Featured Event

MARCH 25-27

PJ Library Family Camp Weekend:

Join PJ Library for a fun-filled, action-packed weekend March 25-27 including Shabbat and Havdalah, arts and crafts, nature walks, kosher-style meals, rock wall, ropes course and more at Camp Daisy and Harry Stein in Prescott. For more information, visit jewishphoenix.regfox.com/ pj-library-family-camp.

Events

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Brilliant & Bold 32nd Annual Book and Author Event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Brandeis National Committe Phoenix Chapter presents its annual event. Doors open at 9 a.m. for registration, book sales and boutique shopping. Personalized book signings by the authors begin at 9:30 a.m. at JW Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix. Cost: Tickets $150 and up. For more information, visit brandeisphoenix.org/2022ba.

He’s Not Finished with You Yet: 10 a.m. Join the Arizona Jewish Historical Society for a presentation by Tom Duke, a 9/11 survivor who will share his expereince of what happened 20 years ago. For more information, visit azjhs.org/ surviving-humanity-series.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

Chicago Fest West: 2-9:30 p.m. The festival that celebrates everything Chicago including music, food and sports at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa. Proceeds benefit College Bound AZ that provides direct one-on-one services to help underserved youth achieve their dreams through education. For more information, visit chicagofestwest.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

PJ Library Grandparent Babka Bake: 3 p.m. Join PJ Library and Home Chef

Jordan Urnovitz at the Martin Pear Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale as he teaches grandparents, along with their grandchildren, how to make a delicious chocolate babka. Cost: $10 and all includes will be provided to be able to take the babka home to bake. For more information or to register, visit jewishphoenix.regfox.com/ pj-library-grandparent-babka-bake.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Scottsdale Children’s Business Fair: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy and then open for customers at this one-day marketplace at the Martin Pear Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. For more information, visit childrensbusinessfair.org/ scottsdale-az.

Antisemitism Here and Now: 7 p.m. Join Congregation Beth Tefillah, 6529 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, for a presentation by StandWithUS co-founder and CEO Roz Rothstein and the director of SWY’s Center for Combating Antisemitism, Carly Gammill. Cost: Free. RSVP by March 23 at swuandtbt. paperform.co.

MONDAY, MARCH 28

Wines of South America Wine Tasting: 5:30 p.m. Join wine sommelier Nadia at the Martin Pear Jewish Community Center,

12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale as she guides you through a tasting of the wines of Chile and Argentina. Cost: $35 for members of The J; $45 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit apm. activecommunities.com/valleyofthesunjcc/ Activity_Search/1975.

THURSDAYS

Storytime at Modern Milk: 9:30 a.m. Bring your babies, toddlers and preschoolers to our weekly all ages in-person storytime at Modern Milk, 3802 N. Scottsdale Rd., STE 163. We will integrate favorite 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.

SUNDAYS

BAGELS: 9-11 a.m. Join the Martin Pear JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, for Bagels And Gabbing Every Last Sunday of the month in-person. Grab a bagel and a cup of coffee 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 apm.activecommunities.com/ valleyofthesunjcc/Activity_Search/1787.

MONDAYS

Mahjong: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join the East Valley Jewish Community Center in-person on Mondays for mahjong. This program is intended for players with prior experience and for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccination. Masks will be required. Cost: Free. For more information and to register, visit evjcc.org/mahjong. For further questions, call the EVJCC at 480-897-0588. The EVJCC is located at 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler.

Virtual Meetings, Lectures & Classes

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

Klezmer Fest: Spiritual World Traditions: 4 p.m., Join the East Valley Jewish Community Center for a virtual concert featuring Naqshon’s Leap, live from Royal Studios in Memphis, as well as a Q&A with the artists. For more information, visit evjcc.org/klezmer2022.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22

Tuesday at the J: 10-11 a.m., Join the East Valley Jewish Community Center for Tuesdays at the J free virtual presentation featuring Cantor Jonathan Angress and ‘The Musical Evolution of Louis Lewandowski.’ For more informatinon, visit evjcc.org/ event/tuesdays-at-the-j-6/2022-03-22.

