Ken Goodman | AZ Jewish Post
WEBApr 2, 2020 · Ken Goodman. Ken Goodman, Ph.D., 92, died March 12, 2020. A reading researcher and professor emeritus at the University of Arizona, Dr. Goodman was considered the founding father of the whole language approach to reading. He spent his earliest years in Chicago, moving to Detroit when he was 7 and graduating from Northwestern High School at age 15.
Conversion to Judaism: denomination by denomination
WEBKelman estimates the breakdown of students at his Orthodox conversion course in Manhattan as 30-35 percent converts who already converted outside of Orthodoxy, 30 percent relationship converts, 15 percent seekers and 15 percent drawn to Judaism for social reasons. The vast majority of Kelman’s students are women, mostly aged 25 to 40.
Handmaker announces partnership with Mobile Meals of Southern …
WEBFeb 19, 2021 · Late last year, Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging began a partnership with the ongoing Chabad of Tucson Kosher Meals on Wheels program to provide affordable Kosher Meals to those in need in our community. We are excited to announce an additional partnership between Handmaker, Chabad and Mobile ...
Shinshiniyot b’not mitzvah to precede farewell, AZ Jewish Post
WEBJun 14, 2019 · The Shabbat morning service at Temple Emanu-El is at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join in celebrating with the shinshinyot, and stay for the kiddush lunch afterward. For more information, or to contribute to the dairy/vegetarian lunch, call 327-4501. The farewell pool party also is free, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the J, 299-3000.
Tucson natives, plus Italian chef, make Frost gelato a hit
WEBJun 14, 2019 · The rest, as they say, is history. Frost shops are filled with goodies including 26 flavors of gelato, 12 flavors of sorbet, “Frostbites” (chocolate covered gelato bites) and other treats, such as coffee drinks. All inventory is made on site daily. “Our original Italian chef, Nazario Melchionda from Bologna, Italy, is still going strong ...
Nearly a Thousand Gather in Support of Israel at Tucson J
WEBOct 25, 2023 · This article is reprinted courtesy of Jewish News. A standing-room-only crowd of more than 900 people gathered in the sculpture garden of the Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson JCC) on Oct. 9 to show solidarity with Israel in the wake of unprecedented terrorist attacks. The evening of prayers and …
Or Chadash, Temple Emanu-El explore merger | AZ Jewish Post
WEBMar 20, 2020 · I n an era when non-Orthodox synagogues throughout the country have seen membership decline, two Reform synagogues in Tucson, Temple Emanu-El and Congregation Or Chadash, are considering joining forces. Temple Emanu-El, established in 1910, is the oldest synagogue in Arizona, while Or Chadash is celebrating its 25th year. After more than a year of exploration, last month both congregations ...
Reflecting on Ten Years at the Tucson J: As We Move Forward, We …
WEBJul 17, 2023 · Share via Twitter: Reflecting on Ten Years at the Tucson J: As We Move Forward, We Must Remind Ourselves Where We Have Been Share via Facebook: Reflecting on Ten Years at the Tucson J: As We Move Forward, We Must Remind Ourselves Where We Have Been Share via Email: Reflecting on Ten Years at the Tucson J: As We Move Forward, We Must Remind Ourselves Where We Have Been
Jewish Advisory Council Falls into Place at University of Arizona
WEBNov 13, 2023 · A graduate student named Murad Dervish allegedly entered the building housing Meixner’s department and shot and killed him on Oct. 5, 2022. He blamed Meixner and other professors, whom he also threatened, for being fired from his teaching assistant position and expelled from the university. The murder, …
Retired CEO parlays caring career into new leadership roles
WEBRetired CEO parlays caring career into new leadership roles. Terry Allen Perl started his career in 1969 operating summer camps and day programs for the physically and mentally challenged. The Baltimore native joined Chimes International, a multi-service agency for the disabled, as its first residential director in 1971.
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