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
Thursday, March 19th at 7pm: Antisemitism: Here and Now by Deborah Lipstadt.
2019 NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD WINNER
Jewish Education and Identity Award
The award-winning author of The Eichmann Trial and Denial: Holocaust History on Trial gives us a penetrating and provocative analysis of the hate that will not die, focusing on its current, virulent incarnations on both the political right and left: from
white supremacist demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia, to mainstream enablers of antisemitism such as Donald Trump and Jeremy Corbyn, to a gay pride march in Chicago that expelled a group of women for carrying a Star of David banner.
Over the last decade there has been a noticeable uptick in antisemitic rhetoric and incidents by left-wing groups targeting Jewish students and Jewish organizations on American college campuses. And the reemergence of the white nationalist movement in America, complete with Nazi slogans and imagery, has been reminiscent of the horrific fascist displays of the 1930s. Throughout Europe, Jews have been attacked by terrorists, and some have been murdered.
Where is all this hatred coming from? Is there any significant difference between left-wing and right-wing antisemitism? What role has the anti-Zionist movement played? And what can be done to combat the latest manifestations of an ancient hatred? In a series of letters to an imagined college student and imagined colleague, both of whom are perplexed by this resurgence, acclaimed historian Deborah Lipstadt gives us her own superbly reasoned, brilliantly argued, and certain to be controversial responses to these troubling questions.
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.
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.
| Shabbat Dinner
Friday, March 20th, 4:45pm Scrumptious full course Shabbat dinner! Suggested minimum donation: $5 (to donate online click here.) RSVP REQUIRED: chani@sosaz.org or call 602-492-7670 |
New fitness class beginning on Saturday mornings 8:00am
Start your Saturday strong! Commit to balance training that will increase your strength and endurance while providing a complete body workout. BOSU (or both sides up) will incorporate circuits as well as group exercises designed to maximize use of this clever piece of equipment as a tool for functional fitness training. Be prepared to sweat!
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 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.
What will our Jewish Community look like in the future? Given the tensions that exist between the sacred and the secular (on a personal as well as communal perspective) there is much that might … could … should … will change over the near and far future. Though no one can predict for sure, join three of our community Rabbis for their perspective on the future of the Tucson Jewish Community; Rabbi Yossi Shemtov from Congregation Young Israel, Rabbi Robert Eisen from Congregation Anshei Israel, and Rabbi Thomas Louchheim from Congregation Or Chadash. Lecture will be followed by time for Q & A and light refreshments. Submit questions prior to the lecture and RSVP to Nanci at nlevy@handmaker.org.
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.