Wayne Benenson, Ph.D., aka “Dr. B,” an educator and researcher on peer mediation, shares his practice of mindfulness with the East Valley JCC community. WAYNE BENENSON, PH.D. For several years, I have been a mindfulness teacher in a local public school...
For those who want to try preparing a home-cooked brunch for Mother’s Day, Chef Melinda has prepared a menu for the special day: Israeli Couscous Salad, Roasted Beet Salad, Blintz Souffle, Quiche and Limonana Frozen Mint Lemonade. These recipes can also work for...
If we had to name one silver lining in everyone staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it would be that people are finding ways to stay connected and involved in their community. This past weekend, the East Valley JCC held our first-ever event open to anyone in...
Chef Melinda makes Yogurt Cake with her son. By Chef Melinda McNeil French children learn to make this easy cake by using one scoop to measure the ingredients. Use whatever citrus zest you have on hand, or substitute extracts to change flavor. Yogurt can easily be...
Many families in the East Valley look forward to eating Chef Melinda’s delicious challah each Shabbat. Below she shares her recipe in this two-part video so you can try it at home. The first video shows how she made the dough and the second video shows different...
When Elizabeth Lee received a box of her grandparentsâ old papers and photos, she combined them with historical research and turned them into a book that traces her familyâs roots through several generations and across continents. Today, along with her sister, Lorrie...
Join us at the East Valley JCC for presentations on a variety topics. Programs include authors, musical performances, local clergy, museum docent presentations and more!
Join us at the East Valley JCC for presentations on a variety topics. Programs include authors, musical performances, local clergy, museum docent presentations and more!
Navigating Anti-Israel and Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Sunday, April 14 This program has been postponed. If you would like to be notified when it is rescheduled, please fill out the […]
Join us at the East Valley JCC for presentations on a variety topics. Programs include authors, musical performances, local clergy, museum docent presentations and more!