What Jewish law really says about abortion | AZ Jewish Post
WEBMay 31, 2019 — Ephraim Sherman (Courtesy of Sherman) – Alabama and Georgia have passed laws recently that limit or forbid abortions in unprecedented ways, joining a growing number of states that are attempting to dramatically restrict abortion accessDuring these charged times, it is appropriate for the Jewish community to remind ourselves that halacha (Jewish law) has a nuanced view of abortion.
New Torah Center Aims to Expand Jewish Learning in Tucson
WEBMar 1, 2024 — The TTC has been warmly received, Palgon says, with at least 20 new people at each of its events. Its Hanukkah event, held at the Harvey and Deanna Evenchik Center for Jewish Philanthropy, home of JPSA, drew 115 adults, he says. Sara Heisler, holding the lulav and etrog, conducts a Tucson Torah Center Sukkot …
Local scholar finds wisdom in Mi Shebeirach, the Jewish prayer for ...
WEBApr 17, 2020 — The Mi Shebeirach recognizes that healing, too, happens on many different levels, and it reminds us that, as we move through this strange time, we need to take care of our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. This prayer also teaches us that we are all in this together. The words of the Mi Shebeirach call for healing for all those who are ...
New Jewish section consecrated at Marana cemetery
WEBMar 3, 2016 — All local rabbis may officiate at funerals at the Marana cemetery, says Zimmerman. The Jewish section was dedicated on Dec. 22, the 10th of Tevet on the Jewish calendar. The dedication was held on that day because participants must fast and the 10th of Tevet is already a fast day, Zimmerman explains. “Consecrating or inaugurating a …
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 …
Unveiling reveals more than a headstone | AZ Jewish Post
WEBSep 27, 2019 — But the unveiling of his headstone was much more than a time-honored Jewish tradition. It offered us a moment in our very busy lives to stop, reflect, comfort, and love each other as we honored the patriarch of our family. Jewish tradition is replete with rituals to commemorate life cycle events. Birth is accompanied by a …
Conversion to Judaism: denomination by denomination
WEBOct 6, 2014 — Kelman 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 …
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.
Reflecting on Ten Years at the Tucson J: As We Move Forward, We …
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Jewish History Museum explores ‘Fluid Identities’ of Crypto Jews
WEBThe Tucson exhibit offers an opportunity to delve into the topic of Crypto Jews (hidden Jews, also known as Conversos, or converts) and the intriguing idea that some of our Hispanic neighbors could have Jewish ancestry. At the core of “Fluid Identities” are photo portraits of 26 northern New Mexico Cripto-Judíos or Crypto-Jews accompanied ...