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Chef’s Corner by Lucia Schnitzer Family Time by Debra Rich Gettleman To Life! by Amy Hirshberg Lederman

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paycheck.”

For the next phase, Mark will be making a couple of It’s apparent that Mark Einhorn is one of those people improvements. “With these skills, they are somewhere who doesn’t require much sleep. He is a husband, father in the cloud. As long as I keep that infrastructure up and of four, vice president of information risk management, running, the game will be available indefinitely,” says rabbi, gabbai at Ohr HaTorah synagogue, paper cut Mark. “Aside from (paying for) Amazon, the skill is free. artist and magician. So when he saw the Alexa Skills Go to the Amazon app, look for Lemonade Stand and Challenge: Kids contest, naturally open it.” he just had to create a skill to Mark has developed apps for submit. A “skill” on the Alexa other companies but believes device is synonymous with an “app” that Amazon has the best for a mobile device. platform. “They are giving The name of the skill that he developers money and what submitted is called Lemonade they need – better than Google, Stand. Lemonade Stand is based Microsoft or Siri,” he says. “If on a 1970s computer game of the you look at Microsoft, you think same name that Mark played as of software and the Xbox; when a child. It simulates operating a you look at Google, you think of lemonade stand. The player tells a search engine. With Amazon, the Alexa how many cups they they are the largest offering want to sell, how many signs to of server infrastructure on the use for advertising, and then set planet – more than everyone what your price will be for a cup of else combined. They not just lemonade. It also gives the weather selling stuff anymore, they are forecast, teaching kids about involved in dozens of these probability along with business micro-businesses.” skills. The player then makes or Amazon has announced loses money depending on the its next contest, Life Hacks weather, the choices they've made, Challenge, and Mark has and behind-the-scenes random already had his idea approved supply/demand simulation factors. to enter the competition. A “life “The Alexa platform was hack” is anything that makes Mark Einhorn launched about three years ago, and everyday tasks faster, easier and I was one of the first 1,000 skills more delightful. that were created for it,” says Mark. Now about 30,000 His idea for this contest came from a common skills are available. “I created a couple of games initially, inconvenience. If you want to connect to Wi-Fi when you and then I set it aside for a little bit. Then I happened to are at a restaurant or coffee shop, you typically need to go see this competition, and I thought I know I can create to the counter and ask for the network ID and password. something really great for this.”

With Mark’s ‘WiFi Code’ you could go to an Alexa Mark won “Best Educational Skill” for Lemonade device at the business and say, “Alexa, open Wi-Fi code,” Stand – one of five bonus prizes ($7,500) awarded. and then Alexa plays a special tone, and your phone There were thousands of developers who registered and recognizes the tone and it automatically connects you. submitted ideas.

“The tone has the network ID and password encoded “Amazon is so eager for this voice-first to take off and in it,” says Mark. “You just need an application on your be the leader they are pumping in millions of dollars on phone to make it work.” It works similar to a QR code; contests,” says Mark. “Every time people use my game, only it’s for sound. when it reaches a certain threshold, they send you a He will find out if he has won this contest in July. In

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the meantime, he continues to find other ways to challenge himself.

He is currently working on his second rabbinic ordination. For his first ordination, “I was with a group of 10 people, and we studied over two years. The final exam was open book, but it took about 20 hours to complete. It was a very rigorous, long process but very fulfilling.”

Mark feels that it is essential for his children to see him do these types of things. “It’s good for your kids to see their parent accomplishing things, doing things that are more than just being a parent – and more than just your job,” he says.

His entrepreneur spirit is rubbing off on his youngest son Shimon, who is 12 years old.

At the Passover table, the family was talking about starting a YouTube channel. While they were sharing ideas, Shimon came up with the idea of a channel on fist bumping. A fist bump gesture is similar in meaning to a handshake or high five.

“He did this little dance with this shtick where he called it a random fist bump,” says Mark. The next thing you know, Mark and Shimon were at the Scottsdale Quarter shopping complex making their first video.

“I told Shimon, here are our rules, we are going up to people first, and we are asking them if they want to be on the video – no sabotaging people,” says Mark. “It’s something fun for us to do and it’s controlled.

It’s a learning opportunity. I’m learning about photography and social media marketing, and it’s building confidence in Shimon.”

Their goal is to get 1,000 random fist bumps. Mark designed a logo and had T-shirts and hats made for when they go out. “I said to Shimon we don’t do things just half here – when we go, we go all in.”

To sign up for Lemonade Stand, visit amazon.com/Mark-EinhornLemonade-Stand/. To see Mark’s business page, visit bitzki.com.

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Business

Pizza Luna: Portland couple makes dough during retirement

By Mala Blomquist

When Tracy Frankel came to Tucson almost two years ago, she thought that she and her husband, Marc, were entering semi-retirement. As it turns out, Marc had other plans.

The couple came from Portland, OR, where they own Pizzicato Pizza and Lovejoy Bakers. They started Pizzicato in 1989 and Lovejoy in 2009. They currently have 15 Pizzicato locations in the Portland metro area along with two retail locations for Lovejoy Bakers in addition to a large production bakery.

“We have been coming to the Tucson area for years.

We love the desert, and we love Tucson specifically,” says Tracy. “We decided that our business in Portland was in very good hands with our CEO and we’ve been grooming him for the moment when we would be ready to step away for a bit. I thought we were going to go be in semiretirement in Tucson, but that apparently is not in my husband’s vocabulary.”

They were in Tucson six months before Marc decided that they should open up a pizzeria in Tucson. “That’s just part of his personality,” says Tracy. Having been an 12 JUNE/JULY 2018 | ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE

entrepreneur and business owner for so long, he missed connecting with the community. “He loves the interaction with people. He feels like it is a direct give and take situation, and it feels very authentic to him – and he missed that.”

The couple didn’t want just to open up another location of Pizzicato. That business has been established for so long, people have their favorite items, and there is not much room for experimentation. Since Marc is also a chef, he wanted something that allowed him to be more creative and to try different techniques for Pizza Luna.

One of those different techniques is how they prepare their pizza dough. It’s similar to the process used in making artisan bread and something they use at Lovejoy Bakers. “It’s a three-day, cold-fermentation process,” says Tracy. “It makes the crust have a fermented, slightly sour flavor, not a true sourdough but a hint of sour, and the texture is both feathery and substantial at the same time.

It has a crunch but it’s very, very tender on the inside. It’s sensational.”

Marc and Tracy both went through months of research and development trying to get the crust exactly how they wanted it – and they have been in the bakery business

for nine years! It was an essential element that they wanted to be unique to Pizza Luna. They use a different preparation method for their dough at Pizzicato. The mixture has the same ingredients; flour, water, yeast and salt, but in Portland it’s a 12-hour process instead of three days.

Once the dough is ready, the pizza is topped using “the absolute highest-quality ingredients and a light touch” and then cooked in a very hot oven for a short period of time. “The high heat creates what’s called a ‘leopard spot,’ ” says Tracy. “We use an electric oven that we have set around 800 degrees – in Italy, they used wood-fired ovens – it kind of lightly sears the crust on the outside and renders a fabulous flavor.”

Pizza Luna is open every day of the week except Monday; that way the whole staff gets a full day off.

“It’s very much a lifestyleoriented place in terms of employment,” says Tracy.

“That is very important to us. We offer lots of fabulous benefits including health insurance. It’s very important for us to treat our employees the way that they should be treated.”

The Frankels have two daughters who are 25 and 27, and although they worked at the restaurants when they were younger, they are now following their own paths.

Pizza Luna does have an interesting family connection to its name. Tracy is an equestrian and Luna was the name of one of her horses. “We both loved how it sounded, and we both loved her very much, so we decided to name it after her,” says Tracy. Unfortunately, Luna passed away unexpectedly, so having her name on the business has taken on a much greater significance for the couple.

They are looking forward to spending more time in Tucson and since they go back and forth a lot between Arizona and Portland Tracy admits that they won’t be “true Arizonans” until they spend an entire summer here.

Pizza Luna is located at 1101 N. Wilmot Road in Tucson. For more information, visit pizza-luna.com.

OPPOSITE PAGE: The pizza crust at Pizza Luna is made with a three-day, cold-fermentation process.

LEFT: Tracey and Marc Frankel at the opening of Pizza Luna in Tucson.

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Dr. Carey Herbert

Debbie Yunker Kail

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Dr. Carey Herbert joins Rose Law Group Scottsdale based Rose Law Group is proud to announce that Dr. Carey Herbert has been selected as chair of the firm’s Corporate and Business Transactions Department.

Before joining Rose Law Group, Dr. Herbert served as president and assistant general counsel for a real estate investment sponsor in Scottsdale.

“Dr. Herbert is the ideal choice to chair our Business and Corporate Transactions Department,” said Rose Law Group Founder and President Jordan Rose. “This Department demands someone with a diverse background in law and business and Dr. Herbert certainly meets that demand, and then some. Indeed, when it comes to overseeing the constantly changing landscapes involving corporate and business transactions, the doctor is in.”

“I am excited to take on this new role as chair of the Business and Corporate Transactions Department,” said Dr. Herbert. “Rose Law Group is committed to serving both large and small businesses in a wide variety of sectors. This is especially important as the state’s economy continues to become more diverse whether it be self-driving cars, solar power, or more traditional businesses such as agricultural and real estate.” roselawgroup.com

Debbie Yunker Kail elected president of CORA Executive Director of Hillel at Arizona State University, Debbie Yunker Kail was elected president of CORA-Council of Religious Advisors.

The Council of Religious Advisors is comprised of campus ministries and faith-based organizations that represent a diverse variety of faiths, traditions and beliefs. Despite the differences in faiths that exist between them, the group works peacefully and diligently on behalf of the 14 JUNE/JULY 2018 | ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE

Ilana Lowery

Pam Meyer

university community to provide religious services, spiritual counseling, education, support, and opportunities for involvement. The majority of CORA members actively sponsor student faith-based organizations at ASU and work together to guide, strengthen and enhance the college experience.

Most members have ministries and places of worship close to campus to provide regular worship services. As a whole, the Council of Religious Advisors participates in volunteer opportunities on campus, assists with new student welcome activities and orientations, as well as hold spiritual awareness fairs on campus to educate the community about religious opportunities and different faiths. hillelasu.org

Tucson Hebrew Academy names new director of admissions The Tucson Hebrew Academy has named a new director of admissions. Gabrielle Erbst has been THA’s director of student support services for the past four years. She is a THA alumnus and native of Tucson. Gabrielle s a co-leader of Congregation Anshei Israel’s K’ton Time program and is chair of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona’s Young Women’s Cabinet and a member of the engagement and social action committee for the JFSA Young Leadership Team. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in speech and hearing sciences. She earned her master’s in special education from Hunter College in New York City. thaaz.org

Ilana Lowery steps down as editor-inchief of Phoenix Business Journal After 23 years at the Phoenix Business Journal, Ilana Lowery is stepping down as editor-in-chief. Her last day will be June 4.

“I am not ready to announce what is next for me – though

Karen Owens

Crystal Lucha

it’s an exciting, exhilarating time – but I’m essentially taking the next couple of months off. I plan to stay in Phoenix because it is my home, I love this community, and I couldn’t imagine being happy anyplace else,” she says in a letter on the Phoenix Business Journal’s website.

Ilana states that she will continue to teach at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, mentoring journalism students. bizjournals.com/phoenix

Julie Krell

organizations like JFCS and the role they play in our communities. I am honored to join the Governance Board, lending my knowledge and expertise as needed,” says Karen. jfcsaz.org

Tucson JCC’s ECE faculty member selected for fellowship

Crystal Lucha, a faculty member in the Tucson Jewish Community Center’s Early Childhood Education center, is among 30 educators across the nation selected for a JCC Pam Meyer, Karen Owens elected to Association Sheva Center Leadership Institute for Early the JFCS governance board Childhood Professionals fellowship. The initiative will not only include the work with the fellow, but the nurturing of The Jewish Family & Children’s Service Governance Board is the entire JCC using “Growing Jewish ECE,” a new platform pleased to announce that Pam Meyer and Karen Owens have being developed to ensure a holistic approach to excellence. each been elected to serve a three-year term. The role of the The fellowship will last 18 months and will include distance Governance Board is to carry out JFCS’ mission to strengthen learning with the other fellows, mentors, and educators, as the community by providing quality behavioral health and well as an opportunity to learn in Israel and Italy. social services to people of all ages in accordance with a Jewish value system that cares for all humanity. tucsonjcc.org “We are thrilled to have both Pam and Karen join our Promotion for ASU’s Julie Krell organization in this important volunteer leadership role here at Jewish Family & Children’s Service,” says Lorrie In May, Julie Krell was promoted to director of strategic Henderson, Ph.D., MBA, president and CEO of JFCS. marketing and communications at Arizona State University, Meyer is a Scottsdale resident and a long-time community College of Health Solutions. Previously, she held the volunteer. Working with a variety of organizations, the JFCS positions of director of strategic communications and mission aligns with her commitment to helping children, director of program marketing at W.P. Carey School of families, the elderly and the disabled.

Business at ASU. Julie has more than 25 years of experience “I learned at a very young age to help those in need, and in education, non-profit, corporate and advertising agency I am honored to join the Board for JFCS. I look forward to organizations. working with such a worthwhile organization,” says Pam. The mission of Arizona State University’s College of Health Owens, an attorney with Coppersmith Brockelman in Solutions is to prepare students to think critically and Phoenix, represents a variety of organizations in the succeed in any situation by offering a quality education, healthcare industry including hospitals, clinics and other real-world experiences, expert faculty and other connections providers. that equip students to lead change in the dynamic health “As an attorney whose practice focuses on health field. chs.asu.edu care, I know first-hand the importance of social services ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE | JUNE/JULY 2018 15

Chompie’s One Bagel at a Time

By Mala Blomquist

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f you’ve ever sunk your teeth into a fresh New York-style bagel with whipped cream cheese at Chompie’s Restaurant, Deli, Bakery and Catering you have Wendy Borenstein-Tucker to thank.

Wendy and her first husband, Ron Wall, had come to Arizona to visit some friends who had moved here and she decided it was time to “move out west.” They had had an exceptionally brutal winter in Queens, NY, and then the summer hit with temperatures and humidity both in the 90s. Not to mention that David Berkowitz, the serial killer known as Son of Sam, was on the loose.

Now, all Wendy had to do was convince her parents, Lou and Lovey Borenstein, to follow her along with her younger brothers, Mark and Neal, who were 17 and 15. She told them that there would be opportunities in Arizona and lots of room for growth.

“I started thinking ahead to my parents 25th wedding anniversary, I wanted to have a party for them,” says Wendy. She told the guests, “If you’re going to bring a gift, bring a cactus or a piece of luggage – gear it to going out west to Arizona.” Lou and Lovey walked into a surprise anniversary party, and the final gift they opened up were tickets and hotel reservations to visit Arizona from Wendy and Ron. In December 1977, Lou, Lovey, Wendy and Ron all came out to Arizona together. Wendy and Ron bought a house during the trip and Lovey remembers, “I was standing there looking around thinking, ‘What am I going to do? My daughter is moving to Arizona with her husband.’”

The answer was obvious to a Jewish mother – follow her.

Front row, Lou and Lovey Borenstein; back row, from left, Mona and Mark Borenstein, Wendy Borenstein-Tucker and Don Tucker, Neal and Shirli Borenstein.

