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Holiday Gift Guide
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Find the perfect holiday gift using AI
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Protect the world’s children this holiday season
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Roasted garlic caprese latkes
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It's not just the Festival of Lights, may it also be the festival of hope, happiness, love and health. Wishing you a Happy Hanukkah and Holiday Season filled with peace and prosperity. - From all of us at Arizona Jewish Life
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HATS & ACCESSORIES - Kyi Kyi is at it again with this season’s hottest accessories! These super trendy hats not only look amazing but include a fleece lining for extra warmth and comfort. They come in a plethora of fun colors and styles. The oversized and fluffy pom poms come in a luxurious fur and soft and silky faux fur (ranging from $59 to $72) that are sure to cater to every woman’s taste and age. Staying warm never looked this hot! Our Kyi Kyi collection also features a variety of accessories to complement your readers’ style including earmuffs, matching scarves, belt bags and a super cute mommy & me collection. All of which makes our products the perfect holiday gift! $59 & up. kyikyi.com
SEMIPRECIOUS STONE JEWELRY Jewelry made from semiprecious stones that have been cut and polished by hand. Each piece is unique and a one-of-kind work of art. Many of the stones have been collected by hand in the desert Southwest by the jewelry maker. Many stones are set in sterling silver. $5 & up. outofarizona.com
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EIGHT NIGHTS OF HANUKKAH GIFT - Make the eight nights of Hanukkah even more special with a beautiful Star of Davidshaped gift. Each night, the lucky recipients open a new part of the artfully-constructed container to reveal a delectable treat. There is something for all eight evenings, including extraordinary Royal Riviera Pears, delicious rugelach and blondies, Jordan almonds, and chocolate Hanukkah gelt coins. The container will be a family favorite for years to come. Kosher. $99.99. harryanddavid.com
GARY ROSENTHAL ART PRESIDENTIAL MENORAH - Star of David with multicolor side accent, 10” high, 5” wide, 11” long. Please allow 5 additional days for shipping. You will have the option to personalize this item as you proceed to checkout. Gary Rosenthal Art Menorah. $110. zionjudaica.com
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ARIZONA COYOTES – Buy single ticket, multi-game or flex packs to Arizona’s own professional ice hockey team. Nhl.com/coyotes
WINE VEIL - ‘Tis the Season to entertain! This is the time of year when being a little “extra” is fine. Whether you need a hostess gift, a gift for someone you don’t know very well… or to just dress up your holiday gathering the Wine VEIL is a perfect choice! The soft and simple 5” x 5” squares are made with high-quality organza material in a variety of beautiful color swatches (we love the holiday color set) and each one is weighted with beautiful silver charms of dragonflies, grape leaves and other classic charms. The result is a shimmery, sheer drape or VEIL over each wine glass, decanter or bottle giving a little extra special look to your gathering. These are great in the summer for “al fresco” gatherings, because they keep the bugs OUT! $24.95 (Set of 4). wineveil.com
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GARDENER’S POCKET TOOL GIFT - Carry these handy snips and pruners any time you head to the garden for harvesting vegetables, herbs and fruits; cutting flowers for bouquets; and light pruning and deadheading. The ergonomic, nonslip grip and super-sharp blades allow you to make precision cuts without damaging nearby stems. A sliding lock lets you stow them safely. And the Tool Sharpener lets you maintain the sharp edge on these tools, as well as other pruners, loppers and shears. Set includes our exclusive Pocket Pruner, Pocket Snips and Tool Sharpener. $34.99. gardeners.com
EXPLORER BOX - Take your kiddos on a trip around the world each month without leaving your home thanks to eat2explore. These fun “explorer boxes” from a dozen different countries including Greece, Mexico, Japan, Italy and a range of other countries including the U.S. provide tools for families to cook together, learn, and dine on different cuisines and cultures from around the world. The boxes can be purchased one box at a time, or through a monthly subscription. The great part is the boxes do not include perishable products, so you can use the included ingredients and cook when you have time. They provide three easy-followrecipes and a shopping list to purchase proteins and vegetables of your choice, as well as including hard-to-find spices and sauces. The recipes are also easy to adapt to your kids’ experimentations. If they eat vegetarian, gluten-free or prefer beef over shrimp, the recipes encourage kids to mix it up! Kids love to learn, and each eat2explore box comes complete with explore country brochure, activity sheet, country sticker. eat2explore.com
