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Presidents: Lori Roth and Marcy StraussEditor: Bonnie ClewansLayout/Graphics: Carolyn Sherriswww.brandeisphoenix.com

Brandeis Beat JANUARY, 2013

The 23rd Annual BNC

Book and Author EventWhat better way to spend your Monday than mingling with and listening to a star-studded array of best sellingauthors and celebrities. From beginning to end this event will be filled with food, fun, entertainment and yes,shopping. Doors open at 9:00 am, so come early to shop our new boutiques and silent auction offerings and beready for author signings at 9:30 am.

Date:Date:Date:Date:Monday

March 4, 2013

Time:Time:Time:Time:BoutiquesBook SalesStart at 9:00

AuthorAuthorAuthorAuthor

Signing:Signing:Signing:Signing:9:30

Dining RoomDining RoomDining RoomDining Room

Opens:Opens:Opens:Opens:10:45

ProgramProgramProgramProgram

BeginsBeginsBeginsBegins:

Promptly at 11:00

Lunch Served:Lunch Served:Lunch Served:Lunch Served:12:30

Adriana TrigianiNY Times

Best Selling Author

Alana StewartModel, Actress,Spokesperson

J. R. MartinezInspirational AuthorWinner of Dancingwith the Stars

Chris BohjalianNY Times

Best Selling Author

Allison

LeottaLegal ThrillerAuthor

Melanie

BenjaminNational BestSellingHistorical

Fiction Author

Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost:$115 with a $5coupon for a book

purchase

Place:Place:Place:Place:The Phoenician

6000 E.Camelback Scottsdale, AZ

Moderator:Moderator:Moderator:Moderator:Sean McLaughlin,Anchor, KPHO

NewsChannel 5

Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact:Carol Kern

CAK571@aol.com602-315-1595

On Sunday, March 3 the Bookmark Cocktail Reception will be held at a private residence. This is a unique opportunity to converse with the authors. Funds to benefitSustaining the Mind: Scientific Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Mission Statement

Brandeis National Committee is dedicated to providingphilanthropic support to Brandeis University, adistinguished liberal arts and research university foundedby the American Jewish community. Its membership isconnected to the University through fundraising andthrough activities that reflect the values on which the

University was founded: academic excellence, socialjustice, nonsectarianism and service to thecommunity.

JANUARY, 2013 Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter 2

Dear Members,

Happy New Year! We hope you all are having agood start to 2013. BNC-Phoenix has a great arrayof activities planned for this coming year. We lookforward to your participation and hope to see you atan upcoming event.Thank you, Carol Kern, for opening your beautifulhome to a most successful Past Presidents' eventon December 14th. The delicious brunch wasprovided by Iris Wigal and Carol Kern. We are veryfortunate to have so manyengaged and active PastP r e s i d e n t s a m o n g o u rmembership. This day celebratedwhat each and every one of ourPhoenix Chapter Past Presidentshas done and continues to do tomake BNC-Phoenix the awarding-winning chapter we are. Whileenjoying the camaraderie, theattendees shared highlights oftheir terms and visions of ourfuture.Our sincere appreciation to theMembership Retention team madeup of Bruce Galin, Joyce Gordon,Gail Tenn, and Kathleen Witkin. During our fallretention period, they successfully reached andmade a personalized connection with manymembers. We value all of our members. Thank youall for paying your 2012-13 dues.On December 10, we honored our new members atthe BNC Symphonic Insights Music Study Group.Members - new and old - and guests all raved aboutthe incredible performance and enjoyed engaging inconversation with Viviana Cumplido Wilson,Principal Flute of the Phoenix Symphony. A lovely dessert buffet was hosted by the ExecutiveCommittee in honor of our new members. Thankyou to Carol Kern and Sue Karp for shopping andsetting the table with the committee from the studygroup and Joan Sitver, Facilitator of the group.Kathleen Witkin and Joyce Gordon, VPs ofMembership and their committee thank you for allyour efforts in recruiting new members to the BNCPhoenix Chapter family.Other good news to note is the many new memberswho have joined the Sun Lakes group.Congratulations to Sun Lakes.Focusing on January, we look forward to a terrificevent on Saturday night, January 12th. Chaired byNancy Sacks and Gladys Simon, the men and women of Brandeis will be entertained andenlightened by a 'Deis Flicks film "Shalom Y'All,"

provided by the National Center for Jewish Film atBrandeis University. The evening will be highlighted byappetizers and desserts provided by our generousmembers under the coordination of Carol Abrams.What a night it promises to be!Monies raised by the 'Deis Flicks event are going to ourSustaining the Mind Campaign. We are committed toraising $3,000,000 over the three years of thiscampaign. Every little bit helps and we do hope thatevery member will make their own personal donation.

Large donations will be listed indesignated ways. Carol Kern isheading this fundraising effort.She will be happy to give youmore details on how to make yourgift.We are most pleased toannounce our chapter's newSocial Justice Project. We will becollecting new children's books,which we will then donate to oneor more needy schools in thearea. We are appreciative ofDorry Sunenshine, who hasagreed to chair this project.Anyone interested in working with

Dorry should contact her or us.The Book and Author Event to be held on March 4th isin need of volunteers to serve on committees. Anyonewho can assist is asked to call Carol Kern. In addition,Carole Natelson, Betsy Kurasch, and Harriet Kaplanare co-chairing the silent auction and item acquisition.If you have some time and/or ideas for this committee,please call either Betsy or Harriet.We again thank everyone for their participation inhelping to make this year a success. We are allvolunteers and everyone is very much appreciated forthe work, time and effort put forth. Thank you all!

