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Gill Hamilton at ghamilton@hov.org or
602-748-3692. The Science of Everything: 4 p.m.
Online. Explore the most fundamental
work of Chassidut: the Tanya, with Rabbi
Boruch. Cost: Free. Tune in at: zoom.
us/j/736434666. For more information, visit
chabadaz.com. Teen Discussions: 7-8:30 p.m. Online. Learn
with Rabbi Tzvi Rimler. Cost: Free. Tune in
at cteen.clickmeeting.com/east-valley. For
more information, visit chabadaz.com.
SATURDAYS Saturday Mindfulness Gatherings: 9:30 a.m.
Online. Hosted by Hospice of the Valley. To
join by phone, dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting
ID 486 920 2119#. To get the Zoom link or
for more information, contact Gill Hamilton
at ghamilton@hov.org or 602-748-3692.
Pre-Shabbat Kiddush Club: 6 p.m. Online.
Say Kiddush with Rabbi Mendy Levertov.
Cost: Free. Tune in here: ourjewishcenter.
com/virtual. For more information, visit
chabadaz.com. presenters about topical issues, like Q&As
with medical professionals, entertainers and
lectures. Cost: Free. For more information,
visit sosaz.org/virtual or email Rabbi Levi
Levertov at levi@sosaz.org.
Shabbat Services: 6 p.m; 9:30 a.m.
Congregation Or Tzion, 16415 N. 90th
St., Scottsdale. Services are also live
streamed at otaz.org/livestream. For more
information about services, events and
membership, visit congregationortzion.org
or call 480-342-8858.
TUESDAYS Movie Discussion Group: 11 a.m. Online. Join
Smile on Seniors on the third Tuesday of
every month hosted by Issy Lifshitz. Cost:
Free. For full details and the movie of the
month visit sosaz.org/virtual or email Rabbi
Levi Levertov at levi@sosaz.org.
Shabbat Services: 6:15 p.m; 10 a.m.
Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N. 56th St.,
Scottsdale. Services held in the Goldsmith
Sanctuary. Participants must pre-register by
Thursday at 5 p.m. Priority will be given to
members first and then guests. If there are
more requests than available seats a lottery
system will be used. For more information
or to make a reservation, visit cbiaz.org/
shabbat-services. Middle Eastern Percussion - Beginner
Level: 12:45-1:45 p.m. One World Dance
and Music Studio, 3312 N. Third St., Phoenix.
Learn the fundamentals of Middle Eastern
rhythms on tabla/doubek (drum), riq
(tambourine) and zills (finger cymbals).
Cost: $20 per class. For more information,
visit oneworlddanceandmusic.com.
Kabbalat Shabbat and/or Shabbat morning
service: 6:30 p.m.; 10 a.m.; dates vary.
Congregation Kehillah, 5858 E. Dynamite
Blvd., Cave Creek. Join Rabbi Bonnie
Sharfman and cantorial soloists Erica
Erman and Scott Leader either in person
or via Zoom. For safety reasons, please
register ahead of time. For dates, visit
congregationkehillah.org/event/. Register
by emailing info@congregationkehillah.org.
Book Discussion: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Online.
Join Or Adam Congregation for Humanistic
Judaism on the third Saturday of every
month for a book discussion. For more
information and to register, contact
oradaminfo@gmail.com. Third Friday Shabbat: 7-9 p.m. Group meets
at a North Scottsdale location. The Desert
Foothills Jewish Community Association
hosts a Shabbat service followed by a
program. Contact Andrea at 480-664-8847
for more information.
Shabbat FRIDAYS
Shabbat in the Park: 10-11 a.m. Cactus Park,
7202 E. Cactus Road, Scottsdale. Join the
Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater
Phoenix monthly for music, parachute play,
crafts and a family Shabbat experience. For
more information, visit bjephoenix.org.
Welcome Shabbat: 11-11:30 a.m. Online.
Celebrate Shabbat with the JFCS Virtual
Center for Senior Enrichment. Each week a
different guest host will lead the program
with song and celebration. Cost: Free. For
more information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse.
Shabbat at Beth El: 11-11:45 a.m. Beth El
Phoenix, 1118 W. Glendale. Ave., Phoenix.
Celebrate Shabbat with songs, blessings and
teachings with Rabbi Stein Kokin the first
Friday of every month. Special guests will be
welcoming Shabbat during the remainder of
the month. For more information or to join,
visit bethelphoenix.com.
Erev Shabbat Service: 5:30 p.m. Online.
Rabbi Alicia Magal will lead a service
livestreamed for members of the Jewish
Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley.
Cost: Free. For more information and to
obtain the Zoom link, visit jcsvv.org/contact.
Shabbat Services: 5:30 p.m. nosh, 6:15 p.m.
service; morning varying dates and times.
Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix.
For more information, contact Sheana
Abrams at (602) 971-1234 or sabrams@
templechai.com. JEWISHAZ.COM
WEDNESDAYS Fitness Fun with Zoe: 10-10:45 a.m. Online.
