Calendar

Mar
17
Tue
Tucson Mezuzah Week
Mar 17 @ 9:00 am

For the first time in Tucson, everyone in the Jewish community has an opportunity to have their mezuzahs checked!

March 15-19th, Rabbi Moshe Peretz Gilden – a certified scribe from the Milwaukee Kollel – will be at Congregation Chofetz Chayim to check mezuzahs.

Email Rabbi Becker at yzbecker@me.com to set up your appointment. Please indicate the number of mezuzahs. The cost is $10 per mezuzah for inspection and replacement mezuzas are available for sale.

Join us Sunday, March 15, 5-6 p.m. – Rabbi Gilden will present a forum on the detailed training of a scribe, as well as what the scribe looks for in checking a Torah, mezuzah or tefillin and mezuzah placement in homes and private property. This event is free and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by March 11th at www.tuscontorah.org/mezuzah

JBN Networking Lunch
Mar 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

On the first and third Tuesday of every month Jewish Business Network of Arizona (JBN AZ) members and their guests gather for lunch, education and networking in Scottsdale.

If you are Jewish and looking to network with other Jewish business professionals contact our event organizer about attending this meeting as a guest OR for information about membership.

To learn more about our group and our event speakers visit our website JBNAZ.org.

Begged and Borrowed @ JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment, inside The Palazzo
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

On Tuesday, March 17 at 1:00 PM, the CSE will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with “Begged and Borrowed,” a Celtic music duo featuring Shannon Schumann (harp, flute, whistles, and vocals) and Rick Boyle (bouzouki, guitar, and vocals).  Drawing their inspiration from the deep well of Irish, Scottish, and Irish-American tunes and songs, they’ll delight with traditional dance tunes, jigs and reels.

There are no charges for the events, but RSVPs are appreciated to carol.goldstein@jfcsaz.org or call 602-943-2198.

The CSE, under the auspices of Jewish Family & Children’s Service, is free and open to all older adults in the community regardless of background.  You do not have to be a resident at The Palazzo to participate.  Lunch is available for $5.00 with reservation.

Knitting Circle at The J @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Mar 17 @ 1:30 pm

Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.481.7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org

Kid Goat Yoga (Ages 5-11) @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Mar 17 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Stretch! Relax! Breathe! All with goats! Children are constantly moving from the time they get up in the morning to the time they go to sleep at night. With our Goat Yoga Workshop your children will be able to take the time to stretch out their muscles they use while playing every day.

Mar
18
Wed
Men’s Mishnah Class Mon-Fri @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Mar 18 @ 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.

Tucson Mezuzah Week
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am

For the first time in Tucson, everyone in the Jewish community has an opportunity to have their mezuzahs checked!

March 15-19th, Rabbi Moshe Peretz Gilden – a certified scribe from the Milwaukee Kollel – will be at Congregation Chofetz Chayim to check mezuzahs.

Email Rabbi Becker at yzbecker@me.com to set up your appointment. Please indicate the number of mezuzahs. The cost is $10 per mezuzah for inspection and replacement mezuzas are available for sale.

Join us Sunday, March 15, 5-6 p.m. – Rabbi Gilden will present a forum on the detailed training of a scribe, as well as what the scribe looks for in checking a Torah, mezuzah or tefillin and mezuzah placement in homes and private property. This event is free and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by March 11th at www.tuscontorah.org/mezuzah

Walkin’ Wednesdays-The J’s Walking Club @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Get Fit and make friends! Join the J Walkers for a brisk 1.5-mile walk through The J neighborhood. Bring water, wear your walking shoes and meet us every Wednesday morning at the flagpole. Strollers, dogs and all walking paces are welcomed.

Members: Free.

For more information, contact Kristina at 480.481.1797 or kristinab@vosjcc.org

Jewish Study Group: Nosh & Knowledge @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Explore a variety of non-political Jewish topics, including people, history, current events, laws, culture, humor, food and Israel.  Each participant reads a section of a select article, which is followed by spirited discussion.  No extensive knowledge of Judaism is required.  Free.  Information and registration: Bob Kalish, 602.375.3660 or joboaz@cox.net.

Northwest Weekly Mah Jongg Game @ The Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life
Mar 18 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

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