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CHOMPIE’S WHAT’S IN A NAME

It was March 3, 1978 (Lou Borenstein’s birthday, coincidentally), when Ron, Wendy and Wendy’s younger brother Mark arrived in Arizona. The drive across the country had been rough, their AMC Pacer had broken down along the way, and now they were waiting for the movers to arrive.

They had decided before they left New York that Arizona was in desperate need of a place to buy real “water bagels” like the kind they had at home. Since Lovey had done some catering and Mark and Neal had both worked places where they learned the bagel-making trade, they decided to go with what they knew.

So there they were, the three of them sitting around experiencing Taco Bell for the first time and trying to figure out a catchy name for their business venture. They came up with names like New York Bagel Bistro, Borenstein Bagels, Bagel Delight and the Brooklyn Bagel Bistro.

“We had been to town once before, and it seemed like there were a lot of ‘cute’ names of places back then,” remembers Wendy. “They were catchy, memorable – like the Lunt Avenue Marble Club, Harvey’s Wineburger, The Velvet Turtle – to name a few.” Then all of a sudden Wendy had a vision of what the logo would be, and at the same time, Mark says, “Wow, I really miss the Chomper.” That was all he had to say. “I went chomp, chomp, chomp … Chompie’s Bagel Factory,” says Wendy.

“Chomper” was the nickname of the youngest Borenstein boy, Neal.

“Neal has a big broad smile and a large mouth – he could eat a hamburger in three bites,” says Lovey. “When he was a kid, and we lived in Queens, the kids on the block would holler, ‘Hey Chomper, you wanna play street hockey?’ ” Little did Mark realize that saying he missed his brother back in New York would create the iconic name for the family business.

Clockwise, above: Lou and Lovey’s wedding day; family portrait from the 1990s; Wendy, Lovey and Lou pose before the iconic image in every Chompie’s.

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THE START OF SOMETHING BIG

The first Chompie’s was located in a strip mall at 32nd Street and Shea Boulevard in Phoenix. The Borensteins had to special order the equipment they needed including mixers, ovens and even the tubs to boil the bagels in before baking. “Kettling” is the name of that specific process and it’s not a true New York “water” bagel if it hasn’t been boiled first.

It was a long time coming (made longer with delays by the Arizona health department as they had never inspected this type of equipment and the bagel-making process before), but on Feb. 1, 1979, the first bagels came out of the oven.

“The first week we were testing all the new bagels, I gained

CHOMPIE’S

Clockwise, right: Lovey and Lou in the 1950s; the kids, Neal, Wendy and Mark; Mark’s bar mitzvah; party animals Lovey and Lou.

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CHOMPIE’S nine pounds,” remembers Wendy. “They were so good.”

They had people coming to the back door to try and sample their bagels before they were even open. Their earliest customers were the kids attending Shadow Mountain High School. “There was a cinder block wall between the school and us, and the kids busted the wall down so they wouldn’t have to go around,” jokes Lovey. “Those kids are now bringing their kids into the store.”

Lovey had to educate some of the customers early on. “Many people didn’t

Clockwise, above: Chompie’s Paradise Valley Mall décor and their first location at 32nd St. and Shea Blvd. reflects the Borenstein’s love of their home, New York; inside the first Chompie’s location.

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CHOMPIE’S know what a bagel was,” she says. “I had a customer come in and say, ‘I’ll take six of them there chocolate-covered donuts,’ directly looking at the most beautiful pumpernickel bagels you ever saw!”

And it got worse when the customer questioned what to put on top – sour cream? Well, that was just too much for Lovey.

“I said, ‘Madam these are not donuts, these are pumpernickel bagels and what we put on them is whipped cream cheese!’ ” The best thing was when transplanted New Yorkers discovered them.

One customer’s reaction made the biggest impact on Lovey.

“I had a guy come in and take a look at the beverage board and say to me, ‘You make chocolate egg creams?’ I said, ‘Yeah we do that.’ ‘You don’t by chance use Fox’s U-Bet syrup do you?’ I said, ‘As a matter of fact we do, straight out of New York.’ Well, I made him the biggest, frothiest chocolate egg cream you ever saw.” When she handed him the soda, the man sat down on the floor and started to cry. In the 40 years that he had lived in Arizona, he had not had an egg cream soda. “I felt so bad. It was heartbreaking. He had the best time,” says Lovey. Needless to say, the man became a regular customer.

From that point on, they made sure to bring a little more of Brooklyn to Arizona by ordering products that Lovey remembered from her own childhood and while raising her family, . They have always listened to their customers and try to carry what they want and miss from back East.

MOVING AND GROWING

Lou Borenstein in front of the first Chompie’s; Lovey “hails” a taxi, whose driver resembles her father.

They stayed at that original storefront on Shea Boulevard for 15 years. Between construction of the State Route 51 and the fact that they had expanded as much as they could at that location, the family decided to move up the street to 32nd Street and Greenway. They stayed there for 15 years also, and when that lease was up, moved into the space they now occupy at Paradise Valley Mall.

In addition to their Phoenix location, they have locations in Scottsdale (the longest at one address – 25 years), Tempe, Chandler and the newest one at Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale, which opened two years ago.

Everyone in the Borenstein family has designated jobs, and then some. Wendy handles the marketing, Neal is research and development, and Mark is whatever is needed.

“Mark is the general everything,” says Wendy. “He’s the guy that finds our next location, works on the leases with the landlords – anything goes wrong it’s, ‘call Mark.’ ” Chompie’s is a multi-faceted, complex business. “While all other places might be a restaurant and make their food, they may not be pickling their pickles or baking their bread and everything else that goes along with it,” says Wendy. “We are the restaurant, the gourmet bakery, the bagel factory and the bread bakery. We’re also the caterer and a New York-style delicatessen.”

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CHOMPIE’S Lou Borenstein added wholesale to Chompie’s business in the early 1980s. He went door-to-door delivering bagels and cookies and getting their products into businesses, coffee shops and grocery stores. Today you can find Chompie’s bagels at Fry’s and Bashas’ food stores.

Each location has its own commissary operation, and each store makes what they need. “They all follow the same recipes,” says Wendy. “All the breads are baked in our kosher bakery, and they get delivered. All the bagels are baked on site. We do it all.” They also operate a separate catering division for their customer’s lifecycle celebrations.

JEWISH FOOD = TRADITION

“Grandma Sadie’s – they were the sinkers – grandma Sarah’s are the floaters. We make our matzah balls like Grandma Sarah.” Their chicken soup with matzah ball (a.k.a. Jewish penicillin) is a favorite go-to when Valley residents are nursing a cold or just need comfort food like grandma used to make.

“When you lose your grandparents, you lose a little bit of tradition,” says Wendy.

But Lovey responds, “We are lucky because we have this thing here (pointing to the restaurant surrounding her) so we can keep the traditions going.”

Lovey says that she was “not raised in an Orthodox home, but we were strictly Jewish.” Lou’s mother kept a kosher home.

A lot of the recipes used at Chompie’s today came from Lovey’s mother and mother-in-law.

“My mother was born in Poland, my mother-inlaw in Russia, and their recipes are incorporated in many ways – such as the blintzes, potato pancakes, briskets and the chopped liver,” she says.

Wendy adds, “I used to chop and grind liver in

BAGEL BITE Bagels are the only bread that are boiled before baked. Once the bagel dough is shaped into a circle, they are dipped in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

After that, they are drained and baked for about 10 minutes.

my grandmother’s apartment in Brooklyn when I was a little girl with the meat grinder attached to the chair. I like it, but I don’t love it. I got to like it because of grandma Sarah.”

The grandmothers also had different styles when it came to matzah balls. “We make our matzah balls more like grandma Sarah’s than grandma Sadie’s,” Wendy says.

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It’s all about the food at Chompie’s. From classic corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, matzah ball soup, potato latkas, chocolate egg creams and of course bagels. The bakery cases have many choices for a sweet tooth.

CHOMPIE’S “My mother-in-law would have deli and she’d say, ‘How’s the coleslaw?’ I would say, ‘It’s delicious,’ and she would say she made it.

If she asked you, she wanted a good answer; if it wasn’t good, then the deli made it!”

“We think very highly of our Jewish roots and care very deeply,” says Wendy.

“My brother Neal and his wife, Shirli, make an annual trip to Israel every summer. This year, all of his kids are going, with their spouses (the youngest is not married) and their grandbaby.”

In keeping with tradition, during Rosh Hashanah and Passover, Chompie’s serves “beautiful dinners with tablecloths and linens and beautiful dishes like gefilte fish and brisket,” says Lovey.

“There’s a lot of single people here that have no one, and they are glad to come here for a holiday.”

HELPING THE COMMUNITY

Although they have been donating to the greater good of the community since 1979, about 10 years ago the family started “Chompie’s Cares.” It’s a dedicated page on their website that you can go to and list whatever information you want to share from your organization and they will make a donation. “We donate items for silent auctions, money, or if someone wants to have their own special day or night at Chompie’s, we can do a portion of the proceeds to a 501(c)(3),” says Wendy. Every year they donate more than $100,000 to various nonprofit organizations.

They have had a “charity of choice” for the last two years that is featured on their kid’s menu. The Singletons (formerly known as Singleton Moms) is an Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to providing hope and support to single-parent families impacted by cancer. All throughout May Chompie’s held a silent auction at their Scottsdale location. There were more than a dozen items to bid on including a football helmet signed by Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, and a laser-engraved display of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. All of the proceeds from that silent auction was given to The Singletons.

“We also tried to give back to the community during ‘Red for Ed’ – extending our military discount to teachers with credentials and their children,” says Wendy. “Also, if you wore red you got a free cookie.”

FAMILY FIRST

Any family run business will experience challenges, but going on 40 years, the Borensteins have figured out the best way for their family to make it work. “It’s definitely challenging getting along with family, it became more challenging as we have gotten older, but we’ve also become more adept at handling it too as we’ve gotten older,” says Wendy, who now serves as executive vice president.

“We love each other deeply. We fight sometimes but we always still love each other, and we always make up. We never stay angry.

I think that’s the key to success,” she continues. “We always try to listen to each others’ opinions and give each other the floor – that’s important – and then we still fight, even though we listen to each other!”

When asked if any of Lou and Lovey’s grandchildren are prepared to take the reins, Lovey responds, “The grandkids are in marketing, international business, law, teaching, water conservation – they are all doing what they want to do right now.”

Wendy adds, “They all have been lucky enough to go away to colleges of their choice and become who they wanted to become, and they’re in the midst of becoming those people.

Whether they will show interest in the near future or slightly distant future – that’s up for grabs.”

Regardless of what the future holds, right now all of the Borenstein siblings, along with their mom and dad, are doing their best to continue the traditions that have made Chompie’s a haven for their customers over the last four decades.

As a woman at the table next to us gets up to leave, Wendy looks at her and asks, “I hope we made you very happy today – did we? Was your food good?”

“Yes, very good.” the woman replies. “Good,” Wendy says, smiling proudly. Another satisfied Chompie’s customer.

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and summer fun 24 Bodies Revealed 26 Tubac 30 Jcation Staycation 32 S ummer Fun 34 S ummer Reading 38 Staycation & Summer Fun Directory

Bodies Revealed joins OdySea in the Desert

By Mala Blomquist

One of the galleries in the “Bodies Revealed” exhibit at OdySea in the Desert.

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he latest exhibit to join the numerous attractions at the OdySea in the Desert Entertainment District is “Bodies Revealed.” This intimate and informative traveling exhibition showcases more than 200 actual human bodies and specimens, providing a detailed, threedimensional vision of the human form rarely seen outside of an anatomy lab. The specimens in the exhibit have been prepared using a process called polymer preservation.

During this process, human tissue is permanently preserved using liquid silicone rubber. Smaller organs may take only a week to prepare, while a full-body specimen may take up to one year. Once preserved, the specimens can last for decades.

Ran Knishinsky, chief marketing officer, said that they were looking at many different ideas in the world of exhibitions to find the best one to bring to OdySea in the Desert. “I always have been enthralled with the ‘Bodies’ exhibitions from an educating point of view, and I reached out to Premier Exhibitions,” he says.

Premier Exhibitions, Inc. provides museum-quality exhibitions throughout the world and in the leader in developing and displaying one-of-a-kind exhibitions for education and entertainment.

“Bodies Revealed” is located on the second floor at OdySea in the Desert, adjacent to the OdySea Aquarium.

In its 12,000-square-foot space, there are 10 galleries, each one providing an up-close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the body.

There are also specimens that demonstrate the damage that can be done to organs by smoking, lack of exercise and overeating. “You’ll see, for example, a healthy lung and then you will also see a damaged lung that was devastated by smoking,” says Ran. This way the visitor can compare and see first hand the impact a bad habit has on the body.

Ran admits that why he was so drawn to this particular exhibit may have something to do with his many years working in the hospital and pharmaceutical sector, “in a whole separate life.” He is also the author of several healthrelated books that have been translated into Mandarin, Italian, Spanish and German. “I have a real, intimate appreciation for the field of health,” he says.

He first saw one of the “Bodies” exhibits when “Body Worlds” came to the Arizona Science Center in 2011.

“I was just enthralled,” he says. “I remember walking through that exhibition and the average time spent was maybe an hour, hour-and-a-half, and I doubled that. I was so interested in learning more. I had never encountered anything like that.”

“Bodies Revealed” will be at OdySea in the Desert at 9500 E. Via de Ventura Road in Scottsdale for a limited time. The exhibit is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm and on Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. Admission is $19.95 for ages 13-64, $17.95 for military and ages 65 and up, $14.95 for ages 2-12, children under 24 months are free.

Butterfly Wonderland and OdySea Aquarium members and annual pass holders will receive 10% off single attraction pricing. For more information, visit bodiesaz.com.

BUT WAIT...

While you are at OdySea in the Desert to see “Bodies Revealed” stay a little longer and visit one of the many other attractions also located there. For more information on any of these attractions along with the shops, restaurants and events happening, visit odyseainthedesert.com.

ODYSEA AQUARIUM The largest aquarium in the Southwest, holding more than 2,000,000 gallons of water, this state-of-the-art facility offers SeaTREK underwater ocean walking, a penguin interaction program, a submerged escalator and the world’s only rotating aquarium exhibit.

BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND More than 3,000 butterflies reside in the largest butterfly conservatory in the country.

Also includes a butterfly emergence gallery, 3D theater, reptile exhibit, honey bee extravaganza, insect exhibit, freshwater and exotic fish, gift shop and café.

LASER + MIRROR MAZE Challenge your mind and body in a rainforest-themed mirror maze with infinite reflections, impossible corridors and mindbending light effects. Navigate through a puzzle of lasers as quickly as possible.

DOLPHINARIS ARIZONA Meet dolphins from dry land or in the water. Visitors can enjoy interacting with dolphins, even becoming a trainer for the day, learning about this amazing species and supporting ocean conservation efforts.

PANGAEA LAND OF THE DINOSAURS Guests are transported back to the age of the dinosaurs with more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roaming through exhibits and recreations of habitats. Also includes immersive activities, art stations, rides and dining area.

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TUBAC:

Where art and history really do meet

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Opposite page, row 1: Tumacácori National Historical Park; tasty shrimp tacos; wall art in Tubac.

Row 2: Vermillion Flycatcher; Tubac Golf Resort; Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory.

Row 3: Tubac Presidio State Historic Park museum; artistic elements in Tubac; Flying Leap’s tasting room.

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bout 45 miles south of Tucson and 23 miles north of the Mexican border sits Tubac, AZ. The tagline on the Tubac Chamber of Commerce’s website is “Where art and history meet.”

