Stop by the EVJCC for pancakes and children's activities (along with some special guests). 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. There's no charge, but reservations are required: pam@evjcc.org.
Sunday, Jan. 26 | 4 p.m. East Valley JCC Arizona State University Professor Hannah Creviston performs piano music written by composers killed in the Holocaust. During the performance, she will share each composer’s legacy by presenting information about their life and playing the music they wrote. The program is presented by the EVJCC's Center for […]
10-10:30 a.m. coffee and conversation 10:30-11:30 a.m. presentations A $4 donation is requested at the door. No membership required. To sign up for mailing list, contact Adrian, Terrific Tuesdays coordinator. What’s Wrong with me? All about shame and shame reduction Presenter: Phyllis Avalon Rosh, Ph.D. Phyllis Avalon Rosh, Ph.D., has served as a teacher, principal […]
11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 Speaker & Film Series: Documentary and Discussion Film: Long Live King David Cost: $20, which includes a kosher lunch following the presentation (or register for the Open Beit Midrash series). Registration required. Click here to register.
10-10:30 a.m. coffee and conversation 10:30-11:30 a.m. presentations Award-winning author and speaker Marcia Fine has written eight novels, including her most recent one, “Love and Death in Rhodes” released in January 2020. Her books include “The Blind Eye: A Sephardic Journey,” which is a work of historical fiction that was chosen by the state library […]
Na'amat USA presents "Finding Your Roots" Location: East Valley JCC, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler Sunday, Feb. 9 12:30-2:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring their own laptops or tablets to learn how to do searches to start their family research. Bring information about parents and grandparents that may be helpful in your search, […]
Come join us for an afternoon at the movies! All movies begin at 3 p.m. at the East Valley JCC. Free admission, $5 donation suggested. For the list of films with descriptions and to register, click here.
“Teaching Students in Germany about the Holocaust: A daughter of survivors returns to Germany to teach youth about the Holocaust” with Dr. Ettie Zilber. Click here to learn more.
Interfaith Series: Dan Hoegler: "Lutheran Church and Nazi Germany: The Theology that Enabled Cooperation” 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 Cost: $20, which includes a kosher lunch following the presentation (or can be signed up through the Open Beit Midrash series). Registration required. Click here to register.
10-10:30 a.m. coffee and conversation 10:30-11:30 a.m. presentations Dr. Michael Steingart, a musician who will be part of this year’s Klezmer Fest on March 15, will discuss klezmer music. A $4 donation is requested at the door. No membership required. To sign up for mailing list, contact Adrian, Terrific Tuesdays coordinator.
Examine ethical wills written by rabbis and other important Jewish leaders through the centuries to learn about their lives, personalities and the value of ethical wills. 10 a.m. Thursdays Feb. 20-March 26 Cost: $72 for the series or $20 per class. Register: evjcc.org/open-beit-midrash
Dana and Amit got to know each other at the age of 25. Two years later, they got married. Shortly before the birth of their second child, Amit becomes religious. Can their love overcome the growing gap between their ways of life? Thursday, Feb. 20 | 11 a.m. Cost: $20 (included in the Feb.20-March 26 […]
10-10:30 a.m. coffee and conversation 10:30-11:30 a.m. presentations How do you deal with feelings of grief, sadness, depression and sorrow? Presenter: Phyllis Avalon Rosh, Ph.D. Phyllis Avalon Rosh, Ph.D., has served as a teacher, principal and counselor. She is the author of five books, speaks eight languages and has traveled extensively around the world. She […]
Pratibha Somaiya speaks about "What is Haria Krishan?" Thursday, March 26 | 11 a.m. Cost: $20 (included in the Feb.20-March 26 Open Beit Midrash session). Includes a kosher lunch following the film. Click here to register.