Featured Event

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Power of the Purse

5-7 p.m. Join the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix for an evening to meet, reconnect and spend time with old friends and new. Featuring guest speaker Amy Hirshberg Lederman, award-winning author and nationally syndicated columnist on Jewish life. Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Dietary laws observed. Location is at a private residence in Paradise Valley (address to be provided upon registration). For more information, visit jcfphoenix.regfox.com/ power-of-the-purse-wip-fall-2022.

Events

SUNDAY, OCT. 23

J in the Community: In the Beginning: 10-11:30 a.m. Join the Early Learning Center at the East Valley JCC at a Chandler park for a creation-themed program with crafts, snacks and story time. Location provided after registration. Free. evjcc.org/creation.

Genetic Education and Screening Event: 1-4 p.m. Join Minkoff Center for Jewish Genetics at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix for a 30-minute genetics lecture followed by individual genetic counseling sessions for both prenatal disorders and hereditary cancer. Free. For more information, visit jewishgeneticsaz.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 24

3GAZ Stories Live: 7-9 p.m. Join the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale for a presentation featuring third-generation Holocaust descendants: Adena Bernstein Astrowsky, Jennifer Sosnow and Jennifer Blohm. In-person and online via Zoom. For more information, visit vosjcc.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 25

Educators’ Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join Arizona State University for The Murray and Sabina Zemel, z”l, Educators’ Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide that aids Arizona teachers in building programs, developing curricula and sharing best practices in educating on the Holocaust and other genocides. The conference is free and open to the public. The first 50 teachers enrolling will also receive funding to cover substitute teachers for the day of the conference. For more information, visit shprs.asu.edu/ HolocaustEducators.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27

Experience Interfaith: 5:30 p.m. Join Arizona Interfaith Movement at Arizona Heritage Center, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe for an evening of talking with and learning from practitioners of different faiths. This helps build understanding, compassion and respect in neighborhoods and in communities. Free event but pre-registration is required. For more information, visit interfaithmovement.com/ experience-interfaith.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28-SUNDAY OCT. 30

Camp Stein New Camper Weekend!: Join Camp Daisy and Harry Stein in Prescott for their Fall New Camper Weekend. Open to any first-time camper in 1st–6th grade. This is an opportunity to get a taste of camp before the summer. For more information, visit campstein.org.

SUNDAYS

BAGELS: 9-11 a.m. Join the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 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, 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler in-person 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.

THURSDAYS

Storytime at Modern Milk: 9:30 a.m. Join Modern Milk, 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd, #163, Scottsdale for an in-person storytime for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. 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.

Meetings, Lectures & Classes

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. 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.

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. Tune in at: JewishParadiseValley.com/ class. 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.

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.

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. Cost: Free. For more information, visit 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: 11:00 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 PM. 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.

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.

Calendar

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.

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.

Shabbat

FRIDAYS

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 480951-0323 or at ggilmartin@cbiaz.org.

In-person services: Temple Chai is holding Friday evening (5:30 p.m. nosh, 6:15 p.m. service) and Shabbat morning (varying dates and times). For more information, contact Sheana Abrams at (602) 971-1234 or sabrams@templechai.com.

In-person services: Congregation Or Tzion is holding Friday evening (6 p.m) and Shabbat morning (9:30 a.m.) services indoors. Services are also live streamed at otaz.org/livestream. For more information about services, events and membership, visit congregationortzion.org or call 480-342-8858.

Baby & Me Shabbat: 9:30 a.m. on the first Friday of the month. Join the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix for this free program for parents and their little ones to welcome Shabbat. For more information, visit bjephoenix.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kabbalat Shabbat and/or Shabbat morning service: 6:30 p.m. on various Friday nights and 10:00 a.m. on various Saturday mornings. Congregation Kehillah invites you to join Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman and cantorial soloists Erica Erman and Scott Leader either in person or via Zoom. For dates, visit congregationkehillah.org/event/. Register by emailing info@congregationkehillah.org. For safety reasons, please register ahead of time.

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

November 4

Ideas and resources for families planning celebrations or B’nai Mitzvot. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your products and services.

Charitable Giving

November 4 & 18

December 2 & 16 Educate readers on how nonprofits make a difference in our community and reach contributors ready to make year-end giving choices.

Sweets for a sweet year at the East Valley

Young journalist

Shira Tanzer, student at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and former contributor to Jewish News, had the honor of speaking as a Cronkite representative at the Arizona Broadcasters Association’s Annual Luncheon last month.

Sukkah games

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Seniors

MONDAYS

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 602343-0192 with questions.

TUESDAYS

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.

WEDNESDAYS

Chair Yoga with Zoe: 11-11:45 a.m. Grab a chair and sit down for a 45-minute chair 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 602343-0192 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.

Milestones Bar Mitzvah

MATTHEW REUBEN KRAVETS

Matthew Reuben Kravets will become a bar mitzvah on Nov. 5, 2022 at Temple Solel.

He is the son of Andrea and Dan Kravets of Paradise Valley and brother of Benjamin Kravets.

Grandparents are Wendy and Howard Malley of Scottsdale; Marybeth Kravets of Chicago, Ill. and Alan Kravets of Chicago, Ill.

For his mitzvah project, Matthew is collecting bicycles for refugees through the Welcome to America Project.

A student at New Way Academy, Matthew enjoys skiing, hiking, gaming and travel.

Obituary

Lisette Albaranes

Lisette Albaranes of Scottsdale died Oct. 5, 2022. She was 98. Lisette is survived by sisters Claire Alsay and Etty Marcourakis; daughters Ilana Lothman and Dorit Herlinger; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Yehoshua Albaranes. Services were held on Oct. 7, 2022, at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, o ciated by Rabbi Pinchas Allouche. Donations in her name can be made to the Red Cross for Hurricane Ian and Congregation Beth Te llah.

ELIZABETH “BETSY” RAZ

Elizabeth “Betsy” Raz of Phoenix died Oct. 16, 2022. She was 58. Elizabeth was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Nicole (Nikki) Raz; son, Oren Raz; brothers Je and Marc Zeller; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Alene Cole and Jules Zaller.

LEILA JOYCE BOGAN, age 93, of Scottsdale, died October 5, 2022. Leila was born in Albany, N.Y. to Mary and Benjamin Drezner. She married Arnold Bogan on April 1, 1951, and lovingly referred to herself and Arnold as April Fools. They settled in suburban Philadelphia where they raised their two children, Rick and Sheila. Leila and Arnold came to Scottsdale 50 years ago. They embraced the Southwest and enjoyed traveling throughout the region and overseas.

Leila was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a committed community volunteer, and a lover of nature, the arts, education and Judaism. She enjoyed being a museum docent and was an avid reader joining many book clubs and study groups. She had a creative eye for design and always shared her unique perspectives on the world.

Leila is survived by her son, Rick Bogan of Scottsdale; daughter, Sheila Solomon Rudd of Tampa, Fla.; two grandchildren Beryl Jackowitz (Michael) and Shayna Zachary (Ross), and five great-grandchildren, Abe, Jonah, Bennett, Millie and Owen. She was preceded in death by her brother Paul Drezner and grandson Isaac Solomon.

A graveside service was held Friday, October 7. To view the service, visit vimeo.com/758595270/11dfaf67f9.

Arrangements Sinai Mortuary.

There are many charities Leila cared about. If you’d like to make a donation in Leila’s memory, please select any charity that makes you think of her.

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