Featured Event

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Building Your Personal Brand

5:30-7 p.m. Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Join the Center for Jewish Philanthropy’s Business & Professionals group for drinks, networking and a discussion on the topic of personal branding by PR expert Nicole Myden. Attendees will leave the event with the tools they need to build or enhance their own personal brand. Cost: $18 per person. For more information, visit phoenixcjp.org/brand.

Events

SUNDAY, FEB. 19

Babka, Bagels and a Book with Maggie Anton: 11:30 a.m. Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Join Beth El Women’s League for a book signing, meet and greet and discussion with guest author Maggie Anton about her book, “The Choice.” Cost: $10. For more information, visit bethelphoenix.com.

Hamentashen Baking Party: 3:30-5 p.m. The New Shul, 7825 E. Paradise Lane, Scottsdale. Join PJ Library and The New Shul to bake hamentashen, sing songs, hear stories and make Purim crafts. For more information, contact Jolene Kuty at kutychiropractic@yahoo.com.

The Honey Girl of Auschwitz Comes to Fountain Hills: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Chabad of Fountain Hills, 16830 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills. Hear Esther Basch’s personal recount of her harrowing experience in the Auschwitz death camps. Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. For more information, visit jewishfountainhills.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19-MARCH 5

27th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival: In theaters and virtual. Enjoy the latest and greatest in international Jewish feature films, short films and bonus content. For more information, visit gpjff.org.

MONDAY, FEB. 20

Sisterhood Luncheon: 12 p.m. Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City. Lauren Abramowitz, gemologist and appraiser, will discuss how to determine what jewelry is worth. Cost: $12 for Temple members, $15 for nonmembers. RSVP deadline is Feb. 15. For more information, contact 623-977-3240 or email TempleBethShalomAZ@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Jewish Community Center Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. A Vitalant bloodmobile will be in the parking lot. Preregister to schedule an appointment at vitalant.org, use code JCCVOS or contact 877-258-4825.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Annual Arizona Breakfast for Israel: 7:30-9 a.m. JW Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix. Join Jewish National Fund-USA and members of the Desert States community for a celebration commemorating the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence. For more information, visit jnf.org.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

Purim Family Shabbat with PJ Library: 5 p.m. Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Sing and dance with Mr. Erez, Shabbat prayers, crafts and hear the Purim story. Dress in your favorite costume! For more information, visit bethelphoenix.com/ form/PJ-Purim.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

WIP Cares Day – A Day of Action for Women IN Philanthropy: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N. 56th St., Paradise Valley. Join Women IN Philanthropy for a light breakfast and program before heading out in groups to participate in mitzvah projects at organizations across Greater Phoenix. Cost: $18 suggested donation. For more information, visit phoenixcjp.org.

Purim Puppy Party in the Park: 1-3 p.m. Soccer fields at Pardes Jewish Day School, 12753 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Join Gesher Disability Resources and friends from the community and Arizona Humane Society for a fun, inclusive Purim celebration. For more information, visit gesherdr.org.

The Iranian Jewish Experience: 6:30-8 p.m. Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Join the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix for a presentation by Tabby Refael, an awardwinning weekly editorial columnist for The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. She was born in Iran after the Islamic Revolution. Part of BJE’s Jewish Passages 2023 series. Cost: $20. For more information, visit bjephoenix.org/programs/passages.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Art Opening Reception: ‘Sunshine in the Garden:’ 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Gallery at Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. Join local artist Nancy Kravetz at a reception for the exhibition that highlights her lifetime of work. The exhibit is on view now through March 31. For more information, visit mountainshadows.com/ resort/the_gallery or nancykravetz.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

Purim Carnival: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Congregation Kehillah, 5858 E. Dynamite Blvd., Cave Creek. Enjoy a costume parade, bounce houses, crafts, music, food and more. Cost: Free. For more information, visit congregationkehillah.org.

Breaking Glass Ceilings: First Druze Woman in Knesset: 12-2 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City and 5:30 p.m. at Temple Kol-Ami, 15030 N. 64th St., Scottsdale. Join the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix for a presentation by Gadeer

Kamal-Mreeh, the first Druze member of Knesset. The event is part of the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix’s Jewish Passages 2023 series. The Temple Kol-Ami event is also presented by the Ben Gurion Society. For more information, visit bjephoenix.org/programs/passages.

