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Rabbi Sara Metz eager to engage as new Anshei Israel leader PHYLLIS BRAUN AJP Executive Editor

abbi Sara Metz will be only the fourth rabbi to lead Congregation Anshei Israel in its 90-year history when she takes up the reins July 1. “That’s so very exciting,” she says, acknowledging it is also challenging. “The community, and rightfully so, holds Rabbi Eisen in such high esteem. I have spoken with him a few times and in my short interactions I can very clearly see how kind, understanding, and wise a rabbi he is. Those are very big shoes to fill, and what I like to say is that I could never fill his shoes but I can fill my own pretty well.” Metz also will be Anshei Israel’s first woman rabbi, but she sees that as less of a challenge. “There are many wonderful pieces of my experiences so far with the Anshei Israel community, and gender really hasn’t been mentioned. It’s not [been] a part

of things and that was very refreshing,” she says. “It is exciting to know that there is a group of young kids who may ask their parents, ‘Can a rabbi be a man?’” she adds. Metz’s warmth coupled with her previous experience as an assistant rabbi in California and senior rabbi in New Jersey made her stand out among a slew of candidates, says Stephanie Roberts, Anshei Israel’s immediate past president and co-chair of the strategic direction and rabbinic transition task force with Phil Pepper. “Every time we interacted with her we wanted to hear more.” Metz “has a very engaging personality,” says Dan Jurkowitz, president of the Anshei Israel board. He also was impressed with her depth of Judaic knowledge and her energy. The task force spent almost a year on the search process, he notes, which started with a survey of the entire congregation to see what people wanted in a rabbi. The task force

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interviewed many candidates, but only Metz and one other rabbi were invited to Tucson for a trial run. Metz came to Anshei Israel to

lead a Shabbat weekend in early March, which turned out to be the last Shabbat the congregation met in person before the coronavirus pandemic forced synagogues to close their doors and move services online. “She came during a very difficult time,” says Nichole Chorny, Anshei Israel’s cantorial soloist. ”People were starting to not shake hands and be wary of being near each other, and it was a very awkward time to come. But she made everyone feel comfortable, even at a time of discomfort. She really led the congregation through that weekend with poise and calm and confidence.” Surveys taken after the weekend were overwhelmingly positive, Roberts says. A few members had initially expressed discomfort with the idea of a woman rabbi, Roberts says, but after the Shabbat weekend visit, the task force was confident Metz would be successful. See Metz, page 2

Pride in leadership: Pursuing a world inclusive and just for all GRAHAM HOFFMAN Special to the AJP

s I have recently assumed the mantle of the president and CEO of both the Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, I am humbled by the responsibility that I now bear as the leader of these agencies and this remarkable community. Authenticity is central to my role as a leader — the imperative to celebrate, embrace, and share myself with those I am so privileged to serve. It is with this recognition,

therefore, that I step forward, amidst a month of great reflection and progress in our country’s pursuit of civil rights for all Americans, to proudly share publicly that I am gay. Being a gay man is fundamental to who I am, but it does not suffice to define me. It is one of many aspects of my integrated, complex person. I am a thoughtful, charismatic, outspoken human being — multifaceted and imperfect — a work in progress, like everyone else. As with many leaders, my sexuality does not seemingly pertain to my responsibilities to this com-

munity; it does not inimitably influence my vision; it does not profoundly define my leadership; and it does not overtly propel my drive to add value throughout my work. And yet, it has undoubtedly meaningfully contributed to my understanding of “otherness” within familiar Jewish contexts; considerably underscored my passion for broad community engagement and pluralism; and emphatically fine-tuned my sensitivity for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Although I have increasingly become a public figure as my career has advanced, I am by nature

a private person. I often describe myself as a “secret introvert.” I have cultivated the skills necessary to exhibit extroversion in my professional life, yet I am very happy in my own time to enjoy small, quiet gatherings with close friends and family. Similarly, my sexuality has been a personal matter — shared openly with family and friends — yet not a particularly relevant part of my public service, especially as I have been single. Today, however, I am remarkably compelled — this moment is different and I feel it is my

