Dec 19, 2024 · Dr. Bryan Shumaker and his wife, Linda, were winter residents in Southern Arizona for six or seven years before becoming full-time residents in November. They sold their house in northern Michigan and settled into a home in Dove Mountain. Southern Arizona’s dark skies and its astronomy community ...

Marc Blitzstein (1905–1964) was a groundbreaking American composer whose work reflected both his commitment to social justice and his rich musical heritage. Known for his versatility, Blitzstein made significant contributions to both the classical and musical theater worlds, with works that conveyed a deep sense of purpose and cultural… Read more »

Nov 18, 2024 · Local teens proudly represent the Tucson delegation during opening ceremonies at the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games (R) in Detroit. Hosting the 2025 JCC Maccabi Games and Access in Tucson this summer will be a true community effort. More than 1,000 volunteers, 350 host families, and up to 100 local athletes ages 12-17 will be recruited to join staff members of the Tucson Jewish Community Center in ...

Jan 6, 2025 · The Hebrew word “chesed” is often translated as “loving-kindness” or simply “goodness.” The Tucson Jewish community’s Day of Chesed on Jan. 20 will offer many ways to do good in our community, from a clothing swap to visiting with Handmaker residents. The Day of Chesed is organized by Levia Nahary, director of community engagement at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and ...

Sep 18, 2020 · Earl Surwit, M.D., 73, died Sept. 10, 2020. Earl grew up in Maryland and earned a medical degree from Georgetown University. Earl grew up in Maryland. He graduated from Muhlenberg College and earned a medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed a residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a fellowship at Duke University. He moved to Tucson in 1979 to ...

Oct 21, 2024 · William “Bill” Abel, 95, of Tucson, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on September 22, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life. Bill was born in 1928 in Monticello, N.Y. of Louis Alexander “Alex” and Anna Abel who were dairy farmers and had a butcher shop in Lake Huntington, N.Y. He later attended Cornell University where he graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and ...

Jan 2, 2025 · M. David Ben-Asher, M.D., died peacefully in his sleep, on December 28, 2024, in Tucson, at the age of 93. He was born in Newark, N.J., to Dora and Samuel Ben-Asher on June 18, 1931. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Buffalo, where he met Bryna Shirley Zeller. They married in 1956 and lived on army bases in Georgia ...

Mar 7, 2017 · After weeks of demurring, President Donald Trump recently condemned the threats, including on Tuesday at the beginning of his first speech to a joint session of Congress. But what is a JCC? Serving as general community centers with a Jewish flavor, they have catered to both Jewish immigrants and non ...

Apr 3, 2020 · Deborah Kalar-Crowder Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern Arizona assists Jewish individuals facing financial crises in this difficult time. Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance, sometimes referred to as LEAF (Local Emergency Assistance Fund), provides financial assistance, and case management plays a crucial role in ensuring the program effectively helps those in need. JEFA ...

Apr 2, 2020 · 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 ...