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

9 Holocaust-related Films at the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival

UPCOMING HOLOCAUST FILMS screening in theaters at the 28th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival February 18 - March 3, 2024 Information& tickets available at www.gpjff.org Board member Ettie Zilber has been invited to speak at the "Talk Back" at the end of the documentary "J'Accuse" on February 28th.

Café Europa

Beth El Congregation 1118 W GLENDALE AVE, PHOENIX, Glendale, AZ

Sunday February 18, 2024 @ 1 PM Beth El Congregation 1118 W Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 FREE FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS & DRIVERS GUEST MEALS - $20 (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONLINE OR AT THE DOOR) MAIL CHECKS TO PHA, 12701 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD #122 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 To pay online: phxha.com/connect/ RSVP SUSAN GETZ: SUZE0000@GMAIL.COM

Sam Hilton Educators Conference on Antisemitism and Teaching of the Holocaust

Arizona Jewish Historical Society 122 E. Culver, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Free educator development program on antisemitism and teaching of the Holocaust. This year we will offer sessions for teachers who attended last year’s program and for teachers who are new to teaching about the Holocaust. We hope you will register. Please share this invitation with a teacher new to the district or a colleague for whom the program might be a good fit. Deadline for registration is February 15. The program will be held at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. In addition to the educational sessions, you will have the opportunity to view their incredible Holocaust exhibit including the interactive hologram of a local survivor. The entire program is free. Books will be available for teachers and their students at...

3GAZ Babka Bake

12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona

Join us for a 3GAZ Babka Bake from 7:00-8:30pm on Thursday, March 7 at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus. We invite 3Gs and their guests who are 5th grade and older. Cost is $36/person and includes all supplies and ingredients to make a Take and Bake Chocolate Babka. Register: 3G Babka Bake - Formstack

$36

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...

March Café Europa

Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ

March 17, 2024@1:00pm Congregation Beth Israel 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ FREE FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS & DRIVERS GUEST MEALS - $20 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONLINE, BY MAIL OR AT THE DOOR MAIL CHECKS TO: PHA, 12701 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD #122 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 TO PAY ONLINE: phxha.com/connect/ CONTACT SUSAN GETZ: SUZE0000@GMAIL.COM OR 480-246-9551

Erev Purim

Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther

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...

Pesach I

Passover; the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Second Night Seder Opportunity

Trattoria Veneto 6137 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona

If you are interested in celebrating the second Seder on Tuesday, April 23 at Trattoria Veneto on Scottsdale Road with other PHA members, please let Susan Getz know by Sunday, April 7 if you plan to attend. The restaurant provides a full three-course Passover-style menu for $58.00 plus alcoholic beverages. Phyllis Palm, a former member who now lives in NYC, will be back in Arizona for Passover and is looking forward to reconnecting with PHA members. Susan's email: suze0000@gmail.com Susan's cell: 480.246.9551