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				1 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon March 1, 2012 9:30 am - 2:30 pm sponsored by Tucson Chapter/ Brandeis National Committee at Skyline Country Club. Authors will include Jean M. Auel, Dr. Peter Likins, David Liss and Gayle Linds. Rabbi Thomas Louchheim of Cong.… Brandeis National Committee 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon, Brandeis National Committee 16th Annual Book & Author Luncheon, March 1, 2012 9:30 am - 2:30 pm at Skyline Country Club, with authors Jean M. Auel, Peter Likins, David Liss and Gayle Lynds. Rabbi Thomas Louchheim of Cong. Or Chadash will moderate. RSVP by Feb. 22 to… JFSA Shalom Tucson Coffee Break JFSA Shalom Tucson Coffee Break March 1, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at JCC. Contact Anne Lowe at 577-9393, ext. 130, or alowe@jfsa.org. Jewish Elder Access “Older & Wiser” interactive panel disscussion Jewish Elder Access “Older & Wiser” interactive panel disscussion March 1, 2012 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Rancho Vistoso Urgent Care Center. RSVP to Elaine Mami at 795-0300, ext. 2345. Bookbinding workshop Bookbinding workshop March 1, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm includes repair and restoration of older books, led by Marty Getraer at the JCC library. Free. Contact Bob Cohen at 320-5494.	2 Bookbinding workshop Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. March 2, 2012 5:30 pm Chicken provided; bring non-dairy dish to share. Followed at 6:15 p.m. by Tot Kabbalat service with Rabbi Jason Holtz and songleader Julie Zorn, followed by oneg. Dress in Purim costumes.…	3 Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. Temple Emanu-El Purim Shabbat dinner and service. Cong. Or Chadash hike Cong. Or Chadash hike March 3, 2012 9:00 am on Mt. Lemmon with Rabbi Thomas Louchheim. RSVP by March 2 at 512-8500. Temple Emanu-El No’ar Youth & Adult morning Shabbat. Temple Emanu-El No’ar Youth & Adult morning Shabbat. March 3, 2012 9:30 am Breakfast followed at 10 a.m. by service with Project Ezra Torah Readers, followed by Rabbi’s Tish at noon. Bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share at lunch. Cong. Anshei Israel book club Cong. Anshei Israel book club March 3, 2012 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm discusses “Portrait of a Spy” by Daniel Silva. Contact Vicki at vickauf@juno.com or Rayna at 887-8358. Robert Thurman: “Inner Revolution: Taking Advantage of Hardship and Disaster – Spiritual and Scientific Resources from Tibet” Robert Thurman: “Inner Revolution: Taking Advantage of Hardship and Disaster – Spiritual and Scientific Resources from Tibet” March 3, 2012 7:00 pm Robert Thurman, Professor of Buddhist studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, will lecture on “Inner Revolution: Taking Advantage of Hardship and Disaster – Spiritual and Scientific Resources… Temple Emanu-El dance and silent auction Temple Emanu-El dance and silent auction March 3, 2012 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm for ages 21+. DJ plays ’60s, ’70s, ’80s rock ‘n’ roll. Advance admission for singles, $9; couples, $18. At the door singles, $10; couples, $20. Includes one drink ticket per… Musical fundraiser for 2012 Yom HaShoah commemoration. Musical fundraiser for 2012 Yom HaShoah commemoration. March 3, 2012 7:30 pm Tucson Symphony Orchestra violist Melissa Hamilton and pianist Marie Sierra play the music of Ernest Boch and Paul Hindemith, at St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church. Admission by donation. Cong. Anshei Israel adult Purim party. Cong. Anshei Israel adult Purim party. March 3, 2012 8:00 pm “The Phantom of Sushan” includes casino-style gambling, music, auctions, appetizers, desserts and cash bar, to benefit CAI youth education programs. Dress in mask or costume. Packages/sponsorships available. RSVP by Feb.…