3GAZ Purim Celebration: 3-5 p.m. Horizon Park ramada #2, 15444 N. 100th St., Scottsdale. Holocaust survivors and 2Gs, 3Gs and 4Gs are all welcome to enjoy refreshments and Purim crafts. RSVP to 3gaz@phxha.com by March 1.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

Purim Celebration: 5:30 p.m. Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Purim celebration featuring dinner, a magic show, Megillah reading and more. Reservations required for dinner. Cost: $15 adults; $10 children; $45 per family. For more information, visit bethelphoenix.com/ purim-2023.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

JFCS Memory Café Hosts Purim Party: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix. In-person Purim Party for individuals who are living with memory problems and their care partners. Come enjoy food and live music by Eric Kaye. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Just 3 Things food pantry. For more information, visit jfcsaz. org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 10-12

Documentary Film Series: Virtual. Join the Arizona Jewish Historical Society for its monthly film series. This month’s feature is “Song Searcher: The Times and Toils of Moyshe Beregovsky.” Cost: Free. For more information, visit azjhs.org/ documentary-film-series.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Best of Sondheim and Bernstein: 2 & 7 p.m. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8989 E. Via Linda #118, Scottsdale. Join the Carolyn Eynon Singers for their first concert of the season. For more information, visit cesingers.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Lighting the Spark: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Clayton House, 3719 N. 75th St., Scottsdale. Join the Center for Jewish Philathropy of Greater Phoenix for their 2023 campaign breakfast honoring Michael and Carmen Blank with the Center for Jewish Phianthropy Spark Award, Leah Bold Mondlick with the Lee Amada Award and Bryce Schotz with the Sy Clark Award. For more information, visit phoenixcjp.org/spark.

The Orwellian Lies About Israel: 6 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale. Joion Mort Klein, president of ZOA ( Zionist Organization of America), for a discussion and dinner. Presented by the Jewish Women’s Conservative Forum. For more information, contact lks19@cox.net or LynnKahn@ymail.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Community-Wide Briefing with Oren Segal: 6 p.m. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Join Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defmanation League’s Center on Extremism, for a discussion of the landscape of extremism in the U.S. and in Arizona and what we can do to fight it. RSVP required at bit.ly/AZOren23.

SUNDAYS

B.A.G.E.L.S: 9-11 a.m; last Sunday of the month. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Grab a bagel and a cup of coffee at Bagels And Gabbing Every Last Sunday and enjoy some time with your friends and make new ones. You must register to attend. Bagels and coffee will be provided. Cost: Free for members, $5 for guests. For more information and to register, visit vosjcc.org.

MONDAYS Mahjong: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. Come play Mahjong each week. For experienced players only. Free; registration required at evjcc.org/ mahjong.

THURSDAYS

Storytime at Modern Milk: 9:30 a.m. Modern Milk, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, #163, Scottsdale. Storytime for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Integrates children’s books and songs while giving parents new ideas for play. Cost: $5. For more information and to register, visit modernmilk.com/after-baby.

Meetings, Lectures & Classes

SUNDAYS

Chassidus Class: 9 a.m. Online. Learn about the Chasidic movement with Rabbi Yossi Friedman. Cost: Free. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Jewish War Veterans Post 210: 10 a.m. Online. Any active duty service member or veteran is welcome to join monthly meetings, every third Sunday. Cost: Free. For more information, email Michael Chambers at c365michael@yahoo.com.

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Beautiful babies and moms

A group shot of the moms with their babies at the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix’s Baby & Me Shabbat on the first Friday of every month.

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Eagle pride

Temple Chai Cantor Ross Wolman (left) has deep generational roots in Philadelphia, and Congregation Or Tzion Rabbi Andy Green (right) began his rabbinic career in a synagogue near Philadelphia. They were both excited to show their Philadelphia Eagles’ pride before the Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12.

COURTESY OF CANTOR ROSS WOLMAN

PAN talks estate admin

Professional Advisory Network’s January gathering took place on Jan. 24, at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Center. Pictured from left are Amy DL Hummel, executive director of Gesher Disability Resources, Lauren Garner and Lisa Paine, who are partners at Jaburg & Wilk Law Firm. Each gave presentations on the ins and outs of estate administration.

