The third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel is a memorial for those murdered and taken hostage, but it is also much more, Hava Leipzig Holzhauer, president and CEO of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona, said at the start of “Kindling Hope,” the community’s commemorative event hosted by the Weintraub Israel Center, a program of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona and the Tucson Jewish Community Center, held Wednesday evening. The days since Oct. 7, 2023, have also become… Read more »
Uri Sharon speaks at the 'Kindling Hope' event hosted by the Weintraub Israel Center, a program of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona and the Tucson Jewish Community Center, to mark the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Uri Sharon, Soldier and Artist, Explores Grief, Innocence at 10/7 Event
Tucsonan’s Research, Creativity Illuminates Parents’ Holocaust Survival Story
For years, Evelyn Damashek Varady meticulously researched the lives of her parents, Hela and Janek Damashek, with particular emphasis on how they survived the Holocaust. She combed documents, letters, photos, and interviews with family members to fill in the gaps left by her parents’ reticence and their early deaths:… Read more »
Rabbi’s Corner: Bereishit 5787 — Recreating The Jewish World After October 7
On the evening of October 7, at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, I listened to the moving words of Uri Sharon at the third anniversary October 7 commemoration. Uri was in the army on October 7, 2023 and helped to drive out Hamas terrorists from Israel on that… Read more »
Of Blessed Memory: Dr. Nathaniel Bloomfield
Dr. Nathaniel Bloomfield passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2026 at age 95. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Henrietta (Namen) Bloomfield, he was predeceased by older brothers Richard and Daniel and is survived by younger brother David (Chicago). Ned served in the U.S. Army and pursued a… Read more »
Where Southern Arizona Candidates Stand on Antisemitism, in Their Own Words
Ahead of the 2026 general election on Nov. 3, JPSA’s Center for Jewish Resilience asked every candidate for a locally elected race the same four questions about their priorities for the office they seek and how they would prevent and respond to antisemitism within the authority of that office.… Read more »
Marching Into History
Judith Manelis Judith Manelis recalls the 1973 Jewish Feminist Conference in New York, which drew 500 women from across the country.… Read more »
TTC Plans “Pink & Purpose” Panel Discussion Highlighting Cancer Awareness
(L-R:) Lindsey Baker, Alexa Cook, and Rina Fox will be the panelists for TTC Tribe's "Pink and Purpose" event. Tucson Torah Center's TTC Tribe hosts a Pink & Purpose panel on women's health and cancer awareness on Tuesday, October 6.… Read more »
Tucson Hebrew Academy Begins 53rd School Year with Cognia Reaccreditation
Kindergarten students gather in Tucson Hebrew Academy's outdoor learning space to celebrate Elul with the special tradition of shofar blowing. (Photo courtesy THA) Tucson Hebrew Academy begins its 53rd school year with Cognia reaccreditation and a celebration of Elul.… Read more »
Learn About Birds, Minerals, Judaica and Classical Music at Handmaker This Season
Handmaker's season of lectures and talks covers birding, minerals, Judaica and classical music.… Read more »
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