It’s more than an advertising slogan – it’s a fact. Tubac played a significant part in Arizona’s beginnings. In 1691, Father Francisco Eusebio Kino established a mission at Tumacácori and Tubac became a mission ranch and farm. Tubac also boasts several firsts in Arizona’s history. In 1752, when the Presidio of San Ignacio de Tubac was established, it became the first European settlement in Arizona; in 1789 Don Toribio de Otero received the first Spanish land grant, receiving hundreds of acres of land and becoming the state’s first individual landowner; and in 1859, Arizona’s first newspaper, the Weekly Arizonian, was published on the state’s first printing press.

Today the village of Tubac more closely resembles its history from the 1930s to 1960s, when it was an art colony. It is home to an eclectic mix of artists and artists’ studios with more than 100 shops, restaurants and businesses.

An easy day trip from Phoenix or Tucson, Tubac averages summer temperatures ranging 10 to 15 degrees cooler than Phoenix and 5 to 8 degrees cooler than Tucson. With an average high of 96 degrees in July, that’s reason enough to take a road trip!

America’s

LARGEST fire museum!

Tubac is nestled in a valley along the Santa Cruz River. The river flows north from Mexico and can vary from being a dry riverbed to a rushing river after a good rainstorm. “I think people are startled at how green and lush and pretty it is – especially during monsoon season,” says Jen Prill, owner of Tubac Art and Gifts.

Jen has lived in Tubac for the past five years, relocating there from Las Cruces, NM. She enjoys life in the small town and says, “The community of Tubac is diverse, interesting, warm and welcoming.”

See for yourself what Tubac has to offer by taking a leisurely road trip down there this summer.

We have compiled some “not to miss” places when you visit.

Tubac’s “season” runs from October through April, so most of the shops and galleries are only open on the weekends during the summer months.

TUBAC GOLF RESORT & SPA If you are looking to stay overnight, look no further than Tubac Golf Resort & Spa at 1 Ave de Otero Road. The resort offers two special packages this summer: Summer Swing Away Golf and Summer Melt Away Spa. Both packages offer special amenities included with your stay. You can even upgrade to a

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6101 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Across from Phoenix Zoo)

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suite for an additional fee of only $20. The resort is also hosting its annual 4th of July Celebration that includes activities for the whole family, food, entertainment and fireworks. For more information, visit tubacgolfresort.com.

TUBAC ART & GIFTS Tubac Arts and Gifts is a gallery and gift shop offering one-of-a-kind handmade crafts and gifts from both local and national artists. Their offerings include jewelry, pottery, glass art, functional wood art, apparel, clocks, mirrors and home décor. Located at 31 Tubac Road, they are open weekends during the summer and on the 4th of July from 11 am to 5 pm.

Visit tubacartandgifts.com for more information and to see art available for purchase.

TUBAC PRESIDIO STATE HISTORIC PARK This park is home to the oldest Spanish presidio, or military complex, in the state and is Arizona’s first state park. The Tubac Presidio features a remarkable museum, an underground display of the centuries-old Presidio ruins, an extensive gift shop, family picnic areas and access to the Juan Bautista de Anza Trailhead. In the museum, an exhibit on display through the summer features a glimpse into the life of an early 1900s cowgirl with authentic clothing, historical photos and original artwork. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is open every day of the year (except Christmas Day) from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, visit tubacpp.com.

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EL PRESIDITO Across the street and a little north of the Presidio State Historic Park sits El Presidito (little presidio). Built in the 1950s, it once served as a post office and restaurant before becoming a haven for artists. Today, you can visit the studiogalleries of several top Tubac artists along with the Tubac School of Fine Art. For more information, visit tubacelpresidito.com.

TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK This historic park contains the ruins of three Spanish colonial missions in various stages of preservation. San Jos de Tumacácori and Los Santos Angeles de Guevavi were established in 1691, and are the two oldest missions in Arizona; San Cayetano de Calabazas was established in 1756. The park usually hosts several events during the summer. One of the most popular, Día de San Juan: Splash Fest, is held every June. This event celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist, and also the day people all over Mexico welcome the summer season and celebrate the arrival of summer monsoon rains. For more information on events happening at the park, visit nps.gov/tuma/index.

BIRDING PARADISE Tubac’s location along the Santa Cruz River makes it exceptional for birders. This riparian area mixes desert vegetation with cottonwood trees, creating the perfect refuge for many of Southern Arizona’s lesser observed birds. Ideal for bird viewing, the Anza Trail winds through the cottonwoods from Tubac

Presidio State Historic Park to TumacĂĄcori National Historical Park. Tucsonaudubon.org lists bids in the region and event information.

FRED LAWRENCE WHIPPLE OBSERVATORY Located in Amado about 30 minutes northeast of Tubac, the observatory features exhibits and displays on astronomy and astrophysics, natural science and cultural history. In addition to the interior exhibits, the Visitors Center complex includes an outdoor patio with a Native American petroglyph discovered on site during construction, interpretative signage describing desert flora, and stunning views of the surrounding Santa Rita Mountains.

Tours available by reservation only, contact 520-879-4407.

FLYING LEAP VINEYARDS Flying Leap has a tasting room and art gallery in Tubac at 10 Camino Otero. Their estate vineyard and winery are located in Elgin, about an hour’s drive from Tubac. On July 21, they will be celebrating the wine, food and music of Spain with their 2nd annual Spanish Summer Night at Flying Leap Vineyards. This event features wine tasting, a paella dinner and live entertainment.

For more information, visit flyingleapvineyards.com.

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This summer, the place to be is at The J

By Mala Blomquist

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hen the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center introduced their Jcation Staycation – Summer Splash Series program last year, they had no idea that the Sunday events would become so popular. “People have been asking all year long if we were going to be doing it again,” says Kim Subrin, chief operating officer at The J. The wondering and waiting are over! Jcation Staycation returns to The J every Sunday in June and July (with the exception June 22 – that week it will be moved to June 21) with water fun in the pool and splash pad, music, rock climbing wall and more.

This year they have added Club Splash, featuring special staff-led activities for the kids.

Jcation Staycation initially was created as a way to say “thank you” to members. “We were trying to decide how we were going to use this beautiful new aquatic center,” says Kim. “And it’s really important for us to let our members know how much we appreciate them. They have a lot of choices out there where they can go, and we want to thank them for choosing The J. So, it’s a 30 JUNE/JULY 2018 | ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE

way to thank our members every single Sunday, by giving them a free pool party.”

In addition to the fun, there is always an ice cream truck supplying frozen treats, but you can also purchase food from the restaurant located inside The J, Milk + Honey. “It’s so nice to have Danny (Danny Marciano, owner of Milk + Honey) be able to do this because then it truly makes the pool party all-inclusive because whether you keep kosher or not, everything will be there for you,” says Kim. Milk + Honey also received its liquor license last year, so you will be able to enjoy a refreshing cocktail out by the pool this summer.

Kim attended almost every Sunday last year. “I loved seeing everybody on the pool deck connecting and building relationships,” she says. “You start seeing people come week after week, and make these great relationships.”

She comments that it’s an excellent opportunity to meet new people or stay connected with friends that you may not see otherwise over the summer. Also, more and more people are staying in the Valley and not traveling over the summer; this gives them a place to come and something to do.

“I think that the parents love that the kids are so well taken care of, so safe out there with all of our lifeguards,” she comments.

“The parents get an opportunity to be social and have a good time – and the kids have a blast.”

Tweens and teens also have fun hanging out by the rock wall or in the pool, joining the basketball and volleyball games. There are also oversized lawn games like Connect Four and Jenga to entertain all ages.

Kim also noticed a rise in memberships last summer when the program was originally offered. “Last year in August alone, we had close to 150 new units of membership.” Units consist of either an

individual, a couple or a family.

“I think that people join because The J works really hard to show the community that this is where you come to hang out.

I don’t think that a couple of years ago there were that many opportunities that were making your membership as worthwhile.

But now we are proving that by offering these programs – your membership gets you a lot.”

In addition to free admission to the weekly events, The J will hold two individual members-only appreciation pool parties this summer. The 4th of July Splash Bash will be held on July 4 from 11 am to 2 pm and a Labor Day Cookout will be held on Sept. 3 from 4 to 6 pm. These events include live entertainment, activities and complimentary hot dogs, chips, drinks and dessert.

“It’s always our goal to be extremely comprehensive,” says Kim. “We have great things happening during the week with our preschool Kochavim camp and Shemesh camps, so this is a way to

JCATION STAYCATION SCHEDULE

10:30 am to 1:30 pm Free for members and children under 2; $5 per person for guests

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Opening Weekend with Hawaiian Luau JUNE 10

Popsicle Party

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make our weekends extra special.”

Also starting this summer are “Wine Down Wednesdays.”

“After camp is over on Wednesday, Danny is going to come out and barbeque on the pool deck and bring his bar out,” says Kim. “Moms (and dads, too) can hang out and the kids can play, so it’s a social time and now we get to add a cocktail to it.”

Another change this summer is that The J is now running PJ Library. This is a joint program between the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix and The J. “Starting on June 6 and continuing every Wednesday, we are doing something called ‘PJ by the Pool,’ ” says Kim. “Marcy Lewis, the director, will do an hour-long program combining stories, bubbles, time at the splash pad and a popsicle.” PJ by the Pool will also be free for members and $5 for guests.

For more information on all of the programs offered this summer at The J, visit vosjcc.org.

Father’s Day – T-shirts for the first 50 dads

JULY 1

Ice, Ice Baby JULY 8

Mermaids & Pirates

JUNE 24

Team Spirit

JULY 15

Watermelon Splash Bash

JULY 21

Neon Twilight Party (no pool party July 22) July 29 End of Summer Beach Blast

Cosanti is where

Soleri Windbells are made and sold.

at the museum

IT

MONDAYS! Memorial Day through Labor Day

$3 admission • Special guests Open until 7 pm Presented by:

Sponsored by:

Whether you wish to enhance your backyard paradise, and/or present a gift that leaves a lasting impression like none other, Soleri Windbells, by the late Paolo Soleri, are perfect.

Every time one rings, its tonal sound reminds the recipient of the occasion for which it was presented.

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Anyone who has lived in the Valley during the summer knows that your daytime activities involve moving from one air-conditioned environment to the next. One can get a version of “cabin fever” like our blizzard-bound friends in the Midwest. When the sun sets, it’s the only time we have to get outside and get some exercise, try a new activity or seek a cooling beverage.

We have some different ideas for you to try while the lows hover in the mid80s. Just think, fall is right around the corner – or, at least that’s what we have to tell ourselves SUMMER NIGHT RIDES Get out, grab your bicycle and enjoy the cool desert nights! These rides, offered June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, Aug. 4 & 18 and Sept. 15 from 7:30 to 10 pm, provide a great way to get together with your fellow mountain bikers during the long, hot summer. Riders must have a helmet, and a light system designed for mountain biking with battery power for three hours of riding. It is highly recommended that you ride this trail during the day before coming out for a night ride. Riders may start prior to 7:30 pm to ensure a return time of 10 pm. Fountain Hills Bikes supports these rides and the local biking community by providing an afterride snack, and often a movie. Meet at the PB Trailhead Staging Area in McDowell Mountain Regional Park,

Summer fun after the sun goes down

‘Her Secret is Patience’ can be seen downtown in Phoenix. It was designed by artist Janet Echelman for the city of Phoenix.

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16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. in Scottsdale.

For more information, call 480-471-0173 or visit maricopacountyparks.net.

MOONLIT HIKES Explore the desert at night with a relaxing hike in the moonlight. Bring water, a flashlight and wear close-toed shoes. The hikes take place at various locations of Maricopa parks across the Valley.

Parks charge an entrance fee of $7 per vehicle. Visit maricopacountyparks.net for more information.

The schedule for hikes is as follows: June 23 at 7 pm at Estrella Mountain Regional Park at 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. in Goodyear June 26 & July 27 at 7:30 pm at Usery Mountain Regional Park at 3939 N. Usery Pass Road in Mesa June 27 at 7:30 pm at White Tank Mountain Regional Park at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road in Waddell June 27 at 8 pm at Spur Creek Ranch Conservation Area at 44000 N. Spur Cross Road in Cave Creek June 29 at 7 pm & July 27 at 7:30 pm at Cave Creek Regional Park at 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy. in Cave Creek Aug. 25 at 6:30 pm at Lake

Pleasant Regional Park at 39345 N. Overlook Road in Peoria GLOW KAYAK Head over to Temple Town Lake on June 15 & 29, July 13 & 27 and Aug. 10 and glow and glide across the water. In addition to all necessary kayaking equipment, participants will receive glowin-the-dark accessories. Feel free to wear glow in the dark clothing items that you don’t mind getting wet. Register early. Adults $35, youth $20.

For more information, contact 480-350-8069 or visit tempe.gov. #PHXFRIDAYS ARTWALK Mingle with other Valley residents while enjoying the culture and spirit of downtown Phoenix every first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 pm and every third Friday from 6 to 9 pm. Sign up for the Artlink newsletter at artlinkphx.org for information on upcoming art happenings, exhibitions and more.

STARGAZING Learn star names, see constellations and listen to stories of the night sky presented by Tony and Carole La Conte of Stargazing for Everyone. View the moon, planets, star cluster, nebula,

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galaxies and more through their telescopes. They have presentations at Buckeye Skyline Regional Park at 2600 N. Watson Road in Buckeye at 8 pm on June 23 and 7:30 pm on Sept. 29. They will hold “sidewalk stargazing” at the Glendale Public Main Library at 5959 W. Brown St. in Glendale with a presentation in the auditorium prior to telescope viewing at 7 pm on June 4, July 9 and Aug. 6. For more information on the stargazing programs that are offered year-round, visit stargazingforeveryone.com.

RETURN OF THE SPEAKEASY Nothing beats the summer heat like retreating underground to a quiet bar for a refreshing beverage, right?

Welcome to the modern-day speakeasy.

These prohibition-era gathering places allowed patrons to consume alcohol in seclusion while speaking softly to avoid detection. The trend has returned with out-ofthe-way bars serving up craft cocktails in an intimate setting.

There are many speakeasytype establishments across the Valley where you can step back in time and enjoy a classic cocktail.

In Chandler, The Ostrich is located directly below Crust Chandler at 10 N. San Marcos

Place and opens every day at 6 pm (5 pm on Fridays for happy hour). Housed in a basement that was once an ostrich feather storage facility after World War I. Chandler community founder, Dr. AJ Chandler, had hopes that the ostrich feathers would become a fashion accessory for the flapper dress industry, which it did not.

Located inside the Arizona Biltmore at 2400 E. Missouri Ave. in Phoenix, the Mystery Room requires a password to gain entry, found on the resort’s Twitter feed @ ArizonaBiltmore. During Prohibition, the Mystery Room boasted a well-stocked liquor cabinet that turned into a bookcase in the event of a raid. Today guests can enjoy a bartender in period attire and music and cocktails from the 1920s. The Mystery Room is only open from 8 to 11 pm on Sundays.

Downtown Scottsdale’s hidden jewel is the Kazimierz World Wine Bar at 7137 E. Stetson Dr. Kazbar (for short) offers craft cocktail, global small plates, live entertainment nightly from 9 pm to midnight and more than 2,000 wines from which to choose. This underground space is accessed through a back door and is filled with wooden wine casks and couches. Visit kazbar.net for more information.