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“I have just been thrilled with the opportunity in front of us,” Roberts says. Metz says her main plan as Anshei Israel’s new rabbi is to create relationships and get to know people. “In these unprecedented times, there are different challenges to that, but that just means I have to be a bit more creative … I am looking forward to getting to know people, and to meeting them where they are, and for all of us to work together on our respective Jewish journeys.” In different times, she says, she would ask young families, kids, and teens what they like to do, then plan activities where they could spend time at venues such as a trampoline park. Now that she must work via Zoom, she plans to hold meetings with different groups, “certainly small groups, because Zoom is hard,” where people can play games such as trivia or “Minute to Win It,” which poses fun challenges with everyday household items. “You take a spatula, and how many times can you flip over a paper cup in a minute, and whoever gets the most wins — those kinds of things,” she explains. ”It’s USY, youth group kind of stuff, where we can talk, and get to know each other, and we’re laughing and having fun.” Chorny is looking forward to the partnership with Metz. “She has a wonderfully engaging energy,” says Chorny, who appreciates the rabbi’s focus on building relationships with congregants of all ages. “Along with the wonderful legacy of all of the rabbis we’ve had,” Chorny says, “I have confidence that she’ll also maintain our strong connection to Conservative Judaism with her own depth of knowledge and unique ideas.” Metz recalls a moment during her Shabbat weekend at Anshei Israel. “There is a certain feeling when something is just right, and especially during the Shabbat morning service that I was leading with Nichole, I had a moment as I was praying the Amidah and looking at the beautiful curtain of the ark that has the mountains on it. I just felt my heart swell with hope. I just truly was enjoying being with the community and

leading services for the community, and so many pieces of it just felt so right.” Metz grew up in North Haven, Connecticut, and graduated from Brandeis University with degrees in American studies and Near East and Judaic studies. She was ordained by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, where she also received master’s degrees in Jewish education and rabbinic studies. Most recently she served as rabbi of Congregation Beth Mordecai in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. She and her husband, Lev, have three children, Doron, 8; Eitan, 4; and Dina, 2. “It’s fun any time you have a new young family coming to the congregation, and then to have one of them be your rabbi is even more exciting,” says Roberts. Metz plans to collaborate with other synagogues in Tucson, as well as to be involved in interfaith work. As part of a rabbinical school fellowship, “I went to Germany and Poland and to the camps, and was among Christian, Muslim, and Jewish clergy,” she recalls. She was part of an interfaith clergy association in New Jersey that planned interfaith Thanksgiving services, celebrated other joyous events together, and supported each other in times of need. On a more personal level, along with hiking and biking, Metz enjoys crafts including crocheting and soap-making, cooking, and baking challah every week for Shabbat. Metz says she and Lev made sure their new Tucson home was no more than a 15-minute drive from both Anshei Israel and Tucson Hebrew Academy, where Lev will teach Hebrew and Doron will be a student. She is eager to settle in Tucson. Growing up, from the time she was a toddler until she went to college, she lived in the same house. Her young family has moved around a bit, “and we do deeply want to put down roots,” she says. She means that both metaphorically and literally. Her family has an etrog (citron) tree they have kept in a pot so they could bring it inside when the New Jersey winters got too cold. “We’re so excited to plant it in our yard … for our roots to grow in this soil,” Metz says.

Correction: The article “Jewish community stands up for racial justice” in the June 12 issue incorrectly stated that Congregation M’kor Hayim was launching a social justice task force. M’kor Hayim has launched a racial justice task force; the congregation has had a social action committee for many years. In addition,

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M’kor Hayim should have been mentioned as one of the signers of the June 4 community statement, “We Stand Together Against Racism, Hatred, and Bigotry, and Remember George Floyd,” which was circulated by the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona.

