Feb. 1
It’s Not Just Lunch at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from noon-1:30 pm. Great speakers and a different topic each month with a full kosher lunch. $5 suggested donation. A collaboration with Smile On Seniors. Contact Chani at 602-492-7670 or [email protected].
Feb. 2
2017 Greater Phoenix Economic Outlook featuring Elliott Pollack at Biltmore Financial Center, 2398 E Camelback Road #180, Phoenix from 5:30-8 pm. Jewish business professionals network and learn about the state of business in the Valley, economic trends and more. Includes appetizers, wine and beer. $18 for professionals; $10 for students. 480-481-1754 or jewishphoenix.org.
Feb. 2-26
“Baby Boomer Baby.” See page 49.
Feb. 3
Friday Night Live at Congregation Or Chadash, 3939 N Alvernon Way, Tucson at 6:30 pm. Family-friendly, toe-tapping musical service with our Chai Lights Band and Teen Choir
All are welcome! Free. 520-512-8500 or [email protected].
Feb. 8
Jewish Genetic Diseases Annual Luncheon at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Rabbi Joe Black will share his personal story and perform his music. $54/person. To register, call 480-668-3347 or jewishgeneticsphx.org.
Cardiac Wellness at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 5:30-7 pm. Join Cardiologist Wesley Tyree, MD, and learn how cardiac supplements and lifestyles changes can decrease the risk of cardiac disease. Presented in partnership with Belmont Village Scottsdale and Honor Health. Free, but registration is required. 623-580-5800 or honorhealth.org/events.
Feb. 9
Categories (Trivia) Day at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West at 1 pm. The Beth Emeth Congregation Sisterhood, will be sponsoring a Categories (Trivia) Fun Day led by members Marilyn Newberg and Ketzi Toney. All are welcome and in addition, free desserts will be served and prizes awarded. Call 623-584-7210 Mon-Fri between 9 am-noon to reserve a spot.
Ladies First: Rising to C-Level. See page 89.
An Evening with Geza Rohrig at Holsclaw Hall in the UA Music Building, 1017 N Olive Road, Tucson at 7 pm. Multi-media evening with Geza Rohrig, Hungarian actor, poet, musician and star of the Academy Award-winning film “Son of Saul.” $36; reception to follow. 520-577-9393 or jewishhistorymuseum.org/events.
Valentine Celebration Sip & Shop Happy Hour at BLK Live, 7301 E Butherus Dr., Scottsdale from 5-9 pm. Giveaways, DJ, dancing, vendors and happy hour specials. Free admission. 602-996-6300 or [email protected].
Feb. 10
Young Professionals Shabbat Dinner at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale at 7 pm. Join Valley Beit Midrash for a fun-filled Shabbat experience for Jewish young professionals aged 25-45. $10. Register at valleybeitmidrash.org.
Feb. 12
Limmud AZ. See page 87.
Tu B’Shevat Potluck Brunch Seder at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix at 11 am. Come meet the family! Event is free; reservations needed by Feb. 6. 480-865-4710 or [email protected].
Feb. 12-26
Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival. See page 52.
Feb. 13
Historic Evening with Anne Frank’s Stepsister. See Page 96.
Feb. 15
Single Meet and Mingle with Project Jewish Love at Sapparo, 14344 n Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale at 6 pm. Social gathering for single Jews 40+. Contact [email protected] or projectjewishlove.com.
Celebration of Heritage Concert Series.
See page 96.
Feb. 16
AIPAC Phoenix Dinner features keynote speaker Ron Prosor, Israel’s former Ambassador to the United Nations. 6 pm registration and reception; 7 pm program and dinner. $225/person; advance registration is required. 602-277-3318 or [email protected].
Navah Perlman – A Musical Memoir. See page 51.
Feb. 18
100 Years of Celebration & Arsenio Hall 2017. See page 81.
Feb. 20
Let’s All Go to The Movie: “Indignation” at Harkins Shea 14 Theatre, 7354 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale at 7 pm. Join Or Adam for a movie and discussion of James Schamus’ film at the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival. $11/person; reservations needed by Feb. 10. 480-865-4710 or [email protected].
Feb. 22
Handmaker Lecture with Rabbi Helen Cohn at Handmaker in the Rubin Café, 2221 N Rosemont Blvd., Tucson from 10-11 am. Join Rabbi Cohn for a close reading of Psalm 23 (The Lord is my shepherd…), and explore how it can speak to each of us personally. 520-322-3632 or handmaker.org.
Feb. 23
Cardozo Society General Counsel Forum at Perkins Coie, 2901 N Central Ave. #2000, Phoenix from 7:30-9:30 am. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Business & Professionals Groups for an informative panel featuring in-house attorneys for mid to large companies. Panel moderated by Eliot Kaplan, partner at Perkins Coie. Jewish professionals and students in the legal field welcome. $36 professional; $18 student. Includes breakfast. Dietary laws observed. Register by Feb. 21 at jewishphoenix.org.
Feb. 24
Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon. See page 96.
Singles Shabbat Dinner with Project Jewish Love at Congregation Beth Tefillah, 10636 N 71st Way #1, Scottsdale at 6 pm. All single Jews 40+ are welcome to attend. You do not need to attend the Shabbat Prayer Service to attend the dinner. You do not have to be Orthodox to attend the dinner. Advance registration required; RSVP to projectjewishlove.com.
Feb. 25
Singles Saturday Night Havdalah Party with Project Jewish Love at a private residence at 7 pm. All Single Jews 40+ are welcome to enjoy Havdalah and kosher-style meal. Address provided upon RSVP. All Jewish backgrounds welcome. Contact [email protected] or projectjewishlove.com.
Feb. 26
Chabad Celebrates 40 Years. See page 97.
Feb. 28
Schmooze & Pastry with Chani at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 11 am-noon. Enjoy homemade pastries and stimulating conversation with Chani. A collaboration with Smile On Seniors. Contact Chani at
602-492-7670 or [email protected].
March 1
Mega Israel 2017. See page 91.
