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Community Directory 2014 3 publisher’s letter Publisher's Letter Think local — this newspaper does owned newspaper exists in synergy with a strong, vibrant Jewish com- From the Publisher the Jewish community here has had munity. Jaime Stern this strong, local, family-owned business serving its needs for 65 So, why are we running the n March 31, my husband, years. In today’s transitory business paper now? Well, because of all of Jeff, and I took the helm of world — full of mergers, acquisi- the above. Jewish News. As you can tions and outright failures — that Most of all, we believe in com- O munity, particularly our communi- imagine, a lot of the time since then stability is indeed something to be has been spent in transition, taking proud of. ty. We believe that our community care of the details of moving in and Jewish News has been able to needs a central voice, one that can setting up. have that strength because of you, cover the entire Jewish spectrum As part of taking ownership, a Jewish community that believes from Orthodox to secular, and I have been making the rounds in having a local community paper. that providing that central voice of the community, meeting with What does “local community pa- deepens the connections we have agency heads, clergy, staffers and per” mean? To me, it means not just to each other. lay volunteers. I am constantly covering the news here, but serving We believe that such grass-roots humbled by the amazing work the community and being part of connections can integrate our our communal agencies do, by the it. Jewish News and its employees community into a high-functioning dedicated clergy available to every- are woven into the fabric of this Jewish community. one across the spectrum of Judaism community. We worship with you, Like it or not, we are all family. and by the selfless volunteers who we support the Jewish agencies, Sometimes, families disagree, but have made it their mission to make we enjoy simchas here and we feel at the end of the day we are all in the Valley their Jewish home. the painful events with you, too. this together and from strength As I’ve listened to these com- We are also big believers in local to strength shall our community continue to prosper and grow. munity members speak about their business. We believe that a commu- - challenges and opportunities and nity’s strength rests on strong local Jewish News has kept a wonder why they love living and working businesses. fully faithful relationship with its in the Valley, I have been asked fre- That’s a major reason that Jewish readers for 65 years. We couldn’t quently, “Why are you doing this?” News is a member of Local First have done it without advertisers Why did we take on the chal- Arizona. We like Local First’s sim- who were just as faithful. That’s lenge of publishing this community ple, but powerful analysis of how a powerful message. How many newspaper? The answer is simple: local business boosts our economy: companies today can say the same Jeff and I value our Jewish heritage For every $100 spent at a locally thing? and community, and we believe in owned business, $73 remains in the I think that when you know mission-based work. Our mission local community. Conversely, for who you are, when you know your is to serve this Jewish community every $100 spent at a business that “brand,” you generate a sense of with a newspaper that continues to is not locally owned, $57 leaves the purpose, leadership and success tell the story of our community’s community and a mere $43 stays that strengthens the fabric of the “journey” in the desert. here. entire community. That’s why We’re proud of the Phoenix A strong community newspaper we’re here. provides gifts that transcend the Jewish News story, and believe it should make our entire community generations, an unfolding tapes- Contact Jaime Stern at
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PEORIA Arizona Science Center Cutler✡Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center 8401 W. Monroe St. 600 E. Washington St. 122 E. Culver St. Peoria, AZ 85345; 623-773-7000 Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-716-2000 Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-241-7870 www.peoriaaz.com www.azscience.org Contact: Arizona Jewish Historical Society PHOENIX Arizona State Capitol and Museum www.azjhs.org 200 W. Washington St. 1700 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003; 602-262-6011 Phoenix, AZ 85007; 602-926-3620 Desert Botanical Garden www.phoenix.gov www.azlibrary.gov/museum 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008; 480-941-1225 SCOTTSDALE ASU Gammage Auditorium www.dbg.org 7447 E. Indian School Road 1200 S. Forest Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251; 480-312-3111 Tempe, AZ 85287 Heard Museum www.scottsdaleaz.gov Box Office: 480-965-3434 2301 N. Central Ave. www.asugammage.com Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-252-8848 TEMPE www.heard.org 31 E. Fifth St. Arizona Theatre Company Tempe, AZ 85281; 480-350-4311 Office: 400 E. Van Buren St., Suite 720 Herberger Theater Center www.tempe.gov Phoenix, AZ 85004 222 E. Monroe St. Venue: Herberger Theater Center Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-254-7399 CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 www.herbergertheater.org Box Office: 602-256-6995 Ak-Chin Pavilion www.arizonatheatre.org Mesa Arts Center 2121 N. 83rd Ave. 1 E. Main St. Phoenix, AZ 85035; 602-254-7200 Boyce Thompson Southwestern Mesa, AZ 85201; 480-644-6500 www.livenation.com/venues/14282
Newcomer Facts Arboretum www.mesaartscenter.com 37615 U.S. Highway 60 Arizona Historical Society Superior, AZ 85173; (520) 689-2723 Musical Instrument Museum 1300 N. College Ave. www.ag.arizona.edu/BTA 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Tempe, AZ 85281; 480-929-9499 Phoenix, AZ 85050; 480-478-6000 www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org Celebrity Theatre www.mim.org 440 N. 32nd St. Arizona Museum for Youth Phoenix, AZ 85008; 602-267-1600 Orpheum Theatre 35 N. Robson St. www.celebritytheatre.com 203 W. Adams St. Mesa, AZ 85201; 480-644-2467 Phoenix, AZ 85003; 602-262-7272 www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com Chandler Center for the Arts www.ticketmaster.com/Orpheum- 250 N. Arizona Ave. Theatre-tickets-Phoenix/venue/204960 Arizona Opera Chandler, AZ 85225; 480-782-2680 1636 N. Central Ave. www.chandlercenter.org Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-266-7464 1625 N. Central Ave. www.azopera.com Comerica Theatre Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-257-1222 400 W. Washington St. www.phxart.org Phoenix, AZ 85003; 602-379-2800 www.comericatheatre.com
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The following information was prepared by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell on behalf of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix. The cycle of the Jewish holidays follows the Jewish calendar, which of the seasons, so celebrations often take place at the new moon or the is lunisolar-based, with an extra month added every few years to ac- full moon. For an urban-dwelling community, the Jewish calendar is a commodate the difference between the number of days in the lunar constant reminder of our agricultural origins as a people. versus the solar year (354 vs. 365). The date of the Jewish holiday never In the book of Genesis, we read in the story of creation: “And there changes, but it may vary as to when it falls on the Gregorian calendar was evening and there was morning, the first day,” etc. Since the Jewish by up to a month. Thus, we may speak of the holidays being “early” one day begins at sundown, many holidays, including the Sabbath, begin year and “late” the next, though the reality is that the date does not with candle-lighting on the night before the day on which the holiday change. In many instances, the holidays are connected with the cycle appears on the calendar.
ceremony on Saturday evening, when there season. SHABBAT are three stars present in the sky. The word In the month prior to the new year, we seek Saturday havdalah means “to make a distinction,” and it reconciliation with others from whom we may Ahad Ha-Am wrote that, “More than Israel is the moment of transition from the peace- be estranged, hoping to enter the new year has kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath has kept Is- ful rest of Shabbat back into the hustle and with a clean slate. Our prayers at this season rael.” Observance of Shabbat is the focal point bustle of weekday life. We light a candle with help us to focus on repentance, prayer and of community and family life, a weekly oppor- multiple wicks, smell fragrant spices and drink righteous giving as the means to seek recon- tunity for physical and spiritual nourishment. from the Kiddush cup. At the time of Havdalah, ciliation with the Holy One. We acknowledge The Torah offers two reasons for Shabbat. we invite the presence of the prophet Elijah, that we cannot ask God to forgive us for pain One is that we rest as a reminder that God expressing our hope that the messianic age we have caused to others until we have sought rested on the seventh day of Creation. We who might be ushered in at that sacred moment. forgiveness from those we may have hurt. are formed in the image of God also step back Following are three prayers for Shabbat, in The holiday is known as Yom HaDin, the Day from our frenetic pace of work. The second both Hebrew (transliterated) and English. of Judgment. We judge ourselves, and God reason is to recall the Exodus from Egypt, the On lighting Shabbat candles: judges our actions. formative focal point of the biblical narrative. Baruch aAtah Adonai Elohenu melech Rosh Hashana, fundamentally, is a reminder The essence of slavery is lack of control of ha’olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav vetzivanu that our actions have consequences. We one’s own time. By celebrating Shabbat, we l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat. imagine God opening the book of our lives express our dominion over our own activi- Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign and judging our behavior in the year that is ties, and actively demonstrate that we are of the universe, you make us holy with your drawing to a close. Rosh Hashana is also called not slaves to our work. For one day a week, mitzvot (commandments) and have given us Yom HaZikaron, the Day of Remembrance. It is we consciously withdraw from the cycle of the mitzvah of lighting Shabbat candles. a solemn time, and we spend many hours in creation and destruction, allowing the natural Kiddush (blessing over the wine). The com- prayer in the synagogue reflecting on our life world to be at rest. plete Shabbat Kiddush includes a paragraph and legacy. The shofar, ram’s horn, is sounded Shabbat begins in the home with a special describing both the completion of creation throughout our services, arousing our souls to meal. This is the ideal time to invite family and and a recounting of the Exodus: repentance. friends and to disconnect from the media, Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha’olam, Rosh Hashana begins, as do so many holi- which is so much a part of our lives. Many boray p’ri hagafen. days, with a festive meal at home, including people have the custom of giving tzedakah, Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign the lighting of candles and a special Kiddush. a donation for a just cause, just prior to the of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine. Traditional foods such as apples and honey are onset of the Sabbath. Candles are lit with a Hamotzi (blessing over the challah): consumed, expressing our hope for a sweet traditional blessing, and, if children are pres- Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha’olam, year. The braided challah of Shabbat may be
Jewish Holidays ent, they are blessed with the words of the hamotzi lechem min ha’aretz. replaced with a round challah, as we pray for a priestly blessing. Orthodox practice calls for Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign year that is “well-rounded.” On the first day of the husband to read Proverbs 31 in praise of of the universe, who brings forth bread from the holiday (or the second day if the first day his wife; contemporary Jews may choose to of- the earth. is the Sabbath), we enjoy the tashlich service. fer thanks for loving partners and all that they The community gathers at a place of flowing do to enhance the quality of home life. water and casts breadcrumbs into the water, We continue with Kiddush (a prayer over symbolizing the casting off of the sins that wine), the ritual washing of hands and then ROSH HASHANA have accumulated during the year. blessing the bread (Hamotzi). Often a special Sept. 5-6, 2013 On Rosh Hashana we greet each other with loaf of egg bread, challah, is used for Shabbat. Sept. 25-26, 2014 the words, “Shana Tova,” a good year, or, more The table atmosphere should be relaxed, and Rosh Hashana, literally “Head of the Year,” expansively, “L’Shana Tovah Tikatevu,” may you might include singing of traditional songs, is the Jewish New Year. It takes place in the be inscribed for a good year,” continuing the study of the weekly Torah portion or other fall, and is the time when we review the year metaphor of the Book of Life. texts, and the offering of thanks for the meal that is drawing to a close and set our course Following Rosh Hashana, we enter the Aser- through the Birkat HaMazon, the blessing after for the year ahead. The Hebrew dates of Rosh et Y’mei Teshuva, the “Ten Days of Repentance.”
the meal. We greet each other with the words, Hashana are the 1and 2 Tishrei, at the time This is the time when we take the accumulated “Shabbat Shalom,” expressing our hope for a of the new moon. Rosh Hashana ushers in lessons of our reflections on Rosh Hashana day of peace. the Yamim Noraim, the “Days of Awe,” which and demonstrate our commitment to translate Shabbat is concluded with the Havdalah comprise what is known as the High Holiday them into practice.
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Egypt to the Promised Land. Sukkot is said to least three walls, made of any material. 5) The YOM KIPPUR be the foundation of the American celebration sukkah must be a temporary structure, so a Sept. 14, 2013 of Thanksgiving. screened-in porch or a screened house cannot Oct. 4, 2014 Traditional Jews construct a sukkah, a serve as a sukkah. 6) It is a mitzvah (a com- Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the harvest booth, at their homes. Many will sleep mandment) to eat meals in the sukkah during culmination of the High Holiday season. It is in the sukkah throughout the eight days of the holiday. the holiest day of the Jewish year. For those the holiday; certainly we should strive to eat Sukkot is known as He-Chag, The holiday, who are physically able to do so, it is custom- as many meals as we can in the sukkah. A tem- the time of greatest joy in our calendar. ary to fast for the entire day, beginning before porary dwelling, the sukkah is decorated with sundown and for the duration of the holiday. fruits and vegetables, with posters and lights. We refrain from food and drink and other Some people save their Rosh Hashana cards physical luxuries, expressing our focus on and use those to adorn the sukkah. HOSHANA RABBA spiritual values on this day. Together we chant The fragility of the sukkah is a reminder Sept. 25, 2013 the Viddui, the confession of sins, and we of the fragility of our lives. We reflect on the Oct. 15, 2014 specify those sins in the Al Cheyt prayer. Much transience of our possessions and renew our Hoshana Rabba takes place on the seventh of Jewish prayer is in the plural, as we support commitment to enduring values. As we live day of Sukkot. Tradition suggests that it is on each other in the acknowledgement of our for a week in an insecure dwelling, we think of this date that the High Holiday season truly many failings. those who do not enjoy the substantial homes concludes, as God seals our Book of Life. We Yom Kippur takes place on the 10th day with which we are blessed, as we renew our make seven circuits around the synagogue, of the month of Tishrei. We light the holiday commitment, as well, to work for a time when each one characterized by a prayer asking for candles and share a final meal before the fast all will enjoy secure shelter. God to save us — hence the name “The Great begins. Those who have lost a loved one- par- As we sit in our sukkah, we invite Ushpizin, Hoshanah.” The lulav and etrog are carried in ent, child, spouse or sibling, light a memorial “mystical guests,” each night to join the friends these processions. In some communities it is candle as well. The synagogue service on Yom and family who share our harvest hut. It is fun customary to hold a tikkun, an all-night study Kippur will include special Yizkor, memorial, to consider which historical Jewish personali- session, in anticipation of Hoshana Rabba. prayers. ties we would like to include if given the op- Worship begins with the Kol Nidre service. portunity. In the synagogue, we read the book The haunting melody of this prayer is one of of Ecclesiastes at this holiday. SHEMINI ATZERET and the most recognizable in all of Jewish liturgy. Sukkot is celebrated for eight days in tradi- The words kol nidrei are translated as “all tional communities; for seven days by many SIMCHAT TORAH vows.” Through this prayer, we consider the in accordance with the practice in the land of Sept. 26-27, 2013 slate wiped clean of any vows to God we may Israel. The first two and last two days are con- have made in the previous year. On Yom Kip- Oct. 16-17, 2014 sidered full holidays, in which we abstain from Shemini Atzeret, the Eighth Day of As- pur day, we read the story of Jonah, inspired Jewish Holidays work. These restrictions are relaxed on the sembly and Simchat Torah, rejoicing with by the people of Nineveh and their immediate middle days, known as Chol Hamoed. The Yiz- responsiveness to the call to repentance. the Torah, are the conclusion of the fall kor prayers are included on the final day of the holiday season. They may be combined as a As the sun sets, the pace of our prayers holiday, and we recite Hallel, a special series of quickens with the Neilah service, as the Day of one-day observance in many non-Orthodox psalms of praise, on each day of Sukkot. communities. Atonement ends. With one final blast of the The Torah instructs us to shake the lulav and shofar, we return to our homes to break the Shemini Atzeret marks the eighth day of etrog as part of our Sukkot experience. Known Sukkot. This season marks the beginning of fast, with hearts and spirits renewed and ready as the four species, these elements include a to enter the new year. the rainy season in the land of Israel, so, on palm branch, willow and myrtle fronds, and Shemini Atzeret, we add prayers for rain to our a citron or lemon-like fruit. There are many daily liturgy. On Sukkot we offer prayers for beautiful interpretations of the lulav and etrog, each of the nations of the world. On Shemini SUKKOT which are waved in six directions as part of Atzeret, God invites the Jewish people to our worship, symbolizing God’s presence Sept. 19-25, 2013 linger in the holiday spirit, expressing the which surrounds us always. The lulav and etrog Oct. 9-15, 2014 unique closeness between the Holy One and represent each person in our community: our Four days after Yom Kippur, a day focused the people of Israel. community is incomplete without the partici- essentially on the spiritual, we celebrate the On Simchat Torah, we celebrate the comple- pation of each Jew. They remind us to serve fall harvest festival of Sukkot, the Feast of tion of our cycle of Torah reading, from Gen- God with our entire being. Booths, starting on 14 Tishrei, the full moon of esis through Deuteronomy, and we begin our The following is a description of rules and the fall equinox. Sukkot is one of the three bib- study for the year ahead. We demonstrate our regulations pertaining to the construction of lical pilgrimage festivals on which adult males devotion to learning as we immediately read a sukkah: were expected to make a pilgrimage to the the first words of Genesis upon completion of 1) It must be less than 30 feet high. 2) The Temple in Jerusalem. Each of these holidays Deuteronomy. It is a special honor to be called walls must be strong enough to withstand has both an agricultural as well as a historical to recite the blessings for either one of these ordinary gusts of wind. 3) The shade offered reference. Sukkot reminds us of the temporary readings. Simchat Torah is characterized by by the roof covering of the sukkah must dwellings of our Israelite ancestors as they joyous singing and dancing. In many congre- block the rays of sun, yet the stars must be journeyed in the wilderness for 40 years from gations, the entire Torah scroll will be unfurled. visible through the roof. 4) There must be at
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Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign Passover is observed each year on the 14th of HANUKKAH of the universe, who performed miracles for Nisan, the full moon of the spring equinox. It Nov. 27, 2013 our ancestors in those days at this time. is the second of the three biblical pilgrimage First candle festivals and commemorates the exodus from Hanukkah is one of the best known of the Egyptian slavery. Jewish holidays, though it is, in reality, a minor The Torah tells us that our ancestors fled festival. Hanukkah means dedication and we TU B’SHEVAT from Egypt in haste, with no time for their commemorate the rededication of the Holy Jan. 16, 2014 dough to rise. Therefore, we are commanded Temple in Jerusalem. In the year 168 B.C.E., Tu b’Shevat — the name of this holiday is to eat unleavened bread, matzah, throughout Antiochus Epiphanes forbade the practice of synonymous with its date, the 15th day of the the seven or eight days of our observance. the Jewish religion. Led by the Maccabees, the month of Shevat. Tu b’Shevat is the Jewish Traditional Jews will remove all chametz, Jews fought for three years to reclaim the right New Year of the Trees. There are many biblical leavened products, from their possession in of freedom of religious expression. precepts which require us to know the age of the weeks prior to Passover. This culminates in In the year 165 B.C.E., they rededicated the trees. Tu b’Shevat is their birthday celebration. the bedikat chametz, the search for chametz, Temple. Legend suggests that they found With the renewed emphasis in the contem- on the night before the onset of the holiday. enough oil to light the menorah, the can- porary world on the importance of protect- The next morning, any remaining chametz is delabrum in the Temple for only one night, ing the natural world has come a renewed ritually burned. and that oil miraculously lasted for eight emphasis on this holiday. Within the Jewish Services are held in the synagogue on each days. Thus, Hanukkah is celebrated with the mystical tradition, a custom evolved of a Tu day of the holiday, with the first two and last kindling of a nine-branched menorah known b’Shevat seder, a ritual meal where 15 types two days having special religious emphasis. as a hanukkiah. The shamash, or helper candle, of fruits and nuts are consumed, four cups The Hallel service of praise is included each is lit each night, and used to light the other of wine or juice are blessed, readings about day, though the Hallel is abbreviated after the candles. One candle is added each night from trees are shared and prayers are said on behalf first two: Our rejoicing is diminished as we re- right to left; the menorah is lit from left to of our fragile ecology. Many people donate flect on the suffering of the Egyptians through right, with the newest candle lit first. money to plant trees in Israel at the time of Tu the 10 plagues which were a necessary part As we recall the miracle of the oil, it is cus- b’Shevat. of the process of our liberation. Yizkor takes tomary to eat foods cooked in oil — primarily place on the final day and we read the biblical latkes/fried potato pancakes and sufganiyot/ text, Shir HaShirim, the Song of Songs. jelly donuts. The themes of Hanukkah — the PURIM The highlight of Pesach is the seder, a ritual victory of the few against the many, light in the meal in which symbolic foods are used to tell face of darkness, martyrdom and miracles, and March 16, 2014 The holiday of Purim, or “Lots,” comes at the story of the Exodus. There are hundreds religious freedom — have resonated with Jews of versions of the Haggadah, the text for the throughout the centuries. Hanukkah is the only the time of the last full moon of winter. Based on the biblical megillah, or scroll of Esther, we seder meal. Bitter herbs remind us of the bit- Jewish holiday that celebrates a military victory. terness of slavery, charoset suggests the bricks The Rabbis tempered this emphasis by includ- rejoice as, once again, the Jewish people were saved from the forces of destruction. We read our ancestors built as slaves, parsley dipped in ing as the reading from the prophets the text salt water recalls the springtime origin of the from Zechariah, “Not by might, not by power, the story of how the wicked Haman conspired with King Achashverosh to kill all of the Jews, holiday and the tears of the captive Israelites. but by My spirit, says God.” Four cups of wine are consumed and the Two blessings are said each night. A third, and how the brave Esther, working with her relative Mordecai, saved the day. As the Megil- youngest child present poses four questions. the Shehecheyanu (a blessing recited at joyful The seder is characterized by much singing occasions throughout the year), is said on the lah is read, graggers/noise-makers are used to drown out the name of the villain each time it and leisurely celebration. Seders are held on first night only. Following is the transliteration each of the first two nights of Pesach. for the Hebrew, with English translation: is mentioned. Shehecheyanu: Purim begins with a festive meal at home Jewish Holidays Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha’olam, and many people wear costumes to the shehecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigiyanu lazman reading of the Megillah in synagogue. It is YOM HASHOAH hazeh. a mitzvah to hear the Megillah and to give April 28, 2014 Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign money to the poor to ensure that they have Yom Hashoah is the day established by of the universe, who has given us life, sus- the means to celebrate (matanot l’evyonim). the State of Israel in remembrance of the tained us and brought us to this holy moment. We are also to send gifts of food to at least two devastation of the Nazi era, the Holocaust. It The following are said each night: other individuals — mishloach manot or shal- is a somber reminder of this darkest moment Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha’olam achmones. Among the traditional foods are in our history. Most communities will hold asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu l’hadlik hamantaschen, three-cornered cookies which services and ceremonies to recall the 6 million ner shel Hanukkah. are said to resemble Haman’s hat. Jews and 5 million other children of God killed Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign during the Shoah. We give thanks for the of the universe, who makes us holy with your righteous individuals who risked their lives to mitzvot and has given us the mitzvah of light- PASSOVER save our people, and we reflect on the human ing the Hanukkah candles. April 15-22, 2014 capacity for evil. We remind the world that Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha’olam First seder April 14 “never again” can genocide be tolerated. she’asah nissim la’avotenu bayamim hahem The holiday of Pesach/Passover is one of the bazman hazeh. most beloved holidays of the Jewish calendar.
