Ronnie Ester Barel, daughter of Oshrat and Eli Barel, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Congregation Anshei Israel. She is the granddaughter of Ester and Shimon Buzaglo, and Tami and the late Ehud Avitan, all of Beit Shean, Israel. Ronnie attends Tucson Hebrew Academy… Read more »
Davis Michael Yalen, son of Allen and Ilene Yalen, will celebrate becoming a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Temple Emanu-El. He is the grandson of Sandy and William Yalen and Joan and Stuart Brodsky, all of Tucson. Davis attends Tucson Hebrew Academy, where he is student government… Read more »
David Jurkowitz plays piano for residents of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging on Sept. 22. [Courtesy Lisa Jurkowitz)
For Jewish teens, a bar or bat mitzvah project is an opportunity to learn more about their responsibilities as Jewish adults. It’s a hands-on way to learn the meaning of tikkun olam (repairing the world), and serve the community in personally meaningful ways. Several Tucson Jewish teens shared with… Read more »
Eleanor Tikva Sevy, daughter of Libby Quinn and Gabriel Sevy, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Temple Emanu-El. She attends Khalsa Montessori School where her favorite subject is Reading Zone. Nora participates in teen choir, drama chug (circle), and a youth group at Temple… Read more »
Marrek Pearce Parker, son of Pamela Workman-Parker and Charles Parker Jr., will celebrate becoming a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Temple Emanu-El. He is the grandson of Vivian Workman of Denver and Sandy Parker and Lt. Col. Charles Parker (retired) of Henderson, Nevada. Marrek attends Tortolita Middle… Read more »
Jordan Phillip Persellin, son of Kelly Persellin and Avi Persellin, will celebrate becoming a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at Congregation Anshei Israel. He is the grandson of Donald and Sarah Persellin of Tucson, the late John Kiefer of Oakbrook, Ill. and the late Mary Strickler of… Read more »
Jake Ashton Centuori, son of Kim Paskal and Steve Centuori, will become a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Congregation Or Chadash. He is the grandson of the late Herbert Paskal and the late Evelyn McNeill, both of Tucson. Jake attends Orange Grove Middle School. He enjoys… Read more »
Erica Amara Bickart, daughter of Erin Bickart, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Temple Emanu-El. She is the granddaughter of Fran and Jeff Bickart of Tucson. Erica attends Marana Middle School where she is on the honor roll and the volleyball team. She… Read more »
Tova Ellie Fink, daughter of Jennifer and Andrew Fink of Plano, Texas, celebrated her bat mitzvah on June 10 at Adat Chaverim. She is the granddaughter of Wendy and William Fishkind of Tucson, Donna Fink of New York and the great-granddaughter of Yeta Weston of Tucson. Tova attends Renner… Read more »
Kimleigh Danielle Fredman, daughter of Daniel Fredman and Katheryn Fredman, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Thursday, July 20 on Masada in Israel. She is the granddaughter of Frank and Kathy Chrzanowski of Tucson and the late Avery and Henrietta Fredman. Kimleigh attends Emily Gray Junior High where… Read more »
Ezekiel “Zeke” Sky Bradshaw, son of Jeri Goldblatt and Hans Bradshaw, will become a bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 17 at the University of Arizona Hillel with Congregation Chaverim. He is the grandson of Joe and Helen Goldblatt of Tempe, Ariz., and Alvin and Suse Bradshaw of Durham, N.C.… Read more »
Benjamin Naxon Eisenberg, son of Scott and Cory Eisenberg, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on Saturday, May 13 at Temple Emanu-El. He is the grandson of Art and Eileen Eisenberg of Chicago. Ben attends Esperero Canyon Middle School where he plays tennis. He also enjoys reading and playing video… Read more »
CHARLOTTE ILYSE BREGMAN, daughter of Dani and Phil Bregman, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, June 3 at Congregation Anshei Israel. She is the granddaughter of Margaret Rebaza of Denver and the late David Southworth and the late Irvin and Harriett Bregman. Charlotte attends Esperero Canyon Middle… Read more »
Kyra Elle Glassey, daughter of Lauren and Eric Glassey, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 27 at Temple Emanu-El. She is the granddaughter of Judy Thomas of Tucson, Stan and Lori Thomas of Rockville, Md., and William Glassey of Tucson. Kyra attends Marana Middle School, where… Read more »
Gabriel Eli Green, son of Rachel and Jonathan Green, will celebrate becoming a bar mitzvah on Saturday, May 20 at Congregation Anshei Israel. He is the grandson of Fay Green of Tucson, the late Barry Green, Renata Limmer of Huntsville, Ala., and the late Ralph Limmer. Gabe attends Esperero… Read more »
Elanna Franklin, daughter of Caren Franklin and the late Tony Franklin, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on April 29, 2017 at Congregation Or Chadash. She is the granddaughter of Beverly and Bernard Elzweig of Tucson. Elanna attends Emily Gray Junior High School. She enjoys karate and rock climbing.… Read more »
Graesyn Parrish, daughter of Gail and Tim Parrish, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on April 29, 2017 at Congregation Or Chadash. She is the granddaughter of Beverly and Bernard Elzweig of Tucson. Graesyn attends Vail Academy & High School. She enjoys playing volleyball and soccer with her teams… Read more »
JYOTIE “JOJO” EDEN STEINBECK, daughter of Batsheva Hayes and Trey Steinbeck, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, April 22 with Congregation Or Chadash at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. She is the granddaughter of Judith Scher of Santa Barbara, Calif. JoJo attends Tucson Country Day School, where… Read more »
MADISON REGINA BALLIS, daughter of Tami and Mark Ballis, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, April 1 at Temple Emanu-El. She is the granddaughter of Sheila and Hal Rimer of Palm Desert, Calif. Maddie attends Esperero Canyon Middle School. For her mitzvah project, Maddie has created special… Read more »
ALMA HERNANDEZ, daughter of Consuelo and Daniel Hernandez, will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah on Saturday, April 8 at Congregation Chaverim. Alma is a second-year graduate student at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona. She is also the Jewish Community Relations… Read more »
