Interfaith seder explores freedom, environment and more The Arizona Jewish Historical Society will host the second Arizona Interfaith Passover Seder, in partnership with Congregation Kehillah, on April 14. AZJHS Executive Director Larry Bell describes the seder as an educational opportunity for people of all faiths to learn about Judaism. It also provides an opportunity to…
For more than 40 years, Jewish Family & Children Services of Southern Arizona has provided Passover foods to Jewish residents who otherwise would not be able to afford to purchase the traditional foods that are part of the holiday celebration. Matza & More is a fine example of Tucson’s Jewish spirit of warm outreach to…
We were at Sachne one day last Passover. Sachne, also known as “The Park of the Three Pools,” is located near Beit Shahn in the Lower Galilee. It was a beautiful day, and the place was packed with both Jews and Arabs, religious people and non-religious. The kids had a lot of fun going in…
The year was 1968: the Vietnam War was raging, psychedelic music and drugs were “in,” Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated a week before President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act and the Beatles released the White Album to mixed reviews. I was about to enter 9th grade and amidst the free love and political…
Story and photos by Becky Schulman Over the centuries, our people have experienced many types of exodus in addition to the one described in the Torah and celebrated on Passover. On each of our three days in St. Petersburg, Russia, in June 2015, my husband and I were reminded of these journeys that led Jews…
The world is filled with buried treasure, colorful picket fences and yellow brick roads. Well, maybe not the real world, but the one Rachel Ober creates in her new art studio for kids, Rachel’s Young At Art Studio. This colorful venue opened its doors in Scottsdale earlier this year. Much like Rachel herself, it is…
PHOTO: Image courtesy of https://royalcbd.com/cbd-vape-oil/ “Dear Parent/Guardian, We want to inform you about the recent epidemic of e-cigarettes being used by our young people. E-cigarettes – also referred to as electronic cigarettes, hookah pens or vapes – are an electronic nicotine delivery system designed to mimic smoking a cigarette. They produce an odorless vapor of…
Nestled at the base of Camelback mountain, inside The Phoenician resort’s recreational area known as The Park, a unique adventure awaits both guests and locals. For a limited time (through the month of April, to be exact) you can “fly” at The Phoenician. It’s true! The Phoenician has brought the talented group from I.FLY Trapeze…
Children from preschool on up can find many ways to enjoy Passover at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. Preschoolers in the Tucson J’s Early Childhood Education program enjoy the school’s annual model seder. Table centerpieces are all created by children and chocolate matzah and springtime “friendship fruit salad” are served, while the story of the…
ONGOING: Club J at the Valley of the Sun JCC Provides after school programming ranging from sports to cooking and crafts to Israeli culture and more for grades K-8. Transportation from nearby schools is available. Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-634-4949 or [email protected], vosjcc.org J Care at the East Valley…