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Torah. When Bar Yochai died, he asked his YOM HAZIKARON followers not to mourn but rather to celebrate May 5, 2014 his death. In Israel, Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial In traditional communities, weddings are Day for the Fallen and Victims of Terror, takes not held during sefirat ha-Omer. This prohibi- Kashrut, keeping kosher, is a system of laws and place on the fourth day of Iyar, the day before tion is lifted on the 33rd day, so Lag b’Omer is practices derived from several sources. Yom Ha’atzmaut. On Yom Hazikaron, a siren often a day for weddings and other personal First, there is the biblical injunction to maintain is sounded twice throughout the country (at celebrations. holiness before God, which includes eating only 8 p.m. and 11 a.m.) and all traffic and daily those animals, birds and fish that are kosher or activity stops as the entire nation observes acceptable. two minutes of silence. Outside of Israel, Yom Second, there is the attitude that, through Hazikaron is often commemorated as part of YOM YERUSHALAYIM these laws, a person practices discipline over the Yom Ha’atzmaut observance. May 28, 2014 his or her behavior, in this case what he or she Yom Yerushalayim, a relatively new holiday, eats. Third, kashrut is intimately tied to the honors the city of Jerusalem. It celebrates the concept of reverence for life. Creatures used for unification of the city after the Six-Day War in foodKeeping must be slaughtered Kosherin a prescribed ritual YOM HA’ATZMAUT June 1967. and humane way with the blood (life) carefully May 6, 2014 removed before the flesh is cooked and eaten. Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s independence day, Further, the life-giving milk is kept separate is celebrated on the fifth day of the Hebrew from the meat to ensure that the two are never month of Iyar, the date the nation was found- SHAVUOT cooked or eaten together. ed. While there is no particular liturgy for this June 4-5, 2014 The following foods are kosher: day, it is an emerging practice to recite Hallel, Shavuot, the feast of weeks, is the third of • Vegetables and fruits, which may be served psalms of praise, as we give thanks for the the three pilgrimage festivals. We celebrate with either meat or milk establishment of the Jewish state. The words God’s giving the Torah to the Jewish people • Fish that have both fins and scales of “HaTikvah” (“The Hope”), Israel’s national at Mount Sinai; the harvest in Israel; the end of • Most domesticated fowl ritually slaughter- anthem, remind us that contemporary Israel the counting of the omer; and the beginning ed by a qualifiedshochet (ritual slaughterer) is the fulfillment of 2,000 years of the Jewish of a new agricultural season. • Eggs without blood spots from kosher birds yearning to return to our homeland. Reform Jews usually observe only the • Animals that both chew their cud and have first day of the holiday. Traditions of Shavuot a split hoof and that have been properly include decorating the home and synagogue slaughtered, soaked and salted with green plants and branches to celebrate During the eight days of Passover, all foods LAG B’OMER the season, eating dairy foods because the To- containing leavening are forbidden, including May 18, 2014 rah has been compared to “milk and honey,” bread, grains, beans, peas and lentils, in Ashke- Jewish Holidays Lag b’Omer is the 33rd day of the omer. and reading the Book of Ruth. The story of nazic tradition. Beginning on the second night of Passover, we Ruth is set at the time of the harvest, and her count each night until the next major festival devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and of Shavuot. The omer was a measure of grain, dedication to the Jewish way of life inspire us a and the time of sefirat ha-omer, counting the role model in our own religious lives. Greater Phoenix omer, is a solemn period of seven weeks as we Legend has it that the Israelites fell asleep Vaad Hakashruth work for a successful harvest. This time period while waiting for Moses to return from the 515 E. Bethany Home Road was also characterized by Roman oppression. mountain. We demonstrate our commitment Phoenix, AZ 85012; 602-277-8858 Through this counting, we connect the season to receiving the Torah through a Tikkun Leyl [email protected] of our liberation with the giving of the Torah, Shavuot, an all-night study session in anticipa- www.kosherphoenix.org which provides structure and meaning to that tion of the morning service. The synagogue Rabbinic Administrator: Rabbi David Rebibo freedom. services follow a regular festival liturgy, includ- The Vaad, founded in 1965, is a nonprofit The Jewish mystical tradition suggests ing Hallel and Yizkor. agency representing the kosher consumer and that each day of the counting of the omer promoting kashrut through education, research expresses a unique combination of Sefirot, and supervision. It is a partner agency of the aspects of the Divine. As we count each day, Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix and is the we focus on the attributes of God associated TISHA B’AV Aug. 5, 2014 central council that oversees compliance with with that day. Jewish dietary laws. On Lag b’Omer, we enjoy a one-day Tisha b’Av, the ninth day of the month of Av, is the second most significant fast day in the The Vaad supervises meals, including ban- reprieve within this subdued time period. Lag quets, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, conven- b’Omer is celebrated with picnics and other Jewish calendar, second only to Yom Kippur. We fast from sundown to sundown as we tions and barbecues at selected hotels and other outdoor activities. In Israel, picnickers light venues by arrangement. The Vaad also provides bonfires. Traditional Jews mark the holiday by recall the destruction of the First (586 B.C.E.) and Second (70 C.E.) Temples in Jerusalem. instructions on koshering your kitchen. Call for giving the first haircut to 3-year-old boys. Lag information. b’Omer is sometimes is known as the “schol- Tisha b’Av is also associated with many other tragedies in the Jewish calendar. We sit on the Locally produced products bearing the ars’ holiday” because of its association with symbol are also available in grocery stores. Rabbi Akiva, who died a martyr to freedom, floor and chant in a mournful key the biblical and Rabbi Simeon Bar Yochai, who taught in a text of Eicha/Lamentations, which describes cave when the Romans forbade him to study the horrendous history of destruction.
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The following narrative was prepared by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell. Jewish News added selected resources as a reader service, without endorsement. Lifecycle Events Alan B. Singer, M.D. Birth Pediatrician Bar/Bat Mitzvah The birth of a child is a time for joyous celebra- 602-705-3501 Bar is the Aramaic word for son, bat is Hebrew tion for the family and community. “A baby,” [email protected] for daughter. At the age of 12 for a girl, or 13 for wrote Carl Sandburg,“is God’s opinion that the www.dralansinger.com a boy, the child assumes religious responsibil- world should go on.” In contemporary American ity for their own actions. In the non-Orthodox practice, children are often given a secular, Eng- The rabbis listed below are ritually trained as world, the bar or bat mitzvah, son/daughter of lish name, and, additionally, a Hebrew name. In mohelim. the commandments, will be called to the Torah to Jewish families of European origin (Ashkenazic), recite blessings and will read from the sacred text, a child usually is named after a deceased relative. Rabbi Mendy Lipskier as s/he leads the congregation in worship. In the Couples might choose the same name, a name Member of the International Bris Association Orthodox community, the girl will give a learned with a similar meaning or a name that begins 11010 N. Saquaro Blvd., Suite 105 discourse reflecting on themes of the weekly with the same initial letter as that of the deceased Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Torah portion. In many congregations, bar/bat loved one. In families of Mediterranean origin Office: 480-776-4763; Home: 480-814-1016 mitzvah both take place at age 13. (Sephardic), a child is usually named after a living [email protected] Bar/bat mitzvah is a reminder to parents that relative the parents wish to honor. www.azbris.com their children are growing up and moving toward independence. The young person is reminded Rabbi Yossie Semel that they are becoming responsible to take the Brit Milah 6804 N. 13th Place lessons they have learned from their family and Phoenix, AZ 85014; 602-326-3885 from their religious education and use them to Circumcision [email protected] make good choices and to be positive influences The circumcision ceremony, or brit milah, takes www.azmohel.com in the world. place on the eighth day following the birth of a It is not required to have a ceremony in order male child. (The first day is included in the calcula- to become a bar or bat mitzvah, and one assumes tion.) Brit means covenant; milah is word. Circum- the same rights and responsibilities of Jewish cision is a symbol of the covenant established by Simchat Bat adulthood regardless of whether or not an event God with Abraham and has been continuously Ceremony on the birth of a girl is held. Typically, this is a meaningful time for fam- performed as a sign of that covenant for many Traditionally, the name of a female child is an- ily and friends to gather in the synagogue, usually thousands of years. It is a mitzvah, a religious nounced in synagogue on the Sabbath following on a Saturday but occasionally on another day obligation, for the parent. Most parents choose her birth, including prayers for the recovery of when Torah is read. Often, the bar/bat mitzvah is to delegate that responsibility to a mohel, a her mother. It has become the custom to hold accompanied by a celebratory meal. professional who is trained in the medical and an expanded ceremony to welcome the birth of Many adults who did not have the opportu- religious aspects of this ceremony. Brit milah is a girl and to announce her Hebrew name. This nity to celebrate bar/bat mitzvah in their youth often referred to as “bris,” reflecting the Yiddish ceremony might be part of the Torah service or choose to participate in the adult bnai mitzvah pronunciation. it might be held in the home of the family. The programs offered at synagogues throughout the The bris consists of two parts: the circumcision timing of this event as well as the liturgy is more Valley. itself and the announcement of the child’s Hebrew fluid than that of the bris for a boy. The rabbi will name. The presence of the prophet Elijah is in- assist the family in creating a unique celebration voked, and prayers are said that the boy will grow to inspire the baby’s family and welcome their to a life of “Torah, sacred relationship and mitzvot.” Confirmation daughter to the family and community. Jewish education is a lifelong process; it does Each listed physician is ritually trained as a not end with bar/bat mitzvah. Young people are mohel. encouraged to continue their commitment to Pidyon Ha-Ben Jewish learning through a program culminating Paul M. Block, M.D., FACS in a confirmation ceremony, typically held at the Redemption of first-born conclusion of 10th or 11th grade. This ceremony Canyon State Urology The pidyon ha-ben, redemption of the first 5750 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite B200 will often be structured by the students them- born, takes place on the 30th day after the birth selves and offers an opportunity to “confirm” Glendale, AZ 85306; 602-375-1700 of a son who is the first-born child of his mother. [email protected] their ongoing role in Jewish life. It may take place According to the Torah, all first borns are dedi- at the holiday of Shavuot and is most common in cated to the service of God, and the son must be non-Orthodox congregations. Steven Hauben, M.D. redeemed from this commitment. The parents Scottsdale, AZ; 602-826-4131 exchange five shekels, or five silver coins, with [email protected] a Kohen, a descendant of the priestly tribe, in a symbolic ceremony. This money will be donated Conversion Robert S. Lipson, M.D. to tzedakah. In some communities, it is the prac- Judaism accepts the validity of many spiritual Prostate Solutions of Arizona tice that first-born children, male or female, are paths and has typically not sought out converts 2525 E. Arizona Biltmore Circle, Suite C-236 redeemed. from other religious traditions. It has been cus- Phoenix, AZ 85016; 480-326-1361 tomary for many years to discourage conversion, www.psa.md in consonance with our belief that “the righteous of all faiths have a share in the world to come.”
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We are, however, open to those who join our together will be filled with blessing. Occasionally people. The decision to become Jewish should the couple may ask friends to read the translation Chanukat Habayit not be undertaken likely. The process will begin of each of these blessings. Dedicating a home by scheduling an appointment with a rabbi. The The rabbi will often share some words of wis- We read in the Torah that “you shall write them potential convert might wish to visit a number of dom about the nature of marriage and the unique on the doorposts of your house and on your synagogues to find one that feels comfortable. attributes of the couple, and the ceremony con- gates.” We fulfill this mitzvah by putting a mezu- The rabbi will direct a program of study, often cludes with the breaking of a glass. Laden with zah on the right side of the doors of our homes lasting a year or more. Depending on the com- meaning, the breaking of the glass is a reminder (with the exception of the bathroom), 2/3 of the munity, an immersion in the mikvah, a ritual bath, of our connection to history and a warning to the way up, facing into the room. The mezuzah is a and a meeting with a beit din, a Jewish religious couple of the fragility of the marriage relation- constant reminder of God’s presence in our home court, will be the culmination of the conversion ship. and should be hung within 30 days of moving in. process. Following the ceremony, the couple should be The Rabbis debated whether the mezuzah allowed a few moments alone to share their first should be hung vertically or horizontally; the experience as husband and wife. slanted position encourages us to remember Many local rabbis will work with gay and lesbian the importance of compromise as we strive for Marriage couples to adapt these traditions and create new shalom bayit, peace in our homes. The Hebrew word for marriage, kiddushin, ceremonies to celebrate their love and commit- expresses the essential nature of the holiness of ment within the context of Jewish tradition. the marriage relationship. (The root is the word kadosh-holy.) In describing the creation of the Divorce world and humanity, God is depicted as saying Jewish tradition recognizes that sometimes that it is not good for humans to be alone — we Mikvah divorce is the best option for a couple. A get, a are designed to be in relationship. Many moments in Jewish life call for immersion Jewish certificate of divorce, is prepared for the Tradition recognizes three ways to sanctify a in the mikvah, a ritual bath of “living waters.” Im- couple and presented in front of a bet din, a Jew- marriage — through a written contract, through mersion in the mikvah is a profound and moving ish religious court. The Reform movement does the exchange of an object of value in front of way to experience transitions in our personal lives not require a get as a precondition for marriage witnesses, or through sexual intimacy for the within a Jewish context. In traditional homes, a by a rabbi, if there has been a civil divorce. Since purpose of marriage. Contemporary wedding cer- woman will go to the mikvah to mark the end the marital status of the parents may affect the emonies incorporate all three of these elements: of her menstrual cycle as she renews a sexual status of future children, a rabbi should always be the couple selects a ketubah, a written wedding relationship with her husband. Brides and grooms consulted with regard to issues of personal status contract; an exchange of rings takes place (in Or- sometimes go to the mikvah before the wedding, in the community. thodox practice only the bride will receive a ring); and mikvah is an important part of the experi- and the couple shares a few moments of yichud ence of conversion. It is customary to bring new — alone time — following the ceremony. pots, pans and dishes to the mikvah before they The couple may choose to immerse themselves are brought into our home. Death in a mikvah, a ritual bath, prior to the wedding Mikvah rituals have been developed for a The Jewish traditions related to death and ceremony. The ceremony will begin with the whole host of contemporary experiences, includ- mourning are intended to recognize death as a signing of the ketubah and the bedeken, or veiling, ing divorce recovery, healing from rape, adult bar/ part of life. The traditions of preparing the body, of the bride. Tradition suggests that the patriarch bat mitzvah and many other powerful moments sitting Shiva (a seven-day period of mourning im- wished to marry his beloved Rachel and discov- in our lives. mediately after a funeral), saying Kaddish (prayer ered after the ceremony that his heavily veiled for the dead) and observing Yahrzeit (anniversary bride was actually her sister Leah. Since that time, of a death) provide a sense of structure at this grooms are given the opportunity to “check out” difficult time of loss. Through the observance of and make sure they are marrying their intended. Mikvah Chaya Mushka Jewish rituals, the mourner remains connected to A chuppah, marriage canopy, is erected and Chabad of Arizona a caring community who can offer support and the couple proceeds towards the chuppah, often 2110 E. Lincoln Drive be part of the healing process. surrounded by family and friends. The chup- Phoenix, AZ 85016 From the time one learns of a loss until the pah symbolizes the home they are establishing Appointment: Mindy Wolfe, 602-265-5552 burial, one is relieved of all religious responsibili- together. It is open on all four sides, representing Tour: Tzippy Levertov, 602-944-2753 ties in order to focus on one’s own grief and the the sense of openness we hope will characterize [email protected] practical arrangements, which must be made. their relationship. A mikvah for all Jewish women, regardless of Jewish practice mandates in-ground burial as It has been traditional for the bride to circle affiliation. Run by volunteers. Offers speakers on soon as possible after a death. The realities of the groom seven times as the ceremony begins. the subject of mikvah (family purity). contemporary life often dictate a delay of a day Many couples do not include this ritual, though or more as family members gather from many there is an emerging adaptation for the groom to The Jay Stein Family far-flung corners. Some non-Orthodox rabbis will circle the bride three times, the bride to circle the provide services for families who choose crema- groom three times, and the couple to join hands Community Mikvah tion as well. for a final circuit together. Congregation Beth Israel The body is treated with great respect, as The rabbi will continue by welcoming the par- 10460 N. 56th St. befitting the image of God, lovingly washed and ticipants and chanting the Erusin, or engagement Scottsdale, AZ 85253 dressed in tachritim, shrouds. Members of the im- blessing, after which the couple will share a sip 480-951-0323, ext. 101 mediate family will tear their clothing, or, attach of wine or juice. This is followed by the exchange [email protected] a ribbon to their clothing, which is rent. This is a of rings and the reading of the ketubah. Sheva www.cbiaz.org way of expressing outwardly the sense of being torn up on the inside. brachot, seven blessings, are chanted, express- Cantor Jaime Shpall ing our hope that each day of the couple’s life A certified kosher mikvah open to the Jewish community regardless of denomination or move- ment.
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A simple coffin is placed into the graveside as part of the funeral service. The service will Chevra Kadisha of Northern Arizona, consist of traditional prayers and excerpts from Inc. psalms, and includes a eulogy in which we high- light the life and legacy of the deceased. President: Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, (928) 708-0018 The family will adjourn to their home for a (928) 777-8172 Beth El Cemetery meal of consolation and to begin the process A nonprofit organization providing services for Located inside Greenwood Memorial Park
Lifecycle Events of shiva, the first seven days of mourning. In Jewish families facing death and dying issues. Of- 2300 W. Van Buren St. some non-Orthodox communities, the period fers Tahara and educational programs about Jewish Phoenix, AZ 85009 of mourning may be abbreviated to a shorter traditions and teachings about these concerns. Information: Eli Barzilai, 602-944-3359, ext. 112 time period. During this time, friends will visit Consecrated and strictly halachic Jewish burials; the home to support the family with food and pre-need arrangements available. Owned and prayer. operated by Beth El Congregation. The next period of Sheloshim-30 days (incorporating the shiva), is the time when the CongregationCemeteries Beth Israel mourner begins to reconnect with the world, still avoiding celebrations and reciting the mourner’s Memorial Cemetery kaddish prayer daily. Mourning continues for Sinai Mortuary of Arizona 4538 N. 16th St. 35th Avenue, south of Washington Street 11 months. We continue to honor our deceased Phoenix, AZ 85009 loved ones at the Yizkor service four times a Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-248-0030 480-951-0323 year, and on the yahrtzeit, the anniversary of the Consecrated and dedicated Jewish burial property death according to the Hebrew calendar. [email protected] www.sinaimortuary.net owned and operated by Congregation Beth Israel. Directors: Jonathan and Raymond Perlman The Valley’s only Jewish funeral chapel. Serving all Garden of Shalom at cemeteries. Prepaid funeral plans for all types of arrangements. Established 1971. Jewish ownership, Phoenix Memorial Park Jewish management.Mortuary 200 W. Beardsley Road Phoenix, AZ 85027 623-434-7000, Fax: 623-434-7012 Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery 401 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (800) 34-DIGNITY (4-6489) 480-945-2654, Fax: 480-945-4308 www.dignitymemorial.com The following congregations have sections: Har Zion Congregation Temple Emanuel of Tempe Temple Solel A Jewish Cemetery that cares about the Jewish Community C Mt. Sinai Cemetery 24210 N. 68th St. Phoenix, AZ 85054 480-585-6060, Fax: 480-585-1924 www.mtsinaicemetery.com Traditional Jewish burials General Manager: Sandy Rife A als Jewish cemetery that cares about the Jewish com- munity. Jewish-owned and -operated. Consecrated Caring professional staff and halachic, with sidewalks throughout, covered affoutdoor chapel. Intermarried section. Intermarried section available ■ See ad on this page Paradise l bl Memorial Gardens 9300 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-451-4255
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16 Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Temple Havurat Emet P.O. Box 11479 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13111 Chandler, AZ 85248 Chandler, AZ 85248-7404 623-975-4272, 623-640-5913, Fax: 480-895-2223 480-802-5676 [email protected] [email protected] www.sljc.org www.templehavuratemet.org For information on additional programs, see specific Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Rabbi Janet Madden sections, such as religious school, youth and senior Cantor Ronda Polesky Cantorial soloist: Dr. Nancy Cohen programs, or call the congregations. President: Joel Goldman Co-Presidents: Gloria Bitting and Gigi Stacy Reform congregation. Six hundred members in Sun Membership VP: Barbara Schwartz Lakes and surrounding areas. Services: Second Friday Reform congregation. Services: First Friday of every of each month, High Holidays, special occasions at All month, Maricopa County Library, 9666 E. Riggs Road, EastValley Valley Faiths Chapel, Sun Lakes. Twilight services. Sun Lakes. Everyone is welcome. Avde Torah Jayah Temple Beth Sholom Phoenix
1900 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 15355 Religious Life Chandler,Congregations AZ 85224 of the East Valley 602-306-2252 3400 N. Dobson Road Aviv of Arizona [email protected] Chandler, AZ 85224 P.O. Box 80553 www.cryptojew.org 480-897-3636, Fax: 480-897-3633 Phoenix, AZ 85060 Rabbi Yosef Garcia [email protected] 480-342-8481 Hispanic Sephardic/Crypto Jewish synagogue www.tbsev.org [email protected] serving Spanish-speaking Jews. Torah, Hebrew Rabbi Kenneth Leitner www.avivaz.org classes. Holiday celebrations. B’nai mitzvah. Shab- President: Debora Bloom Chavurah for LGBT Jews. Monthly Shabbat bat services. Everyone welcome. Affiliation: Ijud Youth Co-commissioners: services, cultural, social and community events. Bene haAnusim BeAmerica. Michele Millman & Pam Morris Confidentiality respected. A welcoming contemporary-traditional egalitarian community. Affiliated with USCJ. Programs for first Chabad Jewish Center of Gilbert grade through high school, adults and seniors, Beth Ami Temple 1154 S. Portland Ave. Sisterhood, Men’s Club and social action projects. Services: 3535 E. Lincoln Drive Gilbert, AZ 85296-8803 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-269-6680 Mailing Address: Rabbi Shimi Ash Temple Emanuel of Tempe 3104 E. Camelback Road, Suite 508 [email protected] 5801 S. Rural Road Phoenix, AZ 85016 www.jewishgilbert.com Tempe, AZ 85283 602-956-0805 or 602-840-7250 Branch of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch 480-838-1414, Fax: 480-838-2192 www.bethamitemple.org movement. Building a thriving Jewish community [email protected] Rabbi Arthur J. Abrams in Gilbert inspired by the wonders of Torah. www.emanueloftempe.org Cantorial Soloist: Pam Beitman Innovative programming and classes. Rabbi Dean Shapiro Traditional Reform, established 1978. High Holidays. Rabbi Emeritus David Pinkwasser Special occasions. Friday services twice monthly. Cantorial Soloist: Emily Kaye Social and special interest groups, community Chabad of the East Valley Directors of Education: Hope Massar and service. Family-friendly. No building fund. Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life Shelley Stern 875 N. McClintock Drive President: Michael Waxman Chandler, AZ 85226 Founded 1976. Affiliated with Union for Reform Beth El Congregation 480-855-4333 Judaism. Preschool, toddler programs, religious 1118 W. Glendale Ave. [email protected] school, youth groups, chavurot, outreach, adult b’nai Phoenix, AZ 85021 www.chabadcenter.com mitzvah, social action, Judaica shop, adult education, 602-944-3359, Fax: 602-944-3565 Rabbi Mendy Deitsch Torah study. www.bethelphoenix.com Branch of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch ■ See ad on page 18 Rabbi Arthur Lavinsky movement. An outreach organization that provides Cantor Sam Goldman religious services regardless of background, Executive Director: Anne Schafer affiliation or commitment. Ahwatukee, Chandler, Program Director: Renee Joffe Gilbert, Sun Lakes and Tempe. President: Preston Mayon Welcoming egalitarian, Conservative congregation. Twice daily minyan. Affiliated with USCJ. Preschool, Chabad of Mesa Talmud Torah, summer camp, adult education, 941 S. Maple chavurah, Kadima/USY, social and cultural Mesa, AZ 85206 programming, social action projects. 480-659-7001 [email protected] www.chabadmesa.com Rabbi Laibel Blotner Weekly services, holiday events, Torah classes, teen programs, hospital visitations and Sunday school.
