Tucson JCC
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09/13/2024
Another month, another opportunity to dive into a good book! 📖✨ On Wednesday, October 9, from 10-11:30am, you’re invited to the next meeting of our Women’s Book Club, led by Sharon Frumkin, where you will delve into a dynamic discussion on this month's selection:
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson. This book recounts the riveting true story of two men whose fates parallel one another's in the years surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. 🎡🎠
Though our book of the month selections vary widely in subject and genre, if you’re into historical non-fiction, this one is for you! Forge connections with fellow book lovers in our community, ❤️ expand your mind + imagination, 🧠💫 and join our club! 😊
👉 Learn more + join us for this free offering at bit.ly/bookclubtucsonj
👉 Questions? Email [email protected]
09/13/2024
Healthy Aging support is here! 👏👏👏 This Fall, we’re aiming to provide focused care for our growing elder adult population and their caregivers through our Aging + Social Connections: Let's Get Together + Talk Series, bringing back two favorite topics for our discussion sessions (free for J members and just $5 for guests), and a NEW Relationships + Health Education Series designed to go a little bit deeper. Facilitated by our outstanding Director of Healthy Aging, Linda Travis, Psy.D, each experience will cover topics that are crucial for understanding and navigating the joys and challenges of aging and arm participants with the knowledge they (or their loved ones) need to thrive at any age. 🙂💙
✨ AGING + SOCIAL CONNECTIONS: LET'S GET TOGETHER + TALK | Tuesdays, Oct 15-22, 2-3:30pm ✨
Independence and Aging: Myths and Facts
Social Connections: The Importance of New and Long-Lasting Friendships
✨ NEW RELATIONSHIPS + HEALTH EDUCATION SERIES | Tuesdays, Oct 29-Nov 12, 1:15-3:30pm ✨
Taking Inventory of Your Social Network
Look Up, Down, All Around to Find Friends
Your Plan of Action + Getting Started
👉 Learn more + register at bit.ly/healthyagingtucsonj
09/12/2024
✨ Here at the J, we’re committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all our members. We’re grateful for the support of our amazing partners 🤝 who share our dedication to fostering a thriving community for everyone who walks through our doors. 🌟
🙌 Please join us in thanking our featured corporate partner, Wild West Promotions, for their contributions to our community and the greater Tucson area! Wild West Promotions is a full-service event planning, bartending, and security guard services company. We have gained a reputation of being a very reliable business. Our prices are affordable. We work with almost all budgets and give back to the community. Our motto is to allow the client to be a guest at their own party. We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Let us show you what we can do.
We also want to highlight our other corporate partners, for their continued contributions:
⭐️ Chamberlain Electric Inc.
⭐️ Tucson Land & Home Realty
⭐️ Hughes Federal Credit Union
⭐️ The Mahoney Group
⭐️ Tucson Medical Center
⭐️️ AbbVie
⭐️ Arizona Pest Control
⭐️ Radiology Ltd.
⭐️ Villa Hermosa
⭐️ National Bank of Arizona
⭐️ Kids Up Reading Coaches
⭐️ Rancho Sahuarita
⭐️ Contact Physical Therapy
⭐️ CREST Health
⭐️ The Bull (IHeart Radio)
⭐️AAA Landscape
⭐️Medtronic
👉 Learn more about how you can become a corporate partner with the at tucsonjcc.org/corporate-partners
09/12/2024
We hope your family’s back-to-school adventures have been a breeze! 🍎✏️ PJ Library in Southern Arizona is ready to dive into fall with exciting activities and gatherings. 🍂 Whether you want to join in the upcoming gatherings for the Jewish New Year festivities 🎉, grab a coffee on us ☕ and enjoy a chat with us, or cuddle with your kiddo and a PJ Library story at bedtime 📚, join us as we write new chapters together in our Jewish community this year! ✨📖
09/11/2024
Check out our Summer Men's League CHAMPS! 🤩🏆 Don't miss your chance to join them on the court - the Fall League starts THIS SUNDAY, September 15, from 8:30-10:30am, and it's not too late to register. Grab your buddies and get your ball on! 🏀
👉 Learn more + register at bit.ly/fallmensbasketball
09/11/2024
Let's come together and foster community connection at these upcoming events from our friends and partners. Whether you’re looking to commemorate the Jewish New Year in a fun way, seeking ways to engage in your continued health + livelihood, or yearning to find strength in solidarity as we navigate this challenging time in our history, there’s something for everyone.