4 Cong. Anshei Israel adult Purim party. Cong. Anshei Israel adult Purim party. Cong. Anshei Israel adult Purim party. Cong. Anshei Israel adult Purim party. Cong. Anshei Israel adult Purim party. Cong. Or Chadash Purim carnival Cong. Or Chadash Purim carnival March 4, 2012 10:00 am Ticket includes go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, miniature golf and four tokens. Tickets in advance, $18; at the door, $20. Adult golf only ticket, $13. “Writing and Living the Ethical Will” workshop “Writing and Living the Ethical Will” workshop March 4, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm led by Rabbi Stephanie Aaron and Deborah Mayaan, MA, at Cong. Chaverim. Free. Desert Caucus brunch features Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) Desert Caucus brunch features Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) March 4, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Skyline Country Club. Guests must be invited by member or by contacting Jennifer Miller Grant at 299-2410 or dcaucus@cox.net. Hadassah Centennial presentation and exhibit Hadassah Centennial presentation and exhibit March 4, 2012 2:00 pm Anne Lowe, Co-President of Hadassah Southern Arizona, presents “What Hadassah Means to Me” along with a display of Southern Arizona Hadassah chapter scrapbooks from the 1940s to 1980s and pins… JFSA Coalition for Jewish Education Jewish Culture Shuk, JFSA Coalition for Jewish Education Jewish Culture Shuk, March 4, 2012 7:00 pm adult education classes with local rabbis, cantors and Jewish educators, at Tucson Hebrew Academy. $10, includes dessert. Register at jewishtucson.org/Shuk or 577-9393.	5	6 JFSA Coalition for Jewish Education Jewish Culture Shuk, JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” March 6, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm by Marcia Gold via narrative, music and photography. RSVP by March 9 at 299-3000, ext. 147.	7 JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JFCS Celebration of Caring 2012 complimentary lunch event JFCS Celebration of Caring 2012 complimentary lunch event March 7, 2012 11:30 am - 1:30 pm RSVP by Feb. 29 to mscupin@jfcstucson.org or call Marcia at 795-0300, ext. 2238. Jewish Women’s Group of Sierra Vista Jewish Women’s Group of Sierra Vista March 7, 2012 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meets the first Wednesday of every month at a member’s home. Contact Evelyn Kaplan at flowerdoll@aol.com or Miriam Tobias at 732-3663 or mbtobias1@googlemail.com. Refreshments provided. Cong. Anshei Israel Purim Pandemonium. Cong. Anshei Israel Purim Pandemonium. March 7, 2012 5:00 pm Carnival games, pasta dinner at 6:15 p.m. Megillah reading at 7:07 p.m. followed by costume parade and hamantashen. Bring non-perishable food items for tzedakah. $6.13 with RSVP by March 2;… Temple Emanu-El annual Megillah reading, pizza party and costume contest. Temple Emanu-El annual Megillah reading, pizza party and costume contest. March 7, 2012 5:45 pm RSVP at 327-4501. Cong. Or Chadash Purim celebration. Cong. Or Chadash Purim celebration. March 7, 2012 6:25 pm - 6:30 pm Beach Boys style. Temple Emanu-El Sefer book club, Temple Emanu-El Sefer book club, March 7, 2012 7:00 pm led by Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon, discusses “Wherever You Go,” by Joan Leegant. Contact JoAnne Naef at 327-4501 or jnaef@templeemanueltucson.org.	8 Temple Emanu-El Sefer book club, Temple Emanu-El Sefer book club, JCC Financial Times discussion, JCC Financial Times discussion, March 8, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Lee Burgman on financial websites and Al Bleeker on bonds. Refreshments. Free. RSVP by noon on March 20 at 299-3000, ext. 147. JFSA PJ Library storytelling and craft activity JFSA PJ Library storytelling and craft activity March 8, 2012 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at THA. Contact Mary Ellen Loebl at 577-9393, ext. 138 or pjlibrarytucson@jfsa.org.	9 JFSA PJ Library storytelling and craft activity Brandeis National Committee Tucson Chapter book fund event Brandeis National Committee Tucson Chapter book fund event March 9, 2012 1:00 pm Jean Nerenberg discusses graphic novel “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” by Alison Bechdel, with video of author discussing the book with Brandeis Freshmen. Contact Arlene Zuckerman at zuck4@juno.com.	10 Brandeis National Committee Tucson Chapter book fund event Brandeis National Committee Tucson Chapter book fund event Cong. Anshei Israel Men’s Club service Cong. Anshei Israel Men’s Club service March 10, 2012 5:45 pm followed by dinner. Contact Mark Levine, 745-5550 or mcmsi@msn.com. Cong. Bet Shalom 9th annual Passover wine tasting event. Cong. Bet Shalom 9th annual Passover wine tasting event. March 10, 2012 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Music by the Kelly Bryan Band, hors d’oevres, raffles, auctions. Contact Sarah Frieden at 577-1171 or betshalom@comcast.net.
