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			1 Cong. Anshei Israel volunteers with Opportunity Deep Freeze/Project Hospitality Cong. Anshei Israel volunteers with Opportunity Deep Freeze/Project Hospitality Cong. Anshei Israel volunteers with Opportunity Deep Freeze/Project Hospitality February 1, 2012 5:00 pm at Temple Emanu-El. Bring donations of non-perishable food, used jackets/hats/gloves and new socks, blankets and travel-sized toiletries to Cong. Anshei Israel lobby. Also Feb. 15. Contact Hedy Feuer at 885-8819…	2 Cong. Anshei Israel volunteers with Opportunity Deep Freeze/Project Hospitality Cong. Anshei Israel volunteers with Opportunity Deep Freeze/Project Hospitality JFSA Shalom Tucsoncoffee break JFSA Shalom Tucsoncoffee break February 2, 2012 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at the JCC. Contact Anne Lowe at 577-9393, ext. 130, or alowe@jfsa.org. Northwest Division and the Sun city Havurah present film, “This Song is Old,” Northwest Division and the Sun city Havurah present film, “This Song is Old,” February 2, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm about B’nei Menashe Jews of India, followed by talk with producer Sabra Minkus, at Sun City Social Hall. Refreshments. Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70, contact Gail at 544-3602.	3 Northwest Division and the Sun city Havurah present film, “This Song is Old,” Northwest Division and the Sun city Havurah present film, “This Song is Old,” Temple Emanu-El Tot Kabbalat Rodeo Shabbat dinner and service. Temple Emanu-El Tot Kabbalat Rodeo Shabbat dinner and service. February 3, 2012 5:30 pm Chicken provided; families bring a non-dairy dish to share. Followed at 6:15 p.m. by Tot Kabbalat service and oneg. Dress in western duds. RSVP for dinner at 327-4501. Temple Emanu-El Adult Tu B’Shevat wine tasting Seder and Shabbat dinner Temple Emanu-El Adult Tu B’Shevat wine tasting Seder and Shabbat dinner February 3, 2012 5:30 pm led by Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon, followed by dinner. RSVP by Feb. 1 at 327-4501. Followed at 7:30 p.m. by Shabbat Shirah service with Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon, cantorial soloist…	4 Temple Emanu-El Adult Tu B’Shevat wine tasting Seder and Shabbat dinner Temple Emanu-El Adult Tu B’Shevat wine tasting Seder and Shabbat dinner Temple Emanu-El Adult Tu B’Shevat wine tasting Seder and Shabbat dinner Temple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism Shabbat Temple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism Shabbat February 4, 2012 10:00 am followed by lunch. Held simultaneously with Cong. Emet Ve Shalom WRJ Havdallah service in Israel, with drash and recipe exchange. Cong. Anshei Israel book club Cong. Anshei Israel book club February 4, 2012 12:00 pm discusses “Kitchen Table Wisdom” by Rachel Remen. Contact Vicki at vickaug@juno.com or Rayna at 887-8358. JFSA 2nd Annual Hava Tequila Bash. JFSA 2nd Annual Hava Tequila Bash. February 4, 2012 8:00 pm Open bar, desserts and DJ. Contact Karen Graham at 577-9393, ext 118 or kgraham@jfsa.org.