Community Directory 2014 17 Beth Joseph Congregation Chabad of North Phoenix Phoenix Buchori Jewish 515 E. Bethany Home Road 22044 N. 44th St., Suite 103 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phoenix, AZ 85050 Community-Shaarei Tzion Ohel 602-277-8858 480-442-8672 Bracha [email protected] [email protected] 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 200 www.phoenixbethjoseph.org www.ourjewishcenter.com Phoenix, AZ 85014 Rabbi David Rebibo Rabbi Mendy Levertov, Leah Levertov 602-277-5366 Rabbi Yisroel Isaacs Outreach program provides religious services Rabbi Baruch Cohen Rabbi Mayer Freedman regardless of background. Serving North Phoenix, Rabbi David Fleshtaiev Founded in 1965. A 130-family synagogue affiliated Cave Creek and Carefree. Hebrew school, synagogue, Rabbi Pinchas Nisanov with the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations. adult education, community programs, holiday A full-service community network of synagogues Daily services. Hosts many of the JEC (Jewish awareness, children’s activities. for the Bucharian Jewish community of Greater Enrichment Center) classes. Phoenix. Prayer services are held in the West Valley Chabad of Phoenix and North Phoenix. Bukharian Jewish Congress 2110 E. Lincoln Drive Phoenix, AZ 85016 Shaarei Tzedek of Arizona 602-944-2753, Fax: 602-916-0999 1601 E. Bell Road, Suite A-3 Mailing address: c/o Martin Miller [email protected] 7608 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85022 www.chabadaz.com 602-434-4431 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Rabbi Moshe Levertov President: Martin Miller, 602-944-1133 An organization with members from United States, Traditional congregation, daily services, adult Canada, Israel, Russia and more. About 850 families Gabai: Moshe Silberman education, children’s services, Women’s Circle. This haimish, traditional synagogue welcomes all in Arizona. Synagogue, high school, Sunday school, Religious services provided regardless of background, women’s association, youth organization. to its services. Services: 9 a.m. Saturdays, located affiliation or commitment. No membership required. in the Beth El Education Wing, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix.
Religious Life Chabad of Anthem Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyr 41332 N. Hudson Trail 7901 N. Central Ave. Anthem, AZ 85086 Temple Chai Phoenix, AZ 85020 4645 E. Marilyn Road 623-551-8348 602-795-0471 rabbi@jewishanthem .com Phoenix, AZ 85032 www.congregationmerkaz.org 602-971-1234, Fax: 602-971-5909 www.jewishanthem.com Rabbi Erica Burech Rabbi Yossi Friedman [email protected] Liturgical Song Leader: Tracy Leonard Warner www.templechai.com Serving Anthem, Tramonto, Desert Hills, New River Progressive, liberal, inclusive congregation in central and Black Canyon City. Rabbi Mari Chernow Phoenix. High Holiday services, monthly Shabbat Rabbi Bonnie Koppell services, social activities, social action, adult, family Rabbi Jacob Singer-Beilin Chabad of Downtown and youth education, youth activities. Rabbi Emeritus William C. Berk Phoenix, AZ Cantor Emerita Sharona Feller 602-492-5559 North Valley Jewish Community Executive Director: Joe Miller [email protected] President: Ginny Keller www.jewishdowntownphoenix.com Association Reform congregation, caring community. Kabbalat Rabbi Levi Levertov Anthem, AZ Shabbat, Shacharit. Seniors, social action, young Serving the downtown area with classes and one-on- 623-256-0658 adults, adult education, family, youth, men’s/ one learning. Providing an open door environment [email protected] women’s programming, Tot Shabbat, religious school, for strengthening and enhancing Jewish values and www.nvjca.org early childhood education. identity to all people. Fran Kesselman, 623-322-0957 ■ See ad on page 19 A welcoming Reform Jewish congregation serving the North Valley. Provides High Holiday and monthly Shabbat services as well as social events. Young Israel of Phoenix New members welcome. 745 E. Maryland Ave., Suite 120 Phoenix, AZ 85014 Temple Emanuel 602-265-8888, Fax: 602-265-8867 Ohr Hatorah Congregation [email protected] 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 202 www.yiphoenix.org of Tempe Phoenix, AZ 85014 Rabbi Reuven Mann A Reform Congregation 480-359-5572 Fast growing, full-service Orthodox synagogue [email protected] that embraces all Jews regardless of age, affiliation, That Honors Tradition www.ohrhatorahphoenix.org commitment or background. Classes, sisterhood, Rabbi Raphael Landesman social events and Shabbat morning children’s President: Marvin Glazer program. Open, warm, welcoming Orthodox shul. A place 5801 S. Rural Road for all Jews to grow, regardless of their level of Tempe, AZ 85283 knowledge or observance. 480-838-1414 www.emanueloftempe.org
18 Scottsdale/ Congregation Beth Israel Congregation Or Chadash 10460 N. 56th St. Northeast Valley Scottsdale, AZ 85253 of the Northeast Valley 480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-7150 9096 E. Bahia Drive, Suite 106 Ahavas Torah www.cbiaz.org Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Rabbi Stephen I. Kahn 480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602 Scottsdale Torah Center Rabbi Rony Keller [email protected] 7002 E. Ludlow Drive Cantor Jaime Shpall www.congregationorchadash.org Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Executive Director: Terry Taubman Rabbi Micah Caplan 480-467-4593 President: Jay Stein Cantor Melissa Berman [email protected] Founded in 1920. Affiliated with Union for Reform President: Allen Silberman www.ahavastorah.org Judaism. Preschool, religious school, youth program, Conservative, multigenerational, participatory, Rabbi Ariel Shoshan adult education, social action, library, museum, egalitarian community affiliated with USCJ. Executive Director: Rabbi Rob Glazer cemetery and Camp Charles Pearlstein. Programming for all ages: traditional and creative President: Dr. Marty Mollen Shabbat services, holidays, religious school, adult Daily, Shabbat and holiday services; classes and education and b’nai mitzvah training. education programs. Provides warm, communal Congregation Beth Tefillah
life focused on growth and learning, designed to 10636 N. 71st Way, Suites 1 & 2 Religious Life welcome Jews of all backgrounds. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Desert Foothills Jewish Community 480-600-5065, Fax: 480-607-9992 Association Chabad of Fountain Hills [email protected] P.O. Box 25068 www.bethtefillahaz.org Scottsdale, AZ 85255 11010 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 105 Rabbi Pinchas Allouche Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-585-4437 President: Bob Casselman www.dfjca.org 480-776-4763, Fax: 480-814-1016 The primary objective is to be a “House of Prayer” [email protected] Rabbi Robert Kravitz and a spiritual lighthouse to every Jewish person, President: Richard Kessler www.jewishfountainhills.com regardless of background or level of observance. Rabbi Mendy Lipskier Shabbat services third Friday of each month, 7:30 Branch of worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement. p.m. followed by a program. North Scottsdale An outreach organization providing religious Congregation Kehillah location. High Holiday services and social events. services, adult and youth education, regardless of Services held on the campus of Har Zion background or affiliation. Congregation: Har Zion Congregation 6140 E. Thunderbird Road 6140 E. Thunderbird Road Chabad of Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 602-369-7667 10215 N. Scottsdale Road 480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411 [email protected] [email protected] Scottsdale, AZ 85253 www.congregationkehillah.org 480-998-1410 www.harzion.org Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman Rabbi Judi Ahavah Del Bourgo [email protected] Cantor Sheila Nesis www.chabadofscottsdale.org Rabbi Emeritus Mark J. Bisman President: Gilbert Blumenthal President: Judy Zola Rabbi Yossi Levertov Inclusive, welcoming congregation committed to Director: Candy Welner Welcoming, inclusive, egalitarian, full-service Con- learning in a supportive community. Shabbat and servative congregation with Hebrew school, adult Hebrew School: Dina Levertov High Holiday services; youth and adult education/ JLI Rabbi Yossi Bryski education; Sisterhood, Men’s Club, USY, Chavurot; b’nai mitzvah, social justice, multigenerational twice-daily minyanim; Friday evening and Saturday The Rosh Chodosh Society: Sara Krinsky programming. Warm community, daily morning and evening morning Shabbat services. services, children’s program, clubs (grades ■ See ad on page 20 K-5), Hebrew school, adult education, bikkur cholim, Sisterhood, adult education. Located next to Scottsdale Kosher Market. Congregation Beth Hagivot Mailing Address: P.O. Box 19498 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 480-650-3061 [email protected] www.bethhagivot.com Spiritual Leader: Jessie Rubenstein President: Julie Orwin Reform unaffiliated congregation with month- ly Shabbat services and High Holiday services. Inspires and Ignites Meets at Fountains Methodist Church, 15300 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. Robust Jewish Life
For more information, visit templechai.com [email protected] 602-971-1234 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix 85032
Community Directory 2014 19 Or Adam Congregation for Temple Kol Ami West Valley 15030 N. 64th St. Humanistic Judaism Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Services & activities: 480-951-9660, Fax: 480-951-5231 Beth Emeth Congregation Arizona Jewish Historical Society [email protected] of the West Valley 122 E. Culver St. www.templekolami.org Phoenix, AZ 85004 Rabbi Jeremy Schneider 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Mailing address: Rabbi Emeritus B. Charles Herring Sun City West, AZ 85375 7904 E. Chaparral Road, Suites A110-278 Cantorial Soloist: Raina Sinclair 623-584-7210, Fax: 623-975-2976 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Administrator: Michael Rosenthal [email protected] 480-663-7788 President: Michael Blaire www.bethemethaz.org [email protected] Welcoming Reform congregation where innovation Rabbi David Rosenberg www.oradam.org meets tradition. Services and classes are warm and President: Joseph Weintraub Services Leader: Jeffrey Schesnol engaging. K-8 religious school, Early Childhood A Conservative egalitarian multi-generational President: Jeffrey Schesnol Center, adult/youth programs, eBrew-online congregation affiliated with United Synagogue Administrator: Miki Safadi Hebrew for adults and children. of Conservative Judaism. Founded in 1964. Adult Non-traditional Jewish celebration of family, heritage education, Sisterhood, Men’s Club. and culture with an emphasis on finding strength and inspiration. Shabbat and holiday services, adult Temple Solel Chabad of the Northwest Valley and youth education, family programs. 6805 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 7942 W. Bell Road, C5 #101 480-991-7414, Fax: 480-951-0829 Glendale, AZ 85308 Ruach Hamidbar-Spirit of the Desert [email protected] 602-375-2422 Kabbalat Shabbat services meet at www.templesolel.org [email protected] North Scottsdale United Methodist Church Rabbi John Linder www.ichabad.org 11735 N. Scottsdale Road Rabbi Ilana Mills Rabbi Sholom Lew Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Rabbi Emeritus Maynard W. Bell Jewish community center for the West Valley. Religious Life 602-420-1700 Cantorial Soloist: Todd Herzog Open to the community regardless of background, [email protected] Executive Director: Toni Robinson commitment or affiliation. No membership required. www.ruach.org President: Robert Danoff Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein Reform congregation founded in 1966. Adult b’nai Chabad of the Southwest Valley Jewish Renewal style; meditation, chanting, mitzvah, adult education, men’s and women’s groups, 2508 N. 134th Ave. storytelling, drumming, farbrengens, Carlebach choir, outreach, social action, Pathways adult group, Goodyear, AZ 85395 davvening, Rosh Chodesh celebrations, Chassidus family education, religious school and preschool. and kabbalah classes. No background necessary. 623-466-6110 Welcoming everyone including Jews-by-choice, [email protected] GLBTQ, differently-abled. The New Shul www.jewishgoodyear.com 7825 E. Paradise Lane Rabbi Berel Zaklikofsky Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Southwest Valley Jewish community center serving Temple Beth Emeth of Scottsdale 480-515-2272 the West Valley communities of Avondale, Buckeye 7330 E. Earll Drive, Suite L [email protected] and Litchfield Park. Open to every Jew regardless Mailing address: P.O. Box 2831 www.thenewshul.org of background or affiliation. Scottsdale, AZ 85252 Rabbi Michael Wasserman 480-941-4112 Rabbi Elana Kanter Congregation Beth Chaverim www.tbescottsdale.org An independent synagogue with a deep sense Services held at: Sun City West Foundation Cantor Howard Tabaknek of community and a commitment to traditional- 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Conservative congregation founded 1983. Members egalitarian worship, Jewish learning and community Sun City West, AZ 85375 are primarily adults without school-age children. service. Services: Saturdays all year. No building fund, no Mailing address: P.O. Box 5202 school fees, reasonable dues. Sun City West, AZ 85376 623-556-8487 [email protected] Rabbi Irwin Weiner, D.D. Everything you’ve President: Marlene Gershaw A welcoming Reform congregation dedicated to been looking for in an preserving Jewish heritage. Services: September- May, first and third Fridays, and holidays. egalitarian, Conservative synagogue... Temple Beth Shalom and Jewish Community Center of the Northwest Valley Be inspired 12202 N. 101st Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351 Become a part of our 623-977-3240, Fax: 623-977-3214 Rabbi Judi Ahavah Del Bourgo [email protected] welcoming community www.templebethshalomaz.org Rabbi Emaritus Mark J. Bisman Rabbi Shelly W. Moss D.D., Ph.D. 6140 E. Thunderbird Road, Scottsdale (480) 991-0720 www.harzion.org Rabbi Emeritus Arthur J. Abrams L.D., D.D. Cantorial Soloist: Baruch Koritan 20 President: Janice Sodos, Ph.D. www.tbshavasu.org Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. Services Rabbi Elliot Rosenbaum 7 p.m. Sisterhood, Brotherhood, social, cultural and Services: As listed on website. Holiday services and educational events. Torah study, “Coffee and Me” religious school. with rabbi. Religious and Hebrew school, Training Wheels, gift shop. Prescott Arizona Department of Public Temple Gan Elohim Safety (DPS) Temple B’rith Shalom Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz, chaplain Services and activities: Shadow Rock UCC 602-223-2000 12861 N. Eighth Ave. 2077 Brohner Way Phoenix, AZ 85029 Prescott, AZ 86301 Mailing address: P.O. Box 12097 (928) 708-0018 City of Scottsdale Police Department Glendale, AZ 85318-2097 [email protected] www.brithshalom-az.org Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz, chaplain 623-210-7435 480-312-5000 www.templeganelohim.org Rabbi Jessica Rosenthal Chaplaincy Rabbi Tracee Rosen Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. Call for President: Jim Shoffer service times and other information. Not an ordinary temple. A welcoming, progressive Religious Life Reform community for all ages, lifestyles. Infusing Jewish life with meaning through worship, learning, Sedona spiritually, connection and friendship. Jewish Community of Sedona Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix and the Verde Valley [email protected] 100 Meadowlark Drive www.boardofrabbisphoenix.org Mailing address: P.O. Box 10242 President: Rabbi Rony Keller Sedona, AZ 86339 Vice President: Rabbi Jeremy Schneider (928) 204-1286, Fax: (928) 204-2616 Secretary: Rabbi Tracee Rosen www.jcsvv.org Treasurer: Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz Rabbi Alicia Magal Immediate Past President: Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman President: Annette Star Lustgarten Provides religious leadership to the Greater Phoenix Flagstaff Shabbat and High Holiday services. Break-the-fast, JewishRabbinic community. Boards Hanukkah party, Purim event and community ■ See ad on page 1 Chabad Jewish Community Center Passover seder. Religious, cultural and social of Flagstaff activities year-round. Orthodox Rabbinical Council 1254 W. University Ave., Ste. 130 of Greater Phoenix Flagstaff, BeyondAZ 86001 The Yuma (928) 255-5756 c/o Beth Joseph Congregation [email protected] Congregation Beth HaMidbar 515 E. Bethany Home Road [email protected] Phoenix, AZ 85012 www.jewishflagstaff.com and Yuma Jewish Community Council 602-277-8858 Rabbi Dovie Shapiro Mailing address: P.O. Box 5634 [email protected] Yuma, AZ 85366 President: Rabbi David Rebibo Meets at 781 S. Second Ave., Yuma Provides services to individuals and families Heichal Baoranim Information: (928) 210-8368 in keeping with halachic discipline, including Mailing address: [email protected] rabbinical courts, mediation services, Chevra Kadisha, P.O. Box 31058, Flagstaff, AZ 86003 Services every other Friday night. Once a month bereavement counseling, hospital visitations and (928) 527-8747, Fax: (928) 526-3941 lay-lead, and once a month led by a HUC-JIR student community events. [email protected] rabbi from the Los Angeles campus. www.heichalbaoranim.org Rabbi Nina Perlmutter President: Lanny Morrison Religious School: Leah Mundell Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. Shabbat and holiday services, religious school for pre-K through b’nai mitzvah and holiday observances.
