Photography Habit Inspires Lifetime of Wonder | AZ Jewish Post
WEBAug 16, 2024 · As a child his eye for photography was inspired by the images that filled the pages of Life and Look magazines, National Geographic, and Smithsonian. Paley was active in 4-H and spent weekends and summers working on a picturesque 4-H farm in Riverhead, New York. He took the 4-H slogan “Learn by …
Ken Goodman | AZ Jewish Post
WEBApr 2, 2020 · Ken Goodman. Ken Goodman, Ph.D., 92, died March 12, 2020. A reading researcher and professor emeritus at the University of Arizona, Dr. Goodman was considered the founding father of the whole language approach to reading. He spent his earliest years in Chicago, moving to Detroit when he was 7 and graduating from Northwestern High School at age 15.
Handmaker announces partnership with Mobile Meals of Southern …
WEBFeb 19, 2021 · Late last year, Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging began a partnership with the ongoing Chabad of Tucson Kosher Meals on Wheels program to provide affordable Kosher Meals to those in need in our community. We are excited to announce an additional partnership between Handmaker, Chabad and Mobile ...
Conversion to Judaism: denomination by denomination
WEBOct 6, 2014 · Kelman estimates the breakdown of students at his Orthodox conversion course in Manhattan as 30-35 percent converts who already converted outside of Orthodoxy, 30 percent relationship converts, 15 percent seekers and 15 percent drawn to Judaism for social reasons. The vast majority of Kelman’s students are women, mostly aged 25 …
New Jewish section consecrated at Marana cemetery
WEBMar 3, 2016 · All local rabbis may officiate at funerals at the Marana cemetery, says Zimmerman. The Jewish section was dedicated on Dec. 22, the 10th of Tevet on the Jewish calendar. The dedication was held on that day because participants must fast and the 10th of Tevet is already a fast day, Zimmerman explains. “Consecrating or inaugurating a …
Tucson philanthropist and developer Don Diamond dies at 91
WEBApr 4, 2019 · The Tucson Jewish community mourns the loss of local philanthropist, businessman, and real estate developer Donald R. Diamond, who died March 25 at the age of 91. His daughter Rabbi Jennifer Diamond and Cantor Janece E. Cohen conducted funeral services March 27 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. Rabbi Diamond opened the ceremony with a ...
Kosher food options available in Southern Arizona
WEBAug 17, 2021 · Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging and Chabad have teamed up with Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona to deliver kosher meals to community members. Nadine’s Bakery (4553 East Broadway Boulevard) is a Kosher bakery in Tucson. Western Kosher delivers to a central location in Tucson for a flat rate of $14.95 per order.
Nearly a Thousand Gather in Support of Israel at Tucson J
WEBOct 25, 2023 · 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 …
Rabbi’s Corner: Tzedakah saves from death | AZ Jewish Post
WEBSep 7, 2017 · Rabbi Helen T. Cohn. T ucked away in two places in the Book of Proverbs is a brief, cryptic statement: “ tzedakah saves from death” (tzedakah tatzel mimavet) (Proverbs 10:2 and 11:4).. Surely this can’t mean if we give tzedakah (that is, charitable contributions) we will be immortal! After all, those who give generous amounts of tzedakah and those who give none will ultimately meet the ...
Green Valley’s Beth Shalom Temple Center will host weekend with …
WEBOct 26, 2018 · On Sunday, Nov. 4, members and guests will have an opportunity to chat with the rabbi before the 10 a.m. bagel breakfast, which will be complimentary. RSVPs are requested by Oct. 30 for the Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast, at 648-6690 or [email protected]. enny Friedman and Ingeborg McDonald walk the new labyrinth at Beth Shalom Temple ...