text: J EWISH NEWS of Greater Phoenix Community Directory Newcomers | Community | Youth | Business Guide 20II Shop Community Live Community Commit Community Directory 2011 to Community C a s ita s | Cour t yard res idenCes | a ss is ted Living 15 Reasons to Love Life at Maravilla. 1. Next door to The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, The TPC Golf Course and all the other good stuff. 2. Four distinct dining venues. 3. Platinum Charter Club. 4. Our own cinema/screening room. 5. The Maravilla Amphitheater. 6. Our Internet Lounge. 7. Art studios and workshops. 8. Luxurious enclosed pool and spa. 9. Our 9-hole chip and putt course. 10. The Maravilla Spa and Fitness Center. 11. The media room/library. 12. Alliance with Scottsdale Healthcare. 13. Maravilla's continuum of care services. 14. Gorgeous resort retirement residences. 15. Charming design, beautiful grounds, parks and courtyards. 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PrInCess Blvd., suIte 117, sCottsdale, az 85255 maravIllasCottsdale.Com Located on the SE corner of the intersection of Scottsdale Rd. and Princess Blvd. Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Photo by: Saul Loeb Community Directory 2011 Table of Contents 3 Jewish 27 Kids & Teens 48 Dining & More News Staff Camps Bakeries Youth Programs Markets and Shops Teen Programs Restaurants 3 Publisher's Israel Programs Letter Referral & Support 50 Wellness 30 5771 Behavioral Health Counseling 4 Newcomer Candlelighting Dentistry Facts Dermatology Fitness 32 Education Genetic Testing 8 Lifecycle Adult Education Hospice Pets Lifecycle Events/Rituals Preschools Physicians Mohels Day Schools Religious Schools Mikvahs Mortuaries Secular Schools 53 Real Estate Cemeteries College Students Realtors Financial Aid Relocation 11 Religious Life 39 Seniors 54 Legal, Financial Jewish Holidays Referral & Support & Business Senior Living Keeping Kosher Social Programs Services Understanding Denominations Accounting Valley Congregations Beyond the Valley 45 Arts & Attorneys Career Counseling Marriage Officiant Outreach/Interfaith Programs Culture Financial Arts & Culture Insurance Chaplains Media Networking Rabbinic Boards 21 Community 46 Celebrations 56 Shop Local Antiques Agencies Catering Auctions Programs & Organizations Dance Flooring Public Affairs Entertainment Furnishings Referral & Support Event Planning Jewelry Singles Facilities Judaica Young Adults Invitations Knitting Ritual Items 26 Israel 58 Index/ Agencies & Organizations Travel Phone Directory On the Cover: Scenes of our community: from left, courtyard of the Cutler✡Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center in Phoenix (photo by Jessica Saval), climbing the wall at an Earth Day event at East Valley Jewish Day School in Chandler (photo courtesy Printed by American Web on 50% recycled (20% post-consumer of Emily Zappa), the holy ark doors at Temple Chai in Phoenix (photo by Becky Globokar), Tu waste) paper. 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Chandler, AZ 85225; 480-963-4571 Call 602-870-9470 or visit www.jewishaz.com • If your car is already registered, your www.chandlerchamber.com to request a trial subscription. registration renewal form will tell you if it needs to be inspected this year. FOunTain hills JeWishneWish • Hours for all inspection stations are 16837 E. Palisades Blvd. Jewish Federation of greater Phoenix 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268; 480-837-1654 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Mailing: P.O. Box 17598-7598, 85269 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 www.fountainhillschamber.com 480-634-4900, ext. 1131, Fax: 480-634-4588 general inFOrMaTiOn Contact: Toni Smeltzer Dusik For additional information on vehicle regis- gilberT email@example.com tration: www.servicearizona.com 119 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 101 www.jewishphoenix.org Gilbert, AZ 85234; 480-892-0056 The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix , CarPOOling Mailing: P.O. Box 527, 85299 in partnership with Jewish News of Greater Call 602-262-RIDE (7433) for a list of email@example.com Phoenix and supported by congregations carpoolers, bicyclists or van pools in your www.gilbertaz.com and organizations, offers a Welcome Pak for area. newcomers. TTY: 602-495-0936 glenDale ■ See ad on page 7 email@example.com 7105 N. 59th Ave. www.sharetheride.com Glendale, AZ 85311 aniMal Care anD COnTrOl Driver's liCense Mailing: P.O. Box 249, 85311 All dogs over the age of 3 months must 623-937-4754 Arizona law requires new residents to obtain firstname.lastname@example.com be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. an Arizona driver's license; there is no grace Contact the Maricopa County Animal Care www.glendaleazchamber.org period. Center for information on licensing, adop- To obtain a license or permit, you need: tions and lost and found. Mesa • a previous license or permit and one other 120 N. Center St. Facility Locations: form of identification. If between ages 16 • West Valley Mesa, AZ 85201; 480-969-1307 and 18, two identification documents, such firstname.lastname@example.com 2500 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 as birth certificate and Social Security card • East Valley www.mesachamber.org • to pass all required examinations 2630 W. Eighth St., Mesa, AZ 85201 • to pay the required fee • Cat Adoption Center PeOria • to provide a registered road test 8765 W. Kelton Lane 5231 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017 • a vehicle that meets insurance requirements 602-506-PETS (7387) Peoria, AZ 85382; 623-979-3601 For information: www.dmv.org/az-arizona email@example.com www.maricopa.gov/pets www.peoriachamber.com auTOMObiles Cable anD TelePhOne PhOenix auTOMObile regisTraTiOn serviCes Chase Tower, 201 N. Central Ave., 27th Floor To register your car, take the following to Cox Communications, Inc. Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-495-2195 the appropriate office: Customer Service/Installation: 623-594-1000 email@example.com • an emissions inspection slip www.cox.com/arizona www.phoenixchamber.com • previous registration card and license • plates Qwest Communications sCOTTsDale • an inspection slip from Motor Vehicle Billing/General Customer Service: 4725 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 210 • Division 1-800-491-0118 Scottsdale, AZ 85251; 480-355-2700 • previous title or a notarized bill of sale www.qwest.com email@example.com • with verification that no lien exists www.scottsdalechamber.com • against the vehicle ChaMbers OF COMMerCe • proof of insurance CareFree/Cave Creek TeMPe 748 Easy St., Suite 9 909 E. Apache Blvd. eMissiOns Carefree, AZ 85377 All vehicles located in or commuting to Tempe, AZ 85281; 480-967-7891 Mailing: P.O. Box 734, 85377 firstname.lastname@example.com Phoenix or Tucson must be emissions- 480-488-3381 inspected before they can be registered. www.tempechamber.org email@example.com For information on emissions testing and www.carefreecavecreek.org locations: Call 877-692-9227 or www.myazcar.com 4 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix newcomer facts CiTY/TOWn inFOrMaTiOn TeMPe Cricket Wireless Pavilion CareFree 31 E. Fifth St. 2121 N. 83rd Ave. 100 Easy St. Tempe, AZ 85281; 480-967-2001 Phoenix, AZ 85035; 602-254-7200 Mailing: P.O. Box 740 www.tempe.gov www.livenation.com/cricket-wireless- Carefree, AZ 85377; 480-488-3686 pavilion-tickets www.carefree.org CulTural aTTraCTiOns Arizona Historical Society CutlerAPlotkin Jewish Heritage Center Cave Creek 1300 N. College Ave. 122 E. Culver St. 37622 N. Cave Creek Road Tempe, AZ 85281; 480-929-9499 Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-241-7870 Cave Creek, AZ 85331; 480-488-1400 www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org Contact: Arizona Jewish Historical Society www.cavecreek.org www.azjhs.org Arizona Jewish Historical Society ChanDler 122 E. Culver St. Desert Botanical Garden 55 N. Arizona Place Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-241-7870 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Mailing: P.O. Box 4008, 85244 www.azjhs.org Phoenix, AZ 85008; 480-941-1225 Chandler, AZ 85225; 480-782-2000 www.dbg.org www.chandleraz.gov Arizona Jewish Theatre Company 444 W. Camelback Road, Suite 208 Dodge Theatre FOunTain hills Phoenix, AZ 85013; 602-264-0402 400 W. Washington St. 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains www.azjewishtheatre.org Phoenix, AZ 85003; 602-379-2800 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268; 480-816-5100 www.dodgetheatre.com www.fh.az.gov Arizona Museum for Youth 35 N. Robson St. Heard Museum gilberT Mesa, AZ 85201; 480-644-2467 2301 N. Central Ave. 50 E. Civic Center Drive www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-252-8848 Gilbert, AZ 85296; 480-503-6871 www.heard.org www.ci.gilbert.az.us Arizona Opera 4600 N. 12th St. Herberger Theater Center glenDale Phoenix, AZ 85014; 602-266-7464 222 E. Monroe St. 5850 W. Glendale Ave. www.azopera.com Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-254-7399 Glendale, AZ 85301; 623-930-2000 www.herbergertheater.org www.glendaleaz.com Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St. Heritage Square Mesa Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-716-2000 115 N. Sixth St. 20 E. Main St. www.azscience.org Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-262-5071 Mailing: P.O. Box 1466, 85211 www.phoenix.gov/parks/heritage.html Mesa, AZ 85201; 480-644-2011 Arizona State Capitol and Museum www.cityofmesa.org 1700 W. Washington St. Maricopa County Events Center Phoenix, AZ 85007; 602-926-3620 19403 R. H. Johnson Blvd. ParaDise valleY www.lib.az.us/museum Sun City West, AZ 85375; 623-544-2888 (Town of Paradise valley) www.ticketmaster.com/venue/246229 6401 E. Lincoln Drive ASU Gammage Auditorium Paradise Valley, AZ 85253; 480-948-7411 1200 S. Forest Ave. Mesa Arts Center www.ci.paradise-valley.az.us Tempe, AZ 85287 1 E. Main St. Box Office: 480-965-3434 Mesa, AZ 85211; 480-644-6500 PeOria www.asugammage.com www.mesaartscenter.org 8401 W. Monroe St. Peoria, AZ 85345; 623-773-7000 Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum Orpheum Theater www.peoriaaz.com 37615 U.S. Highway 60 203 W. Adams St. Superior, AZ 85273; 520-689-2723 Phoenix, AZ 85003; 602-534-5600 PhOenix www.ag.arizona.edu/BTA www.phoenix.gov/STAGES/orpheum.html 200 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003; 602-262-7029 Celebrity Theatre Phoenix Art Museum www.phoenix.gov 440 N. 32nd St. 1625 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85008; 602-267-1600 Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-257-1222 sCOTTsDale www.celebritytheatre.com www.phxart.org 7447 E. Indian School Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251; 480-312-3111 Chandler Center for the Arts Phoenix Opera www.scottsdaleaz.gov 250 N. Arizona Ave. 3120 W. Carefree Highway, Suite 1-106 Chandler, AZ 85225; 480-782-2680 Phoenix, AZ 85086; (866) 673-7248 www.chandlercenter.org www.phoenixopera.org Community Directory 2011 5 newcomer facts Phoenix Symphony Chandler Public Library Glendale Parks and Recreation 1 N. First St., Suite 200 22 S. Delaware St. 623-930-2820 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Chandler, AZ 85225; 480-782-2800 www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation Box Office: 602-495-1999 www.chandlerlibrary.org www.phoenixsymphony.org Mesa Parks and Recreation Gilbert S.E. Regional Library 480-644-2352 Phoenix Theatre 775 N. Greenfield Road www.cityofmesa.org/parksrec 100 E. McDowell Road Gilbert, AZ 85234; 602-652-3000 Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-254-2151 www.ci.gilbert.az.us/library Peoria Parks and Recreation www.phoenixtheatre.com 623-773-7137 Glendale Public Library www.peoriaaz.com Phoenix Zoo 5959 W. Brown St. 455 N. Galvin Parkway Glendale, AZ 85302; 623-930-3530 Phoenix Parks and Recreation Phoenix, AZ 85008; 602-273-1341 www.glendaleaz.com/library 602-262-6862, TTY: 602-262-6713 www.phoenixzoo.org www.phoenix.gov/parks Mesa Public Library Pioneer Living History Village 64 E. First St. Scottsdale Parks and Recreation 3901 W. Pioneer Road Mesa, AZ 85201; 480-644-2207 480-312-7275 Phoenix, AZ 85086; 623-465-1052 www.mesalibrary.org www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks www.pioneer-arizona.com Phoenix Public Library Tempe Parks and Recreation Pueblo Grande Museum 1221 N. Central Ave. 480-350-5200, TDD: 480-350-5050 & Archaeological Park Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-262-4636 www.tempe.gov/parks 4619 E. Washington St. www.phxlib.org Phoenix, AZ 85034; 602-495-0900 PubliC saFeTY www.pueblogrande.org Peoria Public Library Department of Public Safety (DPS) 8463 W. Monroe St. 602-223-2000 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Peoria, AZ 85345; 623-773-7555 www.azdps.gov 7380 E. Second St. www.peoriaaz.com Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) 480-994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2 Scottsdale Public Library 602-876-1000 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. www.mcso.org Scottsdale, AZ 85251; 480-312-7323 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art www.library.scottsdaleaz.gov 7374 E. Second St. reCYCling Scottsdale, AZ 85251; 480-874-4666 Tempe Public Library Most municipalities within Greater Phoenix www.smoca.org 3500 S. Rural Road have curbside recycling programs and Tempe, AZ 85282 assistance is available to businesses. For Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum 480-350-5500, TDD: 480-350-5050 information, contact appropriate city. Congregation Beth Israel www.tempe.gov/library 10460 N. 56th St. sChOOl regisTraTiOn Scottsdale, AZ 85253; 480-951-0323 OuTDOOrs/Parks For school district information, see appro- email@example.com Maricopa County Parks and priate city or contact the Arizona Depart- Recreation Department ment of Education at www.ade.az.gov Taliesin West 602-506-2930 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. www.maricopa.gov/parks To register your child at local public Scottsdale, AZ 85259; 480-860-2700 schools, present the following: www.franklloydwright.org Chandler Parks and Recreation • current immunization records 480-782-2727 • birth certificate Tempe Center for the Arts www.chandleraz.org • official transcripts from previous school 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281; 480-350-2829 Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation For Jewish preschools, religious schools Box Office: 480-350-2TCA (2822) 480-816-5100 and day schools, see the Education section www.tempe.gov/TCA www.fh.az.gov/parksrec/default.asp in this directory. Main libraries Gilbert Parks and Recreation sPOrTs Arizona State Library 480-503-6200 Chase Field 1700 W. Washington St. www.ci.gilbert.az.us/parks (Arizona Diamondbacks) Phoenix, AZ 85007; 602-926-4035 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 www.lib.az.us www.chasefield.com 6 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix newcomer facts Jobing.com Arena valleY MeTrO lighT rail sYsTeM vOTer regisTraTiOn (Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Sting) 602-262-7433 Arizona voters must be: 9400 W. Maryland Ave. www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail • at least 18 years of age Glendale, AZ 85305; 623-772-3200 • a United States citizen • an Arizona resident www.jobingarena.com uTiliTies • registered 29 days prior to the election For water and sewer information, contact • not convicted of a felony or treason University of Phoenix Stadium appropriate city or visit: (Arizona Cardinals) www.azcc.gov/divisions/utilities/water/ Mail-in registration forms available at: 1 Cardinals Drive industry.asp • driver's license offices Glendale, AZ 85305; 602-379-0102 • county recorder's offices www.universityofphoenixstadium.com Arizona Public Service • Democratic and Republican party head- General Offices: 602-250-1000 quarters US Airways Center Connect/Disconnect electric or power • city clerk offices emergency: 602-371-7171 • League of Women Voters (Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix www.aps.com Roadrunners, Arizona Rattlers) 201 E. Jefferson St. Information: Salt River Project 111 S. Third Ave., Suite 102 Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-379-7800 Electric Service: 602-236-8888 Phoenix, AZ 85003-2294 www.usairwayscenter.com TDD: 602-236-2607 602-506-3535, TDD: 602-506-2348 www.srpnet.com www.recorder.maricopa.gov TransPOrTaTiOn Southwest Gas Corp. aMTrak Customer Assistance: 602-271-4277 800-872-7245, TDD/TTY: 800-523-6590 Hearing impaired: 711 www.amtrak.com www.swgas.com gOODYear airPOrT 1658 S. Litchfield Road, Executive Terminal Goodyear, AZ 85338; 623-932-4550 www.phoenix.gov/goodyearairport/index. html greYhOunD bus lines 800-231-2222, TDD/TTY: 800-345-3109 www.greyhound.com PhOenix Deer valleY airPOrT 702 W. Deer Valley Road Phoenix, AZ 85027; 623-869-0975 www.phoenix.gov/deervalleyairport/in- dex.html PhOenix-Mesa gaTeWaY airPOrT 5835 S. Sossaman Road Mesa, AZ 85212; 480-988-7600 www.phxmesagateway.org PhOenix skY harbOr inT'l airPOrT General Information: 602-273-3300 www.phxskyharbor.com sCOTTsDale airPOrT 15000 N. Airport Drive, Second Floor Scottsdale, AZ 85260; 480-312-2321 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/airport sTaTeWiDe rOaD COnDiTiOns 511, www.az511.com valleY MeTrO bus sYsTeM 602-253-5000; www.valleymetro.org Community Directory 2011 7 lifecycle lifeCyCle eventS/ritualS The following information on lifecycle events and rituals was prepared by the Bureau of Jewish Education. None of the community resources listed within are endorsed by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Birth Simchat Bat Confirmation When a child is born, parents choose a name, For Reform and some Conservative Jews, the which is inscribed on the birth certificate. They also Ceremony on the birth of a girl confirmation year, 10th or 11th grade, represents a choose a Hebrew name but do not give it officially The birth of a baby girl traditionally is marked in special time of celebration and commitment. Typi- until the brit milah or simchat bat. In Jewish families the synagogue, when her parents are called to the cally, the year includes study and meetings with the of European origin (Ashkenazic), a child usually is Torah on the Sabbath to give the newborn girl her rabbi, culminating in a special service, often during named after a deceased relative. In families of Medi- Hebrew name. Baby-naming ceremonies are held at Shavuot, because that holiday commemorates the terranean origin (Sephardic), a child is usually named home or in a synagogue. There is a growing liturgy receiving of the Torah by the Jewish people. after a living relative the parents wish to honor. of rituals surrounding the simchat bat. Pidyon Ha-Ben Conversion Brit Milah Conversion to Judaism is a path that requires both Circumcision Redemption of first born personal commitment and an extended period of The pidyon ha-ben ceremony takes place on the study. Most rabbis are available to counsel and/or Circumcision, or brit milah, is performed to symbol- teach potential converts. Because programs and ize the covenant between God and Israel. A healthy 30th day after the birth of a firstborn son. The tradi- tion is based on the biblical understanding that procedures vary, anyone thinking of converting baby boy is circumcised on the eighth day of life. should contact a rabbi and evaluate the programs The ceremony includes giving the child his Hebrew firstborn sons were dedicated to serve God in the temple. In order to redeem them from that obliga- offered. name. Traditionally, circumcision is done by a mohel (a person ritually trained to perform circumcisions). tion, five shekels were exchanged with the temple When done by a physician who is not a mohel, priests, who then served in the temple instead of the firstborn. Marriage circumcision may not meet the requirements of Judaism views marriage as a sacred act, essential Jewish law. The ceremony today involves a symbolic exchange not only for procreation but also for self-fulfillment. of five silver coins with a descendant of the Kohen Historically, according to the Talmud, marriage was Each of the physicians listed here has been ritually family of temple priests. The coins then may be established in three ways: 1) with money, 2) through trained as a mohel. donated to a Jewish charity. a written document presented by the groom to the bride, and 3) through sexual relations. Paul M. Block, M.D., FACS Canyon State Urology Bar/Bat Mitzvah The present-day wedding ceremony incorporates all three symbolically.The presentation of a ring takes At age 13 for a boy, and 12 or 13 for a girl, a 5750 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite B200 child reaches adulthood and becomes a bar or bat the place of exchanging money. The ketubah (mar- Glendale, AZ 85306; 602-375-1700 mitzvah, a son or daughter of the commandments. riage contract) is equivalent to the earlier written The ceremony is a public declaration of the child's documents. Among Orthodox and some Conserva- Richard Dobrusin, D.O. acceptance of the obligations to fully observe the tive Jews, the third custom is represented symboli- Mesa Family Medical Center commandments and to participate in the Jewish cally by yihud (seclusion) — immediately after the 1345 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106 community. This adult status occurs automatically ceremony the couple retire to a private room. Mesa, AZ 85203; 480-833-1800 whether or not a ceremony takes place. The marriage takes place under a chuppah (mar- When there is a ceremony, it generally is celebrated riage canopy), symbolizing the home that the couple Robert S. Lipson, M.D. in the synagogue. The child is called upon to recite will make together as well as God's presence. The Scottsdale Urologic Surgeons the Torah blessings and to read a Torah portion. chuppah may be a highly decorated fabric canopy 7301 E. Second St., Suite 308 Friends and family attend the service and generally or a simple tallit (prayer shawl), supported by four Scottsdale, AZ 85251 celebrate afterward with a festive meal. Although poles. 480-949-1212 most ceremonies occur on Saturdays, they also The main elements of the ceremony are: 1) Kid- can take place on Monday, Thursday or on holidays dush erusin (sanctification of betrothal), 2) betrothal Alan B. Singer, M.D. — the other days when Torah is read publicly in the blessing, 3) presentation of the ring, 4) reading of Camelback Pediatrics synagogue. the ketubah and its presentation to the bride, 5) 4350 E. Camelback Road, Suite G-100 Though in the past girls were not called to the recitation of sheva brachot (seven marriage bless- Phoenix, AZ 85018; 602-840-3120 Torah, today, in most Conservative, Reform and ings), 6) nissuin (drinking of the wine to sanctify the Renewal synagogues, the ceremonies are the same marriage) and 7) breaking the glass (to remember The person listed below has been ritually trained regardless of gender. The tradition originated with the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem even at as a mohel. the Reconstructionist movement. joyous occasions). In some contemporary Orthodox congregations, Additional traditions that may occur in a wedding Rabbi Yossie Semel the bat mitzvah is marked by a festive meal during ceremony are the bedeken, in which the groom places 6804 N. 13th Place which the young woman presents a Torah lesson. the veil over his bride's face; encircling of the groom Phoenix, AZ 85014 For adults who missed the opportunity to have a by the bride; recitation of a portion of Psalm 118 and 602-326-3885 bar or bat mitzvah, there are study programs avail- a sermon by the officiant. Rejoicing continues during able throughout the community. a festive meal. No weddings occur between Passover and Shavuot because they are days of mourning. 