Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix

Empowered: Jewish Safety & Survival
2025-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, United States
From the Leviathan to the Golem, Jewish tradition is rich with mythical beings that reveal deeper spiritual and ethical ideas. This class explores their origins in Tanakh, Midrash, and Kabbalah, uncovering their meaning and relevance. Join us as we dive into the mystical side of Judaism, where myth and meaning collide.
Instructor: Chaim Zimmerman

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Hebrew for Foreign Language Credit
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, United States
What allowed the Holocaust to happen? Explore the events and ideologies that led to history’s darkest moment and the stories of resilience, courage, and humanity that emerged in its wake. Uncover the lessons of empathy, moral responsibility, and remembrance—and how they guide us to build a more compassionate and just world today.
Instructor: Steve Glassman

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Jewish Family University - Summer 2025
2025-06-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | BJE Library, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 85254, United States
For Moms with babies ages 0 to pre-crawling.Join our six-part workshop series which will focus on mothers’ and babies’ well-being while providing education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets.Build lifelong Jewish connections and friendships.Interfaith couples are encouraged to attend.
SUMMER 2025
TuesdaysJune 3, 2025 thru July , 2025$60 per family
IN-PERSONBJE Library at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale

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Tot Shabbat Hop
2025-09-05 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2025-10-10 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2025-11-07 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2026-01-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix), 2026-02-06 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix), 2026-03-06 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) | BJE Library, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 85254, United States
Join the Phoenix Jewish preschool community for Shabbat morning, followed by a BJE program in one of the preschool classrooms!
This is an amazing opportunity to explore different schools in our community.
Starts at 9:30 AM! Grandparents and all caregivers welcome!
Great for babies and children five and under!

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Jewish Baby University – Fall 2025
2025-09-11 18:15 - 21:00, 2025-09-18 18:15 - 21:00, 2025-09-25 18:15 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 18:15 - 21:00, 2025-10-16 18:15 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 18:15 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, 85032, United States
Jewish Baby University is offered three times per year.Each series is six weeks and meets once a week from 6:15 – 9:00 PM.Jewish Baby University costs $160.00 per couple for the entire series.
FALL 2025
ThursdaysSeptember 11, 2025 thru October 23, 2025No class 10/2 for Yom Kippur
IN-PERSONTemplate Chai4645 E Marilyn Rd, Phoenix
Temple ChaiSponsoring Partner

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Tot Shabbat Hop
2025-11-07 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States

Tot Shabbat Hop
2025-12-05 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Solel, 6805 East McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States

Jewish Baby University - Winter 2026
2026-01-07 18:15 - 21:00, 2026-01-14 18:15 - 21:00, 2026-01-21 18:15 - 21:00, 2026-01-28 18:15 - 21:00, 2026-02-04 18:15 - 21:00, 2026-02-11 18:15 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | BJE Library, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 85254, United States
Jewish Baby University is offered three times per year.Each series is six weeks and meets once a week from 6:30 – 9:00 PM.Jewish Baby University costs $145.00 per couple for the entire series

WINTER 2025 (FULL)
WednesdaysJanuary 8, 2025thru February 12, 2025
IN-PERSONIna Levine Jewish Community Campus12701 N Scottsdale Rd
Congregation Or TzionSponsoring Partner

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Tot Shabbat Hop
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | Pardes Jewish Day School, 12753 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, United States
Join the Phoenix Jewish preschool community for Shabbat morning, followed by a BJE program in one of the preschool classrooms!
This is an amazing opportunity to explore different schools in our community.
Starts at 10:00 AM! Grandparents and all caregivers welcome!
Great for babies and children five and under!

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Welcome to Judaism [Virtual]
2026-03-23 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
This introductory course provides a foundation in the basic tenants of Judaism. Among areas covered are: History, Holidays and Observances, Life Cycle, Theology, Prayer, Israel and Communal Life. Open to non-Jews alone, Non-Jews with their Jewish partners and Jewish adults interested in further exploring Judaism.
Monday evenings beginning March 23 through May 18 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Cost: $100
Faculty: Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Class Dates:
March 23
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18

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