At our November services, Rabbi Price led us in thought and reflection. He noted that the Rabbi is a source of spiritual and pastoral guidance. A bit of a change in November was Eliyanah Powers, our Cantorial Soloist... not only chanting the prayers but playing the music as well. Dr. Josh Nichols, our accompanist, was in London, England, to lead and direct his original composition commissioned by the Bowery Trio. Congratulations to Eliyanah for doing double duty. Congratulations to Josh and his success!
Thank You
Santa Catalina Catholic Church has warmly welcomed us. Having a facility that allows us to observe and practice our traditions is a blessing. Our thanks and appreciation to Fr. Huy Vu and his congregation.
Dates to Remember
Shabbat Services (at
7 p.m.)
2025
- Friday, January 17
- Friday, February 21
- Friday, March 21
- Friday April 25
Join us on Saturday, December 28, 2024 for our Chanukah Potluck Party with entertainment by Susan Kravitz. For more information, email Judi Friedman at judi95476@gmail.com.
Speaking about Chanukah, drop by the clubhouses at HOA-1 and HOA-2 to see the Chanukah displays created by their staff. Enjoy! Thank you to HOA-1 and HOA 2 staff who think of us at Chanukah!
Want to learn about Judaism? We have classes! We are truly fortunate that Rabbi Daniel Price will be leading classes that are for our membership. The topics are: Introduction to the Prayer Book, Advocating for Israel, Introduction to Torah Study and Introduction to Jewish Rituals. If you are interested, email Esta Goldstein at jsda38@icloud.com. You must be registered to attend.
Last year, many of us visited the Jewish Museum, housed in the first synagogue in Tucson. The Holocaust Museum is on the same site. Learning about early Jewish history and beginnings in Tucson was a revelation for a lot of us. If you would like to visit with us, reach out to Esta Goldstein by email at jsda38@icloud.com.
A Taste of Chant and Chocolate will take place on Wednesday, January 29! Chanting is a musical meditation and a way of calming and/or energizing a spiritual experience. Healing of mental, physical and soulful reaching occurs as a phrase from the Torah, liturgy or Song of Songs (Psalms) are set to melody. If you are interested, email Joy Erickson at joyerickson4@gmail.com.
The Congregation will hold its first event at SaddleBrooke Ranch in January. If you are a Ranch resident who is interested in B’nai Midbar, email Joy Erickson at joyerickson4@gmail.com or call (801) 450-1116 for additional information.
Our third Tu B’Shevat Seder will be held on Thursday, February 13. Volunteers are welcome to help with planning and setup. The seder is one of peace and harmony coupled with prayer, song and fruits as we celebrate the Birthday of the Trees. To lend a hand, email Melanie Einbund at meinbund@sbcglobal.net.
A Celebration of Onegs. We are truly fortunate that Our Oneg celebrations are filled through April 2025. To celebrate a special occasion, memory or as an honor email Judi Friedman at judi95476@gmail.com to reserve your spot from September 2025 through April 2026.
Onegs are held after Shabbat services to greet and be with friends. Beverages and a variety of cakes, cookies and challah are made available.
By the time you read this, the Annual Meeting was held. Four members were elected to the board.
Since this article is being written before the meeting, board members will be listed in our February article. However, that is that the annual meeting affects our common life together and as we look to the future and how we grow as a Jewish Congregation.
A step forward as we grow as a Congregation and look to the future is obtaining new prayer books. The prayer books are the Mishkan family of prayer books. They are the most modern and current Reform prayer book available today. A set is comprised of the Shabbat Prayer Book and the High Holy Day books. These prayer books will enable us to reach a greater understanding of our Jewish liturgy and allow a more inclusive, evolving and comforting religious services. To understand more about this campaign and contribute, send an email to Jerry Lankin, of the Religious Committee, at azgmaster@gmail.com.
B’nai Midbar is a welcoming congregation. If you wish to join our congregation or have questions, email Esta Goldstein at jsda38@icloud.com for information.
We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and New Year to all!