MONDAYS

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

Quotable Quotes by our Sages: 7 p.m. Learn with Rabbi Shlomy Levertov online.

Calendar

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

Partners in Torah: 7:30 p.m. 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.

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

TUESDAYS

Let’s Knit: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Share the pleasure of knitting, crocheting, etc. and help others with a project or pattern. Can’t knit? We can teach you! Every level welcome. We will be sitting outside at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus and social distancing. Our last meeting before August will be Tuesday, May 11. Cost: Free. For more information, email Nicole Garber at nicoleg@mpjcc.org.

Keep Calm and Play Mahjong: 6:308:30 p.m. Play mahjong from home with myjongg.net. Cost: Free. To join a table, email Nicole at nicoleg@vosjcc.org.

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

WEDNESDAYS

History of the Jews: 11 a.m. Learn the Jewish journey from Genesis to Moshiach online 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.-noon. TBS of the West Valley’s weekly virtual 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. The goal is to achieve an understanding of what the text is and what it can teach us in the contemporary world. For more information, contact the TBS office at (623) 977-3240.

Happiness Hour: 11:30 a.m. An online class taught by Rabbi Pinchas Allouche that delves into texts and references culled from our traditions to address a relevant topic and draw uplifting life lessons from it. For more information or to join, visit cbtvirtualworld.com.

Torah Study with Chabad: Noon. Take a weekly journey to the soul of Torah online with Rabbi Yossi Levertov. Cost: Free. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

Lunch & Learn: 12:15 p.m. Grab some food and learn online with Rabbi Yehuda Ceitlin. Cost: Free. Tune in on Zoom by emailing info@ChabadTucson.com. For more information, visit ChabadTucson.com.

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

Knit a Mitzvah: 1-30 p.m. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, check in with fellow knitters who are making items to donate as part of this Brandeis National Committee Phoenix chapter study group. For more information, contact Ronee Siegel at ronees@aol.com.

JACS: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Virtual 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.

Words & Whiskey: 8:30 p.m. Join a free weekly, virtual learning session for men. To RSVP, email rmollenaz@gmail.com or call/text 310-709-3901.

THURSDAYS

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

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

Mindfulness Gatherings: Noon. Hosted by Hospice of the Valley via Zoom. Cost: Free. To join by phone dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID 486 920 2119#, to get the Zoom link or for further questions contact Gill Hamilton at ghamilton@hov.org or 602-748-3692.

The Science of Everything: 4 p.m. 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. Learn with Rabbi Tzvi Rimler online, Cost: Free. Tune in at cteen.clickmeeting.com/east-valley. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

SATURDAYS

Saturday Mindfulness Gatherings:

9:30 a.m. 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.

Book Discussion: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join Or Adam Congregation for Humanistic Judaism on the third Saturday of every month for a virtual book discussion. For more information and to register, contact oradaminfo@gmail.com.

SUNDAYS

Soul Study: 7:15 a.m. An online class exploring the secrets of the Tanya and Jewish mysticism, taught by Rabbi Pinchas Allouche. Cost: Free.

Chassidus Class: 9 a.m. Learn about the Chasidic movement with Rabbi Yossi Friedman. Cost: Free. Tune in using this link: ChabadAZ.com/LiveClass. For more information, visit chabadaz.com.

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

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

Shabbat

FRIDAYS

In-person services: Beth El Phoenix is offering in-person Shabbat services indoors, limited to 30 people, not including clergy. Masks and social distancing required as well as pre-registration via bethelphoenix.com/ form/Shabbat-registration or by calling the office at (602) 944-3359.

In-person services: Congregation Beth Israel is holding services in the Goldsmith Sanctuary limited to 100 people, excluding clergy and staff. Members and guests must be fully vaccinated (two weeks since your last vaccination) and wear a mask. Children may attend and must be able to wear a mask for the duration of the service. Participants must pre-register by Thursday at 5 p.m. Priority will be given to members first and then guests. If there are more requests than available seats a lottery system will be used. To make your reservation, contact Gail Gilmartin at 480-951-0323 or at ggilmartin@cbiaz.org.

