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Adult EducationIn addition to the following educational resources, many local organizations and synagogues offer study groups and adult classes. See listings under "Valley Congregations" and "Community." Arizona Jewish Historical Society 4710 N. 16th St., Suite 201 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-241-7870 azjhs@aol.com azjhs.org Executive Director: Lawrence D. Bell, Ph.D. President: Louise Leverant Preserves the rich heritage of Arizona's Jewish communities and educates the public on the Jewish contribution to Arizona and American life. Sponsors regular educational programs. Arizona State University Jewish Studies 480-727-6906, Fax: 480-727-2023 jewishstudies.asu.edu Director: Hava Tirosh-Samuelson Enhancing knowledge of all facets of Jewish life through undergraduate and graduate courses, research conferences, scholar-in-residence programs and free public lectures. Brandeis National Committee For membership, study groups and general information, call the Brandeis office, 602-953-6664 President: Iris Wigal Study from Brandeis University syllabi. Study groups include contemporary issues, book groups and the arts. Study groups meet year-round. University affiliation not required. Bureau of Jewish Education 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 206 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-634-8050, Fax: 480-634-8051 info@bjephoenix.org bjephoenix.org Director: Aaron Scholar Melton Director: Elaine Hirsch Jewish Studies Institute, Lunch and Learn classes, Hebrew Learn-In, East and West Valley studies, Florence Melton Adult Mini-School and advanced Melton classes, conference on the Holocaust and more. Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning Program Director: Myra Shindler Library/Resource Center Coordinator: Elaine Hirsch Family Education Coordinator: Linda Feldman Complete, wide-reaching adult-education programs, lending library, resource center, speakers' bureau, programs for adults, professionals, teens, children, educators, interfaith families and information on Israel programs, camps and scholarship opportunities. Center for Biblical Hebrew 400 W. Camelback Road, Suite 103 Phoenix, AZ 85013 602-48-BIBLE, Fax: 602-923-2831 uriharel@cox.net c-bh.com Director: Uri Harel Modern conversational Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, private tutoring, community leaders-coaching, lectures, classes, seminars, radio-TV programming on Hebrew, Torah and Jewish history. Everyone is welcome. Congregation Or Chadash of the Northeast Valley 16447 N. 91st St., Suite 102 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602 educationvp@congregationorchadash.org congregationorchadash.org Education Vice President: Debbie Bernstein Adult programs including Scholar-in-Residence, classes, special holiday celebrations; unique Shabbat formats. E.M.E.T.T. 480-998-9135 hcandyw@msn.com Authorized E.M.E.T.T. Leader: Candice Welner Emotional Maturity Established Through Torah (E.M.E.T.T.) is a technique of self-improvement, stress reduction and personal growth, using a mutual assistance process based on Torah principles and values. Meetings, support groups. Greater Phoenix Israel Kollel Institute for New and Advanced Jewish Educational Programs 515 E. Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-277-8858 Rabbi David Rebibo A Jewish think tank of rabbis and educators who divide their day between studying Torah and teaching in the community. Horizons/Ohr Somayach Phoenix 602-910-0909 mdubitsky@horizons.edu A Jewish outreach and Torah education organization. Free classes for individuals and groups at times and locations convenient to them, on their choice of topics. Jewish Chautauqua Society Chairman: Rabbi Albert Plotkin, 480-951-0323 Fights anti-Semitism by building understanding through education between Jews and their neighbors. Lectures, book grants, interfaith institutes and video programs. Jewish Learning Center 10213 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-443-5362 jlcscottsdale@gmail.com Director: Rabbi Yossi Bryski A full array of programs from the Aleph-Bet to the complexities of the Kaballah, and everything in between. Open to all, regardless of affiliation or background. Kehillah of Arizona Congregation Mailing address: 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 102-308 Phoenix, AZ 85028 Program address: 9659 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85258 602-369-7667 kehillahofarizona@gmail.com kehillahofarizona.com Adult education mini-courses, weekly Torah study, Hebrew, adult b'nai mitzvah, spiritual practice, Rebbe's Tisch, in a warm, welcoming, supportive environment. KiDMa - The Southwest Community 602-330-2335 kidma@kidma.org kidma.org Rabbi Darren Kleinberg KiDMa - The Southwest Community is a pluralistic, communitywide organization that creates opportunities for serious, meaningful and interactive Jewish learning. Lev Chadash 4774 S. Arizona Road Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 777-8172 levchadash@cableone.net Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Offering Jewish services and programs at the Grand Canyon and in other natural environments. Tom Brodersen teaches Kabbalah and Jewish meditation. Minderful Center, LLC Located at Temple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 480-619-9993, Fax: 480-969-5222 john@minderful.com minderful.com Thoughtful classes for intelligent adults. Middle East history, current news topics, contemporary issues, cinema, literature, art, music and more. Instructors are college/university teachers and professionals. Phoenix Community Kollel 6516 N. Seventh St., Suite104 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-433-0300, Fax: 602-285-3033 kollel@aztorah.com aztorah.com Rabbi Zvi Holland Provides Torah education and outreach to the Jewish community. Programs include communitywide events, adult education classes, one-on-one study and Camp Nageela day camps. Ruach Hamidbar-Spirit of the Desert A Jewish Renewal Community Scottsdale and Paradise Valley locations 602-420-1700, Fax: 480-991-8151 office@ruach.org ruach.org Education for adults and families. Celebrates Shabbat and holy days with prayer, chanting, live music, dance, storytelling and meditation. Scottsdale Torah Institute The Center for Spiritual Growth P.O. Box 26184 Phoenix, AZ 85068-6184 602-904-0417 info@scottsdaletorahinstitute.org scottsdaletorahinstitute.org Scholar-in-Residence: Michael Shapiro Independent adult study group for anyone wanting to deepen their awareness of the spiritual dimension of life. Drop-in classes every Monday night. Scheduled and special events throughout the year. Temple Gan Elohim P.O. Box 12097 Glendale, AZ 85318-2097 623-210-7435 templeganelohim.org Adult Education Contact: Carol Berger Adult education explores issues ranging from sacred to secular. Classes held monthly on Sunday afternoons. The New Shul 7825 E. Paradise Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-515-2272, Fax: 480-922-7118 info@thenewshul.org thenewshul.org Adult Jewish learning in a spirit of intellectual and spiritual openness, with reverence for classical texts. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-483-7121, ext. 1205, Fax: 480-483-8441 suzannes@vosjcc.org Adult Services Director: Suzanne Swift Offers a variety of active adult programs and daily actitivities. Jewish Book & Cultural Arts Fair, trips, classes, lectures, cards/games, social groups, special events. 0301
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