JEWISH HISTORY MUSEUM HOLOCAUST HISTORY CENTER Housed in the first synagogue of the Arizona Territory built in 1910, the museum officially opened in 2008 with a mission to preserve the history of the Jewish people of Southern Arizona. Both the museum and the center offer exhibits, programs, events and outreach opportunities. THE RIALTO THEATRE When…
Community matters The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix strengthens Jewish life and identity while providing for Jews in need in the Valley of the Sun, in Israel and around the world by engaging the next generation, enriching the lives of our community’s seniors and supporting Jewish people wherever they need us. 2017 Women’s Philanthropy Power…
MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! The Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest is an outdoor concert event designed to celebrate Jewish music and culture. Our mission is to use the spiritual power of music to create a stronger sense of Jewish identity, connection to community and pride in our shared culture and heritage. We are so proud that…
You belong here Relax. Rejuvenate. Connect. The Valley of the Sun JCC is an all-inclusive community from the programs offered, to the people served – The J is a place where everyone is welcome. We have a variety of programs to pique interests and to engage minds and bodies, from infants to seniors. We offer…
Phoenix Theatre creates exceptional theatrical experiences by using the arts to inspire hope and understanding. We believe the arts are essential because they foster the hero within, create a greater understanding of cultural and political differences and, in an era of simulated virtual gatherings, continue to provide a forum in which the community, from all…
Great Films with a little Jewish flavor 2018 Festival runs Feb.11-25. The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival was formed 22 years ago with the mission to present international independent films with Jewish themes to Greater Phoenix. While entertaining festival attendees with a diverse selection of dramas, comedies and documentaries, GPFF also increases the sense of…
As part of our celebration of the arts, Arizona Jewish Life asked philanthropists, collectors, artists and educators to share their ideas on: “How do the arts benefit society and/or the individual?” Following are their replies: Jordan Schnitzer Philanthropist and art collector “Arts are the best of what we do in society and the inspiration we…
Center Dance Ensemble and Artistic Director Fran Smith Cohen announce the company’s 29th season for 2017/18 at the Herberger Theater Center. Center Dance Ensemble performs dance in the classical modern style, with four distinct performances, each telling enlightening and entertaining stories through movement. Cohen, a protege of the famed Martha Graham, has received national acclaim…
Explore a World of Music “It is one of the greatest museums in the whole world. In my 70 years on the planet, I saw some musical instruments I haven’t seen.” —King Sunny Adé, musician With a collection of nearly 16,000 instruments and objects from around 200 of the world’s countries and territories, the Musical…
“Art is a necessity, beauty we must have in the world. Painting and sculpture and music and literature are all of the same piece as civilization, which is the art of making it possible for human beings to live together.” ~ Charles W. Hawthorne, painter Throughout history and prehistory, the arts have recorded, reflected and…
