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Tuition cost per year $425.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Sharon Glassberg, 520-577-9393, sglassberg@jfsa.org
Spring Semester: Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity with Amy Hirshberg Lederman. Tuition: $125 + $25 book fee.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Sharon Glassberg, 520-577-9393, sglassberg@jfsa.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Location: Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging, 2221 N Rosemont Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Contact: Hillary Lyons, , education@chaverim.net
Spring Semester: Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity with Amy Hirshberg Lederman. Tuition: $125 + $25 book fee.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Sharon Glassberg, 520-577-9393, sglassberg@jfsa.org
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Jeanne Davenport, 626-5759, jus@u.arizona.edu
Fun, interactive class for parent(s) & children 6 to 24 months in age. Includes indoor & outdoor play, group discussions, snacks & more. $7.00/session.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lynne Falkow-Strauss, 520-745-5550 x229, lynne@caiaz.org
"Identity & Assimilation in the Work of 3 Jewish Classical Composers: Mendelssohn, Mahler, and Schoenberg" with Thomas Kovach. In this series of lectures we will examine the historical context in which these composers lived and worked, and how their Jewish identities shaped their lives and their music. It's true that all three composers were baptized, but they were widely regarded as Jews by their contemporaries. We will consider the question of to what extent this "assignment" was internalized and to wh
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Jeanne Davenport, 626-5759, jus@u.arizona.edu
Professor Emeritus and former head of the AZ Canter for Judaic Studies, Leonard Dinnerstein will discuss anti-Semitism in the US, post Holocaust policies of the US government, and immigration to the US. Prof Dinnerstein is the author of many books, including "The Leo Frank Case" and "The History of Anti-Semitism." Cost $36. Contact Judaic Studies to register.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Jeanne Davenport, 626-5759, jus@u.arizona.edu
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Talmud Study with Dr. Eliot Barron - explore this treasure trove of Jewish wisdom, lore and legend. Ongoing discussion group. Free and open to all.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: JoAnne Naef, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Dr. Alexander Tentser explores influences of Eastern European Jewish musicians & Kletzmer on classical Russian music in 19 & 20th centuries.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: Karen Naef, 520-327-4501,
Classes taught by CAI's clergy. Topic TBD.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Rabbi Robert Eisen, 745-5550 x230, rabbi@caiaz.org
Fun, interactive class for parent(s) & children 6 to 24 months of age. Includes indoor & outdoor play, group discussions, snacks & more. $7.00/session.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lynne Falkow-Strauss, 520-745-5550 x229, lynne@caiaz.org
Explore this great medieval compendium of mysticism, myth and esoteric teaching with Rabbi Samuel Cohon in this interactive discussion class. $40 temple members, $55 non-members.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: JoAnne Naef, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Tot Shabbat Dinner and Service led by Rabbi Benjamin Sharff.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: Mila Anderson, 520-327-4501, mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Annual event in which more than 800 synagogues across North America & Canada participate simultaneously in a traditional Shabbat service & dinner. Practicing & non-practicing Jews alike are invited to rejoice. Price for dinner TBD. Service at 5:45pm & dinner at 6:30pm.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Barb Neuman, 520-745-5550 ext 242, barb@caiaz.org
Led by Rabbis Robert Eisen & Kelley Gludt, this service for families with young children includes stories and songs. Kid-friendly dinner following service for a nominal fee of $20 per family.
Location: Chabad House of Tucson, 1315 N Mountain, Tucson, AZ 85719
Contact: Lynne Falkow-Strauss, 520-745-5550 x229, lynne@caiaz.org
Group meeting at synagogue followed by dinner at nearby restaurant. Fee: cost of dinner only.
Location: CAI, 5550 E. Fifth Street, , Select State
Contact: Lew Crane, 750-1541, lewiscrane@cox.net
A special family Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Stephanie Aaron and Cantorial Soloist, Karla Ember.