Presented by JFCS Center for Senior
Enrichment. Workout features light chair
exercises with optional weights. Cost: Free.
For more information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse.
Chair Yoga with Zoe: 11-11:45 a.m. Online.
Presented by JFCS Center for Senior
Enrichment. 45-minute chair yoga class.
No prior yoga experience required. Cost:
Free. For more information, visit jfcsaz.org/
cse. THURSDAYS
Memory Cafe: 10-11 a.m. first Thursday; 1-2
p.m. third Thursday. Online. Presented by
JFCS. Program for those with changes in
their thinking or memory, mild cognitive
impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or
a related disorder, along with their care
Seniors In the Kitchen with Benita: 12:30 p.m. Join
Smile on Seniors on the fourth Thursday
of every month for some delicious cooking
or baking fun! Cost: Free. For full details
visit sosaz.org/virtual or email Rabbi Levi
Levertov at levi@sosaz.org.
FRIDAYS Welcome Shabbat: 11-11:30 a.m. Online.
Celebrate Shabbat with the JFCS Virtual
Center for Senior Enrichment. Each week a
different guest host will lead the program
with song and celebration. Cost: Free. For
more information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse.
Sit or Stand Ballet Class: 12-12:45 p.m.
Online. Presented by JFCS Center for Senior
Enrichment. Jennifer Cafarella Betts and
Friends from Ballet Theatre of Phoenix teach
this class. Grab a chair or you can stand next
to a chair or counter. Cost: Free. For more
information, visit jfcsaz.org/cse.
Musical Friday: 12:30 p.m. Online. Join Smile
on Seniors on the first Friday of every month
for a musical presentation. Cost: Free. For
full details visit sosaz.org/virtual or email
Rabbi Levi Levertov at levi@sosaz.org. JN
OBITUARIES Stephen Franklin Needle passed away on November 10,
2022 at the age of 77.
Shabbat Services with Sun Lakes: 7 p.m.
Sun Lakes Chapel, 9240 E. Sun Lakes
Blvd. North, Sun Lakes. Sun Lakes Jewish
Congregation conducts services on the
second Friday of the month. For more
information, contact 480-612-4413.
Shabbat Services with Beth Ami Temple:
7:30 p.m. Gloria Christi Church, 3535 E.
Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. Rabbi Alison
Lawton and Cantorial Soloist Michael
Robbins lead Shabbat services twice a
month. Beth Ami welcomes people who
are not affiliated and looking for a spiritual
connection. For more information, visit
bethamitemple.org. partners. For more information, visit jfcsaz.
org/our-services/older-adult-services/ memory-cafe/.
Stephen was born on June 8, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts.
He attended the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, earned
a Bachelor of Science, and was a pharmacist for over 34 years.
He retired with Maricopa County as a Pharmacy Supervisor.
Stephen loved cooking, The History Channel, shooting,
traveling, lots of ice in his unsweetened iced tea, a good pastrami sandwich,
soup, and Cindy Lauper. But Stephen’s greatest passion was his family and
he never missed an opportunity to tell them that he loved them. Stephen
had a fabulous sense of humor and was always happy. He loved to make
others smile with his quick wit personality and by telling a joke.
Stephen is survived by his wife Terri of 27 years; his 5 children, Jim Needle
(Sari), Rhea Kowitz (Michael), Harley Needle (Jenny), Chad Permison, Valerie
Ahern (Gavin). He was a proud Papa to eight grandchildren.
MONDAYS Fitness Xpress Series with Zoe: 11-11:30
a.m. Online. Presented by JFCS Center for
Senior Enrichment. Workout features weight
and band exercises as well as yoga poses.
Exercises will be demonstrated standing,
but can also be done sitting in a chair. Cost:
Free. For more information, visit jfcsaz.org/
cse. Stephen was laid to rest at Mt. Sinai Cemetery on November 11, 2022.
Sip & Schmooze: 11 a.m. milk + honey,
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Sip
on kosher coffee or tea, enjoy a pastry and
schmooze every second Monday of the
month. RSVP appreciated to chani@sosaz.
org or 602-492-7670. For more information,
visit sosaz.org.
Born in Chicago in 1921 to Louis and Rose Saperstein, Eva grew up in Bronx,
New York.
Featured Presentation: 12:30 p.m. Online.
Join Smile on Seniors Mondays and
Wednesdays to learn from a variety of
He will be deeply missed by friends and family. Zichrono livracha, may his
memory be for a blessing.
Long-time Phoenix resident Eva Green passed peacefully on Dec. 16, 2022.
She was 101 (and a half!).
She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Thomas Green. They
owned House of Thomas Commercial Draperies. She was also proceeded in
death by his sister, Anne. She is survived by her four children: sons Bruce,
Mitch and Steve; daughter, Margo; their spouses, several grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Eva was a strong, kind and beautiful person loved by all
and will be unbelievably missed.
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