8 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix lifecycle Mikvah Jill and Jay Stein family Divorce Mikvah is a ritual bath of fresh "living" water used for spiritual purification. For observant Jews, married Community Mikvah According to Jewish law, a couple is considered legally married, even after a civil divorce, until the life involves laws of Taharat Ha-Mishpacha (family Congregation Beth Israel wife obtains a get (religious divorce document) from purity), requiring the wife's monthly immersion in 10460 N. 56th St. the husband. Reform Judaism generally does not a mikvah after menstruation, before reuniting with Scottsdale, AZ 85253 require a get, but Conservative and Orthodox Jews her husband. 480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-7150 consider remarriage without a get to be adultery. The mikvah is used today by some brides and www.cbiaz.org Israeli law requires a get before remarriage. grooms before their wedding, for purification before Rabbi Stephen Kahn A Jewish divorce does not require establishment the High Holidays and to renew or establish a deep Rabbi Rony Keller of fault. There must instead be mutual agreement commitment to Judaism. Converts to Judaism tradi- A certified kosher mikvah open to the Jewish com- to dissolution of the marriage and the written docu- tionally go to the mikvah as part of the birth of a new munity regardless of denomination or movement. ment (get) of dissolution handed to the wife. Jewish soul. New pots and dishes may be taken to the mikvah before they are used in a Jewish home. Chanukat Habayit Death Dedicating a home The Jewish traditions related to death and mourn- Mikvah Chaya Mushka Within 30 days of moving into a new house or ing are intended to recognize death as a part of life. Chabad of Arizona apartment, mezuzot must be put up. (In Israel, this is The traditions of preparing the body, sitting Shiva 2110 E. Lincoln Drive done immediately.) 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Call for more information. 24210 N. 68th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (480) 585-6060 • www.mtsinaicemetery.com 10 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix religious life JEWISH HOLIDAYS Jewish holidays follow the moon-based Hebrew calendar. Thus, dates of holidays on the secular calendar change from year to year. Holidays begin at sunset on the evening before the holiday and conclude at sunset on the holiday. The following information on the holidays was prepared by the Bureau of Jewish Education. SHABBAT Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha'olam, boray p'ri hagafen. Rosh Hashana. During this period, Jews seek forgiveness from God for sins against God, and Saturday Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign from other people for wrongs done to them Shabbat, the Sabbath, is the weekly day of of the universe, who creates the fruit of the during the past year. On Yom Kippur, each rest based on the biblical account of creation, vine. worshipper renews his or her religious and in which God rested on the seventh day. Hamotzi (blessing over the challah): moral commitment and fasts to concentrate Jews set aside their daily work and pause Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha'olam, on its holy meaning. to enjoy friends and family, to read and to hamotzi lechem min ha'aretz. On the evening before Yom Kippur, be introspective. For many contemporary American families, it may be the only time of Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign worshippers partake of a seudah hamaf-seket the week they share activities centered on the of the universe, who brings forth bread from (the last meal before the fast), and light Yizkor home, synagogue or Torah. the earth. (memorial) candles in memory of deceased Refraining from work on the Sabbath relatives. Then they light holiday candles. recognizes God's dominion. Observant Jews At Kol Nidre services that night, all unfulfilled avoid any activity that would change God's ROSH HASHANA vows made during the year are considered void. It is customary for parents to bless their environment. Because the Jewish day extends from sunset children before attending the service. Sept. 9-10, 2010 to sunset, the Sabbath begins at sundown on On Yom Kippur day, services continue; at the Sept. 29-30, 2011 Friday, often after tzedakah (money for charity) end of the day, the shofar (ram's horn) is blown, is put in a tzedakah box. signaling the end of the holy day. On Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, the The family says a blessing as they light the book of life is opened and each person's good Sabbath candles. (See candlelighting times on and evil deeds are carefully examined. Pages 30-31.) These are days of solemn reflection and SUKKOT After early evening services, worshippers introspection. wish one another "Shabbat Shalom" (a peace- One of the most memorable traditions of Sept. 23-29, 2010 ful Sabbath). Rosh Hashana is the blowing of the shofar Oct. 13-19, 2011 Several prayers precede the festive meal: (ram's horn), which calls all Jews to repent the the Kiddush (sanctification of the wine); a previous year's sins. Sukkot is one of three pilgrimage festivals blessing over the children; and finally, the Rosh Hashana has many beautiful customs (Passover and Shavuot are the others). It is Hamotzi, the blessing over challah (braided associated with it. Among them is the tashlich known as the feast of booths or tabernacles. egg bread). ceremony: Crumbs, representing sins, are cast Sukkot celebrates the fall harvest and The meal often ends with the singing of into a body of water, enabling one to start the reminds us of the 40 years the Israelites songs and chanting of Birkat Hamazon (grace year fresh. We eat apples dipped in honey to wandered in the desert, using thatched after meals). represent the sweetness of the new year and structures as shelters. The holiday also reminds On Saturday evening, the Sabbath comes to eat challah baked in the shape of a ladder, a Jews of God's awesome nature and humanity's a close with the Havdalah service. Worshippers bird or a crown — the ladder takes our prayers vulnerability. use wine, a special candle and a fragrant spice up to God, the bird symbolizes mercy and the Sukkot is marked by the use of the lulav and box as they pray for a good week. crown stands for God's reign. the etrog (a citrus fruit). The lulav is made up of Following are three prayers for Shabbat, in Traditionally, Rosh Hashana is observed for a palm tree branch surrounded by leaves from both Hebrew (transliterated) and English. two days by Conservative and Orthodox Jews myrtle and willow trees. On lighting Shabbat candles: outside of Israel. During Sukkot, often known as the Jewish Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha'olam, Thanksgiving, the whole family builds a sukkah asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu l'hadlik in which they eat their meals and even sleep ner shel Shabbat. Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign YOM KIPPUR during the eight-day festival. The following is a description of rules and of the universe, who has sanctified us by your regulations pertaining to the construction of commandments and instructed us to kindle Sept. 18, 2010 a sukkah: the Sabbath lights. Oct. 8, 2011 1) It must be less than 30 feet high. 2) The Kiddush (blessing over the wine). The walls must be strong enough to withstand Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the complete Shabbat Kiddush includes a ordinary gusts of wind. 3) The shade offered by holiest and most solemn day of the Jewish year. paragraph describing both the completion of the roof covering of the sukkah must block the It concludes the 10-day period of repentance, creation and a recounting of the Exodus: rays of sun, yet the stars must be visible through often called The Days of Awe, which begins on Community Directory 2011 11 RELIGIOUS LIFE the roof. 4) There must be at least three walls, made of any material. 5) The sukkah must be When they returned to the temple in Jerusalem, they cleansed it, rededicated it to Jewish PURIM a temporary structure, so a screened-in porch worship and celebrated for eight days. March 20, 2011 or a screened house cannot serve as a sukkah. We celebrate Hanukkah by lighting a nine- 6) It is a mitzvah (a commandment) to eat branched menorah, with one candle added Purim is among the happiest of Jewish meals in the sukkah during the holiday. each night from right to left. The shamos (the holidays. It is based on Megillat Esther (the Sukkah booths are decorated with fruits first candle lit) is used to light the others as a Book of Esther), which relates the victory of and flowers to celebrate the harvest in the blessing is recited. Mordechai and Esther over the wicked Haman, Holy Land. Among the many Hanukkah customs are who tried to destroy the Jews in ancient The first two and last two days of Sukkot eating latkes (potato pancakes), playing dreidel Persia. are observed as full holidays on which work (spinning top), singing songs, and giving and Purim means "lots" and refers to the pur (lot) is forbidden and holiday services are held in receiving Hanukkah gelt (coins) or gifts. that Haman used to decide when to kill the the synagogue. Two blessings are said each night. A third, Jews. The day prior to the holiday, Jews fast in the Shehecheyanu (a blessing recited at joyful memory of a fast ordered by Queen Esther. occasions throughout the year), is said on the On Purim, Megillat Esther is read and there HOSHANA RABBA first night only. Following is the transliteration for the Hebrew, with English translation: is a festive family meal. Among the other customs of this holiday of rejoicing are sending Sept. 29, 2010 Shehecheyanu: mishloah manot (baskets of sweets and fruit) to Oct. 19, 2011 Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha'olam, friends and mattanot le-evyonim (giving money shehecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigiyanu lazman to the poor). Costumes, parades and plays also Hoshana Rabba (Great Help) is the seventh hazeh. characterize the celebration. day of Sukkot. Some say that God's final Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign confirmation of judgment takes place on this of the universe, who has given us life, sustained us and brought us to this day. day, and that it is the last chance to ask God's forgiveness for sins committed during the The following are said each night: PASSOVER past year. Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha'olam asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu l'hadlik April 19-26, 2011 Worshippers hold all-night prayer and study First seder April 18 sessions and read from the Bible, Mishnah and ner shel Hanukkah. other religious works. Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign of the universe, who has sanctified us by your Passover (Pesach) is the second of the three commandments and instructed us to kindle pilgrimage holidays and is based on the Jewish the lights of Hanukkah. Exodus from Egypt. SHEMINI ATZERET and Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu melech ha'olam Pa s s ove r i s a fe s t i va l o f f re e d o m , SIMCHAT TORAH she'asah nissim la'avotenu bayamim hahem commemorating the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the promised land. As they bazman hazeh. Blessed are you, Eternal our God, Sovereign left bondage, they had no time to wait for Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2010 dough to rise, so they ate matzo (unleavened Oct. 20-21, 2011 of the universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors in days of old, at this season. bread). Before modern-day Jews celebrate the These two festivals often are celebrated holiday, there is a thorough house-cleaning to together by Reform Jews and those in Israel. remove all chametz (leavened foods). On the Conservative and Orthodox Jews celebrate them as two consecutive days. TU B'SHEVAT eve of Passover, we perform bedikat chametz (search for chametz) and burn any we find. Shemini Atzeret falls on the eighth day of Jan. 20, 2011 First-born sons fast to commemorate being Sukkot, a day of "holy assembly" on which spared from the plague of the first-born in prayers are said for rain and healthy crops. Tu B'Shevat, sometimes known as the Egypt. Simchat Torah marks the completion of the original Earth Day, marks the new year for The main Passover event is the seder (which reading of the Five Books of Moses and the trees. To celebrate, Jews plant trees, eat fruit means "order"), which takes place on the first beginning of a new cycle of Torah reading. On associated with Israel and send money to plant two nights (one night in Israel and among this day of great merriment, the Torah scrolls trees in the Jewish state. Reform Jews) of the holiday. During the seder, are removed from the ark and carried seven Some celebrate with a Tu B'Shevat seder (a participants read the Haggadah aloud to times around the synagogue. custom that goes back to the 17th century), share in the exodus experience; the meal itself following a special order of drinking wine, and incorporates special foods commemorating HANUKKAH eating selected nuts and fruits. the exodus. The first and last days of Passover are Dec. 1, 2010 observed as full holidays in which work is First candle forbidden and holiday services are held. During Chol Hamoed, the intermediate days, work Hanukkah, the festival of lights, com- resumes but the prohibition against eating memorates the victory of the Hasmoneans leavened food continues. who defeated the Syrian Greeks in 165 B.C.E. 12 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix religious life YOM HASHOAH taught in a cave when the Romans forbade him to study Torah. When Bar Yohai died, he First, there is the biblical injunction to maintain holiness before God, which includes May 1, 2011 asked his followers not to mourn but rather eating only those animals, birds and fish that to celebrate his death. are kosher or acceptable. Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Day) was Second, there is the attitude that, through established by the government of Israel as these laws, a person practices discipline over a time to remember the Holocaust and its YOM his or her behavior, in this case what he or she eats. Third, kashrut is intimately tied to the victims. While there are no particular religious rituals associated with this day, it generally is YERUSHALAYIM concept of reverence for life. Creatures used marked by memorial programs. for food must be slaughtered in a prescribed June 1, 2011 ritual and humane way with the blood (life) carefully removed before the flesh is cooked Yom Yerushalayim, a relatively new holiday, YOM HAZIKARON honors the city of Jerusalem. It celebrates the and eaten. Further, the life-giving milk is kept separate from the meat to ensure that the two unification of the city after the Six-Day War in are never cooked or eaten together. May 9, 2011 June 1967. The following foods are kosher: • Vegetables and fruits, which may be served In Israel, Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial • with either meat or milk Day for the Fallen and Victims of Terror, takes place on the fourth day of Iyar, the day before SHAVUOT • Fish that have both fins and scales • Most domesticated fowl ritually slaughter- Yom Ha'atzmaut. On Yom Hazikaron a siren • ed by a qualified shochet (ritual slaughterer) is sounded twice throughout the country (at June 8-9, 2011 • Eggs without blood spots from kosher birds 8 p.m. and 11 a.m.) and all traffic and daily • Animals that both chew their cud and have activity stops as the entire nation observes Shavuot, the third of the pilgrimage holidays, is a multi-faceted holiday. It celebrates God's • a split hoof and that have been properly two minutes of silence. Outside of Israel, Yom • slaughtered, soaked and salted Hazikaron is often commemorated as part of giving the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai; the harvest in Israel; the end of During the eight days of Passover, all foods the Yom Ha'atzmaut observance. containing leavening are forbidden, including the counting of the omer; and the beginning of a new agricultural season. bread, grains, beans, peas and lentils, in Ashke- Reform Jews usually observe only the first nazic tradition. YOM HA'ATZMAUT day of the holiday. Traditions of Shavuot May 10, 2011 include decorating the home and synagogue GREATER PHOENIx with green plants and branches to celebrate the season; eating dairy foods because the VAAD HAKASHRUTH Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's independence day, Torah has been compared to "milk and honey"; 515 E. Bethany Home Road is celebrated on the fifth day of the Hebrew reading the Book of Ruth, a story of faith and Phoenix, AZ 85012; 602-277-8858 month of Iyar, the date the nation was founded. devotion that took place during the harvest Rabbinic Administrator: Rabbi David Rebibo It usually is observed with community activities season; and studying the Torah the whole The Vaad, founded in 1965, is a nonprofit focusing on Israel. first night of Shavuot. The synagogue services agency representing the kosher consumer follow a regular festival liturgy. and promoting kashrut through education, research and supervision. It is a constituent LAG B'OMER agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix and is the central council that oversees TISHA B'AV compliance with Jewish dietary laws. May 22, 2011 The Vaad supervises banquets, weddings, Aug. 9, 2011 bar and bat mitzvahs, conventions, barbecues Lag B'Omer is the 33rd day of the omer. It and other meals at selected hotels and estab- is a festival occurring partway through the Tisha B'Av is the most mournful day in the lishments throughout the Valley by special Sefirat Ha'Omer (counting of the omer), a Jewish calendar. It recalls the destruction of arrangement and on a per-function basis. To seven-week period beginning on the second the First and Second Temples, which occurred secure proper supervision, arrangements must night of Passover and continuing until Shavuot. on the same day more than 650 years apart. be made with the Vaad and the establishment The omer is an ancient measure of grain used Tisha B'Av has become a day of mourning for well in advance of the event. For a list of super- when offering sacrifices in the temple. Sefirat all of the many great tragedies in Jewish history. vised function sites, contact the Vaad. Ha'Omer is a solemn time in memory of the It is customary for Jews to fast, to observe Roman persecution of the Jews. traditional mourning practices and to study Locally produced products bearing the Lag B'Omer is celebrated with picnics and only melancholy passages from the Torah. symbol are also available in grocery stores. other outdoor activities. In Israel, picnickers light bonfires. Traditional Jews mark the KOSHERING YOUR KITCHEN KEEPING KOSHER holiday by giving the first haircut to 3-year-old Call the Vaad for instructions. boys. Lag B'Omer sometimes is known as the "scholars' holiday," because of its association with Rabbi Akiva, who died a martyr to Kashrut, keeping kosher, is a system of laws freedom, and Rabbi Simeon Bar Yohai, who and practices derived from several sources. Community Directory 2011 13 religious life UNDERSTANDING DENOMINATIONS Reprinted courtesy of the Cleveland Jewish News. BETH FRIEdmaN-ROmEll time, rabbinic authorities turn to Halacha (the collected body of Jewish law) to interpret the Reform Sephardim & Ashkenazim correct way, or path, of observance. Three cor- Reform Judaism began in 19th-century Germany, as Jews responded to the Enlighten- The various streams of Judaism should not nerstones of Orthodox practice are observing ment. Reform Judaism holds that the written be confused with the terms "Ashkenazic" and Shabbat, keeping kosher and following the and oral laws are divinely inspired, but humanly "Sephardic," which refer to the part of the laws of mikvah (family purity). written; therefore observance is a matter of world from which one's ancestors hailed. While There is no single, centralized Orthodox informed individual choice. The Reform move- Sephardim and Ashkenazim share the basic seminary, rabbinic association or authorized ment places greater emphasis on ethical and tenets of Jewish belief, practices may differ "platform," either in the Diaspora or Israel. moral behavior and social action than on ritual. considerably in terms of worship, ritual and Some of the major subgroups within Ortho- Whereas "Classical Reform" eliminated much of minhagim (customs). doxy are: Jewish tradition and Hebrew liturgy, the "Mod- Sephardim are descendants of Spanish and Chasidism: Founded in the 18th century ern Reform" of the last 60 years has ushered in Portuguese Jews who spread to North Africa, by Ukrainian-born Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, the a return of some traditional practices. Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the New Ba'al Shem Tov (Master of the Good Name), National organizations: Union for Reform World after the expulsion of Jews in 1492. Chasidism emphasizes the joyful, intuitive Judaism, Hebrew Union College — Jewish The Sephardic vernacular is called Ladino, a experience of the divine. Institute of Religion, Central Conference of blend of Hebrew, Spanish, Turkish and other major groups today: Belzer, Bianer, Bobov, American Rabbis, National Federation of languages. Modern Hebrew uses Sephardic Bostoner, Breslov, Gerer, Lubavitch (Chabad), Temple Youth. pronunciation. Munkacz, Puppa, Rimnitz, Satmar and Vizhnitz. Originally a biblical term, "Ashkenaz" came These groups differ philosophically and in their to refer first to German lands, then was applied attitudes toward Zionism. Renewal more loosely to refer to European Jews and modern/Centrist: The Modern/Centrist Jewish Renewal is a transdenominational their culture. Yiddish, a blend of Hebrew and accepts some aspects of secular culture and movement grounded in Judaism's prophetic German, is the traditional Askhenazic vernacu- education and generally has a Zionist orien- and mystical traditions and carries forward lar. Most Orthodox congregations retain the tation. Judaism's perpetual process of renewal. Jewish Ashkenazic pronunciation of Hebrew. National organizations: National Council for Renewal seeks to bring creativity, relevance, joy Young Israel, Rabbinical Council of America and an all-embracing awareness to spiritual Conservative (RCA), Union for Orthodox Congregations (OU), National Conference of Synagogue Youth. practice, as a path to healing hearts and finding balance and wholeness. Conservative Judaism evolved primarily in National organization: ALEPH: Alliance for mitnagdim: The Mitnagdim developed as the United States, in reaction to the Reform Jewish Renewal. a reaction against Chasidism, creating "Lithu- movement (see below). The Conservative anian-style" yeshivot with a focus on Torah movement holds that the Torah and Talmud are of divine origin, and thus Halacha must be study. Secular/Humanistic followed. However, Conservatives also believe Secular/Humanistic Judaism's nontheistic that revelation continues to take place as each Reconstructionist philosophy views Judaism as the historical generation of Jews discovers and responds to Reconstructionist Judaism, originally an experience and culture of the Jewish people. God's word. Thus, after careful study, changes offshoot of the Conservative movement, is Founded in the 1960s, the movement believes to Halacha may be made in response to histori- grounded in the thought of Rabbi Mordecai in the power of human effort and responsibility cal development. The Conservative movement Kaplan, who defined Judaism as "an evolving, and the natural origin of all experiences. Its lit- holds central the observance of kashrut and religious civilization." Kaplan defined the Torah urgy eschews God-language. Secular/Human- Shabbat. "as the people's search for God," and defined ist Jews observe holidays and some rituals. National organizations: Rabbinical As- God as a force or presence throughout the National organization: Society for Humanistic sembly, Jewish Theological Seminary, United universe that acts through us, rather than Judaism. Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, United upon us. He emphasized that Jewish prayers Synagogue Youth. and rituals are "reconstructed" in an evolving historical and social context. Traditional Traditional Judaism, sometimes referred Reconstructionists were at the forefront of Orthodox incorporating egalitarian and democratic prac- to as "Conservadox," is another American offshoot of Conservatism which shares the Orthodox Judaism is a generic term of fairly tices into all aspects of synagogue life. Orthodox perspective on Torah and Halacha, recent origin describing many different groups National organizations: Jewish Reconstruc- but is somewhat more lenient in interpretation. that share certain traditional principles and tionist Federation, Reconstructionist Rab- Traditional Judaism supports free and open practices. Orthodox Jews believe that the binical College, Reconstructionist Rabbinical inquiry across all fields of knowledge in order Torah represents the exact words of God, as Association. to deepen understanding of God's laws. given to Moses, on behalf of the Jewish people, National organization: Union for Traditional on Mount Sinai. To understand what God's Judaism. mitzvot (commandments) require of us across 14 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix religious life VALLEY Sun Lakes Jewish Phoenix Congregation CONGREGATIONS P.O. Box 11479 Chandler, AZ 85248 Aviv of Arizona P.O. 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Preschool, Talmud Executive Director: Jami Goldman Torah, day camp, adult education, chavurah, President: Sally Oscherwitz Chabad of Mesa Founded 1976. Affiliated with Union for Reform Kadima/USY, social and cultural programming, social action projects. 941 S. Maple Judaism. Preschool, toddler programs, religious Mesa, AZ 85206 school, youth groups, chavurot, outreach, adult b'nai 480-659-7001 mitzvah, social action, Judaica shop, adult education, Beth Joseph email@example.com Rabbi Laibel Blotner Torah study. ■ See ad on page 16 Congregation Weekly services, holiday events, Torah classes, teen 515 E. Bethany Home Road programs and Sunday school. Phoenix, AZ 85012 Temple Havurat Emet 602-277-8858 www.phoenixbethjoseph.org Congregation Eitz Chaim Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13111 Chandler, AZ 85248 Rabbi David Rebibo 908 N. Alma School Road 480-785-7767 Founded in 1965. A 130-family synagogue affiliated Chandler, AZ 85224 email@example.com with the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations. 602-595-3618 www.templehavuratemet.org Daily services. Sponsors NCSY youth programs and firstname.lastname@example.com Shabbat Spiritual Leader: Dr. Janet Madden adult education classes. www.eitzchaimphoenix.com High Holiday Spiritual Leader: Meredith Cahn Rabbi Victor Beck Cantorial soloist: Dr. Nancy Cohen Chazzan Sheni Howard Weinstein Co-Presidents: Karen Hivry and Eileen Shapiro President: Martin Lebowitz Membership VP: Gigi Stacy Traditional worship for a contemporary community. Reform congregation. Services: First Friday of every Newcomers welcome. month, Maricopa County Library, 9666 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. Everyone is welcome. Community Directory 2011 15 religious life Bukharian Jewish Chabad of North Phoenix Kehillah of Arizona Congress of Arizona 20930 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 110-180 Phoenix, AZ 85050 Mailing Address: 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 102-308 1601 E. Bell Road, Suite A-3 480-563-4898, Fax: 480-452-1523 Phoenix, AZ 85028 Phoenix, AZ 85022 firstname.lastname@example.com Services held at: 602-434-4431 www.chabadnorthphoenix.com New Vision Center Rabbi Amnon Tzadikov Rabbi Mendy Levertov, Leah Levertov 18010 N. Tatum Blvd. An organization with members from United States, Outreach program provides religious services Phoenix, AZ 85032 Canada, Israel, Russia and more. About 850 families regardless of background. Serving North Phoenix, 602-369-7667 in Arizona. Synagogue, high school, Sunday school, Cave Creek and Carefree. Hebrew school, synagogue, email@example.com women's association, youth organization. adult education, community programs, holiday www.kehillahofarizona.org awareness, children's activities. Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman Chabad of Anthem President: Sherry Siegel Inclusive synagogue encouraging participation/ 42302 N. Vision Way, Suite 109 Phoenix, AZ 85086 Chabad of Phoenix engagement from all ages; draw inspiration from 623-551-8348, Fax: 602-749-1131 2110 E. Lincoln Drive a range of Jewish tradition in prayer, music and firstname.lastname@example.com Phoenix, AZ 85016 practice; Shabbat, High Holiday services, innnovative www.jewishanthem.com 602-944-2753, Fax: 602-916-0999 education program. Rabbi Yossi Friedman firstname.lastname@example.com Serving Anthem, Tramonto, Desert Hills, New River and Black Canyon City. www.chabadaz.com Warm, friendly congregation open to all regardless of North Valley Jewish affiliation. Shabbat and daily services, youth activities, holiday programs and monthly beginner service. Community Association Chabad of Arizona Anthem 623-322-0957 Congregation Merkaz 2110 E. Lincoln Drive email@example.com Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-944-2753 firstname.lastname@example.com Ha-Iyr Ohr Hatorah 7901 N. Central Ave. Congregation www.chabadaz.com Phoenix, AZ 85020 Director: Rabbi Zalman Levertov 602-795-0471 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 202 Regional headquarters of Chabad Centers in Arizona, firstname.lastname@example.com Phoenix, AZ 85014 Friendship Circle and Smile On Seniors. Providing www.congregationmerkaz.com 602-433-0300, ext. 104 programs, services and institutions to serve every Rabbi Barb Moskow firstname.lastname@example.com Jew regardless of affiliation. Liturgical Song Leader: Tracy Leonard Warner www.ohrhatorahphoenix.org Progressive, liberal, inclusive congregation in the President: Dr. Amir Goldenberg Chabad of Downtown heart of central Phoenix. High Holiday services, Open, warm, welcoming Orthodox shul. A spiritual 2700 N. Central Ave., Suite 890 monthly Shabbat services, social activities, social home to all Jews regardless of their level of Phoenix, AZ 85004 action, adult, family and youth education, youth knowledge or observance; a Makom Torah. 602-492-5559 activities. Phoenix Buchori Jewish firstname.lastname@example.com www.jewishdowntownphoenix.com Rabbi Levi Levertov Serving the downtown area with classes and one-on- Community-Shaarei one learning. Providing an open door environment Tzion Ohel Bracha for strengthening and enhancing Jewish values and 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 200 identity to all people. Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-277-5366 Temple Emanuel Rabbi Baruch Cohen Rabbi Pinchas Nisanov A full-service community network of synagogues of Tempe for the Bucharian Jewish community of Greater Phoenix. Prayer services are held in the West Valley Engaging Jewish A Reform Congregation and North Phoenix. experiences That Honors Tradition Shaarei Tzedek for you and your Mailing address: c/o Martin Miller 7608 N. 18th Ave. family in a warm and 5801 S. Rural Road Phoenix, AZ 85021 President: Martin Miller, 602-944-1133 caring community Tempe, AZ 85283 Gabai: Moshe Silberman For more information, visit templechai.com 480-838-1414 This haimish, traditional synagogue welcomes all to its services. Services: 9 a.m. Saturdays, located email@example.com • 602-971-1234 www.emanueloftempe.org in the Beth El Education Wing, 1118 W. Glendale 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix 85032 Ave., Phoenix. 16 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix religious life Temple Chai Chabad of Scottsdale Congregation 4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 10215 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Beth Hagivot Mailing Address: P.O. Box 19498 602-971-1234, Fax: 602-971-5909 480-998-1410 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com 480-650-3061 www.templechai.com www.chabadofscottsdale.org email@example.com Rabbi Mari Chernow Director: Rabbi Yossi Levertov www.bethhagivot.com Rabbi Bonnie Koppell Traditional congregation. Daily morning and evening Rabbi Earl Starr Rabbi Evon Yakar services, Shabbat children's program, Chai Five Club President: Carolyn J. Goldberg Rabbi Emeritus William C. Berk (grades 1-5). Hebrew school, adult education, bikkur Reform unaffiliated congregation with semi- Cantor Peter Halpern cholim, programming for all ages. monthly Shabbat services and High Holiday services. Executive Director: Joe Miller Meets at Fountain Hills Community Center, President: Ginny Keller Reform congregation, caring community. Kabbalat Congregation Ahavat 13001 La Montana Drive. Shabbat, Shacharit. Seniors, social action, 20s/30s community, adult education, family, youth, men's/ Shalom 13402 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 125A women's programming,Tot Shabbat, religious school, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 early childhood education. 480-991-0084, Fax: 480-991-3237 ■ See ad on page 16 email@example.com www.ahavatshalomaz.org Young Israel of Phoenix President: Lauren Wiener Committed to preserving, cultivating and sharing 745 E. Maryland Ave., Suite 120 Jewish heritage and Sephardic customs. Shabbat Phoenix, AZ 85014 services and meal every Saturday. Youth and adult 602-265-8888, Fax: 602-265-8867 classes, youth programming, sisterhood. firstname.lastname@example.com www.yiphoenix.org Rabbi Reuven Mann Fast growing, full-service Orthodox synagogue that embraces all Jews regardless of age, affiliation, commitment or background. Classes, sisterhood, social events and Shabbat morning children's Ruach Hamidbar program. Spirit of the Desert Scottsdale/ it i o n a n d C re a t i v i t y Northeast Valley A Co ol an d Joyful Blen d of Tr a d Ahavas Torah A warm and all-embracing egalitarian community celebrating Yiddishkeit Scottsdale Torah Center through joyful davening, song, chant, music, dance, story-telling and 7002 E. Ludlow Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85254 meditation. Rebbes Tish. Famous Guest Teachers. Free Jewish Art School 480-467-4593 for members. Pan-denominational. Renewal. All welcome. GLBTQ friendly. firstname.lastname@example.com www.ahavastorah.org Carlebach and Rockin' Shabbat and Holy Day Services. Classes in Kabbalah Rabbi Ariel Shoshan and Chassidus. Kabbalah Kirtan. Shekhinah Sukah. Women & Men's Groups. President: Larry Zier Healing Circle. Drumming Circle. Sacred Journeys to Israel and Holy Kevarim Daily, Shabbat and holiday services; classes and in Eastern Europe. Community Organic Garden. Easy Access to the Rabbi. education programs. Provides warm, communal life focused on growth and learning, designed to welcome Jews of all backgrounds. Rabbi Ayla Grafstein Chabad of Fountain Hills Spiritual Leader, Multi-Media Artist, Video Producer, Ritual-Maker, Spirituality Consultant, Mashgichah 16954 E. Kingstree Blvd. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-776-4763, Fax: 480-814-1016 Cantorial Soloist: Pinna Joseph email@example.com Pianist: Mark Broder www.jewishfountainhills.com Drummer: Daniel Hirtz Rabbi Mendy Lipskier Branch of worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement. An outreach organization providing religious Ruach.Org 602-420-1700 services, adult and youth education, regardless of background or affiliation. Community Directory 2011 17 religious life Congregation Beth Israel Congregation Or Chadash Ruach Hamidbar- 10460 N. 56th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 of the Northeast Valley Spirit of the Desert 480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-7150 9096 E. Bahia Meets at Jess Schwartz Jewish Community Day www.cbiaz.org Scottsdale, AZ 85260 School Rabbi Stephen I. Kahn 480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602 12753 N. Scottsdale Road Rabbi Rony Keller email@example.com Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Cantor Jaime Shpall www.congregationorchadash.org 602-420-1700 Executive Director: Terry Taubman Rabbi Micah Caplan firstname.lastname@example.com President: Steven Bandler Cantor Ruth Berman Harris www.ruach.org Founded in 1920. Affiliated with Union for Reform President: Steve Goldstein Rabbi Ayla Grafstein Judaism. Preschool, religious school, youth program, Conservative, multigenerational, participatory, A warm and caring community, welcoming adult education, social action, library, museum, egalitarian community affiliated with USCJ. everyone including Jews by choice, GLBTQ and all cemetery and Camp Charles Pearlstein. Programming for all ages: traditional and creative spiritual seekers. Honoring Kabbalistic, Chasidic Shabbat services, holidays, religious school, adult and Jewish Renewal traditions. ■ See ad on this page education and b'nai mitzvah training. ■ See ad on page 17 Congregation Beth Desert Foothills Jewish Temple Beth Emeth Tefillah Community Association of Scottsdale 10636 N. 71st Way, Suites 1 & 2 P.O. Box 25068 7330 E. Earll Drive, Suite L Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Scottsdale, AZ 85252 480-600-5065, Fax: 480-607-9992 480-585-4437 Mailing address: P.O. Box 2831 firstname.lastname@example.com www.dfjca.org Scottsdale, AZ 85252 www.bethtefillahaz.org President: Dick Kessler 480-941-4112 Rabbi Pinchas Allouche Shabbat services third Friday of each month,7:30 p.m. Cantor Howard Tabaknek President: Bob Casselman at Terravita Desert Pavillion, High Holiday services President: Ira Goldenberg The primary objective is to be a "House of Prayer" and social events. Conservative congregation founded 1983. Members and a spiritual lighthouse to every Jewish person, are primarily adults without school-age children. regardless of background or level of observance. Har Zion Congregation Services: Saturdays all year. No building fund, no school fees, reasonable dues. Congregation Kehillat 6140 E. Thunderbird Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Emek haMidbar 480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411 email@example.com Temple Kol Ami Mailing address: 15030 N. 64th St. www.harzion.org Scottsdale, AZ 85254 6501 E. Greenway Parkway Rabbi Mark J. Bisman 480-951-9660, Fax: 480-951-5231 Suite 135-259 Hazzan: Bernard Savitz firstname.lastname@example.com Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Executive Director: Ann Pshaenich www.templekolami.org 602-482-0802 or 602-492-3635 (EMEK) President: Dr. Eric Schlesinger Rabbi B. Charles Herring email@example.com Affiliated with USCJ. Founded 1960. Preschool, two- Cantorial Soloist: Raina Sinclair www.emek-az.org day religious school, Kadima/USY, adult education, President: Phil Adelman Rabbi Alan Abrams chavurot, Sisterhood, Men's Club, cemetery, Friday A friendly Reform congregation of 250 families Nondenominational open-door modern observant and Saturday services, daily minyan. where services and classes are warm and engaging. congregation. Friday evening Shabbat Club; Wednesday evening Torah study and classes for Religious school, K-8 and Early Childhood Center. all ages. Or Adam Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Temple Solel 6805 E. McDonald Drive Mailing address: Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 7904 E. Chaparral Road, Suite A110-278 480-991-7414, Fax: 480-951-0829 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 firstname.lastname@example.com Services & activities: www.templesolel.org Phoenix Country Day School Rabbi John Linder Congregation Beth Israel 3901 E. Stanford Drive Rabbi Emeritus Maynard W. Bell Founded in 1920 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Cantorial Soloist: Todd Herzog Religious School - Preschool - Summer Camp - BITY 480-663-7788 Executive Director: David Lamden Adult Education - Museum - Library - Mikveh email@example.com President: David Boninger Cemetery www.oradam.org Reform congregation founded 1966. Adult b'nai President: Phil Lagas mitzvah, adult education, men's and women's Rabbi Stephen I. Kahn Cantor Jaime Shpall Administrator: Miki Safadi groups, chavurot, choir, outreach, social action, Rabbi Rony Keller Steven Bandler - President Non-traditional Jewish celebration of family, heritage Renaissance Club, accredited religious school, family and culture with an emphasis on finding strength education and preschool. 10460 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 and inspiration. Shabbat and holiday services, adult 480-951-0323 www.cbiaz.org and youth education, family programs. 18 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix religious life The New Shul Temple Gan Elohim PRESCOTT 7825 E. Paradise Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85260 P.O. Box 12097 Glendale, AZ 85318-2097 Temple B'rith Shalom 480-515-2272 623-210-7435 2077 Brohner Way email@example.com www.templeganelohim.org Prescott, AZ 86301 www.thenewshul.org President: Carol Berger (928) 708-0018 Rabbi Michael Wasserman A welcoming, progressive Reform Jewish Community email@example.com Rabbi Elana Kanter in the West Valley. Shabbat, holiday services and www.brithshalom-az.org An independent synagogue with a deep sense celebrations. Religious programs for all life stages. Rabbi: William L. Berkowitz of community and a commitment to traditional- Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. Call for egalitarian worship, Jewish learning and community service times and other information. BEYOND THE service. SEDONA West Valley VALLEY Jewish Community of Sedona and the Beth Emeth Congregation FLAGSTAFF Verde Valley of the West Valley 100 Meadowlark Drive 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Sun City West, AZ 85375 Chabad Jewish Mailing address: P.O. Box 10242 Community Center Sedona, AZ 86339 623-584-7210, Fax: 623-975-2976 (928) 204-1286, Fax: (928) 204-2616 email@example.com www.bethemethaz.org of Flagstaff www.jcsvv.org Rabbi Alicia Magal Rabbi David Rosenberg 1254 W. University Ave. President: Diane Schoen President: Ben Corchine Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Phoenix contact: Dee Epstein, 602-943-0459 A Conservative egalitarian multi-generational (928) 255-5756 Shabbat and High Holiday services. Break-the-fast, congregation affiliated with United Synagogue email@example.com Hanukkah party, Purim carnival and community of Conservative Judaism. Founded in 1964. Adult www.jewishflagstaff.com Passover seder. Cultural and social activities year- education, Sisterhood, Men's Club. Rabbi Dovie Shapiro round. Chabad of the West Valley Temple Heichal Baoranim YUMA Mailing address: 7942 W. Bell Road, C5 #101 Glendale, AZ 85308 P.O. Box 31058, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Congregation (928) 527-8747, Fax: (928) 526-3941 602-375-2422 firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com Beth Hamidbar and www.ichabad.org www.heichalbaoranim.org Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Yuma Jewish Rabbi Sholom Lew President: Lanny Morrison Jewish community center for the West Valley. Community Council Open to the community regardless of background, Religious School: Rachel Sturm Mailing address: P.O. Box 5634 commitment or affiliation. No membership Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. Shabbat Yuma, AZ 85366 required. and holiday services, religious school for pre-K Meets at 781 S. Second Ave., Yuma through b'nai mitzvah and holiday observances. Information: (928) 210-8368 Temple Beth Shalom KINGMAN and Jewish Community Center Congregation Or Midbar MARRIAGE of the Northwest Valley 12202 N. 101st Ave. (928) 565-3441 Sun City, AZ 85351 OFFICIANT www.kingmanreformjudaism.org 623-977-3240, Fax: 623-977-3214 President: Carla Carranza firstname.lastname@example.com Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. www.templebethshalomaz.org Rabbi Shelly W. Moss D.D., Ph.D. Rabbi Emeritus Arthur J. Abrams L.D., D.D. LAKE HAVASU CITY Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Cantorial Soloist: Baruch Koritan President: David Gluck Temple Beth Sholom 623-975-4272, Cell: 623-640-5913 firstname.lastname@example.com URJ affiliation. Services Fridays, Shabbat minyan. Sisterhood, brotherhood, social, cultural events. of Lake Havasu City Private instruction: Principles and basics of Judaism and holiday observances. Special guidance for 116 N. Acoma Blvd. Torah study, "Coffee and Me" with rabbi. Education Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 interfaith couples including personalized wedding programs, gift shop. (928) 680-0017 ceremony. Other lifecycle events and celebrations. www.tbshavasu.com ■ See ad on page 20 firstname.lastname@example.com Services: Fourth Friday of every month. Holiday services and religious school. Community Directory 2011 19 religious life OUTREACH/ CHAPLAINCY Federal Correctional Camp, Federal INTERFAITH Arizona Department of Correctional Institute Other synagogues also have outreach/interfaith Public Safety (DPS) Rabbi Mendy Deitsch 480-855-4333 programs. Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz, chaplain email@example.com 602-223-2000 Ruach Hamidbar - City of Phoenix Kivel Jewish Community Spirit of the Desert Police Department Chaplaincy Council 602-420-1700 3020 N. 36th St. Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz, chaplain Phoenix, AZ 85018 firstname.lastname@example.com Desert Horizon Precinct 602-443-8024, Fax: 602-957-9493 www.ruach.org 602-495-5006 www.kivelcare.org Welcomes interfaith singles, couples and families into the community. Provides education and Community/Kivel Chaplain: Rabbi Martin S. Scharf counseling. City of Scottsdale Rabbinic support to hospitalized Jewish patients and the unaffiliated Jewish community throughout Police Department Greater Phoenix. Provides full-time pastoral and Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz, chaplain rabbinic services at Kivel Campus of Care. 480-312-5000 RABBINIC BOARDS Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix c/o Kehillah of Arizona 602-369-7667 email@example.com www.boardofrabbisphoenix.org President: Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman Vice President: Rabbi Darren Kleinberg Life Cycle Rituals & Celebrations Provides religious leadership to the Greater Phoenix Private Judaic Instruction Jewish community. Interfaith Couple Guidance Commitment Ceremonies Orthodox Rabbinical Rabbi Irwin Wiener Council of Greater p:623-975-4272 • c:623-640-5913 • e:email@example.com Phoenix c/o Beth Joseph Congregation 515 E. Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 I n t er es t Fr ee L oa ns 602-277-8858 G'M ILU T CH A S A DI M Acts of Loving Kindness President: Rabbi David Rebibo Provides services to individuals and families in keeping with halachic discipline, including rabbinical courts, mediation services, Chevra Kadisha, bereavement counseling and community events. We Provide Interest Free Loans to Members of the Jewish Community. (602) 230-7983 • www.jewishfreeloan.org We are an affiliate agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix 20 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix community Agencies Jewish community Jewish Federation Foundation of greater of greater Phoenix Bureau of Jewish Phoenix 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 480-634-4900, Fax: 480-634-4588 education Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-699-1717, Fax: 480-699-1807 email@example.com 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206 www.jewishphoenix.org Scottsdale, AZ 85254 email@example.com Board Chair: Steve Gubin 480-634-8050, Fax: 480-634-8051 www.jcfphoenix.org President and CEO: Adam D. Schwartz, ext. 1101 firstname.lastname@example.com President: Stuart C. Turgel Central agency invested in community planning, Director: Aaron Scholar Chair: Naomi W. Goodell fundraising and outreach, whose mission is to Family Educator Coordinator: Linda Feldman Regional center for long-term Jewish philanthropy. ensure and enrich Jewish identity and enhance PEP, PJ Library, Melton Director: Elaine Hirsch Manages permanent endowments, Donor Advised Jewish life locally and worldwide. Program Director: Myra Shindler Funds, B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program and competitive grantmaking program to support ■ See ad on back cover Jewish Marriage University, Jewish Baby University, PJ Library, Melton Parent Education Program, Train- Jewish causes. ing Wheels and Wheeling On, Mother's Circle (for ■ See ad on page 22 Campaign for Jewish Needs interfaith non-Jewish mothers), Baby and Me/Tod- email@example.com dler Shabbats, Just for Dads Nights. Staff: Danny Nathanson, ext. 1105 Jewish community Campaign Chair: Julee Landau ina Levine Jewish Foundation of greater Donors contribute to humanitarian programs locally, Prescott, inc. in Israel and around the world and can also customize community campus P.O. Box 2684 their philanthropic support. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 120 Community Outreach and Programs Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Prescott, AZ 86302 (928) 717-0016, Fax: (928) 771-0980 email@example.com 480-634-4944, Fax: 480-634-4586 Staff: Debra Kleinberg, ext. 1104 Facility/Security Director: Steve Kennedy firstname.lastname@example.com www.jcfgp.org Ensures quality community programming and Houses six agencies including the Jewish Federation outreach through collaborative efforts with other of Greater Phoenix, Valley of the Sun Jewish President: David S. Hess, (928) 771-0978 Chairman, Grants Committee: Saul Fein Jewish agencies and organizations as well as the Community Center, Bureau of Jewish Education, encouragement of and coordination of volunteer- Council for Jews With Special Needs, Jewish Develops, sustains and ensures the welfare, cultural heritage and continuity of a strong and vibrant ism. Tuition Organization and Jewish Community Foundation. Jewish community through the creation and Community Think Tank growth of endowment funds. email@example.com Jewish community Jewish Family & Staff: Adam Schwartz, ext. 1101 Chair: Bob Silver center/Barness Family children's service (JFcs) Prompts short-, medium- and long-range strategic planning as recommended by special interest 908 N. Alma School Road Chandler, AZ 85224 4747 N. Seventh St., Suite 100 community councils charged with determining 480-897-0588, Fax: 480-517-0124 Phoenix, AZ 85014 and providing solutions to unmet/underfunded email@example.com 602-279-7655, Fax: 602-253-7065 community services. email@example.com www.evjcc.org www.jfcsaz.org Women's Philanthropy President: Ben Benedict firstname.lastname@example.com Day care, preschool, camps, youth programs, senior President and CEO: Michael R. Zent, Ph.D. President: Stacey Arkules programs, adult classes and lectures. Constituent Board Chairman: Richard Gottlieb Campaign Chairwoman: Anita Gutkin agency, Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. Behavioral health, social services for adults and Staff: Debra Kleinberg, ext. 1104 children: licensed Jewish therapists, emergency Provides Jewish pathways for women to connect financial assistance, senior services, Orthodox Jewish community Aleinu Network, hospital chaplaincy, Holocaust to the community through outreach, education, leadership development and women's philan- center/Valley of the sun survivor services, referrals. thropy. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 Offices in Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa See also: The Israel Center, JewishNewish, Teen Israel Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Customer Service & Referral Center: 602-279-0084 Experience Grants and Young Jewish Phoenix 480-483-7121, Fax: 480-483-8441 Victims of Domestic Violence: 602-452-4640 email@example.com Spanish: 602-534-3087 www.vosjcc.org Homebased Services & Creating Peaceful Executive Director: Steve Rosenberg Families: 602-257-9314 Programs and services for all ages and groups. Geriatric Services: 602-452-4627 Health, fitness and wellness; Israel and community. Affiliations: Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix See also: JFCS programs in Community and and Valley of the Sun United Way. Seniors. ■ See ad on page 1 ■ See ad on page 23 Community Directory 2011 21 community Jewish Free Loan and ignorance, and providing service to the Hadassah shalom chapter 3443 N. Central Ave., Suite 707 community. Phoenix, AZ 85012 Western Region 602-230-7983, Fax: 602-230-0180 Co-Presidents: Joy Dolan, 480-895-3859 888-274-8418, 818-380-0730 www.jewishfreeloan.org Edith Evans, 480-883-1044 firstname.lastname@example.com President: Ronald Blau Area: Sun Lakes www.bnaibrith.org Executive Director: Tina Sheinbein Meetings: monthly, afternoons Interest-free loans to Jewish residents of Arizona. Ages: 55+ Confidentiality assured. Co-signers are required. Brandeis national Affiliated agency, Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. Member IAHFL. committee Hadassah-tikvah West ■ See ad on page 20 Formerly Brandeis University National Women's Committee Valley chapter President: Judy Neigoff, 623-544-0525 Phoenix Chapter Area: West Valley ProgrAms & P.O. Box 13775 Meetings: second Monday of every month, 10 a.m. Scottsdale, AZ 85267 orgAnizAtions 480-699-7003 www.brandeis.edu/bnc Hadassah Valley of the sun chapter email@example.com President: Gladys Simon B'nai B'rith Provides study groups, community service, events 480-998-1880 and faculty speakers. Supports libraries, scientific email@example.com Organization committed to the security and research and scholarships at Brandeis University. www.valleyofthesun.hadassah.org continuity of the Jewish people and the State President: Judy Silberman of Israel, combating anti-Semitism, bigotr y Changing the world and people's lives, in Israel, the United States and around the world, through medicine, teaching, advocacy, education, land reclamation and youth programs. Jewish social connection Contact: Billie Gross, 623-584-1977 Meetings: Fourth Sunday afternoon of each month, Sun City West Community Center, 14465 W. R. H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Monthly social events. Social/cultural club for Jewish people. Members are single and married, including interfaith couples from Sun City, Sun City West and neighboring communities. Jewish technical Assistance center Jewish Community Foundation 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-699-1717, Fax: 480-699-1807 firstname.lastname@example.com www.jcfphoenix.org President: Stuart C. Turgel Director: Bonnie Wright Capacity-building programs to strengthen local Jewish organizations, agencies and synagogues through specialized training, mentoring, coaching and continuing professional education for staff and lay leaders. 22 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix community Jewish War Veterans Kivel campus Hatikvah Chapter Sandy Jared, 602-224-0997 National Executive Committee: Melvin Brody, 480-473-9076 of care Auxiliary Members are in their 40s and 50s. Department of Southwest 602-956-5487 Kinneret Chapter Commander: Bernard Kaplan, 602-765-3520 President: Debbie Waitkus Program Chairwoman: Ruth Becker, 602-246-8399 Open to all veterans of Jewish faith with honorable Dedicated to enhancing the lives of Kivel residents Meetings: third Monday of each month, Chris Ridge discharge from the Armed Services. Open to through service and fundraising. Village, 6246 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix nonveterans interested in supporting veterans and Rina Chapter Jewish causes. nA'AmAt UsA President: Barbara Lewis, 602-493-7287 Post 128, Red Mountain 16161 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101 email@example.com Commander: Harold Riffer, 480-985-7519 Encino, CA 91436 Meetings: Sundays, unless otherwise announced Ladies Auxiliary President: (818) 981-1298; Fax: (818) 981-6163 Anasazi Clubhouse-Paradise Village, Temple Chai Sue Singer: 480-899-4206 firstname.lastname@example.com Meetings: Monthly, fourth Sunday, American Legion Hall, 2240 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler www.naamat.org Area Coordinator: Marilyn Bristol national council Western Area Director/Community Outreach Facilitator: Aviva Levine of Jewish Women Post 194, Valley of the Sun Arizona Section President: Commander: Nelson Magedman, 623-556-1217 Supports educational and social service installations Carol Consalvo, 480-860-8887 Ladies Auxiliary President: in Israel, which provide schooling at all age levels, www.ncjwaz.org Anneliese Lewin, 602-840-8548 day care, day-night homes, legal and psychological Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW takes a progressive Meetings: September-June, first Sunday of each month, counseling and shelters for abused women and stance on issues for women, children and families by VA Hospital, 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix their families. safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. Post 210, Ed Grodsky Commander: David Woodland, 480-922-0165 Post 619, Sun Lakes Copper State Commander: Art Sharf, 480-664-2992 P.O. Box 13113, Chandler, AZ 85249-3113 Meetings: Monthly, third Sunday Jewish Women's circle, scottsdale Chabad of Scottsdale 10215 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-998-1410 firstname.lastname@example.com We hope for a future where families are strong, Director: Dina Levertov where our elders are cared for and where Meets monthly for discussions, holiday preparations, crafts, lectures, Torah study, cooking demonstrations children are safe. and classes. Bikkur cholim projects. Jewish Community Services Jewish Women Jewish counseling services treating a range of life's challenges international Emergency assistance funds Holiday programs for those touched by financial, physical or Founded in 1897. Strives to break the cycle of violence through education, advocacy and action. emotional hardships Supports residential treatment centers in the United In-home counseling and care for Jewish Seniors States and Jerusalem. Mental health education and outreach to the Orthodox Greater Phoenix Chapter community Contact: Harriet Robbins, 602-944-3455 Meetings: Monthly, second Wednesday Spiritual Care and support to hospitalized patients and families Avodah Chapter Center for Senior Enrichment providing education, kosher Southeast Valley lunches and exercise in an intellectually stimulating and social President: Rosalind Capon, 480-396-9764 environment Meetings: Monthly, second Wednesday Century Chapter Contact: Fran Frazin, 602-943-2464 Sharron Evnin, 623-580-9371 Century Chapter meets quarterly for lunch for stimulating speakers and to support JWI. 602.452.4627 www.jfcsaz.org Community Directory 2011 23 community ort America PUBLic AFFAirs national Jewish Cutting-edge training and strategic educational initiatives that empower 270,000 people annually Democratic council, in 56 countries to become productive citizens and lead their families and communities forward. American israel Arizona chapter Cactus Chapter Public Affairs committee email@example.com www.njdc.org Ellen Tuckman, 602-953-9307 Meetings: Monthly. Call for date, time and location. (AiPAc) President: Jerry Gettinger, 480-510-1320 602-277-3318, Fax: 602-953-6618 Vice President/Membership: Ken Lakind All areas welcome. firstname.lastname@example.com 623-572-9120 Desert Chapter www.aipac.org Emphasizes separation of church and state, 480-451-5355 The only American organization registered to lobby women's reproductive rights, and support of Israel. firstname.lastname@example.com Congress in support of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Monthly meetings. President: Joyce Dimond, 480-563-1797 Political workshops, community briefings, events Contact: Sharon Sak, 480-948-9242 Monthly meetings and board meetings. with members of Congress, grass-roots lobbying sessions. republican Jewish coalition, Arizona Phoenix Holocaust American Jewish chapter survivors' Association committee firstname.lastname@example.com www.rjchq.org P.O. Box 30213 602-955-3600, Fax: 602-955-3601 Phoenix, AZ 85046-0213 email@example.com Chairperson: Amy H. Laff 602-788-7003 www.ajc.org Educating the Jewish community about Republican email@example.com Board President: Stephen M. Bressler ideas and policy positions, and expressing concerns President: Joan Sitver Human relations organization, 103 years of service. of the Jewish community to Republican officials. Dedicated to the remembrance of the Shoah Advocacy work, international research and pro- Monthly events, including Pizza & Politics. through education. Survivors speak throughout the grams safeguard Israel, advance Jewish security state (primarily in schools). Annual Yom Hashoah reFerrAL/sUPPort and promote democracy and pluralism. commemoration. Devoted to survivors' needs. Anti-Defamation League sun city grand 602-274-0991, Fax: 602-230-1768 shalom club firstname.lastname@example.com www.adl.org chrysalis Meets at Sun City West Community Center 1010 E. McDowell Road, Suite 301 Regional Director: Bill Straus Phoenix, AZ 85006 19726 N. Remington Drive, Sun City Grand Regional Board Chair: Miriam Weisman President: Janice Rothschild 602-955-9059, Fax: 602-955-0165 Director of Development: Barbara Lewkowitz firstname.lastname@example.com Membership: Lila Hauptman, 623-478-2915 Founded in 1913, the Anti-Defamation League Meets second Monday of each month. Open to www.noabuse.org is the world's leading organization in the fight President/CEO: Patricia Klahr members of Sun City Grand. A social and cultural against anti-Semitism, bigotry and discrimination group of shared backgrounds. Director of Outpatient Services: Carl Mangold of all kinds. Services to Jewish families experiencing domestic violence. Individual counseling by appointment. West Valley Jewish Jewish Labor committee Community outreach and prevention programs. Women's circle Arizona Chapter 2401 N. Central Ave. Shelter services with kosher meals. All services confidential. Chabad of the West Valley 7942 W. Bell Road, C5 #101 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Glendale, AZ 85308 (800) 523-4422 email@example.com council for Jews 602-375-2422 Director: Chana Lew Chairman: Paul Rubin With special needs Project of Chabad of the West Valley, to create an Founded in 1934 to serve as a bridge between the 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 opportunity for Jewish women to meet, socialize Jewish community and the labor movement. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 and learn. 480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365 TTY: 480-629-8271 Joint Action committee firstname.lastname@example.com for Political Affairs (JAc) www.cjsn.org Executive Director: Becca Hornstein (847) 433-5999, Fax: (847) 433-6194 Board President: Gail Obstfeld email@example.com Programs and services for children and young www.jacpac.org adults who have disabilities, to enable them to Executive Director: Marcia Balonick participate in activities in the Jewish community. Bipartisan network dedicated to electing a Congress Adult residential program. committed to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and a social agenda including reproductive freedom, ■ See ad on page 29 separation of religion and state. 24 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix community Jewish counseling Dana cheryl Beitscher chevra services charitable Foundation Hillel Jewish Student Center Arizona State University Jewish Family & Children's Service 745 E. Maryland Ave., Suite 112 1012 S. Mill Ave. Jewish Counseling Services: 602-751-9044 Phoenix, AZ 85014 Tempe, AZ 85281 Information and referrals: 602-279-0084 602-279-2808, Fax: 602-277-5978 480-967-7563, Fax: 480-966-5402 Support to families suffering from violence; Chairman: Irwin Pasternack email@example.com substance abuse counseling, outpatient mental Funding, resources and leadership for developing Programs for graduate students and young single health services, foster youth transition programs. positive Jewish choices in family and personal lives, adults in the community, ages 22-30. with a strong emphasis on strengthening the ability of Jewish singles to meet and marry. Jsupport Arizona Jewish sisterhood c/o AZRC 2525 W. Greenway Road, Suite 114 Phoenix, AZ 85023 Happenings of Arizona 602-748-4000 Rozz Mandel, 480-391-0800 firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com Catering to Jewish singles 65-plus. Social activities www.facebook.com/jewishsisterhood www.jsupportaz.com and friendship. About 80 members. Two or more Contact: Lauren Fogel, Founder An independent nonprofit created to help those functions each month. For Jewish women in their 20s and 30s in the Greater individuals within the community who have been Phoenix area. affected by the downturn in the economy. Jewish Association of temple chai: Deutsch singles services (J.A.s.s.) L'chaim firstname.lastname@example.com 7119 E. Shea Blvd., PMB 109-355 www.azjews.com Family shalom center Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-515-1935 Event Coordinator: Jason Beckmann 4645 E. Marilyn Road A social club for young Jewish adults in their 20s and Phoenix, AZ 85032 firstname.lastname@example.com 30s working with other groups to organize events 602-971-1234, Fax: 602-971-5909 Contacts: Barbara Allyn, Mitch Lover bringing Jewish people together. email@example.com Activities and events for Jewish singles ages 45-70s. Monthly newsletter. Resource for information about www.templechai.com Director: Sharona Silverman Jewish groups and organizations. shabbatLuck Resource center providing educational programs, firstname.lastname@example.com support groups and spiritual development while utilizing Jewish wisdom, tradition and compassion. tribe www.shabbatluck.com Contact: Cory Shapiro "For Heebs Who Want to Hang" Offers a Shabbat potluck experience to singles and Support groups include JACS, CHAI Circle and firstname.lastname@example.com others. couples in the Greater Phoenix area ages 21-39. www.tribearizona.com myspace.com/tribeaz06 Facebook: Tribe Arizona Yad B'Yad social group singLes Jewish group for 21-30s, for singles, married couples and individuals in relationships who are looking to Council For Jews With Special Needs 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 make new friends. Community service projects. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 For information on congregation-affiliated singles 480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365 programs, see "Valley Congregations" listings. Valley Jewish singles TTY: 480-629-8271 email@example.com Big Beautiful Jewish email@example.com www.cjsn.org Events for Jewish singles 40-plus. Activities at Executive Director: Becca Hornstein Women & Handsome different locations throughout the Valley. Dances, mingling, dinners, movie nights, mixers, brunches, Board President: Gail Obstfeld Jewish men Shabbat services and more. No membership fees. Social club for adults with mild to moderate disabilities. Twice monthly gatherings focus on 4719 N. 14th St. Jewish education and recreational activities. Phoenix, AZ 85014 YoUng ADULts 602-403-3949 email@example.com Young Jewish Phoenix www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix bigbeautifuljewishwomen 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 Contact: Susan Lerner Plus-size single Jewish men and women looking Arizona Adventurers Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-634-4900, ext.1134, Fax: 480-634-4588 Fax: 480-747-9679 for their beshert. Coordinator: Samantha Jaeger firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com www.arizonaadventurers.org www.jewishphoenix.org President: Lionel Hummel Engages young adults (22-40) with opportunities An all-volunteer Jewish outdoor club. Member- to build and maintain Jewish connections with one planned activities include hiking, team sports, another and the organized Jewish community. small-group outings and larger social gatherings. Weekly e-mail lists upcoming events. Community Directory 2011 25 israel AGENCIES & American Technion Jewish National Fund Society 1645 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 110 ORGANIZATIONS (800) 683-4287 Consultant: Harold Morgan Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-277-4800, Fax: 602-277-4343 Tree Hotline: (800) 542-8733 www.ats.org www.jnf.org Alliance4Israel Israel's leading science/technology university, President: Bruce Goldberg home to Israel's first Nobel Prize winners in science. email@example.com Regional Director: Ted J. Kort Pioneers in computer science, water-resource Co-directors: Steve Rosenbaum: 480-216-4280 Deals with quality of life issues in Israel, including management, materials engineering, aerospace Carol Talmon: 602-265-2251 the water crisis and Blueprint Negev, a massive and medicine. Dedicated to promoting educational, cultural, social undertaking that involves building new communities and spiritual events. Working to achieve a better for 250,000 people in the Negev Desert. understanding and appreciation of Israel and its Consulate General people. of Israel Tzedakah Fund Inc. 6380 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700 P.O. Box 9806 Phoenix, AZ 85068 American Friends of Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 852-5500, Fax: (323) 852-5555 Co-presidents: Magen David Adom firstname.lastname@example.com www.israeliconsulatela.org Elaine Hammerschlag, 602-955-7955 Sue Rutkin, 602-840-7374 (ARMDI) Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles: Nonprofit Arizona corporation organized in 1984 for direct, grass-roots giving to people and small Arizona Friends of ARMDI Jacob Dayan 10645 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite C200-335 Consul for Culture, Media and Public Diplomacy: organizations who minister to the needs of the Phoenix, AZ 85028 Shahar Azani disadvantaged in Israel. No overhead. 602-787-2930 Provides educational, political and cultural www.afmda.org information about Israel through speakers and email@example.com Coordinators: Jay Bycer, Barb Zemel written and audiovisual materials. TRAvEl U.S. tax-exempt organization. Supporting Magen David Adom, the State of Israel's sole provider Israel Bonds — of emergency medical services. Humanitarian Development El Al Israel Airlines organization serving in times of war, terrorist attack, District Sales Office: 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 363 crisis and disaster. Corporation for Israel Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Registered Representative: Bob Leve (323) 852-1252 ■ See ad on inside back page 4500 S. Lakeshore Drive, Suite 355 Reservations: (800) 223-6700 Tempe, AZ 85282 Airline providing nonsmoking flights to Israel from 480-948-7315, (800) 229-4324, Fax: 480-948-7413 Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Miami. Informtivt)ive a email@example.com www.israelbonds.com Israel Government a• e (in•form Israel Bonds are investment-grade securities. Proceeds from the sale of Israel Bonds build and Tourist Office adj strengthen every aspect of Israel's economy and 6380 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1718 enlightening infrastructure. Member FINRA, SIPC. Los Angeles, CA 90048 educational, (323) 658-7463 or (888) 77-ISRAEL (477235) The Israel Center Fax: (323) 658-6543 email@example.com Just $48 gets you a year's Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100L www.goisrael.com worth of news and Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Information about tourism to Israel. PR and promotion. Provides maps, brochures and films commentary written 480-634-4900, ext. 1109, Fax: 480-634-4588 concerning travel to Israel. Shlicha/Emissary: Sharron Topper-Amitai with you in mind. email@example.com www.jewishphoenix.org Subscribe now. Project of the federation in partnership with the Call 602-870-9470 or BFJCC, BJE and VOSJCC. Serves as the central visit jewishaz.com community resource for Israel-related activities. 