Location: Congregation Chaverim, 5901 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Sheryl Sitser, 520-320-1015, admin@chaverim.net
Bring your friends and family and join Or Chadash as we help bring in Shabbat with a musical touch! Come see the Or Chadash Klezmer band perform live and have a good ol', toe-tappin' time. Don't worry if you can't make this Friday Night LIVE! because it continues through May 2010 on the first Friday of each month.
Location: Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging, 2221 N Rosemont Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Contact: Skye Gentry, 512-8500, office@orchadash-tucson.org
Held once a month and open to everyone. Selected books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content are shared. Most discussions take place Shabbat afternoons vollowing Kiddush. Moderators facilitate each discussion. FREE
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Vicki Kaufman, 298-0190, vickauf@juno.com
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Kosher for Passover wine tasting and auction.
Location: Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Sarah Frieden, 577-1171, betshalom@comcast.net
Open discussion about what Judaism has to say regarding the worries, problmes, and controversies of life today. FREE
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Rabbi Robert Eisen, 745-5550 x230, rabbi@caiaz.org
CAI's Men's Club provides educational, social and communal service for all members of the synagogue. Monthly Sunday breakfast meetings offer delicious food, excellent speakers and fellowship. Annual dues are $40, guests $4.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lew Crane, 750-1541, lewiscrane@cox.net
Dr. Harriet Katz presents “Key Tips on Getting Your Resume Picked,” how to strengthen your presentation on paper and make it through the first cut. Free and open to all. Bring your resume with you to work on.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson,
Contact: Mila Anderson, 520-327-4501, mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Location: TBD, , , Select State
Contact: Karen Graham, 577-9393 ext 118, kgraham@jfsa.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
7th Annual Muslim-Jewish PeaceWalk Tucson, March 7, 2010 Pre-registration is not required and there is no registration fee.
Location: From Al Huda Islamic school to congregation Ner Tamid, Begins at Al Huda Islamic School, 2800 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ
Contact: Dina Afek, 520-404-1988, dina@sonoracohousing.com
Western-themed fundraiser to benefit the Esther B. Feldman Preschool/Kindergarten to include dinner, entertainment, dancing, a raffle & live auction. Dinner-adults $12; children under 12 $6; children under 2 free. Raffle tickets $10 each or 3/$25 available at CAI.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lynne Falkow-Strauss, 520-745-5550 x229, lynne@caiaz.org
Cost: TBD
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Betsy Cowan, 299-3000 x106, bcowan@tucsonjcc.org
Tuition cost per year $425.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Sharon Glassberg, 520-577-9393, sglassberg@jfsa.org
Spring Semester: Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity with Amy Hirshberg Lederman. Tuition: $125 + $25 book fee.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Sharon Glassberg, 520-577-9393, sglassberg@jfsa.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Spring Semester: Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity with Amy Hirshberg Lederman. Tuition: $125 + $25 book fee.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Sharon Glassberg, 520-577-9393, sglassberg@jfsa.org
Fun, interactive class for parent(s) & children 6 to 24 months in age. Includes indoor & outdoor play, group discussions, snacks & more. $7.00/session.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lynne Falkow-Strauss, 520-745-5550 x229, lynne@caiaz.org
"Identity & Assimilation in the Work of 3 Jewish Classical Composers: Mendelssohn, Mahler, and Schoenberg" with Thomas Kovach. In this series of lectures we will examine the historical context in which these composers lived and worked, and how their Jewish identities shaped their lives and their music. It's true that all three composers were baptized, but they were widely regarded as Jews by their contemporaries. We will consider the question of to what extent this "assignment" was internalized and to wh
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Jeanne Davenport, 626-5759, jus@u.arizona.edu
Professor Emeritus and former head of the AZ Canter for Judaic Studies, Leonard Dinnerstein will discuss anti-Semitism in the US, post Holocaust policies of the US government, and immigration to the US. Prof Dinnerstein is the author of many books, including "The Leo Frank Case" and "The History of Anti-Semitism." Cost $36. Contact Judaic Studies to register.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Jeanne Davenport, 626-5759, jus@u.arizona.edu
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
This is a class for people who want to journey to Adult B'nai Mitzvah, are interested in becoming part of the Jewish people, or are Jews who want to explore what it means to be a Jew in these scintillating and often, disturbing times. We will study Hebrew, Torah, Prayer and Holidays. Taught by Rabbi Stephanie Aaron.