Your co-PresidentsLori Roth and Marcy Strauss

Register Now!Register Now!Register Now!Register Now!

University On WheelsUniversity On WheelsUniversity On WheelsUniversity On Wheels

Friday, February 8 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Truth or Beauty:“Truth or Beauty:“Truth or Beauty:“Truth or Beauty:

The Need for Art in theThe Need for Art in theThe Need for Art in theThe Need for Art in the

21st Century”21st Century”21st Century”21st Century”

Join Scott Edmiston, Brandeis Director of the Office of the Arts, as he discusses the value ofcreating truth, beauty, and justice through the arts. Our dynamic speaker is an educator, theaterartist and director. He has directed more than 50 professional theater and opera productionsacross New England.

9:00 Registration / 9:30 Breakfast (Catered by Chompies)Orange Tree Golf Resort (newly remodeled)

10601 North 56th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

For more information, contact:Ronda Kottle at 602-327-0266 or Amy Richman at 310-562-7342

University On WheelsUniversity On WheelsUniversity On WheelsUniversity On Wheels

Please mail your check with this form to: Nan Waldman, 5061 E. Cortez,Scottsdale, AZ 85254 nanlarry@cox.net, 602-996-5639. RSVP by January 25th.

Enclosed is my check made payable to BNC $_________________________

Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Address including Zip Code:_______________________________________________________________

Phone:___________________________________Email:________________________________________

Level of Support (check one) Bachelors $40 ’’’’ Masters $50 ’’’’ Ph.D. $65 ’’’’ ’’’’ Non-member fee $45

Proceeds to benefit BNC Sustaining the Mind Campaign

BookmarksBookmarksBookmarksBookmarks

Your Big Chance To Make An Impact

Rarely are we given an opportunity to make a change for thebetter of the world! The Sustaining of the Mind: ScientificResearch and Scholarships fundraising effort for the Brandeis

National Committee is your opportunity to make an impact in research for debilitating diseases such as: LouGehrig's, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Autism. Brandeis University researchers in over 50 laboratories arealready making significant strides in the field of brain-related diseases.We invite you to become a Bookmark to ensure that Brandeis researchers and students are able to excelin their fields of study and make important advancements in neuroscience. In our lifetime one quarter of the world will be more than sixty-five years of age. Many will be afflicted withconditions that may affect us as we age. You can help Brandeis researchers in the classroom and thelaboratory race to conquer these diseases by supporting Sustaining the Mind and becoming a Bookmark.Join us for a wonderful evening under the stars as we celebrate our determination to do what we can tosupport the ongoing research at Brandeis University. Meet the celebrated authors who will speak at the Bookand Author event. Enjoy cocktails and conversation. Set aside Sunday evening March 3, 2013. It will be awin/win evening!

Sue Karp, Merri Rubin and Stephanie Garfinkle – Bookmarks Chairs, 2013 Book & Author Event

Levels of GivingLevels of GivingLevels of GivingLevels of Giving

New Releases ($175 and above)

q Cocktail party only - invitation for two. Does not include the luncheon at $115 per person.

Best Sellers ($275 and above)

q Includes one luncheon, two cocktail party invitations and preferred seating.

Classics ($525 and above)

q Includes two luncheons, two cocktail party invitations and preferred seating.

First Editions ($775 and above)

q Includes two luncheons, two cocktail party invitations and preferred seating.

Rare Finds* ($1,100 and above)

q Includes two luncheons and two cocktail party invitations. Also includes a book of your choice from afeatured author and very preferred seating. Sustainers** level.

Special Editions*** ($5,100 and above)

q Includes two luncheons, three cocktail party invitations, very preferred seating with an author andcopies of all the featured authors’ books. Membership in the Justice Brandeis Society withSustainers** recognition.

See page 6 for additional information on levels of giving.

Bookmark continued

* Includes dinner with the authors after the Cocktail Party.

** Sustainers are those who make a Bookmark gift of $1,100 or more. Foundations and Matching Giftsare welcome. Gifts of $1100 and above will receive an acknowledgment letter and certificate. Nameswill be listed on the BNC website if the donor agrees.

*** Gifts of $5100 and above will receive all of the above, plus the donor's name will be listed on the BNC'sMajor Donor Tribute Wall on the foyer of the Library.

Gifts of $10,000 and above will receive all of the above, plus letters updating the donor about the up to the minuteresearch.

Gifts of $50,000 will receive all of the above, plus the donor's name will be listed on a plaque in the Volen Centerfor Complex Systems (where most of the research on the brain is being done).

All Bookmark proceeds to benefit the "Sustaining the Mind" Research at Brandeis University

in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Scholarship in the Medical Sciences.

Sustaining the Mind DonorsLaura S. Altman*

Joanie Bream - Happy Special Birthday

Get well wishes to Phil Becker

Cultural Sites Study Group - in honor of Mark Sendrow

Mona Crandall

Joan Gill - In memory of Marty Gold

Ruth Feldman - In memory of Marty Gold

William Howard - in honor of Iris Wigal

Susan Karp

Congratulations to Ronda and Shel Kottle on their son’s engagement

Carol Kern - In memory of Justin Ehrlich

Lori Roth

Steven Schlosser - In honor of Iris Wigal

Hope Slepian - In memory of Florence Bolnick

Marcy Strauss *

Wayne Stutzer *

Dorry Sunenshine - in honor of the Phoenix Chapter

Amanda Wigal-Schlosser - in honor of Iris Wigal

Iris Wigal *

Iris Wigal - in honor of Joanie Bream's birthday

* indicates Sustainers

Thank you for your meaningful donation.

