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JPSA Board of Trustees Issues Public Statement in Support of Israel

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA) issued the following statement today in support of Israel: JPSA stands unwaveringly in support of the people of Israel. JPSA recognizes the right and necessity for Israel to defend itself and its citizens and for the Israel Defense Forces to act as required… Read more »

A Letter to the Community from Yuval Malka, Shaliach

Dear Community Member,    As a new member of the Weintraub Israel Center team, it is with great sadness that this has to be my first letter to the community.   Friday evening, October 6, we returned from Shabbat dinner and arrived home. Suddenly, I received a message from one of my friends:… Read more »

JPSA Welcomes Four New Hires to Its Development Team

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA) is pleased to announce the addition of four new staff members to its development team. The new hires are Junko Nagao, Director of Development; Ian Arthur, Campaign Manager; Nate Weisband, Young Leadership Manager; and Ital Ironstone, Women’s Philanthropy Manager. They will all work… Read more »

Nearly a Thousand Gather in Support of Israel at Tucson J

This article is reprinted courtesy of Jewish News A standing-room-only crowd of more than 900 people gathered in the sculpture garden of the Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson JCC) on Oct. 9 to show solidarity with Israel in the wake of unprecedented terrorist attacks. The evening of prayers and… Read more »

Prayers for Israel from Handmaker and THA

Starting last month, and for the second year, Handmaker residents have been enjoying monthly Better Together Intergenerational meetings with Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) and B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) teens. A quick pivot was made on programming for the meeting with THA Students on Wednesday, October 11 from what… Read more »

Can You Be Zionist and Progressive? (Of Course!): Weintraub Israel Center to Bring Zioness Founder and Executive Director Amanda Berman to Tucson J

After a successful kick-off to a season of Arts, Culture + Community events with over 100 convening at the Tucson J earlier this month for a conversation with infamous author, Dara Horn, the Weintraub Israel Center is excited to welcome Zioness Founder and Executive Director, Amanda Berman to the… Read more »

Tucson J’s New Director of Teen Engagement Returns to Tucson Roots; Gears up for 2025 JCC Maccabi Games®

Davis Hubbell, Tucson J Director of Teen Engagement

This summer, the Tucson J community welcomed a familiar face in a new and exciting role: Davis Hubbell, a native of Tucson and an alum of Tucson J programs, was appointed as the J’s new Director of Teen Engagement. With a rich tapestry of experiences spanning from artisan bakeries… Read more »

Sweet Start to the New Year at Handmaker

When a group of Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) first-grade students walked into the Handmaker Grand Foyer holding hands with their eighth-grade buddies, the Handmaker residents waiting for them to arrive began grinning from ear to ear. Just seeing the kids was enough to put smiles on their faces. But,… Read more »

Kol Ami Synagogue Hires Moss as New Executive Director

After a thorough search for a new Executive Director, the Kol Ami Board of Trustees announced the hiring of Sean Moss. Showcasing a 20-year breadth of global experience spanning business management, strategy, marketing, and corporate governance, Moss is poised to bring fresh perspectives to the continued success of Kol… Read more »

JLTC Student Participant Reflects on Washington D.C. Trip

Before I became involved in the Jewish and Latino Teen Coalition (JLTC), I was extremely unaware of all of the different ways I could become a greater part of my communities. If a list were to be created on everything I learned in JLTC, the list would be almost… Read more »

Handmaker to Hold Celebration of Life for Those that Passed This Year

On Thursday, August 24 at 10 a.m., Handmaker will hold a Celebration of Life for all Handmaker residents who have passed over the last year, with the help of Agape Hospice. All are welcome to join. While it is rewarding and amazing to work with and care for older… Read more »

TJMHC Unveils New Core Exhibit – Judaism: An Intimate Perspective

What is Judaism? Is it a religion? An ethnicity? Perhaps a race, nationality, or culture? How does one decide who is a Jew, or how to represent Jewishness? These questions are often at the heart of Jewish communal debates, as well as Jewish entanglements in society at large. Jewish… Read more »

Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program Awards Over $500K to 5 Southern Arizona Jewish Organizations

The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (ADHS) recently announced their 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) recipients, and five Southern Arizona Jewish organizations were among those receiving funding. The combined allocation for the five organizations totaled $511,779 for security infrastructure upgrades. The five organization awardees are Beth Shalom Temple… Read more »

A Day Just for Them – Holocaust Survivors Celebrate “Day of Joy”

On Sunday morning, June 25, 40 Holocaust survivors came together in the main conference room at Jewish Family Services of Southern Arizona (JFCS) for a special brunch celebrating….them! The survivors, joined by their families, enjoyed a day of food, music and dancing. A full bagel and lox brunch was… Read more »

THA Announces Four Events and Commemorative Logo for 50th Anniversary

As Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) prepares for a year filled with celebration, they reflect on the expansive network of parents, grandparents, alumni families, and friends that make up fifty years of a global school-community. The 2023-24 school year will bring the THA community together like never before with four… Read more »

OP-ED: Say “No” to the Nazi Salute, Pima County. Just Say “No.”

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arizona Jewish Post or its publisher, Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona. At a Pima County (Arizona) Board of Supervisors meeting in early June, an attendee made a straight-arm… Read more »