Life Cycle Rituals & Celebrations Lake Havasu City Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Private Judaic Instruction 623-975-4272, Cell: 623-640-5913 Interfaith Couple Guidance Temple Beth Sholom [email protected] www.livingwithfaith.tateauthor.com Wedding and/or of Lake Havasu City Private instruction: Principles and basics of Judaism Commitment Ceremonies 116 N. Acoma Blvd. and holiday observances. Special guidance for Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 interfaith couples including personalized wedding Rabbi Irwin Wiener (928) 680-0017 ceremony. OtherMarriage lifecycle events and celebrations. [email protected] p:623-975-4272 • e:[email protected] ■ See ad on thisOfficiant page Community Directory 2014 21 community
Jewish Community Center/ Jewish Family & Children’s Service East Valley (JFCS) 908 N. Alma School Road 4747 N. Seventh St., Suite 100 Bureau of Jewish Education Chandler, AZ 85224 Phoenix, AZ 85014 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206 480-897-0588, Fax: 480-517-0124 602-279-7655, Fax: 602-253-7065 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 [email protected] [email protected] 480-634-8050, Fax: 480-634-8051 www.evjcc.org www.jfcsaz.org [email protected] Executive Director: Steve Tepper President and CEO: Michael R. Zent, Ph.D. Director: Aaron Scholar President: Brad Singer Board Chairman: Rick Naimark Family Educator Coordinator: Linda Feldman Open to all ages. Child care, preschool, afterschool, Behavioral health, social services for adults and Library Director: Elaine Hirsch camp, youth & senior programs, adult classes and children: licensed Jewish therapists, emergency Program Director: Myra Shindler lectures, cultural arts. financial assistance, senior services, career services, Jewish MarriageAgencies & Jewish Baby University, parent- Orthodox Aleinu Network, hospital chaplaincy, ing programs and classes, Baby and Me, Toddler Holocaust survivor services, referrals. Shabbats, PJ Library, Lending Library & Jewish Com- Jewish Community Center/ munity Resource Center. Card catalog online. Valley of the Sun Offices in Phoenix, Glendale, Avondale and Mesa. Customer Service & Referral Center: 602-256-0528 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 Victims of Domestic Violence: 602-452-4640 Chabad of Arizona Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Spanish: 602-534-3087 2110 E. Lincoln Drive 480-483-7121, Fax: 480-483-8441 Homebased Services & Prevention Programs: Phoenix, AZ 85016 www.vosjcc.org 602-257-9314 602-944-2753, Fax: 602-749-1131 President & CEO: Stuart Wachs Older Adult Services: 602-452-4627 COO: Alison Johnston [email protected] See also: JFCS programs in Seniors and Wellness. www.chabadaz.com Board Chair: Adam Goodman Director: Rabbi Zalman Levertov A family-oriented facility that builds community ■ See ad on page 3 Headquarters invested in community education and through relationships and engagement in an all- outreach. Tuition organization, camp, chaplaincy, inclusive environment through childcare, fitness, Roving Rabbis, library, child/adult education, education, cultural arts programming and Israel Jewish Free Loan 3443 N. Central Ave., Suite 707 Friendship Circle, Smile on Seniors, CTeen, pastoral connection. Phoenix, AZ 85012 services, mikvah. 18 locations. 602-230-7983, Fax: 602-230-0180
Jewish Community Foundation www.jewishfreeloan.org Ina Levine Jewish Community www.jewishfreeloanblog.org of Greater Phoenix President: Barrett Silver Campus 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 Executive Director: Tina Sheinbein 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 120 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Interest-free loans to Jewish residents of Arizona. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-699-1717, Fax: 480-699-1807 Confidentiality assured. Call for additional 480-634-4944, Fax: 480-634-4586 [email protected] information. Member IAJFL. www.jcfphoenix.org www.iljcc.org ■ See ad on page 23 Facility Director: Dae Williams Chair: W. David Weiner Home to: Jewish Community Association of Greater Engages, educates, inspires generations of givers, Phoenix, Valley of the Sun Jewish Community helping achieve personal philanthropic goals. Jewish Genetic Diseases Center Center, Bureau of Jewish Education, Council For Regional center for long-term Jewish philanthropy, Jews With Special Needs, Jewish Tuition manages permanent endowments, Donor Advised of Greater Phoenix Organization, Jewish Community Foundation, Funds, B’nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 Jewish Genetic Disease Center. competitive grantmaking program supporting Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Jewish causes locally and in Israel. 480-668-3347, Fax: 480-209-1963 ■ See ad on page 3 [email protected] Jewish Community Association www.jewishgeneticsphx.org of Greater Phoenix Executive Director: Randee Pri-Tal Jewish Community Foundation President: Sherman Minkoff, M.D. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 Providing education and affordable carrier testing Scottsdale, AZ 85254 of Greater Prescott, Inc. for Jewish genetic diseases and breast and ovarian 480-634-4900, Fax: 480-634-4588 P.O. Box 2684 cancer (BRCA). [email protected] Prescott, AZ 86302 www.jewishphoenix.org (928) 771-3737, Fax: (928) 771-0980 President & CEO: Stuart Wachs [email protected] Board Chair: Joel Kramer www.jcfgp.org Resource for community, raising funds through President: David S. Hess, (928) 771-0978 annual campaign for Jewish needs, funding Chairman, Grants Committee: David Dinerman programs and organizations caring for people in Develops, sustains and ensures the welfare, cultural need. Sustain and enhance Jewish life. heritage and continuity of a strong and vibrant ■ See ad back page Jewish community through the creation and growth of endowment funds. Community
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Post 619, Sun Lakes Copper State Hadassah Valley of Commander: Robert Cantor, 480-895-1618 the Sun Chapter P.O. Box 13113, Chandler, AZ 85248-3113 480-998-1880 Meetings: Monthly, third Sunday morning; brunch. [email protected] Sept.-June. Meets at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 www.valleyofthesun.hadassah.org N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85248 President: Sue Ritter Scottsdale Post 210 B’nai B’rith International Changing the world and people’s lives, in Israel, Commander: Bernard Kaplan, 602-765-3520 2020 K. St., NW, Seventh Floor the United States and around the world, through Meetings: Monthly, third Sunday Washington, D.C. 20006 medicine, teaching, advocacy, education, land AZ State Veterans Home (888) 388-4224 reclamation and youth programs. 4141 N. Third St., Phoenix www.bnaibrith.org Organization committed to the security and continuity of the Jewish people and the State Jewish Social Connection Jewish Women’s Circle, Scottsdale of Israel, Organizations combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and Contact: Billie Gross, 623-584-1977 Chabad of Scottsdale ignorance, and providing service to the community. Meetings: Fourth Sunday afternoon of each month, 10215 N. Scottsdale Road Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 W.R.H. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 & Programs Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. 480-998-1410 Brandeis University Monthly social events. Social/cultural club for [email protected] Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter Jewish people. Members are single and married, Director: Dina Levertov P.O. Box 13775 including interfaith couples from Sun City, Sun City Meets monthly for discussions, holiday Scottsdale, AZ 85267 West and neighboring communities. preparations, crafts, lectures, Torah study, cooking 480-359-7262 demonstrations and classes. Bikkur cholim projects. www.brandeisphoenix.com Co-presidents: Lori Roth: [email protected] Jewish War Veterans Marcy Strauss: [email protected] Melvin Brody, 480-473-9076 Jewish Women International Provides study groups, community service, events Department of Southwest Founded in 1897. Strives to break the cycle of and faculty speakers. Supports libraries, scientific Commander: Nelson Magden, 623-556-1217 violence through education, advocacy and action. research and scholarships at Brandeis University. Open to all veterans of Jewish faith with honorable Supports residential treatment centers in the United discharge from the Armed Services. Open to States and Jerusalem. nonveterans interested in supporting veterans and Greater Phoenix Chapter Chulent West Jewish causes. Meetings: Monthly, third Sunday 602-710-5007 Contact: Harriet Robbins, 602-944-3455 [email protected] Post 128, Red Mountain Meetings: Monthly, second Wednesday Attracting many types of Jews from all spectrums. Commander: Harold Riffer Avodah Chapter Events that include various Jewish artists and films 480-985-7519 Southeast Valley on Jewish themes. Meetings: Sept.-May, 1:30 p.m., fourth Sunday at President: Rosalind Capon, 480-396-9764 Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Road Meetings: Monthly, second Wednesday Post 194, Valley of the Sun East Valley Jewish Couples Club Commander: Kathryn C. Magedman 480-802-4412 623-556-1217 Kivel Campus of Care Auxiliary [email protected] Meetings: September-June, first Sunday 602-956-5487 Attracting many types of Jews from all spectrums. AZ State Veterans Home President: Debbie Waitkus Events that include various Jewish artists and films 4141 N. Third St., Phoenix Dedicated to enhancing the lives of Kivel residents on Jewish themes. It’s not just for singles any more. through service and fundraising. Hadassah Shalom Chapter Co-presidents: Adrian Goldman, Ruth Lavin 480-802-8901 Area: Sun Lakes Meetings: monthly, afternoons Any age welcome. Hadassah-Tikvah West Valley Your fi rst stop. Not your last resort. Chapter President: Arlene Brown, 623-544-0180 Community [email protected] Area: West Valley Meetings: second Monday of every month, 10 a.m. Call for location.
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NA’AMAT USA Sun City Grand Shalom Club Anti-Defamation League 16161 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101 Meets at Sun City Grand 602-274-0991, Fax: 602-230-1768 Encino, CA 91436 19726 N. Remington Drive, Sun City Grand [email protected] (818) 981-1298; Fax: (818) 981-6163 President: Harvey Gordon, [email protected] www.adl.org [email protected] Membership: Debbie Harris Regional Director: Bill Straus www.naamat.org Meets second Monday of each month. Open to Regional Board Chair: Miriam Weisman Area Coordinator: Hilary Botchin residents of Sun City Grand. A social and cultural Director of Development: Jonathan Breakstone Area Director: Betty Zabezhinsky group of shared backgrounds. Founded in 1913, the Anti-Defamation League is the Part of an international movement that raises funds world’s leading organization in the fight against an- to support social services and programs for women ti-Semitism, bigotry and discrimination of all kinds. and children in Israel and the United States. The Association of Crypto Jews Hatikvah Chapter of the Americas Jewish Labor Committee [email protected] Mailing: 1900 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 15355 Arizona Chapter President: Hope Weiss, 480-628-7710 Chandler, AZ 85224 National Board Member: Susan Rudolph 2401 N. Central Ave. 602-306-2252 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Meetings: first Tuesday of each month [email protected] Boomers age group (800) 997-0099 www.cryptojew.org [email protected] Kinneret Chapter President: Rabbi Yosef Garcia Chairman: Paul Rubin President: Ruth Becker, 602-246-8399 Uniting and educating Hispanic Sefardim/Crypto Founded in 1934 to serve as a bridge between the Meetings: third Monday of each month, Chris Ridge Jews of the Americas and the Caribbean Islands. Jewish community and the labor movement. Village, 6246 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix Online classes in English, Spanish. Jewish history, returns without conversion and Jewish lifecycles. National Council of Jewish Women Joint Action Committee Arizona Section President: West Valley Jewish Women’s Circle for Political Affairs (JAC) Debby Finkel, [email protected] Chabad of the Northwest Valley (847) 433-5999, Fax: (847) 433-6194 602-371-8563 7942 W. Bell Road, C5 #101 [email protected] www.ncjwaz.org Glendale, AZ 85308 www.jacpac.org Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW takes a progressive 602-375-2422 Executive Director: Marcia Balonick stance on issues for women, children and families Director: Chana Lew Bipartisan network dedicated to electing a Congress by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. Project of Chabad of the Northwest Valley, to create an opportunity for Jewish women to meet, socialize committed to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and and learn. a social agenda including reproductive freedom, ORT America separation of religion and state. Cutting-edge training and strategic educational initiatives that empower 270,000 people annually Republican Jewish Coalition, in 56 countries to become productive citizens and lead their families and communities forward. Arizona Chapter Cactus Chapter www.rjchq.org Ellen Tuckman, 602-953-9307 Chairperson: Amy H. Laff Meetings: Every other month starting with October American Israel Educating the Jewish community about Republican with fund raisers in-between. Call for date, time and Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) ideas and policy positions, and expressing concerns location. All areas welcome. of the Jewish community to Republican officials. 602-277-3318, Fax: 602-996-1180 Monthly events. Desert Chapter [email protected] [email protected] www.aipac.org President: Joyce Dimond, 480-563-1797 The only American organization registered to lobby Contact: Sharon Sak, 480-948-9242 Congress in support of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Monthly meetings and board meetings. Community briefings, events with members of Congress,Public grass-roots lobbying Affairs sessions. Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’ Chrysalis Association American Jewish Committee 2055 W. Northern Ave. P.O. Box 30213 602-539-2895 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phoenix, AZ 85046-0213 www.ajc.org/arizona 602-955-9059, Fax: 602-955-0165 602-788-7003 Chairperson: Tim Eckstein [email protected] [email protected] Human relations organization, 107 years of service. www.noabuse.org www.phoenixphsa.org Advocacy work, international research and pro- President/CEO: Patricia Klahr President: Joan Sitver grams safeguard Israel, advance Jewish security Services to Jewish families experiencing domestic Dedicated to the remembrance of the Shoah and promote democracy and pluralism. violence, individual counseling and advocates. through education. Survivors speak throughout the OutreachReferral/Support and prevention programs. Shelter services state (primarily in schools). Annual Yom Hashoah with kosher meals. Transitional housing. All services commemoration. Devoted to survivors’ needs. confidential. Community
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Council for Jews With Special Needs Happenings L’Chaim! Young Jewish Professionals 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 Joan Evans, 480-272-6539 3960 W. Golden Keys Way Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Harriett Wallach, 480-629-8294 Chandler, AZ 85226 480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365 Catering to Jewish singles 60-plus. Social activities 602-618-5886 [email protected] and friendship. Two or more functions each month. [email protected] www.cjsn.org www.lchaimyp.com Executive Director: Becca Hornstein Yaakov Welner Board President: Richard Lustiger Jewish Association of Singles A group dedicated to providing a wide variety of Disability resources for children and adults who Services (J.A.S.S.) social events for Jews in their 20s and 30s. have disabilities, to enable them to participate in activities in the Jewish community. Scottsdale, AZ 480-515-1935 Moishe House ■ See ad on this page [email protected] www.facebook.com/MoisheHousePhoenix Contact: Barbara Allyn Fun and engaging programs providing meaningful JSupport Arizona Activities and events for Jewish singles ages 45-75. Jewish experiences for young adults in their 20s. Resource for information about Jewish groups and Phoenix, AZ 85023 organizations. 602-748-4000 [email protected] ShabbatLuck www.jsupportaz.com Valley Jewish Singles [email protected] An independent nonprofit created to help those www.shabbatluck.com [email protected] Contact: Erin Searle individuals within the community who have been Dedicated to creating and sustaining friendships affected by the downturn in the economy. Offering Shabbat potluck experience to singles among Jewish singles, 50-plus. Activities include and couples in the Phoenix area ages 21-39. Hosts brunches, dinners, dances, happy hours, house free monthly events and connects Phoenix-area Temple Chai: Deutsch Family parties, theater and discussion groups. No members and congregations for High Holidays. membership fees. Shalom Center 4645 E. Marilyn Road Yad B’Yad Social Group Phoenix, AZ 85032 Council For Jews With Special Needs 602-971-1234, Fax: 602-971-5909 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 [email protected] Scottsdale, AZ 85254 www.templechai.com 480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365 Director: Sharona Silverman [email protected] Resource center providing education, support groups Arizona Adventurers www.cjsn.org and spiritual development while utilizing Jewish Fax: 480-747-9679 Executive Director: Becca Hornstein wisdom, tradition and compassion. Support groups [email protected] Board President: Richard Lustiger include bereavement, divorce and caregiving. www.arizonaadventurers.org Social club for adults with mild to moderate President: Lionel Hummel disabilities. Twice monthly gatherings focus on An all-volunteer Jewish outdoor club. Member- Jewish education and recreational activities. planned activities include hiking, team sports, small-group outings and larger social gatherings. Weekly e-mail lists upcoming events.
For information on congregation-affiliated singles Young Adults programs, see “Valley Congregations” listings. Jewish Sisterhood of Arizona [email protected] Contact: Holly Witzer Active Jewish Singles 40s & 50s For Jewish women in their 20s and 30s in the Greater Phoenix area. meetup.com/active-jews-40s-50s For Jewish singles in their 40s and 50s in the North Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Council For Jews With Special Needs Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable The Jewish Agency for Disability Resources Foundation Singles 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 · Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 CJSN 745 E. Maryland Ave., Suite 100 Phone: (480) 629 5343 · www.cjsn.org Community Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-279-2808, Fax: 602-277-5978 The mission of the Council For Jews With Special Needs is to provide Chairman: Irwin Pasternack programs, resources and support to help all Jews with disabilities Funding, resources and leadership for developing and their families fulfill their spiritual, cultural and religious needs. positive Jewish choices in family and personal lives, • Information and Referral • Disability Awareness Workshops with a strong emphasis on strengthening the ability • Speakers Bureau • Sign Language Interpreters of Jewish singles to meet and marry. • Summer Camp Inclusion Support • Religious School Inclusion Support The Council receives support from • Simchat Shabbat Service • Teen and Adult Social Groups
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Young Jewish Phoenix JCC Day Camp Programs Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center & Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 Many of the camps listed use high school and 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 college students as counselors and assistants. Kochavim Summer Camp 480-634-4900, ext. 1205, Fax: 480-634-4588 Contact camps directly for information. Some local Ages: Six weeks-pre-K [email protected] synagogues also have day camps. Directors: Deena Boone, [email protected] www.jewishphoenix.org Dani Hibert, [email protected] Staff: Erin Searle, [email protected] 480-659-7769 Engages young adults (22-40) with opportunities Day Camps to build and maintain Jewish connections with Shemesh Day Camp one another and the organized Jewish community. Grades K-11 Camp Gan Israel Day Camp Directors: Mitch Cohen, [email protected] Chabad of the East Valley Deborah Winegarden, [email protected] 875 N. McClintockCamps Drive 480-634-4949 Chandler, AZ 85226 Providing swimming, arts and crafts, music, sports, 480-855-4333 Ruach, CIT and service programs for older campers; [email protected] after-school youth programs, sports leagues, BBYO www.chabadcenter.com and Teen Connection. Camp Directors: Effy & Mushkie Zimmerman Ages 4-12. Five weeks packed with Jewish ideas and values. Games, sports, music, gymnastics, arts and Barbara Zemel, Co-President crafts, field trips, overnights, challah baking, lessons Resident Camps Jay Bycer, Co-President in Jewish culture. Camp Daisy and Harry Stein 602-787-2930 Camp SEED Formerly Camp Charles Pearlstein Beth El Congregation Camp location: Prescott, AZ [email protected] 1118 W. Glendale Ave. Winter location: Congregation Beth Israel Phoenix, AZ 85021 10460 N. 56th St. 602-374-3062 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 [email protected] 480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-7150 www.campseedaz.org [email protected] Camps for all ages in a Jewish setting. Separate www.campcharlespearlstein.com camps for boys and girls. SEED Girls: grades K-8. Camp Director: Brian Mitchell SEED Boys: grades K-8. Pre-SEED: ages 3 and 4. Arizona’s only Jewish resident camp. Second-12th grade. Varied activities for everyone. Leadership- Be a fan! development programs for high-school students. Chaverim Tovim Owned and operated by Congregation Beth Israel. Follow us! (Good Friends) Summer Enrichment Program Temple Emanuel of Tempe Friendly Pines Camp Find 5801 S. Rural Road 933 Friendly Pines Road Tempe, AZ 85283 Prescott, AZ 86303 480-838-1414, Fax: 480-838-2192 (888) 281-2267, Fax: (928) 445-6065 [email protected] [email protected] Director: Leslie Scheck www.friendlypines.com Ages 12 months-5 years. Arts and crafts, singing, In the cool pines near Prescott, 30-plus activities are on Facebook Jewish cooking, kabbalat Shabbat, tefillah (prayer), offered. Riding, swimming, water-skiing, climbing challah baking and Hebrew vocabulary. and more. Excellent camper/staff ratios. Staff background checks/drug tests. ACA accredited. East Valley JCC Day Camp ■ See ad on page 27 908 N. Alma School Road Chandler, AZ 85224 480-897-0588, Fax: 480-517-0124 [email protected] www.evjcc.org and Director: Josh Traulsen The following are programs for children in Ages 2-ninth grade. Activities include swimming, elementary school through high school. sports, music, field trips, cooking, rock show, arts Twitter. and crafts, Israeli culture, mitzvot projects, overnights B’nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy and more. Program Jewish Community Foundation Community 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-699-1717,Youth Fax: 480-699-1807 Programs 26 kids & teens
[email protected] Keshet Social Group www.jcfphoenix.org Council For Jews With Special Needs Director: Andrea Cohen 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 Chair: Gail Baer Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Grades 7-12. The largest teen giving program BBYO 480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365 in Arizona. Service learning, philanthropy and [email protected] community involvement. (B’nai B’rith Youth Organization) Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center www.cjsn.org 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 Executive Director: Becca Hornstein Chabad Kids Klub Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Board President: Richard Lustiger Social club for teens and adults with moderate to 2110 E. Lincoln Drive Mountain Region Program Director: severe disabilities. Twice monthly gatherings focus Phoenix, AZ 85016 Rebekah Rubenstein on Jewish education and recreational activities. 602-944-2753 480-634-4900, ext. 1127, Fax: 480-483-8441 [email protected] [email protected] chabadaz.com/youth YouthTeen leaders create Programs and lead programs with NFTY Director: Mussie Levertov professional staff and volunteer adult advisers. Judaism, education, social action, community service, North American Federation of Temple Youth Provides holiday crafts and programs for children NFTY-Southwest is a Reform Jewish community ages 5-12 and a Shabbat program during services. athletic, recreation, summer travel experiences. AZA (Aleph Zadik Aleph): Boys, grades 9-12 for high school students that forges and builds Teaches and instills the joy of Judaism in a hands-on friendships, community, lifelong Reform Jewish fun fashion. BBG (B’nai B’rith Girls): Girls, grades 9-12 BBYO Connect: Grades 6-8 identities, and leadership skills. Girl Scout Troop #1674 Beth Israel Temple Youth (BITY) Director of Youth: Rabbi Rony Keller [email protected] Bureau of Jewish Education/ 480-951-0323 www.girlscoutsaz.org Hebrew High Troop Co-Leaders: Halle Farber and Alison Feinberg Phoenix High School of Jewish Studies Gan Elohim Temple Youth (GETY) Girl Scout programming conducted through a 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206 602-502-9693 traditional Jewish lens. Brownie/Junior troop Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Youth Advisers: Jonathan and Kathie Dalton for girls entering grades 2-4. Monday afternoon 480-634-8050, Fax 480-634-8051 Contact: [email protected] meetings at rotating locations, NE Valley. [email protected] Kol Ami Temple Youth (KATY) Director: Aaron Scholar 480-951-9660 Jewish Committee on Scouting Hebrew High Principal: Myra Shindler Youth Adviser: Carly Kastner Alexander Muss High School in Israel: Elaine Hirsch [email protected] Chairman, Central and Northern Arizona Family Education: Linda Feldman David Zinder, 602-358-7826 Three campuses: Scottsdale, Chandler Temple Chai Temple Youth (TCTY) [email protected] and West Valley 602-971-1234 Chairman, Tucson and Southern Arizona Special programs include: Hebrew for high school Director of Youth & Family Programs: Erin Wynn David Weintraub, (520) 290-5033 language credit, AMHS Israel, Care-a-van Summer [email protected] [email protected] Kids & Teens Experience Tour, Hebrew school limuds, Bikur Cholim Temple Emanuel Temple Youth (TETY) Member, National Jewish Committee on Scouting hospital volunteers, Bronia and Sam Bronkesh Jewish 480-838-1414 Lee F. Shedroff, 623-376-8737 Spirit Prize, retreats. [email protected] Temple Solel Temple Youth (TSTY) www.jewishscouting.org 480-991-7414 Promotes and recognizes scouting’s Jewish Religious Camp Swift Youth Foundation Director of Youth Group Programming: Awards Program. Promotes scouting among Jewish 7950 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 106 Rabbi Ilana Mills youth, helps Jewish institutions provide scouting Scottsdale, AZ 85260 [email protected] opportunities and service projects. 480-443-5645 [email protected] Jewish Community Foundation www.campswift.org Executive Director: Whitney Jacobson Youth Philanthropy Board President: Bob Bessen 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 Helps Jewish teens fulfill Torah mitzvah of caring for Scottsdale, AZ 85254 the poor and the stranger by reaching out to inner- An Arizona Tradition Since 1941! 480-699-1717, Fax: 480-699-1807 city children. Founded more than 30 years ago. [email protected] www.jcfphoenix.org Director: Andrea Cohen CTeens, Chabad Teen Network Chair: Gail Baer 2110 E. Lincoln Drive Grades 9-12. Leadership, philanthropy and Phoenix, AZ 85016 community service for outstanding high school 602-944-2753 students. Open to B’nai Tzedek teens only. [email protected] www.chabadaz.com/teens Director: Rabbi Dov Levertov Twice monthly programs include inspirational discussions and fun. Teen Shabbat meals and teen classes. Grades 8-12.
