They hail from New York, New Jersey and New Mexico – from Philly and Pittsburgh and points north, south, east and west. And they live in North Phoenix and Chandler, Sun Lakes and Gilbert and Tempe. They are members of the East Valley Jewish Couples’ Club, a mixture of transplants with a common cause: meeting…
Tucked against the southern bank of the Arizona Canal, kissing the venerable Arcadia neighborhood, sits a gem of a place, OHSO Eatery + nanoBrewery. Much like its ancestor establishments of that area (remember how fun the Monastery was), OHSO has its own character and characters. Billed as a dog-friendly, bicycle-friendly, beer-friendly oasis, one quickly learns…
When hot weather rolls around we like to make popsicles, lots and lots of them. They are the treat of choice after a romp in the sprinkler, while reading a book by the pool or just because it’s 120 degrees outside. The kids love to make their own variations, and my 8-year-old daughter, Aviva, has…
There’s no shortage of style this summer! As temperatures heat up, so does style with bright summer colors for summer picnics, barbecues, vacations and more. The past few years we’ve seen the maxi dress take center stage for summer style. But this year I’m shopping for a great pair of shorts. shorts, which are a…
True Arizona baseball fans can tell you exactly where they were the night the Diamondbacks won the World Series. Ask Lisa Geyser and you’ll get a very special story. It was Nov. 4, 2001. Luis Gonzales had just driven in the winning run; fans were a bit stunned and a lot thrilled that the fledgling…
The Valley: Hanging upside down from blue material strung to rafters on the ceiling appeared easy, but looks are deceiving. While the chanting music was reverberating in my head, the situation demanded that I look at the world from a whole new perspective. This time everything was different. I wasn’t on one of my far-flung…
Dear Editor: Thank you so much for the wonderful article that Leni Reiss wrote about Arizona BookPALS for your May edition of Arizona Jewish Life. I am honored that our literacy program is featured in such a meaningful publication. It is the first time I have seen your magazine and I love it. There are…
One of the most valuable concepts in Judaism is that of tikkun olam – a responsibility to heal, repair and transform the world. For several Jewish physicians who specialize in orthopedic care at Phoenix-based The CORE Institute, tikkun olam comes into play at many levels – from healing patients’ broken bones and aching joints, to…
I entered the classroom of 32 seventh graders at the worst time imaginable – seventh period on a Friday afternoon, the weekend before winter break. I knew the deck was stacked against me. I had been warned by the very enthusiastic teacher who asked me to read my short story as part of her unit…
Dear Helen: I met someone I like at a dinner party of a mutual friend. I’m mid-50s, employed, a decent-looking nice guy with varied interests. But I’m not yet divorced, and I am 15 years older than she is, though our mutual friend says that shouldn’t be a problem. She told me Sarah is recently…