To donate to the Sustaining the Mind Campaign, please see

www.brandeisphoenix.com and click on the Donate tab.

The form is easy to fill out, print and mail.

Brandeis BoutiquesAt the Book & Author Event

March 4, 2013

Come early to shop - doors will open at 9:00 am! Some of our

new and notable vendors for the boutiques this year include:

, Forever Flipped ~ women’s foot apparel

, Hatch Sheets ~ sheet sets of 100% Egyptian cotton, 1500 thread count in multiple sizes and

colors at an amazing price

, Nolan Jewelry ~ from Los Angeles, California, fine handmade silver and gold jewelry

Back by popular Demand:

, Roberto Mantellassi USA ~ Italian created fine leather - key chains, bracelets, belts, handbags

, Patchwork Pig ~ women’s clothing, belts, tops, pants, and sweaters

, Vintage Jewelry ~ one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, and earrings created by

artist Lori Kirsch

, Monica Durazo Designs ~ silk creations ~ unique interpretation of "nuno-felting" for beautiful,

handmade pieces of wearable art including scarves, skirts, and wraps

See our remaining fabulous vendors described in next month's issue!

Brina Pepper and Daron Barness ~ Boutiques Co-Chairs

Board contacts are listed on the last page. Additional

members serving on the Phoenix Board this year are:

National Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue KarpImmediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gladys SimonPresident Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol KernAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iris WigalBook and Author Co-chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merrill Kalman, Carol Kern, Sara LeopoldParliamentarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy LevineChief Information Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selma OstLiaison Sun Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene Kestenbaum

Board Members-at-Large:

Phyllis Becker, Nancy Elkins, Pamela Fingerhut, Susan Joffe, Ellen Kirschenbaum, RondaKottle, Sheila Landau, Brina Pepper, Amy Richman, Joanie Snider, Jo Ellen Susman, GailTenn, Nan Waldman

Brandeis National Committee Hosts

ASU Violinist Boyang Wang

In Concert & Conversation

Monday, January 14, 20131:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Palo Cristi Church, 3535 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley

Performance followed by a reception

Brandeis National Committee invites the public for an afternoon of music and conversation withASU Violinist Boyang Wang. He and pianist Zhou Jiang will perform works by Beethoven, Ysayeand Japanese-American composer Bright Sheng. He will also speak about his musical journey ona path that began at his fifth birthday party. Following an ancient practice, his parents placed fiveobjects representing different careers on a table and told him to choose one. Without hesitation heskipped over the pen, car, cookie and paintbrush to select a toy violin. His parents immediatelybought a quarter size violin and found a teacher.

Raised in a hutong, a small village within the city of Beijing, Boyang soon found himself playingconcerts in great halls throughout Beijing. He won the Silver and Gold awards at the ChineseNational Violin Competition in 2005 and 2007 respectively. In 2004 he performed for HenryKissinger on one of his visits to China. He has said that after he won the Silver award while he wasin middle school, he realized that "music is part of my body, my soul, it is my everyday life." He saysthat music "can make me feel warm, deep, happiness."

Winning a Special Talent Scholarship at ASU brought him to the US to study with Professor DanWen Jiang, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance.

Contact: Call Joan Sitver (602 971-0012) for more details.Cost: $5.00 Guest Fee

The Brandeis National Committee provides unique educational opportunities to its membersthrough study groups, while raising funds through its programs for the Sustaining the MindCampaign of Brandeis University - research and scholarship in neurodegenerative diseases.

Friday, January 4, 1:00 pm – Game Day

Join us for another wonderful Boomers Game Day. We will play Mah Jongg,Canasta, Scrabble, and any other board game that anyone wants to share with thegroup. We will meet at a local Paradise Bakery, where you can purchase yourlunch and then we can stay and play. There will be no carpools for this event.

Friday, January 18, 1:00 pmPhoenix Art Museum-Fashion Exhibit

The Boomers will visit the Phoenix Art Museum for a docent-led tour of the 'ModernSpirit Fashions of the 20's' exhibit. The group will go to lunch at a nearby restaurantBEFORE the tour. The cost of museum admission is $12 for seniors. Museummembers are admitted at no cost and the museum accepts the Culture Pass, availableat local libraries. Carpools will be available.

Arizona AuthorsArizona AuthorsArizona AuthorsArizona Authors

January 21, 2013 – JCC 12:30 - 2:00 pmThe January speaker is Marty Brounstein. He is the author ofthe book Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story ofCourage in the Holocaust. It’s a true story of interfaithcourage and compassion, focusing on a Christian couple in

the Netherlands who, despite great risks and dangers, helped save the lives of over two dozen Jews duringthe Holocaust. The story also has a meaningful personal connection to Marty, which he explains in his talk.

RSVP to Merrill - mskbflo@aol.com / 480-296-3355 Guests welcome - $5.00 fee

Study Group News - Full GroupsIf there is a group of interest to you and it is marked "full" on the registration form on page 14, you can sendan email to the facilitators of any study group. If there is a wait list, they can add you to it. Some of our groupswill then be able to accommodate you if they have an opening. A guest fee of $5 applies.

