The tradition of matchmaking can be traced back to the origin of life itself with G-d being the ultimate shadchan (matchmaker) behind the union of Adam and Eve. Those traditions carried forward to the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe and Russia, with the height of matchmaking occurring during the Middle Ages. The shadchan was essential…
“Most Americans entertain a fantasy that we can walk away from the travails of the Middle East and that those travails won’t pursue us here at home. I would argue that the last few years have shown that, as appealing as that might be in theory, in reality the Middle East doesn’t leave us alone,”…
WHO: Keynote speaker Bret Stephens, Wall Street Journal foreign affairs columnist and deputy editorial page editor EVENT CHAIRS: Sasha and Rodney Glassman, Lisa and Jeff Geyser WHEN: 7:30-9 am, Friday, March 25 WHERE: Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix WHY: Jewish National Fund, Arizona Region TICKETS: Free RSVP: Required by March 10 to Kaci Garrison at kgarrison@jnf.org…
Marney Curly isn’t her real name. Her real name is Marney Schoenfeld. But her gorgeous auburn mane so perfectly defines her that she’s actually listed in her husband’s contacts as “Marney Curly.” “When we first met,” explains Marney, “he had not asked what my last name was, but entered my phone number into his cell…
Think about the women you know in your life. Narrow it down to four. Imagine one of them – someone near and dear to you – suffering humiliation, mental anguish, physical pain, possibly having their life threatened, and feeling too fearful to talk about it. One in four women reports experiencing abuse at the hands…
WHAT: JFCS Seventh Annual Brighter Tomorrow luncheon WHO: Keynote speaker Jackson Katz, Ph.D.,author and educator specializing in gender violence WHY: Benefit for JFCS Shelter Without Walls WHEN: 11:45 am Friday, Feb. 26 WHERE: Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix TICKETS: jfcsaz.org or 602-279-7655 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY THE NUMBERS Courtesy Jewish Family & Children’s Service – Shelter Without Walls…
LEAH (Let’s End Abusive Households) is Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona’s domestic violence prevention program for Jewish individuals and families affected by domestic abuse in the greater Tucson area. “There’s no prejudice to domestic violence,” says LEAH Program Coordinator Andrea Siemens. “Domestic abuse occurs in all genders, ages, sexes, race, cultures, education…
My name is Francine. I am a fortunate survivor of domestic violence. The reason I say “fortunate” is because I feel there are three types of domestic violence victims. First, there is the woman that stays in the abusive environment. Second, the woman that is no longer here with us because she was killed by…
Although he was bored with his first bit part in his father’s “Beverly Hills, 90210” TV show, Randy Spelling decided in high school that he wanted to join the family business – entertainment. Randy is the son of the late Aaron Spelling, television’s most prolific producer, and Candy Spelling. He is the brother of actress…
Arizona is home to not just one, but two of the longest-running Jewish film festivals in the country – and both are marking milestones this year. The Tucson International Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary from Jan. 14-23, while the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival holds its 20th annual event from Feb. 14-28. Both…