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Summer reading, had me a blast Compiled by Deborah Moon

Every summer I catch up on stacks of books that I haven’t found the time to read. Somehow more hours of daylight always translates into longer hours of activity – and that includes “actively” reading as much as I can.

Following are some books that have come across my desk since my last reading roundup.

FICTION Everything is Borrowed Nathaniel Popkin, New Door Books (May 2018), cloth, $24.95.

Acclaimed yet restless architect Nicholas Moscowitz has his guilt-ridden memories stirred by the site of his latest commission. Digging into the city’s archives, he discovers a Jewish anarchist who lived in the area 100 years earlier – Julius Moskowitz. Their dual narratives of a radical life and faltering contemporary life intersect with the city’s past and present to create a poignant meditation on cruelty and regret.

The Family Tabor

by Cherise Wolas, Flatiron Books (July 2018), hardcover, $27.99.

The Tabor family comes together one warm weekend to lounge by the pool and celebrate their patriarch, Harry, a doting father, grandfather and husband, as he prepares to accept the biggest

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award of his career. He will be named Man of the Decade for his philanthropic work helping Jews to resettle in Palm Springs. But as the weekend wears on, Harry is haunted by a long buried secret. Is a lifetime of generosity enough to atone for one bad decision?

My Mother’s Son David Hirshberg, Fig Tree Books LLC (May 2018), hardcover, $23.95.

A radio raconteur revisits his past in postWorld War II Boston, the playground and battleground for two brothers whose lives are transformed by discoveries they never could have imagined. This coming-of-age story plays out against the backdrop of the Korean War, the aftermath of the Holocaust, the polio epidemic, the relocation of a baseball team and the shenanigans of politicians and businessmen.

Hirshberg weaves events, characters and clues into a tapestry of betrayal, persecution, death, loyalty and unconditional love that resonates with today’s America.

Come Back for Me: A Novel Sharon Hart-

Green, New Jewish Press/University of Toronto Press (2017), paperback, $20.

Hungarian Holocaust survivor Artur Mandelkorn is on a desperate quest to find his beloved sister, Manya, after they become separated during the war. Artur’s journey takes him to Israel. Intersecting Artur’s tale is that of Suzy Kohn, a Toronto teenager whose seemingly tranquil life is shattered by her uncle’s sudden death. As Suzy’s coming-of-age story reaches a climax, Artur’s quest for his sister leads to a shocking discovery. Their stories come together in Israel following the Six-Day War. Last Instructions Nir Hezroni, St. Martins Press (May 2018), hardcover, $26.99.

In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Three Envelopes, former Israeli secret service operative Agent 10483 is trying to shut down the spy organization he once worked for. As he travels the world to find a nuclear warhead to use against them, he is pursued by twin assassins from the organization. This dark thriller is a chilling exploration of the mind of a master killer.

Timeless Travels: Tales of mystery, intrigue, humor and enchantment Joseph Rotenberg, Gefen Publishing House (2017), hardcover, $24.95.

This collection of stories traverse time and genre to explore what it means to be a Jewish person in America. Rotenberg says, “Most of the characters … in these 62 stories demonstrate remarkable adaptability and courage in the face of the difficult life challenges they face.”

The Optimistic Decade Heather Abel, Algonquin Books (May 2018), hardcover, $26.95.

This coming-of-age story about a utopian summer camp and its charismatic leaders asks smart questions about good intentions gone terribly wrong.

The Taster V.S. Alexander, Kensington (January 2018), paperback, $15.95.

In this historical novel set in World War II, a young German woman finds a precarious haven when she is recruited to be one of Adolf Hitler’s food tasters. The story is both harrowing and hopeful as the woman finds extraordinary courage from within the toxic inner circle of Hitler.

NONFICTION To Survive Is Not Enough Ruth Lindemann, AquaZebra Book Publishing (2016), paperback, $17.95.

Author Ruth Lindemann moved to Portland in 1947 and began speaking about the Holocaust at the Anne Frank Exhibit in 1983. She is part of Holocaust speaker’s bureaus in Portland and Rancho Mirage, CA. The events in the book are drawn from the many survivor stories she has heard over the past 45 years.

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The Healthy Jewish Kitchen: Fresh Contemporary Recipes for Every Occasion, by Paula Shoyer, Sterling Epicure (2017), hardcover, $24.95.

This delicious take on Jewish cooking uses only natural ingredients and offers a nutrient-dense spin on every dish. More than 60 recipes include both Sephardic and Ashkenazi classics.

The Beauty Suit: How My Year of Religious Modesty Made Me a Better Feminist Lauren Shields, Beacon Press (May 2018), paperback, $18.

Rooted in feminist theory and religious history and guided by a snappy personal narrative, The Beauty Suit unpacks modern American womanhood: a landscape where the female body is still so often the battleground for male ideals, and where we struggle with our rights as human beings to define and exercise our freedom.

The Education of a Young Poet A memoir by David Biespiel, Counterpoint Press (2017), hardcover, $26.

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Biespiel shows himself to be exhilarated as much by failure as by success in writing. His poetry reveals aspects of his inner world to him and shows him how to live better. He shares his journeys through the Jewish quarter of Houston in the 1970s and the bohemian Boston of the 1980s. He weaves in tales of his greatgrandfather’s journey from Ukraine to America in 1910.

America’s Pioneer Jewish Congregations: Architecture, Community and History, by Julian H. Preisler, Fonthill Media, paperback, $22.99.

From the earliest Jewish congregations established in the original 13 colonies, to the later congregations established in the central and western regions of the country, beautiful synagogues were built and vital communities were created and thrived.

America’s Pioneer Jewish Congregations takes the reader on a tour of the oldest existing Jewish congregation in each of the 50 states and territories.

Autism Uncensored: Pulling Back the Curtain Whitney Ellenby, Koehler Books (April 2018), hardcover, $29.95.

Rather than a “miraculous breakthrough” story, Ellenby provides an unflinching, real-time portal into the mind of a parent who adopted extraordinary and unorthodox methods to include her son in his community regardless of public ridicule or scorn. She redefines notions of shame, conformity and success in order to carve out a meaningful life for those with autism.

Ellenby offers parents of children with autism realistic hope and attainable goals. She tells the public about the crucial role they can play in the true inclusion of an autistic child in her or his community.

The Blessing of Sorrow: Turning Grief into Healing Rabbi Ben Kamin, Central Recovery Press (July 2018), paperback, $17.95.

A graduate of Hebrew Union College, Rabbi Ben Kamin examines the diverse ways we mourn the death of loved ones. In a nation where we are often not forthcoming about death and loss, this book offers answers, direction and a path to recovery.

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Bodies Revealed 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale 480-291-8000 • BodiesAZ.com This limited time exhibition offers an intimate and informative view into the human body. Using an innovative preservation process, the exhibition allows visitors to see the human body’s inner beauty in educational and awe-inspiring ways. This exhibition has over 200 actual human bodies and specimens meticulously dissected and respectfully displayed, offering an unprecedented and wholly unique view into the amazing body.

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale 480-800-3000 • ButterflyWonderland.com Visit America’s largest butterfly conservatory with over 3,000 butterflies from around rainforests around the world. Other exhibits include the Butterfly Emergence gallery, 3D theater, Honey Bees, Spineless Giants, Rainforest Reptiles and Tropical Waters of the World. Also see “Glass in the Garden,” our newest temporary exhibition featuring colorful displays of glass where the butterflies fly.

Children’s Museum Tucson 200 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson 520-792-9985 • ChildrensMuseumTucson.org Make it Mondays! this summer at Children’s Museum Tucson! $3 admission, extended hours until 7 pm and special guest every Monday from 3 to 6 pm. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Also, Water Wednesdays from 11 am to noon features kiddie pools, squirters and “kid wash” in the courtyard. Included with admission.

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FRONT & CENTER

Philanthropic pair sponsors MIM’s Israel exhibit

By Leni Reiss

An oud (a lute-type, pear-shaped stringed instrument), with mother-of-pearl inlay

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f the names Ira J. Gaines and Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines are familiar to you, it isn’t surprising. You will see them included in donor listings in playbills and for myriad charities, causes and institutions in the Valley, nationally and internationally, including Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, Hillel and AIPAC. One of the popular local points of pride that benefits from the largesse of this philanthropic pair is the Musical Instrument Museum (mim.org).

Located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix the MIM is the world’s only global musical instrument museum with more than 6,800 instruments on display from around the world. Since 2012, Ira and Cheryl have funded general museum operations. As part of a broad program to name exhibits, the Gaines “were presented with and accepted the opportunity to sponsor the museum’s Israel display,” explains Chayada Pearson, museum institutional advancement associate, whose husband is Colin Pearson, MIM curator for Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. “It seemed a perfect opportunity to match their heritage and their passion.”

Their sponsorship of the Israel exhibit in the Middle East Gallery represents, says Cheryl, “pride in our heritage and our desire to share that with all MIM visitors. Music is the language of love and healing,” she says, “and no place conveys that message better than the MIM.” Ira adds, “I come from Brooklyn, and she is from Chicago, but we both were raised with similar values. And we are very proud of this museum that even has the best acoustics in a small auditorium of any place in the country.”

Chayada explains that an Israel exhibit has been included from the opening of the MIM in 2010, but was significantly enhanced some two years later when a field consultant traveled to the Jewish state to collect instruments “reflecting a broad crossroad of Israeli residents.”

The Israel exhibit in the Middle East Gallery at the Musical Instrument Museum

Instruments on display include an oud (a lute-type, pearshaped stringed instrument) with mother-of-pearl inlay and variously sized shofars made from hollowed out animal horns.

Monitors and earphones enable guests to see and hear artists “who make a point of using music and collaboration to promote peace,” she says.

MIM executive director April Salomon makes the point that the Gainses “have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in our community over the last four decades. We are proud and honored to be among the more than 30 organizations they have chosen to support in such meaningful ways.”

According to MIM curator Colin Pearson, “Our data shows that the Israel exhibit is one of the most visited displays in the whole museum. It reflects a part of the world where many people have interest and affinity – and it doesn’t hurt that it is located in one of the most prominent museum locations!”

Ira J. Gaines and Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines

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Sindi Schloss:

A gem of an expert

By Melissa Hirschl

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jewelry appraiser by day and gemstone teacher by night, Sindi Schloss sizzles with enthusiasm at the mere mention of beads, jewelry, or gemstones.

A Colorado native, and self-described Type-A personality, Sindi is the owner of International Gemological Services in Scottsdale and a graduate gemologist with GIA (Gemological Institute of America). A tour-de-force in the jewelry world, Sindi has 35 years of experience in valuation science, gemology and teaching under her belt. She didn’t become a tour-de-force overnight; the stage was set early in college where she majored in molecular/cellular biology and post-graduate geology classes.

A jewelry historian, Sindi thrives on sharing her extensive knowledge of jewelry, from caveman times to present. Her three-hour evening classes enlighten attendees on the magic and mystery of gems; from colored stones and gem identification, to diamonds and diamond grading, and the history of human adornment. Attendees include a crosssection of the community: jewelry store owners and employees, collectors, pawn shop owners, collectors, antique dealers, estate dealers, coin dealers and jewelry designers.

Sindi’s classes provide practical GIA information, as students learn the skills necessary to apply to the jewelry world. “Everyone is amazed at the scope of what they learn, whether it’s migration of early cultures, to technological advancements,” she says. “I teach about geography, and how jewelry can help identify people’s clan status, marital status and more. The study of beads and jewelry is like a time machine.”

During the workday, Sindi is typically at her microscope, providing clients with appraisals on their fine jewelry. “The trade would cease to exist without her expertise,” says Jim Vacek of 49er Minerals. “She is the go-to person whenever there is an impossible task or rare gem to be identified. I keep wanting for Sindi to make a mistake in identification, but it’s never going to happen.”

On any given day Sindi is swathed in show-stopping jewelry with tantalizing textures, shapes and sizes. Typical choices might include multi-strands of vulcanite (chemically altered

Opposite page, top row: Baltic amber glass, Czechoslovkian glass, Malachite and Mookaite jasper.

Bottom row: Faceted agate, coral sponge, green turquoise and Venetian lampwork. rubber from the Victorian period), amber from a tribe in Burma, pre-Columbian carnelian pendants, jade, or shells used in North African necklace assemblages. “I wear a lot of weight,” she says with a twinkle in her eye. Even her rings are extraordinary; one particular dazzler was created with emeralds and flat diamond slices with a sacred geometry design (a flower of life created from intersecting circles) on the inside. “I have a penchant for unusual things,” says Sindi, “and I just keep evolving.”

Sindi developed a deeper appreciation of jewelry when she accompanied her gemstone-vendor husband (who along with his brother are partners in Four Peaks Mining Company at OdySea in the Desert) on buying trips around the world. “I encountered peoples of many different cultures and tribes and was fascinated by their jewelry and adornments they wore,” she says.

While travel and education were certainly large contributors to Sindi’s appreciation of global jewelry, her 15-year volunteering stint at The Bead Museum in Glendale (now closed), taught her invaluable information about the history of beads. The museum was dedicated to global adornment rooted in prehistory, and was a haven for beads and embellishments of multiple cultures, past and present. “The bead world has fascinated me for a long time, but it was working at the museum that really broadened my appreciation and perception of jewelry,” she says. “I was heavily involved with exhibition and acquisition committees and on their board for fifteen years.”

Always on a mission to spread her “jewelry gospel” Sindi’s latest accomplishment is her new book Beads: A Reference and Price Guide – An Historical Jewelry Review and Comprehensive Guide for Identifying, Dating and Valuing Beads Used in Jewelry and on Cultural Artifacts with Prices. Saturated with three hundred and fifty vibrant pictures, it is a compelling read for anyone in the trade as well as treasure hunters. Beads made from millefiori cane, paper beads, molded glass, Tibetan and Venetian lampwork beads and carved ivory are just a small sample of the beads shown in this visually enticing book. References about factors affecting bead value, tribal art, symbolism in human adornment are also included as are charts to identify, date and evaluate beads. You can even learn fun facts such as why ostrich eggshell beads have been excavated on the European continent.

In addition to writing, teaching and appraising, Sindi lectures all around the United States. “I speak to other GIA groups, jewelry appraisal associations, rock and mineral clubs, collectible and lapidary clubs and Questers, a group that promotes education in the fields of preservation and restoration of artifacts,” she says. “I also speak to bead societies and have written a lot of articles for newsletters as well. The most fun part of my job is people though.

I love meeting people and sharing stories and teaching. My mom calls me an edutainer because I am always teaching; it’s my real passion.”

For more information on International Gemological Services, call 480-947-5866 or visit internationalgemservices.com.

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Lucia Schnitzer and her husband, Ken, own Pomelo (a full-service restaurant), Luci’s at The Orchard and Splurge (a candy and ice cream shop), all at The Orchard Phx, 7100 N 12th Street, Phoenix. They also own Luci’s Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, which they opened in 2009 in Lucia’s honor after her successful battle with breast cancer.

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Photo and recipe

by Lucia Schnitzer

As I look around, I see everyone with their Hydro Flasks in hand, keeping themselves hydrated. I know that before I leave the house in the summer, I have so many bottles of beverages on my passenger seat that it starts beeping thinking someone is sitting there! It’s no joking matter keeping yourself hydrated and prepared during these hot summer months.

One food that falls into the category of keeping you hydrated is watermelon, my favorite summer fruit! I find myself sinking my teeth into its juicy flesh and immediately cooling off from head to toe. This incredible fruit also pulls a powerful nutritional punch. It has been linked to the prevention of cancer, high blood pressure and chronic inflammation. Watermelon is made up of 92 percent water, it’s full of essential electrolytes and at only 44 calories a cup, it’s a low-calorie snack option.