🍎 PJ Library ABC's of Rosh Hashanah | Sep 15, 3-4:30pm in the Tucson J Ballroom
👵 'No Falls' Fair | Sep 18, 10am-12pm at the Tucson J
🎤 Lakin Lecture Series on Antisemitism: Democracy and Antisemitism with Rabbi Jonah Pesner | Sep 24, 6pm in the Tucson J Ballroom
🇮🇱 With Broken Hearts, and Heads Held High: Community-Wide October 7 Commemoration | Mon, Oct 7, 6-8pm in the Tucson J Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden
👨👩👧👦 Parenting in Challenging Times | Oct 15, 6:30-8pm at JPSA
☮️ Community in Unity featuring Rabbi Sharon Brous | Nov 17, 2-4pm at the Edward B. Berger Performing Arts Center
Explore more events and programs like this on the Tucson J program calendar at tucsonjcc.org/programs or the Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona community calendar at jparizona.org/community-resources/community-calendar
PJ Library in Southern Arizona, Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona, Weintraub Israel Center, JFCS of Southern Arizona, Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center, Congregation Anshei Israel, Kol Ami Synagogue, Congregation Beit Simcha, Congregation Chaverim, Hillel University of Arizona, Tucson Medical Center
09/11/2024
🎒📚 With school back in session, we recently had our first Parents Night Out and School Days Out, and the kids had a BLAST! 🎉 We're here for you whether you need a date night 💑, time for self-care 🧘♀️, or childcare coverage 🧒 for all the days school is not in session! Take care of YOU ❤️ and leave your kids to US 💪—register TODAY for upcoming sessions:
📅Parents Night Out | Sat, Sep 28
📅 Khalsa School Day Out | Mon, Sep 23
👉Learn more + register at bit.ly/tucsonjchildcare
09/11/2024
Repost from Jewish Community Centers of North America (JCCs):
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Let us acknowledge with gratitude those who responded to the tragedy, hold close those whose friends and loved ones were lost, and remember all the individuals who perished on that day and in its aftermath.
Say hello 👋 to Jenn Greenberg, one of our long time ECE teachers and our new Jewish Culture + Curriculum Coordinator! We’re excited to share a bit about her in this week’s !🤩🌟
Q:Tell us about your journey with the J?
A: My connection with the JCC began when my children attended Camp J. Witnessing their joy and the enriching activities offered, I decided to become a lead teacher at the Early Childhood Education Center. For the past seven years, I’ve loved educating two-year-olds and now look forward to sharing my Judaic knowledge across all ECE classrooms.
Q:What made you passionate about doing this work?
A:My passion for educating children and sharing Jewish traditions comes from my mother, a retired special education teacher who has always supported my academic journey. Inspired by her, I chose a career in education, believing in L’Dor V’Dor—Generation to Generation. By nurturing our children, we instill in them the compassion to care for future generations.
Q:What is your favorite Jewish holiday or tradition?
A: Rosh Hashanah is my favorite Jewish holiday. I love celebrating the New Year with my family by attending synagogue and preparing a special dinner together. My favorite treat is honey cake, and I enjoy welcoming the New Year with apples and honey.
Q:What are your goals as you step into this new role and what can the students look forward to?
A: I’m excited for the new school year and my role as Jewish Culture and Curriculum Coordinator. My goal is to share my love for Judaism and Israel with the ECE children through fun, engaging lessons involving art, food, music, dance, and storytelling. I look forward to teaching all age groups and collaborating with the ECE staff.
We are thrilled to have Jenn in this new role where her expertise can shine and enrich each classroom with more opportunities to engage with the Jewish values that guide our work! ✡️🕎
09/09/2024
Our 2024-2025 Beth and Mike Kasser Patron of the Arts Signature Series was recently highlighted in Tucson Weekly, and we can't wait to kick off the season on Sun, Sep 29, with “Return with SaulKayeMusic: A Pre-Rosh Hashana Concert!" 🎤🎵
Read more about our Signature Series, which features an incredible lineup of notable speakers, scholars, artists, and musicians, in the article below!
👉 Get your tickets or save when you purchase a season pass to our Signatures Series at tucsonjcc.org/culture-community
Tucson JCC features notable speakers This fall, the Tucson JCC will celebrate Jewish pride and explore relevant topics and challenges facing the community. : The Beth and Mike Kasser Patron of the Arts Signature Series 2024-2025 line-up includes five experiences with individual tickets and series passes available. : “Return wit...
