EVJCC Blog
Your camp questions answered
Summer camp begins in less than a month - have you registered yet? Here are some of the most-asked questions we've received, all compiled here for your convenience. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. If you have any additional questions, email them to...
EVJCC, Emanuel and TBS-EV aim to raise spirits with piano recital
The East Valley JCC is happy to partner with Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley, and Temple Emanuel of Tempe to present a live virtual piano recital featuring Dr. Elias-Axel Pettersson at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25. The three entities joined together to bring a...
New EVJCC podcast shines spotlight on empathy, diversity
The East Valley JCC has launched a new podcast, “Conversation with the Rabbi,” which is hosted by Rabbi Michael Beyo, EVJCC CEO, and anthropologist Dr. Adrian McIntyre. The podcast, which launched at the end of March, aims to engage people from different backgrounds...
Seders for soldiers
Lone soldiers enjoy a Passover seder together in 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the lone soldiers received food packages with seder supplies for Passover.When Matthew was a lone soldier serving in the Israel Defense Forces, the support of Lone Soldier...
Technology creates opportunity for live tour of Auschwitz, Holocaust education
Arizona groups and organizations are the first in the country to be offered the opportunity to experience a live tour of Auschwitz in a unique and personal educational experience. The Center for Holocaust Education, a division of the East Valley JCC (EVJCC) has...
Winners for EVJCC-CGCC Juried Art Exhibition announced
Congratulations to the winners of the East Valley JCC (EVJCC) and Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s (CGCC) first juried art exhibition! Five high school students in the East Valley received awards and recognition for the “Stuck at Home But My Imagination is Free”...
Supporting lone soldiers with comedy show, knitted hats and Hanukkah greetings
Each year, young adults from around the world leave their homes and family behind to head to Israel to serve as soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces. Dubbed “lone soldiers,” they often have nowhere to go during Shabbat and holidays when their Israeli peers return...
EVJCC receives accreditation from worldwide cleaning industry association for stringent cleaning protocols
The East Valley JCC (EVJCC) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the EVJCC has...
JBox to deliver kosher lunch monthly in East Valley
This month, the East Valley Jewish Community Center (EVJCC) will launch JBox, a kosher monthly lunch delivery service for seniors and families in need in the East Valley. JBox is the new name of Ladles of Love, the EVJCC’s kosher meal delivery service that began in...