Watermelon also helps with reducing muscle soreness following exercise, enhancing hair, nails and skin and it absorbs fat!

This simple, refreshing gazpacho-like chilled soup relies on the sweetness of the watermelon. Look for a watermelon that is firm, heavy for its size and without soft spots or bruising. Tap the outside and listen for a light and almost hollow sound in response. Watermelon is a versatile fruit which can be enjoyed in many ways; in a salad, pureed into popsicles, even made into ice cubes that can be added to water or cocktails by the pool. Enjoy this versatile fruit, and remember to keep cool and hydrated this summer.

Watermelon Gazpacho Ingredients 7 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes Salt and pepper Pinch of cayenne (optional) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 2 cups honeydew melon or cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 cups cucumber, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons snipped chives Handful of small basil leaves Handful of small mint leaves Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions Put 5 cups of diced watermelon in a food processor or blender and purée. Strain purée through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl. You should have about 4 cups purée.

Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Add vinegar and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill bowl in refrigerator for 30 minutes to one hour.

To serve, place remaining diced watermelon, honeydew melon and cucumber in a small mixing bowl. Toss with a little salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice and olive oil.

Divide mixture evenly into chilled soup bowls.

Sprinkle with chives, basil and mint. Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper and salt if desired. Pass lime wedges separately.

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Saving T energy and staying cool

By Cameron Schultz

he heat of an Arizona summer – with temperatures reaching 110°F and above – can be enough to drive the thought of energy savings from one’s mind. Our modern electrical grids and homes are designed to keep inhabitants comfortable, and during a heat wave, the ability to cool down is a priceless luxury. Arizona natives will tell you tales of sleeping under wetted sheets, cold showers, and hopelessly trying to keep the doors shut when children are at play to capture every little bit of cool. After all, the cost of keeping one’s house comfortable and cool with air conditioning can be rather high. Thankfully, there are solutions that will help you to keep your home cool while saving energy. The best solution is a balance between an affordable energy plan and making some renovations around the house. Let’s start by looking at alternative pricing plans here in Phoenix.

ALTERNATIVE PRICING PLANS Living in the Phoenix metropolitan area, you are serviced by one of two energy providers: Arizona Public Service Company or Salt River Project. Both utilities understand that the heat of an Arizona summer creates an extremely high demand on the electrical grid as consumers turn down their thermostats. Electricity generation costs soar to meet peak demand, and the risk of brownouts and blackouts are high. Therefore, energy prices for customers are highest during the summer months.

Both APS and SRP offer alternative pricing plans for customers that want to cut down on usage during peak hours and save money. Depending on the plan one signs up for, the price per kilowatt hour fluctuates during onand off-peak times. This ensures that customers pay less for using electricity during off-peak hours. These plans aim to decrease peak demand, but in doing so, customers must be strategic about planning to stay cool in those peak hours with less electricity.

One strategic method to cut down on usage during the peak hours of your savings plan is to turn down the thermostat during off-peak hours. By “supercooling” the house to 68-72 degrees while electricity is cheapest, then raising it to 80 degrees when peak usage prices kick in, the house will already be cool and it will some Mulch is essential time for the air conditioner to turn to maintaining back on at the highergreen thermostat gardening. setting. Most modern homes come equipped with a programmable thermostat that can help you enact this strategy.

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THINGS YOU CAN DO A basic energy audit is a great way to start looking at the areas of your home that are losing energy and costing you money.

Some easy things to investigate are appliances, lighting and landscaping. Once you have adequately assessed your home, you should develop a plan which outlines your spending budget, greatest energy losses, and a timeline of fixing the issues you encountered, and whether or not you need to hire outside contractors to help complete the job. You can hire professionals to come into your house and perform energy audits for an affordable price, and for certain areas of the home like insulation and heating and cooling equipment, hiring a professional is highly recommended.

Here are some other recommendations to help lower your energy usage.

Turn It Off! The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality recommends unplugging items that are not in use to prevent “phantom” loads, or even investigating certain appliances like televisions, entertainment consoles, and desktops to see if they have power saving settings. Remember to turn off lights before leaving the room!

Energy Efficient Lighting Lighting can account for approximately 10-12% of your electric bill as estimated by the ADEQ and the Department of Energy, and therefore should not be taken lightly – pun intended. Consider replacing old incandescent bulbs with newer, energy-effi-

cient bulbs like energy-saving incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps, or light emitting diodes. Different lighting solutions will produce different results. For example, LEDs produce a brighter light with an almost bluish hue, whereas incandescent bulbs produce a yellowish, warmer type of light. Always check the product label for energy efficiency certifications.

Strategic Shading and Landscaping The DOE estimates that up to 30% of a home’s energy can be lost through windows, and about 76% sunlight passing through a window becomes heat. Installing energy efficient windows and window attachments like blinds, blackout curtains, roller shades, and window films help to keep sunlight out during the hottest times of the day and ensure that your house isn’t heating up when it should be staying cool.

Another more labor intensive option is landscaping. Trees, vines and other foliage provide shade while also performing a process called evapotranspiration. Evapotranspiration is the process by which plants move and release water vapor. This process can help to keep your yard cooler. Deciduous trees have high spreading crowns and should be used to provide maximum shade in the summer. Evergreens should be used to block wind and provide year-round shading. Lattices and vines can be utilized to create a cool and serene walkway or path through the yard.

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PRO TIPS FOR GETTING SUMMER-GETAWAY STYLE

By Tori Rosenblum

1 GET READY FOR SOME RELAXATION AND SUNSHINE, because summer is in full swing and everyone can use a little vacation. Whether you’re packing your passport for an international trip, loading up the car for a quick beach vacation or are packing an overnight bag for an effortless staycation at your favorite Arizona resort, you’ll need stylish and comfortable looks for whatever plans you have on your itinerary.

If there’s anything that can ruin your R & R mellow, it’s scrambling to put together outfits that fit each of your getaway occasions. From pool cover-ups and beachwear to dinner dress and day trips to town, every style icon has their own pro tips on what to bring on a trip.

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5 4 1: FABULOUS COVER-UPS

If you’re planning to spend most of your time drinking piña coladas by the pool or walking a sandy beach, then a great cover-up is a must. But don’t settle for shorts and a T-shirt. Instead, try a bohemian-beachwear style with a peasant top and jean shorts, flowy skirt or linen pants. If glamour is more your taste, go with a printed caftan for a relaxed but sophisticated take. Whichever style suits you best, don’t forget your must-have swimsuit and sunglasses for a complete look.

2: STRAW FLAT-TOP HAT

It’s so important to protect yourself from the harsh summer sun, so a hat is non-negotiable. A wide-brim boater hat is a practical and stylish option. Wear it with a sundress for a day of shopping or don it with your bathing suit cover-up, either way, you’ll have celebrity style and defense from the rays.

3: CROSSBODY BAG

Top-off any of your getaway outfits with a cute crossbody bag for a hands-free experience. Whether you’re holding shopping bags, pool towels or a cocktail, this silhouette makes it simple for you to carry your necessities while on vacay. Try a straw bag that screams beach style for the daytime or a leather satchel to wear

in the evening. Just make sure you cross the crossbody bag off your packing list.

4: ESPADRILLES

Dress in summer style from head-to-toe. Espadrilles keep you cute and comfortable all day long. These shoes come in a variety of silhouettes including flats, wedges, platforms, sandals, sneakers and slip-ons so you can choose a chic style for each stop on your long weekend. Go for an espadrille wedge for a night out or opt for leather or canvas espadrille flats to wear during the day.

5: THE FLIRTY ROMPER

Getting lunch in town or drinks at the hotel bar? A bright, printed romper or jumpsuit is the perfect choice because of its versatility.

Wear it out shopping during the day with your favorite sandals, pair it with espadrille wedges for dinner in the evening and then throw it on over your bikini when you hit the pool the next day. If you’re trying to pack light, a flirty romper is a no-brainer!

Follow these six pro tips for an easy, breezy trip that’s sure to be as relaxing as you hoped it would be.

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Actively SENIOR

Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association celebrates their 20th anniversary

By Lewis Rappaport

In the spring of 1998, three Jewish friends living at Terravita Golf and Country Club in North Scottsdale explored the idea of hosting High Holiday services for the Jewish residents within their community. Jeanie Summer asked her husband Sam to assist them in hiring a rabbi and a cantor for these services. But Jeanie and her friends were told that time was too short to make plans for the High Holy Days scheduled for September of that year. Undeterred, the women acquired a borrowed

ABOVE: President Lewis Rappaport reciting the blessing over the challah at the Spring Fling potluck.

CENTER: Sam Summer, first president of DFJCA, and Bonnie Clewans, immediate past. president.

RIGHT:Celebrating the annual Second Night Seder with 90 attendees.

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Torah, found a retired rabbi from Sun City, and a cantor, and held a service at Terravita. These women came to be known as the “Mitzvah Makers.”

Sam and Jeanie formed an organizing committee which, in addition to themselves, consisted of Libbie and Jerome Rosenholtz, Verna and Maury Spear, Ann and Irwin Simes and Bobbi and Chuck Kibel. Questionnaires were distributed to the High Holiday attendees and feedback determined that there was interest in developing an organization that included a monthly Shabbat service along with a cultural program and time for a socializing.

A board of directors was formed, and Sam Summer served as the first president. Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association was created, becoming a corporation and receiving 501(c)(3) status.

The history of the association’s observance of the High Holy Days is befitting of the term “wandering Jews.” Following the first High Holiday services at Terravita, we have also spent a few years in search of a “home” for the holidays. From 2001 to 2014 DFJCA High Holy Day services were held at Monterra at WestWorld. Since then, DFJCA has been at the Chaparral Suites for two years and last year at Camelback Golf Club. The newly renovated Troon Room at Troon

Country Club has been contracted for 2018. We are truly a “congregation without walls.” From 2004 to 2017 our High Holiday services were officiated by Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz of Scottsdale and Cantorial Soloist Sharon Friendly of Phoenix. Sharon will be returning in 2018 along with the first appearance of Rabbi Norman M. Cohen. We serve our members and non-affiliated members of the Jewish community in North Scottsdale and Phoenix. Our services are spiritual, meaningful, complete and are affordable by most standards.

Monthly Shabbat services started out at Terravita and later moved to the Harris Bank at El Pedegral for several years. A volunteer hospitality committee spent many hours setting up and tearing down the facility and providing an oneg for the attendees to enjoy after the service and program. As the attendance grew, we moved back to Terravita, where we are still meeting today. The Shabbat services are held on the third Friday of each month and led by members of our all-volunteer ritual committee. The programs following the services are varied with different types of entertainment, educational discussions and a summer film festival with movies of Jewish content.

Throughout the year, DFJCA also holds other events including a Second Night Communal Seder, potluck, fall picnic and Chanukah party.

Since we are a nonprofit organization, most of the funds we raise over the cost of providing the services are placed in a tzedakah fund and distributed annually to various local, national and international organizations.

Tzedakah donations have been awarded to the Jewish Community Center where DFJCA is listed on the giving wall in the lobby for those donating $10,000 before the building of the facility. Several other organizations have benefitted from our gift-giving program over the past 18 years. A few examples are Magen David Adom, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Habitat for Humanity, Jewish Free Loan, Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Friends of Israel Defense Force, Hospice of the Valley, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (after the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey) and many others.

Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association is a family, and our virtual doors are always open to the Jewish community. We are proud of the past twenty years and impact we have had on serving a niche in the community. DFJCA has accomplished a great deal, and we will continue to do so. For more information, contact Andrea Malkin at 480-664-8847 or visit dfjca.com.

Lewis Rappaport is the current president of the Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association.

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Actively SENIOR

By Mala Blomquist

Senior Savvy Tech Support

Abbie Richie lost her job unexpectedly at the end of 2017, when the educational consulting firm she had worked for for 15 years closed. She had enjoyed her job, but she really wasn’t interested in returning to that line of work.

She sent out applications and wasn’t getting anywhere, so in the meantime, she decided to start helping people in an area she was good at – technology.

“I started by helping my in-laws,” says Abbie. “They were moving and they needed help getting their Wi-Fi up and running and their cable television set up.” Then one of Abbie’s good friends contacted her and asked if she could help her mom, who had recently moved, get her phone service and online accounts set up.

“One thing led to another, and I found myself doing a lot of technical support, which I’ve always done for friends and family over the years,” says Abbie. She moved to Arizona with her husband 11 years ago from San Francisco, CA, where she was involved with the 52 JUNE/JULY 2018 | ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE

technology boom there.

“I love seniors. I’ve always had a deep admiration and respect for my grandparents and my parents, and I have a lot of patience with people,” she says. “I find that they are often overlooked and undervalued, and there is so much vision that can be gleaned from them.”

As Senior Savvy Tech Support, Abbie goes to different senior living communities and offers free workshops on various topics like smartphone secrets or troubleshooting your Wi-Fi. She changes the topic every month, and if people need additional help after the workshop, they can book a one-on-one session with her.

“One of the workshops I offer is on password protection, that seems a concern,” she says. “I recommend two or three different online password protection apps or extensions. Or, if they want to keep it old school and write it down in a dedicated phone book ‘A’ through ‘Z.’ A for Amazon for instance.” This method works out well for many people and it’s a something that they are familiar with.

Although she enjoys doing the workshops and meeting

people, she prefers to meet one-on-one because many seniors are embarrassed by the things they want to ask.

“Some of their questions are very personal – like having to do with pairing their hearing aid to a TV transmitter or personal device so that they can hear people better – they may not want to share that in a large group setting,” says Abbie.

The most requested item that Abbie gets asked to help with is smartphones. “A lot of people have questions about their smartphones – how to adjust their phone so that it will work for them,” she says. A common complaint is how to find photographs that their relatives have sent them and have “disappeared.”

Another common trouble-making device is the television remote control. “There are so many seniors that cannot work their remote controls,” shares Abbie. “They go from watching CNN on basic cable to using their

“I’m helping the person who is just trying to stay connected with the outside world – by watching TV, checking email, sending an attachment, communicating with their family...”

-Abbie Richie

smart TV features like Netflix. If you have to pick up one remote control to do one thing and another remote control to do another thing, there is a big divide there.”

She has gone to the cable store before, but unless you are paying for the upper-level service packages, you are stuck with two remotes.

“I’m helping the person who is just trying to stay connected with the outside world – by watching TV, checking email, sending an attachment, communicating with their family –sometimes it’s just the simple things we take for granted, but some seniors are just not able to do them,” says Abbie.

She has noticed that many seniors are comfortable using iPads. They are intuitive to use, portable and an easy way for them to connect with family. The iPad has taken the place of desktop computers and a laptop in many cases.

“I have a lot of clients whose adult children give them an iPad, Fitbit or an Alexa and they may not have any idea how to use it, but their child wants them to learn how,” says Abbie. “Their children will contact me, and I will help instruct (their parents), so they have a better understanding of how they are going to incorporate that

technology into their life.”

Abbie admits that she has been surprised by some of her clients who have wanted her help to set up Etsy accounts or Amazon seller sites. “They have products that they want to sell and books they want to publish,” says Abbie. She also has clients that have more smart technology in their homes than she does. They use Alexa or have smart extension outlets that allow them to turn on and off their lights from their phone.