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My hope is that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, continued from page 1 queer, and questioning youth — and anyone else who feels disenfranchised or “othered,” responsibility to share my whether it be because of their truth publicly in order to endisability, their ethnicity, their able, empower, and embolden socioeconomic status, or anycoming generations of leadthing else — may soon come ers to bravely and authentiGraham Hoffman to understand a promise our cally step forward in their own community hereby pledges: that we see journeys. This June has been not only a celebra- you, we embrace you, and will henceforth tion of LGBTQ+ pride month, but also a walk alongside you on the path toward remonth of growth in America’s promise alizing an equitable place within our everof civil rights. The Supreme Court’s de- broadening tent for each of you exactly as cision to include LGBTQ+ Americans you are. I am what a leader looks like. And in the protections under Title VII of the so are you. The Jewish people have a storied hisCivil Rights Act is indeed a step toward justice for all Americans. And I hope we tory of speaking up for the voiceless and can all embrace the critical role we can fighting for the rights of those who strugplay in championing justice for any who gle to defend themselves — particularly have been historically or systemically ex- in the pursuit of civil rights in the United cluded from the protections of our justice States of America. Our values teach us and social systems — especially LGBTQ+ we are all created B’tselem Elohim, in the Americans, Black Americans, and Amer- image of G-d, and contain a spark of the icans of color, and among them, Jews of Divine. Judaism, at its core, recognizes the equality and worthiness of all identities. color. Many who have come before me have The Divine spark does not distinguish nor worked to champion a world in which diminish based on sexuality, race, class, or community rabbis, teachers, friends, and anything else. The aspiration of inclusive leadership families will love, embrace, and uplift emerging generations for every aspect of has long been sought, yet there is so much who they are, and identities that in gen- more to be done. As the newly appointed erations past served as obstacles are no joint president and CEO of the Federation longer taken into account when consid- and Foundation, it is incumbent upon me to highlight a victory in this movement, ering what defines our community. I have immense gratitude for the op- which has been made possible by the portunity to act as a role model in this many extraordinary leaders and advocates community — as another example that who have come before me. While it may gay Jews, leaders, and professionals de- not be within my capacity — or the capacserve nothing less than the acceptance, ity of any individual leader — to singlesupport, and investment that our straight handedly complete the task of true justice counterparts have long enjoyed. And and equity for all, neither can we desist while we have come a long way from the from working tirelessly to bring it closer homogeneity of heterosexual volunteer with each passing day. In our Southern Arizona community, and professional role models who inspired me as a youth, we are a far cry from and in communities around the country the kind of proportionate representation and the world, I am proud to be an exthat frees all people to authentically em- ample that a place has been made for leadbrace their full multi-dimensional iden- ership of all kinds. To all those still strugtities within and beyond public service gling to be seen, accepted, and embraced, I and community endeavors. Our commu- invite you to call upon me as an ally — and nity will continue to actively champion I am committed to continuing to create a women, LGBTQ+, and constituents of world where celebrating such victories will color, as we increasingly advance safety, one day seem an inconceivable relic of an respect, equity, diversity, inclusion, and earlier and far less righteous age. Graham Hoffman is the president and CEO social justice through growing represenof the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona. tation across all aspects of our leadership, and Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona. activism, and engagement work.

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A driver from the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona senior transportation program prepares to deliver packages from Jewish Family & Children’s Services to Holocaust survivors living in Southern Arizona.

hrough an emergency grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, also known as the Claims Conference, Jewish Family & Children’s Services has extended its assistance to Holocaust survivors living in Southern Arizona during the coronavirus pandemic. With the $17,000 grant from Claims Conference’s Holocaust Survivor COVID-19 Urgent Response Fund, earmarked for food programs and medical supplies, JFCS sent $75 Fry’s grocery gift cards to each survivor in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Victory Day in Europe in the beginning of May. At the end of May, it sent another $75 gift card and

personal protective equipment supplies, which included 50 surgical masks, a box of medical gloves, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and one cloth mask. The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona partnered with JFCS to provide delivery of the packages through its senior transportation program. Cloth masks were donated by Mending Souls and Stitches. Last week, JFCS delivered another package of PPE supplies. Survivors have been grateful for the aid. “Nice surprise. It made my day. Thank you very much for thinking of us and for providing such needed assistance,” said Lisa Grabell, a survivor from Vienna, Austria.

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Museum offers online film and book clubs

he Jewish History Museum has launched a summer film club, with Zoom discussion groups twice a month on Sundays at 2 p.m. Participants can watch the films on their own in advance of the discussions. “We know that this is a moment where connection is vital, as the need for social distancing continues and difficult conversations abound around us,” says Josie Shapiro, the museum’s Zuckerman Fellow and curator of community engagement. “Over the summer we are offering online programs that give the opportunity to connect in meaningful ways, that provide a chance to engage in discussion and dialogue, and ground us in a Jewish perspective that looks outward to the world around us.” The club’s June selections, which highlight the black Jewish experience, started with “Figtree” on June 14. The June 28 featured film will be “Little White Lie.” (For more on this film, visit www.azjewishpost.

