EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Scottsdale, AZ
May 1st, 2025, 5 PM
Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
Join us as we celebrate Israel's 77th Independence Day, honoring the strength, resilience, and spirit of the Israeli people. This event offers a space for both joy and reflection, recognizing the challenges of the present while celebrating Israeli innovation and perseverance.
Yom HaZikaron
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Scottsdale, AZ
April 29th, 2025, 6 PM
Israel Memorial Day 2025 – Yom HaZikaron
A community ceremony in observance of Israeli Memorial Day - to honor the lives of Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Thank you to the Israeli Scouts, Shevet Shemesh, for taking the lead in organizing this important ceremony for our community.
("Otef Aza" & "The Moms of Nir Oz, 6:32 AM, Oct. 7")
Opera: Unplugged
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Scottsdale, AZ
April 27th, 2025, 4 PM
Lecture Performance: American Music
Explore the evolution of American music in this engaging Lecture Performance, featuring opera singers Chen Holtzman and Christopher Wall. Through lecture and performance, they trace the journey from classical roots and diverse cultural influences to the rise of Broadway, jazz standards, and today’s pop culture, highlighting how American music developed its signature sound.
Pearls of Opera
Christ Church of the Ascension
Paradise Valley, AZ
October 26th, 2024, 6 PM
Join us for the second performance of "Pearls of Opera" - a fundraiser opera gala event!
Opera has enchanted audiences for centuries and remains as celebrated as ever. The "Pearls of Opera" concert goes beyond performing beautiful music and explores the composers and characters that define this genre. Discover the behind-the-curtain stories of iconic titles such as Rossini’s "The Barber of Seville," Mozart’s "The Marriage of Figaro," Puccini’s "Gianni Schicchi," Bizet’s "Carmen," and Strauss’s "Die Fledermaus,” and more!
Pearls of Opera
Christ Church of the Ascension
Paradise Valley, AZ
March 16th, 2024, 6 PM
Join us for "Pearls of Opera" - a fundraiser opera gala event!
Opera has enchanted audiences for centuries and remains as celebrated as ever. The "Pearls of Opera" concert goes beyond performing beautiful music and explores the composers and characters that define this genre. Discover the behind-the-curtain stories of iconic titles such as Rossini’s "The Barber of Seville," Mozart’s "The Marriage of Figaro," Puccini’s "Gianni Schicchi," Bizet’s "Carmen," and Strauss’s "Die Fledermaus,” and more!
Opera: Unplugged
Paradise Valley Country Club
Paradise Valley, AZ
December 13th, 2023, 5 PM
Join us for “Opera: Unplugged!”
Opera: Unplugged transports you to the elegance of old-world salon gatherings, where music, conversation, and culture intertwine. Picture a cozy evening of opera’s finest, set to enrich your mind and indulge your senses—just as they did in the grand parlors of the 1920s.
Sip wine, soak in the music, and explore the beauty of different tunes and styles, while engaging in lively discussion about the classics.