Arizona Jewish Leaders and Elected Officials Condemn Antisemitism in the Campaign Season

Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona staff members, clockwise from top left: Sophie German, Sharon Glassberg, Ginger Doran, and Raisa Moroz

“Trauma-informed care isn’t just for clinicians,” says Sophie German, BSW, CFSW, director of the older adult and community services departments at Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona. These include several financial wellness programs and Jewish holiday programs like Mitzvah Magic. “Most of the people that we… Read more »

(L-R): Renee Pourrier, Diana Coleman, and Keri Gall at Handmaker’s Rubin Assisted Living (Photo courtesy Nanci Levy)

For years, Handmaker has been fortunate to have an extensive roster of dedicated volunteers. They come to spend time with residents, play games, assist attendees during Shabbat services, and most importantly, build meaningful connections and friendships. Following the pandemic, Handmaker was grateful to welcome back many familiar faces, including… Read more »

The University of Arizona Hillel has appointed a new executive director, Shoshi Lipschultz, who will start in July. Eric Natter, president of the UA Hillel board of directors, announced the appointment last month. An Arizona native and University of Arizona alum, Lipschultz returns to Tucson… Read more »

Children in the early childhood education program at the Tucson Jewish Community Center roll dough that will be baked into matzah.

For many families, the transition to kindergarten is both exciting and filled with questions about whether a child is truly ready for the next step. While academic skills are important, research continues to show that social-emotional development, independence, communication, and self-confidence play an equally significant role in a successful… Read more »

Leora Freedman, the author of four novels and numerous short stories that explore aspects of the Jewish experience, lives in Toronto. But back in the day, she was a student at the University of Arizona, graduating from the creative writing program with a Master of Fine Arts in 1985… Read more »

Louis Manelis

Dedicated to the Memory of my father, Louis Manelis My father was an emotional man who cried easily and was known in the family as a softy. He was exceptionally hard working and good hearted to a fault … attentive and solicitous of my grandmother who lived a few… Read more »

Ariel Fawn Strobel and Lee Randy Baldwin, both of Tucson, have announced their engagement. Ariel is the daughter of Tammy and Alan Strobel. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. Ariel is a fine artist specializing in illustration, painting, and ceramics… Read more »

Murray Leipzig aka Moshe David ben Shrage Fival v. Ettka Zipa aka MDL, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, before Shabbat. Murray lived eighty-one tremendous years full of accomplishment both professionally and personally. Murray grew up in Syracuse, New York. He lived and worked in hospital and medical… Read more »