THIS I BELIEVE – Nearly 100 were in attendance as Rabbi Yossi Shemtov of Congregation Young Israel, Rabbi Thomas Louchheim of Congregation Or Chadash and Rabbi Robert Eisen of Congregation Anshei Israel spoke at Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging on April 10 about what they believe. This was the capstone of a series of lectures by rabbis at Handmaker.
JSU CELEBRATION – Teens, parents, community members and leaders gathered at the Nach Zeitser residence on April 3 to celebrate the Jewish Student Union’s achievements and honor its student leaders. Over $15,000 was raised for JSU’s 9 high school clubs and programming for the its network of 450 high school students. Yael Domb, alumna and past president of Chaparral JSU, spoke about how her involvement led to her current leadership role at Chabad and her participation in JAC, Hillel and AIPAC. Students honored for their leadership included (back row) Zach Rubenstein, Gidon Magier, Aaron Nach, Reuben Nach, Zach Liebovit, Sam Harris, Matt Levine; (front) Hanna Miller, Bailey Kroop, Niv Weiss, Maia Nagel, Lisa Lawson, Branda Statman, Rachel Dickman, Amanda Benros. Photo by Carl Schultz
75 YEARS OF SERVICE – Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona marked its 75th anniversary with a Celebration of Caring on Sunday, April 10 at the Westin La Paloma. Academy Award-winning actress and social activist Marlee Matlin was the keynote speaker. The event also honored the pioneer families and past board presidents of JFCS. Pictured are Don Diamond and Ray Carroll; Max Cohen, Jill Rosenzweig, Fred Fruchthendler, Carlos Hernandez and Stella Inger; Penny Sarver, Robert Sarver, Fern Marmis and Cary Marmis. Photos by Chris Mooney
PASSOVER PROPHECY– Jeffrey Schesnol made a special appearance as Elijah at the Arizona Interfaith Seder on Thursday, April 14. Cohosted by the Arizona Jewish Historical Society and Congregation Kehillah, the seder was led by Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman and took place at the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center.
VETERANS SEDER – Scottsdale Post 210 of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America held a Passover seder for the Jewish residents of the Arizona State Veterans Home and their families on Monday, April 25. Pictured are Mickey Dingott and Larry Chesin, of the veterans home, and Ahuva Chambers, who led the seder with her husband, Commander Michael Chambers. Photos by Steven Troy ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE | JUNE/JULY 2016 85