Phoenix Holocaust Association

3GAZ Rugelach Bake
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | suss bakery, 5341 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
You’re invited to join us on August 27, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, for a fun evening of baking! We welcome all 3Gs and their guests.
Led by Samantha Bayer, owner of Kvell Bakery
For just $36 per person, you’ll get everything you need to make a delicious Rugelach, including all supplies and ingredients.

Location: Suss Pastries
5341 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ

PHA Young Leadership Committee Launch Party
2026-08-23 11:00 - 14:00
Sunday, August 23rd at 11 AM

Join us for an unforgettable morning as we launch the Phoenix Holocaust Association Young Leadership Committee — a new group dedicated to keeping the lessons of the Holocaust alive for the next generation.
Come as you are. Bring a friend. Hear from a local educator about how they teach the Holocaust in schools. Then hear directly from a Holocaust survivor as they share their personal story — an experience that is increasingly rare and profoundly irreplaceable. Whether you know a lot about the Holocaust or are just beginning to learn, this open house is a welcoming, no-pressure space for young people of all backgrounds to connect, ask questions, and be part of something meaningful.
What to expect:
• A survivor story told in an intimate, conversational setting
• An introduction to the Young Leadership Committee and how you can get involved
• Great company, light refreshments, and a space to explore at your own pace
The Holocaust must never be forgotten — and it’s our generation’s turn to carry that responsibility forward.
This event is open to all young professionals. No prior knowledge required — just curiosity and an open heart.
Location – North Scottsdale – Registrants will receive specific location details within 72 hours of event date

Discounted pricing for members of the Phoenix Holocaust Association –
$18 for PHA Members, $36 for others

Jewish Community Day with the Diamondbacks
2026-08-09 11:30 | Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Jewish Community Day with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Phoenix Holocaust Association is proud to once again participate in Jewish Community Day with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, August 9, 2026 vs. the LA Dodgers.Gates open at 11:30 AM for the community fair activities.
The day will include community activities, special ticket opportunities, and a ceremonial first pitch thrown by local Holocaust survivor Sam Wagman.

Paul and Pauline Staman Ice Cream Social
2026-08-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave,, Phoenix, AZ, 85021
Spend a relaxing afternoon with the Phoenix Holocaust Association at a special ice cream gathering in honor of Paul and Pauline Staman.
Everyone is invited—Holocaust survivors, descendants, relatives, and friends.
Enjoy ice cream with a variety of delicious toppings!

Tish'a B'Av
2026-07-23
The Ninth of Av

Erev Tish'a B'Av
2026-07-22

2026 HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR DAY GALA AND CAFÉ EUROPA
2026-06-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253

Shavuot II
2026-05-23
Festival of Weeks

Shavuot I
2026-05-22

Erev Shavuot
2026-05-21

May Café Europa
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Beth El Congregation, 1118 W Glendale Ave,, Phoenix, AZ, 85021

Book & Author event with National Magazine Award-winning journalist Bonny Reichert
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:30pm-8:00pm

Private home in Scottsdale (address will be provided after registering)
Join PHA for an intimate evening with award-winning 2G author Bonny Reichert who will discuss her book How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love and Plenty.
Light fare will be served.
Discounted copies of How to Share an Egg may be purchased in the RSVP link until April 1.
This event is limited to 40 guests.

Rosenbluth Family Charitable Foundation Genocide Awareness Week 2026
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-16
Monday, April 13 – Thursday, April 16, 2026

The theme of GAW 2026 is to examine some of the ways in which the global retreat from democracy and new authoritarianism connect with historic and contemporary cases of genocide. In the present era, the world is experiencing a resurgence in extremism, exclusionary nationalism, and authoritarianism. At the same time, democracies, even longstanding, stable ones, have experienced erosion and backsliding in democratic processes, practices, and institutions. These trends are highly concerning given that authoritarian states are particularly prone to genocide and mass violence.

2026 Community-wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration
2026-04-12 16:00 - 17:30
Register for our community-wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Sunday, April 12, 2026
4:00 pm
Advance registration is requested. The event location in Central Phoenix will be provided after registration confirmation.

2026 Yom HaShoah Book of Remembrance

As part of our Yom HaShoah Commemoration, we pay tribute to those family members who perished in the Shoah and honor those who survived in a Book of Remembrance.
Click the button below to submit your tribute.

Pesach VIII
2026-04-09
Passover; the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Pesach VII
2026-04-08

Pesach VI (CH''M)
2026-04-07

Pesach V (CH''M)
2026-04-06

Pesach IV (CH''M)
2026-04-05

Pesach III (CH''M)
2026-04-04

Pesach II
2026-04-03

Pesach I
2026-04-02

Erev Pesach
2026-04-01

Making the Unbearable a Bit More Bearable
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Scottsdale Community, 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, az, 85256
The Work of Forensic Anthropologists and Archaeologists in Bosnia
In partnership with Scottsdale Community College Anthropology Department and Arizona State University, PHA invites you to our next speaker series event, Making the Unbearable a Bit More Bearable: The Work of Forensic Anthropologists and Archaeologists in Bosnia.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Through case studies from post-war Bosnia, this presentation explores how forensic evidence contributes to historical documentation, judicial accountability, and the restoration of dignity to victims and their families, while highlighting the ethical and humanitarian dimensions of this work.

Event Speaker: Dr. Lisa Marsio
Dr. Lisa Marsio is a professor of archaeology and biological anthropology at Scottsdale Community College. She received a B.A in Classical Archaeology, and an M.A, and Ph.D in Near Eastern Archaeology all from the University of Arizona. Her fieldwork focuses on Late Bronze and Iron Age sites in Northern Israel. Her research on the work of forensic anthropologists in Bosnia is a result of a Fulbright-Hays Fellowship awarded the summer of 2017.
Refreshments will be provided.
This event is free and open to the public.

Sam Hilton Educators Conference
2026-03-24 09:00 - 15:30 | Scottsdale Community, 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, az, 85256
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

The Teacher of Lost Orphans
2026-03-22 15:00 - 16:00
Join 3GAZ and Phoenix Holocaust Association for a discussion and reading with local 3G author Malka Daskal, featuring her new novel The Teacher of Lost Orphans.

Sunday, March 22 | 3:00–4:00 PM
North Scottsdale
(location shared upon registration)
Free event | Registration required
Seating is limited
Set in the Cyprus internment camps after the Holocaust, this powerful work of historical fiction highlights a little-known chapter of Jewish history, as survivors rebuilt their lives and prepared for a future in a Jewish homeland. Inspired by the author’s own family story, the novel blends careful research with personal legacy.

March Café Europa
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253
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

Erev Purim
2026-03-02
Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther

Documentary Film Screening: Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
2026-02-22 15:00
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 Director Oren Rudavsky. Co-sponsored by the Phoenix Holocaust Association and the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center
Harkins Chandler Fashion February 22, 2026, at 3:00pm.

February Café Europa
2026-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253
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