Location: Congregation Chaverim, 5901 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Sheryl Sitser, 520-320-1015, admin@chaverim.net
Rei'ut Jewish Singles 50-70: meet for 'happy hour' at Buddy's, then walk to Crossroads theater for $1 movie (pick a movie at dinner). RSVP to Diane at dianeellenm@bellsouth.net
Location: Buddy's, Crossroads Plaza, NE corner of Grant and Swan, Tucson,
Contact: Gail Ben-Jamin, 520-544-3602, gailbj@earthlink.net
Talmud Study with Dr. Eliot Barron - explore this treasure trove of Jewish wisdom, lore and legend. Ongoing discussion group. Free and open to all.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: JoAnne Naef, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Catered luncheon with guest speaker. Cost TBD.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Hannah Meyerson, 721-4448, hmeyers2@aol.com
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Dr. Alexander Tentser explores influences of Eastern European Jewish musicians & Kletzmer on classical Russian music in 19 & 20th centuries.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: Karen Naef, 520-327-4501,
Classes taught by CAI's clergy. Topic TBD.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Rabbi Robert Eisen, 745-5550 x230, rabbi@caiaz.org
Fun, interactive class for parent(s) & children 6 to 24 months of age. Includes indoor & outdoor play, group discussions, snacks & more. $7.00/session.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lynne Falkow-Strauss, 520-745-5550 x229, lynne@caiaz.org
Explore this great medieval compendium of mysticism, myth and esoteric teaching with Rabbi Samuel Cohon in this interactive discussion class. $40 temple members, $55 non-members.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: JoAnne Naef, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
We will examine the 20th century through the works of ten Jewish authors; each one representing one decade of the last century. We will be reading the works of three Nobel Laureates. Come reflect on this previous century that saw so much change in the life of the Jewish people through the eyes of the writers who lived it and wrote about it.
Location: Congregation Chaverim, 5901 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Sheryl Sitser, 520-320-1015, admin@chaverim.net
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Services, Shabbat dinner & guest speaker. Friday service at 5:45pm; dinner 6:30pm; presentation 7:30pm. Saturday presentation at 10:30am. Cost for dinner only TBD.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Rabbi Robert Eisen, 745-5550 x230, rabbi@caiaz.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Celebrate Temple Emanu-El's 100th birthday, go back 100 years - make wooden toys to keep, giant cake w/ 100 candles, watch earliest cartoons, dairy potluck dinner.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd, Tucson,
Contact: Mila Anderson, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Cost: TBD
Location: Fox Theater, 17 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701
Contact: Moshe Babel-Pour, 299-3000 x291, mbabelpour@tucsonjcc.org
Rei'ut Jewish Singles 50-70: Unforgettable concert by Israeli superstar David Broza at the Fox Theater - if we have 20 people, we get 20% off. Call Gail asap.
Location: Fox Theater, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson,
Contact: Gail Ben-Jamin, 520-544-3602, gailbj@earthlink.net
Open discussion about what Judaism has to say regarding the worries, problmes, and controversies of life today. FREE
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Rabbi Robert Eisen, 745-5550 x230, rabbi@caiaz.org
Cost TBD.
Location: Congregation Chofetz Chayim, 5150 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Esther Becker, 747-7780, Esther@chofetz.org
This year, put on your own Passover Seder. Learn everything you need to know at this Model Seder class with Rabbi Benjamin Sharff. All are welcome. childcare available w/ RSVP.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson,
Contact: Mila Anderson, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Rei'ut Jewish Singles 50-70: Brunch and guest speaker Lena Saradnik, former AZ State Representative "Think Globally, Act Locally." Free if RSVP before 3/12, after - $5.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson,
Contact: Gail Ben-Jamin, 520-544-3602, gailbj@earthlink.net
Guests must be invited by member OR by calling Jennifer Grant.