5 JFSA 2nd Annual Hava Tequila Bash. JFSA 2nd Annual Hava Tequila Bash. JFSA 2nd Annual Hava Tequila Bash. JFSA 2nd Annual Hava Tequila Bash. JFSA 2nd Annual Hava Tequila Bash. Cong. Anshei Israel 12th Annual Men’s Club “World Wide Wrap.” Cong. Anshei Israel 12th Annual Men’s Club “World Wide Wrap.” February 5, 2012 9:30 am Experienced “wrappers” and religious school students, grades 5-6, join in the mitzvah of putting on tefillin. Includes breakfast buffet . Men’s Club members and their children, free; guests, $4. Contact… Cong. Or Chadash presents “Jewish Parenting in the New Century” Cong. Or Chadash presents “Jewish Parenting in the New Century” February 5, 2012 9:30 am on talking to kids about drugs and alcohol, with facilitator Selina Garces, MSW. Members, free; nonmembers, $36. Cong. Chaverim Tu B’Shevat Seder, potluck and kugel cook-off. Cong. Chaverim Tu B’Shevat Seder, potluck and kugel cook-off. February 5, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Includes volunteer landscaping activity. RSVP to Hillary at education@chaverim.net or Ari at lilheebster65@yahoo.com. CAI Connection (50+, couples and singles) Tu B’Shevat Seder and dairy potluck CAI Connection (50+, couples and singles) Tu B’Shevat Seder and dairy potluck February 5, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at community clubhouse of member. RSVP by Feb. 3 to Helen at 990-8989 or negevdesertgirl@yahoo.com for directions and to say what dish you’ll bring to share. Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 Tu B’Shevat Seder and dairy potluck Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 Tu B’Shevat Seder and dairy potluck February 5, 2012 5:00 pm at Catalina Del Ray Clubhouse. RSVP by Feb. 3 to Helen Salvay at 990-8989.	6 Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 Tu B’Shevat Seder and dairy potluck Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 Tu B’Shevat Seder and dairy potluck Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70 Tu B’Shevat Seder and dairy potluck JFSA Coalition for Jewish Education adult education class, “Attaining a Heart of Wisdom: A Blueprint for Living” JFSA Coalition for Jewish Education adult education class, “Attaining a Heart of Wisdom: A Blueprint for Living” February 6, 2012 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm with Devorah Coryell, at the Jewish Federation. Four-week series continues Feb. 13, 20 and 27. $100 plus $25 book fee. Contact Suzanne amidor at 577-9393, ext. 121, or samador@jfsa.org. PJ Library and Tucson Hebrew Academy storytelling and craft activities PJ Library and Tucson Hebrew Academy storytelling and craft activities February 6, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Tucson Hebrew Academy. Contact Mary Ellen Loebl at 577-9393, ext. 138, or pjlibrarytucson@jfsa.org. JFSA Hadassah Southern Arizona book club JFSA Hadassah Southern Arizona book club February 6, 2012 6:30 pm discusses “One Thousand White Women — The Journals of May Dodd” by Jim Fergus. Location TBA. Contact Anne Lowe at 577-9393, ext. 130, or alowe@jfsa.org.	7 JFSA Hadassah Southern Arizona book club JFSA Hadassah Southern Arizona book club JFSA Hadassah Southern Arizona book club Jewish Community Foundation Endowment Book of Life Signing Event Jewish Community Foundation Endowment Book of Life Signing Event February 7, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm recognizing Carol Karsch and featuring Areivim partners. Light supper, babysitting and children’s activities. RSVP to 577-0388 or promise@jcftucson.org. Cong. Anshei Israel 92Y Live! broadcast Cong. Anshei Israel 92Y Live! broadcast February 7, 2012 6:15 pm via satellite from New York City, “Unprotected Texts: Controversial Elements in the Bible” by biblical scholars Bart Ehrman and Jennifer Wright Knust. Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70, contact Gail at 544-3602. Zócalo Presents: Does Arizona History Matter? Zócalo Presents: Does Arizona History Matter? February 7, 2012 6:30 pm Zócalo free talk at The Hotel Congress entitled, “Does Arizona History Matter?” on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Tom Zoeller, author of “A Safeway in Arizona: What the Gabrielle…	8 Zócalo Presents: Does Arizona History Matter? Temple Emanu-El Sefer book club discusses Temple Emanu-El Sefer book club discusses February 8, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm “A Model World and Other Stories” by Michael Chabon, led by Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon.	9 Temple Emanu-El Sefer book club discusses Temple Emanu-El Sefer book club discusses JFSA NW Division men’s group JFSA NW Division men’s group February 9, 2012 11:30 am meeting at Metropolitan Grill. Howard Ball, professor