Benjamin Miles Glaser born February 1, 2021 son of Karen and Peter Glaser of Washington DC, grandson of Judy and Chuck Schultz of Tucson AZ and Roni and Steve Glaser of Port Washington NY.… Read more »
Posts By Maya Horowitz
Bat Mitzvah: Calista Morrison
Calista Morrison, daughter of Christopher and Abbe Morrison, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, February 6, 2021 via Facebook Live from Congregation Or Chadash. Cali is the granddaughter of Sharon and the late Robert Goncharsky of Tucson, Arizona, and Joan O’Connell and Brian O’Connell of West Palm… Read more »
Examining justice: Introducing the Tzedek Project
What is justice? Equity? Fair treatment? The blindfolded woman holding the scales? What would the perfect world, filled with justice, look like? Deuteronomy 16:20 tells us: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof l’maan tichyeh.” Justice, justice you shall pursue, that you may live… In the months of 2021, we will explore many… Read more »
Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Honors 2020 Endowment Fund Holders
The Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona honors the generous individuals and families whose visionary philanthropy is helping sustain our community through funded endowments now and for generations to come. Meyer Agron Family Endowment Fund I. Amster Memorial Scholarship Fund Jerome and Frances Amster Philanthropic Fund Martin S. and… Read more »
Philanthropy association to honor Jewish community members
Several Jewish community members will be among those honored Nov. 13 at the National Philanthropy Day virtual celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southern Arizona Chapter. Acclaimed restaurateur Janos Wilder will receive the award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, one of the association’s major annual awards. Wilder was nominated by the Community Food Bank of Southern… Read more »
Community invited to attend online annual meeting and awards celebration Sept. 15
On Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m., community members are invited to participate in an online joint Jewish Community Awards Celebration and Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Annual Meeting. The awards celebration portion of the event will recognize Federation’s Woman and Man of the Year, Gary I. Sarver Young… Read more »
The Arizona Jewish Post transitions to digital
As of our Sept. 11, 2020 issue, the Arizona Jewish Post has pivoted to become an all-digital publication. All content, including articles, life cycle announcements, advertisements, and opinion pieces will be featured online at azjewishpost.com. Why the change? On July 17, 2020, the board of directors of the Federation… Read more »