Rabbi Danny Price, Eliyanah Powers, Cantorial Soloist and Dr. Josh Nichols, Accompanist created and led us in a beautiful shabbat service followed by an enjoyable and delicious Oneg in January by Herb and Sue Cohen.

Thoughts and Roadmaps Celebrating 25 Years

Joy Erickson, President of B’nai Midbar envisions our congregation continuing to offer an inclusive and warm space for Jewish engagement to those residing in communities in and around SaddleBrooke. We appreciate that we can provide services and events at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church. Father Huy Vu and his congregation have welcomed us warmly. We hope to offer additional Shabbat services, increase our social events, trips and classes. The Chesed (Kindness) program wishes to expand by helping those who may be ill or in need of some extra support and caring. Our exceptional professional staff is on the extra side of excellence. Kudos to Bonnie Lasky, who has worked vigorously to bring us our website (B’naimidbar.com) and our newsletter ‘Jewish Links,’ to the 190 people on the distribution list! If you wish to “connect”, email Bonnie at bglasky1836@gmail.com.

You Are an Important Part of What B’nai Midbar Offers

Volunteers are always welcomed. Select an area of interest, event or project. Your knowledge and time contribute to who we are and to who we will be. For more information, email Joy Erickson at joyerickson4@gmail.com.

Encouraging Torah Readers

Have you ever wanted to read and/or chant from the Torah? We are encouraging you to try to participate during services by chanting from the Torah. This honor does not come easily. Rabbi Price will help you along the way. Contact him to schedule the time for learning and tutoring.

Dates to Remember

Shabbat Services (at 7 p.m.)

  • Friday, February 21
  • Friday, March 21
  • Friday, April 25

Celebratory Events

  • Thursday, March 27 – Aryeh Green, a leading regional peace and democracy activist will speak on Israel & the Middle East in Turmoil
    • Sunday, April 13 — First B’nai Midbar Community Seder

    Rabbi’s Education Classes

    • Tuesday, February 18 — Introduction to Torah Study
    • Tuesday, March 18 — Introduction to Perkei Avot – The Ethics of Our Fathers

    For more information, email Esta Goldstein at jsda38@icloud.com. You must be registered to attend.

    The Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center inspired many who toured the first Jewish Temple in Tucson. No surprise, it was the Jewish women who raised the funds to establish this beautiful building. The first services were held on Rosh Hashanah in 1907! After the tour, our guests shared a fabulous lunch together at

    El Charro Café.

    A Taste of Chant and Chocolate offered both a stimulating and restful session led by Eva Friedner. Eva’s experience in the practice of chanting engaged everyone. Learning about the physical and mental health benefits of chanting coupled with lots of chocolate was very satisfying.

    Tu B’shevat celebrated the birthday of trees. Eva Friedner’s sensitivity, knowledge and spirituality led us through the unique seder. We sang, prayed, thought about our earth, and ate a variety of nuts and fruits. Our thanks to Southern Arizona Impact for supporting us providing their Activity Center.

    In passing we honor Bud Mottice. Bud touched many lives in SaddleBrooke. He will be missed and most especially by his partner, Sandy McNabb. May his memory be a blessing.

    ‘I’m still wearing the smile you gave me’

    First year wedding anniversary congratulations to Bonnie Lasky and Irv Rothenberg!

    Irv, not wanting to cause too much attention proposed to Bonnie during a concert intermission in Ephesus, Turkey. What a way to go, Irv! FYI… this power couple is also celebrating their birthdays!

    New Beginnings

    Bruce and Yvette Sabulsky welcomed their beautiful and first granddaughter on Thursday, February 6. Wishes of a life of joy and happiness to Zoey Von Zeller. To her parents Matt and Lauren, hopes of a world full of wonder and restful sleep!

    A Celebration of Onegs. We are truly fortunate that our Oneg celebrations are filled through April 2025.

    To celebrate and sponsor a special occasion, memory, or an honor email Judi Friedman at judi95476@gmail.com. Reserve your spot from September 2025 through April 2026.

    As we grow as a Congregation and look to the future, we look to new prayer books. The Mishkan family of prayer books are the most modern and current Reform prayer book available today. The set is the Shabbat Prayer Book and the High Holy Day books. These prayer books enable us to reach a greater understanding of our Jewish liturgy and allow a more inclusive, evolving and comforting religious services. It’s not too late to participate in this project. Please email Jerry Lankin at azgmaster@gmail.com.

    Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke is a Congregation that provides individuals of all backgrounds the opportunity to celebrate, practice, and learn from Jewish culture and religion in a welcoming and socially fulfilling environment. For information contact Joy Erickson (joyerickson4@gmail.com).

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