For a complete study guide, see our website: http://www.brandeisphoenix.com/Study_Groups.htmlIf you only want a facilitator's contact information, email Sue Adatto, sueadatto@cox.net.

Sue Adatto, Daron Barness, Sara Leopold – Study Group VPs

DAY JAN GROUP TIME STUDY GROUP NOTES FACILITATORS

First and ThirdThursdays

JUST HIKING!

8:30 AM Hike around Phoenix, Scottsdaleand beyond. This activity is foractive hikers who enjoy easy tomoderate hikes.

Joyce Gordonjoyagor@aol.com480.970.1062Arlene Feldmanagfeldman1@cox.net480 227 6303

First Thursday 3 JEWISH BOOK

10:00 ReadInvisible Bridge by Julie Orringer

Meet at the Mountain GateApartment's Clubhouse - 4602 E.Paradise Village Parkway North,Phoenix, Arizona 85032. RSVP to Ellen.

Ellen Tuckman 602-953-9307

First Thursday 3 SUN LAKES

POTPOURRI

11:30 Meet at the Phoenix Art Museum forlunch, followed by a docent tour ofthe Costume Institute's exhibit,Modern Spirit: Fashion Of The1920s. RSVP to: Barbara Gold

Irene Kestenbaumirenek0426@gmail.com480-883-7639 Barbara Goldbzgold9333@gmail.com480-802-7945

Every Thursday 310172431

INTERMEDIATEMAH-JONGG

12:00 –3:00

A group intended for experiencedplayers will meet at the JCC, 12701N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.

Sandy Blum sanblum@cox.net480-905-3225

Friday 4 .

BOOMERS 1:00 Game DayWe will play Mah Jongg, Canasta,Scrabble, and any other boardgame that anyone wants to sharewith the group. For informationabout the meeting place, contactRonee.

RSVP only to Ronee, please.

Ellen Kirschenbaum ellenk102@cox.net602-214-5212 Susan Rollinsserollins52@gmail.com480-563-0411 Ronee Siegelbrandeisboomers@gmail.com917-273-0393

First Monday 7 iPHONES & iPADS –AM

10:30-12:00 This group will concentrate on howto get the most from your device.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.

Carol Abramsabrams.carol@gmail.com480-948-1717 Sara Leopoldsara1225@gmail.co480-525-1575

First Monday 7 MYSTERY BOOKGROUP

1:00 Location is the Grille Room at theTroon North Golf Club. It is locatedat 10320 East Dynamite,Scottsdale.

Irene MieszcanskiMiesirene@aol.com480-314-0238

First Monday 7 iPHONES & iPADS -PM

1:30 - 3:00 This group will concentrate on howto get the most from your device.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.

Carol Abramsabrams.carol@gmail.com480-948-1717 Sara Leopoldsara1225@gmail.co480-525-1575

Second andFourth Tuesdays

BRISK WALKING

8:30 AM Participants will be notified aboutthe locations by email.

Joyce Marksjoycep24@hotmail.com602-569-2454

Second Tuesday 8 SECOND TUESDAYLUNCH BUNCH – A

12:00 Meet at well-reviewed, diverse andinteresting restaurants. Eachperson is responsible for her ownmeal.

Harriett Gartner curlygal16@gmail.com480-538-2841 Amy Richman amy@richmanfamily.com480-664-6901

Second Tuesday 8 SECOND TUESDAY

LUNCH BUNCH - B

12:00 Meet at well-reviewed, diverse andinteresting restaurants. Eachperson is responsible for her ownmeal.

Andie Morrisonandsue1@cox.net602-840-8195

SECONDTuesday

8 FIRST TUESDAY

MOVIE & HAPPY

HOUR GROUP

3:00 Note date change for this monthEnjoy a movie, with a Happy Hourto follow.

Roni Nassbergronika1@aol.com480-488-4476

Legend Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

SecondWednesday

9 N. SCOTTSDALEWEDNESDAY AMBOOK GROUP

10:00 Stimulating discussion of bothfiction and non-fiction books.Participants are asked to lead bookdiscussions and volunteer theirhomes for meetings.

Arlene Rudleyarlenerudley@cox.net480-483-6686Carol Sobelsobelassoc@aol.com480-513-0133

Second andFourthWednesdays

KNIT A MITZVAH 1:00 - 3:00 Knit scarves for a variety of differentorganizations while we socialize.

Nancy Moffittnancy@moffittandcompany.com 480-443-3443

SecondWednesday

9 CONTEMPORARYFICTION BOOKGROUP – PM

1:30 Participants will be notified of thebook by email.

Sara Leopold sara1225@gmail.com 480-525-1575

Second Thursday 10 STUDY WITH THEBEST – ONBROADWAY

10:00 Fiddlers on the Roof: The JewishExperience in American Drama willbe held at Cong. Beth Israel. Formore information contact theFacilitator.

Marilyn Morris rodonmi@aol.com602-494-2800

Friday 11 CULTURAL SITES INAZ

10:30 Visit the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. Participants willbe notified of the details by email.RSVP to Carol.

Carol Kern cak571@aol.com 480-948-9236

Mondays 1428

YOGA – Session I FULL

8:30 - 9:45AM

Led by a registered and certifiedyoga instructor with 10 years’teaching experience. Bring mat,water, and any prop (block, belt,etc.) you like to use. Participantswill be notified of the location byemail.