09/08/2024
Swipe through ➡️ to discover what’s coming up at the !
☀️ Sep 11: Women's Book Club: September's book is The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss By Margalit Fox
☀️ Sep 12: Mixed Media Series Intuitive Collaging AND Young Adult Paint + Sip: Paint in the Garden of Hope | Sep 18: Glass Coaster Workshop
☀️ Sep 12, Oct 15, Nov 19: Parenting in Challenging Times: A New 3-Session Series for Parents of College-Aged Children
☀️ Sep 22-Dec 1: Oy Vey 5K Training Team with Southwest Endurance Training
☀️ Sep 25: JPride Poster-Making Party for the Tucson Pride Festival
☀️ Sep 27-29: American Red Cross Lifeguard Class for Prospective Lifeguards
☀️ Sep 29: Return, with Saul Kaye: A Pre-Rosh Hashanah Concert with Songs, Stories, and How to Get Ready for the Season of Teshuva (Return)
☀️ Oct 7: With Broken Hearts and Heads Held High: Community-Wide October 7 Commemoration
☀️ Oct 24: Celebration of Sculpture, and don't miss SCULPT in the Fine Art Gallery
👉 For more info + to register for upcoming events and programs, go to tucsonjcc.org
09/08/2024
🎉 Happy ! 👵👴 Today and everyday, we celebrate the invaluable role grandparents play in our lives and are dedicated to supporting them in making their ✨golden years✨ more vibrant and fulfilling.
From a variety of Healthy Aging programs to our PJ Library Grandparents Circle and intergenerational programming for the whole family, the Tucson J strives to empower all adults, including grandparents, to stay active, engaged, and connected 😊7\ L'dor v'dor - from generation to generation - we're so glad you're part of our community!
09/06/2024
For this month’s Fitness Feature, 💪🌟 we’re highlighting Krav Maga, one of our dynamic class offerings that pushes your mental + physical strength to the limit within a supportive group atmosphere! 💥💥💥 Check out what instructor Jenna Herder has to share about how Krav Maga has inspired and shaped her life for the better:
“Training Krav Maga for the last 19 years has given me such a deep connection to Israel and the Jewish people, it is only natural that I finally found my home at the Tucson J. This is the most incredible place to belong, work out, and be a part of such a beautiful and welcoming community.
Being able to teach Krav Maga to the Jewish community is my absolute honor and privilege, and what I was meant to do. Self-defense is a basic human right, and I am proud to be sharing my knowledge with the Tucson community.”
🗓 Join Jenna in Krav Maga the 1st + 3rd Sunday of every month from 9-10am! And if you’re curious about this empowering form of self-defense and community building, try a ✨ FREE ✨ class Sundays, Oct 10 + Nov 14!
👉 Learn more + register at bit.ly/kravmagatucsonj
09/05/2024
🏊♂️ Our final Stroke Clinic is happening on Sunday, September 15, from 9-10am, and for this round, we’ll be going over all things swimming gear! 🩱🤿 Come and learn all you need to know on how to suit up properly to maximize your pool experience! 🙌 Beyond that, you can still expect a warm-up, guided workout and instruction, and warm-down from our team of knowledgeable instructors!
We hope you’ve enjoyed these monthly clinics for developing + strengthening your swim techniques, 💪 and we can’t wait to see you on deck for our final clinic of the season!
👉 Register per session or as a bundle at bit.ly/strokeclinicstucsonj
09/05/2024
🍎 Join PJ Library and community partners for the ABC's of Rosh Hashanah, as we dip APPLES 🍯 in honey made by BEES 🐝 and braid a CHALLAH! 🍞 It's as easy as ABC! Learn how to braid a round challah for Rosh Hashanah, make 3-D apples, roll candles, value stones, and more!
Date: September 15
Time: 3-4:30pm
Location: Tucson J Ballroom
Questions? Contact [email protected] for more information!