Sometimes technology isn’t the only thing Abbie helps her clients with. “I have a client who needed help hanging up some pictures,” she recalls. “I realized that some of them don’t have their children living in the area, and I try to approach them like their daughter who lives down the street.”

She usually tells her clients to start an “Abbie list” and when they get two or three items written down, to give her a call.

“I’ve been so fortunate. This work has been wonderful, and I just love it,” says Abbie. “I love these people, and it continues to make me feel like I am with my grandparents, who are no longer alive. I spent so much time with them growing up. I adore my clients; they are the sweetest people.”

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Israeli scientist working on Alzheimer’s vaccine

By Abigail Klein Leichman

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.

Alzheimer’s disease, affecting some 47 million people worldwide, for now remains an irreversible and fatal brain disorder. Taking a proactive approach, an Israeli brain researcher is developing a vaccine against this devastating disease.

Most vaccines work by mounting an immune response toward a weakened pathogen to boost the immune system’s ability to fight the real pathogen. Prof. Eitan Okun’s vaccine primes the body to attack amyloid beta protein accumulations in the brain, one of the signature signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Experiments on mice in Okun’s Paul E. Feder Alzheimer’s Research Lab at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan reportedly have shown great promise.

He is now preparing to design human trials on people at known risk of developing the disease in their 50s or younger: those genetically inclined toward Alzheimer’s and people with Down syndrome.

“These critical trials will determine whether the vaccine actually works in humans,” says Eitan, who also is investigating why people with Down syndrome are more apt to develop Alzheimer’s. The mice he used in his experiments were engineered to mimic Down syndrome.

“Depending on the success rate and side effects from (human) testing, we will be able to know how much more time is needed to make the vaccine available on a global scale. I am convinced that a vaccination approach is the way to go with neurodegenerative diseases,” says Eitan.

In addition to his potentially groundbreaking vaccine, Eitan is investigating new ways to diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier and more accurately using advanced MRI technologies to detect initial signs of amyloid protein clumps in the brain.

“My researchers and I have been seeking to construct a protein that could enter the bloodstream, make it through the blood-brain barrier, bind to the amyloids and then be visible in an MRI scan,” he says.

“I am always looking for new angles to attack this disease. I have never been more optimistic that prevention of the disease will be achieved.”

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Eitan, 39, earned his master’s and doctorate in immunology at Bar-Ilan and did a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in the United States.

He is a senior lecturer in both the Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center and the Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences at Bar-Ilan.

Aside from his vaccine, he advises that a combination of physical exercise and environmental stimulation can help the brain ward off Alzheimer’s disease by increasing and strengthening the connections of the dendritic spines, which mediate our capacity to generate memories.

“In our lab we use multidisciplinary techniques to pursue two goals: to identify the neural mechanisms associated with mild cognitive impairment, and, at the same time, to look for signposts that would allow physicians to identify at-risk patients, so they can receive preventative treatment for dementia before it’s too late,” says Eitan.

He also studies ways to better prevent and diagnose other neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease.

“There is currently no cure for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and medical science can only identify such conditions behaviorally – through the symptoms that indicate that brain tissue has already been destroyed,” he explains.

“Our challenge is to find the clues in molecular biology and biochemistry of the brain that would indicate there’s a problem, and would also give us possible targets for early drug intervention.”

Although he has been studying the brain for many years, Eitan gained a personal perspective on the importance of neurodegeneration research when his father was diagnosed with dementia in his 60s.

“By the time the changes in his motor and cognitive function became apparent, the brain tissues were already lost. It is my hope that, by gaining a fuller understanding of what happens to our brains as we age, we will be able to help more people live a fuller, more cognitively healthy life.”

Article courtesy of Israel21c.

K I D S

and teens too!

FAMILY TIME

Balabusta

By Debra Rich Gettleman

We are buckled up on an Alaska Airlines flight scheduled from Oklahoma City to Seattle. It’s just my husband, Mark, and me. Our two teenage boys are home alone and have called and texted us at least 300 times since our departure 48 hours ago. I’m deathly ill with a head cold and sinus infection, and we are both utterly exhausted.

We have been on the tarmac in this plane for 4 hours and it is still on the ground in Oklahoma City. I’m ready to slit my wrists and Mark, for some reason, has become as peaceful and serene as a Buddhist monk. “Don’t you think it’s odd that we’re still on the ground?” I ask, hoping to get some kind of reaction from my husband. “We’ve been sitting here for four hours!” He continues reading his biography on Abraham Lincoln.

I can’t breathe. I’m a nose-blowing fiend and never-ending snot fountain. I cough uncontrollably for intervals that seem to go on forever. I am truly miserable. I’ve gone through three boxes of tissues in the last hour and a half and feel like I’ve been run over by a Mack truck. Then I sneeze and grab one of my lesser used tissues out of my bra before infecting everyone on the plane with projectile germs. In my mind, I am literally overwhelmed by my lightning fast reflexes and heroic rapidity in protecting an entire planeload of innocent passengers.

But Mark looks at me in horror and say, “Really? Are you that old?”

“What are you talking about?” I say baffled by this question after showing my insanely quick response time.

“The tissue thing? In the bra? I mean, really?” he continues.

“I don’t know what you mean,” I say feeling suddenly defensive and vulnerable. “That’s an old age thing?”

“Well, I just remember my old lady aunts and bubbe use to do that,” he sneers.

I think back to my mother who never stuffed a tissue into her bosom. She used to roll up the used tissues and keep them in her sleeve. Now that was gross. But a slightly snotty tissue stuffed into a bra? Well, that is clearly not a sign of old ladyhood.

I sneer back at him. “Um…well, where am I supposed to keep it? I don’t have any pockets, and I’m not tucking it into my sleeve like some kind of old Jewish balabusta!”

“I don’t even know what that means,” he quips. “But it’s just sort of…icky to see your beautiful young wife acting like some kind of phlegm-hacking alter cocker.”

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“Oh, but you know what that means?” I snipe with more than a little irritation. “And may I add, that I find your negative stereotypes of elderly Jewish women to be limiting, insulting and degrading.”

“I’m not stereotyping,” he insists, “I just only knew old Jewish ladies who did that.”

“Yeah? Well, plenty of hot young atheist chicks at the gym stuff their Kleenex into their bras!” I assert.

“Really?” He asks with a perplexed stare.

“No. Not really,” I say “I just said that because I feel awful that I’m suddenly an old lady and I didn’t see it coming.”

It’s kind of funny to think about how skewed our vision of the world actually is based on our background and experience. To me, bra stuffing still reminds me of the seventh-grade horror Laura Minke faced after her bra came off in the locker room after gym class and a few random tissues emerged. She vehemently swore that the tissues had fallen out of her pocket at the same time and that any synchronicity between these two events was purely coincidental. But for Mark, the same image conjured up a picture of big-bosomed Yiddish yentas pushing him around the Seder table and pinching his cheeks.

On the other hand, the thought of me stuffing a used tissue up my sleeve didn’t elicit even a modicum of disgust. For me, however, the image of my mom in her jade green velour robe with scrunched up tissues in her sleeve made my skin crawl. We both simultaneously marveled at our discrepancy of perceptions.

I used to be an anti-bias trainer with the ADL in Phoenix. It was an incredible opportunity to help people acknowledge the unique and sometimes limiting lens through which we each view the world. I think of myself as a pretty open and accepting person without a lot of racial, religious, gender, or sexual orientation bias clouding my vision. But this was an interesting kind of wake up call.

If we don’t even recognize the limiting views we hold about members of our own family and tribe, what else might we be missing? I think it’s important to step back and reevaluate our judgments – both conscious and unconscious.

Because the truth is, lots of people stuff tissues into their bras and that doesn’t make them old, female, or Jewish!

Debra Rich Gettleman is a mother, blogger, actor and playwright. For more of her work, visit unmotherlyinsights.com

KIDS AND TEENS TOO!

Serving the community to a helping of F.U.N.

By Sarah Hughner

Blenders, ovens, power cords, coolers, groceries, posters, games and giveaways – the scene was chaotic as we unloaded the delivery van stocked with the items needed to kick off the second annual F.U.N. Day on April 15. It was finally coming together after months of planning, envisioning and preparing. In October 2017, I received notice that our grant application had been funded by J-Serve, an initiative to engage Jewish youth in community service.

I am a junior at Chaparral High School and the social action vice president for Kol Ami Temple Youth. I have used my position to learn about community service opportunities and to organize service projects. I want to tell other teens about the grant funding opportunities available, share my experience and encourage others to pursue a service project about which they feel passionate.

At this point, you may be asking “What is F.U.N. Day?” F.U.N. stands for “Food U Need” and is an event meant to help lower-income families learn about the importance

of eating healthy food and making it more accessible to these families. What most of us take for granted – grabbing a piece of fruit or peeling the lid off yogurt for a snack – is a far reach for many.

The statistics are startling: obesity is higher among low-income groups and so is the occurrence of Type 2 diabetes. Eighteen percent of children in low-income families have pre-diabetes or diabetes.

The relationship between food and health has been widely researched. According to the Centers for Disease Control, inadequate consumption of fruits, vegetables and dairy products is associated with not only obesity but reduced attention, poor academic performance and lower energy levels. Maintaining a healthy diet reverses these negative outcomes. Encouragingly, research has demonstrated that effective nutrition education can impact people’s willingness to try, buy and eat healthy foods. From these statistics, the idea for F.U.N. Day sprouted. Admittedly, it is a project that interests me; however, when I presented the idea to the members of KATY, along with samples of easy, tasty and healthy ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE | JUNE/JULY 2018 57

recipes, they quickly got on board.

The goals of F.U.N. Day are to show that healthy foods can be delicious, easy to prepare, affordable and satisfying; a long-term goal is to improve the health of an underserved population. Towards this end, we knew that it was imperative that

Participants at F.U.N. Day visit stations to learn about (and taste!) healthy foods.

Mayor of Scottsdale, W.J. "Jim" Lane and Sarah Hughner.

F.U.N. Day be fun! It was held at UMOM, a housing facility to help homeless families in Phoenix. UMOM emphasizes programs that teach residents how to live independently, successfully. Nutrition and health are important components of these programs, so they were very receptive when I approached them about holding this event at their location.

When attendees arrived at F.U.N. Day, they were introduced to a variety of stations where participants could learn about the importance of eating healthy and sample food items such as wraps, tacos, parfaits and smoothies. There were also physical activities that included jump ropes, hula hoops and the limbo. The last station of the event enabled attendees to fill a reusable grocery bag full of healthy food products. This included fresh produce and healthy canned and packaged goods.

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good! Scottsdale Mayor, Jim Lane, stopped by in the midst of the event, making his way around to shake the hands of the volunteers.

Children wandered around clutching inflatable life-size bananas (donated by Del Monte) and plates of food.

Parents left with insulated tote bags filled with healthy groceries donated

by Sunkist, Campbell’s, Del Monte, Sun-Maid and others. In total, 142 attendees participated in F.U.N. Day 2018. Another two dozen returned the following week to receive more healthy groceries in exchange for completed food logs. The months of planning, organizing and scouting for donations and volunteers had paid off. F.U.N. Day was, by all measures, a success!

Feel inspired? Use the summer as an opportunity to think about project ideas; the more time you have to plan your event, the better it will be! Visit jserve.org for project ideas and important event dates. I am already thinking about F.U.N. Day 2019. Maybe I’ll see you there!

KIDS CALENDAR Through Sept. 3 (Mondays)

MAKE IT MONDAYS AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON, 200 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson. Celebrate summer every Monday at the museum with $3 admission, extended hours and special guests. Guests will be at the museum from 3 to 6 pm and the museum is open until 7 pm.

For more information, visit childrensmuseumtucson.org.

June 1

TOT SHABBAT from 5:45 to 8 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children). Additional adults $10 per person. RSVP by May 29 to Michelle at 520-745-5550 or visit caiaz.org.

TOT KABBALAT SHABBAT at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club Road, Tucson from 5:30 to 7 pm. Child-centered service with songs, stories and music led by Rabbi Batsheva Appel. Shabbat dinner of kosher chicken and sides (vegetarian upon request), followed by dessert oneg on the playground. $10 adults, under 13 free. 520-327-4501 or templeemanueltucson.org.

June 1-July 22

MARY POPPINS AT THE ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria from June 1-30 and at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix from July 6-22.

Magically appearing just when she’s needed most, Mary leads the Banks household on zany adventures with chimney sweeps, shopkeepers and an assortment of astonishing characters. For more information, contact 623776-8400 or azbroadway.org.

June 2-Aug. 25 (Saturdays) CAMP SHABBAT for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson from 11 am to 1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call 520-577-1171 or rabbi@cbsaz.org.

June 3-July 29 (Sundays; July 22 event moved to July 21) JCATION STAYCATION SUMMER SPLASH SERIES at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Grab your towel and spend the afternoon at The J. Two sparkling pools, weekly themes, live DJ, kids’ activities, fitness classes, rock climbing wall, splash pad and so much more!

Everyone welcome! Members and children under 2 are free. $5 per person for guests. For more information, visit vosjcc.org/summersplash.

June 15

FAMILY SHABBAT at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson from 5:45 pm (service), 7 pm (dinner). This interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. We’ll share Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. $25 per family (two adults

& up to 4 children); adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP by June 12 to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or edasst@caiaz.org.

June 17

FATHER’S DAY AT THE WESTERN SPIRIT: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale where all dads will receive free museum admission. Enjoy your visit with a free, docent-led tour of the exhibitions, offered at 11:15 am, 12:15 pm and 1:15 pm. For more information, visit scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

July 15

POOL PARTY AT THE VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 9:30 to 11 am. Join Gesher Disability Resources for its third annual pool party for individuals with special needs, their families and friends! Join them for snacks, music and to meet new friends in the community! For more information, contact 480-629-5343 or gesherdr.org.

Aug. 19

OPEN HOUSE AT THE VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale family-friendly event features tours of The J’s 50,000-square-foot fitness center and aquatics center with two heated pools, a heated splash pad and 26-foot climbing wall. For more information, visit vosjcc.org.

CAMPS ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE’S ACADEMY FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS offers multiple, age-specific, weekly sessions in June and July in the performing arts for ages 7-18. 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-776-8400 or azbroadway.org.

CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL SUMMER CAMP for Kids for ages 2-6 offers weekly half- or full-day sessions June 4-July 20.

5550 E 5th St., Tucson. 520-745-5550 ext. 229 or caiaz.org.

EAST VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER holds Camp Rimon through August 3 for kids entering K through grade 9; CIT Program for grades 10-12. 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. 480-897-0588 or evjcc.org.

TEMPLE KOL AMI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER holds Camp Kol Ami for non-napping 3s and preK only. 2-day to 2-week themed sessions through July 27. 15030 N 64th St., Scottsdale. 480-951-5825 or templekolami.org/early-childhood-center.

TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SUMMER CAMPS for youth in grades K-8 offers weekly sessions through Aug. 8.

3800 E. River Road, Tucson. 520-299-3000 ext. 192 or camp@tucsonjcc.org.

VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER holds Shemesh Summer Day Camp weekly through August 3 for grades K-8 and Kochavim Preschool Camp for campers age 3 through Pre-K. 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.

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JNF and Kulanu Academy partner

Jewish National Fund-USA and the Kulanu Academy announced a partnership on April 9 in support of Kulanu Ba’aretz, a joint three-month vocational-educational study program in Israel for young men and women with special needs ages 17-22.