11 Cong. Bet Shalom 9th annual Passover wine tasting event. Cong. Bet Shalom 9th annual Passover wine tasting event. Cong. Bet Shalom 9th annual Passover wine tasting event. Cong. Bet Shalom 9th annual Passover wine tasting event. B’nai B’rith International Sahauro Lodge #763 breakfast. B’nai B’rith International Sahauro Lodge #763 breakfast. March 11, 2012 9:30 am Stewart Grabel, ombusman of the Pima Council of Aging, will present “Why the elderly are targeted for abuse and scams, and what we need to do about it.” Contact Honey… Cong. Or Chadash “Jewish Parenting in the New Century.” Cong. Or Chadash “Jewish Parenting in the New Century.” March 11, 2012 9:30 am Gila Saks, MSW, presents “How to fin happiness when your children are driving you crazy.” Temple Emanu-El Purim extravaganza, carnival and Purim Spiel Temple Emanu-El Purim extravaganza, carnival and Purim Spiel March 11, 2012 10:00 am “Beauty and the Feast” featuring music, dance, songs and stories. Followed by carnival with new games, food including hamantashen. Carnival tickets are 4/$1 in advance; 3/$1 at the door; wristbands… Jewish History Museum storytelling session, Jewish History Museum storytelling session, March 11, 2012 2:00 pm Barbara Leff discusses her poetry from “And God Said…A Brief History of Creation.” Contact Eileen Warshaw at 670-9073 or jhmtucson@gmail.com.	12 Jewish History Museum storytelling session, Jewish History Museum storytelling session, Jewish History Museum storytelling session, Cong. Or Chadash Let’s Do Lunch Cong. Or Chadash Let’s Do Lunch March 12, 2012 12:00 pm at Zinburger, with guest speaker, Dr. Seneca Eman. 512-8500. Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 happy hour Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 happy hour March 12, 2012 5:00 pm at Lodge on the Desert. RSVP by March 11 to Ellen at 795-5349. Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s League Esther’s Banquet, Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s League Esther’s Banquet, March 12, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm for women and their daughters, includes dinner and silent auction. RSVP by March 7 to Gail Mordka at 298-0531 or gmordka@g.net.	13 Cong. Anshei Israel Women’s League Esther’s Banquet, JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” March 13, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm by Marcia Gold via narrative, music and photography.	14 JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” JCC lecture, “The ‘Other’ Jews: The Sephardim of Spain” Cong. Anshei Israel Scholastic book fair Cong. Anshei Israel Scholastic book fair March 14, 2012 9:00 am - 1:30 pm and educational products for sale, benefits CAI’s preschool/kindergarten. Continues through March 16. Contact Kim at 745-5550, ext. 224. The Capitol Steps come to Centennial Hall to benefit UA Hillel The Capitol Steps come to Centennial Hall to benefit UA Hillel March 14, 2012 7:00 pm Capitol Steps, the music and political satire group that puts the “mock” in democracy comes to the University of Arizona Centennial Hall for one show only Wednesday, March 14, 2012,… Beth Shalom Temple Center musical Purim Spiel, Beth Shalom Temple Center musical Purim Spiel, March 14, 2012 7:00 pm “A Green Valley Jew in King Ahasuerius’ Court,” at the Temple Center. $10, refreshments. Send check with Purim Spiel in memo and name (s) for admission list (no tickets will… UA Hillel Foundation benefit concert with the Capital Steps UA Hillel Foundation benefit concert with the Capital Steps March 14, 2012 7:00 pm at Centennial Hall. Tickets $33 to $53 available at uapresents.org. Sponsorships available, contact Hillel at 624-6561. Temple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism Lilith Salon discussion. Temple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism Lilith Salon discussion. March 14, 2012 7:00 pm RSVP to Joy Miller-Friloh at 744-5145.	