We will never sit quietly when anti-Semitism and hate rears its ugly head and culminates in the type of evil that took place on Saturday in Pittsburgh. There will be several prayer services, vigils and rallies held in our commnity. We encourage you to attend one of these events and support your community. These are…
Spooktacular in Scottsdale Balloon Spooktacular (Fri-Sat Oct. 26-27). 5-9:30pm. $15; $10 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Haunted house, costume contests, hot-air balloon glow, live entertainment, kids zone, trick-or-treat candy stations, fireworks and more. Salt River Fields, 7555 N Pima Rd, Salt River Reservation. azspooktacular.com Scary & Merry at the zoo Howl-O-Ween (Fri-Sat…
Photo courtesy Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Editor Mala Blomquist’s top picks for weekend fun around the Valley. It’s getting spooooooky Halloween Spooktacular and Car Show (Fri. Oct. 19). 6-8pm. Free. Halloween-thmed car show with trunk-or-treating, costume contests, live music, games, prizes, giveaways, food samples and more. The Shops at Norterra, 2460 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix….
Shabbat Project Arizona, part of the Worldwide Shabbat Project, is in its 5th year in Arizona and is expanding out to more areas of the Valley. The theme of this year’s Shabbat Project is “Stop Doing. Start Being.” Built into the fabric of our Jewish life is to take just one day; Shabbat and just…
Photo: Amelia Friedson, Parker Subrin and Sophia Menghini took advantage of the many fun activities for children, including face painting. Their moms signed them up for The J’s Club J afterschool program and Kids Night Out. More than 300 people attended the Valley of the Sun JCC’s birthday bash on Aug. 20 to celebrate its…
Shared with permission from The blog of Rabbi Joshua Rose of Congregation Shaarie Torah in Portland. All of us will look up in the sky Monday morning for a twice-in-a-lifetime event. The sun will be totally eclipsed by the moon. What will we see? Actually, the Torah portion this week begins with the imperative, See…
Looking to escape the heat and travel to a place where responsibilities are nowhere in sight? You might be surprised to find the answer right here in the Valley. This summer, the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center at 12701 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale is kicking off their first year of the Jcation…
Watch athletes compete Lori Piestewa National Native American Games (Fri-Sun July 15-17). Times vary. Competition for all athletes in archery, baseball, basketball, cross country, softball track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Locations in Scottsdale, Fort McDowell, Fountain Hills, Mesa and Phoenix. azsportsent.weebly.com. Get inspired Maricopa County Home & Garden Show (Fri-Sun July 15-17). 10 am-6…
PHOTO: From Left Ben Leighton, Idan Shtayer, Andy Becker and Paul Mallery at the Chai Tech launch event in April. On Thursday, Aug. 27, Chai Tech takes an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the IO data center. The event is open to Jewish professionals and students in the information, technology and engineering fields and takes place…
PHOTOS: At left, Robin and Charlie Meyerson receive the Parents of the Year award; at right, honorees Ezra and Debbie Zilcha receive a commemorative menorah from Head of School Rabbi Raphael Landesman at the Legacy of Life fundraising dinner on May 27 at the Phoenix Art Museum. More than 200 people attended the Legacy of…