JNF is well known for its work benefitting individuals with special needs and disabilities. Kulanu, Hebrew for “All of Us,” provides a wide range of educational, social and advocacy services for individuals with special needs and their families in an inclusive environment.

This new partnership with Kulanu on the academic front, allows it to expand its services and offer this special opportunity to 20 students annually for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic years.

The program, based in northern Israel at Kibbutz Shluchot in the foothills of the Gilboa Mountains in the Bet Shean Valley, is geared towards individuals who want to spend an unforgettable semester living, working, studying, growing and touring in Israel. The study program provides a unique opportunity for individuals with special needs to develop new skills, build self-esteem and independence, make new friends, and grow in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Students are engaged socially, emotionally, and physically, and often in ways they would not have at home while experiencing the spirit and culture of Israel.

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director, Dr. Beth Raskin, who believes that every individual should be able to participate in an Israel program similar to their peers and siblings. “After 10 years of operating the Kulanu Ba’aretz program, we are excited to expand its growth via our partnership with Jewish National Fund,” says Dr. Raskin. “Our program provides the opportunity for participants to acquire skills and levels of independence that they could not normally attain in their home environments.”

Yossi Kahana, director of Jewish National Fund’s Task Force on Disabilities, says, “This new partnership is part of JNF’s focus on improving the quality of life in Israel for all its citizens, ensuring that no member of Israeli society is left behind. Now people with disabilities have the opportunity to explore Israel and return home with a heightened sense of purpose, a deeper connection to the land and the people of Israel.”

David Berglas, a 2014 graduate of Kulanu Ba’aretz who found the experience life-changing remarked, “Being in Israel on my own helped me prove to myself that I can accomplish anything that I want to do. Living in Israel helped prepare me to become independent in many ways, a lot of which I have implemented since being home.

And, the kibbutz environment opened the door for me to meet many new people as well as make long-term friends.”

Kulanu Ba’aretz was inaugurated in October 2007 and

Participants in Kulanu Ba’aretz enjoy a variety of activities.

offers five components in its experiential curriculum: Vocational: Participants join as members of the kibbutz and engage in vocational placement in areas such as cooking, dining room, laundry, animal care in the children’s zoo, kibbutz store, agricultural work and maintaining the landscaping throughout the kibbutz.

Daily work schedules are individualized, providing flexibility to accommodate the touring component.

Coursework: Self-advocacy and determination, social skills training, money management, functional reading, personal hygiene and learning basic Hebrew.

Touring: Participants will spend a minimum of 20 days traveling throughout Israel. Jewish National Fund will make available partner sites including Special in Uniform, Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Center, LOTEM-

Making Nature Accessible, Hashomer HaChadash and others. Interactive learning and coursework offered at vocational sites where possible.

Extra-curricular activities: Students participate in daily classes in arts and crafts, sports, dance, cooking and night activity programming. Kulanu Ba’aretz participants join with kibbutz high school students for activities and other social events, and participants enjoy Shabbat hospitality at the homes of kibbutz members.

Evening activities: A variety of sports, arts and crafts, horseback riding, woodworking, swimming and other activities are offered.

For more information, visit kulanukids.org/kulanubaaretz or call 516-569-3083 ext.150.

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That’s funny, you don’t look Jewish:

Being Jewish in America today

By Amy Hirshberg Lederman

Several years ago I was asked to speak about being Jewish in America today to a large interfaith audience. It was extremely difficult to try to wrap my head around such a huge subject, let alone do justice to it. Do I talk about Jewish law and tradition?

Immigration of Jews from different countries to America and their contributions? How Jews differ from their non-Jewish neighbors? The Jewish holidays? Calendar? Hebrew language? Foods we eat? Types of synagogues and streams of Judaism that exist?

Then an idea came to me, born from an uncomfortable memory from my childhood. I grew up in a small town in northern New Jersey which was predominantly non-Jewish.

As in, I was one of seven Jews in a graduating high school class of 357. Throughout the years, I would often hear comments like, “That’s funny, you don’t look Jewish!” Frankly, I never knew if that was a compliment or an insult.

What does “looking Jewish” mean anyway?

Because in saying someone doesn’t look Jewish, it means others are relying on stereotypes of what Jewish looks like. Was it because I had freckles, a smaller nose and straight hair that I didn’t fit the bill?

Being Jewish in America today is not defined or limited by theology, rituals or customs and it’s certainly not a matter of looks. Rather, it is a rich and diverse tapestry of Jewish life as manifest through values, texts, study, prayer and community involvement on a myriad of levels.

Within the broader self-described and self-defined Jewish community, a multiplicity of identities and realities exist. We need to look no further than our own families to see how one size doesn’t fit all. And despite the conflicts that arise within the Jewish community over who is a Jew and what is authentic Jewish living, the Jewish landscape has become a vast universe of possibilities so that almost anyone who desires to claim a stake in being Jewish, can find a toehold.

For example: • Some Jews go to synagogue while others never do.

• Some Jews observe the dietary laws and keep Kosher while others enjoy cheeseburgers and pork ribs to their heart’s content.

• Some Jews are passionate about their support for Israel while others vehemently oppose Israel’s policies and decisions.

• Some Jews follow all of the Biblical commandments (mitzvot) while others don’t believe in God or follow any commandments.

• Some Jews are born to a Jewish mother but know nothing about Judaism while others choose to convert to Judaism after years of study and training.

And the list goes on and on.

In America, Jewish pluralism extends its canopy to include this type of diversity within the Jewish community. According to the Public Religion Research Institute’s survey on American Jewish values released April 2012, when asked what is the most important quality of their Jewish identity – 50 % said “a commitment to social equality,” 20 % said “support for Israel” and only 17% said “religious observance.”

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The data also showed that while about 70 % of Jews define themselves through a religious movement, the other 30 % see Judaism as more of a cultural identity, calling themselves “just Jewish.”

Being Jewish in America today has evolved from a purely religious way of thinking, being and living into a broader way of life that continues to expand and change over time. What that means for each person will inevitably be different. For some, it may mean studying Torah or joining a synagogue. For others, it may mean creating a Jewish home with Jewish books, music, foods and traditions. For still others, being Jewish may involve participating in social action programs or working out at the Jewish community center.

Being Jewish in America today is not defined or limited by theology, rituals or customs and it’s certainly not a matter of looks. Rather, it is a rich and diverse tapestry of Jewish life as manifest through values, texts, study, prayer and community involvement on a myriad of levels.

It is not just a matter of relativity, however, because the foundation of Jewish communal life is still built on Jewish texts, values and historical experience. The beauty is that Judaism has remained a vibrant and relevant institution precisely because it has embraced change, expanded its dimensions and never stands still.

Amy Hirshberg Lederman has written more than 300 columns and essays that have been published nationwide. amyhirshberglederman.com

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Caravan Almog is coming to Arizona

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The Tzofim Friendship Caravan will once again be stopping in Arizona for performances throughout the Valley from June 10 to 14. The Israel Scouts tradition of touring and visiting Arizona is a strong one (41 years this summer). Each year, dedicated host families open up their homes to the scouts, and strong bonds between the families and the scouts they host are always formed.

Three different caravans traveling across North America this year, from New York to California to Wyoming and Tennessee. They are Caravan Yanai, Caravan Almog and Caravan Dekel. Caravan Almog will be visiting Arizona.

Each caravan is made up of a group of five girls and five boys, ages 16 to 17, and their two leaders. They are chosen to be members of the Caravan based on their maturity, fluency in English, and of course their talent in the performing arts.

Preparation for the Caravan starts in January.

The group meets every weekend to practice for the performances and plan educational activities. The leaders meet separately during the week to learn about their responsibilities and how to manage their team. The leaders of Caravan Almog are Shir Amit and Or Woddis.

"It's such a pleasure to be back in this amazing program that had a huge influence on my life as a teenager," says Shir.

The dates for these free, family-friendly shows are as follows: Sunday, June 10 at 11 am at Temple Beth Shalom, 12202 N. 101st Ave. in Sun City Sunday, June 10 at 4 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road in Phoenix

Monday, June 11 at 7 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E. McDonald Dr. in Paradise Valley

Tuesday, June 12 at 7 pm at Congregation Or Tzion, 16415 N. 90th St. in Scottsdale

Wednesday, June 13 at 7 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave. in Phoenix Thursday, June 14 at 7 pm at Temple Kol Ami, 15030 N. 64th St. in Scottsdale

They will also be performances at Westminster Village, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Kivel and the Boys and Girls Club of Scottsdale while they are in town.

For more information, visit israelscouts.org/friendshipcaravan.

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Ask Helen

Planning a trip is half the fun

A Nosh of Jewish Wisdom: How lovely is the sun after rain and how lovely is laughter after sorrow Dear Helen:

I’m a single mom with a 14-year-old son. We have a great relationship. I’d like to take him traveling next summer: Europe, Morocco, Thailand and as many cool places as we can explore together. How can I get him invested in this dream and also to help save for it? It’s really hard to say “No” every time he asks to eat out or for movie money.

Itchy Feet

Dear Itchy Feet:

Get a box that’s easy to put money into and hard to get it out of. Even an empty Kleenex box will do. Every time either of you has a discretionary decision to make about money, especially one you’d make together, talk about delayed gratification (eat in instead of out, see a cheapie instead of a new movie, etc.). You won’t win every time but look at alternatives. Put the money you “save” into the box. Open a new bank account called Travel Fund with both your names on it. Every month empty the money from the savings box into the account and check the balance. Then ask your son, “Where’s your favorite destination this month?” Label the box with his country of current interest.

Use the public library to check out travel guides, especially the kind that would appeal to young travelers. Rent DVDs and listen to music from the cultures you’re interested in. Get him as invested in this trip as you are, in every way you can.

Dear Helen:

Virtually all my retired friends like to travel. They go to visit friends and relatives around the United States, on beach vacations, adventure and sports vacations, cultural trips, Elderhostel excursions, and foreign travel to places both exotic and traditional. I enjoy hearing about their time away from home, but I am in no way interested in joining them. Partially it is a matter of finances, though I could certainly find the cash if I cared. While I like them as friends, I have very little interest in spending a week with them. There are other friends that I can imagine traveling with, but they are not yet retired.

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The biggest truth is this: I really like my permanent staycation life that allows me to take classes at the university, dabble in learning art and putter in my garden. Is there a polite way to decline invitations without going into detail?

I don’t want people to think I am broke when I’m not, and I genuinely like my friends for local events like concerts and movies. But a big trip for me is an event that I would rather share with other people.

Home Girl

Dear Home Girl:

Everyone gets to decide what makes them happy.

Fortunately we are not all the same; the “different strokes for different folks” adage is one you can cite as you wish them bon voyage on their travels. If you politely decline often enough, they will stop asking you. You will get a reputation of “doesn't like to travel” that you can simply accede to as the easiest solution. If you feel the need to be more explicit, say you have plans to travel later with a friend who's not yet retired, and in the meantime you're very content to explore cultural opportunities in your own backyard and hear about their adventures when they return from them.

Most people who’ve retired have a long list of activities they haven't been able to make time for while they worked.

Those can take years to explore. My only caveat would be this: If you really do want to travel, make it a priority while your health and mobility are still good. Climbing the Great Wall or trekking up Machu Picchu requires good knees, so do those trips first. Chilling on a beach, whether it's in Hawaii or Croatia, is much easier on an aging body. Do what makes you happy. You’ve earned it.

HELEN

A resident of Eugene since 1981, Helen is a member of Temple Beth Israel. She claims to have black belts in schmoozing, problem-solving and chutzpah.

Email your questions to helen@ yourjewishfairygodmother.com.

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Federation notes: Israel @ 70…An Amazing and Complicated Place

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More than anything else, this trip was an important reminder that Judaism is not only defined by religious ritual, but also by the land that G-d promised to Abraham.

It was my first trip to Israel at age 26 that gave me a true understanding of what it means to be Jewish. On this, my 41st trip to the Promised Land, I once again took the time to renew my experience of the rituals of Judaism and the land of Israel.

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I continue to be so proud of the programs and services that Federation funds to strengthen Jewish life and help Jews in need in Israel and 70 other countries around the world, work made possible through our generous donors and overseas partners the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American

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On this, the 70th anniversary year of Israel, I am proud to say Am Yisroel Chai, the nation of Israel lives!

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THE J TAKES ITS CULTURE & LEARNING PROGRAM ON THE ROAD The Valley of Sun JCC is taking its Cultural & Learning offerings for senior adults on the road this summer.

Atria Senior Living in Scottsdale hosts the summer series featuring mentalist Brett Barry on June 5, singer/entertainer Tom LaGravinese on June 12 and Bob Hope impressionist Lynn “Win” Roberts on July 17. All programs begin at 10:30 am and include kosher-style lunch at 11:40 am. J members are $5 and guests are $8. Pricing is per person and includes lunch.

“I am excited to continue The J’s range of diverse programing for active adults in our community,” says Cheryl Blumenthal, director of adult programming. “Not everyone leaves for the summer and it’s important that there continue to be enriching programs.”

COOL SHABBAT SERVICE

Beat the heat and celebrate Shabbat in a cool (and free!) way at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road in Tucson every Friday from 5 to 6:45 pm from June 1 through August.

The evening begins at 5 pm with wine and cheese and the service follows at 5:30 pm with Rabbi Batsheva Appel and Cantorial Soloist Marjorie Hochberg.

For more information, visit templeemanueltucson.org.

SONGS OF THE INSPIRED SOUL

Chabad Centers of Arizona presents The Rebbe's Niggunim, Song of the Inspired Soul, an evening marking the yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

This unique multimedia concert will be held on June 3 at 6:30 pm at Hilton Scottsdale Resort at 6333 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale.

The concert features a live musical performance by a string quartet led by Moshe Bukshpan and three members of the Phoenix Symphony.

Tickets are $18; sponsorships available. For more information and to RSVP, contact Chabad of Arizona at 602-944-2753 or visit chabadaz.com/ concert.

Atria Senior Living is located at 14500 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. in Scottsdale. There is also limited transportation from The J to Atria, available on a first-come basis.

To learn more about The J’s adult culture and learning programs and to be added to the interest list, contact 480-4817024 or cherylb@vosjcc.org.

DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES

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PREVIEWS PREVIEWS film series on June 5. This month’s film is “Body and Soul: An American Bridge - The Black/Jewish History of an American Son.” Out of all the cross-cultural encounters that have resulted in the richness of American popular music, none has been so prominent or so fraught with fraternity and conflict as the relationships between African Americans and American Jews.

“Body and Soul: An American Bridge” aims to tease out the strands of this cultural knot by focusing on the early performance history of the jazz standard, “Body and Soul,” one of the most recorded songs in the jazz repertoire. Sponsored by Susan and Mark Sendrow Email Lawrence Bell at lbell@azjhs.org to RSVP or for sponsorship information.

42ND STREET COMES TO TEMPE

One of Broadway’s all-time greatest tap-dance musicals, "42nd Street", will come to life on the Tempe Center for the Arts at 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. in Tempe stage from July 6 through July 15. Presented by Scottsdale Musical Theater, the play will feature guest stars Charles Shaughnessy from "The Nanny" as Julian March, Grammy winner and recording icon Debby Boone as Dorothy Brock and Broadway's dance darling Eloise Kropp as Anytime Annie, who will also bring her incredible choreography talents.

Ticket price ranges from $36 to $58 and are available by contacting the SMTC offices at 602-909-4215 or by visiting scottsdalemusicaltheater.com.

