Have you ever thought about fostering or adopting a child but didn’t know where to start? Welcome to Yatom: The Jewish Foster & Adoption Network. Yatom is a nationwide program with its base here in the Valley. Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, founder and president, started Yatom when he realized that the Jewish community at large…
Stewardship for the earth and a deep love and respect for trees go back to the earliest days of Jewish tradition. To address the importance of these treasured principles, PJ Library is launching the “Plant for Tomorrow” matching donation campaign to help plant tens of thousands of trees for future generations. The campaign, which may…
June 21 is Father’s Day. We’ve got some ideas on what to get that hard-to-shop-for man in your life.
The Bureau of Jewish Education’s Marriage University is a unique marriage preparation program to help couples as they navigate their relationship or plan their future together. Some questions couples will receive answers to include: What does Judaism say about marriage? How can couples learn to communicate with each other and resolve conflicts, plan for their…
Wedding days are meant to be filled with love and celebration, and what better way to ring in the new stage of life as newlyweds than with a well-decorated venue to match the joyous occasion. Whether a couple is on a tight budget or picky when it comes to theme ideas, these decorating tips can…
New decades always bring new fashion trends, and wedding dresses are no exception. Bridal Fashion Week happened in New York in October 2019, and those designs are emerging from the runway for those brides planning a 2020 wedding. There are six fundamental wedding gown style silhouettes: empire, A-line, ball gown, trumpet, sheath and mermaid. But…
Photo of chuppah courtesy Jenn Wagner of Jenn Wagner Studio. There are many traditions that are unique to a Jewish wedding. Whether you grew up immersed in the Jewish religion and culture or barely attended temple, you may wish to incorporate Jewish wedding traditions into your big day. Depending on your subculture (Ashkenazi or Sephardic),…
Photo: Tricia Beattie helps Hannah Venyige, Ikenna Nwagbara, Braxtyn Lynch and Sophia Cammarata to create their own dinosaur eggs as part of the learning and fun at the Valley of Sun JCC’s Club afterschool program The Valley of the Sun JCC has begun registration for its Club J afterschool and enrichment programs. Club J is a…
Photo: Ice Fantasy Where Cirque Meets Ice at the Mesa Arts Center. Art and Ice in Mesa Hack the MAC (Fri. July 26). 5-9 pm. Free. See a live demonstration by tattoo artist Shay Bredimus, explore his current exhibit “Cartomancy – The Seni Horoscopes” based on the 17th century German fortune telling card system, have a…
Pets can make an impression on every member of the family, but the bond between a child and a pet can become a special one with lifelong effects. From increased physical activity to a positive impact on confidence and social skills, there are many ways younger family members can benefit from growing up alongside…