Hebrew Watch - Hebrew watch & Jewish Watches that are as unique as you. Designed and assembled in Israel, the Hebrew watch collection is designed in high quality to remain an unforgettable gift and heirloom for years to come. The Jewish watch timepieces in the Israel watch collection are cast in sterling silver and feature Jewish symbols and Israeli style such as the Star of David and Hamsa. Jewish timepiece collection comes to you uniquely crafted and made in Israel. Each piece is precision made and warranty backed. Wear a timeless piece that is unique and symbolic of your heritage and ancient homeland. Now you can, with the Jewish jewelry collection specially designed in the Holy Land. $39.95 & up. ahuva.com
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KITTY CARDBOARD - This festive box will have your cat meowing Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls all season long! Our playful little felines love cardboard boxes and Kitty Cardboard has created a new holiday design ready to be displayed wherever your cat wantsunder the tree amongst the presents. This holiday-themed box will fit in with your decor for sure! These popular boxes are huge on social media, because the pictures of cats posing in these are POST PURRFECT! Whether it’s for your cat or a present for a friend you can’t go wrong with Kitty Cardboard boxes. $24.99, Made in the USA. kittycardboard.com/our-story/
Patterns include: Block Print, Crab, Blue Burst, Lemon, Pink Daisy, Green Leaf, Coral, Blue Willow and Suzani.
PAPER PLACEMATS - The designs on these paper placements will complement any table. Use them every day, no special occasion needed. Set your table for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You’ll have a quick cleanup with these disposable paper placements, just recycle when you are finished. $22/24 placemats per pad. lucygrymes.com
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TALKING MENSCH ON A BENCH – The all-new Talking Mensch is a fun and engaging way for your entire Mispacha to learn Yiddish this holiday season. Simply press Moshe’s hand for over 20+ Yiddish words and sayings. $19.99. themenschonabench.com
THE HISTORY OF THE STAR OF DAVID ARTWORK - Add a piece of history to your home. Powerful, modern artwork celebrating the symbol that continues to stand the test of time is now available for your home or institution. Limited editions of “The History of the Star of David” by artist Marc Bennett are offered in a stunning range of metal and paper works. These handsigned, numbered editions are offered in various sizes to fit any space and custom sizes may be ordered. The History of the Star of David makes a memorable gift for holidays, high holy days, weddings, or anniversaries and will be enjoyed by all that view it. Limited edition prints are priced from $550 with free shipping. starofdavidart.com
ISRAEL BONDS - Giving gifts of Israel bonds is a special way to celebrate meaningful occasions. Consider Mazel Tov and eMitzvah bonds for weddings, graduations, births, bar and bat mitzvahs and more. Mazel Tov bonds can be purchased for a minimum $100 investment, with available $10 increments. eMitzvah bonds (available online only) can be purchased for a minimum $36 investment, with available $18 increments. israelbonds.com
BRACELET KEY RING - Let the Bangle & Babe Bracelet Key Ring help you juggle life’s luggage. Stop fumbling in parking lots trying to find your keys. The wrist-worn keyring is designed to easily slip onto your wrist, while still being flexible enough to fit into your pocket or bag. $17.99 or $19.99. bangleandbabe.com ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019 13
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XD NONSTICK SAUTÉ PAN - Who would have thought that the old adage, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” would now be especially apropos in the kitchen? Swiss Diamond’s newest line of cookware is coated with real diamonds and features a new strength capability. The extra-thick, cast aluminum body, perfectly flat base makes for a solid feel and durable pan. The diamond reinforcing (conducts heat quickly), combined with cast aluminum ensures best heat transfer; the heat setting never has to rise over low-medium. This year, you can treat the chef in your life (or yourself) with the best cookware. The XD line includes more than 100 pieces to choose from. swissdiamond.com