Being better bus

Arizona Jews for Justice’s team packing its ‘Let’s Be Better Humans’ bus full of lunch bags to pass out to people experiencing food insecurity. Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz gives a sermon before people climb on board.

JCRC on the court

The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury basketball organizations held a panel discussion around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for leaders in Greater Phoenix to share what they do to make Phoenix more equitable and inclusive. Pictured from left: Dr. Mark Clifford of DREAM Foundation; Vince Kozar, president of the Phoenix Mercury; Angela Hughey, president/CEO of ONECommunity; Andrea Trischan, DEI manager of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury; Veronica Aguilar, vice president of Teach for America; Ashlee Atkins, president of Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals; and Paul Rockower, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rabbi Michael Berenbaum, American scholar and filmmaker, spoke about understanding contemporary antisemitism at Temple Solel on Jan. 29. Pictured from left are Temple Solel Rabbi John Linder, Phoenix Holocaust Association President Sheryl Bronkesh, Rabbi Michael Berenbaum and Martin-Springer Institute Director Bjorn Krondorfer.

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Anxiety in the Modern World: 6 p.m. Online. Learn the secrets of the Torah for living stress-free in the current environment with Rabbi Boruch of Chabad of Oro Valley. Cost: Free. Tune in using this link: zoom. us/j/736434666. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

MONDAYS

Ethics of Our Fathers: 7 p.m. Online. Learn with Rabbi Zalman Levertov. Tune in at: bit.ly/2Y0wdgv. Cost: Free. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Quotable Quotes by our Sages: 7 p.m. Online. Learn with Rabbi Shlomy Levertov. Tune in at: JewishParadiseValley.com/ class. Cost: Free. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Partners in Torah: 7:30 p.m. Online. Join a growing group of inspired learners with Project Inspire. Cost: Free. Tune in at: us04web.zoom.us/j/3940479736#success, password is 613. For more information, email Robin Meyerson at robin@ projectinspireaz.com.

Learning to Trust in God: 7:30 p.m. Online. Learn with Rabbi Yossi Friedman. Tune in at: ChabadAZ.com/LiveClass. Cost: Free. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Torah & Tea: 7:30 p.m. Online. Learn with Rabbi Yossie Shemtov. Cost: Free. For more information, visit Facebook.com/ ChabadTucson.

TUESDAYS

Tuesdays at the J: 10-11:30 a.m. East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. Join individuals and couples age 55 plus for presentations on a variety of topics. Cost: Free; registration required. For more information, visit evjcc.org/tuesdays.

Let’s Knit: 1:30 p.m. Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Share the pleasure of knitting, crocheting, etc. outside the social hall in the campus. Can’t knit? We can teach you! Every level welcome. Cost: Free. For more information, visit vosjcc.org.

Maintaining an Upbeat Attitude: 7 p.m. Online. A class exclusively for people in their 20s and 30s, learn how Jewish Mysticism can help with your attitude with Rabbi Shlomy Levertov. Cost: Free. Tune in at: JewishParadiseValley.com/YJPclass. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

WEDNESDAYS

History of the Jews: 11:00 a.m. Online. Learn the Jewish journey from Genesis to Moshiach with Rabbi Ephraim Zimmerman. Cost: Free. Tune in here: zoom. us/j/736434666. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Torah Study with Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Online. Weekly study group explores that week’s portion and studies different perspectives and debates the merits of various arguments. Intended for adults, Torah study is open to students of all levels. For more information, contact the TBS office at 623-977-3240.

Happiness Hour: 11:30 a.m. Online. Class taught by Rabbi Pinchas Allouche that delves into texts and references culled from our traditions to address a relevant topic. For more information or to join, visit cbtvirtualworld.com.

Torah Study with Chabad: 12 p.m. Online. Take a weekly journey of Torah with Rabbi Yossi Levertov. Cost: Free. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Lunch & Learn: 12:15 p.m. Online. Grab some food and learn with Rabbi Yehuda Ceitlin. Cost: Free. Get Zoom link by emailing info@ chabadtucson.com. For more information, visit chabadtucson.com.