In-person services: Congregation Or Tzion is holding Friday evening (6:00 pm) and Shabbat morning (9:30 am) Services indoors. Beginning March 4, proof of full vaccination will be required for all events in the synagogue. Masks are required for everyone attending services at Or Tzion. Services are also live streamed at otaz. org/livestream. For more information about services, events, membership and our new COVID policy, please visit congregationortzion.org or call 480-342-8858.

Tot Shabbat in the Park: 9:30 a.m. Free totShabbat every Friday morning at Cactus Park. Shabbat music, toys and a meaningful pre-school Shabbat experience. Is it your child’s birthday? Sponsor a Shabbat for $36.00. For more information and to register, visit playdatesbydesign.com/ upcoming-classes.

Welcome Shabbat: 11-11:45 a.m. Join the JFCS Virtual Center for Senior Enrichment each Friday for a soothing and inspiring program to welcome Shabbat. Each week a different guest host will lead the program with song and celebration. Cost: Free. For more information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse.

Erev Shabbat Service: 5:30 p.m. Rabbi Alicia Magal will lead a service livestreamed for members of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley. Cost: Free. For more information and to obtain the Zoom link, visit jcsvv.org/contact.

Kabbalat Shabbat: 5:30 p.m. Congregation Kehillah invites you to join services via Zoom, every other Friday, with Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman and cantorial soloists Scott Leader and Erica Erman. For the dates, visit congregationkehillah.org/events and to register and receive the link, please email, info@congregationkehillah.org.

Pre-Shabbat Kiddush Club: 6 p.m. Say kiddush with Rabbi Mendy Levertov online.

Cost: Free. Tune in here: ourjewishcenter. com/virtual. For more information, visit chabadaz.com. Shabbat at Beth El: 11-11:45 a.m. Celebrate Shabbat with songs, blessings and inspirational teachings. Rabbi Stein Kokin from Beth El Congregation will lead us the first Friday of every month. Special guests will be welcoming Shabbat during the remainder of the month. For more information or to join, visit bethelphoenix.com.

Third Friday Shabbat: 7- 8 p.m. The Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association hosts a virtual abbreviated Shabbat service followed by a program. Contact Andrea at 480-664-8847 for more information.

Seniors

MONDAYS

Tai Chi with Brian Stevens: 10-10:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong are health practices that incorporate a form of ancient Korean healing martial arts known as DahnMuDo, which produces an overall limitless state of being, through focused movement and focused breathing. Experience a renewed sense of being, boost your immune system, and enjoy doing so in this virtual class. For more information and to register, visit jfcsaz.org/events/. Contact CSE Director Jennifer Brauner at seniorcenter@jfcsaz.org or 602-343-0192 with questions.

Dance Fusion with Michele Dionisio: 11 a.m.-noon. Presented by JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment. Cost: Free. For more information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse.

Sip & Schmooze: 11 a.m. Sip on kosher coffee or tea, enjoy a homemade pastry and Schmooze with great company every second Monday of the month at Luci’s Barn at the Orchard, located at 7100 N. 12th St., Phoenix. RSVP Appreciated: chani@sosaz.org or (602) 492-7670. For more information, visit www.sosaz.org.

Featured Presentation: 12:30 p.m. Join Smile on Seniors Mondays and Wednesdays to learn from a variety of presenters about topical issues, like Q&As with medical professionals, entertainers and lectures. Cost: Free. For full details visit sosaz.org/ virtual or email Rabbi Levi Levertov at levi@sosaz.org.