com/2014/documentary-reveals-jewishmothers-little-white-lie.) Both June films are available to stream on Kanopy, which is free for those who have a Pima County Library card. If you do not have a library card, you can get one from home at this time due to the pandemic by contacting askalibrarian@pima. gov or 791-4010. Upcoming films are July 5, “Leona”; July 19, “Call Me By Your Name”; Aug. 9, “Foxtrot”; Aug. 23, “Jojo Rabbit”; Sept. 6, “Give Me Liberty”; and Sept. 13, “Uncut Gems.” On July 8, the museum will start its summer book club with “Family Papers: A Sephardic Journey Through the Twentieth Century.” The book club will be held Mondays in July at 5 p.m. These events are free but registration is required at www.bit.ly/jhmsummerreg. Click on the “next” button for the film and book club registrations. For more information, contact Shapiro at programs@ jewishhistorymuseum.org.

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COMMENTARY My mom is white and my dad is black. Don’t call me a ‘Jew of Color.’ KYLIE UNELL JTA NEW YORK s a biracial Jew, there is an expectation that I must have something to say in this historic moment. Unlike at any other time in my life, people are treating my opinion as though it deserves a stage, or a glass case for passersby to take in as they walk through a new exhibition on the lives of various Jews of Color. When I tell people that I do not have much to say about my experience as a “Jew of Color,” I see faces drop just a smidge. I sense that people want to hear about the time I was rejected because of the color of my skin, or when I was sitting in services at a synagogue and somebody came up and asked what inspired a nice non-Jewish girl like me to visit a synagogue, unaware of the fact that I am an observant Jew. The truth is that nothing like that has ever happened to me, thankfully. There have been moments when a person’s curiosity got the better of them, and they can’t help but probe into the personal details of my life within a minute of meeting me in hopes of figuring out how somebody who looks like me ended up in a Jewish environment. I’ve heard comments like “Is it hard for you to date in the Jewish world because, you know, you’re not the stereotypical Jew?” or “You can’t meet his family yet because you grew up in a broken home and that’s not something that people in his community are used to.” Here’s my personal favorite, which came up while I was living in Israel: “Can you

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Kylie Unell in front of a depiction of New York’s Washington Square Park

rap for us, you know, like Jay-Z!” Yes, all of these moments and a few more like them have happened to me, and some of them were painful. But they are not the moments by which I choose to define myself. My mother is white and my father is black. I have lived as a proud Jew in a variety of Jewish communities, including Kansas, Israel, North Carolina and New York City. Aside from those few standout moments, I have always felt at home in the Jewish world. It is the only world I know and, more than that, it is an expression of all that I am. The 20th-century German-Jewish philosopher Franz Rosenzweig defines Judaism as a person’s “most impenetrable secret, yet evident in every gesture and every word.” To call myself a Jew of Color would be to ignore that indefinable trait

inside of me that is expressed in all that I do and unites me with my fellow Jews throughout the world. The very term Jews of Color designates a portion of the Jewish population as different from the rest. It is a catchall for those in the Jewish world who look different, whose stories are worn on their bodies. The idea behind it is not a bad one. It is a term that people can use to feel seen in a world where they can feel unseen — and we know that many people have had the experience of feeling unseen in Jewish settings. But that hasn’t been my experience — and still, no matter how much I want people to consider me a Jew, when people see me, they label me a Jew of Color. They will do so more now than ever. I want to tell you that calling me a Jew of Color means defining me by negative moments

in my life — the moments when my Judaism, and in turn my humanity, is brought into question. I choose not to define myself by those moments because doing so would mean belittling the far more numerous moments in my life when I have felt a part of the Jewish world at large. I choose not to walk into a room and call myself a Jew of Color because I refuse to see myself as different from any other Jew. I choose not to overanalyze the fact that my skin is slightly darker than parts of my family or the people in my community. That does not matter. I have no unique traditions because of my skin color. I was born and raised an Ashkenazi Jew, and I plan to do the same thing for my children that my mother did for me — teach them that we are more than any label cast onto us by others or any label we put on ourselves. The Jewish world is changing, and people who look like me are becoming the face of the “typical Jew” more and more by the day. I beg you to look up Malka Groden, Chavie Bruk, Nissim Black and Yaffy Newman to see just a few examples of where the Jewish world is headed. Jews of Color is a term that does not signal progress. Instead, it holds us back. It keeps us from seeing what makes every individual Jew unique. We all have a story to share whether we hint to it on our skin or not.

Kylie Unell is a Ph.D. student in Jewish thought at New York University. She is also the founder of Rooted and Models of Faith. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the AJP or its publisher, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.

