Events

It’s that time of year! The 2026 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is almost here, featuring powerful and moving films about the Holocaust. February 12 – March 1, 2026 The Phoenix Holocaust Association is proud to co-sponsor the documentary Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire, screening Sunday, February 22. https://gpjff.org/events/eliewiesel/ Don’t miss this unforgettable film and an outstanding festival lineup. Get tickets and learn more: https://gpjff.org/

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 @ 1:00PM Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th Street, Scottsdale, AZ FREE FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND DRIVERS. GUEST MEALS $25 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE, ONLINE, BY MAIL OR AT THE DOOR. MAIL CHECKS TO: PHA, 12701 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD #122 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 CONTACT SUSAN GETZ: SUZE0000@GMAIL.COM OR 480-246-9551

Ticket Purchase: Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire - Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Experience the most intimate portrait ever made of Elie Wiesel. With exclusive access to his family and told through his own voice, Soul on Fire moves beyond the headlines to reveal the husband, father, and teacher. Featuring stunning painted animation and rare archival footage, this film traces his path from a childhood in the Holocaust to his emergence as a global humanitarian. It is a deeply moving celebration of a soul who transformed his own survival into a message of hope for the world. Don't miss this opportunity to see how the world changed Wiesel, and how he, in turn, changed the world. Followed by Q & A with...

March 15, 2026 @1:00pm Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th Street, Scottsdale, AZ Free for Holocaust survivors and drivers. Guest meals-$25 Payable in advance, online, by mail, or at the door. Mail checks to: PHA 12701 North Scottsdale Road #122 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Contact Susan Getz: SUZE0000@GMAIL.COM or 480-246-9551

Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities Sign-in: Begins at 8:30 AM, with a light breakfast served. Morning Session: Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities. All morning programming and lunch will take place at SCC, Indigenous Cultural Center. Lunch will be provided. Afternoon Session: Begins at 1:00 PM at the Tempe History Museum. This session will focus on Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein and liberator Kurt Klein. Teachers who attend the full day will earn 6 CEUs. Substitute reimbursement is available for 20 teachers—first come, first served. This event is free, but teachers must register. Open to all teachers, grades 6 -12, ELA, social studies, and other disciplines For questions, contact Kim Klett: kimklett5@gmail.com