Nancy Siefern.siefer@gmail.com480-577-1439

Second Monday 14 PHOENIX

SYMPHONY

LECTURE RECITALS

1:00 Enjoy the music of Boyang Wang,Violin. Boyang began his solocareer at age ten when heperformed at the Beijing ConcertHall and is now studying on fullscholarship at ASU.Location: Palo Cristi Church - 36thStreet and Lincoln, Phoenix.

Joan Sitverjoansitver@aol.com602-971-0012

Third Tuesday 15 CAMELVIEWREVIEW ANDLUNCH

Varies Enjoy a thought-provoking HarkinsCamelview 5 movie each monthfollowed by a discussion at anearby restaurant.

RSVP: Judy Frank 517-331-7333frankj@cooley.edu

Janie Kuznitskycashew3@cox.net480-664-6544Amy Richmanamy@richmanfamily.com480-664-6901Iris Wigalwiggley@cox.net602-274-8771

Third Tuesday 15 PLAY BRIDGE 12:00 - 3:30 Meet at Stone Creek Golf Club –4436 E. Paradise Village ParkwaySouth, Paradise Valley.

Nan Waldmannanlarry@cox.net602-953-2084Susan Sackssusan.sacks@gmail.com480-860-5256

Friday 18 BOOMERS 1:00 Phoenix Art Museum-FashionExhibit:Visit the Museum for a docent ledtour of the exhibit Modern Spirit:Fashions of the 20's. Lunch atnearby restaurant BEFORE thetour.

RSVP only to Ronee, please.

Ellen Kirschenbaum ellenk102@cox.net602-214-5212 Susan Rollinsserollins52@gmail.com480-563-0411 Ronee Siegelbrandeisboomers@gmail.com917-273-0393

Third Friday 18 FRIDAY

AFTERNOON BOOK

DISCUSSION

1:00 RSVP to the facilitator. Ruth Cohen 602-274-6126

Saturday 19 GIRLS' NIGHT OUT 5:45 Join us at The Comedy Club inScottsdale. Guests welcome.

Details will be e-mailed toparticipants.

Nancy Elkinsnancyfaithelkins@gmail.com 248- 225-3710 Jo Ellen Susmanjoellensus@gmail.com 602- 569-9779

Third Monday 21 ARIZONA AUTHORS

SPEAKER SERIES

12:30 - 2:00 The author is Marty Brounstein,Two Among the Righteous Few: AStory of Courage in the Holocaust.

Location: JCC, 12701 N ScottsdaleRd, Scottsdale. Guests welcome -$5.00 feeMust RSVP to Merrill for a reservedseat.

Merrill Kalman mskbflo@aol.com 480-296-3355

Fourth Tuesday 22 ARTIST STUDIOTOURS

10:00 Visit a different artist's studio inScottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creekor other areas in the vicinity. Replyto the facilitator.

Mady Smidtmlinsley1@cox.net 480-860-8917

Tuesday 22 MEN OF BRANDEIS 10:00 Marvin Kestenbaum has arrangedfor us to tour the A.S.U WalterCronkite School of Journalism.Further details will be emailed tothe participants.

Sam Summersamsummeraz@yahoo.com480-488-1540Leith Baletinlbaletin@att.net

FourthWednesday

23 PLAY GOLF

Varies BNC Phoenix Chapter Golf Team.Tee-off times and locations willvary. An optional lunch will follow. Greensfees are extra.

Lori Rothclanroth@gmail.com480-664-3312 Sue Adatto sueadatto@cox.net480-563-0006

FourthWednesday

23 FOURTHWEDNESDAYLUNCH BUNCH

11:30 Enjoy friendship and camaraderie ata variety of restaurants around thevalley.

Annette Kurlandakurland@optonline.net 516-236-6271 Sylvia Ulanazbubbe602@gmail.com 602-296-7124

Fourth Monday 28 JEWISH ART 1:00 A Phoenix Art Museum Docentpresents a slide talk Jewish Art:Ancient to Contemporary.Contact Selma Ost for location

Selma Ostselmaost@aol.com 623-869-0909

Last Thursday 31 CONTEMPORARY

ISSUES

DISCUSSION

GROUP - # 1

9:30 Participate in study and discussion.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.

Ruth Anne Myers ramyers@aol.com 480-947-8216

Last Thursday 31 CONTEMPORARYISSUESDISCUSSIONGROUP #2

Joanie Breamjonesmnaz@cox.net480-860-8293 or 602-421-4828

Last Thursday 31 CONTEMPORARYISSUESDISCUSSIONGROUP #3

Judy Levinejudithlevine43@yahoo.com480-496-0252Nancy Sacks-Goldbergnhshobo@aol.com480-661-3852

Also see complete BNC Phoenix Calendar online at: www.brandeisphoenix.com/Calendar.html

Please consider bringing nonperishable food items to donate

to the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank.