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everal large companies have joined a campaign to boycott Facebook advertising until the social media giant changes its policies regarding hate speech and targeted harassment. The clothing retailers Patagonia and The North Face; outdoor gear company REI; and Upwork, a freelancing platform, will not be posting ads on Facebook in the month of July. The campaign, which was announced last week, is being spearheaded by the Anti-Defamation League, NAACP and several other civil rights groups. The groups are protesting Facebook’s unwillingness to police hate speech or monitor posts for misinformation.

“We will pull all ads on Facebook and Instagram, effective immediately, through at least the end of July, pending meaningful action from the social media giant,” Patagonia tweeted Sunday. “For too long, Facebook has failed to take sufficient steps to stop the spread of hateful lies and dangerous propaganda on its platform. From secure elections to a global pandemic to racial justice, the stakes are too high to sit back and let the company continue to be complicit in spreading disinformation and fomenting fear and hatred.” The North Face’s tweet was shorter: “We’re in. We’re Out @Facebook.” The campaign is calling on Facebook to enhance its moderation of posts, remove all ads with misinformation and hate, and release data on hate speech on the platform.

LOCAL COC, J partner to house program for those with developmental disabilities

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hylie Gardner, communications director at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, says that when the Jewish community comes together, “something amazing happens. Our collective values guide us to uplift one another, helping us to create relationships that are deeply cherished and that work for the good of our entire community and beyond.” That’s why, when the leadership of the J made the decision to resume service after a temporary pandemic closure, they knew they would need a partner to make reopening a reality. The J typically serves over 40 young adults with various cognitive and physical disabilities as part of its Taglit Day Program, and many of these young adults fall into the high-risk category for COVID-19 patients. Tending to the most vulnerable among its community needed to be the J’s highest priority. In an effort to keep Taglit participants and their families safe and healthy, the J is working with Congregation Or Chadash to provide a temporary off-site home for the program. Many of the congregation’s activities, such as religious school, are not active during the summer months, so the facility provides the perfect setting for Taglit participants to come together in a safe and nourishing environment. Taglit participants are placed in self-contained peer pods, where chances for interaction between groups is

Kendall, with his advocate Barb Otrovsky, made a boat that won a recent Taglit regatta.

significantly reduced. Other health and safety precautions include taking the temperatures of all participants and staff before entering the facility, requiring staff to wear masks at all times, sanitizing high-touch areas throughout the day, and deep-cleaning the full facility each night. “Or Chadash has been an incredible partner,” says

Emily Malin, director of special needs services at the J. “We are so grateful to them for opening their doors to our community, and working with us to make this a great summer for everyone.” The move is in line with the congregation’s deeply held values. “In Jewish tradition, we often translate the concept of kedusha as holiness,” says Or Chadash’s Jim Liebeskind, “but a deeper understanding of kedusha teaches that we experience holiness on the deepest level when we look at every individual, situation, and moment as unique. This concept extends into every area of our lives: Each of us is holy – not only because we are created in God’s image but also because our own experience is different, sacred, and set apart. “Some program areas (like worship and study) can be effectively and powerfully experienced online. Others (like childcare) cannot. Consequently, decisions that are made in one area of our organization may not apply to others. We are working hard to find the holiness and uniqueness in every situation and respond as best we can under the circumstances.” Taglit currently is not permitting visitors on site. To learn more about the Taglit program, contact Malin at emalin@tucsonjcc.org. For questions about Or Chadash, contact Liebeskind at facilities@octucson.com.

Pandemic relief fund facilitates PPE purchase for local Jewish agencies

t has been another tumultuous week in our community,” Graham Hoffman, president and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, wrote in his June 17 “Stronger Together — This Week in Our Community” email. Along with the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, the community faces the threat of the Bighorn fire in the Santa Catalina Mountains. And, amid the ongoing unrest and demonstrations around racial inequity and injustice across our nation, many are finding inspiration in the chorus of voices calling for change. Over the last several weeks, the Jewish Community Pandemic Relief Task Force has continued to make new grants to local organizations from the Jewish Community Pandemic Relief Fund. As local Jewish agencies grapple with what it means to open their doors to the public, this

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has included committing up to $8,000 in funding to jumpstart agency personal protective equipment readiness with joint procurement to minimize cost. The agencies involved are Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, Jewish History Museum/Holocaust History Center, Tucson Hebrew Academy, Tucson Jewish Community Center, and the University of Arizona Hillel Foundation. JFCS reports that from the beginning of March until mid-June, it has used a combination of Pandemic Relief Fund and Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance (also known as LEAF) funds to help provide more than 125 households with shelter, food assistance, healthcare copays, utilities, and direct transportation during this challenging time.

