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WEBUniversities are trying a new strategy on Israel and Gaza: Say nothing. (JTA) — When universities issued statements about Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks and the war in Gaza last year, many led to intense blowback, donor revolts and — in some cases — high-profile leaders resigning. No statement, it seemed, was good enough to avoid criticism.
A tour of Jewish San Diego | Community | jewishaz.com
WEBJun 25, 2004 · The Jewish Community Center, once a landmark in the San Diego State College area in the eastern part of San Diego, now is located in La Jolla, closer to University of California, San Diego. The Hebrew Home for the Aged, which had been the old JCC's neighbor, also departed the State College area and now …
Two synagogues to share facility in Sun City West
WEBMay 14, 2014. Temple Gan Elohim plans to return to its roots to serve Jewish families in the Northwest Valley by moving into Beth Emeth Congregation in Sun City West. Gan Elohim was originally founded in 2000 as the Northwest Valley Jewish Alliance, with a goal to serve Jews living in the areas of West Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Litchfield Park ...
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NCJW’s ‘Ruth Place’ is finally here | Community | jewishaz.com
WEBNov 3, 2023 · Ruth Place is a project of NCJW AZ, which serves as the fiscal agent, but the two are accounted for separately. Tamarkin estimated Ruth Place would need approximately $450,000 each year, and it has raised about half of the first year’s funding, though she expects things to go more quickly now that there is an actual program in place.
Philanthropist Jean Grossman has died at 91 - jewishaz.com
WEBApr 10, 2019 · Photo courtesy of the Valley of the Sun JCC. P hilanthropist and community stalwart Jean Grossman, who dedicated so much of her time and resources to the Phoenix Jewish community, died on Sunday, April 7. She was 91. Born in 1927 in Sioux City, Iowa to Israel and Helen Menin, Jean developed a commitment …
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Talking Judaism with Fran Lebowitz | Arts & Features | jewishaz.com
WEBMar 2, 2012 · Born in 1950 and raised Jewish by observant parents, in Morristown, N.J., Lebowitz attended religious school as a child and was confirmed, even though she announced at the age of 7 that she was an atheist. Her position on religion, she says, didn't particularly bother her parents, but they did punish her …
‘Last Jewish cowboy’ couple honored with newly named award
WEBOct 16, 2019. Harvey and Marnie Dietrich will be honored with the Arizona Jewish Historical Society’s Jerry Lewkowitz Heritage Award. Photo courtesy of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. T he owner of Cholla Cattle Co., Harvey Dietrich has been called “Arizona’s last Jewish cowboy.”. But to only mention Harvey Dietrich’s work as a ...
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WEBRenee ‘Lovey’ Borenstein, matriarch of local restaurant brand, dies at 89. Mala Blomquist | Managing Editor. Apr 9, 2024. Renee “Lovey’’ Borenstein’s Arizona legacy began when the Borenstein family — Lou, Lovey, Mark, Neal and Wendy — moved to Greater Phoenix from Queens in 1978. A year later, they opened Chompie’s Bagel ...