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Jewish Women Of BestJewish Women Of upfront_cvr-7.indd 1 1/21/16 12:51 PM What does the Federation do? We help people. Your donation to the Federation fosters Jewish education, inspires young Jewish adults, cares for Jewish seniors and forges ties with Israel. Together we make an , amazing difference in people s�� lives by ... taking care of Jews in need, building community, creating vibrant Jewish life, and inventing the future. ... increasing understanding and support of Israel- through education, experiential connections and providing a community voice. ... engaging with young adult Jews and enabling them to define Jewish family in ways they find meaningful. ... helping older adults remain active, healthy, and living independently in their communities longer. That’s it. That’s what we do. WE HELP PEOPLE. Give today. Create tomorrow. Helping Jews in need and building vibrant Jewish communities here, in Israel and throughout the world. 480.634.4900 x1299 | jewishphoenix.org/donate Jewish News upfront_cvr-7.indd 2 1/21/16 12:52 PM xW[a pviviqa fKWN ',av va SvK mc' A woman of valor, who is worthy of her? Her value is far beyond pearls. (Proverbs 31:10) Gail Baer and Brooke Levy With profound gratitude for the blessings of your leadership and all that you do for Congregation Beth Israel. WE ARE SO PROUD AND BLESSED BY YOU With Admiration and Love, Rabbi Stephen Kahn Rabbi Rony Keller Cathy Rabinovitch, Executive Director BEST OF JEWISH PHOENIX 2016 1 upfront_cvr-7.indd 3 1/21/16 12:56 PM 14 Features In every generation by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell .............................6 30 Woman of valor by Marilyn Hawkes .............................14 Bonds of sisterhood In the by Leisah Woldoff .............................30 spotlight Blazing their own trail 10 Gail Baer by Salvatore Caputo .............................44 12 Shelley Cohn 20 Shternie Deitsch 22 Rabbi Elana Kanter 44 Women in photos 24 Cindy The year in review Landesman .............................53 26 Brooke Levy 34 Kaylie Marsh 36 Talyah Sands 40 Judy Schaffert 42 Beth Jo Zeitzer Cover designed by Derek Tazioli 2 Jewish News upfront_cvr-7.indd 4 1/22/16 11:15 AM Preserving the Past, Enriching the Present, Ensuring the Future PreservingSince 1972, the the Past, Staff EnrichingJewish theCommunity Present, EnsuringFoundation the Futurehas been PUBLISHER Jaime Stern the most trusted, MANAGING EDITOR For more independentthan 40 years, resourcethe Jewish Leisah Woldoff Community Foundati on has helped individualsfor achieve Jewish their philanthropy charitable ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR in Greater Phoenix. Salvatore Caputo goals, and organizati ons secure their fi nancial future. SPECIAL CONTENT EDITOR We help individuals and families achieve their charitable goals, Jennifer Goldberg Thanks toand you, help the otherFoundati organizations on has awarded secure moretheir thanfinancial $48 millionfuture. in CONTRIBUTING WRITER grants to Jewish and non-Jewish organizati ons since 2002. Marilyn Hawkes Thanks to you, the Foundation has awarded more than $45 million in grants to Jewish and non-Jewish organizations since ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES You don’t have to be wealthy to work with us. Susan Breakstone 2002. • Simplify and direct your charitable giving with a donor advised fund Susan Kabat You don’t have to be wealthy to work with us. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Jewish News, 1430 E. Missouri Ave., Suite B225, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Vol. 68 No. 23 • February 2016 MIM.org | 480.478.6000 | Open Daily 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 BEST OF JEWISH PHOENIX 2016 3 upfront_cvr-7.indd 5 1/25/16 7:30 AM From the editor ow, she’s great!” It’s been a common refrain in the THE PROMISE “WJewish News o ce the past several OF A LIFETIME months, as we’ve worked on our Best of Jewish Phoenix: Jewish Women special issue. ARTFULLY CURATED AMIDST The women featured in these pages make an FIVE DIAMOND LUXURY immeasurable contribution to the Valley Jewish community: They teach children and adults; they Every unforgettable moment draped in splendor and romance, a breathtaking raise and give money for worthy causes; they backdrop for the start of forever. give their talents and their time to organizations; and they lead synagogues and businesses. They inspired us with their energy, their values, their dedication and their commitment to tzedakah and tikkun olam, and we hope that you are similarly inspired when you read their stories. We’d like to thank all the readers who took the time to participate in the Best of Jewish Phoenix: Jewish Women nomination process; we wish we had the time and space to feature every one of the nominees, as they were all wonderful suggestions. From all of us at Jewish News, we wish you the best in 2016. The Phoenician 6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 Jennifer Goldberg Special Content Editor 4 Jewish News upfront_cvr-7.indd 6 1/21/16 12:58 PM A picture is worth a thousand words Make each life-changing event count www.kenbrownstudio.com Capture It Forever • Heirloom Photography: Prints & Albums Ken Brown Photography 480-225-2299 [email protected] shoots latest my for on FB Photography Brown See Ken Ultimately, it’s your experience that matters. To be sure, we’re proud of our 27 years Savor fine dining every day. of experience in senior living. And feel assured that assisted living But, to us, what really matters is your services are always available if needed. experience at our communities. We invite you to experience Maravilla We do everything with that idea clearly Scottsdale for yourself at a complimentary in mind. So, go ahead, enjoy yourself lunch and tour. with great social opportunities and amenities. Please call 480.447.2381 to schedule. 7325 E. Princess Blvd. Experience Maravilla for Scottsdale, AZ • 480.447.2381 yourself at a personal tour. RESORT RETIREMENT LIVING MaravillaScottsdale.com Call now to schedule. Casitas | Courtyard Residences | Independent & Assisted Living | Memory Care BEST OF JEWISH PHOENIX 2016 5 upfront_cvr-7.indd 7 1/22/16 10:05 AM In every generation by rabbi bonnie koppell rom the earliest partnership of Abraham and Sarah, the Jewish community has been blessed by strong women Fleaders. In every generation, women example to those who would wish have provided examples of wisdom, to accelerate their own studies. When her husband, Rabbi Meir, prayed for the demise courage and compassion. As we of some hooligans plaguing their neighborhood, Beruriah celebrate the accomplishments of reminded him that it is not the death of sinners that we seek, but, rather, that they should cease from sin women in our own community, we are (Brachot 10a). She chides Rabbi Yossi when he asks her humbled by the role models who have for directions, pointing out that he could have asked the same question in fewer words and upheld the rabbinic provided the foundation on which we principle not to overly engage in conversation with women (Eruvin 53b). stand. When their sons die, it is Beruriah who fi nds a gentle way to inform her husband, appealing to his sense of honor that she must return to the owner a treasure that had been Deborah is one of seven women whom the tradition names given to her to guard. Only then does she show him the as a neviah (prophetess). Leadership during the period of bodies of their beloved children. Scholarship, compassion, the Judges arose organically, by acclamation of the people. keen feminist wit: These are the legacy of Beruriah. Deborah was the fi fth of these judges; she presided over 40 Moving through history, it was not uncommon for years of peace. women to support their families through various business In addition to adjudicating disputes from her offi ce enterprises, allowing their husbands to focus on prayer under a tree, Deborah was sought out as a military leader. and learning. Gluckel, born in Hamburg, Germany, in The Israelites were plagued by attacks, and the great 1646, left a unique memoir that off ers insight into the general of the day, Barak, refused to go to battle without lives of women in her generation.
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