Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix

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Please join us in wishing Rachel Hoffer, the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix's Immediate Past Chair, a huge MAZEL TOV on her latest achievement: the National Women's Philanthropy Board! The NWP board is a select group of 150 women from across the country elected from Jewish Federations of North America. As an NWP board member, Rachel will help lead and encourage Jewish women nationally to engage in philanthropy and community service, inspiring and empowering them to become leaders and decision-makers. What a great fit; congratulations to our incredible community member and lay leader!

Ryan Lavarnway started playing baseball when he was 5 years old, attended Yale University, where he set National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) records for batting and slugging percentages, won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2013, was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 and spent multiple years playing with the Israel National Baseball Team (Team Israel). Lavarnway is currently in Arizona coaching the Chicago Cubs during spring training. On Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m., he will read from his children’s book, “Baseball and Belonging,” answer audience questions and play some Wiffle Ball with the kids at an event presented by NowGen PHX and PJ Library, Phoenix both programs of the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix, and other Jewish organizations. To read more about Lavarnway fascinating story, click the link below for the Jewish News coverage: https://ow.ly/s6IX50VgZfZ

Celebrate our community’s success in “assuring Jewish tomorrows” at the 2025 Legacy Celebration! Join us as we honor those included in our Endowment Book of Life and recognize our legacy donors and Life & legacy Community Partners. Wednesday, April 2 | 6 pm Register here: https://lnkd.in/g264pgX3 For more info and questions, contact Rachel: [email protected]

Nominations for the Jewish News 18 Under 50 ends in LESS THAN A WEEK! Get your submission in before Sunday, March 9th! https://lnkd.in/gtpgUqan

Join Ryan Lavarnway for an Unforgettable Story Time & Wiffle Ball Game! ??? Looking for a fun and inspiring family event? Come meet Ryan Lavarnway—World Series Champion, retired Major League Baseball player, Olympian, and proud member of Team Israel—as he reads his book, Baseball and Belonging. Hear Ryan’s incredible story of how baseball helped him embrace his Jewish identity and find his place in the world. What to Expect: Storytime with Ryan + Q&A – Ask him anything! Book signing – Grab your copy in advance through our link! Meet & snap a photo with Ryan Wiffle ball game – Fun & friendly for all ages! phoenixcjp.org/baseball Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect with a baseball star and enjoy a meaningful, family-friendly experience. Tag a friend who should be there!

When the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix's CEO, Rich Kasper walked into the Jewish Free Loan office with a smile on his face, their Executive Director, Ellen Sacks, was overtaken with emotion to discover the organization was to be recognized with the Belle Latchman Award. Bob Silver admitted him receiving the Spark Award made him a little uncomfortable because he doesn't do what he does for the awards, it's just a part of who he is. BethEl Nager was honored to learn she was to receive the Lee Amada Award, but it came as no surprise to those close to her; one friend even called it a year ago that she would eventually be rewarded for her dedication to being a young Jewish leader. To Harrison Abramowitz, being a Jewish leader has been instilled in him from a young age. A grandchild to Holocaust survivors and a relatively new Arizona resident, he takes his commitment to the Jewish community seriously as he welcomes newcomers. Join us March 6th at the Lighting the Spark Campaign Breakfast (or NowGen PHX's AfterGlow Young Leadership Event) as we recognize these incredible members of our Jewish community. Read more about the honorees in the Jewish News! https://ow.ly/BFOy50V1CE5

Know a young Jewish leader who deserves to be recognized for their achievements? Nominate them for the Jewish News 18 Under 50! A panel of judges will select 18 individuals under 50 who are influencing the future of the Valley of the Sun, both professionally and personally. Link below to learn more and make a nomination! jewishaz.com/18under50/ (Once winners are selected, they will be notified and sent a list of questions for a profile in the JN's “18 Under 50” special section of their April 25, 2025, issue.) *DEADLINE* The nomination deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Any nominations received after that date cannot be considered.

Please join us in welcoming the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix's newest board members! BethEl Nager Harrison Abramowitz Lindsey Seitchik Alan Zeichick

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