Pictured above: At exactly 11:11 a.m. on 11/11 the sun shines perfectly through the ellipses of the five Armed Services pillars at the Anthem Veterans Memorial in Arizona. There are many events around the Valley celebrating our veterans: Anthem Veterans Day Memorial (Sun Nov 11). 10 am. Veterans Day tribute. The unique memorial is made…
Last Shabbat, we witnessed the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in Jewish North American history. This Shabbat, Federations across North America are asking communities to come together in solidarity. With the support of the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of Greater Phoenix and the Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix, synagogues throughout the Valley are hosting a Solidarity…
For the second year in a row, Limmud AZ will offer “Taste of Limmud.” This evening event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 7 to 9 pm at Temple Solel at 6805 E. McDonald Dr. in Paradise Valley. The event offers learning sessions featuring Rabbis Pinchas Allouche, Bonnie Koppell and Jeremy Schneider. This…
Photo courtesy Schnepf Farms. Editor Mala Blomquist’s top picks for weekend fun around the Valley. Get scared! 13th Floor Haunted House (Oct. 12-31). Times vary. $27.99 & up. Two haunted attraction walkthroughs for one all-inclusive price. An intense, graphic, theatrical show that will take you on a gut wrenching ride of visceral thrills and psychological…
On Thursday, May 3, NowGen and Women’s Philanthropy, in partnership with the Jewish Book Council will present an Evening with Annabelle Gurwitch. Annabelle Gurwitch is an actress, activist and New York Times bestselling author. Her recent collection of essays on family Wherever You Go, There They Are, Stories about My Family You Might Relate To…
Now you’ve got that song in your head, don’t you? No doubt you have seen the non-stop coverage of the eclipse from the hotels booked in its path to the sold-out-everywhere-solar-eclipse-viewing sunglasses. The Great American Eclipse will occur on Monday, Aug. 21 at approximately 10:32 am Arizona time. It received the name “Great American Eclipse”…
The Maccabiah Games that ran from July 4 through July 18 hosted 10,000 competitors from 85 countries who took part in 45 different sporting events. Of the 2,100 medals handed out, Israel led the count with 466 (172 gold, 149 silver and 145 bronze). The United States came in second with a total of 163…
More than 9,000 athletes from 85 countries are expected to participate in the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel, held July 4-18. The opening ceremony, touted to be the biggest one yet, will be held July 6 at the Teddy Kollek Stadium in Jerusalem. This year the host city is Jerusalem, but venues hosting a variety…
We have compiled a list of places around the Valley and in Tucson where you can enjoy the 4th of July festivities with your family and friends. Click here to see editor Mala Blomquist talking about some of these events on Arizona Midday! AROUND THE VALLEY Independence Day Celebration (Sat. July 1). Fireworks at 9…
IN THE VALLEY Light Up the Sky (Fri July 1). Fireworks at 9:10 pm. Free. Inflatable fun zone for the kids, local sports mascots, community resource booths, fun games & activities on the baseball diamond, local food & drink vendors and more. Maryvale Baseball Park, 3600 N 51st Ave., Phoenix. 602-262-6575 or phoenix.gov/parks. Red, White and Boom (Fri…