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HAPI DRUMS - The very special sound of HAPI drums is made by vibrating tongues of musical steel arranged around a compact spherical drum. The tuning enables players to produce both percussion and melodic music by tapping the tongues with fingers or mallets to vary the sounds. As the tongues are played, a resonance emerges providing creative possibilities to musicians and music lovers alike. Made in India. $220.00 to $340.00. mim.org
ISRAELI DESIGNERS AT LONDON GOLD - Daniella Lehavi Tutsi Lunchbag Black & Silver features a striped silver leather design, roll-top closure, interior pockets and adjustable crossbody strap. $312. londongold. com/catalog/daniella-lehavi/prs-10066/ I. Reiss Cut-Out Narrow Cuff Bracelet features a narrow cut-out bracelet made of 14k yellow gold matte and hammer finish set with round diamond weighing .15ct. $3,375. londongold.com/catalog/i-reiss/bir448y/?type=bracelet
HOW TO BE A SPORTS SURGEON KIT - This Little Medical School “CLASSROOM IN A BOX” offers aspiring sports surgeons a wide variety of hands-on and educational activities. The HOW TO BE A SPORTS SURGEON KIT can be enjoyed multiple times with five separate activities: lend me a hand, skeleton, sprains and strains, joints and Tommy John surgery. Students conclude their activities with a graduation ceremony and diploma. This kit is designed for children (6+) and can be used independently or with adult supervision. $29.99. littlemedicalschool.com
“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET:” PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY – Tony Award winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet” returns to The Phoenix Theatre Company to give audiences a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most legendary music experiences ever when Presley, Cash, Perkins and Lewis cut an impromptu record together at Sun Records Studios in Memphis, Tenn., in December 1956. The show runs Dec. 18, 2019 through Feb. 16, 2020. phoenixtheatre.com
THE HAVE A HEART PROGRAM - Your purchase of items from this collection help provide start-up funds for charitable organizations interested in creating their own custom logo charm program for fundraising and awareness. Bangle Dangles are stainless steel, adjustable bracelets with a signature logo heart charm. A classic bracelet you can buy for yourself or as a gift. 20% of net proceeds from our Have a Heart line fund custom charm programs for charitable organizations. Have a heart bangle is $24. charitycharms.com ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019 15
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Find the perfect holiday gift using AI Israeli startup Findodo takes the hard work out of holiday shopping by using artificial intelligence to help gift-givers pick the best presents. By Brian Blum
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he online quiz starts out innocently enough. Enter gender and age. But soon, you’re being asked some pretty personal questions: Does the person you’re thinking about have a short temper? Like to be the center of attention? Act without thinking? Welcome to the weird world where artificial intelligence meets online gift giving. The quiz was made by Israeli startup Findodo to help gift-givers pick the perfect present. Findodo’s software is based on the filtering technology used by human-resources professionals to sift automatically through piles of resumes sent online. “We took the same methodology but instead of trying to find personality fit, we look for shopping preferences,” the company’s CEO, Benny Melamed, tells ISRAEL21c. “Would a person prefer commodities or handicrafts? Bright or dull colors?” Findodo created its algorithm based on research from Prof. Tsachi Ein-Dor, who teaches psychology at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzilya. Ein-Dor is on Findodo’s advisory board. The quiz initially asks you to designate for whom you want to buy a gift (friend, spouse, colleague or family member) and what the occasion is (birthday, housewarming or office party, for example). After you check off how important the occasion is (mega, pretty, medium or “have to do”), you select general categories your recipient likes (gadgets and tech, culture and books, food or booze, among others) and how much you want to spend. You can adjust that later. Then come the questions designed to ferret out connections. Findodo has found some intriguing ones. For example, people who are trustworthy and empathetic have a high affinity for box games, DIY tools and recycled items. People who are goal-driven and organized prefer physical activities, coffee and luggage. Those who are quiet and reserved like puzzles and the color yellow. If you’re a curious person with a vivid imagination, you’ll gravitate