Gastroenterologist, nuclear engineer, archaeology volunteer in Israel, flag football coach, patent examiner and patent holder, rock musician, outdoorsman and family man – these diverse components make up the life of Andrew Weinberg, DO. In the past six months, Dr. Weinberg received his third patent related to colonoscopes and opened his second Weinberg Gastrointestinal office. But…
Arizonan and Jewish skating fans – both veterans and neophytes – have had an early taste of “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” commonly associated with the Olympics, which begin this month in Sochi. (Actually the phrase was Jim McKay’s introduction on the “Wide World of Sports” for more than 30 years.)…
My life truly began when I met my husband and best friend under the chuppah. There before our community and before G-d, we made a vow to build a life of Torah, together as one with G-d’s help. This happened nine years ago on the 28th of Tevet ( Jan. 9), and I couldn’t ask…
Weddings are a blessing – an amazing beginning for a bride and groom as they embark on their life together as a married couple. A wedding, the celebration of the union, is one of the most important days of a person’s life, marked by the ceremony, the feast, family and friends. With so much time…
The night I met my husband was a warm April evening, and the smell of orange blossoms permeated the Tucson air. The date was “arranged” by mutual friends, but I had a lot of doubts about meeting their old college friend, a nice Jewish doctor from Los Angeles. “If he’s such a great guy, why…
The Jewish History Museum celebrated its sixth anniversary with the museum’s traditional start to a new year, the opening of the annual ketubah and antique wedding gown exhibit. The annual event opened with 13 models wearing gowns dating to the turn of the 20th century. The gowns, gathered from across the United States on loan…
Is love sweeter the second time around? It may or may not be as sweet as first love, but it’s certainly just as beautiful, as well as wiser. After losing a partner, it’s easy to close off your heart to shield yourself from further pain, though you also deny yourself the absolute joy of experiencing…
The Greek dramatist Aeschylus is famously quoted as saying, “Marriage is a three-ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring and suffering.” However, from ancient times to today, people keep falling in love and pledging to spend their lives together, regardless of the challenges married couples face. In celebration of marriage here are three couples, each with…
I am as fascinated by architecture as I am by food. OK, that’s not true, but architecture is a close second. When I noticed a unique round structure going up on the northwest corner of Campbell and 40th Streets, I knew it was the work of internationally renowned architect and Valley resident, Will Bruder. Who…
Mention Max Aaron’s name to Liana and Danya Sherman and they simultaneously exclaim, “We love Max!He is such an inspiration! We’ve been lucky enough to watch him from stage one to soaring!” The Sherman sisters have been ice skating since they were barely more than toddlers and have had many opportunities to interact with Max…
