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January 2022

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						1 Bosu Bootcamp 8:00 am Bosu Bootcamp @ Martin Pear JCC in the Valley of the Sun Jan 1 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets New fitness class beginning on Saturday mornings 8:00am Start your Saturday strong! Commit to balance training that will increase your strength and endurance while providing a complete body workout. BOSU (or both sides up) will... Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays 8:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 1 @ 8:15 am – 9:15 am Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM. Camp Shabbat 11:00 am Camp Shabbat @ Congregation Bet Shalom Jan 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call...
2 Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays 7:15 pm Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 2 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.	3 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 3 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.	4 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 4 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. JBN Networking Lunch 12:00 pm JBN Networking Lunch @ Mimi's Cafe Jan 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets On the first and third Tuesday of every month Jewish Business Network of Arizona (JBN AZ) members and their guests gather for lunch, education and networking in Scottsdale. If you are Jewish and looking to network with... Knitting Circle at The J 1:30 pm Knitting Circle at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Jan 4 @ 1:30 pm Tickets 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 480.481.7033 or [email protected]	5 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 5 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Devorah Hadassah Meeting 10:30 am Devorah Hadassah Meeting @ East Valley Jewish Community Center Jan 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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... Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge 11:00 am Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Jan 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Explore a variety of non-political Jewish topics, including people, history, current events, laws, culture, humor, food and Israel. Each participant reads a section of a select article, which is followed by spirited discussion. No extensive... Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game 12:30 pm Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game @ The Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life Jan 5 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets	6 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 6 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.	7 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 7 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker 12:00 pm Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute Jan 7 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Get a “life lift” every Friday! Join Rabbi Becker for stimulating and provocative discussions based on the Torah portion, the Talmud and commentaries. Each week participants together will “plunge” into the sacred texts leading to...	8 Bosu Bootcamp 8:00 am Bosu Bootcamp @ Martin Pear JCC in the Valley of the Sun Jan 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets New fitness class beginning on Saturday mornings 8:00am Start your Saturday strong! Commit to balance training that will increase your strength and endurance while providing a complete body workout. BOSU (or both sides up) will... Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays 8:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 8 @ 8:15 am – 9:15 am Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM. Camp Shabbat 11:00 am Camp Shabbat @ Congregation Bet Shalom Jan 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call...
9 Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays 7:15 pm Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 9 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.	10 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 10 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.	11 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 11 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Knitting Circle at The J 1:30 pm Knitting Circle at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Jan 11 @ 1:30 pm Tickets 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 480.481.7033 or [email protected]	12 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 12 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge 11:00 am Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Jan 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Explore a variety of non-political Jewish topics, including people, history, current events, laws, culture, humor, food and Israel. Each participant reads a section of a select article, which is followed by spirited discussion. No extensive... Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game 12:30 pm Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game @ The Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life Jan 12 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets	13 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 13 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.	14 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 14 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker 12:00 pm Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute Jan 14 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Get a “life lift” every Friday! Join Rabbi Becker for stimulating and provocative discussions based on the Torah portion, the Talmud and commentaries. Each week participants together will “plunge” into the sacred texts leading to...	15 Bosu Bootcamp 8:00 am Bosu Bootcamp @ Martin Pear JCC in the Valley of the Sun Jan 15 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets New fitness class beginning on Saturday mornings 8:00am Start your Saturday strong! Commit to balance training that will increase your strength and endurance while providing a complete body workout. BOSU (or both sides up) will... Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays 8:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 15 @ 8:15 am – 9:15 am Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM. Camp Shabbat 11:00 am Camp Shabbat @ Congregation Bet Shalom Jan 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call...