Phoenix, Scottsdale, N. Scottsdale and E. Valley Joyce Gordon - Joyagor@aol.com . . . . . . 480-970-1062 Kathleen Witkin - KNJ1974@aol.com . . . 480-473-4825Valley West

Sun Lakes Irene Kestenbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-883-7639 Barbara Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-802-7945Prospective Members JoEllen Susman - joellensus@gmail.com . 602-569-9779

Membership News

Wishing Arlene Feldman’s grandson, Zachary, mazel tov on his engagement.Much mazel to Carol Glantz and her family on the bar mitzvah of her grandson, Harrison Niess.We extend our condolences to the family of Rose Barkan, a long time Brandeis member.We wish Marianne Silberman a speedy recovery.Much mazel and happiness to Ellen and Joseph Widoff on their son’s marriage.We hope Don Baine is on the road to recovery.Condolences to the family of Marty Gold, Barbara’s husband.We extend condolences to Sandra Harris and her family regarding the passing of Sandra’s mother.Truda Chick is kvelling about her daughter, Loren and son-in-law, Keith Yaskin’s headline articlein The Jewish News.Happy special birthday to Joanie BreamHappy special birthday to Marcia RosenbloomWishing Janet Lottman a very speedy and complete recovery.All the best to JoEllen Susman who moved into her new condo.We are hoping Sylvia Ulan has a very speedy recovery.We extend condolences to the family of Rochelle Reese.We are sorry about the passing of Jacqueline Gollob Cohn, Jo Fink’s mother.

Welcome New Members, Ellen Frankel and Jeanne Lucier

New Members CoffeeJust a reminder that our "Getting to Know Coffee" will be on January 25, 2013 at1:00 pm. You should be receiving your invitation soon with more details includingthe location. We are eager to meet you! Discover all that our twice award-winningPhoenix Brandeis Chapter has to offer you: new experiences, new learningopportunities and new friendships.

$5 Guest FeeJust to keep you in the loop, you can attend one study group session for a $5.00 guest fee.Just call the facilitator to see if there is space available. Create your own potpourri anddiscover which study groups may be at the top of your list for next year!

Need a membership or study group form? Just go to www.brandeisphoenix.com

Please report life-cycle events to: Truda Chick 480-686-8747, tchick2@cox.net

Shalom Y’All — Film, Food, Fun!

January 12, 2013 - 7:30 pm

Temple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn Road

You don't have to be a Southerner to enjoy thefun social evening BNC Phoenix is planning forSaturday, January 12th! We'll view a delightfullyengaging 'Deis Flicks film provided by BNC incollaboration with the NationalCenter for Jewish Film at BrandeisUniversity. Then we will have anopportunity to tell where our ownfamilies landed when they came toNorth America, be it the East Coast,West Coast, up North or downSouth, no doubt hearing someamazing stories. And of course, wewill partake all evening of somesumptuous Southern cooking -appetizers, snacks (Cajun popcorn,anyone??) and desserts! Grab yoursweetie and your friends - y'allcome!We'll gather south of Phoenix'sMason-Dixon Line (the 101 Loop) -at Temple Chai, 4645 E. MarilynRoad on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Levels of support

include Film Lover at $25 (film, food, fun); MovieBuff at $35 (film, food, fun plus preferred seatingand a Large popcorn!); and Movie Maven at $45(film, food, fun plus seating in the front row and a

Jumbo popcorn!) - and fun aside,please know that your generouscontribution per person above andbeyond the basic Film Lover eventregistration goes directly to supportcritical research - BNC's Sustainingthe Mind Campaign!

Questions?Need more information?

Call Event Chairs:Nancy Sacks-Goldberg,

480-661-3852Gladys Simon, 480-773-7958

Shalom Y’All - Film, Food, Fun!

Please mail your check along with this form to Nan Waldman, 5061 E. Cortez, Scottsdale AZ 85254by Friday, January 4, 2013. Level of Support: Please circle one for each participant and know thatyour generous contribution above and beyond the basic event registration goes directly to supportcritical research - BNC’s Sustaining the Mind Campaign!

Movie Maven $45 (film, food, fun plus Front Row seating and a JUMBO popcorn!)

Movie Buff $35 (film, food, fun plus Preferred Seating and a LARGE popcorn!)

Film Lover $25 (film, food, fun!)

Enclosed is my check made payable to BNC $_______________________________________________

Name(s) of participants(s):______________________________________________________________

My Phone:______________________________My Email:_____________________________________

Proceeds to benefit BNC Sustaining the Mind Campaign!

Book FundFor all your Book Fund needs call: Book Fund Chair, Marianne Silberman 480-314-1971,

11871 E. Del Timbre, Scottsdale, 85259 marsil13@cox.netWe are now accepting credit card donations for orders of $10.50 or more.