26 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix kids & teens Chaverim Tovim Camp Ramah in California Camps (Good Friends) 17525 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201 Summer Enrichment Program Encino, CA 91316 Many of the camps listed here use high school Temple Emanuel of Tempe (310) 476-8571, Fax: (310) 472-3810 and college students as counselors and assistants. 5801 S. Rural Road (888) CAMP-RAMAH Contact camps directly for information. Local Tempe, AZ 85283 email@example.com synagogues may also have day camps. 480-838-1414, Fax: 480-838-2192 www.ramah.org firstname.lastname@example.com Executive Director: Rabbi Daniel Greyber Day Camps Director: Leslie Scheck Ages 12 months-6 years. Arts and crafts, singing, Camp Director: Zachary Lasker Chairwoman of the Board: Ilana Meskin Jewish cooking, kabbalat Shabbat, tefillah (prayer), Campers (grades 3-10) experience nature, learn Barness Family JCC challah baking and Hebrew vocabulary. from teachers/specialists and expand their own Day Camp creativity while exploring what it means to be Jewish 908 N. Alma School Road Curtain Call in today's world. Chandler, AZ 85224 480-897-0588, Fax: 480-517-0124 Theatre Camp JWest Campership Arizona Jewish Theatre Company firstname.lastname@example.com www.evjcc.org Temple Chai: 4645 E. Marilyn Road program Phoenix, AZ 85032 of the Foundation for Jewish Camp Director: Ronna Levy 602-264-0402 1550 High St., Suite 4 Ages 27 months-10th grade. Activities include email@example.com Denver, CO 80218 swimming, sports, music, field trips, cooking, rock www.azjewishtheatre.org (888) 888-4819 show, arts and crafts, Israeli culture, mitzvot projects, Ages 7-13. Two four-week sessions culminating in a email@example.com overnights and more. musical production. Teen intern program. www.onehappycamper.org JWest Program Director: Wendy Aronson Camp Gan Israel Valley of the sun First-time campers entering grades 6-8 may qualify Chabad of Arizona for $1,500 to attend Camp Charles Pearlstein, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive Phoenix, AZ 85016 Jewish Community Center Ramah or one of 21 other nonprofit Jewish summer camps. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 602-944-2753 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 www.cgiofphoenix.com 480-483-7121 Director: Rivka Friedman Ages 2-14. Activities include sports, swimming, arts Kochavim Summer Camp Ages: Six weeks-pre-K YOUTH pROGRams and crafts, lessons in Jewish culture, Hebrew songs, Director: Joanie Charnow, ext. 1705 field trips, challah baking and Shabbatons. Financial email@example.com The following are programs for children in elementary assistance available. Shemesh Day Camp through high school. Grades K-11 Camp Gan Israel Director: Claire Bernstein, ext. 1275 firstname.lastname@example.com B'nai Tzedek Youth Day Camp Swim lessons, arts and crafts, music, karate. Ruach- philanthropy program Chabad of the East Valley on-the-go, CIT and service-learning programs for Jewish Community Foundation 3875 W. Ray Road, Suite 6 older campers. Youth programs, after school, sports 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 Chandler, AZ 85226 leagues, Teen Connection, fitness and training. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-855-4333 480-699-1717, Fax: 480-699-1807 firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com www.chabadcenter.com Camp Director: Rabbi Mendy Deitsch Resident Camps www.jcfphoenix.org Director: Andrea Cohen Ages 4-12. Five weeks packed with Jewish ideas and Chair: Gail Baer values. Games, sports, music, gymnastics, arts and crafts, field trips, overnights, challah baking, lessons Camp Charles pearlstein Grades 7-12. The largest teen giving program in Arizona. Service, philanthropy and community Camp location: Prescott, AZ in Jewish culture. Winter location: Congregation Beth Israel involvement. 10460 N. 56th St. Camp Nageela Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-7150 10460 N. 56th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 firstname.lastname@example.com 602-741-5122 www.campcharlespearlstein.com (718) 395-7901 Camp Director: Jodi Woodnick, LCSW email@example.com Arizona's only Jewish resident camp. Second-12th Director: Shira Goldman grade. Varied activities for everyone. Leadership- Camps for all ages in a Jewish setting. Separate development programs for high-school students. camps for boys and girls. Camps are located in Owned and operated by Congregation Beth Israel. Phoenix and Scottsdale. Call for free DVD. Community Directory 2011 27 kids & teens Jewish Committee TEEN pROGRams Camp swift Youth on scouting Foundation Chairman, Central and Northern Arizona (formerly Mitzvah Corps) David Zinder, 602-358-7826 email@example.com BBYO 7950 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 106 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (B'nai B'rith Youth Organization) Chairman, Tucson and Southern Arizona Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center 602-885-0799 David Weintraub, (520) 290-5033 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com Scottsdale, AZ 85254 www.campswift.org Member, National Jewish Committee on Scouting 480-634-4900, ext. 1127, Fax: 480-634-4587 Executive Director: Whitney Jacobson Lee F. Shedroff, 623-376-8737 firstname.lastname@example.com President: Bob Bessen email@example.com Phoenix Program Director: Steven Baker Helps Jewish teens fulfill Torah mitzvah of caring for www.jewishscouting.org Youth leaders create and lead programs with the poor and the stranger by reaching out to inner- Promotes and recognizes scouting's Jewish Religious professional staff and volunteer adult advisers. city children. Founded 30 years ago. Awards Program. Promotes scouting among Jewish Judaism, education, social action, community service, youth, helps Jewish institutions provide scouting opportunities and service projects. athletic, recreation, summer travel experiences. Teen Connection: Grades 7-8. Keshet social Group Council For Jews With Special Needs AZA (Aleph Zadik Aleph): Boys, grades 9-12. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 Temple Kol ami BBG (B'nai B'rith Girls): Girls, grades 9-12. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 15030 N. 64th St. 480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-951-9660, Fax: 480-951-5231 Bureau of Jewish TTY: 480-629-8271 firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com Education www.cjsn.org www.templekolami.org 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206 Executive Director: Becca Hornstein Jr. & Senior Youth Director: Emily Malin Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Board President: Gail Obstfeld Junior youth groups for grades 4-8. Senior youth 480-634-8050, Fax 480-634-8051 Social club for teens and adults with moderate to group (KATY) for grades 9-12. firstname.lastname@example.com severe disabilities. Twice monthly gatherings focus Director: Aaron Scholar on Jewish education and recreational activities. Youth philanthropy Hebrew High Principal: Myra Shindler Board AM High School in Israel: Elaine Hirsch Family Education: Linda Feldman NFTY Phoenix High School of Jewish Studies, Alexander North American Federation of Temple Youth Jewish Community Foundation NFTY Southwest is the high school-age youth 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 Muss High School in Israel Program, Hebrew High Care-a-Van, Hebrew School limuds, Bikkur Cholim organization of the Reform movement. Activities Scottsdale, AZ 85254 include weekend retreats, socials, social action, teen 480-699-1717, Fax: 480-699-1807 hospital volunteers, clubs and retreats. issues, Jewish identity and heritage, and creative email@example.com services. www.jcfphoenix.org Director: Andrea Cohen Beth Israel Temple Youth (BITY) Chair: Gail Baer Director of Youth: Rabbi Rony Keller Grades 9-12. Leadership, philanthropy and 480-951-0323 community service for outstanding high school Youth Adviser: Jodi Woodnick students. firstname.lastname@example.com Gan Elohim Temple Youth (GETY) Youth Adviser: Colleen Feely 623-210-7435 Kol Ami Temple Youth (KATY) Just $48 gets you a year's worth 480-951-9660 Youth Adviser: Emily Malin of news and commentary Esseial)tial email@example.com n written with you in mind. en•t Subscribe now. (es•s Call 602-870-9470 or adj visit jewishaz.com le, indispensab necessary 28 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix kids & teens Temple Chai Temple Youth (TCTY) 602-971-1234 Taglit-Birthright Israel® REFERRaL/sUppORT Rohr Chabad House — Jewish Student Center Director of Junior High and at Arizona State University High School Programs: Erin Purvin 971 S. Ash Ave. email@example.com Tempe, AZ 85281 Council For Jews Temple Emanuel Temple Youth (TETY) 480-838-1414 480-766-9002 firstname.lastname@example.com With special Needs www.jewishasu.com 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 Youth Adviser: Andy Gottschalk www.mayanotisrael.com Scottsdale, AZ 85254 email@example.com Executive Director: Rabbi Shmuel Tiechtel 480-629-5343, Fax: 480-629-5365 Temple Solel Temple Youth (TSTY) TTY: 480-629-8271 Associate Director: Chana Tiechtel 480-991-7414 email@example.com Free 10-day trips to Israel for young Jewish adults Director of Youth: Tricia Ginis www.cjsn.org ages 18-26. firstname.lastname@example.com Executive Director: Becca Hornstein Board President: Gail Obstfeld UsY Teen Israel Experience Provides assistance to children and teens who United Synagogue Youth Grants/'Gift of Israel' have disabling conditions to facilitate inclusion in regular Jewish preschools, congregational schools savings program USY is part of the United Synagogue of Conservative and day schools. Judaism. Activities open to all Jewish teenagers. An informal educational program consisting of social, Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix religious and educational activities. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Friendship Circle Chabad of Arizona Beth El Congregation, 602-944-3359 480-634-4900, ext. 1119, Fax: 480-634-4588 2110 E. Lincoln Drive Youth Director: Janette Silverman, ext. 123 email@example.com Phoenix, AZ 85016 email@example.com www.jewishphoenix.org 602-861-1600 Grossman Teen Israel Experience grants are available firstname.lastname@example.com Har Zion Congregation, 480-991-0720 for summer programs. Semester and yearlong study Youth Director: Marla Medwin www.fcaz.org programs. Director: Rabbi Mendy Levertov Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Matches children with special needs and teen 480-897-3636 volunteers, with the goal of creating lasting firstname.lastname@example.com friendships through a wide range of innovative programs and Jewish activities. IsRaEL pROGRams Taglit-Birthright Israel® Hillel Jewish Student Center at Arizona State University 1012 S. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-967-7563, Fax: 480-966-5402 firstname.lastname@example.com www.hillelasu.org Program Director: Erin Searle Hillel and Birthright Israel offer free 10-day trips to Israel for Jewish college students ages 18-26 who have not been to Israel on an organized peer trip. Taglit-Birthright Israel® Jewish National Fund 1645 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-277-4800 www.jnf.org JNF/Shorashim is a free 10-day adventure for Jewish students and young adults. Participants see major sites and learn about environmental issues facing Israel today. Community Directory 2011 29 candlelighting times Shabbat and holidays begin at sunset. Blacked-out dates are yomim tovim (holidays). For additional information see Pages 12-14. 2010 2011 September January Candlelighting Shabbat Parsha Candlelighting Shabbat Parsha ends 9 10 11 ends Sept. 3 6:34 p.m. 7:28 p.m. Nitzavim- 18 Jan. 7 5:18 p.m. 6:17 p.m. Bo Vayelech 23 24 25 Jan. 14 5:24 6:23 Beshalach Rosh Hashana 26 27 28 29 30 Tu B'Shevat Sept. 8 6:27 Jan. 20 Sept. 9 after 7:21 Jan. 21 5:31 6:29 Yitro Sept. 10 6:24 7:18 Ha'azinu Jan. 28 5:37 6:35 Mishpatim Yom Kippur Sept. 17 6:15 Sept. 18 7:08 holiday ends February Sukkot Feb. 4 5:44 6:41 Terumah Sept. 22 6:08 Feb. 11 5:51 6:47 Tetzaveh Sept. 23 after 7:01 Feb. 18 5:57 6:53 Ki Tasa Sept. 24 6:05 6:59 Feb. 25 6:03 6:59 Vayakhel Shemini Atzeret Sept. 29 5:58 March Simchat Torah March 4 6:09 7:05 Pekudei Sept. 30 after 6:52 March 11 6:15 7:10 Vayikra March 18 6:20 7:16 Tzav Purim March 20 October March 25 6:25 7:21 Shemini Oct. 1 5:56 6:49 Bereshit 1 Oct. 8 5:46 6:40 Noach Oct. 15 5:37 6:31 Lech-Lecha April Oct. 22 5:29 6:23 Vayeira April 1 6:30 7:26 Tazria Oct. 29 5:22 6:17 Chaye April 8 6:35 7:32 Metzora Sarah April 15 6:41 7:38 Achrei-Mot 19 20 21 22 23 Passover 24 25 26 April 18 6:43 November April 19 after 7:40 Nov. 5 5:15 6:11 Toldot April 20 7:41 Chol HaMoed Nov. 12 5:10 6:06 Vayetze April 22 6:46 7:43 Nov. 19 5:06 6:03 Vayishlach April 24 6:47 Nov. 26 5:03 6:01 Vayeshev April 25 after 7:45 April 26 7:46 holiday ends April 29 6:51 7:49 Kedoshim December Hanukkah-first candle Dec. 1 5 6 7 8 2 9 3 4 May May 6 6:56 7:56 Emor Dec. 3 5:02 6:00 Miketz May 13 7:02 8:02 Behar Dec. 10 5:03 6:01 Vayigash May 20 7:07 8:07 Bechukotai Dec. 17 5:05 6:03 Vayechi May 27 7:11 8:13 Bamidbar Dec. 24 5:08 6:07 Shemot Dec. 31 5:12 6:11 Vaera June June 3 7:16 8:17 Nasso Shavuot 8 9 June 7 7:18 June 8 after 8:20 June 9 8:20 holiday ends June 10 7:19 8:21 Beha'alotcha June 17 7:22 8:24 Sh'lach 30 June 24 7:24 8:26 Korach candlelighting times 2011 July September Candlelighting Shabbat Parsha Candlelighting Shabbat Parsha ends ends July 1 7:24 p.m. 8:26 p.m. Chukat Sept. 2 6:35 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Shoftim July 8 7:23 8:24 Balak Sept. 9 6:26 7:20 Ki Tetze July 15 7:21 8:21 Pinchas Sept. 16 6:16 7:10 Ki Tavo 29 30 July 22 7:18 8:17 Matot Sept. 23 6:07 7:00 Nitzavim- July 29 7:13 8:11 Masei Vayelech Rosh Hashana Sept. 28 6:00 August Sept. 29 after 7:21 Aug. 5 7:07 8:05 Devarim Sept. 30 5:57 Tisha B'Av Aug. 9 Aug. 12 7:00 7:57 Va'etchanan Aug. 19 6:53 7:48 Ekev Aug. 26 6:44 7:39 Re'eh Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning Pluralistic, Non-denominational, Egalitarian—with Respect for all An Agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Coordinating & Complementing Valley Jewish Education Programs Aaron Scholar, Director Robert Kravetz, M.D., President Myra Shindler, Program Director & Hebrew High Principal Elaine Hirsch, Resource Center, Melton Director, AMHSI, PJ Library Linda Feldman, Family Education Coordinator YOUTH PROGRAMS TEACHER/ADULT PROGRAMS Hebrew High School/Hebrew For Credit Jewish Women's University Alexander Muss High School in Israel Passages Lecture Series B Sabbath Dinners & Forums Pieces of Our Past-Intergenerational Programs Passover Food Drive/Mitzvah Program Resource Center/Lending Library Jewish Studies Institute-Evening Classes Teacher Certification B City-Wide Pre-School & Religious School Programs Outreach to Interfaith Couples & Outlying Areas J College Counseling for Jewish Teens Speakers to Schools & Organizations Israel Program Center Lunch & Learn Classes Single-Parent Family Programs School Directors'/Preschool Directors' Forum J Mother's and Grandparent's Circle Teachers´ Conferences and Workshops E Eighth Grade Retreats March of the Living Poland/Israel Trip PJ Library Teachers´ Registry, Job Referral & Certification Family Education, Parenting & Shabbat Programs Melton Adult Mini School & Continuing Education E Teen Summer Care-A-Van Statewide Public/Private School Teachers´ & Holocaust Panim el Panim/Washington Trip Conferences Training Wheels & Wheeling On Programs Jewish Marriage Univ. for Engaged & Serious Couples Bikur Cholim Visitation Jewish Baby University for Expectant Parents Camp Scholarship Program Sun City Classes Women's Symposium BFJCC Classes Offering a variety of learning & socializing opportunities for Jews of all ages at the Bureau of Jewish Education 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 206 • Scottsdale, AZ 85254 • 480-634-8050 • email@example.com 31 education Adult center for lifelong Jewish learning Melton Director: Elaine Hirsch Jewish learning center 10213 N. Scottsdale Road educAtion Library/Resource Center Coordinator: Elaine Hirsch Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Family Education Coordinator: Linda Feldman 480-443-5362 Complete, wide-reaching adult-education programs, email@example.com In addition to the following educational resources, lending library, resource center, speakers' bureau, Director: Rabbi Yossi Bryski many local organizations and synagogues offer programs for adults, professionals, teens, children, A full array of programs from the aleph-bet to the study groups and adult classes. See listings under educators, interfaith families and information on Israel complexities of the Kaballah, and everything in "Valley Congregations" and "Community." programs, camps and scholarship opportunities. between. Open to all, regardless of affiliation or ■ See ad on page 31 background. Arizona Jewish center for Biblical Kehillah of Arizona Historical Society Hebrew Mailing Address: 122 E. Culver St. 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Suites 102-308 Phoenix, AZ 85013 Phoenix, AZ 85028 Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-48-BIBLE (602-482-4253) Program address: 602-241-7870 email@example.com 18010 N. Tatum Blvd. email@example.com www.c-bh.com Phoenix, AZ 85032 www.azjhs.org Director: Uri Harel 602-369-7667 Executive Director: Lawrence D. Bell, Ph.D. Modern conversational Hebrew, biblical Hebrew, email@example.com President: Louise Leverant private tutoring, leadership-coaching, lectures, www.kehillahofarizona.org Preserves the rich heritage of Arizona's Jewish classes, seminars, radio-TV programming on Bible, Adult-education program includes mini-courses, communities and educates the public on the Jewish Hebrew, Torah and Jewish history. Open to all. Torah study, Hebrew, adult b'nai mitzvah, spiritual contribution to Arizona and American life. Sponsors regular educational programs. practice, Rebbe's Tisch, member-suggested topics, in congregation or chadash a warm, welcoming, supportive environment. Arizona State university of the northeast Valley Jewish Studies Program 9096 E. Bahia Drive KidMa — the Southwest 480-727-6906, Fax: 480-727-2023 www.jewishstudies.asu.edu Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602 community 602-330-2335 Director: Hava Tirosh-Samuelson email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com Enhancing knowledge of all facets of Jewish life www.congregationorchadash.org Rabbi Darren Kleinberg through undergraduate and graduate courses, Education Vice President: Howard Fern KiDMa — The Southwest Community is a pluralistic, research conferences, scholar-in-residence programs Adult programs including Scholar-in-Residence, communitywide organization that creates op- and free public lectures. classes, special holiday celebrations, unique portunities for serious, meaningful and interactive Shabbat formats. Jewish learning. Brandeis national committee e.M.e.t.t. lev chadash 480-998-9135 4774 S. Arizona Road 480-699-7003 email@example.com Prescott, AZ 86303 President: Gladys Simon Authorized E.M.E.T.T. Leader: Candice Welner (928) 777-8172 Study from Brandeis University syllabi. Study groups Emotional Maturity Established Through Torah firstname.lastname@example.com include contemporary issues, book groups and the (E.M.E.T.T.) is a technique of self-improvement, stress Rabbi Nina Perlmutter arts. Study groups meet year-round. University reduction and personal growth, using a mutual Offering Jewish services and programs at the affiliation not required. assistance process based on Torah principles and Grand Canyon and in other natural environments. values. Meetings, support groups. Bureau of Jewish Tom Brodersen teaches Kabbalah and Jewish meditation. education Greater Phoenix 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206 israel Kollel Phoenix community Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-634-8050, Fax: 480-634-8051 Institute for New and Advanced Jewish Educational Programs Kollel email@example.com 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite104 515 E. Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85014 Director: Aaron Scholar Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-433-0300, Fax: 602-285-3033 Program Director: Myra Shindler 602-277-8858 firstname.lastname@example.com Jewish Studies Institute, Hebrew High, Lunch and Rabbi David Rebibo www.aztorah.com Learn classes, Hebrew Learn-In, East and West Val- A Jewish think tank of rabbis and educators who Rabbi Zvi Holland ley studies, Florence Melton Adult Mini-School divide their day between studying Torah and Provides Torah education and outreach to the Jewish and advanced Melton classes, conference on the teaching in the community. community. Programs include communitywide Holocaust and more. events, adult education classes, one-on-one study and Camp Nageela day camps. 32 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix education Ruach Hamidbar - Valley of the Sun Jewish Jcc early childhood Spirit of the desert community center center A Jewish Renewal Community 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Meets at Jess Schwartz Jewish Community Scottsdale, AZ 85254 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 122 Day School 480-483-7121, ext. 1205, Fax: 480-483-8441 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 12753 N. Scottsdale Road firstname.lastname@example.com 480-659-7769, Fax: 480-659-7768 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Adult Services Director: Suzanne Swift firstname.lastname@example.com 602-420-1700 Offers a variety of active adult programs and daily Director: Joanie Charnow firstname.lastname@example.com activities. Jewish Book & Cultural Arts Fair, trips, Six weeks-pre-K. NAEYC-accredited. Allows children www.ruach.org classes, lectures, games, social groups, special to experience their own stage of development and Education for adults and families. Celebrates Shabbat events. success. Jewish values, customs and celebrations. and holy days with prayer, chanting, live music, dance, Parenting classes, af ter-school enrichment storytelling and meditation. programs. Scottsdale torah institute PReScHoolS Jewish community The Center for Spiritual Growth center/Barness Family Aleph Bet Preschool P.O. Box 26184 Phoenix, AZ 85068-6184 908 N. Alma School Road 602-904-0417 Chabad of Arizona Chandler, AZ 85224 email@example.com 2110 E. Lincoln Drive 480-897-0588, Fax: 480-517-0124 www.sticenter.org Phoenix, AZ 85016 email@example.com Scholar-in-Residence: Michael Shapiro 602-944-2580 www.evjcc.org Independent adult study group for anyone wanting firstname.lastname@example.com JCC Preschool Director: Ronna Levy to deepen their awareness of the spiritual dimension www.alephbetaz.com Six weeks-pre-K. A nurturing Jewish environment. of life. Drop-in classes every Monday night. Scheduled Directors: Rabbi Moshe and Sashie Levertov Small class size; experienced, caring staff. NAEYC- and special events throughout the year. 18 months-5 years. Experienced Jewish staff creates accredited early childhood center. After-school a learning environment for Jewish preschoolers. Inte- enrichment classes, extended hours. grated Judaic and secular curriculum, extended early- temple Gan elohim and after-care program, state-of-the-art facilities. Kirshner-Schoenholtz P.O. Box 12097 Glendale, AZ 85318-2097 623-210-7435 Beth el center for early early childhood center of www.templeganelohim.org childhood education Har Zion congregation Adult Education Contact: Jim Bander 6140 E. Thunderbird Road 1118 W. Glendale Ave. Adult education explores issues ranging from Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phoenix, AZ 85021 sacred to secular. Classes held monthly on Sunday 480-948-KIDS (5437), Fax: 480-443-3411 602-944-2464, Fax: 602-944-4584 afternoons. firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com www.harzion.org Director: Sari Romberg the new Shul Infant-pre-K. Professional teaching staff. Follows Preschool Director: Nanci Siegel-Manson Six weeks-pre-K. Jewish values and traditions 7825 E. Paradise Lane guidelines of NAEYC. Developmentally appropriate are incorporated throughout the day. Hebrew Scottsdale, AZ 85260 curriculum. Hebrew, music, movement and more. and Judaica are integrated into the day-to-day 480-515-2272, Fax: 480-922-7118 State-of-the-art infant room and large classroom. curriculum. Afternoon enrichment, early-morning email@example.com and after-care available. www.thenewshul.org Adult Jewish learning in a spirit of intellectual and congregation Beth israel ■ See ad on page 34 spiritual openness, with reverence for classical chanen Preschool texts. 