COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2017 SPECIAL ISSUE $6.00 01 upfront.indd 1 8/29/16 1:39 PM CHANGE IS GOOD. It is now even easier to support the causes important to you. ARIZONA TAX CREDITS Redirect your state tax liability to support the work of local Jewish organizations. There are two ways to take advantage of these dollar-for-dollar tax credits. You can contribute to one or more qualifi ed organizations through multiple dollar-for-dollar tax credit programs. Please consult your tax professional for more information. Charitable Tax Credit • Provides assistance to low-income families • Contribute up to $800/joint or $400/individual • Benefi ciary Agencies: CJSN, JFCS, JFL & Kivel Private School Tuition Tax Credit • Supports need-based scholarships in six Jewish Day Schools • Contribute up to $2,173/joint or $1,087/individual • Benefi ciary Agency: JTO* NEW DEADLINE FOR BOTH OF THESE TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS: APRIL 15, 2017 To take advantage of this unique opportunity: www.jewishtaxcredit.org (480) 629-5343 (480) 634-4926 (602) 443-8020 www.cjsn.org www.jtophoenix.org www.kivelcare.org (602) 230-7983 (602) 279-7655 www.jewishfreeloan.org www.JFCSaz.org Jewish Agencies Working Together for a Better Community * A school tuition organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of donor recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another tax payer to benefi t either taxpayer’s own dependent. The Jewish Tuition Organization does not accept donor recommendations. All JTO scholarships are need-based. Jewish News 01 upfront.indd 2 8/29/16 1:41 PM Preserving the Past. Enriching the present. Ensuring the Future. For generations, the Jewish Community Foundation has been the most trusted, independent resource for Jewish philanthropy in Greater Phoenix. We help individuals and families build legacies and support the causes closest to their hearts. Thanks to you, the Foundation has awarded more than $52 million in grants to Jewish and non-Jewish organizations since 2002. • Support the causes you care about – Jewish and secular • Simplify and direct your charitable giving with a donor advised fund • Ensure the future by creating an endowment – now or through your will or trust • Participate in teen philanthropy activities Let us start building your legacy today. Building a permanent source of fi nancial support for a vibrant, enduring Jewish community. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 | Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 P 480.699.1717 | F 480.699.1807 | www.jcfphoenix.org Community Directory 2017 1 01 upfront.indd 3 8/29/16 1:43 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS STAFF COMMUNITY DIRECTORY EDITOR 4 WELCOME 40 HEALTH & GRAPHICS PRODUCTION MANAGER LETTER WELLNESS Becky Globokar Breast Health/Genetic Testing MANAGING EDITOR 6 NEED TO KNOW Chiropractic Leisah Woldoff Counseling Dance ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES 11 5776-5777 Dentistry Susan Breakstone Fitness Susan Kabat CANDLE LIGHTiNG/ Optical Deb Karel HOLIDAYS Pediatric Respite Care Pets ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Julie Goggin 12 LIFECYCLE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Brit Milah 42 CULTURE, ARTS Jeannie Quiggle Mikvot & JUDAICA Derek Tazioli End of Life Arts & Culture Judaica SUBSCRIPTIONS ADMINISTRATOR Stephanie Shink Media 14 RELIGIOUS LIFE Museums PUBLIC NOTICES Valley Congregations Music Derek Tazioli Beyond the Valley Needlework Chaplaincy Photography Eruvs Marriage Offi ciant EDITORIAL DEADLINE Rabbinic Boards Noon Tuesday 44 CELEBRATIONS 9 days prior to publication Catering Resorts ADVERTISING DEADLINE 21 COMMUNITY Venues 11 a.m. Friday Agencies 1 week prior to publication Organizations & Programs Public Affairs Phone: 602-870-9470 Referral/Support 46 DINING Fax: 602-870-0426 Bakeries Singles www.jewishaz.com Markets & Shops Young Adults Restaurants Israel Programs Cover design by Becky Globokar 26 EDUCATION 48 BUSINESS & Adult Education SERVICES Programs Attorneys Preschools Offi ce Supplies Day Schools Networking Religious Schools Real Estate Broker College Students Realtors Financial Aid Wealth Management Hebrew Tutor 50 SENIOR RESOURCE 35 YOUTH GUIDE ©2016 Phoenix Jewish News, LLC, an asset of Camps Defi nitions the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Programs Resources Phoenix. 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Missouri Ave., Suite B225, Phoenix, AZ 85014. 