emeritus at University of Vermont, presents “Hidden from the world: The Saving of Bulgarian Jews.” RSVP to bobgershon@hotmail.com. JFSA Weintraub Israel Center-Tucson Hebrew Academy Tu B’Shevat Arty Party JFSA Weintraub Israel Center-Tucson Hebrew Academy Tu B’Shevat Arty Party February 9, 2012 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm with craft activities at the JCC. Children under 12, $5. Contact Jennifer Ferrell at 577-9393, ext. 133, or israelcenter@jfsa.org.	10 JFSA Weintraub Israel Center-Tucson Hebrew Academy Tu B’Shevat Arty Party JFSA Weintraub Israel Center-Tucson Hebrew Academy Tu B’Shevat Arty Party JFSA Weintraub Israel Center-Tucson Hebrew Academy Tu B’Shevat Arty Party JFSA Weintraub Israel Center-Tucson Hebrew Academy Tu B’Shevat Arty Party JFSA Weintraub Israel Center-Tucson Hebrew Academy Tu B’Shevat Arty Party Friends of the Library Book Sale Friends of the Library Book Sale February 10, 2012 9:00 am – February 13, 2012 4:00 pm Friends of the Pima County Public Library is having a book sale Friday through Monday, February 10th through 13th, 9 am-4 pm, at the Book Barn on 2230 N. Country… Cong. Kol Simchah Torah procession Cong. Kol Simchah Torah procession February 10, 2012 5:00 pm to new home at the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S. Scott Ave., as part of Arizona Centennial Celebration. Starts at Jewish History Museum, 564 S. Stone Ave. Followed by… Temple Emanu-El Family Rock Shabbat. Temple Emanu-El Family Rock Shabbat. February 10, 2012 5:30 pm Chicken provided; bring a non-dairy dish to share. Followed by service at 6:30 p.m. RSVP for dinner at 327-4501. Cong. Or Chadash Brotherhood Shabbat service Cong. Or Chadash Brotherhood Shabbat service February 10, 2012 6:30 pm with adult choir. Neil Simon’s “Prisoner of 2nd Avenue” Neil Simon’s “Prisoner of 2nd Avenue” February 10, 2012 7:30 pm Festival Repertory Theatre is presenting Neil Simon’s “Prisoner of 2nd Avenue” Feb 10 through Feb 26 at the Cabaret Theater of the Temple of Music & Art. The shows are…	11 Neil Simon’s “Prisoner of 2nd Avenue” Neil Simon’s “Prisoner of 2nd Avenue” Neil Simon’s “Prisoner of 2nd Avenue” Friends of the Library Book Sale Friends of the Library Book Sale February 10, 2012 9:00 am – February 13, 2012 4:00 pm Friends of the Pima County Public Library is having a book sale Friday through Monday, February 10th through 13th, 9 am-4 pm, at the Book Barn on 2230 N. Country… Jewish History Museum free admission for Arizona Centennial Celebration. Jewish History Museum free admission for Arizona Centennial Celebration. February 11, 2012 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Contact Eileen Warshaw at 670-9073 or jhmtucson@gmail.com. Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner February 11, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm with Israeli artists at private home. Contact Rebecca Goodman at 577-9393, ext. 119, or rgoodman@jfsa.org.
12 Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner Young Jewish Tucson Tu B’Shevat dinner Friends of the Library Book Sale Friends of the Library Book Sale February 10, 2012 9:00 am – February 13, 2012 4:00 pm Friends of the Pima County Public Library is having a book sale Friday through Monday, February 10th through 13th, 9 am-4 pm, at the Book Barn on 2230 N. Country… Cong. Anshei Israel Tu B’Shevat in the Park Cong. Anshei Israel Tu B’Shevat in the Park February 12, 2012 8:30 am - 9:30 am at McDonald Park. Visit Seder stations, plant parsley seedlings, Israeli dancing, nature walk. No charge, but reservations required. RSVP to Kim at 745-5550, ext. 224, or edasst@caiaz.org. Hadassah Southern Arizona mah jongg tournament, Hadassah Southern Arizona mah jongg tournament, February 12, 2012 9:30 am - 3:00 pm includes lunch and prizes. Proceeds benefit Young Judea and youth aliyah. At Skyline Country Club. $36; register by Feb. 1. Send check payable to Hadassah with name, address, phone number… Temple Emanu-El Babies and Bagels Club Temple Emanu-El Babies and Bagels Club February 12, 2012 10:00 am visits Tucson Village Farm for “Growing Forward” program. Contact Mila at 327-4501. JFCS CHAI Circle (Cancer, Healing and Inspiration for Jewish Women) meeting JFCS CHAI Circle (Cancer, Healing and Inspiration for Jewish Women) meeting February 12, 2012 10:00 am with Peggy Holt Wagner LPC, CTRS, co-author of “The Everett Principle: How to Achieve the Summit of Your Life,” at the JCC in the library. RSVP to Andrea Siemens at… JFSA-Weintraub Israel Center Parents of North American Israelis meeting JFSA-Weintraub Israel Center Parents of North American Israelis meeting February 12, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the JCC. Contact Jennifer Ferrell at 577-9393, ext. 133, or israelcenter@jfsa.org. Temple Emanu-El Babies and Bagels club Temple Emanu-El Babies and Bagels club February 12, 2012 10:00 am visits Tucson Village Farm for “Growing Forward” program. Contact Mila at 327-4501.	