The Tucson J reopened with limited programming on Monday, June 1. A $15,000 grant from the fund allowed the J’s signature Taglit program, to be held off campus on the property of Congregation Or Chadash (see story above). Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona provides support to families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer, many of whom have been particularly affected by the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. The Jewish Community Pandemic Relief Fund granted $3,000 to assist families during this time and referred them to other resources in the community, including those available through grantees JFCS and Interfaith Community Services, specialized in providing emergency financial assistance, who may be able to serve them in the longer term.

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LONG REALTY, A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY AFFILIATE Jim Jacobs’ tagline is “Experience Matters.” Nothing could be more important today. Jim was born and raised in Tucson and knows every peak and valley like the back of his hand. His knowledge of the market is second to none. Jim has sold more than 1,000 homes in Tucson over the past 25 years. Through all those transactions he has experienced just about every potential issue. Knowing what to do when a challenge arises is the key to a successful real estate closing. A tech-savvy broker with a background in marketing, Jim uses the latest tools, including social media and drone photography. He is a vice president, member of the Executive Council at Long Realty, as well as in their top-level “1926 Circle of Excellence.” As an associate broker, Jim understands that buying or selling a home is one of the most important decisions people make. He respects the personal meaning and magnitude of these decisions and gives each client the time, attention, respect and care they deserve.

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n an economy hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, impacts to the housing market aren’t cut-and-dried. Demand for homes appeared to drop along with sales in March, but home prices have risen. What does this mean for the average homebuyer or seller? Gary Pivo, a professor of real estate development and urban planning in the University of Arizona College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, is a widely cited expert on responsible property investing and sustainable urbanization. Here, he discusses how COVID-19 might impact the number of homes for sale and sale prices, and whether the pandemic will encourage people to move to less dense areas. He also offers advice for those interested in buying or selling now. Q: How has the pandemic affected the time houses spend on the market? A: There is anecdotal evidence that things are selling more slowly. There’s been a decrease in existing home sales. Historically, there’s a strong negative correlation between time on market and home sales. So, the drop in sales would normally increase time on the market. Also, median months on the sales market for newly completed homes increases during recessions. But some of the drop in sales is from a shrinking market — a decline in both the number of buyers and sellers. So, if there remains some balance between the two, time on the market may not be greatly affected. Q: People like to look at the 2008

financial crisis when they think about the effects of the pandemic on real estate. Is it a fair comparison? A: That was a crisis in our financial system that made it harder to get mortgages. So far, lending policies have remained unchanged, so that’s a key difference. Damage to household wealth did occur then and is happening now and that will weaken demand for housing, but low interest rates will offset that to some degree. But people with uncertain job prospects don’t want to buy houses. Still, on net, I do not expect a downturn in housing prices anything like the 24% drop we saw during the financial crisis. Commercial real estate may see bigger effects, particularly Class B and C retail and office space, if small businesses close, which seems quite possible. Q: How likely is it that lenders change their loan criteria for mortgages in the face of the economic effects of COVID-19? A: As of April 2020, the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices by the Federal Reserve shows lending policies for mortgages have remained basically unchanged, according to 91.1% of the respondents. Q: The housing market in Tucson was steadily growing before the pandemic. How has COVID-19 changed that? A: Financial stress on households should weaken demand, eventually pushing downward the 7% annual growth in housing prices we’ve seen the past two years. I expect to see total returns on investment in the private student housing See House, page 11

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Barbara specializes in gated and golf properties in the premier North and Northwest areas of Tucson: The Foothills, Dove Mountain, and Oro Valley. A resident and member of The Stone Canyon Club, an exclusive golf community in Oro Valley’s Rancho Vistoso, Barbara facilitates sales of land and new or resale homes from under $200K to over $3M. A top Tucson REALTOR®, Barbara knows luxury and, as a single agent, provides clients with exceptional individual attention. Her unique ability to discern what a client actually desires, not just what they communicate, enables her to match clients with a property that successfully fulfills their lifestyle criteria and goals. With a wealth of knowledge and business experience from over 18 years as a Silicon Valley hi-tech sales and business development executive, Barbara’s communication and negotiation skills also ensure buyers and sellers reach a win-win agreement. For extraordinary personal attention and a delightful professional real estate experience, contact Barbara!