towards items made of glass as well as musical instruments. “I know that our mothers told us each one of us is very unique, but we’re not as different as we’d like to think,” Melamed quips. PLAY 21 QUESTIONS Findodo’s quiz is just 21 questions. “We started with 120 questions,” Melamed says. “We were surprised – the quiz completion rate was 85%. We thought for sure people wouldn’t be willing to answer so many questions, but it was like a game for them.” Over the past two years, hundreds of thousands of Findodo website users have helped the algorithm to “learn” and whittle down the questions without losing accuracy in its predictions. Findodo is not all fun and games, though; this is a business, after all. Once you’ve completed the quiz, you’re given a choice of presents suitable to the person you’re thinking of. The items are sourced from 32 partner ecommerce websites, including Amazon and UncommonGoods. Findodo’s business
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HOW IT WORKS Demonstration of how the Findodo helps you find the perfect gift
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model is simply to use ecommerce affiliate links to collect a cut of purchases. Melamed wouldn’t say how many test users bought an item. But he says that Findodo’s conversion rate –the number of visitors converted into paying customers – is 4.6 times the 1.85% industry average for online gift giving. (The gift return rate is 17.5%, in case you were wondering.) HIGH-STAKES GIFTING SITUATIONS Findodo is for occasions when “it’s considered culturally tacky to fill out a registry” as you would for a wedding or a baby shower, Melamed says. “We deal with high-stakes gifting situations, where you don’t want to get it wrong, where your loved one expects you to show you know and love her.” While anyone with a web browser can use Findodo, the software was trained with American users. The results will probably be accurate in much of Europe but might not be so appropriate for gift-givers and recipients in other parts of the world. “When we make the decision to move into another market, we will train it on local users there,” Melamed says. “It’s then a question of tweaking the algorithm.” People find Findodo through word of mouth and through ads on Facebook and Google. “They’ll write, ‘What can I buy for my girlfriend?’ and that will take them to our website,” Melamed says. Melamed has found that most of the site’s users are men looking for a gift for a woman. Why? “Because men are clueless, let’s face it,” he jokes. UPDATED GIFT-GIVING Melamed previously owned mefik.co.il, a website aggregating Israeli conference and trade-show companies. He sold the business and now is full-time with Findodo, which has raised $1.3 million from angels. Findodo has a team of six in Tel Aviv, plus advisers and freelancers. Two of the company’s founders came from the advertising industry. Findodo’s CTO is a veteran of the IDF’s prestigious 8200 intelligence unit. Melamed’s personal lightbulb moment was born more out of wonder than frustration. “Isn’t it a bit weird that the gifting experience today is the same as it was 10, 20 or 30 years ago?” he asks. “It seems like a lot of the data out on the web can’t be or hasn’t been used for gifting. Which makes the online gifting experience much less convenient than buying in a brick-and-mortar store where you can ask a salesperson questions to narrow down your options.” Findodo’s mission is to help choose “gifts that are tailor-made for the gift recipient’s personality and may have been difficult to think of alone without our help,” Melamed says. What’s next for the company? “We’ll keep improving the algorithm and add more stores and items to our inventory,” Melamed says. Findodo may also branch out to sell the kind of purchasing insights it’s gleaned to brands, “to help them understand their consumers better.” Article courtesy of ISRAEL 21c 18 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019 | ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE
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Protect the World’s Children this Holiday Season