16 How to respond to AntiSemitism and Anti-Israel Bias, When Facts No Longer Matter 3:00 pm How to respond to AntiSemitism and Anti-Israel Bias, When Facts No Longer Matter @ Zoom Jan 16 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Friends of Israel, Sun Lake Jewish Congregation. Ginette Weiner will speak on “How to respond to AntiSemitism and Anti-Israel Bias, When Facts No Longer Matter.” Zoom Presentation. For reservation and receive handouts email YES to: [email protected] Klezmer Fest 5:00 pm Klezmer Fest @ Virtual Jan 16 @ 5:00 pm Tickets East Valley JCC presents a virtual concert featuring Naqshon’s Leap, live from Royal Studios in Memphis, with special guest Cantor Ricky Kampf of Baron Hirsch Congregation in Memphis. Includes a commemoration of Martin Luther King,... Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays 7:15 pm Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 16 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.	17 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 17 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.	18 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 18 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Tu B’Shevat Artist Presentation 10:00 am Tu B’Shevat Artist Presentation @ Virtual Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets East Valley JCC Tuesdays at the J virtual session presented by Scottsdale artist Linda Enger, who will discuss how she blends several of her creative passions: abstract painting, organic gardening and digital photography to create... JBN Networking Lunch 12:00 pm JBN Networking Lunch Jan 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets On the first and third Tuesday of every month Jewish Business Network of Arizona (JBN AZ) members and their guests gather for lunch, education and networking in Scottsdale. If you are Jewish and looking to network with... Knitting Circle at The J 1:30 pm Knitting Circle at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Jan 18 @ 1:30 pm Tickets 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 480.481.7033 or [email protected]	19 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 19 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge 11:00 am Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Jan 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Explore a variety of non-political Jewish topics, including people, history, current events, laws, culture, humor, food and Israel. Each participant reads a section of a select article, which is followed by spirited discussion. No extensive... Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game 12:30 pm Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game @ The Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life Jan 19 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets	20 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 20 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.	21 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 21 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker 12:00 pm Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute Jan 21 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Get a “life lift” every Friday! Join Rabbi Becker for stimulating and provocative discussions based on the Torah portion, the Talmud and commentaries. Each week participants together will “plunge” into the sacred texts leading to...	22 Bosu Bootcamp 8:00 am Bosu Bootcamp @ Martin Pear JCC in the Valley of the Sun Jan 22 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets New fitness class beginning on Saturday mornings 8:00am Start your Saturday strong! Commit to balance training that will increase your strength and endurance while providing a complete body workout. BOSU (or both sides up) will... Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays 8:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 22 @ 8:15 am – 9:15 am Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM. Camp Shabbat 11:00 am Camp Shabbat @ Congregation Bet Shalom Jan 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call...
23 Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays 7:15 pm Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 23 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.	24 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 24 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.	25 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 25 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Knitting Circle at The J 1:30 pm Knitting Circle at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Jan 25 @ 1:30 pm Tickets 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 480.481.7033 or [email protected] Auschwitz Virtual Live Tour: “Through the Eyes of Elie Wiesel, z”l” 4:00 pm Auschwitz Virtual Live Tour: “Through the Eyes of Elie Wiesel, z”l” @ Virtual Jan 25 @ 4:00 pm Tickets The Center for Holocaust Education of the East Valley JCC presents a special tour during the week of International Holocaust Remembrance Day led by Dr. Jerzy Wojcik, docent of the Auschwitz Virtual Live Tours and...	26 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 26 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. JBox Kosher Food Pantry 10:00 am JBox Kosher Food Pantry @ East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler Jan 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Kosher groceries are available to anyone in need. To reserve a bag, sign up at evjcc.org/foodpantry. To volunteer, email [email protected]. Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge 11:00 am Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Jan 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Explore a variety of non-political Jewish topics, including people, history, current events, laws, culture, humor, food and Israel. Each participant reads a section of a select article, which is followed by spirited discussion. No extensive... Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game 12:30 pm Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game @ The Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life Jan 26 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets	27 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 27 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.	28 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 28 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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. Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker 12:00 pm Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute Jan 28 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Get a “life lift” every Friday! Join Rabbi Becker for stimulating and provocative discussions based on the Torah portion, the Talmud and commentaries. Each week participants together will “plunge” into the sacred texts leading to...	29 Bosu Bootcamp 8:00 am Bosu Bootcamp @ Martin Pear JCC in the Valley of the Sun Jan 29 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets New fitness class beginning on Saturday mornings 8:00am Start your Saturday strong! Commit to balance training that will increase your strength and endurance while providing a complete body workout. BOSU (or both sides up) will... Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays 8:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 29 @ 8:15 am – 9:15 am Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM. Camp Shabbat 11:00 am Camp Shabbat @ Congregation Bet Shalom Jan 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call...
30 Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays 7:15 pm Men’s Mishnah Class Sundays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 30 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.	31 Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri 6:15 am Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim Jan 31 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am Tickets 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.

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