Tuesdays at the J
Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at the East Valley JCC
Tuesdays at the J is a group for individuals and couples ages 55-plus who meet weekly to enjoy presentations on a variety of topics. Past programs have included live musical performances by local musicians and art presentations by museum docents and artists, as well as presentations by authors and more. All sessions are free and no membership is required. The program starts at 10 a.m. with refreshments and the presentations are 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Spring 2025 Schedule
Jan. 7: Howard Gershkowitz, author of ‘Special Delivery’
Jan. 14: ‘Fame, Fickle Fame: The Life and Art of Artemisia Gentileschi’ by Phoenix Art Museum docent Patrick Ventura
Jan. 21: ‘Cultural Development in Chandler, with Kim Moyers, City of Chandler cultural development director
Jan. 28: ‘Your Famous Family Story, Written and Ready’ with Daughters of Jacob Genealogy
Feb. 4: Rabbi Laibel Blotner of Chabad Mesa discusses Tu B’Shevat, the New Year for Trees.
Feb. 11: “Science and Art Intersect” with Phoenix Art Museum docent Kathleen McGovern
Feb. 18 “Journeys to Authorship” with author Howard Gershkowitz
Feb. 25: “Do I need to believe in G-d to be a good person? Insights from the story of Purim,” with Rabbi Shimi Ash of Chabad of Gilbert
March 4: “The King was a Mensch: Tracing Elvis Presley’s Jewish Roots” with travel writer Dan Fellner
March 11: “The Genesis of Modern Art” with Phoenix Art Museum docent Stephen Riter
March 18: “Is Hypnosis Dangerous? Find Out if You Dare” with Alan Handelsman
March 25: ‘” Cruisin’ Rabbi”: Rabbi Arthur Lavinsky shares his latest adventures as a rabbi officiating on cruises
April 1: “Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Soul: 2025 Self-Care and Wellbeing Update” with Debbi Lavinsky
April 8: “Breaking the Stereotypes'” with Phoenix Art Museum docent David Obuck
April 15: No session: Passover
April 22: ‘Jewish War Veterans: Volunteers in Action’ with Gabe Forsberg, veteran advocate
April 29: Tuesdays at the J Coordinator Adrian Bendick shares her safari adventures
May 6: Luncheon
* Program details subject to change
Tadd Wille, Chandler assistant city manager
Aug. 23, 2022: Welcome Back session after meeting online during the pandemic.