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Programs & OrganizationsB'nai B'rith Organization committed to the security and continuity of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and ignorance, and providing service to the community. Western Region 888-274-8418, 818-380-0730 rkrancberg@bnaibrith.org bnaibrith.org Brandeis National Committee Formerly Brandeis University National Women's Committee Phoenix Chapter - Book Shoppe/Office 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 112 Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-953-6664 President: Iris Wigal Provides study groups, community service, events and faculty speakers. Supports libraries, scientific research and scholarships at Brandeis University. Hadassah Shalom Chapter Co-Presidents: Joy Dolan, 480-895-3859; Edith Evans, 480-883-1044 Area: Sun Lakes Meetings: monthly, afternoons Ages: All Hadassah-Tikvah West Valley Chapter President: Judy Neigoff, 623-544-0525 Area: West Valley Meetings: second Monday of every month, 10 a.m. Hadassah Valley of the Sun Chapter 480-998-1880 chapter.hvos@hadassah.org valleyofthesun.hadassah.org President: Judy Silberman Changing the world and people's lives, in Israel, the United States and around the world, through medicine, teaching, advocacy, education, land reclamation and youth programs. Jewish Social Connection Contact: Billie Gross, 623-584-1977 Meetings: Fourth Sunday afternoon of each month, Sun City West Community Center, 14465 W. R. H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Monthly social events. Social/cultural club for Jewish people. Members are single and married, including interfaith couples from Sun City, Sun City West and neighboring communities. Jewish Technical Assistance Center Jewish Community Foundation 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 202 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-699-1717, Fax: 480-699-1807 jtac@jcfphoenix.org jcfphoenix.org President: Stuart C. Turgel Director: Bonnie Wright Capacity-building programs to strengthen local Jewish organizations, agencies and synagogues through specialized training, mentoring, coaching and continuing professional education for staff and lay leaders. Jewish War Veterans National Executive Committee: Melvin Brody, 480-473-9076 Department of Southwest Commander: Bernard Kaplan, 602-765-3520 Open to all veterans of Jewish faith with honorable discharge from the Armed Services. Open to nonveterans interested in supporting veterans and Jewish causes. Post 128, Red Mountain Commander: Harold Riffer, 480-985-7519 Ladies Auxiliary President: Dorothy Chase, 480-895-0769 Meetings: Monthly, third Sunday, American Legion Hall, 2240 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler Post 194, Valley of the Sun Commander: Nelson Magedman, 623-556-1217 Ladies Auxiliary President: Anneliese Lewin, 602-840-8548 Meetings: September-June, first Sunday of each month, VA Hospital, 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix Post 210, Ed Grodsky Commander: Julius Altman, 480-657-3783 Post 619, Sun Lakes Copper State Commander: Mel Mintz, 480-883-6402 P.O. Box 13113, Chandler, AZ 85249-3113 Meetings: Monthly, third Sunday Jewish Women's Circle, Scottsdale Chabad of Scottsdale 10215 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-998-1410 chabadscottsdale@gmail.com Director: Dina Levertov Meets monthly for discussions, holiday preparations, crafts, lectures, Torah study, cooking demonstrations and classes. Bikkur cholim projects. Jewish Women International Founded in 1897. Strives to break the cycle of violence through education, advocacy and action.Supports residential treatment centers in the United States and Jerusalem. Greater Phoenix Chapter Contact: Harriet Robbins, 602-944-3455 Meetings: Monthly, second Wednesday Avodah Chapter Southeast Valley President: Rosalind Capon, 480-396-9764 Meetings: Monthly, second Wednesday Century Chapter Contact: Fran Frazin, 602-943-2464; Ethel Kaplan, 602-867-7022 Century Chapter meets quarterly for lunch for stimulating speakers and to support JWI. Kivel Campus of Care Auxiliary 602-956-5487 President: Karen Nagle Dedicated to enhancing the lives of Kivel residents through service and fundraising. NA'AMAT USA 16161 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101 Encino, CA 91436 (818) 981-1298 Fax: (818) 981-6163 naamat.org wanaamat@sbcglobal.net Area Coordinator: Marilyn Bristol Western Area Director/Community Outreach Facilitator: Aviva Levine Supports educational and social service installations in Israel, which provide schooling at all age levels, day care, day-night homes, legal and psychological counseling and shelters for abused women and their families. Hatikvah Chapter Sandy Jared, 602-224-0997 Members are in their 40s and 50s. Kinneret Chapter Program Chairwoman: Ruth Becker, 602-246-8399 Meetings: third Monday of each month, Chris Ridge Village, 6246 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix Rina Chapter President: Barbara Lewis, 602-493-7287 harbarlew@cox.net Meetings: Sundays, unless otherwise announced Anasazi Clubhouse-Paradise Village, Temple Chai National Council of Jewish Women Arizona Section President: Lynn Schmelzer, 480-862-7878 ncjwaz.org Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW takes a progressive stance on issues for women, children and families by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. ORT America Cutting-edge training and strategic educational initiatives that empower 270,000 people annually in 56 countries to become productive citizens and lead their families and communities forward. Cactus Chapter Ellen Tuckman, 602-953-9307 Meetings: Monthly. Call for date, time and location. All areas welcome. Desert Chapter 480-451-5355 rongay@qwest.net President: Gayle Simon Contact: Sharon Sak, 480-948-9242 Monthly meetings and board meetings. Phoenix Holocaust Survivors' Association P.O. Box 30213 Phoenix, AZ 85046-0213 602-788-7003 phxhsa@gmail.com President: Judy Searle Dedicated to the remembrance of the Shoah through education. Survivors speak throughout the state (primarily in schools). Annual Yom Hashoah commemoration. Devoted to survivors' needs. Sun City Grand Shalom Club Meets at Sun City West Community Center 19726 N. Remington Drive, Sun City Grand President: Carmen Berkowitz Membership: Lila Hauptman, 623-478-2915 Meets second Monday of each month. Open to members of Sun City Grand. A social and cultural group of shared backgrounds. West Valley Jewish Women's Circle Chabad of the West Valley Mailing address: 7439 W. Union Hills Drive Glendale, AZ 85308 602-375-2422 Director: Chana Lew Project of Chabad of the West Valley, to create an opportunity for Jewish women to meet, socialize and learn. 0202
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