13 Temple Emanu-El Babies and Bagels club Temple Emanu-El Babies and Bagels club Friends of the Library Book Sale Friends of the Library Book Sale February 10, 2012 9:00 am – February 13, 2012 4:00 pm Friends of the Pima County Public Library is having a book sale Friday through Monday, February 10th through 13th, 9 am-4 pm, at the Book Barn on 2230 N. Country… Shaol Pozez Memorial Lecture Series presents “An Evening with Madame F” Shaol Pozez Memorial Lecture Series presents “An Evening with Madame F” February 13, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm featuring Claudia Stevens, musician and visiting scholar from the College of William and Mary, at the JCC. See judaic.arizona.edu/pozez. Contact Jeanne Davenport at 626-5759 or sbsjudaic@email.arizona.edu.	14	15 Shaol Pozez Memorial Lecture Series presents “An Evening with Madame F” Shaol Pozez Memorial Lecture Series presents “An Evening with Madame F” Shaol Pozez Memorial Lecture Series presents “An Evening with Madame F” Shaol Pozez Memorial Lecture Series presents “An Evening with Madame F” Cong. Anshei Israel volunteers with Opearion Deep Freeze/Project Hospitality Cong. Anshei Israel volunteers with Opearion Deep Freeze/Project Hospitality February 15, 2012 5:00 pm at Temple Emanu-El. Bring donations of non-perishable food, used jackets/hats/gloves and new socks, blankets and travel-sized toiletries to Cong. Anshei Israel lobby. Contact Hedy Feuer at 885-8819 or Jane Poliakoff… Weintraub Israel Center/Cong. Or Chadash adult ed Weintraub Israel Center/Cong. Or Chadash adult ed February 15, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm “The U.S.-Israel Relationship” with Ambassador David Dunford Weintraub Israel Center and Cong. Or Chadash adult education program, “The U.S. -Israel Relationship” Weintraub Israel Center and Cong. Or Chadash adult education program, “The U.S. -Israel Relationship” February 15, 2012 6:30 pm with Ambassador David Dunford, at Or Chadash. Free for Heartbeat of Israel pass holders and COC members; otherwise $36 for series. Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70, contact Gail at 554-3602. JCC presents Dr. John Newport, JCC presents Dr. John Newport, February 15, 2012 6:30 pm author of “The Tucson Tragedy.”	16 JCC presents Dr. John Newport, JCC presents Dr. John Newport, JCC presents Dr. John Newport, JFSA Northwest Division presents Tani Bahti, R.N., on “Navigating the Storm — Tools for the Caregivers” JFSA Northwest Division presents Tani Bahti, R.N., on “Navigating the Storm — Tools for the Caregivers” February 16, 2012 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Rancho Vistoso Urgent Care Center. RSVP to Elaine Mami at 795-0300, ext. 2345. “No Place to Go” art exhibit “No Place to Go” art exhibit February 16, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Marshall LeKAE Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming art exhibit by Los Angeles based artist Pat Berger, whose poignant paintings of homelessness have raised awareness and consciousness about… JFSA Northwest Division Torah study JFSA Northwest Division Torah study February 16, 2012 6:30 pm at Wells Fargo Advisors. Contact Anne Lowe at 577-9393, ext. 130, or alowe@jfsa.org.	17 JFSA Northwest Division Torah study JFSA Northwest Division Torah study Temple Emanu-El Northwest Shabbat dinner and service Temple Emanu-El Northwest Shabbat dinner and service February 17, 2012 6:00 pm with Rabbi Jason Holtz at Westward Look Resort. RSVP at 327-4501. Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70, call Gail at 544-3602. Temple Emanu-El “Preparing to Pray” Temple Emanu-El “Preparing to Pray” February 17, 2012 6:30 pm featuring meditative techniques, followed at 7:30 p.m. by Kabbalistic Shabbat service with Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon, cantorial soloist Marjorie Hochberg and guitarist Steve Schulman.	18