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LONG REALTY, A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY AFFILIATE There’s Only One Robin Sue! Robin Sue is the only REALTOR® to be named Tucson’s #1 Real Estate Agent for 12 years, and the first REALTOR to sell over $50,000,000 including the two most expensive homes in Tucson. Robin Sue takes great pride in having been in the real estate business for over 25 years while always adhering to a personal goal of treating each client with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Most gratifying aspect of her job: “It is very heartening when clients write thank you letters to let me know they are especially satisfied with the services I have provided. When representing clients who are selling a home, I always enjoy the challenge of recommending improvements toward ensuring a quick and profitable sale. When representing clients who are buying a home, I am personally gratified when my buyers find the property of their dreams and I am able to simplify the process.” Robin Sue understands a client’s home is one of the most important investments in a lifetime, and her unparalleled experience, dedication, and knowledge provides her clients an experience that surpasses their expectations. Her efforts have been rewarded by continual referrals and repeat business she has received from satisfied clients. Whether you need to sell or purchase a home, Robin Sue looks forward to working with you.

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Coming from two very different backgrounds, Avi spending over a decade in emergency medical services, and Alex working in the food service industry, both have a passion for customer service. Customer care is a central factor in both industries, which has allowed them to create a brokerage that combines expert knowledge and quality, client-centered service. A lot of the real estate industry has become digital and has moved away from providing the personal touches necessary to genuinely and competently assist people during a very exciting time in their lives. “We aim to change that and bring back a more personalized service model,” Avi says. “We want to sit down with you and hear your wants and needs, and explain the process so that you are confident and well informed. It is important for us that we are there with you every step of the way.” In addition to being dedicated realtors, Avi and Alex are extremely devoted to the Tucson community, as they are a part of numerous community organizations and are invested in the growth of our beautiful city.

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David Rosenstein’s motto is “I always put your interests first.” David specializes in all facets of real estate, whether you are a first-time buyer, moving up, downsizing, purchasing a second home, investment, or commercial properties. He is an expert in assisting personal representatives and executors to sell any property in an estate or probate. Plus, he has helped many homeowners with options when facing foreclosure. David has over 30 years of full-time professional real estate experience, including many years of owning real estate brokerages and mortgage companies. He holds real estate broker licenses in Arizona, California, and Washington. He considers himself not just a REALTOR®, but a trusted advisor and educator whose role is to help clients reach their real estate goals. Prior to starting his career in real estate, David earned his Master of Business Administration with emphasis in finance from National University in San Diego, California, and worked for many years in accounting, with expertise in taxation and business management. These experiences prepared him to successfully navigate unique and difficult real estate transactions. If you are looking to buy or sell property, especially if it may have been previously listed and did not sell, or you just need information and options, you can trust that David works hard using his experience, marketing, education, and negotiating skills to make your real estate dreams come true.

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market in Tucson and elsewhere to crater during the second quarter and that could extend through the year depending on how many students return to the UA in the fall. Q: How might the pandemic foster a counter-urbanization movement? A: This means increasing the share of people interested in living or companies locating outside denser areas, in the suburbs or exurbs or rural towns. In that case, we’d end up developing more open space, paying more for infrastructure and using more energy — all things known to be the result of suburbanization. My guess is this may have some slowing effect on New York City — for example, an

Douglas Seemann works with buyers and investors to find maximum value when purchasing a home or property. He helps buyers identify their needs and acquire the property, and provides assistance after the sale. Working with sellers, Doug actively and aggressively markets the property, utilizing over 100 websites, social media, direct marketing and networking. He helps owners prepare the property, negotiate with buyers, and monitor the closing. No client has lost money on a home purchased and sold through him! Doug’s team of escrow and title officers, lenders, handymen, contractors and other service providers give his clients the tools they need for a successful transaction.

Amazon might think twice before investing in a major office center there — but unless COVID-19 gets out of control in several other large urban centers, there won’t be a permanent shift in attitudes toward urban living. Q: What advice would you give people who are thinking about buying or selling a house right now? A: The interest rates are the lowest in history, so if you’re looking to buy a place to call home and have secure income, I’d go for it. If you’re looking for a student housing or a vacation rental investment, I’d wait and see what the future holds. You may get a better price and returns down the road. For sellers, prices are holding up just now and have been rising for the past few years. So, it is a good time to sell even if you may have to wait a little longer to find a buyer. I don’t see much upside to waiting.

