Oct. 19–Nov. 4
Theater Arts Studio presents David Auburn’s “Proof,” winner of a Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play. Performances run Oct. 19 through Nov. 4, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $20; students age 25 and younger $10; groups of 10 or more are $15 per person; seniors 65 and older and members of the military are $15. To purchase tickets call 602-765-0120 or visit thestudiophx.org.
Oct. 31–Dec. 5
The Kabbalah of You: A Guide to Unlocking Your Hidden Potential. Six-session fall 2012 course presented by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) and led by Rabbi Levertov. Open to the public and people at all levels of Jewish knowledge. Attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship. Course conducted for six Wednesdays beginning Oct. 31. 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Scottsdale Jewish Learning Center, 10215 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Call 480-998-1410 for more information or visit myjli.com for registration and other course information.
Nov. 2
Shabbat Dinner for Active Adult Community and seniors throughout the valley. 4:45 p.m. at Smile on Seniors, 2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix. To RSVP or for more information call 602-492-7670 or email [email protected].
Temple Kol Ami Welcomes Saul Kaye as Weekend Artist in Residence. World-renowned Jewish song writer and performer will share three Jewish blues performances. Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., Kaye will lead a Jewish blues Shabbat service at Scottsdale’s Temple Kol Ami, 15030 N. 64th St., Scottsdale. An Oneg will follow.
Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m., Kaye will perform as part of the Temple Kol Ami Casino Night, benefitting the Early Childhood Center (ECC) of Temple Kol Ami. The event will be held at the Aviano community’s clubhouse in Desert Ridge at 22500 N. Aviano Way, Phoenix. Tickets are $50 and include dinner. They can be purchased by contacting the ECC office at 480-951-5825.
Nov. 3
Dr. Gil Shapiro Lecture: Faith, the Great Imposter. Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share and a donation of nonperishable food for the Community Food Bank. 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 Wilmot Road, Tucson. To RSVP contact Susan at 520-577-7718 or [email protected]; or Becky at 520-296-3762 or [email protected].
CJSN – An Evening at the Gallery. Fundraiser at the Larsen gallery in Old Town Scottsdale. Wine, cheese and other food items catered by Simply Scrumptious. 7 to 9 p.m. at Larsen Gallery. Contact Becca Hornstein at 480-629-5343, [email protected] or visit cjsn.org.
Nov. 4
Har Zion Education Center Car Wash and Kids “Kloset” Sale. Car wash donations will be accepted and gently used children’s items will be for sale. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Har Zion Congregation, 6140 E. Thunderbird Road, Scottsdale.
Jewish Food Festival and Family Fun Fair. Kosher Jewish foods, live entertainment, silent auction, children’s activities, local artisans and vendors. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Or Chadash Campus, 3939 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. For more information go to tucsonjewishfoodfestival.com.
Nov. 5
BBYO Monday Night Meeting. BBYO is a pluralistic Jewish youth Movement for High School students. Meetings are every Monday night at the JCC for teen-led programs. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 124701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For more information contact Rebekah Rubenstein at 480-634-4900 ext. 1127, [email protected], or visit bbyo.org.
Nov. 6
Outing to the iPic Movie Theatre. Meet at Scottsdale Quarter at the bottom of the escalators. When you make your reservation you’ll be given more information including the meeting time and movie. Participants are responsible for paying for their own movie tickets and food. RSVP required (code: AEB2). Organized by Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 480-483-8441.
Nov. 8
Parent/Tot Class. This free weekly class for children ages 3 to 24 months and their parent(s) is fun and educational. Sing songs, make art projects, read stories, have a snack and share parenting advice with each other. Occasional guest speakers will help us tackle specific issues. Open to the public. 9 to 11 a.m. at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St., Tucson. For more information contact Lynne Falkow Strauss at [email protected].
Nov. 9
Shalom Baby Stay & Play. Bring your baby or toddler for singing led by Shabbat Scott. Moms, grandmothers, dads, grandfathers and babies are all welcome. Afterward, let the kids enjoy playtime at the ECE outdoor playground. Admission is free. 10 to 11 a.m. at Tucson Jewish Community Center Art Gallery, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson. RSVP to [email protected] or call 520-577-9393, ext. 130.
Nov. 10
Songleader Boot Camp. An intensive leadership training program for rabbis, cantors, professional song leaders and new song leaders offering a profound exploration of the physiology, psychology, strategy and execution behind explosive Jewish teaching and song leading. SLBC participants experience a powerful three-day immersion program with rigorous instruction and learning while exercising both innovative and tried-and-true song-leading techniques. 1 to 9 p.m. at Temple Solel, 6805 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. Visit songleaderbootcamp.com or contact Seth Williams at 314-991-0909 or [email protected].
Nov. 11
Southern Arizona Jewish Genealogy Society. Come explore your roots and learn about the ones that went before. This group meets the second Sunday of each month. All are welcome. Suggested $5 donation. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson. For more information please contact Andy “Avi” Rosen at 520-327-6470 or [email protected].
