AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

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Community is the primary organizing structure of Jewish life. Wherever Jews have lived, they have built synagogues, established communal organizations and communal governance systems.

The discovery of gold in Arizona brought many new residents to the state from 1862 to 1864. Most of them came from California, and they included many Jewish businessmen.

Beginning in the 1880s, people from the East Coast arrived in Arizona in hopes of a cure for their tuberculosis. During the mining boom in Tombstone in 1881, the first organized Jewish community in the state emerged with Samuel Blace as its president.

A B’nai B’rith lodge was established in Tucson in 1882. From about the time of Arizona’s statehood in 1912, an increasing number of Jewish professionals emerged, mainly in law and medicine. The Jewish population grew rapidly after World War II, and synagogues and temples existed in Tucson, Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale. The first Jewish Community Center opened in Phoenix in 1945 in a small house on North Fourth Street.

Membership in a Jewish community has always demanded a sense of shared destiny, manifested in the obligation to care for other members of the community, as well as in the joy of partaking in others’ celebrations.

As community and individual needs shifted in subsequent decades, some organizations faded while others evolved, and new groups arose to meet the needs of 21st century America. Following are the organizations that today meet the needs of Jews living in Arizona.

MOLLY BLANK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

930 W. University Ave., Flagstaff 928-255-5756 jewishflagstaff.com

PRESCOTT

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER PRESCOTT

PO Box 2684, Prescott 928-771-3737 jcfgp.org

TUCSON

BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE – TUCSON CHAPTER

3825 N. Oracle Road, Tucson 520-747-3224 tucsonbnc.org

CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF TUCSON HEADQUARTERS

2443 E. Fourth St., Tucson 520-975-4489 chabadtucson.com

HADASSAH SOUTHERN ARIZONA

520-481-3934 facebook.com/hadassahsouthernarizona

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

The Harvey and Deanna Evenchik Center for Jewish Philanthropy 3718 E. River Road #118, Tucson 520-577-0388 jcftucson.org

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

3718 E. River Road #100, Tucson 520-577-9393

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

4301 E Fifth St., Tucson 520-795-0300 jfcstucson.org

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

3718 E. River Road #100, Tucson 520-577-9393 jfsa.org

JEWISH TUCSON

3718 E. River Road, Tucson 520-577-9393 jewishtucson.org

JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE USA

Freidman-Paul Post 201 520-517-4848

THE FREE LOAN AT THE JEWISH FEDERATION

3718 E. River Road, Tucson Mail: 6890 E. Sunrise Dr. #120-310, Tucson 520-297-5360 thefreeloan.org

TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

3800 E. River Road, Tucson 520-299-3000 tucsonjcc.org

VALLEYWIDE AND NATIONAL

ADL ARIZONA

Marc Lerner, Regional Board Chair Tammy Gillies, Interim Regional Director Keisha A. McKinnor, Assistant Regional Director Cathy Lee, Assistant Education Director 602-274-0991 arizona.adl.org Twitter: @ADLArizona ADL is the world’s leading anti-hate organization. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of anti-Semitism and bigotry, its timeless mission is to protect the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of hate with the same vigor and passion. We offer education programs like WORDS to ACTION: an interactive workshop to empower and equip Jewish students with constructive, effective responses to anti-Semitism and anti-Israel in their lives. Customized community or campus programs are available.

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (AIPAC)

602-277-3318 aipac.org

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE

602-539-2895 ajc.org

ARIZONA JEWISH RUSSIAN PROGRAMS

6636 N. 10th Ave., Phoenix 602-577-6131 arizonarussianprograms.com

ARIZONA JEWS FOR JUSTICE

arizonajewsforjustice.org

ARIZONA KOSHER PANTRY

Yecheskel Friedman, President & Founder Elchonon Gross, Chairman & Founder 7118 N. Seventh St., Phoenix 602-492-4989 azkosherpantry.org info@azkosherpantry.org Arizona’s first kosher food pantry, The Kosher Food Pantry is a part of a national food-pantry network called Feeding America. Open M-F to meet emergency food needs, and Sundays by appointment. Also offers Tomchei Shabbos (“Support of the Sabbath”) a Sabbath pantry aiding the sick and needy in their difficult times to enjoy the Sabbath and Jewish Holidays. Shabbat baskets may include fresh fruits and vegetables, challah, wine/ grape juice, fish, chicken and other basic essentials that enable families to enjoy two Shabbat meals per week. A more extensive package is distributed on holidays.

