It is with profound sadness that The Weintraub Israel Center shares with you the passing of Ron Weintraub on Monday, September 25, 2023. Ron was a giant in our community. He was devoted to both the Tucson Jewish community and to Israel. Ron and his wife Diane had traveled to Israel more than 50 times. Ron and Diane were co-founding members of the Tucson chapter of Parents of North American Israelis and the founding chairs of the Weintraub Israel Center,… Read more »
L’Shana Tova from UArizona Hillel Foundation!
Interim Executive Director, Jennifer Camano, CFRE is delighted to have joined the dedicated and lively team at UAHillel. Tucson’s Jewish Wildcat Headquarters has been busy acting as a home away from home for all kinds of Jewish students. This year’s programming has gotten off to a robust start with… Read more »
Can You Be Zionist and Progressive? (Of Course!): Weintraub Israel Center to Bring Zioness Founder and Executive Director Amanda Berman to Tucson J
After a successful kick-off to a season of Arts, Culture + Community events with over 100 convening at the Tucson J earlier this month for a conversation with infamous author, Dara Horn, the Weintraub Israel Center is excited to welcome Zioness Founder and Executive Director, Amanda Berman to the… Read more »
Op-Ed: Tucson’s Multifaith Coalition Shows Up for Pride
What comes to mind when you think of a parade? Music, dancing, fanciful clothing, even a float or two? A Pride parade is all that and more: it marks an exuberant and enthusiastic celebration for and by the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual) community. (The… Read more »
Tucson J’s New Director of Teen Engagement Returns to Tucson Roots; Gears up for 2025 JCC Maccabi Games®
Davis Hubbell, Tucson J Director of Teen Engagement This summer, the Tucson J community welcomed a familiar face in a new and exciting role: Davis Hubbell, a native of Tucson and an alum of Tucson J programs, was appointed as the J’s new Director of Teen Engagement. With a rich tapestry of experiences spanning from artisan bakeries… Read more »
Sweet Start to the New Year at Handmaker
When a group of Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) first-grade students walked into the Handmaker Grand Foyer holding hands with their eighth-grade buddies, the Handmaker residents waiting for them to arrive began grinning from ear to ear. Just seeing the kids was enough to put smiles on their faces. But,… Read more »
Tucson Hebrew Academy Welcomes Families to Open House for Kindergarten through Second Grade
Excitement is in the air as Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) prepares to open its doors to prospective students and their families for a special Open House event catering to children in Kindergarten through Second Grade. This engaging event promises a sneak peek into the vibrant world of Jewish education… Read more »
Apples and Honey for All: Reflecting on Project Isaiah this High Holiday Season
Dipping apples and honey, savoring a thick slice of warm, raisin challah, I think about how blessed I am to celebrate a new year; healthy, happy, and sharing a delicious, fresh meal with loved ones. I also think about my neighbors that do not have access to food, especially… Read more »
Kol Ami Synagogue Hires Moss as New Executive Director
After a thorough search for a new Executive Director, the Kol Ami Board of Trustees announced the hiring of Sean Moss. Showcasing a 20-year breadth of global experience spanning business management, strategy, marketing, and corporate governance, Moss is poised to bring fresh perspectives to the continued success of Kol… Read more »
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- High Holiday Services in our Southern Arizona Community
- JLTC Student Participant Reflects on Washington D.C. Trip
- Weintraub Israel Center Welcomes Shaliach Yuval Malka to the Community
- Ronstadt Brothers and Vance Gilbert Show to Benefit JFCS
- Renowned Author Dara Horn Kicks Off a Diverse Season of Arts at the Tucson J
- Handmaker to Hold Celebration of Life for Those that Passed This Year
- TJMHC Unveils New Core Exhibit – Judaism: An Intimate Perspective
- THA Celebrates the Beginning of 50th Anniversary School Year
- Van Damme – Meyer Engagement
