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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.

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.

Everyone is welcome to participate! Check-in begins at 9:00am, with play beginning at 9:30am sharp, followed by lunch at 12:30pm. Play resumes at 1:30pm, with prizes awarded at 3:30pm. $36 entry fee includes lunch, game and prizes for the top three scorers, plus each round winner gets a prize. All proceeds benefit CAI's United Synagogue Youth. Registration & payment required Continue Reading

A comprehensive introduction to Jewish concepts, texts, theology, history, calendar, holidays, life-cycle events and culture taught in an interactive and participatory style by Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon. Learn the basics of Judaism, and explore the central books of Jewish tradition, including the Torah, Prophets, Writings, Mishna, Gemara, Midrash, Codes and Liturgy. This Congregation Beit Simch class is a required course Continue Reading

  Tish is one of our nation's finest & most important contemporary folk singers. Joining her are special guests Minute2Minute and Matt & Rebekah Rolland. A fundraiser for Tucson Kitchen Musician's Association.

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.

Learn Hebrew in the new year—2019! Have you always wanted to learn to read Hebrew, yet don’t want to spend years studying? This class is for you! In this two-day intensive—interactive class you’ll learn to read Hebrew including: letters, and vowels and gain some basic vocabulary skills. The course is four hours Sunday, January 20th from 2:30–6:30 pm, and 2 1/2 Continue Reading

"Along the Talmudic Trail" is an ongoing Talmud class for men ages 18-40, designed to move your mind and heart. This free class includes a free dinner.

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.

Join us in the beautiful weather as we celebrate the New Year of the Tress with a community-wide BBQ in the park. Come and enjoy food, music, and meet new friends in the Northwest! RSVP to www.jfsa.org/bbqinthepark or call the Olson Center for Jewish Life in the Northwest at (520)505-4161

"Along the Talmudic Trail" is an ongoing Talmud class for men 40+, designed to move your mind and heart. This free class includes a free dinner.

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.

Has it been a year, or years since taking a Hebrew course? Finding it difficult to tell bet from a vet or a ף from a פ or the pronunciation of צ vs ע or simply forgotten some of the letters or vowels and need a Hebrew Refresher? This class is for you! This one-session class promises to help you Continue Reading

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.

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Helen Cohn, Congregation M'Kor Hayim From biblical days until now, names identify us and perhaps also create our destiny. Join Rabbi Helen Cohn as we explore the deeper meaning and connections given by our names. Thursday, January 24, 2019 || 12:00pm The Ruth & Irving Olson Center for Jewish Life 190 W Magee Rd., Ste. Continue Reading

Makeup Party for Boomer and Beyond Women: Learn and Practice Techniques With Your Makeup- The right makeup and techniques can erase 5-20 years! BRING YOUR OWN MAKEUP so you can learn the right makeup techniques and practice these techniques in class. You can also volunteer for an eye, eyebrow or cheek in-class demonstration. So you can later reference what products Continue Reading

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.

Get a "life lift" every Friday! Join Rabbi Becker for stimulating and provocative discussions based on the Torah portion, the Talmud and commentaries. Each week participants together will "plunge" into the sacred texts leading to challenging questions and healthy debate. In our pursuit of truth our thoughts crystallize and we emerge each week with "breakthrough" lessons that reshape our values, Continue Reading

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.

We are taught to read the Torah Portion of the week, each week, twice: In/From the Torah text (Shnayim Mikra), and again in translation (Targum Shlishi) to ensure that we understand both the form and the function of Torah – what it teaches, and how it can be applied. Following the Kiddush, six Southern Arizona firefighters recently returned from Israel Continue Reading

Secular Humanist Jewish Circle Tu B'Shvat Presentation: Lori Ann Burd. In honor of Tu B’Shvat, the Birthday of Trees, let us reflect on our relationship with nature and our environment and revel in the wonderment of the magnificent biodiversity that surrounds us. And let us respect our moral obligation to protect our environment and learn about actions we can take. Please bring Continue Reading

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.

Learn about the form and function of our SHABBAT Morning Service. We’ll look at the structure of the service, as well as the meaning (“intention”) of the more significant sections. There is a reason why we refer to our prayerbook as a SIDDUR (which means “order”) … and that “reason” was never meant to be a secret. Join us and Continue Reading

A comprehensive introduction to Jewish concepts, texts, theology, history, calendar, holidays, life-cycle events and culture taught in an interactive and participatory style by Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon. Learn the basics of Judaism, and explore the central books of Jewish tradition, including the Torah, Prophets, Writings, Mishna, Gemara, Midrash, Codes and Liturgy. This Congregation Beit Simch class is a required course Continue Reading

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.

  Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Louchheim "Reform Judaism reflects our changing times and takes a leadership role in recognizing and effecting change." Bring a lunch and join the discussion!

In partnership with Tucson Desert Song Festival, Festival Director, George Hanson, will lead a discussion with a distinguished panel of guests including TSO Music Director Jose Luis Gomez, composer Dan Asia, and Israeli guitarist and composer Adam del Monte. Tango, Zarzuela and the Jewish Latino experience will be part of the conversation. Performances of various Latin songs will round out Continue Reading

Monday, January 28, 2019 @ 7:00 pm Tucson Desert Song Festival Panel Discussion: “What is Latin Style?” In partnership with Tucson Desert Song Festival, Festival Director, George Hanson, will lead a discussion with a distinguished panel of guests including TSO Music Director Jose Luis Gomez, composer Dan Asia, and Israeli guitarist and composer Adam del Monte. Tango, Zarzuela and the Continue Reading

"Along the Talmudic Trail" is an ongoing Talmud class for men ages 18-40, designed to move your mind and heart. This free class includes a free dinner.

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.