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Storefront of Tom’s Incredible Ice Cream.

11/3/2023

Kosher ice cream store seeks to bring ‘happiness’ to Jewish community

Tom’s Incredible Ice Cream, a small kosher-certified ice cream shop in Old Town Scottsdale, is the result of Jake Weintraub’s search for “some sort of novelty item” he could...

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

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10/20/2023

Sinema talks to Jewish News about her support of Israel

U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema from Arizona spoke with Jewish News about her support for Israel.

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

Ari Simones addressed the crowd gathered at Chabad of Arizona on Oct. 15.

10/19/2023

Chabad prayer rally for Israel filled with reminders of ‘Jewish joy’

Chabad prayer rally for Israel filled with reminders of ‘Jewish joy’

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

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10/11/2023

Arizonans bear witness to Israelis’ ‘scariest time’

Three local men went to Israel to deliver supplies and bear witness to Israelis' stories.

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

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8/7/2023

Women’s Leadership Institute offers intro to Mussar

“Mussar: The Jewish Way of Building Character” taught by Sharona Silverman

By Shannon LevittFor Women's Leadership Institute

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7/26/2023

JewishPhoenix.com celebrates first anniversary

JewishPhoenix.com, an initiative of the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Tuesday, July 25.

By Shannon LevittFor JewishPhoenix

Shoshone Point

7/17/2023

Celebrating Shabbat on the south rim

In early July, people gathered in the Grand Canyon for a unique Shabbat experience.

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

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7/11/2023

Center for Jewish Philanthropy grants revealed

The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix grants community more than $1.5 million.

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

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6/6/2023

Scottsdale cantor stars in local production of ‘Parade’

Cantor Seth Ettinger will star in "Parade" on June 24.

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

Work will set you free sign at the entrance to Auschwitz

4/3/2023

Honoring the victims of the Holocaust as one community

Jewish News wrote about Holocaust survivor Rise Stillman and plans for a community-wide Yom HaShoah event this month.

By Shannon LevittFor Phoenix Holocaust Association

Saddle

3/21/2023

Western art can be Jewish art

Two Jewish artists have their work on display at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale until March 26.

By Shannon Levitt

Mackey and Kahn at Western Wall

1/17/2023

An interfaith trip to Israel was a learning moment

Two congregations, one Jewish and one Baptist, went to Israel together. Here’s what they found out.

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

Image of Rabbi Sharfman speaking at the Gov inauguration with Katie Hobbs and other politicians sitting in the background.

1/6/2023

Rabbi Sharfman gives invocation for Gov. Hobbs’ inauguration ceremony

Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman elicited laughter from the crowd at the Arizona Capitol on Thursday morning by telling everyone it was probably a good idea to sit down and settle...

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

Photo of Allie Bones

12/30/2022

A Jewish woman holds prized job in Arizona politics

Allie Bones, the Jewish woman who is stepping into Arizona’s second most powerful job as the governor’s chief of staff.

By Shannon LevittFor Jewish News

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12/27/2022

Hebrew Bible inspires popular baby names in Arizona

The list of popular baby names for 2022 shows the Hebrew Bible continues to be a favorite go-to resource for new parents.

By Shannon Levitt

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12/20/2022

Sharing Shabbat in Phoenix just became OneTable easier

OneTable now has a Phoenix hub and hired a community ambassador to make it easier for young adults to share Shabbat in the Valley.

By Shannon Levitt

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12/18/2022

The Secret Comedy of Women

An immersive theatrical triumph about the challenges of being a woman is returning to Herberger Theater Center, December 28 through January 22.

By Shannon Levitt

Cantor Sharon Bernstein together with her husband, professor and curator Francesco Spagnolo

11/14/2022

ASU Jewish Studies celebrates Italian Jews in music

Identity, memorialization and the dangers of ghettoizing ‘Jews in Italian Musical Life’ explored at ASU Jewish Studies’ international conference

By Shannon LevittFor ASU Jewish Studies

Sam Weinstein

11/6/2022

Phoenix Veterans Day Parade’s Jewish Grand Marshal

Sam Weinstein will be one of the Grand Marshals at this year's Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix on Nov. 11.

By Shannon LevittFor JewishPhoenix

Lights

11/6/2022

Temple B’rith Shalom keeps the lights on to honor Kristallnacht

Temple B'rith Shalom joins hundreds of synagogues around the world to honor the memory of victims of the infamous "Night of Broken Glass."

By Shannon LevittFor Temple B'rith Shalom

10/19/2022

Local Jewish singer releases new single

SHIR released her new single "Conversations With Myself."

By Shannon LevittFor JewishPhoenix

Image from Phoenix Pride Parade of participants marching

10/19/2022

Jews came in droves to support LGBTQ+ community at Phoenix Pride

AZ Jews for Pride was the largest organized walking group in the Phoenix Pride Parade on Sunday, Oct. 16.

By Shannon LevittFor AZ Jews for Pride

Movies

10/13/2022

Movies with a Jewish theme

Here are a couple of movies coming to town with Jewish themes.

By Shannon LevittFor JewishPhoenix

Penny Orloff

10/4/2022

‘Songs and Stories from a Not-Quite-Kosher Life’

Penny Orloff brings her one-woman show to Arizona State University Kerr Cultural Center in November.

By Shannon LevittFor JewishPhoenix