FRONT & CENTER

ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Mark Sendrow, Board President Dr. Lawrence Bell, Ph.D., Executive Director Jeffrey Schesnol, Associate Executive Director, MAJS, Ordained Madrikh & Rabbinic Candidate Stacy Faherty, Events Manager 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix 602-241-7870 azjhs.org wmsendrow@gmail.com lbell@azjhs.org jschesnol@azjhs.org Preserves the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities and educates the public on the Jewish contribution to Arizona and American life. The historic building was Phoenix’s first synagogue and is rented frequently for lifecycle and holiday events for people of all faiths, plus meetings for up to 250 people.

Visit four exciting online and in-museum exhibitions this year.

On-line Exhibits: Current: Mar 15, 2021: “Biblically Inspired Contemporary Art by Cantor Baruch Koritan.”

In-museum Exhibits: Jan 12-Aug 27, 2021: “We Remember: The Righteous,” Sept 1, 2021: “Centennial Celebration of the CutlerYPlotkin Jewish Heritage Center Building.”

GREATER PHOENIX JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

Jerry Mittelman, Co-Executive Director Barry Singer, Co-Executive Director 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy. #103, PMB 234, Scottsdale 602-753-9366 gpjff.org Twenty-five years ago, the all-volunteer Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival was formed with the mission to present international films with Jewish themes to the Greater Phoenix area. In 2021, the Festival will be held virtually in the comfort and safety of your own homes – reserved seats guaranteed! The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival continues to help increase the sense of community among Jews in the Valley and raise awareness of the rich variety of Jewish culture to all filmgoers. In addition to the 2021 virtual festival, Feb. 14-28, complimentary films are currently offered to Senior communities, as well as to traditional filmgoers. Presenting virtual special reduced-rate and complimentary screenings throughout the year is one of the Festival’s aims.