocktails & Hors Devours will be...	23 Sunrise Yoga Flow 5:30 am Sunrise Yoga Flow @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 23 @ 5:30 am – 6:30 am Tickets Sunrise Yoga Flow Fridays, Sept. 9 \| 5:30-6:30 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Enjoy the Arizona sunrise with yoga! Classes are held outside be sure to dress appropriately... Music & Me 10:00 am Music & Me @ East Valley JCC Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical... Beth Emeth Congregation New Year Community Service 7:30 pm Beth Emeth Congregation New Year Community Service @ Beth Emeth Congregation Sep 23 @ 7:30 pm Tickets BETH EMETH CONGREGATION 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Sun City West is pleased to invite you to its NEW YEAR COMMUNITY SERVICE which will be held on: Rosh Hashanah, Monday, October 3, at 7:30 pm and Yom... Project Jewish Love Singles Shabbat Dinner 7:30 pm Project Jewish Love Singles Shabbat Dinner @ Beth El Congregation Sep 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Singles aged 40+ are invited to Shabbat Dinner with Project Jewish Love. Join other Jewish Singles for an intimate and elegant Shabbat dinner, meet new people, and celebrate as a community. All ages over 40...	24 Cong. Anshei Israel Neshamah Minyan: A Service of and for the Soul 9:30 am Cong. Anshei Israel Neshamah Minyan: A Service of and for the Soul @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Join us as Jordan Hill, storyteller and founder/director of The Mindfulness Education Exchange, guides participants in how to deepen their relationship with the service, raise their prayer experience, and develop practices and understandings for everyday... Handmaker Schedule for High Holiday Services 7:30 pm Handmaker Schedule for High Holiday Services @ Handmaker Sep 24 @ 7:30 pm Tickets SELIHOT SERVICES and STUDY SESSION Saturday Evening, September 24 in the Great Room – 7:30 pm ROSH HASHANAH Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, October 2 – Evening Service at 6:30 pm First Day Rosh Hashanah–... Cong. Anshei Israel Selihot Program & Service 8:00 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Selihot Program & Service @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm Tickets The evening includes a wine, cheese and dessert reception; Havdallah program “Areshet S’fateinu … May the Words of our Lips … Translating Prayer into Song”; the changing of the Torah covers and a moment to...
25 Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball 7:00 am Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball Sep 25 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Pickup Basketball Sundays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Early Play: 7:00-9:30a.m. & Late Play: 9:30 – 11:30am Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Gather your friends and family for... Blanket Boosters 9:00 am Blanket Boosters @ Beth El Congregation Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Join our knitting and crocheting group. Beginners are welcome, yarn and crochet hooks are provided. Blankets produced are donated to local organizations that help children in crisis. For more information, please contact Sandy at 602.249.3778... Jewish Genetic Diseases Center Fall Screening and Education Event 10:00 am Jewish Genetic Diseases Center Fall Screening and Education Event @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Project Jewish Love’s Dating and Relations Presentation with Jason Fierstein, MA, LPC 10:00 am Project Jewish Love’s Dating and Relations Presentation with Jason Fierstein, MA, LPC @ Please email for location Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join Project Jewish Love for an Insightful Presentation on Dating and Relations Presented by Jason Fierstein, MA, LPC Details to follow As “The Man That Men Will Talk To,” Jason Fierstein is an expert relationship... Cong. Anshei Israel Kever Avot Memorial Service 10:30 am Cong. Anshei Israel Kever Avot Memorial Service @ Evergreen Cemetery, Anshei Israel Section Sep 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets Even if your loved ones are not buried in CAI’s Cemetery, you are encouraged to participate in the service and pay your respects to your dearly departed. The 30-minute service includes a special booklet of... “Incredible!” — Esther’s 2016 Community-Wide Annual Women’s Book Brunch 10:45 am “Incredible!” — Esther’s 2016 Community-Wide Annual Women’s Book Brunch @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim/Southwest Torah Institute Women's Academy of Jewish Studies Sep 25 @ 10:45 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Written by Rabbi Nachman Seltzer, “Incredible!” is the biography of Rabbi Yossi Wallis, a true story of physical and spiritual courage, Divine Providence, spine-tingling adventure and utter dedication to Torah. Rabbi Wallis rose from membership... Northwest Fun in the Sun Day 1:00 pm Northwest Fun in the Sun Day @ Riverfront Park Sep 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Come see what the Northwest has to offer! Join us for a FREE fun day at Riverfront Park in Oro Valley. Enjoy a one-mile walk, inflatable obstacle courses, activity tables, popcorn, food trucks, and more!...	26 Beginner’s Tai Chi 2:30 pm Beginner’s Tai Chi @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Sep 26 @ 2:30 pm Tickets Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through...	27 Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease 12:00 pm Health & Fitness: Parkinson’s Disease @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Parkinson’s PWR!MovesTM Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 \| noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor-... Seniors: Let’s Knit 1:30 pm Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 27 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Let’s Knit Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 \|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... Project Jewish Love’s Are You Date Ready Workshop 6:00 pm Project Jewish Love’s Are You Date Ready Workshop @ Please email for location Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Looking for Love in Your Life? Get Ready to Date! Save the dates for Project Jewish Love’s Exclusive Dating with Intention Workshop Series. Course dates will be August 30th, September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th....	28 Art Addicts Craft Club 1:00 pm Art Addicts Craft Club @ Beth El Congregation Sep 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for our new Art Addicts Craft Club where we invite you to craft and DIY with us. This month, award-winning artist, Barbara Becker of Art for Fun! Studio and Gallery will instruct a...	29 Ladies First: Leading in Career & Community 6:00 pm Ladies First: Leading in Career & Community @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Ladies First: Leading in Career & Community Thurs., Sept. 29 \| 6-8 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Panelists Abbie Fink of HMA Public Relations, Denise Resnik of... Sunset Yin Yoga 6:00 pm Sunset Yin Yoga @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Sunset Yin Yoga Thurs. Sept. 29 \| 6-7 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Enjoy the Arizona sunset with Yin yoga! Classes are held outside be sure to dress...	30 Music & Me 10:00 am Music & Me @ East Valley JCC Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical... Cong. Anshei Israel Shabbat Under the Stars 5:45 pm Cong. Anshei Israel Shabbat Under the Stars @ Congregation Anshei Israel Sep 30 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets Held on the Oleisky Courtyard patio The opportunity to worship outside enables us to better encounter nature, and to remind ourselves that any space can become sacred through the manner in which we use it.... Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner at Young Israel 6:00 pm Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner at Young Israel @ Young Israel of Phoenix Sep 30 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Join together for a special pre-Rosh Hashanah Shabbat experience. Pre-Rosh Hashanah Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner. Friday, September 30th @ 5:55 PM We are looking forward to holding our September 30th Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat at 5:55 PM followed by the dinner at about 7:00 PM....

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