Yearly Archives 2026

Of Blessed Memory: Andrew Schot

Local Holocaust survivor Andrew Schot died Jan. 11, 2026, at the age of 94. A 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Andrew dedicated much of his life to Holocaust education and memory by sharing his own testimony with thousands across Southern Arizona and beyond. One of Andrew’s… Read more »

JPSA Campaign Kickoff to Honor Volunteers, Celebrate 80 Years

Clockwise from top left: JPSA Woman of the Year Anne Hameroff, Man of the Year Andy Kunsberg, Young Woman of the Year Adina Karp, and Young Man of the Year Eric Natter

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona will celebrate four remarkable volunteers —  and its 80th anniversary —  at a dinner this month to kick off its Annual Campaign.   The honorees are Woman of the Year Anne Hameroff, Man of the Year Andy Kunsberg, Young Woman of the Year Adina Karp, and Young… Read more »

Bat Mitzvah: Blake Zoey Belen

Blake Zoey Belen, daughter of Megan and Cary Belen, will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Kol Ami Synagogue. Blake attends Orange Grove Middle School. She is an active member of National Charity League and a competitive swimmer for Tucson Ford Aquatics. She also… Read more »

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