DAN ADLER of Keller Williams Southern Arizona, DAMION ALEXANDER of Tucson West Publishing and Long Realty and REBECCA GARFUNKEL of the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Southern Arizona are among those honored by the Arizona Daily Star in its annual 40 under 40 list, which recognizes young leaders… Read more »
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Ty Everett Goode
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TY EVERETT GOODE, son of Marci and Kevin Goode, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Temple Emanu-El. He is the grandson of Gail and Michael Goode of Tucson, Lynn and Al Hansher of Milwaukee, Wis., and Anda and Herb Oxman, of Mequon, Wis. Ty… Read more »
Rachel Ruth Cohen
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RACHEL RUTH COHEN, daughter of Dr. Stephen and Nancy Cohen, will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Congregation Or Chadash. She is the granddaughter of Susan and Alan Cohen of Denver, Colo., Janet Gagnon of Tucson and Warren and Pat Henderson of Dunbarton, N.H. She… Read more »
Neve Siona Stoler
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A daughter, NEVE SIONA STOLER, was born June 21, 2011 to Noaa and Marc Stoler of West Orange, N. J. Grandparents are Nancy and David Stoler of Tucson, Rachel Hacham of Montclair, N.J. and Arnon Rahav of Salisbury, Md.… Read more »
Roberta Wolsky
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Roberta “Bobbie” Wolsky, 83, died Aug. 24, 2011. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Wolsky married Sam Wolsky in 1949 and moved to Chicago. In 1994, they moved to Tucson. Mrs. Wolsky volunteered for many causes including ORT and Brandeis . Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Sam; children,… Read more »
Alan Warshaw
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Alan H. Warshaw, 73, died Aug. 20, 2011. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Warshaw was instrumental in the formation of the Colorado Canine Companions and the Delta Society Therapy Dog programs. He served as the vice president of the Colorado Humane Society and was president of the board of… Read more »
Barbara De Losier
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Barbara Louise De Losier, 65, died Aug. 7, 2011. Born in Wyandotte, Mich., Ms. De Losier graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in art education. She obtained a masters of library science from the University of Arizona. She taught art, was a commercial artist, and was an… Read more »
People in the news 8.19.11
JONATHAN ROTHSCHILD, Democratic candidate for mayor of Tucson, has released a 180-Day Work Plan focusing on jobs and economic development, “safe, vital neighborhoods,” an open government initiative and plans to develop green industries. To read a copy of the plan, go to www.jonathanfor mayor.com. “The Heyday… Read more »
Business briefs 8.19.11
BARBARA R. LEVY has been elected president of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra board of trustees. Levy is an author, consultant and speaker on board and organizational development and fundraising. With 38 years of experience in development, she is one of fewer than 90 people nationwide to earn the Advanced… Read more »
Douglas Wegner
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Dr. Douglas Wegner, 54, died Aug. 5, 2011. Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Wegner graduated from Liberty High School and earned a bachelor’s degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in mechanical engineering in 1979. He worked for Fisher Scientific and Westinghouse on nuclear reactors for submarines.… Read more »
Robert Penn
Robert Penn, 85, died June 5, 2011. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Mr. Penn spent most of his life in San Diego, Calif. He received a Ph.D. from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon) in 1955 and joined the faculty in the psychology department at San Diego State University. Mr.… Read more »
Mia Rose Rosenblum
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A daughter, MIA ROSE ROSENBLUM, was born June 20, 2011 to Elka Eisen and Leonard Rosenblum of Tucson. Grandparents are Judy and Stan Rosenblum of East Meadow, N.Y. and the late Marcelle and Stephen Eisen of Toronto. Mia joins her brother, Alex.… Read more »
Zoe Rivka Lieberman
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A daughter, ZOE RIVKA LIEBERMAN, was born April 19, 2011 to Dr. Tamara Clark Lieberman and Mark Lieberman of Scottsdale, Ariz. Grandparents are Danielle Reines-Clark and Todd Clark of Tucson and Gary and Kathy Lieberman of Tempe, Ariz. Great-grandmothers are Esther Reines of Tucson and Muriel Clark of Raleigh,… Read more »
Business briefs 8.5.11
The ARIZONA JEWISH POST has won a 2010 Simon Rockower Award for Excellence in Jewish Journalism from the American Jewish Press Association. “Chanukah on Christmas Avenue: Raising a Jewish family in Winterhaven” by Gila Silverman, published in our Nov. 26, 2010 edition, won a first place award in the… Read more »
People in the news 8.5.11
BRUCE ZORTMAN has published a book, “Eight Little Candles Plus One: A Hanukkah Tale” (Strategic Book Group). Zortman was a professional educator for 25 years. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS was named “Tourism Champion of the Year” by the Arizona Office of Tourism last month, recognizing her efforts to oppose last… Read more »
Charlotte Oremland
Charlotte Oremland, 95, died July 27, 2011. Born in New York, N.Y., Mrs. Oremland graduated from Hunter College. Mrs. Oremland was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Oremland, and five sisters. Survivors include her children, Phyllis (Jody) Sosnow of Scottsdale, Ariz., Joan (Barry) Richter of Guilford, Conn., and… Read more »
Bobbie Hanft
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Bobbie Berger Hanft, 77, died July 21, 2011. Born in Lordsburg, N.M., Mrs. Hanft attended private school in Nashville, Tenn., and moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona. She was a special education teacher in New York and Tucson. She was also a realtor, a community activist… Read more »
Naomi Duckler
Naomi Weinstein Duckler, 79, died July 17, 2011. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Duckler earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nutrition and food science from Brooklyn College. She taught high school, middle school and adult education. She also taught at senior centers and had special success with Alzheimer’s patients.… Read more »
Elaine Pollack
Elaine Silver Pollock, 81, died July 6, 2011. Raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Mrs. Pollock graduated from Ohio State University and received a degree in law from the University of Arizona. She became a psychoanalyst through the Philadelphia Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies and retired to Tucson in 1994. Mrs.… Read more »
San Francisco’s proposed circumcision ban is no parochial concern
NEW YORK — Circumcision, or brit milah, has long been the stuff of cheap jokes and comedy. But in recent weeks, what used to be nothing more than harmless fare has taken on a much more serious tone. So-called “intactivists” on the fringe left of American politics have pushed… Read more »