Ten Jewish organizations pledged to work toward workplace equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) individuals and their allies.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late Supreme Court justice, famously framed the words “Justice, justice shall you pursue” and hung them outside her chambers. In the extended passage taken from Parshah Shoftim, God tells the Israelites to appoint honest judges, those who would pursue equal justice w…

In 2020, JScreen, a national non-profit public health initiative dedicated to preventing genetic diseases, initiated the first annual Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week (JGSAW). This year, JGSAW is Feb. 5-11.

JFCS raises over $300,000 at annual Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon

Jared Amzallag and Zander Diamont met in Los Angeles and moved to Arizona to work on real estate development together. When the pandemic hit, they were in the middle of a rezoning process for a 15-unit townhouse development. Realizing that their timeline for the rezoning process would be fur…

Residents of Greater Phoenix will likely remember Mark Sklar as a real estate developer who helped shape the city’s growth, or as a philanthropist who gave generously of his time and money to Jewish and secular causes.

Thanksgiving is less than a month away. Take the time to prevent a disaster on the day of the feast — and I don’t mean a burnt turkey.

It’s no surprise that interest rates are on everyone’s mind right now. We have officially hit 7.25% for a 30-year fixed loan, and economists suggest further increases. Let’s admit it, we’ve enjoyed record-low rates over the last two years — and who wouldn’t with rates as low as 2.65%! You’d …

On Nov. 2, the Tax & Legal Seminar, Arizona’s premier estate-planning event, will take place at the Arizona Biltmore. After attending virtually the last two years, the state’s CPAs, estate planning attorneys, financial planners and many more will meet in person once again.

Running, tripping over dead bodies and an overwhelming sense of fear are the things that Marion Weinzweig remembers most from her childhood in Poland. She was one of only a few family members to survive the Holocaust.

Arizona is facing a water crisis. The Colorado River, which Arizona and other Western states depend on for water, is at record low levels — so low that cuts have been implemented already, and steeper cuts are on the way, especially for the state’s farmers.

Larry Cohen’s father, Jacob, started a jewelry business in Chicago in the early 1950s. When Cohen was 6 years old, his father brought him to work. He sat the boy down on some Yellow Pages so he could reach the workbench and gave him a pair of tweezers, an old watch and a screwdriver and told…

One of the best things about Richard Kasper’s job as the CEO of the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP) is the perspective it affords him. Through his daily contact with the Jewish community, he gets to figure out what and where the needs are and how he and CJP can help.

Courtney Beller, a Jewish board member of the Arizona Humane Society (AHS), wants the animal-welfare organization to connect more with the Jewish community.

Richard Kasper has been named CEO of The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP). Kasper was serving as interim CEO since March 2021 when the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix and the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix integrated.

Early Learning Center receives NECPA accreditation

On July 25, a new website launched to unite all of Phoenix’s Jewish voices in one cohesive space. JewishPhoenix.com is a site where visitors can easily connect to community organizations, find upcoming events, discover volunteer opportunities, enjoy lifestyle content and much more.

Before Corbin Leafman’s family moved to Arizona, she lived in the Chicago suburbs. Her family attended Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Ill., where she became a bat mitzvah and graduated from Hebrew school. Every year, her family would adopt six or seven needy Jewish families and they…

When Cliff Shnier moved his family of five from Toronto, Canada, to Arizona in 1994, one of the first connections he made was with the Council for Jews with Special Needs (now Gesher Disability Resources). His oldest son, Jesse, has autism, so Cliff knew that it was immediately important tha…

JCRC welcomes new board members

Physical therapist Tisha Scherr gets kids moving, building strength in their little muscles when they have physical development delays.

Jackie Adler has been a student of women’s empowerment since she was a little kid.

Scott Leader, the Jewish musician, producer and songwriter who owns Brick Road Studio in Scottsdale, says he’s probably worked with every well-known contemporary Jewish singer-songwriter. He’s also recorded vocals for pop star Dua Lipa and voiceover work for former Olympian Michael Phelps. “…

Gerri Madenberg has accepted the managing director position at Temple Emanuel of Tempe, officials announced. She will arrive in person to join the congregation in late February, having relocated from Florida.

When you moved into your house years ago, you promised yourself you’d update the place. But like most homeowners, the longer you live there, the less you notice the 40-year-old light fixtures, the wallpaper from the 1970s and the sunken living room.

In the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Buffalo Collection showcases Native American-inspired fine art, museum-quality collectibles and American Buffalo leather furnishings in its more than 3,000 square feet of combined showroom and gallery space.

“The Scottsdale Bank Drought is Over” headlines the home page of the new Scottsdale Community Bank. The bank received its certificate of approval from both the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the State of Arizona effective this past Jan. 10, making it one of only 10 communit…

Since 1977, Hospice of the Valley’s experienced care teams have been tending to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and supporting their family members. As one of the largest not-for-profit hospices in the country, HOV provides a safety net for those with no insurance, tu…

I have been in residential real estate in the Phoenix area for more than 30 years. My father, Herb Lieb, moved to the Phoenix in 1964 and he owned Kagel’s, a women’s fashion store at Park Central Mall, Herb’s Underground (Phoenix’s first disco) and The Jockey Club Nightclub. I have him to th…

November marked two years since Arizona opened its trade and investment office in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Marlo Lyons knows a thing or two about making a career change. Over the past 30 years, Lyons, who lives in Scottsdale, has found success in three vastly different industries.

Like many Jewish moms, Vera Kessler spends much of her time cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, running errands, chauffeuring, helping with homework and preparing for Shabbat.

Gesher Disability Resources, which serves children and adults affected by a disability through inclusion assistance in the classroom, resource referral, residential support and social groups, celebrated its annual gala on Nov. 6, 2021.

Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Phoenix is expanding.

Fredric M. London has a two-car garage and a two-car carport at his Gilbert house. All of those spots are reserved for Brass Era cars and other classics that catch his eye.

When my husband and I retired to Arizona 12 years ago, we realized that we had time to volunteer in the Jewish community. Volunteering is a way to give back to the community, but it’s also a wonderful way to get to know one’s

As part of our alumni association leadership panel series, the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) recently sponsored an educational panel called the Founder’s Club. The panel was moderated by Jennifer Rogers of the WLI, and featured Becca Hornstein and Andi Minkoff, founders of two of our co…

Roberta Harmon has always been drawn to working with people with special needs.

Lilach Mazor Power wants to see more women in the local cannabis industry.

Chabad of North Phoenix Rabbi Mendy Levertov and his wife, Leah, are looking forward to making their Chabad center better suited to their needs.

During the pandemic, moms have received a lot of media attention as they balance work, childcare and family responsibilities. While these challenges for moms — especially those who work outside of the home — have been highlighted in the last 18 months, they aren’t something that happened overnight.

Alyssa Belanger started her event-planning business in 2019.

You’ve likely heard of a story or two in which someone lost valuable property due to flood damage. Maybe one of the stories was even yours. Last month, Arizona broke rainfall records. If you did experience flood damage, having a flood insurance policy made a huge difference, and if you don’t…

Miriam Litzman’s preparation for the High Holidays looks a little different than most.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is one of a handful of governors to speak out against Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop selling ice cream in the West Bank.