The continuance of a strong Jewish community depends on the involvement of the younger generations. In Arizona, there are many possibilities for young adults to become involved. There are opportunities to serve on boards, connect with others through business or social networks, or expand your knowledge of Judaism through religious studies.
Whatever way you are looking to become more engaged in the community, we have resources to help.
COLLEGE
ASU CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDIES
Arizona State University, Lattie F. Coor Hall #4465
975 S. Myrtle Ave., Tempe
480-965-7767
jewishstudies.clas.asu.edu
CHABAD JEWISH STUDENT CENTER
Northern Arizona University
928-255-5756
jewishflagstaff.com
NORTHBRIDGE COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM
Allison Mintz, Executive Director
7000 E. Shea Blvd. #J-262, Scottsdale
480-991-3686
northbridgeaz.org
[email protected]
NorthBridge is Maricopa County’s only college support program that specializes in helping students who learn differently succeed in postsecondary educational endeavors. NorthBridge’s mission is to provide support, resources, and guidance to postsecondary students with learning differences age 16-26 as they transition to, persist and succeed in postsecondary education leading to increased completion rates for this growing college-going population.
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES
Professor J. Edward Wright, Director
John Winchester, Outreach Coordinator, [email protected]
Martha Castleberry, Business Manager, [email protected]
845 N. Park Ave. #420, Tucson
520-626-5758
judaic.arizona.edu
The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies seeks to explore people in all their marvelous diversity, as individuals, within their own communities and within their larger societies. Our expertise in Judaic languages, history, religion and culture provides a deep understanding of Jews and Judaism on their own terms through time and across cultures. Our faculty, courses, other academic resources and lecture series offer educational opportunities for University of Arizona students, for the Tucson community and for interested parties nationally and internationally.
CAMPUS GROUPS
CHABAD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
1436 E. Drachman St., Tucson
520-820-8939
chabadua.com
HILLEL AT NAU
PO Box 15300, Flagstaff
928-523-5371
HILLEL JEWISH STUDENT CENTER AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Debbie Yunker Kail, Executive Director
[email protected]
Madeline Dolgin, Student Life Coordinator
[email protected]
Mikayla Laufer Stokes, Birthright Coordinator
[email protected]
1012 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
480-967-7563
hillelasu.org
[email protected]
Coming to ASU or know someone who is? Email us to learn about special freshmen welcome programs and giveaways. Open to students at ASU and area schools, Hillel has something for everyone. Open 9 am-8:30 pm, there’s always food, people to hang out with and a quiet spot to get work done. Celebrate Shabbat and holidays, receive mentorship from community members, be a leader, make lifelong friendships and travel on our Birthright Israel trip.
JAC AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
69 W. 13th St., Tempe
myjac.org
JAC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
2146 E. Fourth St., Tucson
myjac.org
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND ON CAMPUS
5010 E. Shea Blvd. #230, Scottsdale
480-447-8100 ext. 983
jnf.org/college
ROHR CHABAD AT ASU
971 S. Ash Ave., Tempe
480-736-8672
jewishasu.com
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HILLEL
1245 E. Second St., Tucson
520-624-6561
uahillel.org
YOUNG ADULT
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
3718 E. River Road #100, Tucson
520-577-9393
jfsa.org
JNFUTURE
Yanive Shmoel, Board Chair
Leila Mikal, Campaign Executive, JNFuture
5010 E. Shea Blvd. #230, Scottsdale
480-447-8100
jnf.org
JNFuture is a community of young professionals and supporters of Jewish National Fund, ages 22-40, who share a commitment and passion for Israel. It engages and energizes its members through a variety of local, social and educational programming, as well as exciting opportunities to visit Israel.
MOISHE HOUSE
moishehouse.org/houses/Phoenix
[email protected]
MOISHE HOUSE WITHOUT WALLS
moishehouse.org/mhwow
NOWGEN
Kelly Harris, Senior Development Associate
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #201, Scottsdale
480-481-7010
jewishphoenix.org/nowgen
[email protected]
NowGen is a Federation initiative that encourages Jewish young adults ages 21-45 to LIVE, LEAD and GIVE Jewish and to foster a deeper connection to the local Jewish community through meaningful programs such as social events, Shabbat dinners and service projects.
ADULT EDUCATION
ADULT EDUCATION ACADEMY
Temple Emanu-El
225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson
520-327-4501
templeemanueltucson.org
BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION OF GREATER PHOENIX
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #206, Scottsdale
480-634-8050
bjephoenix.org
JEWISH ENRICHMENT CENTER
515 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix
480-420-7613
phxjec.org
JEWISH LEARNING CENTER
10215 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-998-1410
chabadofscottsdale.org
JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE
2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix
602-944-2753
chabadaz.com
PHOENIX COMMUNITY KOLLEL
6516 N. Seventh St. #104, Phoenix
602-433-0300
aztorah.com
SOUTHWEST TORAH INSTITUTE
5150 E. Fifth St., Tucson
520-747-7780
tucsontorah.org
THE WOMEN’S JEWISH LEARNING CENTER
7825 E Paradise Lane, Scottsdale
602-402-4173
womenlearning.org
TUCSON COALITION FOR JEWISH EDUCATION
3718 E. River Road, Tucson
520- 577-9393
jfsa.org/cje
ADULT SOCIAL & NETWORK GROUPS
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONALS GROUP
Jaime Fox, Development Associate
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-481-1752
jewishphoenix.org/bp
[email protected]
Strengthens relationships among Jewish professionals through education, networking and communal and philanthropic engagement. Three divisions: Cardozo Society (Legal), Chai Tech and Real Estate & Finance.
FEDERATION AFFINITY GROUPS – TUCSON
Maimonides Society (medical professionals)
Cardozo Society (law professionals and students)
Real Estate and Allied Professionals
3718 E. River Road, Tucson
520-577-9393 ext. 118
jfsa.org
JEWISH BUSINESS NETWORK ARIZONA
602-635-8955
jbnaz.org
JEWISH SOCIAL GROUP OF CAVE CREEK AND CAREFREE
Contact person: Ora Kurland, 203-223-0133
JFSA PRIDE
3800 E. River Road, Tucson
520-299-3000 ext. 168
jewishtucson.org/lgbt
L’CHAIM YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AZ
lchaimyp.com
PHOENIX JEWISH SINGLES
meetup.com/Active-Jewish-Singles
PROJECT JEWISH LOVE
7119 E. Shea Blvd. #109-189, Scottsdale
projectjewishlove.com
SCHMOOZE
[email protected]
azschmooze.com
SHABBAT DINNER CLUB
Phoenix/Scottsdale
480-451-7505
[email protected]
HAVURAH SUN CITY OROVALLEY
1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley
520-820-0171
havurahscov.com
TUCSON JEWISH SINGLES OVER 40
[email protected]
YOUNG JEWISH PROFESSIONALS
480-998-1410
chabadofscottsdale.org
YOUNG LEADERSHIP OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
jfsa.org/get-involved/young-leadership
