EVJCC Blog
EVJCC partners with Boston University’s Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies
The East Valley JCC’s Center for Holocaust Education and Human Dignity and Boston University’s Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies has launched a new partnership this month and will present their first program on Monday, Nov. 18 in Chandler. The first program, “Elie...
JWV baby shower to support female veterans
By Susan Keresky The Jewish War Veterans Post 619 will host a baby shower to benefit new moms who are United States veterans at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. The community is invited to attend the free baby shower and bring a gift for a...
An evening of appreciation
Each year, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize our volunteers, staff members, donors, partners and board members at our annual meeting. This year’s Pillars of the Community event, held on Sept. 25, included a reception with delicious treats by Chef...
Honoring those who make a difference
Please join us in as we honor several individuals and organizations who help make a difference in our community. These individuals and organizations will be recognized at the Pillars of the Community event on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma...
Lone Soldier Project collecting Hanukkah greetings for IDF soldiers
This year’s Lone Soldier Project Hanukkah greeting campaign kicked off earlier this month to provide an opportunity for the Phoenix Jewish community to personally thank lone soldiers serving in the Israel Defense Forces. Dr. Michael Cohen, volunteer coordinator of...
EVJCC seeks teen athletes, artists for 2020 Maccabi in San Diego
Each summer, more than 3,000 Jewish teens, ranging from ages 12-16, participate in the JCC Maccabi Games, an annual Olympic-style sporting competition for Jewish teens in North America. In 2020, the East Valley JCC will send a delegation to the Games for the first...
Meet the EVJCC’s new camp, youth & family director
The East Valley JCC is thrilled to announce that Sam Schuman started this week as the East Valley JCC’s Camp, Youth & Family director. Sam has been a part of the JCC Camp community since he was in diapers. From camper to junior counselor to athletic head and now...
East Valley JCC holds Muslim-Jewish Dialogue
Recognizing the need for dialogue and engagement between faith communities, the EVJCC is launching Conversations with the Rabbi, a lively and informative discussion series bringing together faith-leaders from across the Valley to discuss the common issues facing our...
EVJCC preschool offers flexible option for East Valley parents
When it comes to early childhood education, we understand that different families have different needs and we aim to work with each family to find a schedule that works for them. Since 1971, the Early Childhood Learning Center at the East Valley JCC has offered...