Brain Fitness: 1-2 p.m. Join Toby Lazarus in this virtual brain fitness class, which works to engage the brain in innovative ways in a variety of cognitive areas and can help increase mental acuity. Word play, puzzles, memory games and problemsolving activities are employed to enhance your brain power. Cost: Free. For more information and to register, visit jfcsaz. org/events/. Contact CSE Director Jennifer Brauner at seniorcenter@jfcsaz.org or 602-343-0192 with questions.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: 1-2:30 p.m. In a seven week series that begins April 5, learn how to use mindfulness techniques to help relieve anxiety, depression and pain. Cost: Free. For more information and to register, contact seniorcenter@jfcsaz.org or call Jennifer Brauner at 602-343-0192.

TUESDAYS

Zumba Gold with Adriana Padilla: 9:30-10:15 a.m. This virtual class is perfect for active older adults who want a modified Zumba class with lower-intensity. Class focuses on all elements of fitness:

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Training to save a life

Students attended a “Stop the Bleed” and active shooter training event at the Levenbaum Chabad House at ASU. The training was taught by Jimmy Wasson, head of security for the Ina Levine Campus and founder of Antebellum Protection and was sponsored by ASU alum Adam Finkel.

Packing for the pantry

East Valley JCC board member Regina Fischer helps pack groceries for the EVJCC’s JBox Food Pantry, a kosher food pantry in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul and the City of Chandler.

That’s my dad!

Ezra Urnovitz points to his father’s photo on the March 4 cover of Jewish News. Jordan Urnovitz was featured in the article, “Local home chef appears on Food Network’s ‘Guy’s Grocery Games.’”

Practicing for Purim

Soul Conference

Current and prospective high school students at Nishmat Adin-Shalhevet Scottsdale attend Congregation Beth Tefillah’s Soul Conference. The event included dinner and a concert featuring world-renowned musician Alex Clare.

Runway reunion

Mayor Kate Gallego, left, greets First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during her arrival at Sky Harbor International Airport on March 7.

This COMMUNITY page features photos of community members around the Valley and the world. Submit photos and details each week to editor@jewishaz.com by 10 a.m. Monday.

cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Come to this virtual class ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. For more information and to register, visit jfcsaz. org/events/. Contact CSE Director Jennifer Brauner at seniorcenter@jfcsaz.org or 602-343-0192 with questions.

Movie Discussion Group: 11 a.m.

Join Smile on Seniors on the third Tuesday of every month hosted by Issy Lifshitz. Cost: Free. For full details and the movie of the month visit sosaz.org/virtual or email Rabbi Levi Levertov at levi@sosaz.org.

Brain Games with Friends: 2-3 p.m. Challenge your brains while having fun. Experts believe that active learning helps maintain brain health by preventing loss of cognitive skills such as memory, reasoning and judgment. For more information or to register, visit vosjcc.org/j-at-home-adults.

WEDNESDAYS

Fitness Fun with Zoe: 10-10:45 a.m. In this virtual class, do some light chair exercise class with optional weights. Class follows a format of a warmup weight free movement, optional weights, then a cool down. Some standing options, however all moves can be done sitting. Presented by JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment. Cost: Free. For more information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse. Contact CSE Director Jennifer Brauner at seniorcenter@jfcsaz.org or 602-343-0192 with questions.

Chair Yoga with Zoe: 11-11:45 a.m. Grab a chair and sit down for a 45-minute chair

Milestones

OBITUARY

HARVEY L.

Cohen

yoga class with Zoe! Yoga is beneficial to mind, body and spirit. Prior to class, please let Zoe know if you have any limitations in order for exercises to be modified. No prior yoga experience required. Presented by JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment. Cost: Free. For more information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse.

THURSDAYS

In the Kitchen with Benita: 12:30 p.m. Join Smile on Seniors on the fourth Thursday of every month for some delicious cooking or baking fun! Cost: Free. For full details visit sosaz.org/virtual or email Rabbi Levi Levertov at levi@sosaz.org.

FRIDAYS

Welcome Shabbat: 11-11:45 a.m. Celebrate Shabbat virtually with songs, blessings and inspirational teachings. For more information and to register, visit jfcsaz. org/events/. Contact CSE Director Jennifer Brauner at seniorcenter@jfcsaz.org or 602-343-0192 with questions.

