PROJECT ISAIAH, the community-wide High Holidays food drive sponsored by the JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, collected 6,335 pounds of food and $3,824 for the Community Food Bank and Catalina Community Services. Every $1 collected buys $10 worth of food for the food… Read more »
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People in the news 11.25.11
BARBARA R. LEVY, ACFRE, has been named chair of the Ethics Committee of Association of Fundraising Professionals, which represents 30,000 individuals around the world. Levy currently serves as president of the Tucson Symphony Society Board of Trustees. She is principal in her firm, Organization & Fundraising Counsel, and has… Read more »
Benjamin Nathan Deitch
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BENJAMIN NATHAN DEITCH, son of Valerie and Michael Deitch, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Congregation Anshei Israel. He is the great-grandson of Lillian Schultz of Apopka, Fla. He is the grandson of Dr. Nicholas Limberis of Vero Beach, Fla., Victoria Limberis of Melbourne… Read more »
David Joseph Aguila
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DAVID JOSEPH AGUILA, son of MeMe Aguila and Daniel Aguila, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. He is the grandson of the late Marilyn and the late David Drogin, and Patricia and the late Joseph Aguila, all of Chicago,… Read more »
Maxell Ian Cohen
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MAXWELL IAN COHEN, son of Andrea and Greg Cohen of Scottsdale, Ariz., celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Friday, Nov. 11 at Temple Chai in Phoenix. He is the grandson of Susan and Michael Cohen of Sun Lakes, Ariz. (formerly of Tucson) and Ellen and Burt Pressman of Peoria,… Read more »
Eliana Boling
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ELIANA BOLING, daughter of Kim and Tim Boling, will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 19 with Congregation Chaverim at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. She is the granddaughter of Marcia and Ken Light of Tucson, Carmen and John Boling of Bloomington, Ind., and the late Judy… Read more »
Kayla Joy Tilicki
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KAYLA JOY TILICKI, daughter of Niki and Phil Tilicki, will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Congregation Or Chadash. She is the granddaughter of Sandie and Joe Bolze of Sayville, N.Y., Carol and Roger Tilicki, and Mary Jo Grebeck, all of Cleveland, Ohio. Kayla attends… Read more »
Sydnie Elana Grabell
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SYDNIE ELANA GRABELL, daughter of Ellen Eichler-Grabell and Lawrence Grabell, will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Congregation Anshei Israel. She is the granddaughter of Lisa and the late Allan Grabell of Tucson, and Bernard and the late Molly Eichler of Milburn, N.J., and Tucson.… Read more »
Jylian Eman Grabell
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JYLIAN EMAN GRABELL, daughter of Ellen Eichler-Grabell and Lawrence Grabell, will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Congregation Anshei Israel. She is the granddaughter of Lisa and the late Allan Grabell of Tucson, and Bernard and the late Molly Eichler of Milburn, N.J., and Tucson.… Read more »
Dilyn Reese Grabell
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DILYN REESE GRABELL, daughter of Ellen Eichler-Grabell and Lawrence Grabell, will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Congregation Anshei Israel. She is the granddaughter of Lisa and the late Allan Grabell of Tucson, and Bernard and the late Molly Eichler of Milburn, N.J., and Tucson.… Read more »
Joshua Evan Skrill
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JOSHUA EVAN SKRILL, son of Judith and Richard Skrill, celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. 29 with Congregation Or Chadash at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. He is the grandson of Stanley and the late Muriel Mintz of Boynton Beach, Fla., Wilma Weisbuch of Woodside, N.Y., and… Read more »
Business briefs 11.11.11
Tucson natives REBECCA GOLD (left in photo) and SHANA CUTLER have created LOVE JAY GIRLS, a collection of flower girl and special occasion dresses for girls sold through bridal boutiques and high-end children’s stores. Gold earned a bachelor’s degree in retailing and consumer sciences from the University of Arizona,… Read more »
People in the news 11.11.11
Tucson resident JOHN NEWPORT, Ph.D., has written “The Tucson Tragedy: Lessons from the Senseless Shooting of Gabrielle Giffords” (Outskirts Press). RABBI STEPHANIE AARON of Congregation Chaverim, a longtime spiritual advisor and friend of Giffords, wrote the forward. Drawing on media accounts, the book summarizes the events and aftermath of… Read more »
Celia Bea Singer
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A daughter, CELIA BEA SINGER, was born Aug. 19, 2011 to Sarah and Keith Singer of Tucson. Grandparents are Michael and Barbara Heisler and Daniel and Paula Singer, all of Tucson.… Read more »
Business briefs 10.28.11
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA has promoted MARLYNE FREEDMAN to senior vice president. Freedman joined the Federation in 2002 as director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, after serving as executive director at Temple Chai in Phoenix. She became the Federation’s director of Women’s Philanthropy in 2004 and… Read more »
People in the news 10.28.11
RABBI SHAFIR LOBB recently published High Holy Day prayer books for care facilities. The “To Life!” series includes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and a combined edition.… Read more »
Sagan Webster
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SAGAN WEBSTER, son of Nancy Tepper and Patrick Webster, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Friday, Nov. 11 at Congregation Chaverim. He is the grandson of Sheila and Jack Tepper of Tucson, and the late Bob Webster of Green Valley. Sagan attends Basis Middle School. He plays baseball… Read more »
Andrew Jordan Klein
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ANDREW JORDAN KLEIN, son of Stacy and Adam Klein, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Congregation Anshei Israel. He is the grandson of Arlene and Alan Klein of Tucson, Lee Geckman of Indio, Calif., the late Ronald Geckman of La Palma, Calif., and Sandy… Read more »
Drake Leon Busby
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DRAKE LEON BUSBY, son of Christina Ryberg and Justin Busby, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Congregation Or Chadash. He is the grandson of Monique Steinberg Busby, Jack Busby and Richard and the late Deborah Anderson, all of Tucson. Drake attends St. Gregory College… Read more »
Joshua Benjamin Arden
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JOSHUA BENJAMIN ARDEN, son of Susan Brish and Scott Arden, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Temple Emanu-El. He is the grandson of Dr. Adam and Patricia Brish of Marquette, Mich., and Eleanor and the late Frederic Arden of Salem, N.H. Joshua attends Orange… Read more »