ASSOCIATION OF CRYPTO-JEWS OF THE AMERICAS

Mailing address: 1900 W. Chandler Blvd. #15355, Chandler 602-518-0229 cryptojew.org

B’NAI B’RITH INTERNATIONAL

1120 20th St. NW #300N, Washington, DC 202-857-6600 bnaibrith.org

BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE – PHOENIX CHAPTER

PO Box 13775, Scottsdale 480-359-7262 brandeisphoenix.org

BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION OF GREATER PHOENIX

12701 N. Scottsdale Road #206, Scottsdale 480-634-8050 bjephoenix.org

CHABAD OF ARIZONA

Rabbi Zalman Levertov, Regional Director Rabbi Mendy Levertov, Friendship Circle Rabbi Levi Levertov, Smile on Seniors 2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix 602-944-2753 chabadaz.com office@chabadaz.com Dedicated to providing, an open door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish values and identity to all people, regardless of background, color, philosophy or level of commitment. Chabad serves individuals and families looking for a non-judgmental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience. Our state-wide network includes: 20 Jewish community centers, 3 centers on college campuses, 5 summer camps, 3 preschools, 11 Hebrew schools, C-Teens, Friendship Circle, Smile On Seniors, Jewish Recovery Fellowship and JPhoenix Young Professionals.

DEUTSCH FAMILY SHALOM CENTER

Temple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix 602-971-1234 ext. 211 templechai.com

EAST VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Rabbi Michael Beyo, CEO Hadassah Baldinger, Assistant Executive Director Pam Morris, Early Childhood Director 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler 480-897-0588 evjcc.org info@evjcc.org

The East Valley JCC offers social, cultural and educational programs for youth, teens, adults and seniors; camps; and an accredited preschool for ages infant-pre-K. Programming includes arts and Israel cultural programs. No membership fee.

EZRAS CHOLIM OF ARIZONA

Yecheskel Friedman, President & Founder Elchonon Gross, Chairman & Founder 7118 N. Seventh St., Phoenix 602-492-4989 ezrascholim.com yecheskel@ezrascholim.com Ezras Cholim offers warm kosher meals to patients and caregivers at hospitals, treatment centers, or at home. Rehab and hospice support services available, including visitation, transportation and meal delivery. Also offers patient advocacy for those in hospitals, nursing facilities and in the home. Ezras Cholim is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is an indispensable part Phoenix community life. We need your support. We are seeking monthly contributions and volunteers.

GESHER DISABILITY RESOURCES

Amy Hummell, Executive Director Jill Wilson, Director, Education and Programs 12701 N. Scottsdale Road #205, Scottsdale 480-629-5343 gesherdr.org info@gesherdr.org Gesher Disability Resources serves children and adults affected by a disability through inclusion assistance in the classroom, resource referral, residential support and social groups. Founded in 1985 as the Council For Jews With Special Needs, more than 3000 community members benefit from the agency’s events and services each year. Gesher is a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) eligible for Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar Tax Credit Program (tax id 86-0626273; QCO Code 20748).

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.

HADASSAH TIKVAH-WEST VALLEY CHAPTER

Serving: Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand and Surprise 623-363-1210 facebook.com/TikvahWestValley

HADASSAH VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER

8370 E. Via de Ventura #K-150, Scottsdale 480-998-1880 facebook.com/HadassahHVOS

ISRAELI AMERICAN COUNCIL - IAC ARIZONA

12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-483-7121 ext. 1109 israeliamerican.org/Arizona

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER PHOENIX

12701 N. Scottsdale Road #202, Scottsdale 480-699-1717 jcfphoenix.org

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF GREATER PHOENIX

12701 N. Scottsdale Road #203, Scottsdale 480-481-7149 jcrcphoenix.org

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE – PHOENIX

Kathy Rood Adm. Offices, 4747 N. Seventh St. #100, Phoenix Jewish Community & Older Adult Services, 2017 N. Seventh St., Phoenix 602-452-4627 jfcsaz.org Jewish Family & Children’s Service helps to increase selfsufficiency and strengthen families through quality medical, behavioral health and social services. We provide counseling, emergency financial assistance, holiday giving, older adult services, mental health education programs, Jewish career services, resource information & referrals, Holocaust survivor services, hospital chaplaincy and facilitate the only Jewish Senior Center in Phoenix. The JFCS Memory Café provides social and creative programming for those with changes in their thinking and memory, along with their care partners.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHOENIX

12701 N. Scottsdale Road #201, Scottsdale 480-634-4900 jewishphoenix.org

JEWISH FREE LOAN

Ellen Friedman Sacks, Executive Director Ora Zutler, Board President 3443 N. Central Ave. #707, Phoenix 602-230-7983 jewishfreeloan.org info@jewishfreeloan.org loans@jewishfreeloan.org JFL provides interest-free loans to enhance the quality of life of Jewish Arizonans. Loan programs include, but are not limited to, adoption/IVF, senior care services, special needs/disability assistance, education expenses, student loan debt, retirement, Jewish summer camp and Israel experiences, medical/dental needs, debt consolidation, funeral/burial pre-arrangement, small business expenses and emergency needs. Confidentiality assured.

JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE

140 W. 31st St., 2nd floor New York, NY 212-477-0707 jewishlaborcommittee.org

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND: ARIZONA

5010 E. Shea Blvd. #230, Scottsdale 480-447-8100 jnf.org

JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE USA

Department of Southwest Copper State Post 619 Scottsdale Post 210 Valley of the Sun Post 194 jwvsw.org

JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

1129 20th St. NW #801, Washington, DC 800-343-2823 jwi.org

JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE FOR POLITCAL AFFAIRS (JAC)

847-433-5999 jacpac.org

LIMMUD AZ

10632 N. Scottsdale Road #B-584, Scottsdale limmudaz.org In Hebrew, Limmud means “learning.” Limmud offers a day of Jewish learning annually that is divided into individual sessions. Multiple programs, different presenters and a variety of topics are offered during each session. For 2021, the Limmud AZ Day of Jewish Learning will be presented virtually on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

MARTIN PEAR JCC IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN

12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-483-7121 vosjcc.org

MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER

10850 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA 800-813-0557 mazon.org

MINKOFF CENTER FOR JEWISH GENETICS

Wendy Carriere, Executive Director Carol Abrams, Board President 12701 N. Scottsdale Road #201N, Scottsdale 480-668-3347 GetScreenedAZ.org info@jewishgeneticsphx.org We provide prenatal genetic screening for those of childbearing age (18-45). Screening results for couples help to identify genetic risks and may provide options available to them so that they go on to have healthy children. We also provide screening and referral services regarding hereditary cancers, specifically the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 founder gene mutations associated with inherited breast and ovarian

NA’AMAT USA

21515 Vanowen St. #102, Canoga Park, CA 844-777-5222 naamat.org

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN

ncjwaz.org

ORT AMERICA

75 Maiden Lane, 10th Floor New York, NY 800-519-2678 ortamerica.org

PHOENIX HOLOCAUST ASSOCIATION

12701 N. Scottsdale Road #122, Scottsdale 480-792-6736 phxha.com

VALLEY BEIT MIDRASH

4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix 602-445-3112 valleybeitmidrash.org

JEWISH MEDIA

ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE MAGAZINE

Cindy Saltzman, Publisher Mala Blomquist, Editor-in-Chief 602-538-2955 advertise@ azjewishlife.com info@azjewishlife.com azjewishlife.com Arizona Jewish Life magazine features engaging content that celebrates the vitality, diversity, challenges and accomplishments of our community. In addition to feature stories and columns, we provide a resource for local organizations to share their news. Jewish organizations in Arizona are invited to share their events and programs by sending information to editor@ azjewishlife.com. Advertising options are available on the website and in our free weekly e-newsletter, as well as the magazine. To receive The Weekly, sign up at azjewishlife.com/ newsletter-sign-me-up.

CHABAD TUITION ORGANIZATION

2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix 602-944-2753 jewisheducationaz.com office@chabadaz.com Jewish education is more than just an alternative to public school. Jewish education raises Jewish children who know who and what they are, so that they become proud knowledgeable adults. Jewish education is the secret of Jewish survival. Donate today and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona taxes. Be the one who instills a sense of Jewish pride in the next generation.

EAST VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Rabbi Michael Beyo, CEO Hadassah Baldinger, Associate Executive Director 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler 480-897-0588 jcctaxcredit.org mbeyo@evjcc.org The vision of the EVJCC is to create a strong, connected community through Jewish values and education. Donate today to the East Valley Tax Credit Fund and you will help provide: scholarships for families in need in our Early Childhood Learning Center; scholarships for at-risk kids for our summer camp; childcare for families in need during fall, winter and spring school breaks; kosher food assistance to inbound elderly individuals; kosher food assistance to families in need and monthly tikkun olam projects that help homeless people and families in need.

