CHRYSALIS CEO TO DISCUSS DOMESTIC ABUSE WITHIN THE JEWISH HOME
Chrysalis President and CEO Patricia Klahr will discuss domestic abuse within the Jewish home as part of the Speakers Series on Feb. 3 at 7:30 pm at Beth Ami Temple, 3535 E Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley.
For over 30 years, Chrysalis has been servicing the needs of women, children and men throughout the Valley who are trying to break the cycle of violence and abuse with an array of comprehensive services. These include shelters and transitional housing, outpatient counseling, court victim and lay legal advocacy, offender treatment programs, children’s services and community education.
Klahr, who also serves on the Governor’s Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women, has helmed the organization for the last 18 years, after having worked in many different capacities at Chrysalis, including college intern and overnight advocate.
The nonprofit organization’s Chai Program meets the special needs of Jewish families that experience domestic violence. Cornerstones of the program include individual counseling, kosher meals in the shelter, and community education and prevention programs for temples, schools and other Jewish organizations.
“If we can help education, whether it’s at a temple or in a newspaper or magazine, then we are doing our job,” explains Klahr. The domestic violence prevention advocate was listed as one of Arizona Jewish Life Magazine’s Empowered Women of 2016.
The public is encouraged to attend this informative evening of discussion. A brief Shabbat service will be held before Klahr speaks followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. Light refreshments will follow. The event is free; however, reservations are required. For more information, contact 602-956-0805 or [email protected].
HISTORIC EVENING WITH ANNE FRANK’S STEPSISTER
Eva Schloss will share her experiences as the childhood friend and stepsister of Anne Frank, including accounts of the publishing of Anne’s famed diary.
The presentation will take place on Feb. 13 at 7 pm at The Camelback Golf Club, 7847 N Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, and will be suitable for people of all ages. This is a special opportunity to hear a first-hand account from someone whose life intersected with one of the most compelling figures in our history.
Since 1985, Eva has devoted herself to holocaust education and global peace. She has recounted her wartime experiences in more than one thousand speaking engagements. She has written two books and has had a play written about her life. In 1999 Eva signed the Anne Frank Peace Declaration along with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and the niece of Raul Wallenberg, a legendary figure who rescued thousands of Jews in Budapest.
Chabad of Paradise Valley and JPhoenix Young Jewish Professionals are honored to sponsor the event. Sponsorships are available (starting at $180) and there will be a “meet & greet” and book signing for sponsors. Individual tickets are $25 at the door or $18 if purchased by Feb. 1. For reservations or more information, contact 480-788-9310 or visit jewishparadisevalley.com/annefrank.
BRIGHTER TOMORROW LUNCHEON
Jewish Family & Children’s Service is holding its annual Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon at 11:45 am on Feb. 24 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, 2400 E Missouri Ave., Phoenix.
Learn how JFCS touches lives with their programs and strengthens the community by offering high-quality behavioral health and social services to children, families and adults of all ages, in accordance with a Jewish value system that cares about all humanity.
The topic for the luncheon is foster care and features guest speaker, Andrew Bridge, director of the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, whose mission is to elevate the lives of those most vulnerable in Maricopa County. Andrew spent age 7 through 18 in foster care in Los Angeles. He began his legal career representing impoverished children in Alabama’s state psychiatric hospitals and mental health facilities and children in its foster care system. He played a critical role in streamlining foster children’s adoptions and establishing National Adoption Day. He is also a New York Times bestselling author for his book, Hopes Boy.
Registration for the luncheon is due by Feb. 14. Tickets are $180 for individuals ($100 for ages 40 and under). To register and for more information, contact Jayne Plotkin at 602-567-8334 or [email protected].
CHABAD CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
Chabad of Arizona will celebrate its 40th Anniversary Dinner and Silent Auction at 5 pm on Feb. 26 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale, 5001 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. During the event the Chabad will be honoring Michael and Judith Bernstein, Drs. Barry and Chiky Goldberg, Loren and Barbara Greenberg and Mr. Zalman Segal.
Chabad has centers in Anthem, ASU, North Phoenix, Flagstaff, U of A, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Glendale, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Mesa and Tucson that service their respective communities with Hebrew schools, synagogues, day camps, mikvaot and a growing variety of classes and one-on-one learning groups for all ages.
Chabad Lubavitch of Arizona is dedicated to providing an open-door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish values and identity to all people, regardless of background, color, philosophy or level of commitment.
Chabad serves individuals and families looking for a non-judgmental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience.
Dinner reservations are $250, please RSVP by Feb. 16. For more information or to make reservations, visit chabadaz.com.
SHEMESH SNEAK PEEK AT THE J
The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center at 12701 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale will answer all your questions about what to do with the kids this summer at their Sneak Peek event on Feb. 26 from 1:30-4 pm.
Learn all about the variety of camp options Shemesh has to offer for summer fun, including cooking, art, theatre, science, engineering, sports and more! Sample camp activities and enjoy snacks and crafts. Meet the staff and tour the facility with its two indoor basketball courts, two heated pools, splash pad, climbing wall and more. Free and open to the community. For more information, contact 480-634.-4949 or [email protected].
CELEBRATION OF HERITAGE CONCERT SERIES
Tucson Jewish Community Center (the Tucson J) is pleased to announce a series of four concerts, The Celebration of Heritage Concert Series. The series will be hosted by Roza Simkhovich and includes performances by The Arizona Symphonic Winds, Cantor Janece E. Cohen, Camerata Sonora and Joe Bourne and The Trio. All performances will be held at 6:30 pm at the Tucson J, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. The concert dates are Feb 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17.
Roza Simkhovich holds a MS from Kaliningrad State Technical University, Russia and M.Ed. from University of Arizona, Tucson. She is an educator with more than 30 years of experience and a former Senior Lecturer in the Department of Russian and Slavic Studies at the University of Arizona and with OASIS. A former board member of the Tucson J in the 1980s, she started “The Celebration of Heritage Concert Series,” which returns this year.
Tickets for each performance are $10 for non-members and $9 for members of The J. Tickets can be purchased for all four concerts for $40 for non-members and $36 for members of The J. Tickets can be purchased at tucsonjcc.org.