10460 N. 56th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Sholom Preschool Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley the Women's Jewish 480-951-3398 Director: Kim Subrin 3400 N. Dobson Road learning center Six weeks-pre-K. Developmentally appropriate Chandler, AZ 85224 480-897-3636, Fax: 480-897-3633 7825 E. Paradise Lane curriculum with a strong academic base. Science, email@example.com Scottsdale, AZ 85260 physical education and Jewish music specialists. www.sholompreschool.org 602-402-4173 Weekly Shabbat services. Lunch program. Full-time Director: Michele Millman www.womensjewishlearningcenter.org and part-time programs. Loving and developmentally-based integrated cur- Director: Rabbi Elana Kanter riculum for all learning styles promoting indepen- Experience dynamic Jewish learning in community, dence, confidence, social skills and love of learning. for women of all ages and backgrounds. Classes, No religious affiliation required. 12 months-pre-K. retreats, lectures and programs. Community Directory 2011 33 education Syndi Scheck Yad B'Yad temple Kol Ami Pardes Jewish Preschool of temple early childhood center day School emanuel 15030 N. 64th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 3916 E. Paradise Lane Phoenix, AZ 85032-3232 5801 S. Rural Road 480-951-5825, Fax: 480-951-5231 480-991-9141, Fax: 480-991-9405 Tempe, AZ 85283 email@example.com www.pardesschool.org 480-838-1414, ext. 20, Fax: 480-838-2192 www.templekolami.org Head of School: Jill Kessler, M.A., M. Ed. firstname.lastname@example.com Director: Debbie Glassman Co-Presidents: Ted Anderson, Allan Rosen-Ducat www.emanueloftempe.org Eight weeks-pre-K. Developmentally age-appropriate K-8. Academic excellence with integrated Jewish Director: Leslie Scheck curriculum integrates Judaic and secular learning education, athletics, enrichment. Low student-teacher Experienced teachers nurture intellectual, physical, approach in a nurturing environment. ratio.Student-focused learning.Accredited.Constituent emotional and spiritual growth. Hands-on agency, Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. learning activities. Jewish values and traditions are incorporated throughout the day. Toddler and ■ See ad on page 36 extended day programs. dAY ScHoolS Phoenix Hebrew the Solel Preschool Academy 6805 E. McDonald Drive east Valley Jewish 515 E. Bethany Home Road Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-991-4545, Fax: 480-991-1059 day School Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-277-7479 firstname.lastname@example.com 908 N. Alma School Road Dean: Rabbi David Rebibo www.solelpreschool.org Chandler, AZ 85224 Principal: Rabbi Isaac Entin Preschool Director: Tricia Ginis 480-897-0588 President: Irwin Sheinbein Infant care through pre-K. Provides structured email@example.com K-8. Hebrew, general studies. Anchored learning environment following goals of early- www.evjds.org in Jewish tradition and conversant with contemporary childhood education, child development and Executive Director: Emily Zappa culture and society. Constituent agency, Jewish Reform Judaism. Low teacher-child ratios, afternoon K-6. Provides a firm foundation in academic and Federation of Greater Phoenix. enrichment classes. Judaic studies through a challenging and integrated curriculum exceeding state standards. ■ See ad on page 35 Shalom Montessori temple chai Jess Schwartz Jewish 13452 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 childhood center community day School 480-636-1071, Fax: 480-282-8510 12701 N. Scottsdale Road email@example.com 4645 E. Marilyn Road www.shalommontessori.org Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phoenix, AZ 85032 The only Jewish Montessori school in Arizona. 480-991-4333, Fax: 480-991-4115 602-923-3619, Fax: 602-971-5909 Enrolling students from 18 months through eighth www.jessschwartz.org email@example.com grade. Head of School: Dr. Janice Johnson www.templechai.com Chairman, Board of Trustees: Mitch Ginsberg Director: Debbie Popiel White Six weeks-4 years. Specifically designed programs for K-12 college preparatory school on the grounds of Ina Levine Campus. Offering advanced placement Shearim torah High each age group. Dramatic play, storytelling, cooking, music, Shabbat with clergy, Jewish culture, indoor courses, small class size, Hebrew language, study School for Girls program in Israel, art, music, technology, athletics, 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 105 and outdoor fun. clubs, activities. Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-324-3406 email@example.com www.shearimhighschool.com Dean: Rabbi Raphael Landesman Grow Up Kirshner-Schoenholtz Board Presidents: Gaby Friedman and Robin Lucas A dual-curriculum-based high school for girls em- Early Childhood Center of Har Zion with Us! phasizing Torah observance, leadership develop- ment and college readiness. Affiliated with Torah Infant Care through Pre-Kindergarten Umesorah. Nanci Siegel Manson, Director Covered Playground • Enrichment Programs Extended Care • Summer Camp • Tot Shabbat tiferes Yisrael 10419 N. 56th St. Har Zion Religious School Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Temporary phone: (404) 617-0025 Kindergarten through 8th Grade firstname.lastname@example.com Har Zion Congregation Classes Held Sundays & Wednesdays www.tiferesyisrael.org Early Childhood Director: Robin Meyerowitz (480) 991-0720 www.harzion.org Harvey L. Kaye, M.Ed., Director of Education Child-centered multisensory, dedicated to providing 6140 E. Thunderbird Road Parent-Child Workshops • Class-Led Services a Jewish education, literacy and excellence in limudei Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Youth Retreat Weekend • Special Programs kodesh and general studies. Fosters care for children, parent-partnership, safety and professionalism. 34 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix education Yeshiva High School chabad Hebrew School congregation Beth israel Chabad of the East Valley Mark L. Haberkorn Religious School of Arizona 3875 W. Ray Road, Suite 6 10460 N. 56th St. 727 E. Glendale Ave. Chandler, AZ 85226 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phoenix, AZ 85020 480-855-4333 480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-4174 602-377-9453 www.chabadcenter.com Religious School Principal: Stacy Rosenthal firstname.lastname@example.com Ages 5-13. Children learn Hebrew, Torah, Jewish history, K-10. Family education programs, grade-level www.azyeshiva.com holidays, values and ethics, current events. Warm, shabbatot, fourth-sixth grade retreat, innova-tive Head of school: Rabbi Gavriel Goetz professional teachers, hands-on method of teaching. one- or two-day Hebrew options, Judaica art Dual curriculum is designed to develop students' program. potential, providing proficiency in both Torah chabad of north Phoenix studies and general knowledge through a general studies program. Hebrew School congregation Merkaz 20930 N. Tatum Blvd., Suites 110-180 Ha-iyr Phoenix, AZ 85050 7901 N. Central Ave. ReliGiouS 480-563-4898 www.phoenixjewish.com Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-795-0471 ScHoolS Offering a unique approach to Judaic studies. The firstname.lastname@example.com program is designed for elementary-school-age www.congregationmerkaz.com children who are otherwise not receiving a formal Rabbi Barb Moskow Jewish education. Liturgical Song Leader: Tracy Leonard Warner Beth el congregation K-7. Sunday morning experiential learning through music, art, drama, text study and community mitzvah 1118 W. Glendale Ave. projects. Wednesday afternoon small group Hebrew Phoenix, AZ 85021 studies. Long-distance learning option available. 602-944-3359, ext. 123, Fax: 602-944-3565 Education & Youth Director: Janette Silverman email@example.com . Award-winning religious school, youth group activities for grades 1-12. Now featuring special needs staff and programming and fully equipped computer lab. solelpreschool org Beth emeth congregation of the West Valley 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. Sun City West, AZ 85375 623-584-7210, Fax: 623-975-2976 firstname.lastname@example.com www.bethemethaz.org Rabbi David Rosenberg President: Ben Corchine A Conservative egalitarian, multi-generational congregation. Adult education, b'nai mitzvah preparation for Jewish children ages 9-12. chabad of Anthem Hebrew School 42302 N. Vision Way, Suite 109 Phoenix, AZ 85086 623-551-8348, Fax: 602-749-1131 email@example.com www.jewishanthem.com Director: Rivky Friedman K-8. Every Sunday. For all students regardless of observance or affiliation. Infant care - Pre-Kindergarten Lighting the way to Big Dreams. 6805 E MCDonald Dr. 480-991-4545 Community Directory 2011 35 education congregation or chadash the Hebrew School or Adam School for of the northeast Valley Chabad of the West Valley 7942 W. Bell Road, Suite C5 #101 Humanistic Judaism 9096 E. Bahia Drive c/o Phoenix Country Day School Glendale, AZ 85308 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 3901 E. Stanford Drive 602-375-2422 480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Director: Chana Lew firstname.lastname@example.com 480-663-7788 Innovative school that provides a serious yet www.congregationorchadash.org email@example.com enjoyable environment for children to receive a Education Vice President: Howard Fern www.oradam.org broad education in a stimulating and challenging Religious school (K-7) levels Aleph-Gimmel meet Principal: Gina Perlman venue. Open to all. Sundays, levels Dalet-Zayin and b'nai mitzvah prep Small classes for pre-K through teens run August- meet Sundays and Wednesdays. Family Shabbat May. Secular curriculum that focuses on Jewish services, b'nai mitzvah training. Kehillah of Arizona history, culture and values. A Humanistic b'nai Mailing address: mitzvah program is offered. Har Zion congregation 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 102-308 6140 E. Thunderbird Road Phoenix, AZ 85028 Program address: Scottsdale Hebrew School Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Chabad of Scottsdale 18010 N. Tatum Blvd. 480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411 10215 N. Scottsdale Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 email@example.com Scottsdale, AZ 85253 602-369-7667 www.harzion.org 480-998-1410 email@example.com Director: Harvey L. Kaye firstname.lastname@example.com www.kehillahofarizona.org K-8. Framework for Excellence award-winning school. Director: Dina Levertov Youth education program features unique family- B'nai mitzvah preparation. Junior congregation and Ages 5-13. Children learn Hebrew reading friendly schedule with formal and nonformal class-led Shabbat services for all grades. Holiday and experiences for grades K-8, b'nai mitzvah track, incorporating the unique Aleph Champ program. family learning experiences throughout the year. B'nai mitzvah discovery course. Sunday mornings, madrichim for high schoolers and whole-family Pardes 6th Page - Jewish News Color (4.75x4.75) (p).pdf 1 7/20/10 12:52 PM Wednesday afternoons optional. ■ See ad on page 34 learning. Sun lakes Jewish Studies institute Growing 4958 E. Karsten Drive Chandler, AZ 85249 Minds. 480-330-4575, Fax: 480-634-8940 firstname.lastname@example.com Director of Education: Andrew Polesky Offering unaffiliated families the service of b'nai mitzvah preparation, confirmation and ongoing Building Jewish education for all ages. temple Beth Shalom Character. C and Jewish Community Center of the Northwest Valley M 12202 N. 101st Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351 Y 623-977-3240, Fax: 623-977-3214 CM email@example.com www.templebethshalomaz.org MY K-8 | Limited Class Sizes School Director: Elissa Rose 4.5 Acre Campus Judaic studies for grades kindergarten to b'nai CY Rigorous Curriculum mitzvah. Hebrew classes fourth grade and up. Science, Technology, Languages Monthly preschool program. West Valley's only CMY confirmation program. K visit us online at pardesschool.org 36 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix education temple Beth Sholom temple Solel SeculAR ScHool of the east Valley Raker Religious School 6805 E. McDonald Drive 3400 N. Dobson Road Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-897-3636, Fax: 480-897-3633 480-991-7414, Fax: 480-951-0829 Phoenix country day School email@example.com email@example.com www.templesolel.org www.templebethsholomaz.org 3901 E. Stanford Drive Director of Education: Tricia Ginis Religious School Director: Stacy Ybarra Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Ganeinu (toddlers), Parparim (pre-K), Kindergarten Pre-K-12th grades engage in experiential learning 602-955-8200, Fax: 602-955-1286 consecration, family education programs, youth of Israel; Israel; Hebrew; prayer; Jewish traditions, www.pcds.org retreat, Madrichim/TA leadership programs, 10th ethics and history. Small class size enables curriculum Interim Head of School: Dr. W. Lee Pierson grade confirmation and family retreat. adjustment for individual needs. Director of Admissions: Kelsey Neal Pre-K-12th grade, strong college-preparatory curric- temple chai the new Shul ulum. Faculty-student ratio 1:9. Coeducational,100- 7825 E. Paradise Lane percent college-bound, nonprofit. Emphasis on rigor- 4645 E. Marilyn Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260 ous academics and service to greater community. Phoenix, AZ 85032 480-515-2272, Fax: 480-922-7118 602-971-4832, Fax: 602-971-5909 ■ See ad on this page email@example.com email@example.com www.thenewshul.org www.templechai.com Participatory learning for children, K-6, in a family- Religious School Director: Rabbi Evon Yakar centered atmosphere on Shabbat mornings. Pre-K-12th grade, confirmation, special-needs and student/parent classes. Teaching assistant program, community high school, retreats. N.A.T.E.-accredited religious school. Second-fifth grade family school. temple emanuel of tempe 5801 S. Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85283 480-838-1414 email@example.com www.emanueloftempe.org Education Director: Susan Schanerman Pre-K-12, b'nai mitzvah, confirmation, special needs, family education. temple Gan elohim P.O. Box 12097 Glendale, AZ 85318-2097 623-210-7435 www.templeganelohim.org Torah Tots: Preschool age (2-5) Facilitator: Caryn Grad Religious School Director: Andrew Schwebel K-8. Children and their parents begin learning about Jewish customs, celebrations and more. Programs in history, culture, tradition, Torah, mitzvot, Hebrew, b'nai mitzvah preparation, adult education. "The environment is everything that isn't me." ~ ALBERT EINSTEIN EBRATIN EL G C Phoenix Country Day School 50 years of excellence Community Directory 2011 37 education Mathnasium — The Math Program Director: Erin Searle Provides social, religious, educational and cultural Rohr Chabad House — Learning Center programs for Jewish students at ASU and area schools. Holiday, and Shabbat services, trips, conference oppor- Jewish Student Center 602-795-6668 Arizona State University firstname.lastname@example.com tunities, Birthright Israel, internships available. 971 S. Ash Ave. Math help from first grade to college. Customized Tempe, AZ 85281 s c h e d u l i n g a n d l e a r n i n g p l a n s. AC T / S AT Jewish-founded fraternities 480-736-TORA (8672), Fax: 480-966-5666 preparation. at ASU: firstname.lastname@example.com www.jewishasu.com ■ See ad on this page Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Executive Director: Rabbi Shmuel Tiechtel Contact Hillel Jewish Student Center. Associate Director: Chana Tiechtel COLLEGE STUDENTS Serving Jewish students and faculty at ASU and surrounding colleges regardless of background or Community Colleges affiliation. Free Shabbat dinners, programs, Torah Jewish community college students are invited to classes and more. Campus participate in all of Hillel's programs. Contact: Erin Searle, 480-967-7563 University of Arizona Hillel Jewish Hillel, NAU Hillel Foundation Student Center Northern Arizona University Meyer Agron Student Center Arizona State University P.O. Box 5622 1245 E. Second St. 1012 S. Mill Ave. Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Tucson, AZ 85719 Tempe, AZ 85281 (928) 523-8051, Fax: (928) 523-8056 (520) 624-6561, Fax: (520) 624-7693 480-967-7563 firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com www.uahillel.org www.hillelasu.org Staff Adviser: Hedy Jacobson Executive Director: Michelle Blumenberg Executive Director: Rabbi Barton G. Lee Social, religious, educational and cultural programs Board Chairman: Steve Rodgveller for Jewish students at NAU. Partner with Chabad Creating Jewish journeys through community Jewish Center of Flagstaff. Shabbat and High Holiday service, social, cultural, political, religious and services at Temple Heichal Baoranim. education opportunities. Also home to the Oy Vey Cafe. Jewish Arizonans Jewish-founded fraternities on Campus and sororities at UA: Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority 13039 N. 70th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity 480-390-6173 Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity email@example.com Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity www.myjac.org Rabbi Jordan Brumer FINANCIAL AID Provides educational programs for students as well as birthright trips to Israel and other Jewish trips around the world, at Arizona State University and University of Arizona. Jewish Tuition Organization (Formerly Jewish Community Day School Scholarship Fund) 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100M The Math Learning Center Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-634-4926, Fax: 480-629-5147 Math is our specialty! Let us handle it. email@example.com www.jtophoenix.org • Flexible scheduling Executive Director: Linda Zell • Customized learning plans President: Judy Schaffert • Math help from 1st grade to college An Arizona private-school tax-credit student-tuition organization. Awards scholarships to students in • ACT/SAT prep Jewish day schools. $25 off ■ See ad on this page with the mention of this ad Mathnasium of Central Phoenix 12th Street & Glendale • 602-795-6668 38 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix seniors Jewish Community REFERRAL /SUPPORT Chaplaincy Council SENIOR LIVING 3020 N. 36th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 Care Corner Personal 602-956-3110 Calavar Assisted Living Services Director: Rabbi Martin Scharf 1930 S. Alma School Road, Suite B104 Offers rabbinic support to hospitalized Jewish patients, the Jewish elderly and the unaffiliated Home Mesa, AZ 85210 5119 E. Calavar Drive Jewish community. Provides full-time pastoral and Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-833-8889, Fax: 480-833-8578 rabbinic services at Kivel Campus of Care. firstname.lastname@example.com, www.carecorner.net 602-373-0907 In-home care agency serving the Valley since firstname.lastname@example.com 1996. 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Call or visit our community today ■ See ad on inside front cover Daily Moments of SuccessSM to schedule your personal visit. 15436 N 64th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Let us show you how we can help (480) 948-6950 improve your loved one's quality of life – and maybe yours as well. www.brookdaleliving.com Respect for Individual Preferences and Daily Moments of Success are Service Marks of Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Nashville, TN, USA 52400-RES01-0810 40 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Scottsdale's Finest Luxury At Sierra Pointe, you'll enjoy a first-class resort combined with the warmth and comfort of living in Rental Retirement Community your own home. 7 Luxury floor plans starting at $2,900/mo. of Call for a tour and complimentary lunch. Best nA o Ariz 10 480-767-9800 0 iness 2 us B ona Ariz agazine Managed by Sierra Pointe Management, LLC M 14500 N. 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Newly Renovated Garden Apartments At Kivel Manor Assisted Living Center, • Independent Living residents will receive personalized support • Assisted Living with bathing, dressing, medications or • Secured Memory Support other daily tasks, while enjoying full (dementia) participation in community activities • Private Suites for Skilled Nursing and social events. Licensed staff on-site 24 hours Activities for physical and mental Spacious new home-like apartments well-being Housekeeping and laundry services provided L MANOR Restaurant-style dining Three Kosher meals per day included KIVE Mention this ad for ALTCS accepted HUD subsidized Free Lunch or Dinner at our restaurant-style dining room For more information, please call Assisted Living Call for your personal tour (602) 443-8010 480-946-6571 Visit us at www.kivelcare.org 2620 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Mature Living A Special Section December 23, 2011 Deadline: Dec. 8 Reach active seniors and devoted families at their most engaged and involved — reading Jewish News. Your ad entitles you to a FREE 25-word listing. Call your account executive today, at 602-870-9470, to reserve your space. 42 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Senior Living Consultant seniors Jackie Wargo Helping Seniors find the best Elder Care Law Assisted & Independent • Life care planning Living Communities. • Medical & financial powers of attorney • Asset protection FREE Information • Guardianships & conservatorships Sierra Pointe Valley Wide • Assistance with Medicare/Medicaid/VA benefits 14500 N. 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Call for reservations (623) 876-2416 Exceptional Experiences Every Day is a Service Marks of Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Nashville, TN, USA. 51141EF-RES01-0610 Community Directory 2011 43 The Stratford, Where Great Care is seniors Combined with Great Fun to Give Us Great Residents! Experience the Quality Lifestyle The Stratford Offers with Features SOCIAL PROGRAMS that Include: In addition to the following programs, many • Apartments to suit every synagogues have seniors groups and programs. budget • Exclusive all day dining • Utilities included JFCS Center for • 24-hour trained staff • On-site Therapy Senior Enrichment • Activities for all Levels Beth El Congregation 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021 • Chauffered Transportation 602-943-2198 Provides hot kosher lunches daily, educational Plus 2 Unique Programs Now Available enrichment classes, cultural activities, emotional • The New "Passages" Program for residents with moderate memory loss Ask About Our support and social services to seniors. • Video Phone access for the residents Current Special Pebble Creek Shalom Club 3645 Club House Drive Goodyear, AZ 85338 Come and see why so many residents have chosen to call firstname.lastname@example.com President: David Wattenberg The Stratford their home. Group of young seniors in Pebble Creek Resort. Cultural and social activities. 