JCC Golf Tournament. Sunday morning golf to raise funds for JCC scholarships. In cooperation with Young Jewish Phoenix. 8 a.m. to noon at Silverado Golf Club, Indian Bend and Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For more information visit vosjcc.org or contact Harriet Colan at 480-483-7121 or [email protected].
Peace Through Music: A Concert By Theodore Bikel. 3 p.m. at Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For more information go to vosjcc.org or call 480-483-7121.
Nov. 13
Documentary Film: “The Jewish Americans” by David Grubin. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix. Admission is free. To RSVP call 602-241-7878 or email [email protected].
Nov. 14
University of Arizona Museum of Arts. Enjoy an overview of the art in the University of Arizona’s permanent collection. The museum has more than 6,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings with an emphasis on European and American fine art from the Renaissance to the present. Admission is free. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson.
Jews & Political Power. Panel discussion election special. Join us for our annual panel discussion series bringing together rabbis and scholars from across the Valley of the Sun to discuss critical issues confronting our community in the 21st century. This year we are focusing on issues relevant to the upcoming presidential election. Chair: Dr. Hava Tirosh-Samuelson. Panel: Dr. Donald T. Critchlow, Dr. Patrick Kenney, Dr. Amit Ron. $18 admission. 7 p.m. at Congregation Or Chadish, 9096 E. Bahia Dr., #106, Scottsdale. To register online go to valleybeitmidrash.org.
Nov. 16
ShabbatLuck in November: A Large Young Adults Potluck Dinner. Come join other Jewish people in their 20s and 30s from all over the Phoenix area for a free Shabbat potluck dinner. Please RSVP through online invitation. Email [email protected] to get on the guest list. 6:30 to 7 p.m., location TBD. For more information visit shabbatluck.com.
Nov. 17
Congregation Beth Israel Annual Gala. To honor Terri and Alan Bandler and support Congregation Beth Israel. Dinner, dancing and UltraLounge. Cocktail attire. Purchase up to four individual tickets ($200), or choose a package: Impressionist ($1,500), Pop Art ($2,500), Abstract ($4,000), Art Deco ($5,000). 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale.
2012 Pickleball Exhibition. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at La Camarilla Racquet Club, 5320 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. For more information go to internationalpickleballassociation.com.
Nov. 18
The Kol Ami Klassik 6th Annual Golf Tournament. This community event draws statewide golfers who love to win great prizes while supporting Arizona charities. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Banner Cardon Children’s Medical Center. $125 per person, early registration by Oct. 31. 7 a.m. check-in and continental breakfast, 8 a.m. shotgun start. Scottsdale Silverado Golf Course, 7605 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale.
Jewish Community Foundation Family Philanthropy Round Table: Being Thankful. Engage with your family in creating a plan for your philanthropic efforts during this coming holiday season. 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For more information contact [email protected].
Nov. 19
Art All Around Us: Ahh Venice — The Venetian Painters Toni Minarich. Meet at the JCC and join the Phoenix Art Museum Docents for a visual presentation of the latest exhibits. 11 a.m. to noon at Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Nov. 20
Parents’ Night Out: Fall Harvest Flint. Enjoy a night off while our J-Care staff provides a fun evening for your children. Includes special programs, dinner, snack, games, dessert and more. A 48-hour advance reservation required. Member price for first child $20, each additional sibling $15. Nonmember price for first child $25, each additional sibling $20. 6 to 10 p.m. at the Tucson Jewish Community Center gym, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson.
Nov. 21
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society Presents: Front Row Center Honoring Janet Arnold. Broadway show tunes performed by talented entertainers and honoring Janet Arnold for her outstanding work with the arts in the Jewish community. General Admission $25, Maestro Level $500, Patrol Level $1,000, Event Sponsor $5,000. 2 p.m. at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix. To purchase tickets or for more information call 602-241-7870.
Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 28
Boot Camp for the Brain. Exercise your brain. Sharpen your thinking skills, practice lateral thinking, riddles, rebuses and puzzles (mental, visual and interactive). Learn problem-solving strategies. Practice mental calisthenics designed to keep your brain in top shape. Members $37.50, nonmembers $47.50. 10 a.m. to noon at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson. For more information contact Helene Mittleman at 520-299-3000, ext. 147.
Nov. 29
Movie Matinee at the J: “Everything is Illuminated” (Comedy/Drama, PG-13). With the help of an eccentric local, a young Jewish American man travels to a Ukrainian village (ultimately raised by the Nazis) in search of the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II. Admission is free. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Tucson Jewish Community Center assembly room, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson.
Nov. 30
Friday night Har Zion Shabbat service will feature Har Zion’s klezmer band. Open to the public. 6 p.m. at Har Zion Congregation, 6140 E. Thunderbird Road, Scottsdale.