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The Women’s Jewish Learning Taglit-Birthright Israel® Center Rohr Chabad House — Jewish Student Center 7825 E. Paradise Lane ® at Arizona State University Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Taglit-Birthright Israel 971 S. Ash Ave. 602-402-4173 Hillel Jewish Student Center Tempe, AZ 85281 [email protected] at Arizona State University 602-565-4655 www.womenlearning.org 1012 S. Mill Ave. [email protected] Director: Rabbi Elana Kanter Tempe, AZ 85281 www.jewishasu.com Pre-bat mitzvah workshops. 480-967-7563, Fax: 480-966-5402 www.mayanotisrael.com [email protected] Executive Director: Rabbi Shmuel Tiechtel www.hillelasu.org Associate Director: Chana Tiechtel USY ASU Hillel Director: Debbie Yunker Kail Free 10-day trips to Israel for young Jewish adults United Synagogue Youth Hillel and Birthright Israel offer free 10-day trips to ages 18-26. Part of the United Synagogue of Conservative IsraelIsrael for Jewish college Programs students ages 18-26 who Judaism. Activities open to all Jewish teenagers. An have not been to Israel on an organized peer trip. Taglit-Birthright Israel®/ informal educational program consisting of social, Grossman Grants for Teen Trips/ religious and educational activities. Taglit-Birthright Israel® Gifts of Israel Saving Program Beth El Congregation, 602-944-3359 Jewish National Fund Youth Director: Janette Silverman, ext. 123 8698 E. San Alberto Drive, Suite B Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix [email protected] Scottsdale, AZ 85258 & Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center 480-447-8100 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 Har Zion Congregation, 480-991-0720 www.jnf.org Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley JNF/Shorashim is a free 10-day adventure for Jewish 480-634-4900, ext. 1109, Fax: 480-634-4588 480-897-3636 students and young adults. Participants see major Israel Center Director: Shahar Edry Youth commissioner: Regina Fischer sites and learn about environmental issues facing [email protected] [email protected] Israel today. [email protected] Adviser: Sarah Namm Travel to Israel with assistance from Israel Center. [email protected] Young Adults: Free Phoenix Community Birthright trip; Teens: Scholarships for programs; Children: Saving account for future trips. Arizona Catering Council for Jews with Special Needs 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365 [email protected] www.cjsn.org Executive Director: Becca Hornstein Board President: Richard Lustiger Provides assistance to children and teens who have Kids & Teens disabling conditions to facilitate inclusion in regular JewishReferral/Support preschools, congregational schools, day schools and Jewish camps. Friendship Circle Chabad of Arizona Exceptional Quality 2110 E. Lincoln Drive Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-861-1600 [email protected] Impeccable Service www.fcaz.org Director: Rabbi Mendy Levertov Programs present families of individuals with special needs and teen volunteers the opportunity to form real friendships within a non-judgmental and Vaad-supervised Kosher Available supportive community. WWW.ARIZONACATERING.COM • 480.898.8848 Like us on Facebook
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Consulate General of Israel Tzedakah Fund Inc. 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600 P.O. Box 9806 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phoenix, AZ 85068 (323) 852-5500, Fax: (323) 852-5555 602-588-0006, Fax: 602-588-0869 www.israella.org [email protected] Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles: Co-presidents: David Siegel Elaine Hammerschlag Alliance4Israel Consul for Culture, Media and Public Diplomacy: Sue Rutkin [email protected] Dana Erlich Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Arizona corporation organized Co-directors: Steve Rosenbaum: 480-216-4280 Provides educational, political and cultural in 1984 for direct, grass-roots giving to people and Carol Talmon: 602-265-2251 information about Israel through speakers and small organizations who minister to the needs of the Dedicated to offering educational, cultural, social written and audiovisual materials. disadvantaged in Israel. No overhead. and spiritual programs to promote an understanding and appreciationAgencies of Israel, and a deepening& bond Israel Bonds — Volunteers for Israel (VFI) between Israelis and the community. 1403 E. Commodore Place Development Corporation for Israel Tempe, AZ 85283 AmericanOrganizations Friends Registered Representative: Bob Leve 480-838-3457 4500 S. Lakeshore Drive, Suite 355 [email protected] of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) Tempe, AZ 85282 www.vfi-usa.org Arizona Friends of ARMDI 480-948-7315, (800) 229-4324, Fax: 480-948-7413 Regional Manager: Helen Pearson Freedman 10645 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite C200-335 [email protected] An American nonprofit organization supporting Phoenix, AZ 85028 www.israelbonds.com the Israeli program Sar El. Volunteers perform non- 602-787-2930 Israel Bonds are investment-grade securities. combat duties while living on an IDF base, freeing www.afmda.org Proceeds from the sale of Israel Bonds build and soldiers time. [email protected] strengthen every aspect of Israel’s economy and Coordinators: Jay Bycer, Barb Zemel infrastructure. Member FINRA, SIPC. U.S. tax-exempt organization. Supporting Magen David Adom, the State of Israel’s sole provider The Israel Center/Partnership of emergency medical services. Humanitarian organization serving in times of war, terrorist attack, 2gether crisis and disaster. Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix ■ See ad on page 26 & Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center El Al Israel Airlines 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 District Sales Office: 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 363 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 American Technion Society 480-634-4900, ext. 1109, Fax: 480-634-4588 (323) 852-1252 (800) 683-4287 Israel Center Director: Shahar Edry www.elal.co.il 480-443-9202, Fax: 480-443-0737 [email protected] Reservations: (800) 223-6700 Contact: Harold Morgan [email protected] Airline providing nonsmoking flights to Israel from [email protected] A central resource for Israel activities, trips and Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Miami. www.ats.org scholarships. Dedicated to providing educational Israel’s leading science/technology university, and inspirational programming and offering people- Israel GovernmentTravel Tourist Office home to Israel’s first Nobel Prize winners in science. to-people connections to Israel through Partnership Israel Ministry of Tourism - Western Region - USA Pioneers in computer science, water-resource 2gether. 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600 management, materials engineering, aerospace . Los Angeles, CA 90025 and medicine. Jewish National Fund (323) 658-7463 8698 E. San Alberto Drive, Suite B Fax: (323) 658-6543 Arizona Friends of the Israel Scouts Scottsdale, AZ 85258 [email protected] P.O. Box 28982 480-447-8100 www.goisrael.com Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tree Hotline: (800) 542-8733 Information about tourism to Israel. PR and 480-216-4280 www.jnf.org promotion. Provides maps, brochures and films [email protected] President: Dr. Seymour Rife concerning travel to Israel. Chairman: Steve Rosenbaum Regional Director: Ted Kort Sponsors the annual Israeli Scout Friendship Associate Director: Deb Rochford Caravan’s visit to the Valley. Featuring 16- and Deals with quality of life issues in Israel, including 17-year-old pre-army scouts singing and dancing. the water crisis and Blueprint Negev, a massive undertaking that involves building new communities for 250,000 people in the Negev Desert.
Community Directory 2014 29 AboutOut and These photos were featured in past Out and About pages in Jewish News and also online at www.jewishaz.com and Facebook. Out and About features photos of community members around the Valley and the world. Submit photos and details each week to [email protected] by 10 a.m. Monday.
Chloe kneads her challah dough at Beth El Center for Early Childhood Education’s Camp Yad b’Yad. Photo by Sari Topper-Romberg
From left, Beny Karmoush, Shahar Edry, Jewish Courtney Klein Johnson of Seed Spot, left, Abby and Maddie join in the Valley of the Community Association’s Israel Center director, and and Deborah Lavinsky, director of Cen- Sun Jewish Community Center’s Shemesh Ron Amir at ShabbatLuck’s 200th event on July 19. tral Phoenix Women at a CPW breakfast. Day Camp’s Maccabiah Color Wars. Photo courtesy of ShabbatLuck Photo by Ron Nachtwey Photo courtesy of Shemesh Day Camp
Forty-one Taglit-Birthright Israel participants, including many from the Phoenix area, joined the 10-day trip to Israel in June. Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix 30 Bella gives her donation to the Yarnell Firefighter Relief Effort at Temple Solel’s Machaneh Solel. Photo by Brenden Ginis
Zach, left, Jay, center, and Max visit San Francisco as part of the Bureau of Jewish Education’s Hebrew High Care-a-van program. Photo courtesy of Myra Shindler
David Hymovitch receives a semi-finalist trophy from Stacy Rosenthal, Congregation Beth Israel religious school director, left, Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey star Martin St. Louis at and Erin Wynn, Temple Chai director of youth and family programs, visit The Brick Hockey Invitational Tournament. Camp Daisy and Harry Stein. Photo courtesy of Julie Hymovitch Photo courtesy of Congregation Beth Israel Community Directory 2014 31 education
Brandeis University JCC Adult Programs Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center P.O. Box 13775 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 In addition to the following educational resources, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 many local organizations and synagogues offer 480-359-7262 480-483-7121, Fax: 480-483-8441 study groups and adult classes. See listings under www.brandeisphoenix.com Adult Services Director: Erin Searle Valley Congregations and Community. Co-presidents: Lori Roth: [email protected] [email protected] Marcy Strauss: [email protected] Provides a variety of active adult programs and Provides study groups, community services, events activities: Jewish Book & Cultural Arts Fair, trips, Arizona Jewish Historical Society and faculty speakers. Supports libraries, scientific classes, lectures, games, social groups, special events. 122 E. Culver St. research and scholarships at Brandeis University. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Jewish Learning Center 602-241-7870 [email protected] Bureau of Jewish Education 10213 N. Scottsdale Road www.azjhs.orgAdult Education 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Executive Director: Lawrence Bell, Ph.D. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-443-5362 Events Coordinator: Chelsey Keller 480-634-8050, Fax: 480-634-8051 [email protected] President: Mark Sendrow [email protected] Director: Rabbi Yossi Levertov Preserves the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish Director: Aaron Scholar Various instructors communities and educates the public on the Jewish Program Director: Myra Shindler Various programs from the aleph-bet to the Kaballah, contribution to Arizona and American life. Sponsors Jewish Studies Institute includes Lunch ‘n Learn the Talmud, Jewish ethics and everything in between. regular educational programs. adult classes available in East and West Valley. Jewish Open to all, regardless of affiliation or background. educators’ and public school educators’ conferences on the Holocaust, Jewish Women’s University and Arizona State University women’s symposium. Lev Chadash: Jewish Southwest
Education Jewish Studies Program Encounters 480-727-6906, Fax: 480-727-2023 1327 Granite Creek Lane [email protected] Congregation Kehillah Program address: Chino Valley, AZ 86323 jewishstudies.asu.edu (928) 777-8172 Director: Hava Tirosh-Samuelson Located on the campus of Har Zion Congregation 6140 E. Thunderbird Road [email protected] Offering a Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies and Rabbi Nina Perlmutter enhancing knowledge of all facets of Jewish life Scottsdale, AZ 85254 602-369-7667 Tom Brodersen through courses, conferences, scholar-in-residence Jewish services/Eco-Judaism at Grand Canyon programs and public lectures. Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman [email protected] and surroundings. Rabbi serves in Flagstaff. Tom www.congregationkehillah.org Brodersen is a certified Jewish meditation teacher Beth Ami Temple Adult education program includes mini-courses, with a M.S. in Jewish studies. Services: 3535 E. Lincoln Drive Torah study, Hebrew, adult b’nai mitzvah, spiritual Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 practice, Rebbe’s Tisch, member-suggested topics, Or Adam Congregation Mailing Address: and independent/chevruta study guided by the 3104 E. Camelback Road, Suite 508 rabbi. for Humanistic Judaism Phoenix, AZ 85016 c/o Arizona Jewish Historical Society 602-956-0805 or 602-840-7250 122 E. Culver St. [email protected] Congregation Or Chadash Phoenix, AZ 85004 www.bethamitemple.org of the Northeast Valley 480-663-7788 Rabbi Arthur J. Abrams 9096 E. Bahia Drive, Suite 106 [email protected] Cantorial Soloist: Pam Beitman Scottsdale, AZ 85260 www.oradam.org Guest speakers, Torah study, special interest groups. 480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602 Adult Interest Director: Jeffrey Schesnol Members participate in services and programs. [email protected] Adult programs include guest speakers and www.congregationorchadash.org discussions on issues traditional to contemporary. Beth Emeth Congregation Education Director: Michelle Mandell Secular humanistic perspective on topics including Adult programs including Scholar-in-Residence, lifecycle, holiday and ceremonial celebrations. of the West Valley classes, special holiday celebrations, unique 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Shabbat formats. Phoenix Community Kollel Sun City West, AZ 85375 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 104 623-584-7210, Fax: 623-975-2976 Har Zion Congregation Phoenix, AZ 85014 [email protected] 602-433-0300, Fax: 602-285-3033 www.bethemethaz.org 6140 E. Thunderbird Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 [email protected] Rabbi David Rosenberg www.aztorah.com President: Joseph Weintraub 480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411 [email protected] Director: Rabbi Dovid Gonsky A Conservative egalitarian multigenerational Provides Torah education and outreach to the Jewish congregation affiliated with United Synagogue of www.harzion.org Rabbi Judi Ahavah Del Bourgo community. Programs include communitywide Conservative Judaism. Founded in 1964. Hebrew events, adult-education classes, one-on-one study, classes available. Speakers, mini-courses, Jewish yoga (floor and chair), Yoga Meets Dance, Scholar-in-Residence fea- women’s division, advanced Talmud for men and turing R. Daniel Greyber, adult b’nai mitzvah, Nosh & Camp SEED day camps. Knowledge, book club and holiday programs.
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Ruach Salon The Women’s Jewish Ruach Hamidbar-Spirit of the Desert Learning Center 602-420-1700 [email protected] 7825 E. Paradise Lane www.ruach.org Scottsdale, AZ 85260 The Learning Shuk Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein 602-402-4173 480-390-0424 Monthly Shabbat afternoon salons with cutting- [email protected] [email protected] edge guest teachers, artists and musicians. Closing http://womenlearning.org [email protected] with third meal and Havdallah. Everyone welcome. Director: Rabbi Elana Kanter www.thelearningshuk.org No background necessary. Creative, cutting-edge Jewish learning for women Director: Virginie Polster of all ages and backgrounds. Named one of the A parent-educator-community collaboration Rebbe’s Tish most innovative Jewish nonprofits in North America that connects K-12 familes to each other and to Monthly Shabbat morning Carlebach-style dav- (Slingshot Fund). innovative and creative pluralistic Jewish learning. ening with the study of Torah and Chassidus. Followed by chulent, homemade challah and Programs l’chaims. No background necessary. Valley Beit Midrash PJ Library 602-445-3112 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206 [email protected] Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Scottsdale Torah Institute www.valleybeitmidrash.org
480-634-8050, Fax: 480-634-8051 Education The Center for Spiritual Growth Director: Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz [email protected] P.O. Box 26184 A collaborative organization that brings new, exciting www.pjlibrary.org Phoenix, AZ 85068-6184 and relevant Jewish programming to the Greater Director: Elaine Hirsch 602-904-0417 Phoenix Jewish community in a diverse, welcoming, An award-winning family engagement program. [email protected] engaging and pluralistic setting. Mails free, high-quality, Jewish children’s literature www.sticenter.org ■ See ad on this page and music to families each month. Scholar-in-Residence: Michael Shapiro Independent adult study group for anyone wanting to deepen their awareness of the spiritual dimension of life. Drop-in classes every Monday night. Scheduled and special events throughout the year. Temple Gan Elohim Services and activities: Shadow Rock UCC 12861 N. Eighth Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85029 Mailing address: P.O. Box 12097 Glendale, AZ 85318-2097 623-210-7435 www.templeganelohim.org Adult Education Contact: Carol Berger Adult education explores issues ranging from sacred to secular. Classes held monthly on Sunday 4645 E. Marilyn Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 602.445.3112 www.valleybeitmidrash.org afternoons.
The New Shul Board of Trustees Thank you 7825 E. Paradise Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Chair: Stan Hammerman for making us 480-515-2272, Fax: 480-922-7118 Mark Feldman [email protected] www.thenewshul.org Judi Gottschalk your home Rabbi Michael Wasserman Dr. Jeffrey Packer Rabbi Elana Kanter Adult Jewish learning in a spirit of intellectual and Samuel Saks in the Valley for spiritual openness, with reverence for classical texts. Josh Wertlieb See website for learning opportunities. Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz community learning Executive Director
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outdoor classroom. Hebrew, music, PE, drama, special days. State-of-the-art infant room. Jewish Community Center/ East Valley Aleph Bet Preschool & Kindergarten Congregation Beth Israel 908 N. Alma School Road Chabad of Arizona Chandler, AZ 85224 2110 E. Lincoln Drive Chanen Preschool 480-897-0588, Fax: 480-517-0124 Phoenix, AZ 85016 10460 N. 56th St. [email protected] 602-944-2580 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 www.evjcc.org [email protected] 480-951-3398 JCC Preschool Director: Hadassah Baldinger www.alephbetaz.com Director: Kim Subrin A nurturing Jewish learning environment for children Directors: Rabbi Moshe and Sashie Levertov Ages 6 weeks-pre-K. Developmentally appropriate 6 weeks-Pre-K. Low ratios, degree-experienced, 18 months-6 years. Experienced staff creates a curriculum with a strong academic base. Science, caring staff. NAEYC-accredited, Quality First site. learning environmentPreschools for preschoolers and kinder- physical education and Jewish music specialists. After-school enrichment classes, extended hours. garteners. Integrated Judaic and secular curriculum, Weekly Shabbat services. Lunch program. Full-time extended early- and after-care program, state-of- and part-time programs. Sholom Preschool the-art facilities. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley JCC Early Childhood Center 3400 N. Dobson Road Beth El Center Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Chandler, AZ 85224 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 480-897-3636, Fax: 480-897-3633 for Early Childhood Education Scottsdale, AZ 85254 [email protected] 1118 W. Glendale Ave. 480-659-7769, Fax: 480-659-7768 www.sholompreschool.org Phoenix, AZ 85021 Co-Directors: Deena Boone and Dani Hibert Director: Michele Millman 602-944-2464, Fax: 602-944-4584 [email protected] Developmentally-based curriculum for all learning [email protected] [email protected] styles. Promoting independence, social skills and love www.bethelpreschoolphx.com Year-round NAEYC-accredited program allows of learning. Camp available on many Jewish holidays. Education Director: Sari Topper-Romberg children to grow individually in a warm, educational No religious affiliation required. 12 months-PreK. Infant-Pre-K. Long-term teaching staff. Develop- environment; incorporating Jewish values and mentally appropriate curriculum (NAEYC). Certified customs; parenting classes and enrichment programs. Syndi Scheck Yad B’Yad Preschool of Temple Emanuel 5801 S. Rural Road solelpreschool.org Tempe, AZ 85283 480-838-1414, ext. 20, Fax: 480-838-2192 [email protected] www.emanueloftempe.org Director: Leslie Scheck Experienced teachers nurture intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual growth. Hands-on learning activities. Jewish values and traditions are incorporated throughout the day. Toddler and extended-day programs. Temple Chai Early Childhood Center 4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-923-3619, Fax: 602-971-5909 [email protected] www.templechai.com Director: Mary Passell Six weeks-Pre-K. A warm environment that stimulates exploration, creativity and community. Wonder of discovering and learning through self- exploration and play. Thematic curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Infant care - Pre-Kindergarten Lighting the way to Big Dreams. 6805 E MCDonald Dr. 480-991-4545
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Temple Kol Ami Pardes Jewish Day School Shalom Montessori Early Childhood Center 3916 E. Paradise Lane at McCormick Ranch Phoenix, AZ 85032-3232 15030 N. 64th St. 480-991-9141, Fax: 480-991-9405 7300 N. Via Paseo Del Sur Scottsdale, AZ 85254 www.pardesschool.org Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-951-5825, Fax: 480-951-5231 Head of School: Jill Kessler, M.A., M. Ed. 480-626-0676 [email protected] Co-Presidents: Jennifer Rawicz and Jon Brodsky [email protected] www.templekolami.org K-8. Academic excellence with integrated Jewish www.shalommontessori.org Director: Debbie Glassman education, athletics, enrichment. Low student-teacher Standard for excellence in both Judaic and secular Eight weeks-pre-K. Developmentally age- ratio. Student-focused learning. Accredited. studies, and the only authentic Jewish Montessori appropriate curriculum integrates Judaic and secular AdvancEd accredited and ADEQ green-certified ■ learning approach in a nurturing environment. See ad on this page school in Scottsdale. Open enrollment for 18 months - eighth grade. Before- and after-care available. The Solel Preschool Phoenix Hebrew Academy 6805 E. McDonald Drive 515 E. Bethany Home Road Shearim Torah High School for Girls Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Phoenix, AZ 85012 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 105 480-991-4545, Fax: 480-991-1059 602-277-7479 Phoenix, AZ 85014 [email protected] [email protected] 602-324-3406 Education www.solelpreschool.org www.phoenixhebrewacademy.org [email protected] Preschool Director: Tricia Ginis Dean: Rabbi David Rebibo www.shearimhighschool.org Infant care through pre-K. Provides structured Principal: Rabbi Isaac Entin Head of School: Rabbi Raphael Landesman learning environment following goals of early- K-8. Hebrew, general studies. Anchored in Jewish Board President: Arlene Glazer childhood education, child development and tradition and conversant with contemporary culture A dual-curriculum-based high school for girls em- Reform Judaism. Low teacher-child ratios, afternoon and society. phasizing Torah observance, leadership develop- enrichment classes. ment and college readiness. Affiliated with Torah ■ See ad on page 34 Umesorah.