DONOR RECIPIENT OCCASION

LEARNED RESEARCH JOURNAL FOLIO

Renee Berman Joan Bream In honor of special birthday

LEARNED RESEARCH JOURNAL

Naomi & Alvin Miller

Arlene & Irving Feldman

Bonnie Clewans & Sam Summer

Sandra F. Mandel

Marianne Silberman

Ada & Bert Levin

Joan Gill

Joan Bream

Daron Barness

Joan Bream

In memory of beloved husband, Will

In honor of special birthday

In memory of beloved husband, Ron

SPECIAL TRIBUTE

Sandy Blum

Marjorie Kaplan

Harriet Perlmutter

Elaine & Stuart Steinman

Daron Barness

Joan Bream

In memory of beloved husband, Ron

LOUIS BRANDEIS

Sharon Gadless

Sue & Bert Kwasman

Irene Kestenbaum

Iris Wigal

Corinne Rubenfeld

Family of Leona Gilman

Joan Bream

Barbara Gold

Janet Gordon

Mrs. Bernard Dubin

In memory of beloved Leona Gilman

In honor of grandson’s bar mitzvah

In memory of beloved father

In memory of beloved husband, Bernie

MILLIONTH BOOK

Arlene Feldman

Phoenix Chapter Board

Margie & Jerry Bold

Ruth Anne Myers

Joan Bream

Marianne Silberman

Arlene Feldman

Merrill Kalman & Philip Lichter

Marcy Strauss

Phil Becker

Carolyn Perlow

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Schwartz

Lois Roth

Ronda & Sheldon Kottle

Jay & Gail Lesser

Marc, Brad & Marcy Oringer

Mark Soltan

Andrea Lesser

Joan Bream

Ronda Kottle

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

In memory of your beloved nephew

In memory of your beloved brother-in-law, Neil

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

In honor of your son’s engagement

In memory of beloved mother, Shirley Lesser

In memory of beloved father, Melvin Oringer

In memory of beloved mother, Etti Soltan

In honor of your special birthday

In honor of your son’s engagement

Book Fund Donation Order Form

Enclosed is my contribution check of $_____________________________ made out to BNC

or credit card ($10.50 and over, “ Visa or “ MasterCard only)

Name on Credit Card:________________________________________________________

Number:__________________________________________________________________

Expiration:_________________________________Security Code:____________________

In honor of:_________________________________________________________________

In memory of:_______________________________________________________________

Special Occasion (Ex. Rosh Hashanah greeting)___________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Please send acknowledgment to:

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Contribution given by:

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Please check your choice below:

“ $ 5.50 Tribute Card“ $ 10.50 Tribute Card“ $ 18.50 Tribute Card“ $ 36.50 Learned Research Journal“ $ 56.50 Learned Research Journal Folio“ $ 100.00 Special Book Collection“ $ 200.00 Research Journal File“ $ 500.00 Major Collection“ $1000.00 Named Research Journal File

Please fill out this form and mail it with your check to:

Marianne Silberman, 11871 E. Del Timbre Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

480-314-1971 or Marsil13@cox.net

For further information, call Marianne Silberman at 480-314-1971 / Marsil13@cox.net

Link to printable form online:http://www.brandeisphoenix.com/uploads/BookFund.pdf

News from Brandeis UniversityNews from Brandeis UniversityNews from Brandeis UniversityNews from Brandeis University

Michael Rosbash, PhD receives 2012 Gairdner Prize Dr. Michael Rosbash, the Peter and Patricia Gruber Professor of Neuroscience at Brandeis University, Director ofthe Brandeis' National Center for Behavioral Genomics, and Ellison Medical Foundation Senior Scholar in Aging in2010, is one of seven recipients of the prestigious 2012 Canada Gairdner Awards. Dr. Rosbash, together withJeffrey Hall of Brandeis University and Michael Young of Rockefeller University, were honored with the CanadaGairdner International Award for their groundbreaking work to reveal the molecular mechanisms that regulatecircadian rhythms. In work supported by the Ellison Medical Foundation, Rosbash is exploring the relationshipbetween aging and changes in sleep patterns and circadian rhythms using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.The awards, which are presented annually, recognize scientists responsible for some of the world's most significantmedical discoveries.

University President Frederick Lawrence visited IsraelUniversity President Frederick Lawrence visited Israel to take part in an alumni event hosted by U.S. Ambassadorto Israel Daniel Shapiro '91 and his wife Julie Fisher '90. The event coincidentally occurred on the same day thatIsrael and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, ending a recent spell of violence that resulted in hundreds of fatalities.According to a BrandeisNOW press release, the event "turned into a joyous celebration of the peace," for the morethan 200 alumni, parents and friends of the University who had convened at the ambassador's home.When his turn came to speak, Lawrence talked about the deep connection between Brandeis and Israel, which wereboth founded in 1948.

Join us for Fun and FriendshipNominating Committee Recommendation Form

The 2012-13 Nominating Committee will be convening soon to begin the process of selecting nominees tofill vacancies for various elected officer and director positions on our Executive Committee and our GeneralBoard for the year 2012 - 2013.Become a part of the BNC Phoenix Chapter Board and help shape our chapter's future. If you or someoneyou know who you think would enjoy the camaraderie in helping us succeed, please fill out the form belowand email me. You may also call me with the information. There are open positions for the chapter's fiscal

year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Please send nominations by January 15, 2013.

Recommendation Form: If possible, please comment on the qualifications of the candidate(s), inparticular each individual's leadership ability and any specific area of expertise or professionalbackground. You are encouraged to submit more than one recommendation

Candidate's Name: ___________________________ Phone no.______________________

Qualifications:______________________________________________________________

Please send the above form by email or call with the information to:Gladys Simon, Nominating Committee Chair: gladsi26@hotmail.com 480-773-7958

F. Y. I.F. Y. I.F. Y. I.F. Y. I.Co-Presidents:

Lori Rothclanroth@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-664-3312Marcy Straussmss29@comcast.net . . . . . . . . . . . 602-606-2712

Programming Vice President:Gladys Simongladsi26@hotmail.com . . . . . . . . . . 480-773-7958

Study Groups Co-Vice Presidents:Sue Adattosueadatto@cox.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-563-0006Daron Barnessdaronday@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-607-1611Sara Leopoldsara1225@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . 480-525-1575

Corresponding Secretaries:Carol Bainecarol@mmcom.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-626-4763Truda Chicktchick2@cox.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-686-8747