The Thirteen Petalled Rose: 1 p.m. Online. Kabbalah class that studies “The Thirteen Petalled Rose” by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, focusing on the many concepts of Kaballah and Jewish Mysticism and applying them to everyday life. For more information or to join, visit cbtvirtualworld.com.

JACS: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. In person and via Zoom support group for Jewish alcoholics, addicts and their friends and family on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Cost: Free. For more information, email jacsarizona@ gmail.com or call 602-692-1004.

THURSDAYS

America’s Four Gods: 10-11 a.m. Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City. Interactive four-week program led by Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and Temple President Fay Henning-Bryant, Feb. 2-23. Based on the book, “America’s Four Gods: What We Say About God — And What That Says About Us,” written by Paul Froese and Christopher Bader. Cost: $18 for members and $36 for non members; advance registration and payment required by Jan 30. For more information, contact 623-9773240 or templebethshalomaz@gmail.com.

Ladies Torah & Tea: 10:30 a.m. Online. Learn about the women of the Torah with Mrs. Leah Levertov. Cost: Free. Tune in at: ourjewishcenter.com/virtual. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Talmud - Maakos: 11 a.m. Online. Learn with Rabbi Shlomy Levertov. Cost: Free. Tune in at: JewishParadiseValley. com/YJPclass. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

The Science of Everything: 4 p.m. Online. Explore the most fundamental work of Chassidut: the Tanya, with Rabbi Boruch. Cost: Free. Tune in at: zoom. us/j/736434666. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Teen Discussions: 7-8:30 p.m. Online. Learn with Rabbi Tzvi Rimler. Cost: Free. Tune in at cteen.clickmeeting.com/east-valley. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

SATURDAYS

Saturday Mindfulness Gatherings: 9:30 a.m. Online. Hosted by Hospice of the Valley. To join by phone, dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID 486 920 2119#. To get the Zoom link or for more information, contact Gill Hamilton at ghamilton@hov.org or 602-748-3692. JN

Wedding Announcement

RENEE BETH JOFFE & THOMAS (TOM) WILLIAM HRLEVICH

Renee Beth Joffe and Thomas (Tom) William Hrlevich were married at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Dec. 31, 2022. The couple are going on a cruise for their honeymoon.

The parents of the bride are Marsha Joffe of Scottsdale and the late Ivan Joffe. The groom’s parents are Nancy and Richard Hrlevich of Surprise.

Renee is the administrator at Congregation Kehillah in Cave Creek and Tom is an independent freight broker.

Piper Shea Yosowitz

Piper Shea Yosowitz will become a bat mitzvah on March 18, 2023, at Temple Emanuel of Tempe. She is the daughter of Amy and Rob Yosowitz of Tempe.

Piper’s grandparents are Marsha and Kenny Dobin of Silver Spring, Maryland; and Nancy Levy and Gerald Yosowitz of Orange Village, Ohio and the late Vivian Yosowitz.

For her mitzvah project, Piper volunteered for different hunger-related organizations including Feed My Starving Children, Paz de Christo Outreach Center, Midwest Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul.

Lee Shapiro of Phoenix died Jan. 20, 2023. She was 73. Lee was affiliated with the Alpine Ski Club.

Lee is survived by her life partner, John Henson, of Phoenix; daughter, Stacey Shapiro of Austin, Texas; son, Cory Shapiro (Rachel Zaslow) of Phoenix; stepdaughters Jenifer Henson of Mesa; Jermaine Hendrickson (Michael) of Everett, Washington; Jessica Henson Natland of Gilbert; stepson, John “JJ” Henson, Jr. of Phoenix; five stepgrandchildren; parents, Annette “Denny” and Cecil Yolles of Toronto, Canada; sister, Marilyn Goldberg (Melvin) of Toronto, Canada.

Services were held on Jan. 24, 2023, at Paradise Memorial Gardens, officiated by Rabbi Eliot Baskin and arranged by Sinai Mortuary of Arizona Donations in her name can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, 1702 E. Highland Ave. #400, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or the Mayo Clinic, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054.

MT. SINAI CEMETERY

For sale: one plot in a semi-private estate in the original Jacob Section of the cemetery (Jewish only allowed).

Has been upgraded to companion (burial for 2) space. Includes granite bench on adjacent space with name engraved. jarpell@yahoo.com