Calendar

Feb
2
Fri
Hand to God @ Phoenix Theatre
Feb 2 @ 8:00 pm

A co-production with Stray Cat Theatre

The angst-ridden youth of Cypress, Texas spend their afternoons practicing Christian Puppet Ministry at the local church. When one of the puppets turns out to have a life of its own, all hell breaks loose. He may look like an innocent sock puppet, but Tyrone shocks the congregation with outrageous insinuations and exposes deep, dark secrets. Described by the New York Times as “darkly delightful,” Hand to God is a fast-paced irreverent comedy about love, grief, and what it means to be human.

Feb
3
Sat
Men’s Mishnah Class Saturdays @ Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Feb 3 @ 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
Feb 3 @ 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.

Simchat Shabbat @ Congregation Beth Israel
Feb 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Simchat Shabbat: Noon-1p.m., Join Gesher Disability Resources (formerly Council For Jews With Special Needs) for our monthly Simchat Shabbat service. This month we will be at Congregation Beth Israel (CBI), 10460 North 56th Street in Scottsdale. Simchat Shabbat is a FREE and fun service where all are welcome. Reservations for Simchat Shabbat are not required but appreciated. Please call the Gesher offices at (480) 629-5343 or send an e-mail to jacquelyn@gesherdr.org to let us know when you will be joining us, how many in your party, or for any questions.

It’s Only a Play @ Phoenix Theatre
Feb 3 @ 2:00 pm

Written by Tony® Award winner Terrence McNally, It’s Only a Play is a celebration of theatre at its best and theatre people at their not-so-best. The show takes place on opening night of Peter Austin’s new play. At the home of his wealthy producer, Peter is joined by his best friend, the show’s aging starlet, the director, and a drama critic, as the unlikely group anxiously awaits the late-night newspaper reviews. It’s Only a Play promises kooky characters and big laughs in a rare comedy that’s as smart as it is funny!

Hand to God @ Phoenix Theatre
Feb 3 @ 3:00 pm

A co-production with Stray Cat Theatre

The angst-ridden youth of Cypress, Texas spend their afternoons practicing Christian Puppet Ministry at the local church. When one of the puppets turns out to have a life of its own, all hell breaks loose. He may look like an innocent sock puppet, but Tyrone shocks the congregation with outrageous insinuations and exposes deep, dark secrets. Described by the New York Times as “darkly delightful,” Hand to God is a fast-paced irreverent comedy about love, grief, and what it means to be human.

It’s Only a Play @ Phoenix Theatre
Feb 3 @ 7:30 pm

Written by Tony® Award winner Terrence McNally, It’s Only a Play is a celebration of theatre at its best and theatre people at their not-so-best. The show takes place on opening night of Peter Austin’s new play. At the home of his wealthy producer, Peter is joined by his best friend, the show’s aging starlet, the director, and a drama critic, as the unlikely group anxiously awaits the late-night newspaper reviews. It’s Only a Play promises kooky characters and big laughs in a rare comedy that’s as smart as it is funny!

Hand to God @ Phoenix Theatre
Feb 3 @ 8:00 pm

A co-production with Stray Cat Theatre

The angst-ridden youth of Cypress, Texas spend their afternoons practicing Christian Puppet Ministry at the local church. When one of the puppets turns out to have a life of its own, all hell breaks loose. He may look like an innocent sock puppet, but Tyrone shocks the congregation with outrageous insinuations and exposes deep, dark secrets. Described by the New York Times as “darkly delightful,” Hand to God is a fast-paced irreverent comedy about love, grief, and what it means to be human.

Feb
4
Sun
Tu B’Shevat in the Park @ McDonald Park
Feb 4 @ 9:30 am

Tu B’Shevat in the Park, Sunday, Feb. 4, 9:30am, McDonald Park (Catalina Hwy/Harrison)
Trees are regarded as special gifts from God and are symbols of goodness and nobility. We observe Tu B’Shevat by eating fruits grown on trees from the Land of Israel.

Join us for this family program open to all in which attendees will participate in the stations of a Seder, Israeli dancing, a craft project, parsley planting, an environmental activity nature walk/”Pause & Pray” and snack. (NOTE: All Religious School & Kadima families are asked to attend as there will not be class/lounge held at the synagogue.)

“The 40-Day Challenge” – Make Happiness Happen with Esther Becker (Series 3) @ Southwest Torah Institute/Women's Academy of Jewish Studies
Feb 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Jewish wisdom teaches that it takes 40 days to form a habit. The same is true for molding character and how we look at life. In six 45 minute sessions with Esther Becker held on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, “The 40-day Challenge” is an ongoing series providing women with an engaging systematic approach to successfully integrate positive life enhancing attitudes. Our newest program “Make Happiness Happen” begins on Sunday, January 7th. The program is free and open to all women in the Tucson Jewish community.

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