Nearly a Thousand Gather in Support of Israel at Tucson J
WEBOct 25, 2023 · This article is reprinted courtesy of Jewish News. A standing-room-only crowd of more than 900 people gathered in the sculpture garden of the Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson JCC) on Oct. 9 to show solidarity with Israel in the wake of unprecedented terrorist attacks. The evening of prayers and …
Photography Habit Inspires Lifetime of Wonder | AZ Jewish Post
WEBAug 16, 2024 · As a child his eye for photography was inspired by the images that filled the pages of Life and Look magazines, National Geographic, and Smithsonian. Paley was active in 4-H and spent weekends and summers working on a picturesque 4-H farm in Riverhead, New York. He took the 4-H slogan “Learn by …
New Torah Center Aims to Expand Jewish Learning in Tucson
WEBMar 1, 2024 · The TTC has been warmly received, Palgon says, with at least 20 new people at each of its events. Its Hanukkah event, held at the Harvey and Deanna Evenchik Center for Jewish Philanthropy, home of JPSA, drew 115 adults, he says. Sara Heisler, holding the lulav and etrog, conducts a Tucson Torah Center Sukkot …
Handmaker announces partnership with Mobile Meals of Southern …
WEBFeb 19, 2021 · Late last year, Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging began a partnership with the ongoing Chabad of Tucson Kosher Meals on Wheels program to provide affordable Kosher Meals to those in need in our community. We are excited to announce an additional partnership between Handmaker, Chabad and Mobile ...
Ken Goodman | AZ Jewish Post
WEBApr 2, 2020 · Ken Goodman. Ken Goodman, Ph.D., 92, died March 12, 2020. A reading researcher and professor emeritus at the University of Arizona, Dr. Goodman was considered the founding father of the whole language approach to reading. He spent his earliest years in Chicago, moving to Detroit when he was 7 and graduating from Northwestern High School at age 15.
Beth Shalom Temple Center: 30 Years of Legacy and Celebration
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Beth Shalom Temple Center (BSTC) in Green Valley, AZ, south of Tucson, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a Gala event on November 9. This milestone marks three decades of fostering community and faith and highlights the remarkable contributions of its congregants and leaders. This year, BSTC will …
Conversion to Judaism: denomination by denomination
WEBOct 6, 2014 · Kelman estimates the breakdown of students at his Orthodox conversion course in Manhattan as 30-35 percent converts who already converted outside of Orthodoxy, 30 percent relationship converts, 15 percent seekers and 15 percent drawn to Judaism for social reasons. The vast majority of Kelman’s students are women, mostly aged 25 …
Kosher food options available in Southern Arizona
WEBAug 17, 2021 · Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging and Chabad have teamed up with Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona to deliver kosher meals to community members. Nadine’s Bakery (4553 East Broadway Boulevard) is a Kosher bakery in Tucson. Western Kosher delivers to a central location in Tucson for a flat rate of $14.95 per order.
Or Chadash, Temple Emanu-El explore merger | AZ Jewish Post
WEBMar 20, 2020 · I n an era when non-Orthodox synagogues throughout the country have seen membership decline, two Reform synagogues in Tucson, Temple Emanu-El and Congregation Or Chadash, are considering joining forces. Temple Emanu-El, established in 1910, is the oldest synagogue in Arizona, while Or Chadash is celebrating its 25th year. After more than a year of exploration, last month both congregations ...
New Jewish section consecrated at Marana cemetery
WEBMar 3, 2016 · All local rabbis may officiate at funerals at the Marana cemetery, says Zimmerman. The Jewish section was dedicated on Dec. 22, the 10th of Tevet on the Jewish calendar. The dedication was held on that day because participants must fast and the 10th of Tevet is already a fast day, Zimmerman explains. “Consecrating or inaugurating a …