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he holidays signal a time for family gatherings, traditions and the spirit of giving. Make this holiday season even more meaningful by giving gifts that help children in need around the globe. According to UNICEF, around 15,000 children die every day from preventable diseases. In over 190 countries, the organization’s staffers are in the field working through war zones, natural disasters and disease outbreaks, doing whatever it takes to save children’s lives. This holiday season, you can join the charge by choosing gifts that give back. With Inspired Gifts, you can provide supplies in the name of a loved one that get delivered directly to children who need it most. Just $19 can provide polio vaccines to protect 100 children from the deadly disease. Additional life-saving and lifechanging options including food packets, educational materials and menstrual hygiene kits can be found at unicefusa.org/ HolidayInspired. If you are looking for stocking stuffers and unique finds, UNICEF Market has a vast collection of handcrafted items made by artisans from around the world. From blankets woven in India to recycled glass pitchers crafted in Mexico and more, these gifts help support the artisans and their families, keep traditional skills alive and give back to essential programs for children. Start checking off your wish lists at unicefusa.org/HolidayMarket. As part of Louis Vuitton’s #MakeAPromise pledge, a specially designed product line of Silver Lockits is available, helping to
protect children who have been exposed to diseases, natural disasters and other conflicts that threaten their safety and well-being. $100-$250 of each purchase go to programs that help children most in need. Find out more at louisvuitton.com/ lvforunicef. This year, Garnier USA will donate $1 to UNICEF USA for every Whole Blends Holiday Kit sold through Dec. 31 with a minimum donation of $300,000. Each kit purchased helps educate a child for up to one week, as it costs around 15 cents to help educate one child per day. Learn more at garnierusa. com/unicef. Vitamin A is important for strengthening the immune system and preventing childhood blindness. Through Dec. 31, L’OCCITANE will donate $3.95 for each Solidarity Soap purchased to support UNICEF’s Vitamin A supplementation programs around the world. Available in stores or at loccitane.com/en-us/ solidaritysoap. A holiday favorite since 1950, UNICEF Greeting Cards can be purchased at IKEA, select Hallmark Gold Crown stores and online at hallmark.com and unicefusa. org/HolidayCards2019. One hundred percent of the purchase price of each pack from IKEA will go to support the world’s most vulnerable children. UNICEF does not endorse any brand, company, product, or service. No part of the purchase price is tax deductible. SOURCE: UNICEF ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019 19
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Roasted Garlic Caprese Latkes By Samantha Ferraro, courtesy Interfaith Family This makes a small batch of latkes (only 6) but can easily be doubled or tripled. INGREDIENTS: 1 garlic bulb, top cut off
INSTRUCTIONS:
1/2 shallot
1. First roast the garlic and tomatoes. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast at 400º Fahrenheit until very tender, about 30-40 minutes. On the same baking sheet, place tomato slices on foil lined sheet with a drizzle of oil and roast for about 30-40 minutes. Then remove from oven and allow to cool.
1 egg
2. While the garlic is roasting, soak the potatoes in cold water.
2 tablespoons matzo meal
3. Then shred the potatoes using either a hand grater or shred blade in a food processor and shred the shallot too.
Salt and pepper to taste
4. Take the shreds and place a handful at a time in a clean towel and using that to squeeze as much liquid out of the potatoes as you can so they are very dry.
3 medium sized potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
Canola or vegetable oil for frying TOPPINGS: 1-2 tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch slices Buratta cheese Few sprigs of fresh basil Olive oil
5. Then in a large bowl, add the potatoes and shallot, egg, matzo meal, roasted garlic (skin removed) and season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine. 6. Bring 1/2 inch of canola oil up to 350º Fahrenheit or until you can test it with a piece of potato and it sizzles. Then use a tablespoon to scoop latkes and carefully placing them in the oil. Use the back of your spoon to gently flatten them out. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and flip to the other side and fry for another 3 minutes. 7. Then remove the latkes onto a paper toweled lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. 8. To make the basil oil, simple add chopped basil and olive oil together into a blender or small food processor and blend together. Set aside. 9. To assemble, top latkes with roasted tomato, a dollop of burrata cheese and drizzle with basil oil. Samantha Ferraro is the food blogger and photographer for The Little Ferraro Kitchen. Samantha comes from a diverse Jewish and multi cultural background with both Sephardic and Ashkenazi roots and has lived all over, including Brooklyn, Hawaii, Southern California and now in the Pacific Northwest. Samantha blogs about world cuisine recipes and lives in beautiful Washington with her Italian husband and adorable fluffy dog Hula.You can visit her blog over at Little Ferraro Kitchen.
