Renowned historian of the Holocaust and Jewish history, Deborah Lipstadt, was finally confirmed this past Wednesday as an ambassador to combat antisemitism for the Department of State. The grueling eight-month process of hearings and delays only seemed to strengthen the resolve of Jewish groups supporting her nomination. Groups as diverse as the Orthodox Union and…
As the Russian military pushes ahead with its offensive on Ukraine, Ukraine’s president, Vladimir Zelensky tells European leaders that “it might be the last time you see me alive.” Zelensky informed the leaders that he would remain in Kyiv and would keep his family in Ukraine. As reported in the Insider, he stated, “I stay…
Recipe from Food & Wine Start your day with this wonderfully decadent challah French toast, delicately flavored with a touch of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The recipe is a terrific use for any leftover challah you have. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 extra-large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch…
(Tucson) Amy Glass was recently hired as the VP of Strategy & Community Impact. Before moving to Tucson, Amy was the Director of Community Planning and Impact at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta for over 7 years, where she led numerous initiatives relating to collective impact, allocations, grants, and innovation. Previously, Amy was a…
This past January, the Red Rocks Music Festival 6th annual Winter Chamber Music Institute took place with great fanfare. Forty students in ten ensembles from Arizona and across the United States, received daily coaching and masterclasses by our world-acclaimed faculty. The Institute culminated with a student concert to the public. Most students received scholarships, which made…
The Jewish Community Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona have welcomed Emily Richman as their new Chief Development Officer. Previous to her new position, Emily worked at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for over 20 years, including as their Director of Development for the last 13 years.
A bit about CTeen University: CTeen University or CTeenU for short is a weekly class that presents the Jewish view on relevant, contemporary topics. CTeen partners with the prestigious Yeshiva University to offer 2 elective college credits for all who complete the course! Our current class that we just completed is the Jewish Business course….
Joe Berman, whose first job was selling Stride Rite kids shoes at The Colonade Mall in Phoenix in 1987, was recently hired as the General Manager of the iconic The Thumb in Scottsdale. Joe has had a successful business career in sales management, corporate training, marketing, and running his own marketing and consultant business. As…
Originally posted in Arutz 7/Israel National News Two bomb threats were called into the Tucson Jewish Community Center in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday prompting an evacuation. According to KOLD News, Tucson police said that the JCC experienced a bomb threat by phone on Sunday afternoon, which led to the building being evacuated. But Arizona Rep. Alma…
Actor Josh Malina (West Wing, Scandal) and Rabbi Shira Stutman have teamed up to create a podcast about Judaism and life through a serious and not-so-serious lens. Malina is an outspoken social media Jewish activist and staunch supporter of Israel. Most people don’t know that he went to an Orthodox yeshiva and though he would…
