SIMCHA VENUES
ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
Mel Kessler, Board President
Dr. Lawrence Bell, Ph.D., Executive Director
Jeffrey Schesnol, PMP, Ordained Madrikh, Associate Executive Director
Stacy Faherty, Events Manager
122 E. Culver St., Phoenix
602-241-7870 • azjhs.org
sfaherty@azjhs.org
Beautifully restored historic venue is available for weddings, b’nai mitzvot and celebrations. Open to people of all faiths. Main hall has original hardwood floors and 10-foot arched windows; also a museum gallery and lovely outdoor garden terrace.
INA LEVINE JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-481-7123 • iljcc.org
info@iljcc.org
Offers a variety of airy, open multi-use spaces for events of all kinds, including bar/bat mitzvahs, classes, conferences, fundraisers, meetings, parties, weddings, receptions and more. Kosher catering on-site through Milk+Honey Espresso Bar & Eatery.
ODYSEA AQUARIUM
Amram Knishinsky, PhD, Founder & CEO
Ran Knishinsky, Chief Marketing Officer
9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale
480-291-8000
odyseaaquarium.com
eventsales@odyseaaquarium.com
Incorporate the extraordinary into your special event at OdySea Aquarium! Have a wedding by the water or sip cocktails while gazing at fascinating sea life. From intimate receptions and bar/bat mitzvahs to corporate gatherings and black tie galas, OdySea Aquarium provides a unique experience and lasting memories. Offering a variety of venue space options, your event can be customized to fit your vision and needs and the guest list can even include a penguin or a sloth!
MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY
16405 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-333-4110
maggianos.com
Come celebrate something special at Maggiano’s Little Italy! With magnificently decorated event spaces and private banquet rooms, plus a well-dressed, attentive staff, Maggiano’s is the perfect Scottsdale party venue for any special occasion. Whether you’re throwing an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, bar/bat mitzvah or just want a bigger space for a business meeting or birthday party, let our Private Dining Managers make your next gathering easy, memorable, and above all – delicious!
MINI SOCIAL AZ
Chloe Liberman, Operations Manager
MaryAnn Lieb, Public Relations
7116 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale
480-935-3357
minisocialaz.com
info@minisocialaz.com
Mini Social is Old Town Scottsdale’s newest kid-friendly event space. Available for private events: birthdays, baby and bridal showers, reveal parties and mitzvahs. Located in the 5th Avenue Boutiques in Downtown Scottsdale, Mini Social offers parents indoor drop-in play/work time, meet-ups, classes while a delicious menu service provided by Herb Box and Cartel Cold Brew Coffee is on tap. Daily drop-in rates apply and are ideal for children age 6 years and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Private event and rental available.
GENETIC TESTING
JEWISH GENETIC DISEASES CENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #201, Scottsdale
480-668-3347
jewishgeneticsphx.org
info@jewishgeneticsphx.org
(See full listing in Agencies & Organizations)
CANTOR
CANTOR ROGER EISENBERG
480-656-0103
cantorroger17@gmail.com
Cantor Roger officiates at lifecycle events including weddings, funerals, baby namings and worship services. He has also trained more than one thousand b’nai mitzvah students.
MOHELS
PAUL M. BLOCK, MD, FACS
5750 W. Thunderbird Road #B-200, Glendale
602-375-1700 arizonaurologyspecialists.com
RICHARD DOBRUSIN, DO
1124 E. McKellips Road #110, Mesa
480-882-7370
KEITH DVEIRIN, MD
7340 E. Speedway #104, Tucson
520-547-7045
STEVEN HAUBEN, MD
3301 N. Miller Road #170, Scottsdale
480-661-4131
RABBI MENDY LIPSKIER
11010 N. Saguaro Blvd. #105, Fountain Hills
480-776-4763 • azbris.com
ROBERT S. LIPSON, MD
2525 E. Arizona Biltmore Circle #C-236, Phoenix
602-426-9772 • psa.md
RABBI YOSEF SEMEL
Phoenix
602-326-3885 • azmohel.com
ALAN B. SINGER, MD
602-705-3501
dralansinger.com
MIKVAHS (MIKVAOT)
MIKVAH CHAYA MUSHKA
Chabad of Phoenix
2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix
602-317-7993, 602-509-7430 chabadaz.com
MIKVAH OF TUCSON
Congregation Young Israel
2443 E. Fourth St., Tucson
520-326-8362 youngisraeltucson.com
PERACH YISROEL COMMUNITY MIKVEH
(also offers a kailim mikvah, located in the courtyard)
Congregation Chofetz Chayim
5150 E. Fifth St., Tucson
520-747-7780 • tucsontorah.org
PHOENIX KEILIM MIKVAH
(for utensils; located in the back of the building)
Phoenix Community Kollel
6516 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
602-348-1475
STEIN FAMILY COMMUNITY MIKVEH
Congregation Beth Israel
10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale
480-951-0323 ext. 141
CHEVRA KADISHA
(Jewish Burial Society)
CHEVRA KADISHA OF NORTHERN ARIZONA
Temple B’rith Shalom
2077 Brohner Way, Prescott
928-708-0018
brithshalom-az.org
CHEVRA KADISHA OF PHOENIX
515 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix
602-277-8858
CHOFETZ CHAYIM CHEVRA KADISHA OF TUCSON
5150 E. Fifth St., Tucson
520-591-5292
PHOENIX WOMENS CHEVRA KADISHA
Operating at Sinai Mortuary
4538 N. 16th St., Phoenix
602-703-9446
CEMETERIES & MORTUARIES
BETH EL CEMETERY
Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery
2300 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix
602-944-3359
bethelphoenix.com
BETH ISRAEL MEMORIAL CEMETERY
305 S. 35th Ave., Phoenix
480-951-0323 • cbiaz.org/cemetery
EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY & CEMETERY
5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson
520-885-6741
EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY
3015 N. Oracle Road, Tucson
520-257-4831 evergreenmortuary-cemetery.com
GARDEN OF SHALOM AT PHOENIX MEMORIAL PARK
200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix
623-434-7000
GREEN ACRES MORTUARY & CEMETERY
Sections for Har Zion Congregation, Temple Emanuel of Tempe and Temple Solel
401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale
480-945-2654
MARANA MORTUARY & CEMETERY
12146 W. Barnett Road, Marana
520-682-9900 maranamortuarycemetery.com
MT. SINAI CEMETERY
Sandy Rife, General Manager
24210 N. 68th St., Phoenix
480-585-6060
mtsinaicemetery.com
info@mtsinaicemetery.com
Mt. Sinai is a Jewish cemetery that cares about the Jewish community. The cemetery is Jewish owned and operated, and welcomes both Jewish and intermarried families. Sidewalks in front of every grave provide the utmost respect, and the beautiful outdoor pavilion can be used for funeral services. Our caring and professional staff provides every family with exceptional customer care. Preplanning is available and prices are guaranteed – it’s a gift you give to your family.
PARADISE MEMORIAL GARDENS & MAUSOLEUM
9300 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
480-860-2300
SINAI MORTUARY OF ARIZONA
Jonathan Perlman, 3rd Generation Jewish Funeral Director
4538 N 16th St., Phoenix
602-248-0030
sinaimortuary.net
sinaimortuary@cox.net
The Valley’s only Jewish Funeral Home. Established in 1971. Member of the Jewish Funeral Directors of America.
