JEWISH ADULT ED
Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley, 13702 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West will offer adult classes weekly throughout the month of September, taught by Rabbi Leo Michel Abrami. All are welcome to register for these classes whether they are members of the congregation or not. Topics include “Kabbalah: a Spiritual Path beyond Organized Religion” and “History of Zionism and the State of Israel, from Theodor Herzl to Our Days,” beginning Sept. 7; “Reading Hebrew with the Mnemonic Method” (two sessions) and “Biblical Hebrew: a Textual Study of the Book of Jonah” (must be able to read Hebrew) beginning Sept. 12. For further information and registration, call 623-584-7210 between 9 am and 12 noon, Mon.-Fri.
A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley, 13702 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West will hold a luncheon and ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 12 noon to commemorate and pay tribute to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. The Civilian Air Patrol will present the colors and Rabbi Leo Abrami will open the tribute with a prayer, followed by reading of scriptures by Rabbi Shelley Moss, Reverend Deanne Self Price and Pastor Stephen Beyer. Guest speaker is U.S. Rep. Trent Franks. The event is open to the public at no charge, but reservations are required. To RSVP call 623-584-7210 between 9 am and 12 noon, Mon.-Fri., by Sept. 2.
WINE AND CHEESE OPEN HOUSE
Beth Ami Temple (sanctuary located inside Palo Cristi Church), 3535 E Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley invites the community to attend its Open House on Friday, Sept. 16 from 6 -7:30 pm and discover more about the “small temple with a big heart.” Meet Rabbi Arthur Abrams and cantorial soloist Pam Beitman, learn about the centrally-located congregation’s social groups and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese. After the welcome reception, stay for Friday night services to meet current members and discover more information about the congregation’s speakers series, concerts, community involvement. For details, call 602-956-0805 or visit bethamitemple.org.
MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT AND SILENT AUCTION
The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Northwest Division is holding a Mah Jongg Tournament and Silent Auction on Sept. 18 at 190 W Magee Road #162, Tucson. Registration starts at 9:30 am and the tournament runs from 10 am-3 pm. The $36 fee includes breakfast, buffet lunch, registration, prizes and favors. Proceeds support the federation’s maintenance and operation. Players should bring their own 2016 National Mah Jongg League Card. RSVP with payment by Friday, Sept. 9 by calling 520-505-4161. Space is limited, reserve your spot today!
YOUNG FAMILIES PLAY AT THE SPLASH PAD
To end the summer, Schmooze Young Families (20s-40s) is making a stop at the splash pad at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale on Sunday, Sept. 18 between 10-11:30 am. For additional details and to RSVP, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.
LUCY AHARISH: NO APOLOGIES
Join Israeli Arab journalist Lucy Aharish in an honest and open dialogue about daily life in Israeli society on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Lucy’s lecture is built on her experience as a journalist for i24 News and Channel 2 News in Israel. As an Arab Israeli, Lucy stands, both personally and professionally, at the center of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She will share how this has affected her daily life. Highlights include Lucy’s experience as the torch lighter at the annual Israel Independence Day ceremony and how a terrorist attacked her family and changed her life forever. Join us for a memorable lecture (followed by Q&A) as we hear the stories of one of the most well-respected and strongest women in the Israeli communications field. For more information: shahare@vosjcc.org. Visit lucyarizona.eventbrite.com for tickets.
THE POWER OF YOU
Oncologist Linda Benaderet shares how to support those with breast cancer and reduce your risk of disease in “The Power of You Speaker Series: Lessons I Learned from My Patients,” on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 pm at Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road #B, Scottsdale. Celebrate life with laughter, togetherness and a fun dance lesson. Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Women’s Philanthropy. $18 includes dessert; dietary laws observed. Register at jewishphoenix/thepowerofyou.
JEWISH GENETICS EDUCATION AND SCREENING
The Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix is offering free or subsidized screening for the entire Jewish community at its Education and Screening Event on Sept. 25,10 am-3 pm at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Knowledge is Power! GetScreenedAZ.org.
JEWISH REVIVAL IN EASTERN EUROPE
Dan Fellner, a three-time Fulbright Scholar to Eastern Europe, will be giving a lecture about Jewish life in the region at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler on Sunday, Sept. 25, 4-5:30 pm. The lecture is free and open to the public. Fellner’s highly visual presentation, titled “Witnessing a Jewish Revival in Eastern Europe,” chronicles the presenter’s in-depth experiences with Jewish life in the region and reveals his optimism for a continued Jewish revival there. There will be light refreshments. For more information, call 480-897-0588 or visit evjcc.org.
LADIES FIRST: LEADING IN CAREER & COMMUNITY
Panelists Abbie Fink of HMA Public Relations, Denise Resnik of DRA Collective, Julia Rosen of the Thunderbird Academy at Arizona State University and moderator Ilana Lowery of the Phoenix Business Journal share how they sustain busy professional lives while maintaining a deep commitment to community on Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 pm at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. $10 includes wine and appetizers; dietary laws observed. Complimentary childcare available. Register at jewishphoenix.org/ladiesfirst.
PARKINSON’S 101
Parkinson’s disease experts from the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute offer a free course for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families. The four-week curriculum covers basic neurology and the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, medication, nutrition, exercise, mind-body connection, complementary health, sleep disorders and depression, care giving, how to talk to your doctor and any other topics of interest to the group. The weekly sessions will be held every Friday from 10 am – 12 noon, starting Sept. 30 at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Resource Link at 877-602-4111 to reserve a spot for Parkinson’s 101.
