Calendar

Nov
21
Thu
Mature Mavens Dinner Out
Nov 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Make new friends – visit with others — Join us for our monthly dinner out at a selected restaurant.

Please call Bunnye at 602-371-3744 to be seated with the group.

Third Thursday – singles and couples welcome

Jewishness in a Time of Crisis: Lessons from Weimar Germany @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Explore the meaningful ways that German Jews have constructed new modes of flourishing in the midst of cultural and political instability as they recall the horrific past while making sense of present Jewish identity. Discussion led by Professor Paul E. Nahme, Ph.D., Dorot Assistant Professor of Judaic Studies and Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Brown University. This event is presented in partnership with the ASU Jewish Studies Program. Please be advised that your contact information will be shared with ASU.

Free

Register here

Nov
22
Fri
Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Nov 22 @ 6:15 am – 7:15 am

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker, Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM and Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.

Gallery Chat: Lovers in the Shadow of the Shoah @ Jewish History Museum
Nov 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

A READING AND DISCUSSION OF POETRY, JOURNALS, AND CORRESPONDENCE OF JEWS DURING AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE HOLOCAUST THAT SHOW THE POWER OF OUR HUMAN DESIRE IN THE DARKEST OF HOURS.

Featuring the writing of Hannah Arendt, Paul Celan, Muriel Ruykeyser, Primo Levi, Manfred Lewin, and others

Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute
Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm

Get a “life lift” every Friday! Join Rabbi Becker for stimulating and provocative discussions based on the Torah portion, the Talmud and commentaries. Each week participants together will “plunge” into the sacred texts leading to challenging questions and healthy debate. In our pursuit of truth our thoughts crystallize and we emerge each week with “breakthrough” lessons that reshape our values, enhance our character and bring refreshing new meaning to our lives.

Contact Rabbi Becker at 520-747-7780 for more information. The program is free and open to all men and women in the Tucson Jewish community.

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Gratitude Shabbat Celebration Services @ Congregation Beit Simcha
Nov 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join Congregation Beit Simcha for a unique celebration of Shabbat highlighting gratitude: what we each have to give thanks for in this season of Thanksgiving. Rabbi Sam Cohon leads a musical Shabbat with a special sharing of gratitude in the service itself, followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat.

Nov
23
Sat
Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Nov 23 @ 8:15 am – 9:15 am

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.

Camp Shabbat @ Congregation Bet Shalom
Nov 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson  from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call 520-577-1171 or rabbi@cbsaz.org.

Kids Night Out – Kids Kontests @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Nov 23 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Kids grades Pre-K-4 come join us for friendly competitions including racing, hooping, stacking, dancing even eating!  Tonight everything is a contest and everyone is a winner.

Guests: $25

$5.00 more after 5pm Monday the week of KNO

Questions? Please contact youth@vosjcc.org

To register please visit vosjcc.org/knoschool

Tween Night Lounge: Game On! @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Nov 23 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tonight tweens get it all! From eating pizza and ice cream to getting their game on with obstacles, relays and video games!

Grades 5-8

Members: $20

Guests: $30

For more information or to register visit our Programs Page or call the Membership desk at 480-481-7090

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