The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, in partnership with the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities and Yala Young Leaders, hosted a virtual conference on hate speech on addressing rising levels of the problem in society. The workshop aimed to educate youth on the different forms of hate, the impact it has on individuals as…
In the past few weeks, there has been a disturbing rise in antisemitism across the United States. Israeli American and Jewish American students have experienced more and more cases of bias, harassment and discrimination in their schools. The Israeli-American Council (IAC) recently launched a website, called School Watch, which is designed to contribute to a…
Photo: Arizona Helping Hands warehouse, which supplies foster children and families with needed supplies. Arizona Helping Hands board of directors has announced that Dan Shufelt, president and CEO, will be retiring after seven years of leading the organization. “It’s time to move on to another phase in my life, taking pride in all that has…
Photo: Tucson native, Claire Thai, an alumna of TSO’s Young Composers Project as well as an internationally recognized harpist will perform the world premiere of her harp concerto during TSO’s season. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has announced a season of 33 orchestral performances starting September 24, 2021. In a newly-renovated Tucson Music Hall, Music Director…
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is pleased to announce its 2021 Summer Music Series. This year’s series is called “Jews and Jazz” and will feature one virtual concert and two live onsite performances at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center. All onsite performances will follow Covid-19 protocols as determined by the CDC and Arizona Department of…
Repair the World and Hillel International’s efforts to mobilize thousands of college students in meaningful volunteer service and learning through the national Serve the Moment initiative resulted in successful mobilization and activation on almost 100 campuses worldwide. Both organizations are exploring the expansion of the project following its initial pilot year. “The success and overwhelming response to this…
The Orthodox Union’s Semichas Chaver Program, the popular practical halacha learning initiative, has kicked off its latest season with 23 additional learning groups, bringing the program’s total to 96 across the globe. This series of learning focuses on practical halacha surrounding Shabbos, including those related to cleaning garments, opening packages, sorting and other household issues. Founded in 2017…
While the spread of weevils has become an existential threat for palm trees around the world, a team of Ben-Gurion University researchers has developed a new global monitoring system for automatic palm tree infestation. The Red Palm Weevil, a type of beetle, lays its eggs inside the palm tree and its larvae feeds on the…
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern Arizona has announced that they’ve merged with Divorce Recovery, Inc. to offer individuals and families of Southern Arizona the support, guidance, and resources needed while going through a divorce or separation. JFCS has acquired Divorce Recovery’s assets and resources, and the merged agencies will operate under the CEO…
One of the industry’s leading restaurateurs and premier hospitality brand developers, Sam Fox, is making his official foray into the luxury hospitality industry with the announcement of his internationally inspired hotel, The Global Ambassador. Located at 4455 E Camelback Road in Phoenix, The Global Ambassador will combine a refined and elevated hospitality experience that is created…
