As he begins his fourth year as Tucson mayor, Jonathan Rothschild calls his commitment to social action a central force in his efforts to improve the lives of residents of Arizona’s second-largest city. “Tikkun olam, repair of the world – if you are going to do the kind of work I’m doing now, you have…
Our Israel columnist Mylan Tanzer was in the states for a trade show, and a few days after the Israeli elections he stopped by our office to share some of his initial thoughts on the surprising election results. In our May issue, his column will take an in-depth look at the results and the (hopefully…
The first ever Judaica Appraisal Fair, hosted by Scottsdale’s J. Levine Auction & Appraisal in conjunction with Arizona Jewish Life, was an unqualified success. Each time slot was filled, from 5 to 8 pm, as a trio of expert appraisers shared their expertise with guests who had signed up to learn the history/provenance of their…
What do you get when you combine the talents of three charismatic women, each with a passion for style and a deep appreciation for art and culture? You get a force to be reckoned with – the trio of Phoenix Art Museum supporters, Ellen Katz, Jane Jozoff and Amy Cohn. The three women, all with…
This year’s Independent Woman Luncheon keynote speaker, Alexa Hampton, daughter of design legend Mark Hampton, will be the inspiration for local designers to create tablescapes that will be auctioned off at the event. Hampton was awarded the “American Spirit Award” by the American Folk Art Museum for her interior design of the Trowbridge House, the…
Since it opened in 1959 Phoenix Art Museum has become the largest art museum in the southwestern United States providing access to visual arts and educational programs. In the past 50 years, millions have visited the museum to view the more then 400 national and international exhibitions it has hosted. These are shown alongside Phoenix…
For brides, grooms and the wedding party-alike, stylish trends are in season this spring 2015. Of course, the bride and her dress is always front and center of wedding fashions, but this year more than ever, men’s trends are increasingly more versatile and important for the overall wedding celebration. This year, bohemian, light, more organic…
Something old, something new. The phrase so associated with weddings couldn’t be more appropriate today. “Bohemian Chic” is the latest catch phrase, and it truly does combine the best of the past with a new twist from the present. Amy Simon, a wedding planner who works with Living Energy, says that while most weddings still…
Has your status read “single” for quite some time? Now that the new year has started, you may be ready to look for new love. Stepping into the dating arena can reawaken senses that have remained dormant while you were without a special someone. After a long hiatus, upon connecting with a prospective partner, you…
I have been coming to TexAZ Grill since the mid-1980s, but I learned something new on my last visit. The owner, Steve Freidkin, is Jewish. Maybe this article should be called “Where Do Jewish People Cook?” The answer to that is the northeast corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road for 30 years. Tucked…