GESHER DISABILITY RESOURCES

Amy Hummell, Executive Director Jill Wilson, Director, Education and Programs 12701 N. Scottsdale Road #205, Scottsdale 480-629-5343 gesherdr.org info@gesherdr.org Gesher Disability Resources serves children and adults affected by a disability through inclusion assistance in the classroom, resource referral, residential support and social groups. Founded in 1985 as the Council For Jews With Special Needs, more than 3000 community members benefit from the agency’s events

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and services each year. Gesher is a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) eligible for Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar Tax Credit Program (tax id 86-0626273; QCO Code 20748).

JEWISH EDUCATION TAX CREDIT ORGANIZATION

3718 E. River Road #100, Tucson 520-647-8442 jetco.org info@jetco.org JETCO is a school tax credit organization that makes it easy to support Jewish education through personal or corporate tax credit contributions, with no out-of-pocket expense! JETCO participants receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on Arizona State income taxes and simultaneously help students receive an excellent Jewish and secular education. Do a mitzvah – ensure our future – contribute to JETCO!

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE

Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program Mara Samudrala, Annual Campaign Manager 4747 N. Seventh Street #100, Phoenix 602-567-8392 jfcsaz.org/taxcredit info@jfcsaz.org Tax credit dollars at Jewish Family & Children’s Service are used to assist low income children and families. Of the nearly 42,000 individuals served across the Valley, 97% are low income or working poor. Programs include counseling, older adult care management, domestic violence victim assistance, job development for at-risk youth and Jewish social services. The tax credit limits are $400 (single filer) and $800 (married filing jointly) when filing your Arizona state income tax return.

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

4301 E Fifth St., Tucson 520-795-0300 jfcstucson.org

JEWISH FREE LOAN

Ellen Friedman Sacks, Executive Director Ora Zutler, Board President 3443 N. Central Ave. #707, Phoenix 602-230-7983 jewishfreeloan.org info@jewishfreeloan.org loans@jewishfreeloan.org JFL provides interest-free loans to enhance the quality of life of Jewish Arizonans. Loan programs include, but are not limited to, adoption/IVF, senior care services, special needs/ disability assistance, education expenses, student loan debt, retirement, Jewish summer camp and Israel experiences, medical/dental needs, debt consolidation, funeral/burial prearrangement, small business expenses and emergency needs. Confidentiality assured.

JEWISH TUITION ORGANIZATION

Linda Zell, Executive Director 12701 N. Scottsdale Road #100M, Scottsdale 480-634-4926 jtophoenix.org info@jtophoenix.org The Jewish Tuition Organization (JTO) is a student tuition organization (STO) that provides scholarships with funds raised through the dollar-for-dollar Arizona private school tax credit. The JTO supports students in our community who attend one of six Jewish day schools in the Phoenix area. The dollar-for-dollar tax credit is available to individuals, C-Corps, S-Corps and Insurance companies with an Arizona tax liability.

KIVEL CAMPUS OF CARE

3040 N. 36th St., Phoenix 602-443-8000 kivelcare.org The Kivel Campus of Care has been serving the housing needs of the low income, frail, Jewish Elderly for over 60 years. Kivel provides a quality environment, a Jewish atmosphere, food programs, High Holiday and Sabbath services, activities, social interaction, an Assisted Living program and a Memory Care program. Kivel’s goal is to ensure that the low income Jewish Elderly have a home in which they can enjoy the later years of their lives.

STATE TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS

jewishtaxcredit.org Arizona taxpayers can redirect their state tax liability to support the work of local Jewish nonprofits. You may contribute to one or more qualified organizations through multiple dollar-for-dollar tax credit programs.

MAKE YOUR SCHOOL NO PLACE FOR HATE!

ADL’s anti-bias, allyship and bullying prevention programs assist PreK-12 educators and students in understanding and challenging bias, building ally behaviors, and creating a climate of respect. No Place for Hate guides schools toward fostering and maintaining a positive school climate through campus-wide activities, student leadership, and community involvement.

No Place for Hate is impacting over 60 schools across Arizona this school year! If your school is interested in information regarding anti-bias and allyship trainings to prepare your school to become No Place for Hate next year, please email Cathy Lee clee@adl.org.