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TTC's Oct. 6, 2026, 'Pink & Purpose' panel included, from left, Lindsey Baker, who navigated breast cancer in her mid-30s; genetic counselor Alexa Cook; and clinical psychologist Rina Fox. (Willo Art Photography by Christy Pickrell)

At times, building community starts with a simple conversation. At Pink & Purpose, an event hosted by Tucson Torah Center (TTC) Tribe in Tucson on Oct. 6, more than 60 women came together to learn about breast and gynecological cancers, hear from local Jewish professionals working in the cancer… Read more »

Erika Frost of Thema Hospice leads a Growth through Grief class at Handmaker on Oct. 6, 2026. (Photo: Nanci Levy/Handmaker)

“Grief is love with nowhere to go.” These poignant words were shared by Erika Frost, grief support specialist at Thema Hospice, during the first session of a four-week class series being offered at Handmaker this month. By the time people reach their 70s, many have experienced the loss… Read more »

(L-R:) Lindsey Baker, Alexa Cook, and Rina Fox will be the panelists for TTC Tribe's "Pink and Purpose" event.

Tucson Torah Center's TTC Tribe hosts a Pink & Purpose panel on women's health and cancer awareness on Tuesday, October 6.… Read more »

Participants enjoy an art class at the Fall 2024 AgeWell Day. (Photo: JPSA)

AgeWell Day returns Sunday, October 25, with new classes and an expanded resource fair for adults 60 and over.… Read more »

Jewish Family and Children's Services kicks off 5787 with recurring and new fall events, including AgeWell Day.… Read more »

The annual Project Isaiah food and fund drive runs September 4 to October 17 and supports the Community Food Bank.… Read more »

Handmaker and Congregation Eshel Avraham in Tucson have a long collaboration, including Shabbat dinners.… Read more »

Hebrew High returns to Southern Arizona this fall as a weekly Jewish learning and belonging program for grades 8 to 12.… Read more »

Handmaker activity assistant Shania Sponaas, left, and former activity assistant Gracie Soto participate in a Red Cross Blood Drive at Handmaker in June 2025.

Handmaker hosts a Red Cross blood drive on August 11, where one donation can save up to three lives.… Read more »

Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona staff members, clockwise from top left: Sophie German, Sharon Glassberg, Ginger Doran, and Raisa Moroz

Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona puts person-centered, trauma-informed care at the center of its work.… Read more »

Judith Manelis with Farfel (Photo: Steve Shawl)

Who knew when I named my new dog Farfel seven years ago, that I would become a Judaic studies teacher to my non-Jewish neighbors? All I knew was that I wanted a dog to replace the female Yorkshire Terrier that I had lost 20 years earlier. Her name was… Read more »

Handmaker has been providing kosher meals to its residents and the community for over 60 years, and the Passover holiday is no exception. At Handmaker, observing Passover is a huge endeavor that requires the cooperation of staff, residents, and family members. The days and weeks leading up to Passover… Read more »

Dr. Ben Corn is an internationally recognized oncologist and co-founder, along with his wife, Dvora, of the Israeli-American nonprofit Life’s Door, dedicated to enhancing hope, meaning, and dignity in healthcare.

As an internationally renowned oncologist, Dr. Ben Corn knows “it’s much sexier to pursue a cure for cancer than to try and instill hope.” “But I don’t think it’s any less gratifying,” he says. Corn is a professor of oncology at the Hebrew University School of Medicine in Jerusalem.… Read more »

Maternal mental health matters. That’s the main message of “You’ve Got This: A Pocket Guide for Maternal Mental Health,” a slim, easy-to-read volume by two local Jewish health care professionals, Robin Giles, a nurse practitioner, and Joy Subrin, a doctor of behavioral health. “During your… Read more »

For the ninth year, people of all ages and abilities are invited to hit the trail with the Tucson J, kicking off the season of light with movement and community for the annual Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run on Sunday, Dec. 7. This year’s run features timed 5k and 1-mile… Read more »

Project Isaiah, the Jewish community’s annual High Holidays food and fund drive benefiting the Community Food Bank, begins on Monday, Sept. 8, and will continue through Friday, Oct. 17. The project is named for the Prophet Isaiah, who, when asked why we fast on Yom Kippur, responded, “Is it… Read more »

The role of a doula is traditionally associated with birth. Anita Kellman guides people at the other end of their journeys, as a certified end-of-life doula. Kellman provides physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families, whether that means running errands, facilitating conversations or sitting vigil. Caring… Read more »

In recognition of Drowning Impact Awareness Month, Tucson Medical Center and the Tucson Jewish Community Center are partnering to host the annual Community Water Safety Day on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. The free event, hosted at the Tucson J, is designed to promote water safety… Read more »

Carlos A. Hernández

As President Trump signed the Budget Reconciliation Bill into law on July 4, Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona is preparing for what could be significant changes to how the organization serves those most in need in the community. The legislation will cut federal Medicaid spending… Read more »

The Lamplighter Chabad Day School of Tucson, which serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, blends authentic Jewish traditions and customs with diverse academic subjects. Until recently, however, the school lacked a key component of a well-rounded educational environment—a dedicated space for physical activity and play. That will change… Read more »