15 Temple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism Lilith Salon discussion. Temple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism Lilith Salon discussion. Temple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism Lilith Salon discussion. Temple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism Lilith Salon discussion. Jewish elder Access presents panel discussion “Older & Wiser: Keys to Aging Well for Older Adults & the People Who Love Them” Jewish elder Access presents panel discussion “Older & Wiser: Keys to Aging Well for Older Adults & the People Who Love Them” March 15, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Community Performance & Art Center. RSVP to Elaine Mami at 795-0300, ext. 2345. JCC Great Excursions JCC Great Excursions March 15, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm with Al Bleeker sharing experiences in new York. Refreshments. Free. RSVP by noon, March 13 at 299-3000, ext. 147. JFSA Northwest Men’s Group meeting JFSA Northwest Men’s Group meeting March 15, 2012 11:30 am at the Oro Valley Country Club with Dr. Howard Schwartz, M.D., visiting scholar at the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, presents “Jewish Medical Ethics: What Would Maimonides Say?” RSVP to… JCRC presents “Food Stamped — A documentary” JCRC presents “Food Stamped — A documentary” March 15, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the JCC. Free with donation of two cans of food. Followed by q & a session with the producers via Skype. RSVP to Jane Scott at 577-9393, ext. 114,…	16 JCRC presents “Food Stamped — A documentary” JCRC presents “Food Stamped — A documentary” Temple Emanu-El Girl Scout Shabbat dinner. Temple Emanu-El Girl Scout Shabbat dinner. March 16, 2012 5:30 pm Chicken provided; bring non-dairy side dish to share. Dinner followed by Shabbat Rocks! service at 6:30 p.m., with Girl Scouts as greeters (wear GS vest or sash). To participate, contact… Cong. Anshei Israel “Shir Hadash: A New Song” service and dinner Cong. Anshei Israel “Shir Hadash: A New Song” service and dinner March 16, 2012 5:45 pm led by cantorial soloist Emily Ellentuck. RSVP by March 12 to Barb at 745-5550, ext. 242.	17
18 Cong. Anshei Israel “Shir Hadash: A New Song” service and dinner Cong. Anshei Israel “Shir Hadash: A New Song” service and dinner Cong. Anshei Israel “Shir Hadash: A New Song” service and dinner Cong. Anshei Israel “Shir Hadash: A New Song” service and dinner Cong. Anshei Israel “Shir Hadash: A New Song” service and dinner Cong. Anshei Israel “Shir Hadash: A New Song” service and dinner Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 brunch Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 brunch March 18, 2012 9:30 am - 10:30 am at Temple Emanu-El. Ken Miller presents “The Religions and Cultures of Israel — Modern and Ancient.” Free with RSVP by noon, March 15 to Gail at 544-3602; otherwise $5. JFCS Cancer, Healing and Inspiration meeting JFCS Cancer, Healing and Inspiration meeting March 18, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the JCC. Contact andrea Siemens at 795-0300 or msiemens@comcast.net. JFSA-Weintraub Israel Center Parents of North American Israelis meeting JFSA-Weintraub Israel Center Parents of North American Israelis meeting March 18, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at JCC. Contact Jennifer Ferrell, 577-9393, ext. 133, or israelcenter@jfsa.org. JFSA Coalition for Jewish Education B’nai T’zedek Volunteer Day. JFSA Coalition for Jewish Education B’nai T’zedek Volunteer Day. March 18, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Contact Bryan Davis, 577-9393, ext. 124, or bdavis@jfsa.org. Jewish History Museum storytelling session Jewish History Museum storytelling session March 18, 2012 2:00 pm with Anna solomon, author of “The Little Bride.” Contact Eileen Warshaw at 670-9073. Temple Emanu-El movie, Temple Emanu-El movie, March 18, 2012 7:00 pm “The Arranged,” followed by discussion.	19 Temple Emanu-El movie, Temple Emanu-El movie, Jewish Community Foundation write-a-will workshop Jewish Community Foundation write-a-will workshop March 19, 2012 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm presented by Craig Hunter Wisnom, J.D., certified specialist in trust and estate law, at Handmaker. Refreshments. RSVP at 577-0388 or promise@jcftucson.org. Cong. Anshei Israel Love & Logic workshop series for parents. Cong. Anshei Israel Love & Logic workshop series for parents. March 19, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Continues May 14; attend one or more sessions, $20 per couple or $12 per person. RSVP to Kim at 745-5550, ext. 224.	