Calendar - autumn/08
Chosen calendar listings cover public events in the Jewish community and around the Valley of the Sun. Please confirm event details with the provided contact information.
Calendar submissions for the winter issue of Chosen must be received by Oct. 15. E-mail Jennifer Goldberg, fax to 602-870-0426 or mail to Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, 1625 E. Northern Ave., Suite 106, Phoenix, AZ 85020.
Sept. 28
'A Tiny Piece of Land'
Local actors stage a reading of "A Tiny Piece of Land," a new play
about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by local playwrights Mel Weiser and Joni
Browne-Walders. 1-4 p.m. Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 406,
Scottsdale. Free. 602-765-0120 or theatrearistsstudio.org.
Oct. 5
Valley of the Sun JCC Poker Tournament
Play Texas Hold 'em for prizes. Players must be 21 or older. 1-5 p.m. VOSJCC,
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Donation: $100 members, $125 nonmembers.
Suzanne Swift, 480-483-7121 or suzannes@vosjcc.org.
Oct. 12
Valley of the Sun JCC Steinway Piano Concert Series
Attendees will watch the film "Note by Note" and listen to pianist
Jay Steinberg perform. 4 p.m. VOSJCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale. Cost:
$12 members, $18 nonmembers in advance; $2 more day of event. Suzanne Swift,
480-483-7121 or suzannes@vosjcc.org.
Oct. 16
YLD Happy Hour
The Young Leadership Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix will
congregate for no-host drinks and appetizers. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Living Room Bar,
W Hotel, 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. Cost: Free. 480-634-4900, ext. 1120,
or yld@jewishphoenix.org.
Oct. 23
Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Dinner
ADL will honor ASU President Michael Crow with its Jerry J. Wisotsky Torch of
Liberty Award and Carlos Galindo-Elvira, president of Philanthropic and Community
Relations for Valle del Sol, with its Al Brooks Community Leadership Award. 6-8:30
p.m. Location announced to ticket holders only. Cost: $375. 602-274-0991.
Oct. 26
Detroit Club Kick-Off Event
Former residents of Motor City are invited to the inaugural event of the Detroit
Club. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Cost: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Suzanne Swift, 480-483-7121 or suzannes@vosjcc.org.
Oct. 30
Hadassah Membership Tea
Hadassah Valley of the Sun Chapter invites returning and prospective members
to stop by and learn more about Hadassah. 6:30 p.m. Hadassah Valley of the Sun
Chapter, 8370 E. Via de Ventura, Suite K-150, Scottsdale. Cost: Free. 480-998-1880.
Nov. 1
Council for Jews With Special Needs fundraiser
Comedian Bruce Smirnoff headlines the event, which includes dinner and an auction.
6:30-11 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale. Cost: $200.
Laurie Person, 480-629-5343 or laurie@cjsn.org.
Nov. 2
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
The world-renowned symphony will perform selections from Sternberg, Bernstein
and Copland. 3 p.m. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. Cost: $32-$52; mention code "JCC" and
15 percent of ticket price benefits Valley of the Sun JCC.
480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com.
Nov. 2-16
Valley of the Sun JCC Jewish Book & Cultural Arts Fair
Music, hands-on exhibits, author events and more. Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701
N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Cost: varies by event. Suzanne Swift, 480-483-7121
or suzannes@vosjcc.org.
Nov. 6
Jewish National Fund Home Tour
Attendees will visit some of the Valley's most beautiful private homes and eat
a catered lunch at this JNF fundraiser. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $60, plus a $180
donation. Cathy Frank, 602-277-4800 or cfrank@jnf.org.
Nov. 8-23
'The World Goes 'Round'
A revue of the beloved songs of Broadway team Kander and Ebb, including selections
from "Chicago," "Cabaret," "Funny Lady" and more.
Arizona Jewish Theatre Company at Paradise Valley Community College Center for
the Performing Arts, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Cost: $35-$45 adults, $30-$40
seniors, $15-$20 children. 602-264-0402 or azjewishtheatre.org.
Nov. 9
Jewish Women's Symposium
Women of all ages are invited to take part in "Women of the Book: The Jewish
Tradition of Learning and Growing," which includes a wide variety of sessions,
lunch, a raffle and a lecture. Sponsored by Bureau of Jewish Education and other
organizations. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale
Road, Scottsdale. Cost: $40. Linda Feldman or Elaine Hirsch, 480-634-8050.
Nov. 16
Israeli musicians in concert
Renowned Israeli pianists Yefim Bronfman and Emanuel Ax will perform. 7:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150
N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Cost: $85. 480-994-2787 or scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
Nov. 18 and 20
Jewish Free Loan Financial Management Workshop
Learn about financial management, including budgeting, credit cards, car loans
and more. 7-10 p.m. both nights. Offices of Wachovia, 2415 E. Camelback Rd.,
10th floor, Phoenix. Cost: Free. Terri Swirnoff, 602-230-7983 or terriswirnoff@jewishfreeloan.org.
Nov. 22
Congregation Beth Israel Roast the Rabbi Dinner
An evening of dinner, dancing and roasting will commemorate Rabbi Stephen Kahn's
13th year in the rabbinate. 6:30 p.m. CBI, 10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale. Cost:
$250. Denise Kaye, 480-951-0323 or dkaye@cbiaz.org.
Dec. 7
Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Dinner
The 25th annual event will honor Arlene and Mort Scult, and Sandy and Seymour
Rife. 5-9 p.m. Scottsdale Galleria, Scottsdale Road and Stetson Drive. Cost:
$300. Cathy Frank, 602-277-4800 or cfrank@jnf.org.