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Gingerbread Sufganiyot (Hanukkah Doughnuts) By Whitney Fisch, courtesy Interfaith Family
Gingerbread Sufganiyot
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INGREDIENTS: For the doughnuts:
For the filling: 1/2 cup cream
1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar, plus 1/2 cup extra for coating
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 eggs 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons warm water 4 1/2 tablespoons roomtemperature butter 4 cups neutral oil for frying (like canola)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons ginger 1 tablespoon allspice 1/4 tablespoon nutmeg 1/4 tablespoon ground cloves 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Place all doughnut ingredients, except the butter, into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Work on a low speed for about 4 minutes, or until well-combined and elastic. 2. With the mixer still running, add the butter piece by piece, until it’s all worked in and incorporated. There should be no visible pieces. This will take about 5-8 minutes. 3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size. 4. While the dough is rising, make the filling. Place the cream, milk, vanilla and gingerbread-spice mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch. When the milk begins to bubble around the edges, remove it from the heat and slowly whisk it into the egg mixture. 6. Pour the mixture back into the pan over medium heat, whisking constantly. Cook until it boils and becomes very thick, about 1-2 minutes. Once the mixture is the consistency of soft butter, scrape it out into a bowl, cover and set aside to cool completely. 7. When the dough has risen, punch it down and scrape it out onto a well-floured surface. Make sure your hands are properly floured and pat the dough into a rectangle, about 1/2-inch thick, and cut out nine doughnuts using a well-floured 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter or large glass. Place the doughnuts on a lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise for 45 minutes, or until puffy. 8. When the doughnuts are finished their second rise, place about 2 inches of oil into a high-sided pan (or use a deep fryer) and heat over a low flame, until it reaches 350 degrees (or until a small piece of dough dropped in the oil bubbles and rises to the surface). 9. Fry the doughnuts a few at a time (don’t crowd the pan) for about 1 minute each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. 10. Drain on paper towels and toss in the 1/2 cup sugar. 11. To fill the doughnuts, use a flavor injector, like you would use for a turkey. Alternatively, you can place the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 1/4-inch nozzle. Press the piping bag into the side of each doughnut and squeeze until you can feel the weight of the doughnut increase slightly. Whitney Fisch received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and is currently working as The Director of Counseling at Milken Community Schools’ Upper School Campus in Los Angeles, CA. You can follow Whitney’s adventures in parenting and life on her blog as well as in other media outlets such as The Huffington Post, Kveller.com and The Times of Israel, all of which Whitney is a contributor for. Instagram: @jewhungry Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jewhungry Twitter: @jewhungry Blog: www. jewhungrytheblog.com
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HANUKKAH THE VALLEY CHANUKAH IN CAREFREE. 5:30 pm Free. Local groups and families will be invited to light the menorah each evening, with a special ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 22 that will include the Temple Chai Cantor and Choir. Each evening’s service is open to attendees of all denominations and faiths. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., Carefree. facebook.com/events/sandersonlincoln-pavilion/chanukah-in-carefree-menorah-lighting
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Dec. 22
CHANUKAH WONDERLAND & TOUCH-A-TRUCK. 11 am-2 pm. Free; $5 escape room. Enjoy a Chanukah Escape Room, truck from all over Arizona, Shrinky Dink keychains, edible dreidels, food for sale and more. Chabad of the East Valley, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. chabadcenter.com
CHANUKAH ON THE LAWN. 4:30 pm. Free. Visit the Chanukah wonderland with crafts and treats. Menorah lighting at 5:30 pm. Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. chabadaz. com/lawn CHANUKAH PARTY FIRE & ICE. 4:30 pm. Free. Enjoy ice menorah carving and lighting, live music, latkes, soup, donuts, gelt, crafts and more. Osborne Jewelers, 15350 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. jewishgoodyear.com GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING. 4:30 pm. Free. Fun for the whole family with a menorah lighting, frozen and festive crafts, activities, latkes and more. High Street, 5415 E. High St., Phoenix. ourjewishcenter.com LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. 4:30 pm. Free. Giant menorah lighting, music, entertainment, treats and gelt. Market Street at DC Ranch, 20645 N Pima Road, Scottsdale. chabadofscottsdale.org LIGHTS AND LATKES. 5:30 pm. Free. Menorah lighting, Brad’s Kosher Pizza Truck, cocktails, latkes and doughnuts. RSVP’s requested. Chabad of Paradise Valley, Mockingbird and Lincoln, Paradise Valley. jewishparadisevalley.com