East Valley Jewish Day School 908 N. Alma School Road Chandler, AZ 85224 480-897-0588 [email protected] www.evjds.org Executive Director: Emily Zappa K-7. Provides a firm foundation in academic and Judaic studies through a challenging and integrated curriculumDay exceeding stateSchools standards. Emunah Montessori Academy 6848 N. 12th Way ILANA ROSEN-DUCAT Phoenix, AZ 85014 PARDES CLASS OF 2008 480-316-2022 [email protected] VASSAR COLLEGE www.emunahmontessori.com CLASS OF 2016 Director: Amina Mulayev Jewish Orthodox school that provides children, up to Visit us online at pardesschool.org age 6, with a stimulating and nurturing environment. Facilitates individualized learning through the 480-991-9141 - 3916 East Paradise Lane Phoenix, AZ 85032 Montessori Method.
K-8 Limited Class Sizes iPad and SMART Board Technology Athletics in Mountain Valley League Rigorous Curriculum Science, Technology, Languages Arts and Enrichment Programs
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Torah Day School of Phoenix Chabad of North Phoenix Har Zion Congregation 1118 W. Glendale Ave. Hebrew School 6140 E. Thunderbird Road Phoenix, AZ 85021 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 602-374-3062 22044 N. 44th St., Suite 102 480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411 [email protected] Phoenix, AZ 85050 [email protected] www.torahdayschoolofphoenix.org 480-442-8672 www.harzion.org Principal: Rabbi Shmuel Field www.ourjewishcenter.com Director: Wendy Rozov Valley’s only Jewish day school with single-gender Offering a unique approach to Judaic studies. The Religious school program for K-8 infused with classrooms. Combining classical Torah education program is designed for elementary-school-age family-learning experiences and social action. Bnai with excellence in secular studies. Open to Jewish children who are otherwise not receiving a formal mitzvah preparation, junior congregation, student- children of all backgrounds. Jewish education. led services. Experienced faculty. Open to non- members. Yeshiva High School of Arizona Congregation Beth Israel 727 E. Glendale Ave. Mark L. Haberkorn Religious School Or Adam School Phoenix, AZ 85020 10460 N. 56th St. for Humanistic Judaism 602-266-1213, Fax: 602-266-1237 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 c/o Arizona Jewish Historical Society [email protected] 480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-4174 www.azyeshiva.com 122 E. Culver St. Religious School Principal: Stacy Rosenthal Phoenix, AZ 85004 Head of school: Rabbi Gavriel Goetz K-10. Family education programs, grade-level Dual curriculum is designed to develop students’ 480-663-7788 shabbatot, fourth-sixth grade retreat, innovative [email protected] potential, providing proficiency in both Torah one- or two-day Hebrew options, Judaica art program. studies and general knowledge through a general- www.oradam.org studies program. Education Director: Dara Fonseth Small classes for pre-K through teens run August- Congregation Kehillah May. Secular curriculum that focuses on Jewish Program address: history, culture and values. A Humanistic b’nai Located on the campus of Har Zion Congregation mitzvah program is offered. 6140 E. Thunderbird Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 602-369-7667 Scottsdale Hebrew School [email protected] Chabad of Scottsdale www.congregationkehillah.org 10215 N. Scottsdale Road Beth El Congregation Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman Scottsdale, AZ 85253 1118 W. Glendale Ave. Youth education program features creative, 480-998-1410 Phoenix, AZ 85021 family-friendly schedule with formal and informal [email protected] 602-944-3359, ext. 123, Fax: 602-944-3565 experiences for grades K-8, b’nai mitzvah track, Director: Dina Levertov Education & Youth Director: Janette Silverman madrichim for high schoolers and whole-family Ages 5-13. Children learn Hebrew reading incorpo-
Education [email protected] learning. rating unique Aleph Champ program. B’nai mitzvah Award-winning religious school, youth group discovery course. Sunday mornings, Wednesday activities for grades 4-12. Special-needs staff, Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyr afternoons optional. Youth group activities. computer lab and distance-learning options via virtualReligious classrooms. Schools 7901 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020 Sun Lakes Jewish Studies Institute 602-795-0471 4958 E. Karsten Drive Chabad of Anthem Hebrew School www.congregationmerkaz.org Chandler, AZ 85249 623-551-8348 Rabbi Erica Burech 480-330-4575 [email protected] Liturgical Song Leader: Tracy Leonard Warner [email protected] www.jewishanthem.com K-7. Sunday morning experiential learning through Director of Education: Cantor Ronda Polesky Director: Rivky Friedman music, art, drama, text study and community mitzvah Offering unaffiliated families the service of b’nai K-8. Every Sunday. For all students regardless of projects. Wednesday afternoon small-group Hebrew mitzvah preparation, confirmation and ongoing observance or affiliation. studies. Long-distance learning option available. Jewish education for all ages. Chabad Hebrew School Congregation Or Chadash Temple Beth Shalom and Chabad of the East Valley of the Northeast Valley 875 N. McClintock Drive Jewish Community Center Chandler, AZ 85226 9096 E. Bahia Drive, Suite 106 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 of the Northwest Valley 480-855-4333 12202 N. 101st Ave. [email protected] 480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602 [email protected] Sun City, AZ 85351 www.chabadcenter.com 623-977-3240, Fax: 623-977-3214 Ages 5-13. Children learn Hebrew, Torah, Jewish history, www.congregationorchadash.org Education Director: Michelle Mandell [email protected] holidays, values and ethics, current events. Warm, www.templebethshalomaz.org professional teachers, hands-on method of teaching. Youth Director: Andy Gottschalk Religious school (K-7) levels Aleph-Gimmel meet School Director: Elissa Rose Sundays, levels Dalet-Zayin and b’nai mitzvah prep Judaic studies for grades kindergarten to b’nai meet Sundays and Wednesdays. Family Shabbat mitzvah. Hebrew classes fourth grade and up. services, b’nai mitzvah training. Monthly preschool program. West Valley’s only confirmation program, grades 8-10.
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Temple Beth Sholom Temple Kol Ami 15030 N. 64th St. of the East Valley Scottsdale, AZ 85254 3400 N. Dobson Road 480-951-9660, Fax: 480-951-5231 Chandler, AZ 85224 [email protected] Hillel Jewish Student Center 480-897-3636, Fax: 480-897-3633 www.templekolami.org [email protected] Director of Youth Engagement: Carly Kastner Arizona State University www.tbsev.org K-8. Helping young people make personal 1012 S. Mill Ave. Program Director: Rabbi Kenneth Leitner connections with the great ideas and traditions Tempe, AZ 85281 Student-centered, experiential and values-based of the Jewish people. A fun and caring school 480-967-7563 curriculum for grades K-7; study of Torah, Tefillah, community. [email protected] Hebrew, Jewish history and Israel studies; Hebrew www.hillelasu.org High for grades 8-12. Executive Director: Debbie Yunker Kail Temple Solel Senior Educator: Rabbi Barton G. Lee Raker Religious School ProvidesCollege social, religious, Students educational and cultural Temple Chai 6805 E. McDonald Drive programs for Jewish students at ASU and area schools. 4645 E. Marilyn Road Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Holiday and Shabbat services, trips, conference Phoenix, AZ 85032 480-991-7414, Fax: 480-951-0829 opportunities, Birthright Israel, internships available. 602-971-4832, Fax: 602-971-5909 [email protected] [email protected] www.templesolel.org Jewish-founded fraternities at ASU: www.templechai.com Religious School Director: Deborah Sarna Religious School Director: Rabbi Jacob Singer-Beilin Ganeinu (toddlers), Parparim (pre-K), Kindergarten- Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Pre-K-12th grade, confirmation and special-needs. 8th-grade programs, family education, youth retreat, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Teaching assistant program, community high Madrichim/TA leadership programs, 10th-grade school, retreats. N.A.T.E.-accredited religious school. confirmation, 11th- and 12th-grade colloquia and Community Colleges Alternative Friday-only program. family retreat. Jewish community college students are invited to Temple Emanuel of Tempe The Hebrew School participate in all of Hillel’s programs. 5801 S. Rural Road Chabad of the Northwest Valley Tempe, AZ 85283 Hillel, NAU
7942 W. Bell Road, Suite C5 #101 Education 480-838-1414 Glendale, AZ 85308 Northern Arizona University [email protected] 602-375-2422 P.O. Box 15300 www.emanueloftempe.org Director: Chana Lew Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Directors of Education: Hope Massar and Innovative school that provides a serious yet (928) 523-7482, Fax: (928) 523-5925 Shelley Stern enjoyable environment for children to receive a [email protected] Pre-K-12, b’nai mitzvah, confirmation, special needs, broad education in a stimulating and challenging Faculty Adviser: Janine Schipper family education. venue. Open to all. Social, religious, educational and cultural programs for Jewish students at NAU. Partner with Chabad Jewish Center of Flagstaff. Shabbat and High Holiday Temple Gan Elohim The New Shul services at Temple Heichal Baoranim. Services and activities: 7825 E. Paradise Lane Shadow Rock UCC Scottsdale, AZ 85260 12861 N. Eighth Ave. 480-515-2272, Fax: 480-922-7118 Phoenix, AZ 85029 [email protected] Mailing address: www.thenewshul.org P.O. Box 12097 Participatory learning for children ages 2-16, in a Glendale, AZ 85318-2097 family-centered atmosphere on Shabbat morn- 623-210-7435 ings. Sunday and weekday classes for families. See www.templeganelohim.org website for details. Religious School Director: Marla Yablon Religious/Hebrew School (K-7) Children learn about Jewish customs, celebrations and more. Programs in history, culture, tradition, Torah, mitzvot, Hebrew, b’nai mitzvah preparation, adult education. Paradise Valley Unified School District 15002 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-449-2000 [email protected] www.pvschools.net One of Arizona’s most respected school districts. FreeSecular full-day kindergarten andSchools a variety of academic and online programs to choose from. ■ See ad on this page Community Directory 2014 37 education
Jewish Arizonans on Campus Rohr Chabad House — Jewish-founded fraternities and sororities at UA: 13039 N. 70th St. Jewish Student Center Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity 480-390-6173 Northern Arizona University Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity [email protected] 1254 W. University Ave., Suite 130 www.myjac.org Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Rabbi Jordan Brumer (928) 255-5756 Provides educational programs for students as well [email protected] as Birthright trips to Israel and other Jewish trips chabadnau.com around the world, at Arizona State University and A place to meet, greet, eat and socialize with other University of Arizona. Jewish students in a warm and fun atmosphere. Jewish Tuition Organization 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100M Rohr Chabad House — University of Arizona Hillel Foundation Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Meyer Agron Student Center 480-634-4926, Fax: 480-629-5147 Jewish Student Center Harvey & Deanna Evenchik Campus [email protected] Arizona State University 1245 E. Second St. www.jtophoenix.org 971 S. Ash Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 Executive Director: Linda Zell Tempe, AZ 85281 (520) 624-6561, Fax: (520) 624-7693 President: Dan Postal 480-736-TORA (8672) [email protected] An Arizona private-school tax-credit Student Tuition [email protected] www.uahillel.org Organization. Awards need-based scholarships to www.jewishasu.com Executive Director: Michelle Blumenberg studentsFinancial in Jewish day schools. Aid Executive Director: Rabbi Shmuel Tiechtel Board Chairman: Steve Caine ■ See ad on this page Associate Director: Chana Tiechtel Creating Jewish journeys through community Serving Jewish students and faculty at ASU and service, social, cultural, political, religious and surrounding colleges regardless of background or educational opportunities. Home to the Oy Vey Café. Education affiliation. Free Shabbat dinners, programs, Torah classes and more.
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Elderchoice Senior Placement 480-513-1661, Fax: 480-513-1662 [email protected] Nanean Fann, 602-432-5856 [email protected] Jodi Fann Sherman, 602-410-0525 Beatitudes Campus Arizona Senior Transitions, LLC www.azelderchoice.com 1610 W. Glendale Ave. 8311 E. Via de Ventura, Suite 2064 Jewish family-owned senior placement service with Phoenix, AZ 85021 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 23 years of experience. Helps connect seniors with 602-995-6100, Fax: 602-995-4854 602-672-3095, Fax: 480-659-7927 assisted-living homes and communities that match [email protected] [email protected] their specific needs and preferences. www.beatitudescampus.org www.arizonaseniortransitions.com ■ Continuing care retirement community, including Mary Hughes, BSW. Professional geriatric care- See ad on this page independent living, assisted living, supportive management in-home or facility, assisted-living services, rehabilitative and skilled nursing care. Rec- placementReferral with continued /Support monitoring. Senior JFCS Older Adult Services ognized leaderResidences in early and advanced memory care. information, referrals and advocacy. 24/7 crisis 602-452-4627 ■ See ad on this page intervention. www.jfcsaz.org ■ See ad on page 45 In-home counseling, case management, information and referrals, home-care and care management. Belmont Village Senior Living Care With Confidence Jewish Family Home Care of Arizona 13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. 602-452-4680 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 3615 N. 16th St., Suite 21 www.jewishfamilyhomecareaz.org 480-945-3600, Fax: 480-945-3676 Phoenix, AZ 85016 [email protected] 602-274-1581, Fax: 602-266-6542 www.belmontvillage.com www.carewithconfidence.com Smile on Seniors New assisted-living community offering amenities, Jewish family-owned and -operated. Providing 2110 E. Lincoln Drive enrichment programs and a licensed nurse on-site in-home care since 1986. Caregivers are screened, Phoenix, AZ 85016 24/7. Alzheimer’s care plus mild cognitive impair- trained, bonded/insured and help with cooking, 602-492-7670, Fax: 602-916-0999 ment program. Accepting reservations. cleaning, transportation and med reminders. [email protected] ■ See ad on page 44 ■ See ad on page 41 www.sosaz.org Director: Rabbi Levi Levertov Unique volunteer program enhancing the lives of Cypress Home Care Solutions Jewish seniors. Matches volunteers with seniors 5225 N. Central Ave., Suite 212 for weekly visits. Offers educational programming. Housing Resources for Phoenix, AZ 85012 Under the auspices of Chabad. 602-264-8009, Fax: 602-926-2772 Your Aging Loved Ones [email protected] Senior www.cypresshomecare.com ELDERCHOICE Placement Jewish family-owned and operated in-home care company assisting seniors and their loved ones • Jewish family-owned while remaining in their own home. Caregivers are • 23 years serving the background-checked, bonded and insured. Jewish Community ■ See ad on page 40 Free Consultation 480-513-1661 www.azelderchoice.com With a Daughter’s Heart
Catch the Community Spirit. Experience the welcoming community spirit residents Elder Care Law share at Beatitudes Campus. As a continuing care • Life Care Planning Seniors • Medical & Financial Powers of Attorney retirement community, we offer variety of independent • Guardianships & Conservatorships living residences, as well as options for assisted living, • Assistance with Medicare/Medicaid/ skilled nursing, rehabilitation and dementia care. VA Benefits 1610 West Glendale Ave. Marsha Goodman, Attorney, PLLC For more information, call (602) 995-6100, visit Phoenix, Arizona 85021 Phone 480-320-3446 • Fax 480-287-9852 BeatitudesCampus.org, or stop by our campus. [email protected] www.ElderCareLawAZ.com Beatitudes Campus is a not-for-profit ministry of the Church of the Beatitudes, committed to welcoming all.
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w p e e ow o d e a on o p otec ch d en Brookdale Place Paradise Valley 13240 N. Tatum Blvd. ep em he y d Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-953-3600, Fax: 602-953-3952 ow, s yo o o or e eg y b www.brookdaleliving.com/brookdale-place- p o d n yo a e w e ve y e paradise-valley.aspx co a o e e e o o o e Location, location. Newly renovated independent living community with personalized assisted-living ow o e services, koi pond, swimming pool, roof-top patio, activities and transportation. We can help you help with: ■ See ad on this page • cooking • shopping • laundry • personal care • transportation Chris Ridge Call us today for your FREE in-home care assessment plan 6250 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85015 602-433-6300 www.chrisridgeslc.com Independent and assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation in Central Phoe- nix. Offering a full spectrum of activities including celebration of Jewish holidays. 602.264.8009 ■ See ad on inside back cover www.cypresshomecare.com you do have a choice • Serving the Valley since 1994 Freedom Inn 15436 N. 64th St. c o d d b d o e mmu t Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-948-6950 www.brookdaleliving.com Personalized assisted-living and Alzheimer’s/ dementia-care options for seniors. ■ See ad on this page Freedom Plaza 13373 N. Plaza del Rio Blvd. Peoria, AZ 85381 (866) 983-1689 www.brookdaleliving.com DON’T STRUGGLE A continuing care retirement community. Offering independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer’s/ dementia-care and skilled-nursing options for WITH AGING. seniors. Schedule a personal visit. FIND A SOLUTION. ■ See ad on page 42 Kivel Campus of Care 3020 N. 36th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 BROOKDALE® PLACE PARADISE VALLEY 602-956-3110, Fax: 602-957-9493 www.kivelcare.org Independent Living | Assisted Living President/CEO: Ira Shulman 13240 North Tatum Blvd. | Phoenix, AZ 85032 Secure, dignified environment for Jewish elderly. HUD-subsidized independent-living apartments and 1-888-414-1681 an assisted-living center. Kivel Manor (apartments) 602-443-8039 FREEDOM INN SCOTTSDALE [email protected] Assisted Living | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Seniors campus with studio and one-bedroom 15436 North 64th St. | Scottsdale, AZ 85254 federally subsidized unfurnished apartments for independent living. Kosher meals. 1-855-460-3856 Seniors
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Kivel Manor Assisted Living Center 602-443-8010 Manager: Laura Lelakowski, [email protected] 30 newly renovated assisted-living apartments and a new 15-bed memory care unit. Full range of services, Providing in-home care for over 27 years kosher meals. AHCCCS accepted. • Jewish family owned and operated La Siena-Senior Resource Group Assistance with cooking, cleaning, bathing, 909 E. Northern Ave. • Phoenix, AZ 85020 dressing, transportation, medication, 602-635-2602, Fax: 602-870-5501 [email protected] reminders, companionship and so www.srgseniorliving.com much more Independent and assisted-living residences. Avail- able on a monthly fee basis. Features a comprehen- • Rigorous screening, 61-hour training sive menu of licensed assisted-living and supportive- care options. • Caregivers bonded and insured ■ See ad on the inside front cover Satisfaction Guaranteed + A Winner 2013 Call us at 602.274.1581 Visit our website: www.carewithconfidence.com
o t d le Vill ge q re A senior living community built on value, variety and opportunity. Discover The Terraces, a continuing care retirement community in the heart of Phoenix. We offer everything you could want for your retirement future. A warm, friendly Newl o t G t e ts atmosphere with welcoming neighbors. An active, engaged • Independent Living lifestyle. A variety of spacious residence styles. Modern • Assisted Living • Rehabilitation services and amenities. And the security of a full continuum • Private Suites for Skilled Nursing of care. All this, and more, can be yours at The Terraces. Licensed staff on-site 24 hours Call 1-800-462-2404 to schedule your visit today. Activities for physical and mental well-being Restaurant-style dining 7550 N. 16th Street
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The Terraces of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona, is managed by ABHOW, Call for your personal tour a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. ABHOW is a nonsectarian 480-946-6571 corporation, serving seniors through quality retirement housing since 1949. 2620 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Community Directory 2014 41 seniors Independent Maravilla Scottsdale SPIRIT 7325 E. Princess Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-447-2381 [email protected] www.maravillascottsdale.com “When Mom and Dad came to me and said, ‘We want to live OUR lives, OUR Offering unmatched lifestyle opportunities within a way,’ we knew exactly what they meant and where they wanted to be.” resort retirement setting. Now open with indepen- dent, assisted-living and memory-care residences. Freedom Plaza is a place where independent spirits take flight. And as a Life ■ See ad on page 1 Care Community, Freedom Plaza guarantees accommodations for the rest of your life, even if your financialresources are exhausted through no fault of Pueblo Norte your own. Senior Living Community Call 1-866-983-1689 to schedule your personal visit. 7090 E. Mescal St. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-948-3990, Fax: 480-951-7389 www.pueblonorteretirement.com Located in North Scottsdale. Offering independent living villas and apartment homes, assisted living, skilled rehabilitation, long-term nursing, hospice FREEDOM PLAZA PEORIA and respite care. A Life Care Community ■ See ad on page 43 13373 North Plaza del Rio Boulevard Peoria, Arizona 85381 brookdale.com
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Scottsdale Village Square 22 Acre 2620 N. 68th St. Continuing Care Campus Scottsdale, AZ 85257 with Lifecare and 480-946-6571, Fax: 480-946-0082 [email protected] Rental Options www.svsaz.com Newly renovated senior living community. Indepen- Pueblo Norte is a full service dent-, assisted-living and secured memory support Continuing Care Community garden-style apartments. Private suites for skilled-nurs- offering Independent Living, ing rehabilitation. Activities and wellness programs. Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, ■ See ad on page 41 Long Term Nursing and Hospice. Enjoy an array of services and Sierra Pointe amenities now and have peace of 14500 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. mind knowing that as your needs Scottsdale, AZ 85260 change, you can always call 480-767-9800, Fax: 480-699-7909 Pueblo Norte Home. [email protected] www.sierrapointe.com With a view of the McDowell Mountains, this luxury 7090 E. Mescal Street rental retirement community offers independent Scottsdale AZ 85254 and assisted living, gourmet dining, concierge services, housekeeping, activities and scheduled www. PuebloNorteRetirement.com transportation.