2 Jewish News 01 upfront.indd 4 9/6/16 10:36 AM x"; BoardA pluralistic and of egalitarian Rabbis membership organization that brings together rabbis offrom GreaterGreater Phoenix and Phoenix offers rabbinic leadership to the community. The Board of Rabbis is the proud sponsor of the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning and convener of the Jewish Community Relations Initiative Board of Rabbis Executive Committee President: Rabbi Jeremy Schneider Vice President: Rabbi Robert Kravitz Secretary: Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman Treasurer: Rabbi Micah Caplan @ Immediate Past President: Rabbi Rony Keller Contact: phoenixBOR gmail.com www.boardofrabbisphoenix.org Community Directory 2017 3 01 upfront.indd 5 8/29/16 1:44 PM WELCOME LETTER Jewish News belongs to our community elcome to the 2017 Com- version can be, and throughout At the time we took munity Directory. The the year, we update the directory ownership, I said, “We do not W directory pulls together information on our websites, intend to involve ourselves on information about the congrega- jewishaz.com and jcfphoenix.org. the editorial side of the paper. In tions, Jewish agencies and orga- Under the JCF’s auspices, other words, readers should be nizations, as well as the Jewish News is a nonprofi t assured that the paper will not businesses that make up the operation, which opens up become a JCF newsletter. The vibrant Jewish community different funding and cost- JCF exists to serve the entire in the Valley and Northern saving opportunities from Jewish community, and our Arizona. those typically available intention is that the Jewish News The Jewish Community to for-profi t enterprises, should do the same.” Foundation of Greater including applying for At present, we don't know Phoenix acquired grants and creating an what the future administrative Jewish News – and, thus, the endowment. We expect that structure of Jewish News will be. Community Directory – this these new opportunities will However, we have assembled an summer because we feel that the make Jewish News strong advisory board that is working newspaper is a community asset. enough to weather the storms to answer that question so This is thought to be the fi rst in the newspaper industry and, that Jewish News will operate time that an independent Jewish thus, continue to serve our itself under our umbrella with community foundation has community for generations to leadership prepared to carry owned a Jewish newspaper, and come. on the traditions of Jewish we hope that this combination We want to thank former community journalism fostered will set a standard for the future. owner and publisher Jaime Stern by the past publishers and It is no secret that the for gifting the newspaper to the owners, from founding co- newspaper business is under foundation. When she made publishers M.B. "Bud" Goldman severe stress in the digital the gift, she said, "The time is and Joseph S. Stocker, to Cecil economy, and there was a right to make this transition so and Pearl Newmark, to Florence serious possibility that Jewish the Jewish News remains a true and Paul Eckstein, to Jaime News could have folded and community asset." Stern. left our community without To us at JCF, that means that We believe that the proper timely coverage of our people, it's all about you, and providing place for our community's organizations and events. you with the journalism and Jewish newspaper to be is in the At JCF, we fi rmly believe information that you need to community's hands. We look that our community deserves fully understand and participate forward to a bright future as the type of coverage you've in our community. we move from generation to come to expect from Jewish This letter is called a "welcome generation. News, including this annual letter" instead of "publisher's Community Directory, which letter" as JCF is the owner, not L'Shalom! is designed to help newcomers the publisher of Jewish News. and longtime residents know There is too much to be done just what exactly is out there to at the Jewish Community serve our community. This print Foundation for us to take on that Rich Kasper version is as up-to-date as a print role. President and CEO 4 Jewish News 01 upfront.indd 6 9/6/16 10:49 AM Thank you to our advertisers for your Healing Lives. Whatever it takes. continued support of TIKKUN OLAM . repairing the world Due to our new nonprofit status, your advertising inspiring could qualify for us to serve a tax deduction. those in Ask for details now. need. 602-870-9470 jfcsaz.org (602) 279-7655 You want to give. JCF wants to help. The Jewish Community of charitable giving to maximize the the next generation on the path Foundation of Greater Phoenix is impact of their contribution locally toward a personal and engaged the leading Jewish organization for and around the world. Through the relationship to lifelong giving. charitable giving in the Valley of LIFE & LEGACY™ program, JCF is Involvement in B’nai Tzedek gives the Sun.