👉Learn more + register at bit.ly/pjlibraryabcroshhashanah
PJ Library is made possible by the generous support of the Tucson J, the Einstein-Sim, Hazan, Kippur, Langer, Loebi, Margolis, Rosenzweig, and Sharpe families, with support from JPSA, in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
09/05/2024
Celebrate the promise of a sweet new year with MUSIC! 🎵 Join us Sunday, September 29, from 6:30-8pm, as we welcome international touring artist + creator of Jewish Blues, Saul Kaye, to the J for "Return, with Saul Kaye: A Pre-Rosh Hashanah Concert with Songs, Stories, and How to Get Ready for the Season of Teshuva (Return)." ✨✨✨ Both a perfect kick-off to the 2024-2025 Beth and Mike Kasser Patron of the Arts Signature Series and the New Year ahead -- this evening is sure to offer a meaningful start to a beautiful new season in community. 💜
👉 Learn more + register at bit.ly/SaulKayeTucsonJ
👉 Experience Arts, Culture, + Community with a Season Pass for all five events in our Signature Series at tucsonjcc.org/culture-community
Kol Ha'Olam Kulo - Saul Kaye Performing at the Z3 Conference Blues musician and sensation Saul Kaye performs a heart-rending rendition of the Kol Ha'Olam Kulo (All the World) at the 2023 Z3 Conference in the wake of th...
09/05/2024
"By creating spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and exploration, we can inspire one another to envision paths that may not yet exist." ... read more about our signature events series from Tucson Local Media and join us for "Return, with Saul Kaye" Sun, Sep 29!
Tucson J features notable speakers This fall, the Tucson J will celebrate Jewish pride and explore relevant topics and challenges facing the community.
09/04/2024
Chodesh Tov! 🌙 And now we find ourselves in Elul, the last month of the Hebrew calendar, preceding the start of a new year or Rosh Hashanah! 🍎🍯 During Elul, we are asked to recall, review, and reflect on the events of the past year, so that we might gain more clarity on how we’d like to move forward in coming year. 💫
In practice, Elul is an incredibly potent for meditating and journaling on what was, 🧘📓 and dreaming of the future we wish to be. 💭 We wish for you, the Jewish diaspora, and all of humanity, a year where peace and understanding permeates our shared experience and hope the month of Elul inspires new beginnings that are for the greater good of all. 💙
09/03/2024
🌊 Dive into Lifeguarding! 🌊 Our next American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, for ages 15 and up, starts with an in-water skills assessment on Fri, Sep 27, class on Sat, Sep 28, and testing on Sun, Sep 29! To ensure you're fully prepared, a bit of online coursework is also required before we begin.
Secure your spot to embark on a new career adventure, having fun in the sun + doing your part to save lives! 👍😀
👉 Learn more + register at bit.ly/lifeguardcertificationtucson
09/03/2024
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Spanish language and culture at the J! 🌎✨ Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we have the perfect class for you. 🗣️ Ready to start your journey? Join us for our upcoming classes starting September 17!
🌎 Intro to Spanish | Tuesday, 4-5:20pm + Friday, 12-1:30pm: This class is perfect for true beginners or those refreshing their skills. Learn basic Spanish in a stress-free environment, focusing on listening, speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
🌎 Beginners Spanish | Thu, 2:30-3:50pm: For those with a bit of Spanish-speaking background (pre-requisite is basic knowledge of Ser/Estar and present tense verbs), in this class you'll expand your vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.
🌎 Advanced Beginners Spanish | Tue, 5:30-6:50pm - Advance your skills with past preterite and imperfect tenses, advanced grammar, and practical vocabulary. Plus, focus on expressing ideas in both present and past.
🌎 Low Intermedios | Tue, 2:30-3:50pm - Continue your learning from Advanced Beginners with new vocabulary and communication strategies. Review past tenses, learn new ones, and gain experience speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
🌎 Avanzados y Conversación | Thu, 4-5:20pm - Para estudiantes avanzados en gramática, conversación y comprensión. Cada clase incluye textos sobre lugares de interés en México, con ejercicios para analizar aspectos gramaticales.
Say '¡Hola!' to new adventures—register today and let the learning fiesta begin! 🎉📚 🎉💫
09/03/2024
We loved seeing you get you your wellness on for Labor Day at the J yesterday! Did you catch us on KGUN 9?
Health and wellness Labor Day at the JCC The Jewish Community Center (JCC) opened its entire facility to the community at no cost for Labor Day at the J!
09/03/2024
Say hello 👋 to Lauren Lynn, our new Sr Graphic Designer! We’re excited to share a bit about her in this week’s ! 🤩🌟
Q: What inspired you to choose the Tucson J as your creative home?
A: There is no better way to share what you are good at than in support of others. The Tucson J has a beautiful mission, which I enjoy supporting as a champion. Their commitment to the community inspires me. Everyone here is warm, kind, and generous with their welcoming spirit. ✨✨✨
Q: What would the perfect weekend look like?
