“There is a dire and urgent need to get as many hostages out of Gaza as swiftly as humanly possible,” says Avi Mayer, a top pro-Israel commentator. “The majority of Israelis feel at this point there is almost no cost too high to bring back those hostages who are still alive,” adds Mayer, immediate past editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post. He spoke to the AJP Tuesday, less than two weeks after Hamas murdered six Israeli hostages hours before Israel Defense… Read more »
Mah Jongg Still Clicks with Local Jewish Community
Jewish women across America have long embraced mah jongg, the Chinese tile game, and the Southern Arizona Jewish community is no exception. Joseph Babcock, a businessman who traveled to China after World War I, introduced mah jongg to the U.S. in the 1920s and it quickly became a fad.… Read more »
On UA Campus, Groups Aim to Counter Anti-Israel Protests with Jewish Pride
As anti-Israel protests heat up again on college campuses across the U.S., Jewish groups at the University of Arizona are focused on helping students take pride in their Jewish identities. Classes began at the UA on Aug. 26, and the first week of the semester was peaceful. “The administration… Read more »
Judah Langert born
A son, Judah Levi Langert, was born August 9, 2024, to Sarah Langert in Phoenix. His grandparents are Richard and Peggy Langert of Tucson.… Read more »
The 2024-2025 Beth + Mike Kasser Patron of Arts Signature Series Kicks off in time for the New Year with “Return, with Saul Kaye: A Pre-Rosh Hashanah Concert” at the Tucson J
At the Tucson J, we believe a strong community is made of people who are deeply connected to each other, inspired to lead Jewish lives of meaning for themselves, and have the tools to lead them. Arts, culture, and community programming is intentionally designed to be both mirrors and… Read more »
Tucson Jewish Community Boosts Red Cross Blood Supply
Giving blood can save lives – and it only takes about an hour. The actual blood draw takes approximately 10 minutes. Two local synagogues scheduled blood drives this summer. Congregation Anshei Israel held its latest Red Cross blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 18 and Kol Ami Synagogue will have… Read more »
Hana Axmannová and Zachary Grossman are Wed
Zachary David Grossman, son of Lauren and Michael Grossman of Tucson, married Hana Axmannová on Aug. 3, 2024, in Prague. The Deputy Mayor of Prague, District 5, of the Czech Republic, officiated. Zachary and Hana are the loving parents of Olivia, an 18-month-old girl. Michael, Lauren, and Zachary’s sister,… Read more »
Beth Shalom Temple Center: 30 Years of Legacy and Celebration
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 honor… Read more »
TJMHC Announces 2024-2025 Lakin Lecture Series on Antisemitism
Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center announces the speakers and dates for the 2024 Lakin Lecture Series on Antisemitism. This four-part annual series continues to tackle the tough topics that permeate today’s headlines and weigh heavily on Jewish communities’ hearts and minds. This year’s lectures explore the throughline of… Read more »
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- Tucson J Board Members and Leadership Revisit the Past and Look Toward the Future to Create Solidarity in the Face of Adversity
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- Of Blessed Memory: Johanna Stein
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