Co-Recording Secretaries:Joanie Breamjonesmnaz@cox.net . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-860-8293Arlene Feldmanagfeldman1@cox.net . . . . . . . . . . . 480-227-6303

Book Fund Chair:Marianne Silbermanmarsil13@cox.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-314-1971

Sustaining the MindCarol KernCAK571@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602-315-1595

PublicityCarol Abramsabrams.carol@gmail.com . . . . . . . . 310-210-6751

Membership Vice-Presidents:Joyce Gordonjoyagor@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-970-1062

Kathleen Witkinknj1974@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-473-4825

Treasurer:Bruce Galin

bruce.phxbnc@gmail.com . . . . . . . 480-661-0842Financial Secretary:

Irene Lubiniwlubin1@cox.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-948-3773

Co-Executive AssistantsNancy Sacks-Goldbergnhshobo@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-661-3852Iris Wigalwiggley@cox.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602-980-5436

Bulletin EditorBonnie Clewansbeadorder@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 602-509-4507

www.BrandeisPhoenix.com

480-359-7262

Save the DatesSave the DatesSave the DatesSave the Dates

‘Deis Flicks - Shalom Y’AllSaturday, January 12, 2013

7:30 pm

New MembersGetting to Know You CoffeeJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:00 pm

University on WheelsFriday, February 8, 2013Scott Edmiston, Speaker

9:00 am

Bookmark Cocktail PartySunday, March 3, 2013

Book and Author EventMonday, March 4, 2013

Women’s SederTuesday, March 19, 2013

Spring Fling and InstallationApril 26, 2013

Luncheon at The Ritz

http://alumni.brandeis.edu/makingyourgift/sustainingthemind

Brandeis National Committee

Phoenix Chapter

Membership Form

Name:______________________________________________________________

Local Address:_________________________________Unit #__________________

City, State, Zip:_______________________________________________________

Email:______________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________________________________

Summer Address:____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:_______________________________________________________

Dates Summer Address:_______________________________________________

BNC memberships are tax deductible and

apply through June 30, 2013

$60 Annual $85 Contributing $125 Sustaining

$60 Spouse or Other of Life Member________________________________

$40 Spouse or Other of Annual Member_____________________________

$20 Associate (primary resident, chapter____________________________)

Check enclosed, payable to BNC $__________________________________

Include this application and check forMEMBERSHIP ONLY to:

Irene Lubin, Financial Secretary BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE

11935 E. Del Timbre, Scottsdale, AZ 85259iwlubin1@cox.net

Call Irene at 480-948-3773 to use MasterCard or Visa

YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO JOIN STUDY GROUPS.This page is for Membership Form only.

2012 - 2013 Study Group Registration

Name:_______________________________________________________Phone:__________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________

Email:_____________________________________________@________________________________________

(Please Print Clearly)

Circle Membership Status: Annual Life Spouse Associate (List Chapter name)Mark your selection(s) – All study groups are $21

** Deduct $3 per Study Group if registration is mailed before September 14, 2012

A downloadable copy of this page and the Study Group Guide are available

on the chapter website: www.brandeisphoenix.com/Study_Groups.html

Various 1. ____Boomers 2. ____Cultural Sites in AZ FULL 3. ____Men of Brandeis

Monday 4. ____Genealogy NEW 5. ____Yoga - Session I (Fall) NEW FULL 6. ____Yoga - Session II (Winter) NEW 7. ____Mystery Book Group FULL 8. ____ iPhones & iPads: Tips and Tricks FULL 9. ____Phoenix Symphony Lecture Recitals10. ____Arizona Authors Speaker Series11. ____Jewish Art NEW Tuesday12. ____Canasta For Beginners FULL13. ____First Tuesday Movie & Happy Hour14. ____Brisk Walking Group NEW15. ____Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch FULL16. ____Camelview Review and Lunch FULL17. ____Play Bridge NEW NAME18. ____Artist Studio Tours FULL Wednesday19. ____Share the Gift of Reading (Fall) NEW20. ____Share the Gift of Reading (Winter) NEW21. ____Contemporary Fiction Book Grp FULL22. ____Knit A Mitzvah

23. ____Fourth Weds Lunch Bunch FULL24. ____ Play Golf NEW

Thursday25. ____Intermediate Mah-Jongg FULL

26. ____Mah-Jongg for Beginners NEW DAY

27. ____Just Hiking FULL

28. ____Jewish Book Group - First Thursday

29. ____Sun Lakes Potpourri

30. ____Study with the Best - On Broadway FULL

31. ____Neighborhood Haunts

32. ____Contemporary Issues #1

33. ____Contemporary Issues #2 FULL

34. ____Contemporary Issues #3 NEW FULL

Friday

35. ____Studio Art and Bistro Lunch FULL

36. ____Friday Afternoon Book Group

Saturday

37. ____At the Ballet

38. ____Girls’ Night Out

COURSE SUBTOTAL @ $21 $_____________

TOTAL Enclosed $___________________ Check #________________________________________

Mark your selection(s) and mail Registration Form and check, payable BNC, to:Merrill Kalman, 8240 E. Tether Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

480-296-3355 mskbflo@aol.com

Your study group fees are used to support the administrative expenses of our Brandeis Phoenix chapter. We do not use anyof the funds raised from our events for that purpose. Any excess study group fees will be designated this year for theSustaining the Mind Campaign, research and scholarship in neurodegenerative diseases.

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