ONE DAY ADULT SUMMER CAMP AT THE TUCSON J Kids aren’t the only ones who can enjoy camp this summer – adults can, too! On July 29 from 10 am to 3 pm, adults can bring back the memories of camp at the Tucson Jewish Community Center at 3800 E. River Road in Tucson.

During the day camp adults will get to participate in a number of activities including athletics, art, cooking, learning workshops, open swim and more. Price includes s’mores, T-shirt and lunch with beer and wine pairings.

The cost for this program is $40 per person, or $75 per couple. For more information, please contact Jennifer Selco, director of Jewish life and learning a jselco@tucsonjcc.org or 520-299-3000 ext. 106, or register at tucsonjcc.org.

FROM PUNISHMENT TO COMPASSION Valley Beit Midrash presents “From Punishment to Compassion” by Marianne Novak on July 25 from 7 to 8:30 pm at Temple Chai t 4645 E. Marilyn Road in Phoenix.

The time leading up to Tisha B’av and its aftermath, leading ultimately to Rosh HaShanah, demands an almost instantaneous move from extreme sadness, grief and anger to joy and happiness to be with God. How does our tradition help us move from one radical state to the other with purpose and meaning? How does this process enhance our relationship with God? Marianne Novak will be beginning her fourth year as a student at Yeshivat Maharat this fall. She has served in many leadership and Jewish educational positions including Endowment Direction for the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Tanakh teacher at Rochelle Zell Chicagoland Jewish High School and Marianne Novak for the last 20 years, an instructor for the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning in the Chicago area. Marianne has recently completed a year-long rabbinic internship at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale.

For more information, visit valleybeitmidrash.org.

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ISRAEL AT 70 – There were celebrations across the state for Israel in April.

Talmud Torah students celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut at the Café Tel Aviv event at Beth El Congregation; David White, Tamir Pinkus and Amram Knishinsky at the Israeli American Council – Arizona event at OdySea in the Desert; Weintraub Israel Center, along with the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, area synagogues and organizations celebrated at the Tucson JCC and Tucson Hebrew Academy; Gal Drimmer, left, and Erez Kessler performed at the East Valley JCC’s celebration.

PICTURE PERFECT – Marion Isaacs, right, with Joel Zolondek, was among the crowd at the opening of “Israel at 70: The Diverse Faces of Israel,” the showing of Zolondek’s 150-plus photos of Israel’s people and places. The exhibit will run through the summer at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center in Phoenix. Photo by Leni Reiss

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EQUINE THERAPY – The first class of Tucson Jewish Community Center’s special services participants graduated from a four-week course "In The Presence of Horses," Equine Therapeutic Programming at The Hacienda at the River.

OH SUSANNAH – The closing event of the 2017-18 season for Valley Beit Midrash on April 22 featured Professor Susannah Heschel, chair of the Jewish Studies program at Dartmouth College. She spoke about the remarkable life of her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Jessica Hammerman, left, paid tribute to her parents Cheryl and Stan Hammerman, who sponsored the lecture. VBM President and Dean Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz and Professor Heschel also are pictured. Photo by Leni Reiss

JEWISH COMEDY – Jeremy Dauber, Columbia University professor specializing in Yiddish and Jewish literature and culture, regaled his audience on May 10 with insights into Jewish humor.

He is pictured, at left, showing his latest book, JEWISH COMEDY: A serious history, to Allan Gutkin.

Photo by Leni Reiss DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE – Vicki Cabot was toasted by friends and family for earning a Ph.D. from Arizona State University. Her husband, Howard, hosted a gala reception in her honor at the Phoenix Jewish Historical Society on May 7. Party guests flanking Dr. Cabot are Carol Seidberg, left, and Jill Schwartz.

Photo by Leni Reiss

JUDGE SUZANNE – Proud parents Steve and Lois Scheiner flank daughter Suzanne Marwil on April 20 at the investiture ceremony when she was named as judge of the Superior Court of Arizona. The event took place in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium in downtown Phoenix. Photo by Leni Reiss

MENTEES/MENTORS – At the Tuesday, May 8 event at The New Shul honoring the third cohort of the Women’s Leadership Institute of the Women’s Jewish Learning Center, Allison Kierman, left, celebrates with Rabbi Elana Kanter and Stacy Rosenthal. Kierman is a member of cohort number four and Rosenthal will serve as a mentor. The institute is a joint project of the center and PJ Library of Greater Phoenix. Photo by Leni Reiss ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE | JUNE/JULY 2018 71

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SPIRIT IN THE DESERT – On Sunday, May 6, Valley Beit Midrash hosted their Men's Retreat at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Cave Creek, AZ. Front: Aaron Moskowitz, Nathan Mountford, AJ Frost, Jamie Oskin, Daniel Gottlieb, Alex Dashe, Jacob Reuben, Josh Leitz Back Rows: Matt Bycer, Alan Perkel, Zach Colick, Aaron Dragushan, Josh Wertlieb, Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz

THE SHOW GOES ON – Director David Ira Goldstein, center, with the cast of Arizona Theatre Company’s “The Diary of Anne Frank” in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center. The show CONSTRUCTION ZONE – The Palazzo held a Hard Hat Party on May 17 just completed a run in Tucson and will be at the Herberger until June 3. to show off the construction of their new assisted living apartments. “We Remember: Holocaust Art” with the creator, artist Robert Sutz, on display in the lobby of the theater.

Employees got into the spirit by donning hard hats and tool belts.

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Fireworks AROUND THE VALLEY

fun

WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. scottsdale4th.com.

4th of Zooly (Wed. July 4). Firework viewing at 9 pm; event runs 7-10

Tempe Town Lake Festival (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9:20 pm.

Gates open at 5 pm. $10, ages 12 & under free; discounted tickets available at Fry’s food stores and online. Live entertainment, Family Fun Fest, food court and fireworks. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. 480-350-5189 or tempe4th.com.

All-American Festival (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9:15 pm; event

Your Hometown 4th of July (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 8:45 pm; event runs 4-10 pm. $20/per carload. Live entertainment, contests, Fun Zone, food trucks and fireworks. Schnepf Farms, 24610 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek. 480-987-3100 or schnepffarms.com.

pm. $45 adults, $35 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free; reservations required. BBQ dinner, animal encounters, live entertainment, inflatables and fireworks. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org. runs 5-10 pm. $10, ages 12 & under free; $7 discounted ticket available until June 29. Live entertainment, Water Zone, Kids Zone, food eating contests, cornhole tournament, concessions and fireworks. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria. 623-773-7133 or peoriasportscomplex.com.

Arizona Celebration of Freedom (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9:30

pm; event runs 6-10 pm. Free. Live entertainment, classic vehicles, patriotic displays and fireworks. Mesa Amphitheatre/Mesa Convention Center Complex, 263 N. Center St., Mesa. arizonacelebrationoffreedom.com.

Fabulous Phoenix Fourth (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9:30 pm; event runs 6-10 pm. Free. Live entertainment, Kids Zone, classic car display, interactive exhibits, arts & crafts, water spray zone, food and beverages. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 602-534-3378 (FEST) or phoenix.gov/parks.

TUCSON AND SURROUNDING AREA 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Event (Wed. July 4).

Fireworks at 8:05 pm; event runs 7 am-9 pm. Free. Live entertainment, parade, military displays, vendors, music and fireworks. Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. sierravistaaz.gov.

“A” Mountain Fireworks Celebration (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9:15 pm; refreshments available between 7-9 pm. Enjoy fireworks from the Tucson Convention Center’s parking lot B with food and beverages available for purchase. 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson. 520-791-4101 or visittucson.org.

Fourth at the Fountain (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9 pm; event

Celebrate July 4th, Old West Style (Wed.-Sun. July 4-8). 10 am-5 pm. $19.95, ages 11 & under free. Pie-eating contest, stunt shows, train rides, historic site tours, special show in the Grand Palace each day and more.

Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson. 520-883-0100 or oldtucson.com.

Gilbert’s July 4th Celebration (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 8:30 pm; event runs 6-9 pm. Free. Music, food trucks and fireworks. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Higley High School, 4068 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert. gilbertaz.gov.

Diamonds in the Sky Celebration (Wed. July 4). 10 am-10 pm; fireworks after the game. All-star baseball game, giveaways, prizes, activities and fireworks. Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson. 520-724-5466 or kinosportscomplex.com.

Great American 4th (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9 pm; event runs 6-10 pm. Free; fee for activities and parking. Live entertainment, Kids Zone, food and fireworks. Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Maricopa. maricopa-az.gov.

Festival and Fireworks (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 8:30 pm; gates open at 4 pm. $10/per car parking. Food stations, Kid’s Zone, face painting, live entertainment and more. Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Ave De Otero Road, Tubac.

520-398-2211 or tubacgolfresort.com.

Hometown Fireworks Celebration (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 8:30 pm; event runs 6-8:30 pm. Free; fee for some activities. Live entertainment, games, bicycle, wagon and tricycle decorating contest, swimming (Superstition Shadows Aquatics Center), volleyball tournament, kids zone and fireworks. AJHS Football Stadium, 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction. 480-983-2181 or ajcity.net.

July 4th Celebration (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9 pm; event runs

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9

Star Spangled Spectacular (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at 9 pm;

Scottsdale’s 4th of July Celebration (Wed. July 4). Fireworks at

Tombstone 4th of July (Tues. July 4). Fireworks at dusk (Medigovich Field); event runs 10 am-8 pm. Free. Breakfast in the park, live entertainment, kids’ games, photo booth, parade and more. City park at Allen St. & 3rd, Tombstone. tombstonechamber.com.

runs 6-10 pm. Free. Music, inflatables, rock climbing wall, food vendors and fireworks. Bring chairs and blankets. Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. experiencefountainhills.org.

pm; event runs 6:30-9:30 pm. Free; $5 parking. Live entertainment, games, inflatables, food and fireworks. Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler. 480-782-2735 or chandleraz.gov.

9 pm; event runs 4-9:30 pm. General admission: $15 adults, $12 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free; $20/per car for firework viewing only. Bull riding, Kids Zone, BMX show, stunt dog demonstration, pony rides, petting zoo, fireworks and more.

5-9:30 pm. Free. Live entertainment, games, giveaways, food trucks and fireworks. The Oro Valley Aquatic Complex will also be hosting a 4th of July celebration from noon-4 pm. Naranja Park, 810 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley. orovalleyaz.gov.

event runs 5-9:45 pm. Free. Live music, food trucks, inflatables and fireworks.

Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson. maranaaz.gov.

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SUMMER CALENDAR

Bodies Revealed at OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. This limited-time exhibition offers an intimate and informative view into the human body. Admission prices are: $19.95 ages 13-64, $17.95 ages 65 and up, $14.95 ages 2-12; tickets are valid for the date selected. Guests may enter after 9 am. For more information, visit bodiesaz.com/ticketinformation.

June-Aug. Cool Shabbat Service. See page 68.

Through June 3 The Diary of Anne Frank at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. One of the most powerful stories of the 20th century, brought to the stage by Arizona Theatre Company. Times vary. To purchase tickets, arizonatheatre.org.

June 3 Songs of the Inspired Soul. See page 68.

June 3-July 8 (Sundays) Summer Film Series at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St., Tucson from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Enjoy popcorn, lemonade and a film. Free.

For more information, visit caiaz.org.

June 4-July 9 Introduction to Ethics with Professor Jerry Gil, Ph.D. at Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson from 1 to 3 pm. Explore the thought of the great thinkers of Western philosophy from Plato and Aristotle through Kant and Mill to MacIntyre and Rawls. $60 for six weeks. For more information, visit tucsonjcc.org.

June 5 Documentary Film Series. See page 68.

June 5, 12 & July 17 Cultural & Learning Program on the Road.

See page 68.

month on current events. Bring your ideas to share with the group. Free. For more information, contact Harriet at 480-481-7033 or harrietc@ vosjcc.org.

It’s Not Just Lunch at Smile on Seniors, 2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix at noon. Lunch plus an activity. To RSVP, contact 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.

June 6 & 13 Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care for Older Adults at Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, 3718 E. River Road #100, Tucson from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Free. Caregivers, baby boomers caring for aging parents, behavioral health and medical providers, home health care agencies, senior service providers, clinical staff and administrators are invited to participate in a twopart training series. For more information, contact JFCS at 520-209-2435 or visit jfcstucson.org.

June 6-July 11 (Wednesdays) Introduction to Philosophy at Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson from 9 to 11 am. Explore the main themes of Western philosophy. $60 for six weeks. For more information, visit tucsonjcc.org.

June 6 & 20, July 18, Aug. 1 & 15 Mahj Meetup at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Play mah jongg with all levels of players. Everyone is welcome. Bring your 2018 Mah Jongg League card and a set if you have one. Snacks are provided. Contact Alicia at 602-944-3359 ext. 113 or amoskowitz@ bethelphoenix.com for more information.

June 7 JFCS Memory Café at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave. in Phoenix from 10 to 11:30 am. This month, Memory Café will feature musical guest Dr. Lynne Haeseler. The Café is a meeting place for those with changes in their thinking or memory, mild cognitive impairment or dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, along with their care partners. For more information, contact Kathy Rood at 602-4524627 or kathy.rood@jfcsaz.org.

Syrian & Iraqi Cooking Class at Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson from noon to 3 pm. Shahd Baeij, a Syrian refugee, and Azhar Jamal, an Iraqi refugee, will teach you to make Syrian and Iraqi delicacies as well as about Syrian and Iraqi culture.

To register, visit tucsonjcc.org.

June 10-14 Caravan Almog is coming to Arizona.

See page 64.

June 12 Inside the Writing of The Lost Letter with Local Author Jillian Cantor at Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson at 6 pm. From a stamp engraver’s apprentice in Austria on the eve of Kristallnacht to a journalist coping with her father’s memory loss in Los Angeles in 1989, the novel traces the path of a mysterious love letter that connects generations of Jewish families. For more information, visit tucsonjcc.org.

June 15 Shabbat Dinner at Smile on Seniors, 2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix at 6 pm. Enjoy a four-course dinner in a warm and love atmosphere, with friends and family. $5 suggested minimum donation. To RSVP, contact 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.

June 21 Mature Mavens Dinner at Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale at 5 pm. Make new friends as you meet for dinner and socialize. Dinner is separate checks. Please contact Bunnye at 602-3713744 for our current schedule of restaurants and reserve your place!

June 24 Summer Pies Cooking Class at Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson from noon to 3 pm. Learn to make the perfect flaky pie crust. Executive Pastry Chef Jaime Lawhorn will demonstrate a pie crust and then walk you through the process as you create your own pie. The class will create several fillings and each participant will have a pie to take home to celebrate. $60, $50 members. To register, visit tucsonjcc.org.

June 5 & 19, July 3 & 17, Aug. 7 & 21

June 10

JBN Networking Lunch at Mimi’s Café, 8980 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale from noon to 1:30 pm.

Jewish Business Network of Arizona members and their guests gather for lunch, education and networking in Scottsdale. For more information, visit jbnaz.org.

Gesher Disability Resources Goes to Detour Theatre at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale at 2:30 pm. Join Gesher to see a performance of “School of Rock.” Please contact 480-629-5343 or jacquelyn@gesherdr.org to RSVP or for any questions.

July 6-15

BBQ at Smile on Seniors, 2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix at 4 pm. Goodies off the grill and good company. To RSVP, contact 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.

July 29

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42nd Street Comes to Tempe.

See page 69.

July 25 From Punishment to Compassion.

See page 69.

Adult Summer Camp at the Tucson J. See page 69.

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