On March 7, the Jewish Community Relations Council for Tucson & Southern Arizona, the Weintraub Israel Center, the Tucson J, Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) and Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center (TJMHC) will host Idan Chabasov, professionally known as the Challah Prince, at THA. A wildly popular social media personality with followers from all over…
PROFESSOR GIL RIBAK is an Associate Professor at the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Arizona. Born and raised in Israel, Prof. Ribak served as an analyst in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. Later he came to the U.S. and completed his Ph.D. degree in History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He…
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), a leading nonprofit organization in Maricopa County, is proud to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the “Mental Health Symposium 2023: Demystifying the Science of Mental Health.” The event will take place on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, October 21, at Chandler City Hall and is…
As the Phoenix Pride Parade approaches on October 22nd, Temple Chai members are donning Jewish Pride t-shirts and getting ready to join the procession. They’re holding a special pride Shabbat on October 20th and invite all to join in the festivities. Folks can CLICK HERE to sign up. Friday 10/6 is the deadline for t-shirts. As always,…
Gay Pride Events in Arizona in June (Please note that this is a partial list) First Friday in June: Pride Night at the Heard June 4,4 – 9 PM Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ https://heard.org/event/first-friday-in-june/ Nature at Night: Pride Month Edition Mon, June 6, 12 AM Bumsted’s, 1003 N Stone Ave Tucson,…
Shmuel Silverberg, a Yeshiva student, was shot and killed late Tuesday night, Aug. 17, in front of the Yeshivas Toras Chaim in Denver, Colorado. Yeshiva Toras Chaim released this statement, “Our Yeshiva Toras Chaim community is grief stricken at the killing of one of our students overnight. We are caring for our faculty, staff, students,…
Photo: Delaney Schnell competes in the women’s platform final at the 2019 USA Diving Senior Championships on May 25, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana. University of Arizona’s Delaney Schnell, along with her teammate Jessica Parratto, executed their five-dive list with poise to earn the silver medal in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform competition on Tuesday afternoon…
The start of a new school year can bring about excitement, whether through reconnecting with friends or preparing for a year full of new things to learn. Whether students and teachers are reentering the classroom for the first time, continuing to learn virtually, or have remained in-person throughout the past year, Scottsdale Quarter is providing…
During Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, celebrate sharks LIVE at OdySea Aquarium, home to one of the largest and most diverse collections in the country. With over 50 sharks and 14 different species, OdySea Aquarium is a fin-tastic place to see and learn about these majestic creatures. OdySea will offer a variety of special programs, activities,…
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Thursday, Dec. 10. Although there are not the usual amount of celebrations happening, there are still a few events hosted locally to participate in. PJ Library Hanukkah in a Bag Each bag contains eight Hanukkah activities to enjoy with your family. $8 (one bag per family). Bags will be available…