1739 W. Myrtle Ave • Phoenix • 602-841-2500 • www.thestratford.org It's good In-home care since 1996 to be hom In-home care sinc an Assisting Hands™ company It's good to be home. Hourly • Overnight • 24 hour In-home care since 1996 • Bathing & dressing E. Valley: 480.833.8889 assistance Phx./W. 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Open for breakfast, 602-248-7827 6003 N. 16th St. (at Bethany Home) Phoenix lunch and dinner every day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Catering firstname.lastname@example.com 602-248-7827 • www.texazgrill.com and take-out platters available for all occasions. www.texazgrill.com ■ See ad on this page Neighborhood steakhouse since 1985 specializing in hand-cut, USDA Choice aged steaks. Voted "Tops for Value" by Gourmet Magazine readers poll. Imperial Market and deli ■ See ad on this page (Vaad) 737 E. Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020 Dining PACKAgE 602-285-6999 King Solomon's Pizza (Vaad) 4810 N. Seventh St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 Reach readers who eat out 602-870-8655 www.kingsolomonspizza.com an average of 6 times every week Levi Catering Café and Bakery Inc. (Vaad) 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-907-7150 Samarkand Restaurant (Vaad) 7823 N. 19th Ave. For advertising Phoenix, AZ 85021 information, call your 602-331-8991 account executive today at 602-870-9470. Community Directory 2010 49 wellness BEHAVIORAL Jewish Family & north scottsdale Children's service Pediatric Dentistry HEALTH 602-751-9044 Jewish counseling services by licensed Jewish Yanaev Cohen, D.D.S. 14269 N. 87th St., Suite 103 therapists. Outpatient mental-health services; Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Magellan of Arizona substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, medication services; 480-607-4949, Fax: 480-607-2839 parent coaching; support for domestic-violence email@example.com 4129 E. Van Buren St. victims. www.drcohendds.com Phoenix, AZ 85008 Yaneav Cohen, D.D.S. (800) 564-5465 Every child is entitled to a beautiful, healthy smile. www.magellanofaz.com Regional behavioral-health authority for Maricopa Jewish Marriage Specializing in pediatric dentistry, offering a full range of services with a focus on dental caries prevention. County and provider of publicly funded mental- Encounter Chavurah ■ See ad on page 51 health and substance-abuse services for children (Jewish Marriage Enhancement, J.M.E.) and adults. Contact: Linda Seligman, 480-893-7612 ■ See ad on this page J.M.E. Office: (818) 225-0099 Monthly meetings in Phoenix and surrounding areas. north Valley For previously encountered couples. Family Dentistry COunsELIng 3815 E. Bell Road, Suite 1400 Phoenix, AZ 85032 DEnTIsTRY 602-867-1666 Pnina Levine, D.D.S. Lisa Colangelo Fischer, Gentle dentistry for the entire family — children and adults. Featuring cosmetic services, quality care, the Ph.D. Alpha Omega latest technology and affordable fees. 7111 N. Seventh St. Phoenix, AZ 85020 Dental Fraternity ■ See ad on page 51 706 E. Bell Road, Suite 104 email@example.com Phoenix, AZ 85022 DERMATOLOgY www.drlisafischer.com 602-482-7000, Fax: 602-482-7021 Licensed psychologist serving adults dealing with Contact: Dr. Steve Hymovitch anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunctions and inter- The international fraternity for Jewish dentists personal relationship difficulties. Centrally located in Phoenix. around the world. Meetings several times per year with speakers on both dental and Judaic topics. Medical Dermatology ■ See ad on this page specialists Lindsay S. Ackerman, M.D. Margaret A. Kessler, M.D. 1331 N. Seventh St., Suite 250 Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-354-5770 email@example.com www.medicaldermatologyspecialists.com Provides exceptional, comprehensive dermatologic care with compassion and respect. All patients are evaluated by board-certified dermatologists. Magellan Health Services Of Arizona Lisa Colangelo Fischer, ■ See ad on page 52 Public Behavioral Health, Mental Health and Ph.D. Substance Abuse Services for Children and Adults Licensed Psychologist in Maricopa County. Cognitive-behavioral and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy FITnEss 800-564-5465 / TTY 800-424-9831 • Anxiety & Panic www.MagellanofAZ.com Attacks • Depression JCC Fitness & Wellness If You Are in a Crisis, Help Is Available 24/7 Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center • Sexual Dysfunctions 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 800-631-1314 OR TTY 800-327-9254 • Interpersonal Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Relationships 480-483-7121, ext. 1278, Fax: 480-483-8441 Magellan Health Services Of Arizona, Inc. email@example.com Is The Regional Behavioral Health Authority for Maricopa County. Funds for Services Are Provided through a Contact with the Arizona Director: Dae Williams 7111 N. 7th Street Department of Health Services Division of Behavioral Health Services Phoenix, AZ 85020 Free member consultation and orientation. Set and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). email@example.com • www.drlisafischer.com fitness goals with personal trainers. Rehabilitation therapy programs. 50 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix wellness It's not just hospice. gEnETIC TEsTIng HOsPICE Jewish genetic Diseases Hospice of the Valley It's Center of greater Phoenix 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 Hospice of the 602-530-6900, Fax: 602-530-6901 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201 email@example.com Scottsdale, AZ 85254 www.hov.org Valley. 480-668-3347, Fax: 480-209-1963 A not-for-profit hospice since 1977. Bringing firstname.lastname@example.com comfort and dignity as life nears its end. www.jewishgeneticsphx.org ■ See ad on this page President: Sherman Minkoff, M.D. Providing education about and affordable carrier testing for Jewish genetic diseases. Knowing carrier status, parents can be spared the tragedy of having an affected child. Providing comfort and dignity as life nears its end North Valley Family Dentistry To learn more about Gentle dentistry for the entire family; children and adults. Quality care in a comfortable our services, environment with state-of-the-art equipment. Cosmetic services offered. call 602.530.6900 Voted top dentist in Phoenix for two consecutive years. or visit hov.org Gentle FREE Exam and Bitewing X-Rays Dental For new patients only. Limited time offer. Care Pnina Levine, D.D.S. North Valley Medical Plaza • 3815 E. Bell Rd., Suite 1400 • Phoenix, AZ 85032 • Ph: 602-867-1666 yo u r n ot- f o r- p r o f i t hospice since 1977 480-607-4949 • 14269 N. 87th St., Suite 103 • Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Community Directory 2010 51 At Medical Dermatology Specialists, wellness EVERY patient is seen by a Board Certified Dermatologist because everyone deserves exceptional care. PETs Lindsay S. Ackerman, MD • Margaret A. Kessler, MD Providing compassionate and comprehensive care for East Maryland individuals with unique needs. Animal Hospital 529 E. Maryland Ave. Including: u pediatric and adult patients Phoenix, AZ 85012 u acute and chronic skin conditions 602-279-7366; Fax: 602-279-4289 email@example.com u common and rare skin disorders www.eastmarylandah.com u medical, surgical, and aesthetic services AAHA-accredited full-service veterinary hospital providing wellness, vaccinations, diagnostic/thera- 602-354-5770 peutic services, internal medicine, surgery, den- tistry, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, behavioral 1331 N. 7th Street, Suite 250 and dietary counseling and boarding. Phoenix, Arizona 85006 ■ See ad on this page email@example.com www.medicaldermatologyspecialists.com PHYsICIAns Please visit our website for details about the eco-friendly materials used in the creation of Lindsay S. Ackerman, MD (right) Heart & Vascular our office. Margaret A. Kessler, MD Center of Arizona 1331 N. 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ECHO & Peripheral VascularTesting • Treadmill & Nuclear Stress Testing • Cholesterol Screening Provides cardiac and vascular noninvasive, diag- Defibrillators & Pacemaker Insertion • Electrophysiology Studies • EECP • Transcranial Doppler Studies nostic and interventional treatments and women's cardiology. ■ See ad on this page NATHAN LAUFER, M.D. ASHISH PERSHAD, M.D. ADAM BRODSKY, M.D. ALAN GROSSMAN, M.D. Medical Director Interventional Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Noninvasive Cardiology Compassionate, Quality Care 50% Off PARMINDER SINGH, M.D. SUZANNE SOROF, M.D. ASHISH SADHU, M.D. AMIT SRIVASTAVA, M.D. First Exam for new clients Interventional Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Electrophysiology Interventional Cardiology Boarding kennels available Desert Ridge • 20940 N. Tatum Blvd. • Suite 325 • Phoenix, AZ 85050 529 E. Maryland Ave. Downtown • 1331 N. 7th St. • Suite 375 • Phoenix, AZ 85006 Phoenix West Valley • 9305 W. Thomas Rd. • Suite 270 • Phoenix, AZ 85037 602-279-7366 602.307.0070 • www.heartcenteraz.com www.EastMarylandAH.com 52 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Moving You Simply, LLC real estate Your One Stop Shop For Relocation, Organizing and Downsizing Relocating Seniors, Corporations & Families ~ Since 1990 ~ • Professional Downsizing • De-Cluttering • Packing & Unpacking • Home or office Coordinating all aspects of your Relocation from A to Z … At the end of the move-in day it will be "turn key" ready. Debbie Meyer, President Direct Line: 480-216-5387 www.movingyousimply.com realTOrS "Where We Think Out of The Box" Insured and Bonded Nationwide Services amy rosenthal RE/MAX Achievers Scottsdale, AZ 602-385-9449, Fax: 480-419-5089 BUYING? SELLING? LOCAL? LONG DISTANCE? email@example.com www.amyrosenthal.com More than 14 years' experience selling the Valley Let me be your "Kosher ConneCtion" of the Sun. First-time home buyers, second home or investment buying. Helping people find their dream homes. "I'll treat you like family, ■ See ad on this page iev ers because you are!" h Ac Amy Rosenthal Phil Tibi PllC (602) 385-9449 • (480) 419-5089 fax 14602 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 E-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com 602-692-0780 Visit me on my web site: www.AmyRosenthal.com firstname.lastname@example.com www.cambridgeproperties.com The goal is to empower clients with information so real estate decisions are made effectively. ■ See ad on this page All Real Estate Agents Are Not Alike! Toby Weinstein I will make your next 11211 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85028 real estate transaction 602-228-0265, 480-991-7692 email@example.com pleasant, productive, and profitable. Priority is providing superior services that include selling the home, helping to find a home and Toby Weinstein property management. Broker Associate Property management available ■ See ad on this page Bus (602) 953-4000 • Cell (602) 228-0265 firstname.lastname@example.com 11211 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85028 relOCaTION Moving You Simply llC 20 years experience in luxury urban living Chandler, AZ 480-216-5387 firstname.lastname@example.com • Resale • Luxury short sales • Lease/purchase www.movingyousimply.com • Leasing • Luxury pre-foreclosures options Downsizing, de-cluttering, packing/unpacking, moving, company and estate sale coordination. Ev- erything is completed in one day including hanging CAMBRIDGE pictures, making beds and setting up every room. Phil Tibi PROPERTIES ■ See ad on this page Associate broker 602-692-0780 firstname.lastname@example.com www.CambridgeProperties.com Community Directory 2011 53 legal, financial & Business Services BENJAMIN LEGAL ACCOUNTING Hymson Goldstein A Firm Devoted Exclusively to Family Law & Pantiliat, P.C. 14646 N. Kierland Blvd., Suite 255 • Divorce • Custody Mitchell R. Adler, CPA/ Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-991-9077, Fax: 480-443-8854 • Spousal Maintenance • Child Support PFS firstname.lastname@example.com www.legalcounselors.com 9449 N. 90th St., Suite 205 • Modification Scottsdale, AZ 85258 A full-service law firm assisting individuals and • Enforcement 480-661-1192 businesses in real estate, personal injury, litigation, email@example.com estate planning, business law, immigration and Whether your case requires vigorous negotiation, mediation, or assertive Certified Public Accountant, Master's in Taxation, areas for the family. representation at trial, we have the legal and Personal Financial Specialist. Areas of expertise ■ See ad on this page knowledge and courtroom experience include personal and business tax planning, prepara- to protect you and your interests tion and consulting. Because Family Comes First ■ See ad on this page Marsha Goodman, 1650 N. First Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003 • 602-266-7667 Attorney, PLLC 13236 N. Seventh St., Suite 4-238 ATTORNEYS Phoenix, AZ 85022 602-513-0300, Fax: 602-547-3383 email@example.com www.marshagoodmanattorney.com Elder Law and Life Care Planning to assure that Benjamin Legal seniors and their families are prepared for the next 1650 N. First Ave. stage of life. Phoenix, AZ 85003 ■ See ad on page 42 602-266-7667 A firm devoted exclusively to family law: divorce, custody, spousal maintenance, child support, modification and enforcement. ■ See ad on this page CAREER COUNSELING Hymson Goldstein & Crossman Law Offices Pantiliat, P.C. 3030 N. Central Ave., Suite 801 Barbara J. Samuels 480-588-8428 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Attorneys & Counselors 602-248-0380 firstname.lastname@example.com Research job opportunities, prepare resumes, We are well versed in real estate, www.azworkinjury.com academic advisement, strategize inter view business, trademark, copyright, A father-daughter legal team representing injured responses and more. Turn under-valued skill sets workers statewide. Based upon experience, ability personal injury, litigation, family law, and professionalism, both are certified by the State into marketable experience. Reasonable fees. estate planning, immigration and 14 years experience. Bar as Worker's Compensation Specialists. asset protection. ■ See ad on page 55 ■ See ad on page 55 Our full-service law firm seeks to contri- bute to the peace of mind and success of people who have been referred to us for Mitchell R. Adler, FINANCIAL legal and personal problem solving and CPA/PFS planning, by providing exceptional and friendly client service at excellent value. • Tax planning Shapiro Financial We want to be the firm best known for 9449 N. 90th St., Suite 205 restoring the image of the lawyer as the & preparation Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-767-7800 trusted family and business advisor. • Consulting Licensed to provide services for all facets of insurance. 14646 N. Kierland Blvd., Suite # 255 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-661-1192 ■ See ad on page 55 (480) 991-9077 9449 N. 90th St., Suite 205 www.legalcounselors.com Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Our Business is Your Peace of Mind.® firstname.lastname@example.com 54 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix legal, financial & Business Services INSURANCE Valley Networking Group 602-690-6500 email@example.com Crossman Weiner Insurance 11333 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 105 www.valleynetworkinggroup.com President: Steven Burnstein Vice President: Ron Blau, email@example.com Law offiCes Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Networking organization of professionals. The mem- Arizona Worker's bership of nearly 40 meets weekly in Scottsdale to 480-998-7900, Fax: 480-998-7909 develop business opportunities. Community service Compensation Law Vice President: David Weiner email@example.com for nonprofits. Guests welcome. www.weinerinsurance.com www.azworkinjury.com A 50-year-old insurance firm offering clients a choice for employee benefits needs, life insurance, long- term disability and long-term care insurance plans. Free Phone Consultations Quality customer service, choice and experience. Ph: 602-248-0380 ■ See ad on this page NETWORKING AZJBA Career Arizona Jewish Business Alliance 480-634-1336 Counselor TO GO www.azjba.com Learn how to shorten your job search! An advertising co-op for local Jewish business 51 Years of offering owners and professionals. One hundred percent Service – Choice – Experience Services available: of membership dues goes toward marketing and Vocational assessment advertising. Employee Benefits – Executive Benefits Resume writing Life, Long Term Care, Academic advisement AZJBN Health & Disability Insurance On-the-job coaching Arizona Jewish Business Network Barbara J. Samuels, M.S. email@example.com Certified Career Counselor Bernard Weiner, CLU, CLTC 11333 N. Scottsdale Rd., #105 www.azjbn.com W. David Weiner Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Join the group of like-minded Jewish professionals 480-998-7900 480-588-8428 and business owners for productive lead generation 0153323-000001-00 www.weinerinsurance.com Reasonable Fees • Service Valley Wide and networking. Weekly meetings. M.O.T.2 14300 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 112 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 www.mot2az.com Jim Rosenfield, 480-367-8733. The main purpose is to provide business leads and referrals to members, and enable business endeavors Shapiro Financial Services to grow and to become connected to other Jewish individuals in the Valley of the Sun. Services provided Joel Shapiro include: Registered Representative Life insurance 9449 N. 90th Street Suite 205 Health insurance Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Life annuities bus 480-767-7800 Fixed income fax 480-391-2008 Community Directory 2011 55 shop local ANTIQUES AUcTIoNS FLooRING Antiq ue Trove Arizona Antique centre Brooks Hardwood Floors, 2020 N. Scottsdale Road 2012 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Inc. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Serving all Arizona 480-947-6074 480-675-9500 602-257-7000 firstname.lastname@example.com www.arizonaantiquecentre.com email@example.com www.antiquetrove.com Family-owned and -operated. High-quality antiques, www.brookshardwoodfloors.com 23,000 square feet, more than 140 dealers offering fine art and jewelry bought and sold. Monthly All hardwoods, installation, refinishing with dust items from Victorian era to the '70s. Furniture, jewelry, estate auctions held on site. Expert appraisals always containment systems, hand-pulled, custom stains, coins, collectibles, more. Voted No. 1 antique mall in complimentary. stairs and reclaimed woods. Family-owned and Phoenix 2009. ■ See ad on page 57 -operated. Free estimates. ■ See ad on this page ■ See ad on this page FURNISHINGS Phoenix Lamps - Shades - Repairs - Antiques 2225 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85016 How big or how much jewelry you have is your business ... 602-955-5640, Fax: 602-955-0642 6,000 shades in stock. Bring in the lamp for a proper shade fit with custom shades and shade re-covers. How to repair, get an appraisal and re-design Lamps repaired and custom made. your jewelry is our business! ■ See ad on page 57 DIAMONDS AND BRIDAL ARE OUR SPECIALTY. FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED • 3RD GENERATION HELEN, LARRY, MARC, JAN, JORGE AND TRISH JEwELRy 6102 N. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016 Burland Jewelry center 602-277-7900 6102 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85016 www.burlandjewelry.com 602-277-7900, Fax: 602-277-4525 www.burlandjewelry.com Owners: Helen and Larry Burland Family-owned and -operated full-service jewelry store specializing in quality merchandise, custom Antique Trove designs, repairs in-house, insurance replacements and appraisals. Large diamond inventory. ■ See ad on this page • China • Glassware • Art • Jewelry • Records • Toys • Furniture • Sports • Memorabilia • Vintage Clothes • Military • Retro • Mid-Century & So Much More... 2020 N. Scottsdale Rd. Call or drop in today! Scottsdale, AZ 85257 480.947.6074 www.antiquetrove.com Mon-Sat 10am-6pm • Sun 12pm-6pm Lic# 222161 . Bonded . Insured 56 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix shop local Temple Beth Shalom JUDAIcA and Jewish Community Center of the NW Valley 12202 N. 101st Ave. The following offer a varying selection of Judaica, Sun City, AZ 85351 books, children's games, ritual items and gifts. 623-977-3240 Additional synagogues may have gift shops. firstname.lastname@example.com www.templebethshalomaz.org West Valley's most complete selection of Judaica Beth Emeth congregation gifts, mezuzahs, yahrzeit candles, menorahs, seder plates, children's items, handmade items. of the west Valley Judaica Shop & The Jewish collection consignment corner 10701 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. 480-368-0001, (888) 368-1138 Sun City West, AZ 85375 www.thejewishcollection.com 623-584-7210, Fax: 623-975-2976 Jewish gifts, jewelry, books, menorahs, seder plates, firstname.lastname@example.com mezuzahs, invitations, wedding and b'nai mitzvah www.bethemethaz.org gifts and registry and more. A Conservative egalitarian multigenerational congregation. Ritual items including kosher scrolls, accessories, holiday, Jewish gifts, select Judaica items on consignments and special orders. KNITTING Har Zion Sisterhood Judaica Shop Knit Happens 6140 E. Thunderbird Road 8100 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411 480-941-3898, Fax: 480-941-3899 Phyllis Weinstein, 602-494-1203 firstname.lastname@example.com Gift shop and kosher kitchen for parties. www.knitheadz.com Knithead (nit•hed) noun 1. A person with a knitting Jewish Quarter/Israel obsession. 2. A fiber freak. 3. A stash hound. Remem- ber, knit happens. Enjoy the journey. connection ■ See ad on this page 13610 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phoenix Lamps 480-905-5202, Fax: 480-905-0904 firstname.lastname@example.com Full selection of books, jewelry, toys, holiday items, - Shades gifts, ketubahs, invitations, ritual items, music, DVDs, art and more. Large selection of menorahs - Repairs and seder plates. - Antiques Since 1946 T he Arizona Antique Centre • Largest Selection of Lamp Scottsdale's premier auction gallery Shades West of the Mississippi! & antique mall • 6,000 Shades in Stock Now accepting quality estates, • Custom-Designed Lamps Made antiques, fine art, collectibles and From Your Favorite Objects objects de arte on consignment. • Complete Lamp Repair Monthly Estate Auctions Department Appraisals Always Free 2225 E. Indian School Rd. 2012 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 602-955-5640 www.ArizonaAntiqueCentre.com Mon-Fri 9 - 5, Sat 10 - 4 480-675-9500 www.phoenixlampandshade.com Community Directory 2011 57 advertiser index Advertising & editoriAl listings Bukharian Jewish Congress of Arizona ........602-434-4431/16 Chanen Preschool ...................................480-951-3398/33 Bureau of Jewish Education ........................480-634-8050/21 Religious school.................................................................35 A Center for Lifelong Learning..............................................32 Congregation Beth Tefillah ..........................480-600-5065/18 Adler, Mitchell R...........................................480-661-1192/54 Community Library & Resource Center ..........................45 Congregation Eitz Chaim .............................602-595-3618/15 Ahavas Torah ...............................................480-467-4593/17 Teen programs ..................................................................28 Congregation Kehillat Emek haMidbar ........602-482-0802/18 Alliance4Israel ..............................................480-216-4280/26 Burland Jewelry Center ...............................602-277-7900/56 Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyr .......................602-795-0471/16 Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity ...................602-482-7000/50 Religious School .............................................................35 Ambiant Dance ...........................................480-422-6840/46 C Congregation Or Midbar ..............................928-565-3441/19 American Friends of Magen David Adom.....602-787-2930/26 Calavar Assisted Living Home ......................602-373-0907/39 Congregation Or Chadash of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Calendar........................................................................ 