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Resource Guide 2020-2021: Front & Center

ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Mark Sendrow, Board President Dr. Lawrence Bell, Ph.D., Executive Director Jeffrey Schesnol, Associate Executive Director, MAJS, Ordained Madrikh & Rabbinic Candidate Stacy Faherty, Events Manager 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix 602-241-7870 azjhs.org wmsendrow@gmail.com lbell@azjhs.org jschesnol@azjhs.org Preserves the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities and educates the public…

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Resource Guide 2020-2021: Agencies & Organizations

Community is the primary organizing structure of Jewish life. Wherever Jews have lived, they have built synagogues, established communal organizations and communal governance systems. The discovery of gold in Arizona brought many new residents to the state from 1862 to 1864. Most of them came from California, and they included many Jewish businessmen. Beginning in…

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Resource Guide 2020-2021: Lifecycle

Jewish life revolves around the cycle of life. In the Jewish tradition, lifecycle moments from birth to death carry specific rituals, most of which have been used for centuries. These moments truly center us. Following are the resources that will help you celebrate and mark each stage of life. SIMCHA VENUES ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY…

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Resource Guide 2020-2021: Kids & Teens

The Jewish people have treasured books and learning since the beginning. Even our central prayer, the Shema, includes the instruction: “Take these words which I command you this day and teach them faithfully to your children.” In the Valley and Tucson there are preschools, day schools and high schools available where students can receive a Jewish education. Informal…

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Resource Guide 2020-2021: Education Profiles

ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix 602-241-7870 azjhs.org The Arizona Jewish Historical Society preserves and celebrates the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities, educates the public about Jewish contributions to Arizona and American life, and promotes awareness of our state’s diverse history through arts, culture, and educational programming. Holocaust productions in collaboration…

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Resource Guide 2020-2021: Food

Arizona Jewish Life does not guarantee the kashrut of any merchandise in these listings. Please check with the store or restaurant to be sure it meets your kashrut requirements. Although not listed here, many chain grocery stores in Arizona have sections devoted to kosher items. CERTIFYING AGENCIES CHABAD OF ARIZONA 2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix…

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Resource Guide 2020-2021: Congregations

The first Jews to arrive in the Arizona territory were conversos who came with Spanish conquistadors in the 16th Century. The Eastern-European influx began in the mid-1800s, and the communities soon began gathering for holiday services, weddings and funerals. Michael Wormser, a French Jew, began acquiring land in the Valley around 1863. He later opened…

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Rosh Hashanah stamps tell the story of Israel

Every year at Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the Israel Postal Company (previously the Israel Postal Authority) issues a festival stamp series including a first-day commemorative cancel for the series. The first festival series was issued in 1948. It was designed by Otte Wallish, the graphic designer responsible for the design and calligraphy of…

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Chocolate Fondue

There may be no dessert that says, “I love you” more than chocolate fondue. Fondue is versatile enough to be a romantic dessert for two or a fun time for the whole family. The best part is that you get to linger, talk and genuinely enjoy the food and the people around you. If you…

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Learn how to make classic Israeli hummus in one minute

In ISRAEL21c’s latest Tayim cooking video, you’ll learn how to prepare fresh hummus from scratch – and we bet you’ll never go back to store-bought. Got a minute? Watch this video to see how you can make your own hummus. Once you try this delicious homemade chickpea spread, you won’t want to buy…