Location: Skyline Country Club, 5200 E St. Andrews Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Jennifer Miller Grant, 520-299-2410, dcaucus@dakotacom.net
Paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, books, textiles & more. Meet the artists! Free & open to the public.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lanny Colton, 745-5550 x226, admindir@caiaz.org
In its second year, RHIAGT is a program that uses Jewish teachings to help pre-teen and teenage girls make healthy life choices and to strengthen their Jewish identity, leadership skills and self-esteem. Autumn Wiley, Doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the U of A with a background in Women's Studies, leads the group, which will be made up of girls who are entering 6th & 7th grades this fall.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Rabbi Robert Eisen, 745-5550 x230, rabbi@caiaz.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
Tuition cost per year $425.
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd (Dodge & River), Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Sharon Glassberg, 520-577-9393, sglassberg@jfsa.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
For Women only. Cost TBD.
Location: Congregation Chofetz Chayim, 5150 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Esther Becker, 747-7780, Esther@chofetz.org
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Fun, interactive class for parent(s) & children 6 to 24 months in age. Includes indoor & outdoor play, group discussions, snacks & more. $7.00/session.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lynne Falkow-Strauss, 520-745-5550 x229, lynne@caiaz.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
We will begin at the beginning with Abraham and Sarah and journey together until we reach 2009, 5770. Then we will explore our individual family roots by going on a genealogical trip together! Come join us for an informative and amazing look at who we are and why we are. Taught by Rabbi Stephanie Aaron.
Location: Congregation Chaverim, 5901 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Sheryl Sitser, 520-320-1015, admin@chaverim.net
Talmud Study with Dr. Eliot Barron - explore this treasure trove of Jewish wisdom, lore and legend. Ongoing discussion group. Free and open to all.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: JoAnne Naef, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 mila@templeemanueltucson.org
An informal learning experience as Rabbi Eisen brings a different topic for discussion to every Lunch & Learn. It could be a hot topic in the news, something Torah-related, or a subject of Judaic concern in the world. Bring your own dairy lunch; beverages & dessert are provided at no charge.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Sandy Bromblich, 520-745-5550 ext 225, clergysecretary@caiaz.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com
The event will take place at a private home. Please call Naomi Weiner for directions at 322-9544.
Location: private home, , , Select State
Contact: Naomi Weiner, 322-9544, director@aifltucson.org
Students artwork for grades K-8.
Location: Tucson Hebrew Academy, 3888 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Arthur Yarelberg, 529-3888,
Classes taught by CAI's clergy. Topic TBD.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Rabbi Robert Eisen, 745-5550 x230, rabbi@caiaz.org
Steve Werlin examines the vast array of Jewish art works that decorated synagogues, tombs and homes, important symbols and motifs. $40 Temple members, $55 non-members.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club, Tucson,
Contact: JoAnne Naef, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 jnaef@templeemanueltucson.org
Sefer book Club discusses "The Year of Living Biblically" by Al Jacobs. Rabbi Samuel Cohon leads stimulating discussion, insight, & great coffee.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club, Tucson,
Contact: JoAnne Naef, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 jnaef@templeemanueltucson.org
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: JoAnne Jaef, 520-327-4501,
small fee to cover breakfast
Location: TBD, , , Select State
Contact: Naomi Weiner, 322-9544, director@aifltucson.org
Fun, interactive class for parent(s) & children 6 to 24 months of age. Includes indoor & outdoor play, group discussions, snacks & more. $7.00/session.
Location: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact: Lynne Falkow-Strauss, 520-745-5550 x229, lynne@caiaz.org
Explore this great medieval compendium of mysticism, myth and esoteric teaching with Rabbi Samuel Cohon in this interactive discussion class. $40 temple members, $55 non-members.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716
Contact: JoAnne Naef, 520-327-4501, 520-327-4504 mila@templeemanueltucson.org
Location: Jewish Heritage Center/Museum, 565 S. Stone Avenue, , Select State
Contact: Eileen Warshaw, , jhc@theriver.com