19 Temple Emanu-El “Preparing to Pray” Temple Emanu-El “Preparing to Pray” JFSA Women’s Philanthropy Connections brunch JFSA Women’s Philanthropy Connections brunch February 19, 2012 10:00 am featuring actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik. $36 plus a minimum $180 pledge to the JFSA Annual Campaign ($18 for students). RSVP by Feb. 7 to Karen Graham at 577-9393, ext.… Temple Emanu-El movie, Temple Emanu-El movie, February 19, 2012 6:00 pm “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired.” Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70, call Gail at 544-3602.	20	21	22 Temple Emanu-El movie, Weintraub Israel Center/Cong. Or Chadash adult ed Weintraub Israel Center/Cong. Or Chadash adult ed February 22, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm “The Israel-Arab Conflict” with Daniel Karsch	23 Weintraub Israel Center/Cong. Or Chadash adult ed JFSA Northwest Division Rosh Chodesh women’s event JFSA Northwest Division Rosh Chodesh women’s event February 23, 2012 7:00 pm with Beverly Pollock, author and playwright, at private home in Saddlebrooke. RSVP to Anne Lowe for directions at 577-9393, ext. 130, or alowe@jfsa.org.	24 JFSA Northwest Division Rosh Chodesh women’s event JFSA Northwest Division Rosh Chodesh women’s event JFSA Northwest Division Rosh Chodesh women’s event Tucson Fringe Theater Festival Tucson Fringe Theater Festival February 24, 2012 Come and support innovative local theater at the 2nd annual Tucson Fringe Festival, held downtown from February 24th to the 26th. This exciting weekend will be filled with 18 theater… Institute for Judaic Studies Shabbat dinner Institute for Judaic Studies Shabbat dinner February 24, 2012 5:00 pm at Saddlebrooke’s Mountain View Country Club, followed at 7 p.m. by service with Rabbi Sandy Seltzer and cantorial soloist Leona Mitchell. RSVP for dinner to Jacquelyn Feller at 818-9413. Contact… Temple Emanu-El Rodeo Shabbat Temple Emanu-El Rodeo Shabbat February 24, 2012 7:30 pm with Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon and cantorial soloist Marjorie Hochberg. Wear your western duds.	25 Temple Emanu-El Rodeo Shabbat Temple Emanu-El Rodeo Shabbat Temple Emanu-El Rodeo Shabbat Temple Emanu-El Rodeo Shabbat Temple Emanu-El Wandering Jews Shabbat hike and service Temple Emanu-El Wandering Jews Shabbat hike and service February 25, 2012 8:00 am to Wasson Peak in the Tucson Mountains, led by Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon. Meet at the trailhead, 1 mile past Arizona Desert Sonora Museum on the right. Handi-Dogs Presents Paul Owens, the ‘Original’ Dog Whisperer Handi-Dogs Presents Paul Owens, the ‘Original’ Dog Whisperer February 25, 2012 10:00 am - 12:30 pm One Day Only in Tucson – Paws for a Peaceful World Tour, benefiting Handi-Dogs! Internationally acclaimed dog trainer and best-selling author, Paul Owens, the ‘Original’ Dog Whisperer, will review the… Young Jewish Tucson hike Young Jewish Tucson hike February 25, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in Sabino Canyon. Contact Rebecca Goodman at 577-9393, ext. 119, or rgoodman@jfsa.org. 2012 AZ Bedrace 2012 AZ Bedrace February 25, 2012 11:00 am Bridging AZ (Arizona’s only Furniture Bank) is putting on its annual Bedrace to support the “Buy a Kid a Bed Campaign.” Bridging AZ supplies furniture and household items for over 100 social service agencies…
26 2012 AZ Bedrace 2012 AZ Bedrace Jewish History Museum Story Telling Festival Jewish History Museum Story Telling Festival February 26, 2012 2:00 pm with Nancy Miller, author of “What They Saved: Pieces of a Jewish Past.” JHM mebers, free; nonmembers, $5. 670-9073 or jewishhistorymuseum.org. Cong. Anshei Israel Seniors Western Gala. Cong. Anshei Israel Seniors Western Gala. February 26, 2012 6:30 pm Meal plus entertainment by singer/guitarist Chris Minker. $10. RSVP by Feb. 21 to Barb at 745-5550, ext. 242, or barb@caiaz.org.	27 Cong. Anshei Israel Seniors Western Gala. Cong. Anshei Israel Seniors Western Gala. Weintraub Israel Center presents “Today’s Media in Israel” Weintraub Israel Center presents “Today’s Media in Israel” February 27, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm with Alon Velan, Israeli Broadcasting Authority reporter and editor, at JCC. RSVP at 577-9393, ext. 133, ir israelcenter@jfsa.org. Rei’ut Jewish Singles 50-70, contact Gail at 544-3602. Tucson Tikkun Community Tucson Tikkun Community February 27, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm discusses “Real World Application of Tikkun Principles” at Sonora Cohousing multipurpose room. Contact Michael Zaccaria at zaccarim@comcast.net.	28 Tucson Tikkun Community Tucson Tikkun Community JFSA Northwest Division campaign event, “When It Comes to Israel, Why is the World Silent?” JFSA Northwest Division campaign event, “When It Comes to Israel, Why is the World Silent?” February 28, 2012 7:00 am - 7:00 pm with Laura Green, officer of AIPAC, Hadassah and AIFl at Hilton El Conquistador. Dessert reception, silent auction, plus minimum $180 household contribution to 2012 JFSA campaign. RSVP by Feb. 22… JFSA Real Estate and Professionals event JFSA Real Estate and Professionals event February 28, 2012 5:30 pm at Hacienda del Sol. Nonmembers, $40. Contact Karen Graham at 577-9393, ext. 118, or kgraham@jfsa.org.	29	30	31