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Ukraine’s Jewish President warns, ‘this might…
As the Russian military pushes ahead with its offensive on Ukraine, Ukraine’s president, Vladimir Zelensky tells European leaders that “it…Tikkun Olam Top Ten
ANDI MINKOFF By Shannon Levitt Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the word “testing” has generally called to mind…Beth Meyer: Leading the charge for…
Leading for Change has been shaping the progressive leadership in Arizona since 2013. Through their leadership training programs and collaborations…Len Gutman Named Vice President of Philanthropic Services at Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Len Gutman has been named vice president of philanthropic services at Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS). Gutman was most recently the director of philanthropy at Sojourner Center, a subsidiary of JFCS. As vice president of philanthropic services, he will oversee the organization’s overall fundraising and development efforts including working with donors and prospects for…
June is Men’s Health Month: JScreen Encourages Men to Take Control of their Health
JScreen, a national non-profit public health initiative based out of Emory University School of Medicine, announces its support of Men’s Health Month this June. JScreen, which is dedicated to preventing genetic diseases and hereditary cancer, urges men everywhere to use this time of increased awareness to take control of their health. With Father’s Day and Men’s…
Young professionals from around the world experience networking weekend at Birthright Israel Excel Summit
Over 300 Birthright Israel Excel Fellows from North America and around the world gathered in New York City this past April for the Excelerate22 Summit. This marked the first time the annual Birthright Israel Excel Summit has been held in person since 2019, a welcome change from the virtual Summits of the last two years….
Tucson’s Bubbe’s Fine Bagels rises to the occassion
Seven months ago, University of Arizona Graduates Kyle Leuer and Becca Groff opened Bubbee’s Fine Bagels. Since opening their first location, they have been met with ringing endorsements from the Tucson Jewish community and continued support from their friends and family. This support has propelled them and has given them the confidence to open their…
Gay Pride events in Arizona
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,…
STU TURGEL TO LEAD NEWS OPERATIONS FOR NEW RADIO NETWORK
The SuperNetwork (TSN), a rapidly growing network of internet radio stations, has named Stu Turgel to be the network’s Vice President and Director of News Operations. Turgel, who joined TSN in May, anchors morning newscasts and weather reports for the network from a studio in his Scottsdale home. TSN will also broadcast Turgel’s commentaries…
Project Inspire.Arizona’s free mezuzah program continues
The mezuzah program is still going strong with more than 130 Mezuzahs placed around the valley and several thousand around the globe! Take advantage of this free opportunity to get your own $80 front door mezuzah too! Click here to get your mezuzah today! Be sure to use code “InspireAZ” when ordering!
Israel Plans New Ban on Smoking and Using Plastic Disposables in National Parks
Reprinted from TPS / Tazpit News Agency The Minister of Environmental Protection Tamar Zandberg (Meretz) and the Nature and Parks Authority published together a draft of new rules that would prohibit certain activities in national parks, including smoking tobacco products and the use of plastic disposables. The new proposal was released on Tuesday, which is also…
Caprese salad with balsamic reduction
This recipe from The Pioneer Woman is a classic and easy recipe to assemble. It is also a perfect side dish to any Shavuot meal. Ingredients 2 c. balsamic vinegar 3 whole ripe tomatoes, sliced thick 12 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced thick fresh basil leaves olive oil, for drizzling kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions In…
ADL Arizona Works with Phoenix PD to Monitor Local Extremist
The ADL was recently notified of Ethan Schmidt (pictured above, left), a right-wing extremist based in the Phoenix metropolitan area who posted a video describing himself as an authoritarian Christian nationalist. In the video, Schmidt was driving in an undisclosed area announcing that he and his partner are “hunting” LGBTQ+ supporters and people in the…