Adult Chair Ballet Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. Join Jennifer Cafarella and Elaine Seretis from Ballet Theatre of Phoenix as they teach a ballet class that will help improve strength, flexibility, movement and balance. No prior dance experience required. Presented by the JFCS Virtual Center for Senior Enrichment. For more information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse.

Musical Friday: 12:30 p.m. Join Smile on Seniors on the first Friday of every month for a musical presentation. Cost: Free. For full details visit sosaz.org/virtual or email Rabbi Levi Levertov at levi@sosaz.org. JN

Jewish News is accepting recommendations from our readers for our annual Best of Jewish Phoenix magazine.

Harvey L. Cohen of Phoenix died Feb. 15, 2022. He was 77. Harvey was born in Minneapolis, Minn. and served in the Army Air Corps. Harvey is survived by his wife, Penny; daughter, Catherine Marder of Savannah, Ga.; sons Roger Cohen of Phoenix and Jim Cohen of Fremont, Calif.; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Temple Kol Ami on Feb. 20, o ciated by Rabbi Jeremy Schneider and arranged by Sinai Mortuary of Arizona.

Donations in his memory can be made to Hospice of the Valley and Temple Kol Ami.

OBITUARY

STANLEY REGEN

Stanley Regen of Scottsdale died Jan. 31, 2022. He was 89.

Stanley was born in New York. While in Arizona, he was affiliated with the Fountain Hills Community Center.

Stanley was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor and parents Isadore (Mitch) and Anna Regen; and is survived by his daughters Sharon of Mayer, Ariz. and Debra of Beaverton, Ore.; son, Joel of Durham, N.C.; brothers Larry (Donna) Regen and Sidney (Eileen) Regen and ve grandchildren.

Services were held at Paradise memorial Gardens, o ciated by Rabbi Sadie Becker and arranged by Sinai Mortuary of Arizona.

Donations in his memory can be made to Hospice of the Valley. JN

This year, we’ll focus on the best of senior health and wellness – not just physical but financial fitness as well.

We welcome your recommendations to the following questions:

What do you do to stay healthy?

Is there a class or program that you participate in for your mental, physical or social health?

Have you planned for your senior future?

Have you used a service that has assisted you with modifying your home for safety, creating financial security in retirement, estate planning, or establishing a plan to age in place, downsize or move to a senior community?

Submit recommendations by April 14

To submit a recommendation, please send an email to editor@jewishaz.com, including the name of the business/program you are recommending and no more than 300 words explaining why this entity should be considered for “best of” inclusion. Recommendations will be anonymous and confidential, but we may use the description you send us in the magazine.

Ruth Cohen, Born in 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ruth met her husband Bill on the shores of Lake Erie and thought that their rabbi would have been proud of their 65-year marriage! Ruth, Bill and their daughters Ravelle, Eileen and Laura moved to Phoenix in 1952. Ruth was a role model and ahead of her time in many ways. She was a Girl Scout Brownie troop leader, homeroom mother and piano teacher. She hosted a book club and enjoyed mahjong with her friends. Ruth was also an entrepreneur, opening the Peppermint Stick restaurant on Central Avenue with Bill and later, running Ruth’s Catering Service. She spent summers supporting the Lions Camp Tatiyee for children and adults with special needs. She served terms as president of Phoenix Artist Guild, B’nai B’rith and Brandeis University Women’s Committee, and was a founding member of Beth Ami Temple. In her 80s, Ruth surprised everyone by figuring out how to sell books to collectors around the world using the Internet. After celebrating her 99th birthday with family and friends, Ruth passed peacefully of old age on March 4, 2022 at her home in Phoenix.

Ruth is survived by her daughters Eileen and Laura; son-in-law Billy; grandchildren Brian, Randy, Amanda, Ben, Michael and Bruce; great-grandchildren Tyler, Parker, Landon, Gavin, and Genevieve. In Ruth’s words, they made her life so wonderful. Donations can be made in her honor to the Shemer Art Center, shemerartcenter.org or Hospice of the Valley, hov.org.