Israel Close to Home

Feb 15, 2024 07:30 PM Discover the inspiring journeys of three remarkable women within our Jewish community, freshly returned from their enriching experiences in Israel. Immerse yourself in their captivating tales, accompanied by vibrant photos, as they recount meaningful encounters and unforgettable moments from their remarkable journey. Join us in celebrating the diverse narratives and connections forged in the heart of Israel. Register: https://hillel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsf-CsrjIuHNSFt949PPEXk5rTmzXKLj5i#/registration

Descendants’ Forum with Jay Levinsohn

Sunday March 10, 2024 @ 11AM on Zoom In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the rescue of 1564 Torah Scrolls from the Czech Republic to London PHA is pleased to have Jay Levinson speak at our next Descendants’ Forum. Jay Levinsohn, who taught a class called Character Development Through Holocaust Studies for B'nai Mitzvah students for ten years at Temple Solel participated in the program. In his teaching mode, Jay is known as Dr. Jay. His goal was/is to have the Event serve as a starting point for the Community to spread the understanding of the miracle of having these Torahs in our Phoenix communities and to be able to spread the message from generation to generation. Join us...

12th Rosenbluth Family Charitable Foundation Genocide Awareness Week 2024

This year’s conference theme of nationalism, state violence and genocide revolves around the role of the state in facilitating and shaping the perpetration of genocidal violence. Plan to attend 2024 Genocide Awareness Week in person or virtually. All in person events on are hosted at the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies in Lattie F. Coor Hall on Arizona State University Tempe Campus unless noted otherwise. For more information and program Schedule: https://shprs.asu.edu/gaw2024 Registration: https://specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=785374& Held April 15-19,2024 Genocide Awareness Week is a series of lectures, exhibits and storytelling by distinguished survivors, scholars, politicians, activists, artists, humanitarians and members of law enforcement. This week-long event seeks to address how we, as a global society, confront violent actions and current and ongoing...

2024 Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ

Yom HaShoah Commemorative Events: Sunday, May 5, 2024 3:00pm “Memories Among the Generations” 4:00pm Community-wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration Location: Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus. 12701 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. In partnership with the Center for Jewish Philanthropy, please join the Phoenix Holocaust Association (PHA) at its annual community-wide Yom HaShoah observance. Memorialize your loved ones, honor survivors, and express your feelings about the loss of over 6 million lives in the Holocaust in the 2024 Yom HaShoah Book of Remembrance. Click HERE to RSVP for the 2024 Yom HaShoah Commemoration: https://phoenixhsa.formstack.com/forms/2024_yom_hashoah_rsvp

AJHS Book Discussion We Were the Lucky Ones

We Were the Lucky Ones By Georgia Hunter Discussion led by Sheryl Bronkesh, Phoenix Holocaust Association Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2PM Discussion via ZOOM Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite—We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer. The talk around the family Seder table is of new babies and budding romance, not of the increasing hardships threatening Jews in their hometown of Radom,...