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The Heritage Palmeras 10101 W. Palmeras Drive Sun City, AZ 85373 (888) 486-0683 Situated in beautiful Sun City, offering independent- living and assisted-living services for seniors. Call today to arrange a visit. ■ See ad on this page
Growing older doesn’t The Retreat at Desert Cove mean the options for A Kivel Community enjoying life have to shrink. 10031 E. Desert Cove Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 602-314-4005 Dad, I think I know [email protected] someone who can help us. www.livingattheretreat.com Provides the intimacy and comfort of an elegant DON’T STRUGGLE WITH AGING. FIND A SOLUTION. assisted-living home with the security and peace of For Independent or Assisted Living, let us help you start customizing your senior mind of round-the-clock assistance. Call for free tour. living solution today by calling 1-888-486-0683 or visiting brookdale.com. ■ See ad on page 42
The Terraces of Phoenix 7550 N. 16th St. Independent Living | Assisted Living Phoenix, AZ 85020 A Brookdale Senior Living Community (800) 462-2404 10101 W. Palmeras Drive | Sun City, Arizona 85373 www.theterracesphoenix.com ALL THE PLACES LIFE CAN GO is a Trade Mark of Brookda e Senior Living Inc , Nashvi le, TN, USA. ® Reg. U S. Patent & TM Office 20213-ROP01-0613 BC CCRC in Central Phoenix offering maintenance-free living, abundant services and amenities, and a full continuum of on-site health care services. Managed by ABHOW. Celebrating the ■ See ad on page 41 Tuscany at McCormick Ranch Golden Age 9000 E. San Victor Drive Belmont Village residents enjoy Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-661-1212, Fax: 480-661-1281 exceptional hospitality, luxurious [email protected] amenities and premier programs for www.tuscanyaz.com health and wellness. Senior Living Boutique rental retirement community for has never looked better! independent living, offering dining, activities, housekeeping, transportation and more. Honors Jewish holidays and traditional celebrations, including weekly Shabbat dinners. ■ See ad on page 45
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44J Jewish News seniors Geriatric Care Management Mary J. Hughes, BSW, Arizona Senior Transitions LLC • Assisted Living and Memory Care Placement • Geriatric Care Oversight at Home or in Facility • Information, Referrals, and Advocacy • Crisis Intervention, 24/7 In addition to the following programs, many • Communication with Family synagogues have seniors groups and programs. at a Distance Beth Ami Temple Call 602 672-3095 Services: 3535 E. Lincoln Drive www.arizonaseniortransitions.com Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Mailing Address: 3104 E. Camelback Road, Suite 508 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-956-0805 or 602-840-7250 www.bethamitemple.orgSocial Programs Rabbi Arthur J. Abrams Cantorial Soloist: Pam Beitman Ideal for adults. No building fund. Low membership dues. Many social groups; Torah study; twice-monthly services; friendly, active congregation; conveniently located. JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment at Chris Ridge 6250 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015 602-943-2198 www.jfcsaz.org Educational enrichment classes, cultural activities and social services for seniors. Kosher lunch available. An Exceptional Senior Living Pebble Creek Shalom Club Rental Community in 3645 Club House Drive Goodyear, AZ 85395 Beautiful McCormick Ranch [email protected] www. pcshalomclub.org President: Phil Zeidman Membership Chair: Gail Drucker, 623-374-7801 Experience our apartment Group of young seniors in Pebble Creek Resort. Cultural and social activities. homes & private villas for yourself... Call today to schedule a tour & lunch! Thank you to our readers for (480) 661-1212 supporting Jewish News’ advertisers! Seniors
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JACS - A Jewish Recovery Group North Valley Orthodontics 602-971-1234, ext. 280 21050 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite D202 [email protected] Phoenix, AZ 85254 National organization led by volunteers to encourage 480-419-2222, Fax: 480-419-9222 and assist Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent [email protected] persons and families, friends and associates. northvalleysmiles.com Jewish Genetic Diseases Center Meetings held at Valley of the Sun JCC. Inquiries and Dr. Alyssa Levin specializes in braces and Invisalign® meetings are anonymous. for children, adults. Complimentary consultations. of Greater Phoenix PPO insurance plans welcome. Serving Desert 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 Jewish Family & Children’s Service Ridge, North Phoenix/Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Carefree. 602-452-4627 480-668-3347, Fax: 480-209-1963 ■ www.jfcsaz.org See ad on page 48 [email protected] Jewish counseling services by licensed Jewish www.jewishgeneticsphx.org therapists. Counseling for children, families, couples ExecutiveBreast Director: Randee Health/ Pri-Tal and individuals through all of life’s tough challenges. Desert Ridge Pediatric Dentists President: Sherman Minkoff, M.D. 480-585-5868 BreastGenetic Health: Testing www.azkidsdds.com Providing education about the elevated risk of Jewish Marriage Encounter Chavurah Offering a unique pediatric dental experience hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA) among (Jewish Marriage Enhancement, J.M.E.) that is fun and effective, combining the right individuals with Ashkenazi/Eastern European Contact: Linda Seligman, 480-893-7612 mix of personalized care, high technology and ancestry; avenue to genetic counseling, support Monthly meetings in Phoenix and surrounding areas. commitment to excellence. and referrals. For previously encountered couples. ■ See ad on page 48 Genetic Testing: Providing education about and affordable carrier testing for Jewish genetic diseases. Knowing carrier status, parents can be spared the tragedy of having an affected child. Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity 706 E. Bell Road, Suite 104 Clear Dermatology Phoenix, AZ 85022 20201 N. Scottsdale Healthcare Drive, Suite 260 602-482-7000, Fax: 602-482-7021 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Contact: Dr. Steve Hymovitch 480-398-1550, Fax: 480-398-1551 The international fraternity for Jewish dentists [email protected] Maynard W. Bell LPC around the world. Meetings several times per year www.cleardermatology.net 8669 E. San Alberto Drive, Suite 100 with speakers on both dental and Judaic topics. Healthy skin starts here. New patients welcomed. Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Skin cancer screening available Monday-Saturday. 480-340-6556, Fax: 480-946-4722 Call for a complimentary cosmetic consultation. [email protected] Follow on Facebook and Twitter for updates. www.bell-lpc.com Dentistry ■ Learn new ways to approach problems, gain mastery See adDermatology on page 47 of thoughts that cause suffering, clarify what is valued. ■ See ad onCounseling this page Wellness JCC Fitness & Wellness Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Maynard W. Bell, LPC 480-483-7121, Fax: 480-483-8441 Compassionate Counseling COO: Alison Johnston Group fitness, person training, yoga, pilates, aquatics, cycling, youth classes and leagues, Accepting New Patients! • Gain mastery of the thoughts rehabilitation therapy programs, massage and that make you suffer wellness center.Fitness • Grow in self-awareness Mountain View Medical Center • Clarify what you value 10555 N. Tatum Blvd, Suite A101 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 8669 East San Alberto Drive, Suite 100 602-954-0777 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 We are at the intersection of Heel Cord Email: [email protected] Tatum & Shea Boxes (SouthEAST corner, Crocs & Medical across the street from Fry’s Foods) 480-340-6556 • http://bell-lpc.com Shoes Available
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Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-530-6900, Fax: 602-530-6901 [email protected] www.hov.org A not-for-profit hospice since 1977. Bringing comfort and dignity as life nears its end. ■ See ad on thisHospice page
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(480) 585-5868 // www.azkidsdds.com Dr. Lester R. Klebe, D.P.M. THIRD TIME WINNER OF Mountain View Medical Center 10665 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite A101 THE BEST OF OUR VALLEY Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602-954-0777 VOTED TOP DENTIST SINCE 2008 2 0 1 3 W I N N E R [email protected] Practice of podiatric medicine, sports medicine Our doctors offer a unique pediatric dental experience that is fun and effective, combining and injuries offering complete foot and ankle care. the right mix of personalized care, high technology and a commitment to excellence. Holistically oriented, integrating all aspects of medicine. NewPodiatry patients welcome. ■ See ad on page 46
Lidieth Libby, D.D.S. Lisa Bienstock, D.M.D. Skin Oasis Med Spa 4326 N. 24th St • Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Phoenix, AZ 85016 • Active members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. 602-845-9940 • Specialized training in both, University and Hospital Settings. www.skinoasismedspa.com • Also treating children at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Dedicated to providing the safest and most effective anti-aging, wellness and weight-loss treatments in Arizona. By appointment only. ■ See ad on page 47Spa
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Wellness Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-547-2600 www.academic-urology.com Boswell Medical Campus 13000 N. 103rd Ave., Suite 95 Sun City, AZ 85351Urology 14506 W. Granite Valley Drive, Suite 214 Sun City West, AZ 85375 John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Campus 19363 N. 27th Ave., Suite 306 Giving you something to Smile about Phoenix, AZ 85027 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D114 Anthem, AZ 85086 Wickenburg Community Hospital 520 Rose Lane Wickenburg, AZ 85390 / northvalleysmiles.com Leaders in urologic care for men and women, offering state-of-the-art treatment and services for 480.419.2222 Tatum & Loop 101 individuals affected by conditions of the prostate, Call today for your complimentary consultation bladder and kidneys. and ask us if Invisalign teen is right for you! ■ See ad on page 49 We welcome all PPO indemnity insurance plans
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Anthem 520 Rose Lane Rose 520 Phoenix Office Phoenix, AZ 85027 Anthem, AZ 85086 Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Wickenburg Office Ste 306 Ave., 27th N. 19363 Ste Anthem D114 Way, W. 3618 Wickenburg Community Hospital Campus Lincoln C. Valley Deer John www.academic-urology.com Phone: 623-547-2600 Phone: Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to through 5pm 8am Friday Monday Hours: Jeffrey A. Stern, MD, FACS • Aaron W. LaTowsky, MD • Aaron W. LaTowsky, Jeffrey A. Stern, MD, FACS Sun City,Sun AZ 85351 Sun CitySun Office Boswell Medical Campus Sun CitySun West, AZ 85375 Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Sun City OfficeSun West Litchfield Park Office Physicians: Physicians: 13000 N. 103rd Ave., Ste. 95 Ave., 103rd N. 13000 Rancho La Medical Loma PlazaRancho 14506 W. Granite Valley Dr., Ste. 214 Granite Dr., Valley W. 14506 14044 W. Camelback Rd., Ste. 118 & 216 Ste. 118 Camelback Rd., W. 14044 Jennifer Klauschie, MD • Loren L. Faaborg, MD, FACOG • David J. Kaplan, MD Jennifer Klauschie, MD • Loren practice offering compassionate patient care to throughout individuals Dr. Arizona. Jeffrey A. Stern, Dr. Aaron LaTowsky, Dr. Jennifer Klauschie, Dr. David Kaplan, and Dr. Dr. and David Kaplan, Dr. Klauschie, Jennifer Dr. Jeffrey Aaron LaTowsky, Stern, A. Dr. Academic Urology & UrogynecologyAcademic of Arizona urology is a premier urogynecology and including prostate enlarged prostate, cancer, urinary incontinence, and vaginal prolapse. Loren offer Faaborg state-of-the-art treatment urogynecologic for urologic and conditions, culture, arts & judaica
The Jewish Collection 10820 N. 71st Place The following offer a varying selection of Judaica, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Arizona Jewish Historical Society books, children’s games, ritual items and gifts. 480-368-0001, Fax: 480-368-0020 122 E. Culver St. Additional synagogues have gift shops. www.thejewishcollection.com Phoenix, AZ 85004 Jewish gifts, jewelry, books, menorahs, seder plates, 602-241-7870, Fax: 602-264-9773 mezuzahs, invitations, wedding and b’nai mitzvah [email protected] Beth Emeth Congregation gifts and registry and more.
Culture, Arts & Judaica Culture, www.azjhs.org of the West Valley Judaica Shop Executive Director: Lawrence Bell, Ph.D. Events Coordinator: Chelsey Keller & Consignment Corner President: Mark Sendrow 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Collects, preserves and exhibits material related to Sun City West, AZ 85375 theArts history of Jews& in Arizona Culture and the Southwest. 623-584-7210, Fax:Judaica 623-975-2976 Community archives, oral history collection, [email protected] sponsors educational programs. www.bethemethaz.org ■ See ad on page 51 Rabbi David Rosenberg Jewish News President: Joseph Weintraub 1625 E. Northern Ave., Suite 106 Entertainment & Education A Conservative, egalitarian, multigenerational Phoenix, AZ 85020 congregation. Ritual items including kosher scrolls, 602-870-9470, Fax: 602-870-0426 Through Film accessories, holiday, Jewish gifts, select Judaica www.jewishaz.com items on consignment and special orders. 4757 E. Greenway Road, PMB #306 - Suite 107B Publisher: Phoenix, AZ 85032 Jaime Stern, [email protected] 480-221-9293, Fax: (866) 610-9588 Temple Beth Shalom and Managing Editor: [email protected] Leisah Woldoff, [email protected] Artistic Director: Roni Zee Jewish Community Center Weekly issues deliverMedia community and world Jew- Large or small events for any age. Creating the of the NW Valley ish news, features, commentary and special issues. perfect film event for an organization. Securing Family-owned and -operated since 1948. Subscrip- film rights, helping with venue selection and oper- 12202 N. 101st Ave. tion includes annual Community Directory. Sun City, AZ 85351 ational direction. Perfect for fundraising. ■ See ads throughout the directory 623-977-3240 [email protected] Greater Phoenix Jewish www.templebethshalomaz.org West Valley’s most complete selection of Judaica Six Points Press Film Festival gifts, mezuzahs, yahrzeit candles, menorahs, seder A division of Five Star Publications 6501 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 103 plates, children’s items and handmade items. P.O. Box 6698 PMB 234 Chandler, AZ 85246-6698 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-940-8182, Fax: 480-940-8787 602-859-1313, Fax: 602-953-3780 Temple Chai [email protected] www.gpjff.org 4645 E. Marilyn Road www.fivestarpublications.com/sixpointspress Executive Director: Robert Segelbaum Phoenix, AZ 85032 President: Linda F. Radke [email protected] 602-971-1234 Specializing in publishing books that celebrate the Artistic Directors: Jules Rossman and Walter Berkey [email protected] rich Judaic culture. Offers books for readers of all [email protected] www.templechai.com ages and for a variety of interests. Presents international films with Jewish themes A complete selection of Judaica and non-Jewish to Greater Phoenix to increase awareness among items: Ritual, children’s, holiday, wedding, jewelry, all Valley residents of the variety and richness of invitations, custom kippot, b’nai mitzvah, tallitot Jewish culture. and more.
Desert Cactus Chapter, Pomegranate Guild of Find us on Judaic Needlework 4533 E. Maya Way Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-585-8420 [email protected] www.pomegranateguild.org InternationalNeedlework nonprofit organization where individ- uals with an interest in Judaic-themed needlework www.Pinterest.com/JewishAz celebrate their heritage through various forms of needle craft.
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Har Zion Congregation Temple Solel 6140 E. Thunderbird Road 6805 E. McDonald Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Arizona Catering 480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411 480-991-7414, Fax: 480-951-0829 [email protected] [email protected] 480-898-8848 www.harzion.org www.templesolel.org www.arizonacatering.com 3,500 sq.-ft. social hall for simchas, events, meetings Large, flexible social hall for simchas, with commer- Catering all size events for more than 25 years. and classes. Commercial kosher kitchen complete cial kitchen. Dance floor, stage and courtyard. Seats Weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and corporate events. with meat and dairy facilities. Kosher caterers wel- 350 banquet style and 1,000 theater style. Available Kosher available. Experienced and professional come. Ample parking. for meetings. staff. Modern menus and elegant presentations. ■ See ad on page 28 Ina Levine Jewish Don & Charlie’sCatering Community Campus 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 120 7501 E. Camelback Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-634-4944, Fax: 480-634-4586 480-990-0900, Fax: 480-947-3464 Country Inn & Suites, Scottsdale Celebrations www.iljcc.org 10801 N. 89th Place www.donandcharlies.com Facility Director: Dae Williams Party facilities that accommodate groups of 20-400 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Multi-use space available for community-wide 480-314-1200; Fax: 480-314-7367 guests. Offering a variety of menu items served in a events, workshops and conferences as well as casual, friendly setting where guests feel at home. [email protected] weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and other celebrations. www.countryinns.com/jewishnews ■ See ad on page 53 Working hard to make an unforgettable event. Pairing extraordinary service with fresh, seasonal Levi Catering Cafe & Bakery, Inc. and creative food that is as gorgeous as it is deli- (Vaad) cious. Lodging 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-907-7150 [email protected] www.levi-catering.com
A special day deserves a special place... Host your special event Many congregations offer banquet facilities. See at the CutlerYPlotkin congregation listings under Religious Life. Jewish Heritage Center. 122 East Culver St., Cutler Plotkin Jewish Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.241.7870 Heritage Center www.azjhs.org 122 E. Culver St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-241-7870 www.azjhs.org Executive Director:Facilities Lawrence Bell, Ph.D. Planning a special event? Events Coordinator: Chelsey Keller Built in 1921 as the home of Phoenix’s first syna- Send your guests to Country Inn & Suites gogue. Museum and cultural center operated by the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. Available to rent for community and private events. ■ See ad on this page
Country Inn & Suites Contact Karla @ 480-314-1200 x499 10801 N. 89th Place for group rates & availability Scottsdale, AZ 85260 www.countryinns.com/jewishnews
Community Directory 2014 51 dining & more
Scottsdale Kosher Market Don & Charlie’s (Chabad) 7501 E. Camelback Road 10211 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Cookies From Home Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-990-0900, Fax: 480-947-3464 480-315-8333, Fax: 480-315-8334 www.donandcharlies.com (OK) [email protected] Party facilities that accommodate groups of 20-400 1605 W. University Drive, Suite 106 www.scottsdalecafe.com guests. Offering a variety of menu items served in a Tempe, AZ 85281 casual, friendly setting where guests feel at home. (800) 543-8133 [email protected] ■ See ad on page 53 www.cookiesfromhome.com Segal’s One Stop (Vaad) 4818 N. Seventh St. Fresh Mint Fairytale Brownies Phoenix, AZ 85014 (Vaad) (Vaad) Bakeries 602-285-1515, Fax: 602-277-5760 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 161 4610 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Suite 100 [email protected] Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.segalsonestop.com 480-443-2556 (800) 324-7982, Fax: 602-489-5133 www.freshmint.us.com www.brownies.com Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt (Vaad) Imperial Market and Deli Karsh’s Bakery 1139 E. Glendale Ave. (Vaad) (Vaad) Phoenix, AZ 85020 737 E. Glendale Ave. 5555 N. Seventh St. 602-265-6060 Phoenix, AZ 85020 Phoenix, AZ 85014 www.zoyogurt.com 602-285-6999 602-264-4874, Fax: 602-264-7986 www.imperialkosher.com Quality baking for three generations. Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. Jewish rye, bagels, challahs, pastries, cakes and more. King Solomon’s Pizza (Vaad) ■ See ad on page 53 4818 N. Seventh St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli Chompie’s N.Y. Style Deli 602-870-8655 (Vaad) www.kingsolomonspizza.com 3052 N. 16th St. Restaurant, Bagels, Bakery & Phoenix, AZ 85016 Catering Kitchen 18 602-277-4927 (Chabad) www.chompies.com 12011 N. Scottsdale Road Paradise Valley Mall Scottsdale, AZ 85253 NW Corner of Cactus and Tatum, Phoenix, AZ 480-284-6001, Fax: 480-315-8334 602-710-2910 Mercado Del Rancho 9301 E. SheaRestaurants Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Levi Catering Café and Bakery Inc. 480-860-0475 (Vaad) 1160 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 12701 N. Scottsdale Road 480-557-0700 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Chandler Village Center 480-907-7150 Imperial Market and Deli 3481 W. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85226 www.levi-catering.com 480-398-3008 (Vaad) Valleywide Custom Catering 737 E. Glendale Ave. 480-348-CATR(2287) Phoenix, AZ 85020 Manhattan Pizza & Subs Arizona’s N.Y. deli since 1979, serving bagels, 602-285-6999 (Chabad) gourmet pastries, breakfast, lunch and dinner and www.imperialkosher.com 5224 N. Seventh St. traditional Jewish favorites seven days a week. Phoenix, AZ 85014 Markets And ■ See ad on page 53 602-248-8086 Kosher Corner www.manhattanpizzeria.com (Vaad) Shops 6107 N. Seventh St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-266-0555
Kosher Certification Legend: Area retail and industrial facilities are supervised by local or national kashruth supervising agencies which are marked in Dining & More parentheses after the name, including: Greater Phoenix Va’ad Hakashruth (Vaad) – 602-277-8858; Chabad of Arizona (Chabad) – 602-944-2753; OK Kosher Certification (OK) – (718) 756-7500; Orthodox Union (OU) – (212) 613-8372
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(Vaad) Mozart Café & Bakery 7823 N. 19th Ave. (Vaad) Phoenix, AZ 85021 Serving award-winning bagels, 7116 E. Mercer Lane 602-331-8991 gourmet pastries, breakfast-all-day, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 lunch & dinner, plus traditional 480-609-3879 [email protected] Segal’s Kosher Foods Jewish favorites 7-days a week! www.mozartscottsdale.com (Vaad) See our listing under Restaurants for locations. Cafe serving dairy and vegetarian breakfast, lunch 4818 N. Seventh St. and dinner. Shabbat-to-go and fresh challah every Phoenix, AZ 85014 www.chompies.com Friday. 602-285-1515 ■ See ad on this page
Paprika (Vaad) 7116 E. Mercer Lane Café & Bakery Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 480-948-3776 www.paprikaaz.com Salads • Wraps • Soups Mediterranean grill serving authentic shwarma, Pizza • Paninis burgers, falafel, shish kabobs, sandwiches and sal- ads. Lunch and dinner. Glatt kosher — mashglach Fresh Challah every Friday temidl. Catering available at your location. Shabbat-To-Go ■ See ad on this page 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Th. Samarkand Restaurant 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. Mozart480-609-3879 Dairy www.mozartscottsdale.com
7116 E. Mercer Lane, Scottsdale Award Winning & Nationally Acclaimed Restaurant Prime Steaks • BBQ • Specialty Items Falafel Burgers Available for: Shwarma Special Events Rehearsal Dinners Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Sports Banquets School Banquets Seating up to 350 Shish Kabob Carry Out Shabbat-To-Go 7501 E. Camelback Rd. • Scottsdale Ask for Austin Green 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Th. 480-990-0900 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. www.donandcharlies.com 480-948-3776 Meat
G FOR THREE GEN BAKIN ERAT LITY ION Hungry? Find local eateries QUA S Dining & More on the Valley 5555 N. 7th Street, #116 in Cinema Park Plaza Dining Guide at Phoenix, AZ 85014 602.264.4874 www.jewishaz.com www.karshsbakery.com Kosher KPVH
Community Directory 2014 53 business & services
Vice President: David Weiner Law Office of Hope E. Fruchtman [email protected] 14301 N. 87th St., Suite 211 www.weinerinsurance.com Scottsdale, AZ 85260 A 55-year-old insurance firm offering clients a choice 480-209-1918, Fax: 480-219-3362 for employee benefits needs, life insurance, long- McGladrey LLP [email protected] term disability and long-term care insurance plans. 501 N. 44th St., Suite 300 www.fruchtmanlegal.com Quality customer service, choice and experience. Phoenix, AZ 85008 Devoted to the practice of family law, including ■ See ad on page 55 602-760-2779, Fax: 602-760-2917 divorce, custody, child support, visitation, pre- [email protected] nuptial agreements, post-divorce enforcement, www.mcgladrey.com juvenile law and other family law legal matters. Leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and ■ See ad on page 55 consulting services focused on the middle market, with more than 6,700 people in 75 cities nationwide. Licensed CPAAccounting firm serving clients around the world. Marsha Goodman, Attorney, PLLC ■ See ad on page 55 5450 E. High St., Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85054 480-320-3446, Fax: 480-287-9852 ABLE Financial [email protected] 8737 E. Via de Commercio www.eldercarelawaz.com Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Compassionate Elder Law and Life Care Planning 480-258-6108, (888) 258-6108 to ensure that seniors and families receive the legal www.ablefinancialgroup.com services and care coordination needed for the next Managing Partner: Adam M. Brooks, CFP Burch & Cracchiolo, PA stage of life. Managing Partner: Lee C. Eisinberg 702 E. Osborn Road, Suite 200 Setting up life goals and retirement plans. ■ Investment Phoenix, AZ 85014 See ad on page 39 Investment strategy available. Free consultations 602-274-7611, Fax: 602-234-0311 ■ See adManagement on page 55 [email protected] www.bcattorneys.com Stone Law Group 3030 N. Third St., Suite 200 Among the most highly regarded and recognized Phoenix, AZ 85012 lawyers. Serving corporate, governmental and 602-265-3000 individual clients throughout the Southwest [email protected] and nationally. Known for outstanding and cost- www.stonelawaz.com effective representation.Attorneys Specializing in bankruptcy. Helping people take ■ See ad on page 7 steps toward achieving debt relief and determining AZJBN which option best fits their situation. Arizona Jewish Business Network Jewish Legal Aid ■ See ad on page 8 480-491-7850 [email protected] 3003 N. Central Ave., Suite 600 www.azjbn.com Phoenix, AZ 85012 Join the group of like-minded Jewish professionals 480-389-6718 and business owners for productive lead generation President: Sam Saks and networking. Weekly meetings. [email protected] www.jewishlegalaid.com Provides free legal education programs and oper- ArizonaNetworking Jewish Lawyers Association ates a free lawyer referral service designed to assist Weiner Insurance President: Morris Callaman, (202) 525-6034 community members in obtaining respresentation 11333 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 105 [email protected] at discounted rates. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 http://tinyurl.com/azjlafb
Business & Services ■ See ad on this page 480-998-7900, Fax: 480-998-7909 Bringing together attorneys, judges and law stu- dents to build and develop community through educational, social, philanthropic and networking JEWISH LEGAL AID provides free legal education activities. Also on LinkedIn. programs and operates a free lawyer referral service ■ See ad on page 55 designed to assist you in obtaining legal representation at www.jewishlegalaid.com discounted rates. While ourInsurance primary focus is assisting the Jewish community, our programming is open to the public. M.O.T.2 14300 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 112 • Free Legal Education Programs: Free legal education seminars and workshops. Meet Scottsdale, AZ 85260 with attorneys one-on-one for practical information and insight. Meeting location: Mimi’s Café Scottsdale 8980 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale • Free Referral Service: Designed to assist you in obtaining legal representation at www.mot2az.com discounted rates. President: Jim Rosenfield, 480-818-0058 Provides business leads and referrals to members, To learn more and see our upcoming events, and enables business endeavors to grow, and helps visit our website at www.jewishlegalaid.com. members connect to other Jewish individuals in the Valley of the Sun. Meets every Friday at 7 a.m. Jewish Legal Aid is a Start Me Up! project.