Dec. 23
CHANUKAH LIGHT AT THE SCOTTSDALE QUARTER. 4:30 pm. Free. Giant menorah lighting, music, entertainment, treats and gelt. Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. chabadofscottsdale.org
MENORAH CAR PARADE. 5 pm. Free. Event starts with a menorah lighting at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park followed by a parade of decorated cars. chabadaz.com MENORAH LIGHTING AND HANUKKAH CELEBRATION. 5-6 pm. Free. Enjoy latkes, homemade jelly doughnuts, kosher Brooklyn Beer on tap and a special playlist. All are welcome. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. crescentphx.com 24 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019 | ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE
HAPPENINGS CITY-WIDE MENORAH LIGHTING. 6 pm. Free. Features the Great Gelt Drop, latkes, donuts, music, entertainment and more. SanTan Village, 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert. jewishgilbert.com
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Dec. 26
CHANUKAH EXTRAVAGANZA. 5:30 pm. $18/person, $13/child, $54/family (up to 5). Giant menorah lighting, light dinner, latkes, treats and entertainment by comedy ventriloquist Chuck Field. Chabad of Scottsdale, 10215 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. chabadofscottsdale.org CRAYON MENORAH CELEBRATION. 5:30-6:30 pm. Free. Show your Jewish pride and enjoy latkes and a free raffle. Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlet Way, Chandler. chabadcenter.com
QUEEN CREEK MENORAH LIGHTING. 6 pm. Free. Event featuring donuts, latkes, music and gifts for children. Queen Creek Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. jewishgilbert.com
Dec. 29
FAMILY HANUKKAH DANCE PARTY. 2-4 pm. Free. Join PJ Library for dancing, donuts, latkes, games, craft and family fun. J Social Hall, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. vosjcc.org/pjdance
TUCSON HANUKKAH CANDLE LIGHTING. 3-4:30 pm. Free. Join Handmaker, Congregation Or Chadash and PJ Library for candle lighting, story time, crafts and a performance by the Or Chadash Religious School Youth Choir. Handmaker, 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson. RSVP to jfsa.org/hanukkahathandmaker2019
Dec. 22
CHANUKAH EVENT. 4 pm. $10/person ($7 members). Enjoy latkes, tuna salad, fruit salad, egg salad and sufganiyot. Beth Shalom Temple Center, 1751 N. Rio Mayo, Green Valley. bstc.us CHANUKAH @ DOWNTOWN TUCSON. 5-6 pm. Free. Join the 37th annual lighting of Tucson’s tallest Chanukah Menorah at El Presidio Park. Enjoy holiday treats, songs, and good times at this Tucson tradition. All welcome. El Presidio Park, 160 W. Alameda St., Tucson. chabadtucson.com COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION. 5 pm. Free. Watch the firemen scatter chocolate coins from atop their ladder! Also includes a giant 9-foot Menorah, music, hot latkes, fresh donuts, raffles, music and fun for the whole family! Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Tucson. jewishorovalley.com
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 22. There are many celebrations happening:
GLOW: A FAMILY HANUKKAH CELEBRATION. 5:30-7:30 pm. Free. The program is free and open to all, and includes crafts, menorah lighting, dinner and more! Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson. tucsonjcc.org HANUKKAH DINNER AND KLEZMER CONCERT. 5:45-7:30 pm. $30 ($35 non-members), $9 ages 3-12, under 3 free. At 5:30 pm we will light the Millstone Family Menorah, then dinner will begin at 5:45 pm. We will serve the famous Men’s Club latkes, as well as a hearty dinner of kosher brisket and sides. There is also a vegetarian option on request. During dinner, the ZemerZemer Klezmer Band (including members of Avanim) will entertain with light jazz. After dinner, Cantorial Soloist Marjorie Hochberg will host a Hanukkah singalong. Please register by calling 520-327-4501, or visit tetucson.org/event/hanukkah-dinner. HANUKKAH PARTY. 5-6:30 pm. Free. Enjoy an evening of family fun during our special Northwest comDec. munity Chanukah party! Come and eat latkes, play 23 dreidel, and sing songs. Special children’s activities and stories told by Rabbi Billy. Bring along your menorahs for the community-wide menorah lighting as we celebrate Chanukah together. Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life, 190 W. McGee #140, Tucson. jfsa.org/nwchanukahparty 100 MENORAH SHABBAT SERVICES. 5:30-6:30 Dec. pm. $5/person ages 14 & up. Bring families and friends and join us as we celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah 27 at Temple Emanu-el with Congregation or Chadash with food, fun, prayers and songs. Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson. tetucson.org HANUKKAH “PAJAMAKKAH” AT CAI. 6-8 pm. $6.13/person in advance; $13 at the door. Wear your Dec. Hanukkah pajamas (or any PJs). Enjoy a “Breakfast 29 for Dinner” buffet with pancakes, eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit, latkes & Le Caves donuts; light the hanukkiah (bring your own if you’d like); there’ll be dreidel games & an activity station for kids; & a sing-a-long led by CAI’s Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St., Tucson. caiaz.org
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