Friendship is the common denominator for three Jewish handicraft groups in Tucson. The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework, the longest-running of the three, is part of a national organization dedicated to passing Jewish needlework traditions to future generations. Members use various techniques, from embroidery to beading to needlepoint, to… Read more »
It’s a special day when a THA Lion returns to campus to further our school mission of providing an exceptional educational experience in an inclusive environment steeped in Jewish values. The journey from student to faculty member truly exemplifies the lifelong impact of a THA education. It is with… Read more »
Nolan Richard Levy was born August 25 in Denver to Alli and Nathan Levy. Nolan’s grandparents are Helaine and Yoram Levy of Tucson, and Mary and Richard Stover of Denver.… Read more »
“There is a dire and urgent need to get as many hostages out of Gaza as swiftly as humanly possible,” says Avi Mayer, a top pro-Israel commentator. “The majority of Israelis feel at this point there is almost no cost too high to bring back those hostages who are… Read more »
Jewish women across America have long embraced mah jongg, the Chinese tile game, and the Southern Arizona Jewish community is no exception. Joseph Babcock, a businessman who traveled to China after World War I, introduced mah jongg to the U.S. in the 1920s and it quickly became a fad.… Read more »
As anti-Israel protests heat up again on college campuses across the U.S., Jewish groups at the University of Arizona are focused on helping students take pride in their Jewish identities. Classes began at the UA on Aug. 26, and the first week of the semester was peaceful. “The administration… Read more »
A son, Judah Levi Langert, was born August 9, 2024, to Sarah Langert in Phoenix. His grandparents are Richard and Peggy Langert of Tucson.… Read more »
At the Tucson J, we believe a strong community is made of people who are deeply connected to each other, inspired to lead Jewish lives of meaning for themselves, and have the tools to lead them. Arts, culture, and community programming is intentionally designed to be both mirrors and… Read more »
Giving blood can save lives – and it only takes about an hour. The actual blood draw takes approximately 10 minutes. Two local synagogues scheduled blood drives this summer. Congregation Anshei Israel held its latest Red Cross blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 18 and Kol Ami Synagogue will have… Read more »
Zachary David Grossman, son of Lauren and Michael Grossman of Tucson, married Hana Axmannová on Aug. 3, 2024, in Prague. The Deputy Mayor of Prague, District 5, of the Czech Republic, officiated. Zachary and Hana are the loving parents of Olivia, an 18-month-old girl. Michael, Lauren, and Zachary’s sister,… Read more »
Beth Shalom Temple Center (BSTC) in Green Valley, AZ, south of Tucson, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a Gala event on November 9. This milestone marks three decades of fostering community and faith and highlights the remarkable contributions of its congregants and leaders. This year, BSTC will honor… Read more »
This story first appeared in Jewish News (greater Phoenix). Alex Shapero witnessed the emotional response of Jewish victims of domestic abuse to seeing a new mezuzah on their doorpost and immediately understood two things. The first is that a symbol as simple yet powerful as a mezuzah can demonstrate… Read more »
Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center announces the speakers and dates for the 2024 Lakin Lecture Series on Antisemitism. This four-part annual series continues to tackle the tough topics that permeate today’s headlines and weigh heavily on Jewish communities’ hearts and minds. This year’s lectures explore the throughline of… Read more »
Talya Simha Fanger-Vexler & Melech Mizrachi were married at Tucson Hebrew Academy on August 18th, 2024 (Tu B’Av 5784). Talya Simha is a local Tucsonan and Melech Mizrachi is from Phoenix. Rabbi Shmuli Bronstein of Chabad of Downtown-South Scottsdale officiated the wedding and several local Rabbis including Rabbi Avi… Read more »
Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) is excited to introduce Katie Rosen as the Interim Director of Admissions at THA. She and her husband, Karl, have been proud THA parents for three years and can be often found volunteering on campus or cheering at athletics games. Katie is currently serving as… Read more »
Capturing natural beauty with a camera brings peace to Howard Paley and joy to thousands who see the breathtaking images he posts daily on Facebook and Instagram. Along with landscapes, sunrises, and sunsets, the longtime Tucsonan’s favorite subjects include wildlife, from hummingbirds to bison; lightning storms and cloudscapes; ancient… Read more »
The Tucson J has always been a cornerstone of our local Jewish community, serving as a vibrant town square where individuals and families of all identities and backgrounds come together. The last 300+ days since October 7 have presented a stark reminder that the work of the JCC Movement… Read more »
Tucsonan Mo Goldman remembers his maternal grandmother, Esther Praw, a Holocaust survivor, as a frail and anxious woman, haunted by the losses and the atrocities she endured. Esther immigrated to the U.S. in 1949 with her first husband and their infant daughter, Gloria, Goldman’s mother. In 1969, widowed ten… Read more »
Karyl Cohn (nee Stein), age 95, passed away peacefully on July 21,2024, in Tucson. Born in 1929, in Dayton, Ohio, Karyl’s life was a testament to her passion for music and her enduring love for her family. Karyl’s musical journey began at the tender age of 8 with piano… Read more »
Johanna B. Stein (born April 26, 1938) beauty queen, Pima County Maid of Cotton, University of Arizona Registration Kitten and dark cloud to all of Daddy’s silver linings struck her last pose July 5, 2024. A beautiful and virtuous woman, what she lacked in patience she made up for… Read more »