30-31 Northeast Valley .....................................480-342-8858/18 (AIPAC)...................................................602-277-3318/24 Camp Charles Pearlstein ..............................480-951-0323/27 Adult education..............................................................32 American Jewish Committee .......................602-955-3600/24 Camp Nageela .............................................602-741-5122/27 Religious school .............................................................36 American Technion Society .........................800-683-4287/26 Camp Ramah in California ...........................310-476-8571/27 Consulate General of Israel ..........................323-852-5500/26 Anti-Defamation League .............................602-274-0991/24 Camp Swift..................................................602-885-0799/28 Council For Jews With Special Needs ...........480-629-5343/24 Antique Trove ..............................................480-947-6074/56 Care Corner Personal Services ......................480-833-8889/39 Keshet Social Group ........................................................28 Arizona Adventurers............................................................25 Cemeteries ..........................................................................10 Kids & Teens ...................................................................29 Arizona Antique Centre ...............................480-675-9500/56 Center for Biblical Hebrew ............................602-48-BIBLE/32 Yad B'Yad Social Group ...................................................25 Arizona Jewish Historical Society ................602-241-7870/45 Chabad of Anthem ......................................623-551-8348/16 Crossman Law Offices..................................602-248-0380/54 Adult education .............................................................32 Hebrew School ...............................................................35 Cypress Home Care Solutions.......................602-264-8009/39 Cutler✡Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center ..................... 47 Chabad of Arizona .......................................602-944-2753/16 Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, Inc...........602-264-0402/45 Aleph Bet Preschool ...............................602-944-2580/33 d Curtain Call Theatre Camp ..............................................27 Camp Gan Israel ...............................................................27 Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Arizona State University Jewish Studies ......480-727-6906/32 Friendship Circle.....................................602-861-1600/29 Foundation ............................................602-279-2808/25 Avde Torah Jayah .........................................602-306-2252/15 Chabad of Downtown .................................602-492-5559/16 Desert Foothills Jewish Community Aviv of Arizona ............................................602-952-1612/15 Chabad of the East Valley ............................480-855-4333/15 Association.............................................480-585-4437/18 AZJBA ..........................................................480-634-1336/55 Camp Gan Israel Day Camp.............................................27 AZJBN..................................................................................55 Chabad Hebrew School ..................................................35 e Chabad Jewish Community Center East Maryland Animal Hospital ...................602-279-7366/52 B of Flagstaff .............................................928-255-5756/19 East Valley Jewish Day School......................480-897-0588/34 BBYO ..........................................................480-634-4900/28 Chabad of Fountain Hills .............................480-776-4763/17 Eddie's House ..............................................480-946-1622/49 Benjamin Legal ...........................................602-266-7667/54 Chabad of Mesa...........................................480-659-7001/15 El Al Israel Airlines .......................................323-852-1252/26 Beth Ami Temple .........................................602-956-0805/15 Chabad of North Phoenix ............................480-563-4898/16 Elderchoice..................................................480-513-1661/39 Beth El Congregation ..................................602-944-3359/15 Hebrew school ...............................................................35 E.M.E.T.T. .....................................................480-998-9135/32 Center for Early Childhood Education .....602-944-2464/33 Chabad of Phoenix ......................................602-944-2753/16 Religious school .............................................................35 Chabad of Scottsdale...................................480-998-1410/17 F Beth Emeth Congregation Jewish Women's Circle....................................................23 Fairytale Brownies.......................................602-276-9643/48 of the West Valley...................................623-584-7210/19 Scottsdale Hebrew School ..............................................36 Fischer, Lisa Colangelo, Ph.D............................................... /50 Judaica shop ..................................................................57 Chabad of the West Valley ...........................602-375-2422/19 Freedom Inn................................................480-948-6950/39 Religious school .............................................................35 Hebrew School, The .........................................................36 Freedom Plaza ............................................623-876-2416/39 Beth Joseph Congregation ..........................602-277-8858/15 West Valley Jewish Women's Circle .................................24 Fresh Mint ...................................................480-443-2556/49 Big Beautiful Jewish Women & Chaplains ............................................................................20 Handsome Jewish Men .........................602-403-3949/25 Chevra Kadisha of Northern Arizona............928-708-0018/10 g B'nai B'rith ..................................................888-274-8418/22 Chompie's Bakery ..................................................................48 Goldman's Deli ............................................480-367-9477/49 B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Chrysalis .....................................................602-955-9059/24 Goodman, Marsha .......................................602-513-0300/54 Program ...............See Jewish Community Foundation ComfortCare Senior Living Consultants .......602-826-8893/39 Great Events Arizona ...................................602-628-0040/46 Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix .............602-369-7667/20 Congregation Ahavat Shalom ......................480-991-0084/17 Greater Phoenix Israel Kollel........................602-277-8858/32 Brandeis National Committee .....................480-699-7003/22 Congregation Beth Hagivot .........................480-650-3061/17 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival...........602-859-1313/45 Adult education..............................................................32 Congregation Beth Hamidbar......................928-210-8368/19 Greater Phoenix Vaad Hakashruth ...............602-277-8858/13 Brooks Hardwood Floors, Inc........................602-257-7000/56 Congregation Beth Israel .............................480-951-0323/18 58 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix advertiser index H Jewish Family & Children's Service ..............602-279-7655/21 M Hadassah Shalom Chapter ..................................................22 Jewish Counseling Services ............. 602-751-9044/25, 50 Magellan of Arizona ....................................800-564-5465/50 Hadassah Tikvah Chapter ............................623-544-0525/22 Center for Senior Enrichment .................602-943-2198/44 Maravilla Scottsdale ....................................480-538-5600/40 Hadassah Valley of the Sun Chapter ............480-998-1880/22 Jewish Family Home Care AZ ..................602-349-3295/39 Mathnasium-The Math Learning Center......602-756-2200/38 Happenings.................................................480-391-0800/25 JFCS Geriatric Services ............................602-452-4627/39 Medical Dermatology Specialists.................602-354-5770/50 Har Zion Congregation ................................480-991-0720/18 Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix .........480-634-4900/21 Mikvahs.................................................................................9 Kirshner Schoenholtz Preschool .............480-948-5437/33 Israel Center ...................................................................26 Mohels ..................................................................................8 Religious school .............................................................36 JewishNewish ..................................................................4 Mortuary.............................................................................10 Sisterhood Judaica Shop ................................................57 Teen Israel Experience Grants .........................................29 M.O.T.2............................................................ 480-367-8733/55 Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona ..............602-307-0070/52 Young Jewish Phoenix....................................................25 Moving You Simply LLC................................480-216-5387/53 Hillel Jewish Student Center at ASU ............480-967-7563/38 Jewish Free Loan ........................................602-230-7983/22 Mt. Sinai Cemetery ......................................480-585-6060/10 Chevra ............................................................................25 Jewish Genetic Diseases Center Music from God, Inc. .....................................602-48-BIBLE/45 Hillel, NAU ...................................................928-523-8051/38 of Greater Phoenix .................................480-668-3347/51 n Hillel Foundation, University of Arizona ......520-624-6561/38 Jewish Labor Committee .............................800-523-4422/24 NA'AMAT USA ..............................................818-981-1298/23 Hospice of the Valley ...................................602-530-6900/51 Jewish Learning Center ...............................480-443-5362/32 National Council of Jewish Women......................................23 Hymson Goldstein & Pantiliat, P.C. ...............480-991-9077/54 Jewish Marriage Encounter Chavurah .........480-893-7612/50 National Jewish Democratic Council, Jewish National Fund ..................................602-277-4800/26 Arizona Chapter .....................................480-510-1320/24 i Jewish News of Greater Phoenix ........ 602-870-9470/??,??,?? NFTY ...................................................................................28 Imperial Market and Deli...................... 602-285-6999/48, 49 Jewish Quarter/Israel Connection................480-905-5202/57 North Scottsdale Pediatric Dentistry ...........480-607-4949/50 Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus .......480-634-4944/21 Jewish Sisterhood of Arizona...............................................25 North Valley Family Dentistry ......................602-867-1666/50 Israel Bonds ................................................480-948-7315/26 Jewish Social Connection ............................623-584-1977/22 North Valley Jewish Community Association .....623-322-0957/16 Israel Government Tourist Office..................323-658-7463/26 Jewish Spirit Media .....................................602-424-0102/45 Jewish Technical Assistance Center..............480-699-1717/22 o J Jewish Tuition Organization ........................480-634-4926/38 Ohr Hatorah Congregation ..........................602-433-0300/16 Jess Schwartz Jewish Community Jewish War Veterans............................................................23 Or Adam Congregation for Humanistic Day School .............................................480-991-4333/34 Jewish Women International...............................................23 Judaism .................................................480-663-7788/18 Jewish Arizonans on Campus ......................480-390-6173/38 Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs ....847-433-5999/24 Religious school .............................................................36 Jewish Association of Singles Services.........480-515-1935/25 JSupport Arizona.........................................602-748-4000/25 ORT America........................................................................24 Jewish Community Center/ JWest Campership Program ..........................888-888-4819/27 Orthodox Rabbinical Council Barness Family .......................................480-897-0588/21 of Greater Phoenix ................................602-277-8858/20 Day camp .......................................................................27 K Preschool .......................................................................33 Karsh's Bakery .............................................602-264-4874/48 P Jewish Community Center/ Kehillah of Arizona ......................................602-369-7667/16 Pardes Jewish Day School ............................480-991-9141/34 Valley of the Sun ....................................480-483-7121/21 Adult education..............................................................32 Pebble Creek Shalom Club ..................................................44 Adult education..............................................................33 Religious school .............................................................36 Phoenix Buchori Jewish Community ...........602-277-5366/16 Early Childhood Center ...........................480-659-7769/33 KiDMa - The Southwest Community ............602-330-2335/32 Phoenix Community Kollel ..........................602-433-0300/32 Fitness & Wellness ..........................................................50 King Solomon's Pizza...................................602-870-8655/49 Phoenix Country Day School........................602-955-8200/37 Summer Camp...............................................................27 Kivel Campus of Care Auxiliary ....................602-956-5487/23 Phoenix Hebrew Academy ..........................602-277-7479/34 Jewish Community Chaplaincy Council .......602-956-3110/39 Kivel Campus of Care ...................................602-956-3110/40 Phoenix Holocaust Survivors' Association .....602-788-7003/24 Jewish Community Foundation ...................480-699-1717/21 Assisted Living Center ............................602-443-8010/40 Phoenix Lamps............................................602-955-5640/56 B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program ......................27 Kivel Manor (apartments) ...........................602-443-8039/40 Youth Philanthropy Board...............................................28 Knit Happens ..............................................480-941-3898/57 R Jewish Community Foundation of Kosher Corner ..............................................602-266-0555/48 Republican Jewish Coalition, Greater Prescott, Inc................................928-717-0016/21 Arizona Chapter .............................................................24 Jewish Community of Sedona and the l Rohr Chabad House .................................... 480-736-TORA/38 Verde Valley............................................928-204-1286/19 L'Chaim ...............................................................................25 Rosenthal, Amy/RE/MAX Achievers ............602-385-9449/53 Lev Chadash ................................................928-777-8172/32 Ruach Hamidbar-Spirit of the Desert ..........602-420-1700/18 Levi Catering Café & Bakery, Inc. ........... 480-907-7150/46, 49 Adult education .............................................................33 Living Energy Events and Productions .........480-425-0700/46 Outreach/Interfaith........................................................20 Community Directory 2011 59 advertiser index s Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley........480-897-3636/15 The New Shul .............................................480-515-2272/19 Samuels, Barbara ........................................480-588-8428/54 Religious school .............................................................37 Adult education .............................................................33 Samarkand Restaurant................................602-331-8991/49 Sholom Preschool ..........................................................33 Religious school .............................................................37 Scottsdale Café, Deli & Market .....................480-284-6001/49 Temple Beth Sholom of Lake Havasu City .....928-680-0017/19 The Stratford ...............................................602-841-2500/43 Scottsdale Kosher Market ............................480-284-6001/48 Temple B'rith Shalom ..................................928-708-0018/19 The Women's Jewish Learning Center ..........602-402-4173/33 Scottsdale Torah Institute ............................602-904-0417/33 Temple Chai ................................................602-971-1234/17 Tibi, Phil, PLLC .............................................602-692-0780/53 Scottsdale Village Square ............................480-946-6571/40 Childhood Center ...................................602-923-3619/34 Tiferes Ysrael .......................................................................34 Segal's One Stop ..........................................602-285-1515/48 Deutsch Family Shalom Center .......................................25 Tribe ....................................................................................25 Segal's Oasis Grill .........................................602-285-1515/49 Religious school .....................................602-971-4832/37 Tuscany at McCormick Ranch.......................480-661-1212/43 Shaarei Tzedek ............................................602-944-1133/16 Temple Emanuel of Tempe ..........................480-838-1414/15 Tzedakah Fund Inc...............................................................26 Shabbat Luck.......................................................................25 Chaverim Tovim..............................................................27 Shalom Montessori .....................................480-636-1071/34 Religious school .............................................................37 U Shapiro Financial.........................................480-767-7800/54 Syndi Scheck Yad B'Yad Preschool ..................................34 USY (United Synagogue Youth) ...........................................29 Shearim Torah High School for Girls.............602-324-3406/34 Temple Gan Elohim .....................................623-210-7435/19 Sieger Sofer Stam........................................310-837-2185/47 Adult education..............................................................33 v Sierra Pointe................................................480-767-9800/43 Religious school .............................................................37 Valley Jewish Singles...........................................................25 Simply Bread ...............................................602-244-1778/48 Temple Havurat Emet ..................................480-785-7767/15 Valley Networking Group ............................602-690-6500/55 Six Points Press............................................480-940-8182/45 Temple Heichal Baoranim ...........................928-527-8747/19 Valley of the Sun JCC ..........See Jewish Community Center Sun City Grand Shalom Club ................................................24 Temple Kol Ami ...........................................480-951-9660/18 Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation ..................623-975-4272/15 Early Childhood Center ...........................480-951-5825/34 W Sun Lakes Jewish Studies Institute ..............480-330-4575/36 Youth programs..............................................................28 Weiner Insurance ........................................480-998-7900/55 Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum ...................480-951-0323/45 Temple Solel................................................480-991-7414/18 Weinstein, Toby ...........................................602-228-0265/53 Banquet facilities .......................................................... 47 Wiener, Rabbi Irwin .....................................623-975-4272/19 t Preschool ...............................................480-991-4545/34 Write At Home, Inc. ....................................602-953-1946/47 Taglit Birthright Israel .........................................................29 Raker Religious School ...........................480-991-7414/37 Temple Beth Emeth of Scottsdale ................480-941-4112/18 TEXAZ Grill...................................................602-248-7827/49 Y Temple Beth Shalom ...................................623-977-3240/19 The Jewish Collection ..................................480-368-0001/57 Yeshiva High School of Arizona....................602-377-9453/35 Gift shop.........................................................................57 Young Israel of Phoenix ...............................602-265-8888/17 Religious school .............................................................36 Jewish News Online www.jewishaz.com • Selected stories from Jewish News' print edition • Web-only content • Blogs by our writers • Photos of community events Sign up now for This Week, Jewish News' weekly e-mail newsletter, at www.jewishaz.com Also visit Jewish News on: 60 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Seventy years ago a group of American visionaries dreamed of forming a support organization for Magen David Adom as their way of helping to build our national homeland and save lives. no dream ill i t, it is If you w Today, American Friends of Magen David Adom is celebrating 70 Years of Saving Lives in Israel . . . Donating thousands of ambulances and other emergency vehicles to Magen David Adom. Building and renovating MDA Emergency Medical Stations and the MDA Israel National Blood Services Center. Supplying MDA with vital equipment, urgently needed medical supplies, emergency gear and much more. Earning the trust of our donors by ensuring their wishes are honored. Providing unwavering support for Magen David Adom and Israel's people since 1940 as MDA's primary and strongest supporter in the world. SUPPORT AFMDA AS WE BEGIN OUR 8TH DECADE To DONATE please go to www.afmda.org Community Directory 2011 61 62 Jewish News of Greater Phoenix