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Welcome to the Israel Center of Tucson!

The Israel Center is Tucson's central resource for all things Israeli.  From Israel travel information to cultural programs, community dialogues, and innovative Tucson-Israel Partnerships, the Israel Center is a living bridge between the people and institutions of Tucson and Israel. 

The Israel Center is a joint project of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona and the Tucson Jewish Community Center, in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Gelbart Family Farewell

Join the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, the Tucson Jewish Community Center and the community as we say Thank you and Farewell to our Shaliach Guy Gelbart and his family.

Wednesday, May 22, 5-7 pm at the Tucson JCC. Light Israeli Dinner, Music, Food, Inflatables, fun and Farewells. RSVP by May 17 to Jennifer Ferrell or call 577-9393 ext 133.

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Heartbeat of Israel Series

CONCERTS • LECTURES • PARTIES • FESTIVALS • FILMS
Help us bring Israel to Tucson! Become a HeartBeat of Israel sponsor! The HeartBeat of Israel will offer Israel education
through cultural programs, lectures and family fun events. Sponsors will enjoy all the benefits of previous years pass holders: free admission, film festival tickets, preferred seating when available and new this year…recognition at each HeartBeat event! By becoming a sponsor you will help our Jewish community keep Israel at heart! Event naming opportunities are available!  Please contact israelcenter@jfsa.org or call 577-9393 ext 133 for details

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What is TIPS?

If you want to go quickly, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.”
- african proverb

Over A Decade of Caring

The TIPS Partnership is at the heart of the relationship between Tucson, Israel, Phoenix and Seattle. TIPS brings together volunteers from these Jewish federations with the people of Kiryat Malachi and Hof Ashkelon to develop one of Israel’s most economically challenged regions. Read all it

Planning a Trip to Israel

This document is a way to begin planning your visit to Israel.  It contains websites and contact information about tourism, study, volunteer programs (both short and long term) and Israel's history, government and people.

Click here for information. 

Guy Gelbart
Community Shaliach & Israel Center Director

3822 E River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
ggelbart@jfsa.org
Tel: (520) 577-9393x132  Fax:(520) 577-0734

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