20 Cong. Anshei Israel Love & Logic workshop series for parents. Cong. Anshei Israel Love & Logic workshop series for parents. Cong. Anshei Israel Love & Logic workshop series for parents. Cong. Anshei Israel Love & Logic workshop series for parents. JCC Boot Camp for the Brain JCC Boot Camp for the Brain March 20, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm presented by Paul Fisher. Continues March 27 and April 3. RSVP by March 15 to Helene at 299-3000, ext. 147. Cong. Or Chadash Women’s Passover Seder Cong. Or Chadash Women’s Passover Seder March 20, 2012 6:00 pm Sisterhood Seder led by Cantor Janece Cohen, at THA. $25. RSVP by March 1 to Edi at 624-3308 or Gail at 577-6551. Young Jewish Tucson happy hour. Young Jewish Tucson happy hour. March 20, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Contact Rebecca Goodman at 577-9393, ext. 119, or rgoodman@jfsa.org. Hebrew High open house Hebrew High open house March 20, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for incoming/prospective students and their parents, at Cong. Anshei Israel. Contact Sharon Glassberg at 577-9393 or sglassberg@jfsa.org.	21 Hebrew High open house Hebrew High open house Hebrew High open house Hebrew High open house Hebrew High open house Hebrew High open house Cong. Kol Simchah Cactus Kallah 2012 Cong. Kol Simchah Cactus Kallah 2012 March 21, 2012 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Windmill Inn of Tucson. Continues through Sunday, March 25. Visit cactuskallah.org for cost. Contact Rabbi Shafir Lobb at 247-4741 or rebshafir@earthlink.net. Cong. Anshei Israel Seniors 65+ Cong. Anshei Israel Seniors 65+ March 21, 2012 1:00 pm play “Jewpardy” hosted by Rabbi Robert Eisen, with prizes, refreshments. RSVP by March 16 to Barb at 745-5550, ext. 242, or barb@caiaz.org. University of Arizona Judaic Studies Yiddish Film Festival 2012 University of Arizona Judaic Studies Yiddish Film Festival 2012 March 21, 2012 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm featuring “The Forward: From Immigrants to Americans” (English with Yiddish subtitles) at UA Modern Languages Bldg., 413. Contact Jeanne Davenport at 626-5759 or sbsjudaic@email.arizona.edu. Tucson hebrew Academy art show. Tucson hebrew Academy art show. March 21, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Contact Jenny Lerner at 529-3888. Weintraub Israel Center/Cong. Or Chadash adult ed Weintraub Israel Center/Cong. Or Chadash adult ed March 21, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Israeli Democracy & Politics with journalist Alon Velan Cong. Anshei Israel “Passover Seder Heder” adult education class Cong. Anshei Israel “Passover Seder Heder” adult education class March 21, 2012 7:00 pm with Rabbis Robert Eisen and Ben Herman, includes tastings of two types of haroset. Bring at least one box of matzah for JFCS Passover food drive. RSVP by March 19…	22 Cong. Anshei Israel “Passover Seder Heder” adult education class Cong. Anshei Israel “Passover Seder Heder” adult education class Cong. Anshei Israel “Passover Seder Heder” adult education class Jewish Elder Access presents panel discussion “Older & Wiser: Keys to Aging Well for Older Adults & the People Who Love Them” Jewish Elder Access presents panel discussion “Older & Wiser: Keys to Aging Well for Older Adults & the People Who Love Them” March 22, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Tucson Medical Center, El Dorado Campus. RSVP to Elaine Mami at 795-0300, ext. 2345. Hadassah Arizona Centennial Celebration, Hadassah Arizona Centennial Celebration, March 22, 2012 5:30 pm at two locations: Cong. Bet Shalom in Tucson and private home in Green Valley. Hors d’oevres and desserts. RSVP by March 15 to Corinne Forti at 860-830-4100 or Ruth Osobow… Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “The Social and Ethical character of Human Existence: Emanuel Levinas and Judaism” Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “The Social and Ethical character of Human Existence: Emanuel Levinas and Judaism” March 22, 2012 7:00 pm at the UA Student Union Kiva Auditorium.	23 Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “The Social and Ethical character of Human Existence: Emanuel Levinas and Judaism” Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “The Social and Ethical character of Human Existence: Emanuel Levinas and Judaism” Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “The Social and Ethical character of Human Existence: Emanuel Levinas and Judaism” JFSA Northwest Division Shabbat dinner and service JFSA Northwest Division Shabbat dinner and service March 23, 2012 5:00 pm at Mountain View Country Club. RSVP to Blanche or Joel Waldstreicher at 818-9038. Service at 7 p., led by Rabbi Seltzer and cantorial soloist Leona Mitchell. Contact Joel Wyner at… Temple Emanu-El Northwest Shabbat dinner and service Temple Emanu-El Northwest Shabbat dinner and service March 23, 2012 6:00 pm at Westward Look Resort, with Rabbi Jason Holtz and soloist Bryce Megdal. Dinner, members, $11; nonmembers, $13. RSVP at 327-4501. Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70, RSVP by March 21 to Gail… Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Franz Rosenzweig’s Conception of Judaism: Too High a Price to Pay?” Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Franz Rosenzweig’s Conception of Judaism: Too High a Price to Pay?” March 23, 2012 7:30 pm at Shabbat evening service.	24 Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Franz Rosenzweig’s Conception of Judaism: Too High a Price to Pay?” Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Franz Rosenzweig’s Conception of Judaism: Too High a Price to Pay?” Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Franz Rosenzweig’s Conception of Judaism: Too High a Price to Pay?” Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Franz Rosenzweig’s Conception of Judaism: Too High a Price to Pay?” Temple Emanu-El Bilgray scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Franz Rosenzweig’s Conception of Judaism: Too High a Price to Pay?” Cong. Anshei Israel dedication of Amhowitz family ramp Cong. Anshei Israel dedication of Amhowitz family ramp March 24, 2012 9:00 am providing wheelchair access to the bimah, as part of Shabbat morning service. Temple Emanu-El scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Emil Frackenheim’s Legacy: Judaism and Tikkun Olam after the Holocaust”s Temple Emanu-El scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Morgan presents “Emil Frackenheim’s Legacy: Judaism and Tikkun Olam after the Holocaust”s March 24, 2012 12:00 pm at Rabbi’s Tish. Bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share. Temple Emanu-El Babies and Bagels “hike” Temple Emanu-El Babies and Bagels “hike” March 24, 2012 5:00 pm around Agua Caliente Lake includes Havdallah, picnic and craft activity. RSVP to Mila at 327-4501. 7th Annual Gootter Grand Slam 7th Annual Gootter Grand Slam March 24, 2012 6:30 pm to benefit Sudden Cardiac Death Research. Gala dinner honoring Dr. Gulshan and Neelam Sethi. Live auction, musical entertainment. Rebecca Katz Youth Library dance benefit Rebecca Katz Youth Library dance benefit March 24, 2012 7:30 pm at the University of Arizona Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, UA School of Dance. Benefits memorial library fund at Temple Emanu-El. Adults, $30; students, $15. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by complimentary…
25 Rebecca Katz Youth Library dance benefit Rebecca Katz Youth Library dance benefit Rebecca Katz Youth Library dance benefit Rebecca Katz Youth Library dance benefit Rebecca Katz Youth Library dance benefit 7th Annual Gootter Grand Slam tennis tournament 7th Annual Gootter Grand Slam tennis tournament March 25, 2012 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Event starts with health and wellness fair at 8:30 a.m., followed by doubles tournament at 9 am. Challenge match at noon features Murphy Jenson, Mikael Pernfors and UA football coach… Jewish War Veterans Friedman-Paul Post 201 breakfast meeting Jewish War Veterans Friedman-Paul Post 201 breakfast meeting March 25, 2012 9:15 am at B’nai B’rith Covenant House. Contact Seymour at 398-5360. Cong. Anshei Israel Third Annual “Keep on Truckin” family festival. Cong. Anshei Israel Third Annual “Keep on Truckin” family festival. March 25, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The expo will feature trucks of all kinds including antique army vehicles and race cars. Live music, rock climbing wall, food vendors. Benefits CAI youth education programs. Contact Barb at… Desert Caucus brunch with Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa) Desert Caucus brunch with Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa) March 25, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the JCC. Guests must be invited by member or by contacting Jennifer Miller Grant at 299-2410 or dcaucus@cox.net. UA Presents Noa and Mira Award concert, UA Presents Noa and Mira Award concert, March 25, 2012 6:30 pm Israeli and Palestinian singers. Cosponsored by Heartbeat of Israel, Weintraub Israel Center, JFSA, JCC, Temple Emanu-El. For tickets call 577-9393 or e-mail israelcenter@jfsa.org and a portion of the proceeds will…	26 UA Presents Noa and Mira Award concert, UA Presents Noa and Mira Award concert, UA Presents Noa and Mira Award concert, University of Arizona lecture “Did Alexander the Great visit Jerusalem?” University of Arizona lecture “Did Alexander the Great visit Jerusalem?” March 26, 2012 5:00 pm with Professor Getzel Cohen of the University of Cincinnati, sponsored by the Archeological Institute of America, Tucson chapter. Post-lecture reception. Temple Emanu-El Seventh Annual Women of Reform Judaism Seder Temple Emanu-El Seventh Annual Women of Reform Judaism Seder March 26, 2012 6:00 pm led by Cantorial Soloist Marjorie Hochberg and Julie Zorn. Chicken or vegetarian dinner. Bring your tambourine and a box of kosher-for-Passover matzoh ball soup for JFCS. RSVP by March 19… Tucson Tikkun Community presents “Legacy of Memory — Arizona’s War on the Reaching of Ethnic Studies” Tucson Tikkun Community presents “Legacy of Memory — Arizona’s War on the Reaching of Ethnic Studies” March 26, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with Salvador A. Gabaldon, winner of the UA “In Defense of Good Teaching” award at Sonora Cohousing multipurpose room. Contact Michael Zaccaria at zaccarim@comcast.net.	27 Tucson Tikkun Community presents “Legacy of Memory — Arizona’s War on the Reaching of Ethnic Studies” Tucson Tikkun Community presents “Legacy of Memory — Arizona’s War on the Reaching of Ethnic Studies” Tucson Tikkun Community presents “Legacy of Memory — Arizona’s War on the Reaching of Ethnic Studies” JFSA Real Estate and Allied Professionals event JFSA Real Estate and Allied Professionals event March 27, 2012 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Contact Karen graham at 577-9393, ext. 118, or kgraham@jfsa.org. JFSA Northwest program committee meeting JFSA Northwest program committee meeting March 27, 2012 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Contact Anne Lowe at 577-9393, ext. 130, or alowe@jfsa.org. JFSA Northwest Torah study JFSA Northwest Torah study March 27, 2012 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	28 JFSA Northwest Torah study UA Hillel Foundation’s annual Holocaust vigil UA Hillel Foundation’s annual Holocaust vigil March 28, 2012 12:00 pm on the UA Mall, continues through 12:30 p.m. on March 29. uahillel.org.	29 UA Hillel Foundation’s annual Holocaust vigil UA Hillel Foundation’s annual Holocaust vigil UA Hillel Foundation’s annual Holocaust vigil UA Hillel Foundation’s annual Holocaust vigil Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” March 29, 2012 12:00 pm – April 7, 2012 5:00 pm “Pop-up gallery” exhibit at 3001 E. Skyline (in gallery row) through April 7. Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 12-5 p.m., closing event April 7, 5-8 p.m. Young Jewish Tucson happy hour Young Jewish Tucson happy hour March 29, 2012 5:30 pm at Noble Hops. RSVP to Rebecca at rgoodman@jfsa.org or 577-9393. “Kosher Foods and Dietary Laws” “Kosher Foods and Dietary Laws” March 29, 2012 6:00 pm presented by Lori Riegel, religious and cultural education coordinator at Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging, at Himmel Park Library. Contact Suzanne.Parker@pima. gov. Weintraub Israel Center and Tucson Jewish Community Library present “Israel to Go” free seminar Weintraub Israel Center and Tucson Jewish Community Library present “Israel to Go” free seminar March 29, 2012 7:00 pm to help plan trips, with communityshaliach Guy Gelbart. Contact Jennifer Ferrell, 577-9393, ext. 133, or israelcenter@jfsa.org.	30 Weintraub Israel Center and Tucson Jewish Community Library present “Israel to Go” free seminar Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” March 29, 2012 12:00 pm – April 7, 2012 5:00 pm “Pop-up gallery” exhibit at 3001 E. Skyline (in gallery row) through April 7. Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 12-5 p.m., closing event April 7, 5-8 p.m.	31 Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” Art exhibit – Gary Swimmer, “A Decade in Quicksand” March 29, 2012 12:00 pm – April 7, 2012 5:00 pm “Pop-up gallery” exhibit at 3001 E. Skyline (in gallery row) through April 7. Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 12-5 p.m., closing event April 7, 5-8 p.m. Cong. Anshei Israel book club Cong. Anshei Israel book club March 31, 2012 12:00 pm discusses “Great House” by Nicole Krauss. Cotact Vicki at vickauf@juno.com or Rayna at 887-8358. “All That Jazz” honoring and starring Stuart Mellan, “All That Jazz” honoring and starring Stuart Mellan, March 31, 2012 7:30 pm JFSA president and CEO, at the JCC. Live music, food, ash bar. Tribute journal opportunities available. RSVP by March 16 at jewishtucson.org, 577-9393, or gbarnhill@jfsa.org.