A: My ideal weekend would involve quality time with my family and plenty of relaxation. 💤 I would build with Legos, savor a delicious dinner out, 😋🍽 and curl up on the couch for a cozy movie night. 🎬
Q: What is the best advice you have ever received?
A: People will remember how you treated them. Kindness is an endless gift. 💝
Q: What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
A: I’m relatively new to the J, so there might be many surprises! I enjoy science fiction, building with Legos, and reading. 📚 Even though I’m an introvert, I love to turn the music up and sing my heart out! 🎤❤️
Q: What personal experience has shaped who you are today?
A: My husband served in the army for over 20 years. Raising my boys and living far from home made me realize I am strong and resilient, and everything is figure-out-able. 💪
We are so excited to have Lauren join our team! Be sure to welcome her if you see her around the building! 🤗
09/03/2024
We’re STILL coming down from the rush of this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games® games in Detroit and Houston, where over 2,600 Jewish teen athletes + 10,000 volunteers and spectators contributed to this "Olympic-style sports and Jewish identity-building experience!" 🙌 Here at Tucson JCC, the excitement is palpable, as we warm up to host the 2025 games for the first time since 2000! 🔥🔥🔥
Check out a recap of the recent summer games in the article below! ⬇️
JCC Maccabi Games® 2024 Unites Over 2,600 Jewish Teens Across Detroit and Houston for Epic Display of Sports, Jewish Peoplehood, and Pride - JCC Association of North America FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2024 CONTACT: Lauren Magy, PR Specialist, JCC Association, [email protected] JCC Maccabi Games® 2024 Unites Over 2,600 Jewish Teens Across Detroit and Houston for Epic Display of … Continued
🎉 It’s Labor Day at the J! 🎉 Join us today from 7am-2pm for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness!
🌟 Today only: Take advantage of our Labor Day ⚡️ FLASH SALE! Become a member for $0 and pay just $20 for your September dues. This offer is valid for all membership types, so don’t miss out!
🏊♂️ Dive into our pool or cool off at the SplashPad, 🎾 grab a friend for some tennis or pickleball, 🏋️♂️ get moving in a group fitness class, let the kids run wild in our indoor PlaySpace, or whatever else your heart desires! No membership needed – everyone’s welcome to enjoy our amazing facilities for FREE! 🙌
👉 Learn more about Labor Day at the J at bit.ly/LaborDayEvent2024
👉 To take advantage of our Labor Day Flash Sale, call, come in, or join online at tucsonjcc.org/join
09/01/2024
🏃♂️ Attention high school + middle school athletes! Push yourself to the limit and take your workouts to the next level with Speed, Agility, and Strength Sports Performance Training with former NCAA and Olympic Coach Clive Roberts! 🏅
You’ll participate in dynamic drills, performance-boosting exercises, and vigorous activities that will make you stronger, more agile, and ready to outperform the competition this sports season and beyond! 🏆 Meet for bi-weekly sessions that are broken down as follows:
〰️ High School: Mon + Wed, from 6:30-8am
〰️ Middle School: Mon + Wed, from 4-5pm
Increase your speed, agility, and strength, and MAKE YOUR MARK! 🔥🔥🔥
👉 Learn more + register by the month at bit.ly/speedandstrengthtucsonj
09/01/2024
Swipe through ➡️ to discover what’s coming up at the !
☀️ TOMORROW, Sep 2: Labor Day at the J! A free event for members + non-members!
☀️ Sep 3-5: Tucson J Stingrays Mini Training Camp
☀️ Starting Sep 9: NEW Monday Session added for PeeWee Gymnastics
☀️ Sep 11: Women's Book Club: September book is The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss By Margalit Fox
☀️ Sep 12: Mixed Media Series Intuitive Collaging AND Young Adult Paint + Sip: Paint in the Garden of Hope | Sep 18: Glass Coaster Workshop
☀️ Sep 12, Oct 15, Nov 19: Parenting in Challenging Times: A New 3-Session Series for Parents of College-Aged Children
☀️ Sep 22-Dec 1: Oy Vey 5K Training Team with Southwest Endurance Training
☀️ Sep 29: Return, with Saul Kaye: A Pre-Rosh Hashanah Concert with Songs, Stories, and How to Get Ready for the Season of Teshuva (Return)
☀️ Oct 7: With Broken Hearts and Heads Held High: Community-Wide October 7 Commemoration
👉 For more info + to register for upcoming events and programs, go to tucsonjcc.org
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