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A Belmont Village Senior Living...... Chabad of Anthem 623-551-8348/18 ...... 480-945-3600/39 Hebrew School...... 36 Able Financial...... 480-258-6108/54 Beth Ami Temple.....602-956-0805/17 Chabad of Arizona 602-944-2753/22 Academic Urology & Adult education...... 32 Aleph Bet Preschool & Urogynecology of Arizona...... Senior social programs...... 45 Kindergarten...... 602-944-2580/34 ...... 623-547-2600/48 Beth El Congregation...... Friendship Circle...602-861-1600/28 Active Jewish Singles 40s & 50s.... 25 ...... 602-944-3359/17 Chabad of Downtown...... Ahavas Torah...... 480-467-4593/19 Center for Early Childhood ...... 602-492-5559/18 Alliance4Israel...... 480-216-4280/29 Education...... 602-944-2464/34 Chabad of the East Valley (Pollack Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity...... Religious school...... 36 Chabad Center for Jewish Life)...... 602-482-7000/46 Beth Emeth Congregation ...... 480-855-4333/17 American Friends of Magen of the West Valley.623-584-7210/20 Camp Gan Israel Day Camp...... 26 David Adom...... 602-787-2930/29 Adult education...... 32 Chabad Hebrew School...... 36 American Israel Public Affairs Judaica shop...... 50 Chabad Jewish Center of Gilbert..... Beth Joseph Congregation...... 480-269-6680/17
Committee (AIPAC) Index ...... 602-277-3318/24 ...... 602-277-8858/18 Chabad Jewish Community Center American Jewish Committee...... B’nai B’rith ...... (888) 388-4224/23 of Flagstaff...... (928) 255-5756/21 ...... 602-539-2895/24 B’nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Chabad of Fountain Hills...... American Technion Society ...... Program...... 480-776-4763/19 ...... (800) 683-4287/29 See Jewish Community Foundation Chabad of Mesa...... 480-659-7001/17 Anti-Defamation League...... Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix. Chabad of North Phoenix...... 602-274-0991/24 ...... 21 ...... 480-442-8672/18 Arizona Adventurers...... 25 Brandeis University.480-359-7262/23 Hebrew school...... 36 Arizona Catering.....480-898-8848/51 Adult education...... 32 Chabad of the Northwest Valley...... Arizona Friends of the Israel Scouts. Brookdale Place Paradise Valley...... 602-375-2422/20 ...... 480-216-4280/29 ...... 602-953-3600/40 Hebrew School, The...... 37 Arizona Jewish Historical Society..... Brush Salon...... 480-718-9188/56 West Valley Jewish Women’s ...... 602-241-7870/50 Bukharian Jewish Congress of Circle...... 24 Adult education...... 32 Arizona...... 602-434-4431/18 Chabad of Phoenix 602-944-2753/18 Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Burch & Cracchiolo. 602-274-7611/54 CTeens...... 27 Center...... 51 Bureau of Jewish Education ...... Kids Klub...... 27 Arizona Jewish Lawyers Association...... 480-634-8050/22 Chabad of Scottsdale...... (202) 525-6034/54 Adult education...... 32 ...... 480-998-1410/19 Arizona Senior Transitions, LLC...... Teen programs...... 27 Jewish Women’s Circle...... 23 ...... 602-672-3095/39 Burland Jewelry Center...... Scottsdale Hebrew School...... 36 Arizona State University Jewish ...... 602-277-7900/56 Chabad of the Southwest Valley...... Studies...... 480-727-6906/32 ...... 623-466-6110/20 Avde Torah Jayah....602-306-2252/17 C Chaplaincy...... 21 Aviv of Arizona...... 480-342-8481/17 Chevra Kadisha of Northern AZJBN...... 480-491-7850/54 Camp Daisy & Harry Stein...... Arizona...... (928) 708-0018/16 ...... 480-951-0323/26 Chompie’s Restaurants...... 52 B Camp SEED...... 602-374-3062/26 Chris Ridge...... Camp Swift Youth Foundation...... 602-433-6300/40 BBYO ...... 480-634-4900/28 ...... 480-443-5645/27 Chrysalis ...... 602-955-9059/24 Beatitudes...... 602-995-6100/39 Candlelighting Times...... 9 Chulent West...... 602-710-5007/23 Bell, Maynard W., LPC...... Care with Confidence...... Clear Dermatology.480-398-1550/46 ...... 480-340-6556/46 ...... 602-274-1581/39 Congregation Beth Chaverim...... Cemeteries...... 16 ...... 623-556-8487/20
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Congregation Beth Hagivot...... Desert Ridge Pediatric Dentists...... Heichal Baoranim...... 480-650-3061/19 ...... 480-585-5868/46 ...... (928) 527-8747/21 Congregation Beth HaMidbar...... Don & Charlie’s 480-990-0900/51, 52 Hillel Jewish Student Center at ASU...... (928) 210-8368/21 ...... 480-967-7563/37 Congregation Beth Israel...... E Hillel, NAU...... (928) 523-7482/37 ...... 480-951-0323/19 Hillel Foundation, University of Chanen Preschool...... East Valley Jewish Couples Club...... Arizona ...... (520) 624-6561/38 ...... 480-951-3398/34 ...... 480-802-4412/23 Hospice of the Valley...... Mark L. Haberkorn Religious East Valley Jewish Day School...... 602-530-6900/47 School...... 36 ...... 480-897-0588/35 Congregation Beth Tefillah...... El Al Israel Airlines...... I ...... 480-600-5065/19 ...... (323) 852-1252/29 Congregation Eitz Chaim...... Elderchoice...... 480-513-1661/39 Imperial Market and Deli...... 602-595-3618/17 Emunah Montessori Academy...... 602-285-6999/52 Congregation Kehillah...... 480-316-2022/35 Ina Levine Jewish Community ...... 602-369-7667/19 Entertainment & Education Campus...... 480-634-4944/22, 51 Adult education...... 32 Through Film...... 480-221-9293/50 Israel Bonds...... 480-948-7315/29
Index Religious school...... 36 Israel Center...... 29 Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyr...... F Israel Government Tourist Office...... 602-795-0471/18 ...... (323) 658-7463/29 Religious school...... 36 Fairytale Brownies.(800) 324-7982/52 Congregation Or Chadash of the Freedom Inn...... 480-948-6950/40 J Northeast Valley 480-342-8858/19 Freedom Plaza...... (866) 983-1689/40 Adult education...... 32 Fresh Mint...... 480-443-2556/52 JACS-A Jewish Recovery Group...... Religious school...... 36 Friendly Pines Camp...... 602-971-1234/46 Consulate General of Israel...... (888) 281-2267/26 Jewish Arizonans on Campus...... (323) 852-5500/29 ...... 480-390-6173/37 Cookies From Home...... G Jewish Association of Singles ...... (800) 543-8133/52 Services...... 480-515-1935/25 Council For Jews With Special Girl Scout Troop #1674...... 27 Jewish Committee on Scouting .....27 Needs...... 480-629-5343/25 Goodman, Marsha...480-320-3446/54 Jewish Community Association...... Keshet Social Group...... 27 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film ...... 480-634-4900/22 Kids & Teens...... 28 Festival...... 602-859-1313/50 Young Jewish Phoenix...... 26 Yad B’Yad Social Group...... 25 Greater Phoenix Vaad Hakashruth... Jewish Community Center/ Country Inn & Suites, Scottsdale...... 602-277-8858/13 East Valley...... 480-897-0588/22 ...... 480-314-1200/51 Day camp...... 26 Cypress Home Care Solutions...... H Preschool...... 34 ...... 602-264-8009/39 Jewish Community Center/ Hadassah Shalom Chapter...... Valley of the Sun 480-483-7121/22 D ...... 480-802-8901/23 Adult programs...... 32 Hadassah Tikvah West Valley Day camp...... 26 Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Chapter...... 623-544-0180/23 Early Childhood Center...... Foundation...... 602-279-2808/25 Hadassah Valley of the Sun Chapter...... 480-659-7769/34 Desert Cactus Chapter, ...... 480-998-1880/23 Fitness & Wellness...... 46 Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Happenings...... 480-272-6539/25 Jewish Community Foundation...... Needlework...... 480-585-8420/50 Har Zion Congregation...... 480-699-1717/22 Desert Foothills Jewish Community ...... 480-991-0720/19 B’nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Association...... 480-585-4437/19 Adult education...... 32 Program...... 26 Religious school...... 36 Youth Philanthropy Board...... 27 Social hall...... 51 58 Jewish News index/phone directory
Jewish Community Foundation Kitchen 18...... 480-284-6001/52 NFTY...... 27 of Greater Prescott, Inc...... Kivel Campus of Care Auxiliary...... North Valley Jewish Community ...... (928) 771-3737/22 ...... 602-956-5487/23 Association...... 623-256-0658/18 Jewish Community of Sedona and Kivel Campus of Care...... North Valley Orthodontics...... the Verde Valley...... 602-956-3110/40 ...... 480-419-2222/46 ...... (928) 204-1286/21 Assisted Living Center...... Jewish Family & Children’s Service...... 602-443-8010/41 O ...... 602-279-7655/22 Kivel Manor (apartments)...... Jewish Counseling Services...... 602-443-8039/40 Ohr Hatorah Congregation...... 602-452-4627/46 Klebe, Dr. Lester R., D.P.M...... 480-359-5572/18 Center for Senior Enrichment ...... 602-954-0777/48 Or Adam Congregation for at Chris Ridge....602-943-2198/45 Kosher Corner...... 602-266-0555/52 Humanistic Judaism...... Older Adult Services...... 480-663-7788/20 ...... 602-452-4627/39 L Adult education...... 32 Jewish Free Loan ...602-230-7983/22 Religious school...... 36
Jewish Friendship Trail...... L’Chaim Young Jewish Professionals. ORT America...... 24 Index ...... 602-785-0093/56 ...... 602-618-5886/25 Orthodox Rabbinical Council Jewish Genetic Diseases Center La Siena -Senior Resource Group...... of Greater Phoenix ...... of Greater Phoenix...... 602-635-2602/41 ...... 602-277-8858/21 ...... 480-668-3347/22 Law Office of Hope E. Fruchtman..... Breast health/Genetic testing...... 46 ...... 480-209-1918/54 P Jewish Labor Committee...... Lev Chadash...... (928) 777-8172/32 ...... (800) 997-0099/24 Levi Catering Café & Bakery, Inc...... Paprika...... 480-948-3776/53 Jewish Learning Center...... 480-907-7150/51, 52 Paradise Valley Unified School ...... 480-443-5362/32 District...... 602-449-2000/37 Jewish Legal Aid.....480-389-6718/54 M Pardes Jewish Day School...... Jewish Marriage Encounter ...... 480-991-9141/35 Chavurah...... 480-893-7612/46 Manhattan Pizza & Subs...... Pebble Creek Shalom Club ...... 45 Jewish National Fund...... 602-248-8086/52 Phoenix Buchori Jewish Community...... 480-447-8100/29 Maravilla Scottsdale.480-447-2381/42 ...... 602-277-5366/18 Jewish News...... 602-870-9470/50 McGladry LLP...... 602-760-2779/54 Phoenix Community Kollel...... Jewish Sisterhood of Arizona...... 25 Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli...... 602-433-0300/32 Jewish Social Connection...... 602-277-4927/52 Phoenix Hebrew Academy...... 623-584-1977/23 Mikvahs...... 15 ...... 602-277-7479/35 Jewish Tuition Organization...... Mohels...... 14 Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’ ...... 480-634-4926/38 Moishe House...... 25 Association...... 602-788-7003/24 Jewish War Veterans...... Mortuary...... 16 Phoenix Lamps...... 602-955-5640/56 ...... 480-473-9076/23 M.O.T.2...... 54 PJ Library...... 480-634-8050/33 Jewish Women International...... 23 Mozart Café & Bakery ...... Pueblo Norte Senior Living Joint Action Committee for Political ...... 480-609-3879/53 Community...... 480-948-3990/42 Affairs ...... (847) 433-5999/24 Mt. Sinai Cemetery.480-585-6060/16 JSupport Arizona....602-748-4000/25 R N K Republican Jewish Coalition, NA’AMAT USA...... (818) 981-1298/24 Arizona Chapter...... 24 Karsh’s Bakery...... 602-264-4874/52 National Council of Jewish Women . Rohr Chabad House, ASU...... King Solomon’s Pizza...... 602-371-8563/24 ...... 480-736-8672/38 ...... 602-870-8655/52
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Rohr Chabad Center, NAU...... Sun Lakes Jewish Studies Institute... The Jewish Collection...... (928) 255-5756/38 ...... 480-330-4575/36 ...... 480-368-0001/50 Rosenthal, Amy/RE/MAX Achievers. The Learning Shuk..480-390-0424/33 ...... 602-385-9449/55 T The New Shul ...... 480-515-2272/20 Ruach Hamidbar-Spirit of the Adult education...... 33 Desert...... 602-420-1700/20 Taglit Birthright Israel...... 28 Religious school...... 37 Ruach Salon...... 33 Temple Beth Emeth of Scottsdale.... The Retreat at Desert Cove...... 480-941-4112/20 ...... 602-314-4005/44 S Temple Beth Shalom...... The Terraces...... (800) 462-2404/44 ...... 623-977-3240/20 The Women’s Jewish Learning Samarkand Restaurant...... Gift shop...... 50 Center...... 602-402-4173/28 ...... 602-331-8991/53 Religious school...... 36 Adult Education...... 33 Scottsdale Kosher Market...... Temple Beth Sholom of the East Torah Day School....602-374-3062/36 ...... 480-315-8333/52 Valley...... 480-897-3636/17 Tuscany at McCormick Ranch...... Scottsdale Torah Institute...... Religious school...... 37 ...... 480-661-1212/44 ...... 602-904-0417/33 Sholom Preschool...... 34 Tzedakah Fund Inc..602-588-0006/29 Scottsdale Village Square...... Temple Beth Sholom of Lake Havasu
Index ...... 480-946-6571/43 City...... (928) 680-0017/21 U Segal’s One Stop...... Temple B’rith Shalom...... 602-285-1515/52, 53 ...... (928) 708-0018/21 USY (United Synagogue Youth).... 28 Shaarei Tzedek...... 602-944-1133/18 Temple Chai...... 602-971-1234/18 ShabbatLuck...... 25 Early Childhood Center...... V Shalom Montessori.480-626-0676/35 ...... 602-923-3619/34 Shearim Torah High School for Girls. Deutsch Family Shalom Center... 25 Valley Beit Midrash.602-445-3112/33 ...... 602-324-3406/35 Judaica shop...... 50 Valley Jewish Singles...... 25 Sierra Pointe...... 480-767-9800/43 Religious school....602-971-4832/37 Valley Networking Group...... Six Points Press...... 480-940-8182/50 Temple Emanuel of Tempe...... 480-214-3544/55 Skin Oasis Med Spa...... 480-838-1414/17 Valley of the Sun JCC...... 602-845-9940/48 Chaverim Tovim...... 26 ...... See Jewish Community Center Smile on Seniors...... 602-492-7670/39 Religious school...... 37 Volunteers for Israel.480-838-3457/29 Stone Law Group....602-265-3000/54 Syndi Scheck Yad B’Yad Preschool.. Sun City Grand Shalom Club...... 24 ...... 34 W Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation...... Temple Gan Elohim.623-210-7435/21 ...... 623-975-4272/17 Adult education...... 33 Weiner Insurance.....480-998-7900/54 Religious school...... 37 Wiener, Rabbi Irwin.623-975-4272/21 Temple Havurat Emet...... 480-802-5676/17 Y Want to be among the Temple Kol Ami...... 480-951-9660/20 Early Childhood Center...... Yeshiva High School of Arizona...... first to get the news? ...... 480-951-5825/35 ...... 602-266-1213/36 Subscribe to Religious school...... 37 Young Israel of Phoenix...... Temple Solel...... 480-991-7414/20 ...... 602-265-8888/18 Banquet facilities...... 51 Preschool...... 480-991-4545/35 Z Raker Religious School...... 37 The Association of Crypto Jews Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt...... of the Americas...602-306-2252/24 ...... 602-265-6060/52 at www.jewishaz.com The Heritage Palmeras...... (888) 486-0683/44
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