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MADELINE FRIEDMAN

LONG REALTY, A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY AFFILIATE “It’s all about helping people, to see faces light up as a family walks into their new home, or says a fond farewell to their former home as they head out for a new adventure.” Since 1980, Madeline has been a full-time real estate professional in Tucson, including having been named the No. 1 agent at Long Realty numerous times, a vice president member of the Executive Council, a member of the Long Million Dollar Club since 1981. She is currently a member of The 1926 Circle of Excellence-Platinum level. She consistently generates over $25 million in sales each year. She is considered “the family REALTOR®,” assisting multiple generations of the same family. Rumor has it that she only represents luxury properties. Allow us to set the record straight … from condos to castles, Madeline is your real estate connection! Giving back to the community is one of Madeline’s mantras. She was awarded Long’s prestigious Sam Woods Award for her exemplary community service, which includes board member of Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona and Congregation of Anshei Israel, vice chair of Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Women’s Philanthropy, charter member of Long Realty Cares Foundation, supporter of Magee Middle School Odyssey of the Mind club and Redington Volleyball Club. Madeline is always available for your Real Estate needs, or just a friendly visit.

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ocal First Arizona has been a champion of sustainability in Southern Arizona for many years. The organization recently created further opportunities for positive change in the community by forming the Southern Arizona Green Business Alliance. LFA created the alliance to help regional businesses find programs and resources that can assist them with their sustainability strategies. “It made sense for the community to sort of have an umbrella to put all the programs into one place,” says Claire Kaufman, Local First’s sustainability program manager. The alliance consists of three main programs. The entry-level program, offered to both local and non-local businesses, is a certification program for those looking to make their businesses more sustainable. The second program is SCALE UP, which LFA created in 2018. It provides a seven-week workshop course in sustainability for local businesses (see www. azjewishpost.com/2018/lfa-helps-localbusinesses-save-money-energy). The last program is the Tucson 2030 District, which is for building owners in Southern Arizona who want to commit to a 50% reduction in energy, water, or transportation emissions. So far, 18 businesses have signed up for the certification program and eight are fully enrolled. The enrolled businesses are Delectables Catering; For the World; Literacy Connects; House Trevethan, LLC.; Tucson Clean & Beautiful; Frozen Delight; Boxhill & Co., LLC; and

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Westgate Garden Design. By becoming a part of the alliance these local businesses have made a commitment to a greener Tucson. “I think it will help us be more thoughtful in both our business and our personal lives,” says Katie Gannon, executive director of Tucson Clean & Beautiful. “Just to be conscious about what our footprint is and how we’re impacting the planet and the community.” Tucson Clean & Beautiful is a nonprofit community platform for environmental businesses. It has promoted sustainability for a long time, and staff are excited to see where the alliance will go. See Green, page 14

Local teen launches COVID Clean restaurant program “I thought there was a great need for COVID Clean, because people are nervous to dine in at restaurants [now that Arizona’s s the coronavirus pandemic got un“Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” derway, 16-year-old Drew Messing order has been lifted] and order takeout became the designated take-out food food. COVID Clean provides confidence runner for his parents, Claudine and Andrew to consumers that restaurants are doing the Messing, and grandparents, Paulette and Joe right thing, helps restaurants increase their Gootter. revenue, and also provides free meals to Drew Messing “My mom is a great cook but a little while recently unemployed restaurant workers” into quarantine my family was eager to order takeout through gift cards donated by many of the participating food. I would go around Tucson picking up takeout food restaurants, Messing explains. from restaurants, and I realized this great range of what Restaurants that sign onto the COVID Clean pledge restaurants were doing regarding the FDA and CDC agree to random inspections to ensure their compliance guidelines. Some restaurants would abide by all of the with the following practices: rules and regulations, while others would not,” he says. • Regularly disinfect and clean workspaces and Messing launched COVID Clean (www.covidcleanaz. equipment com), a free, voluntary program for local restaurants to • Pre-screen employees (e.g., assess symptoms prior pledge to adhere to all the Food and Drug Administra- to starting work) tion and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Require employees to wear a mask or face covering guidelines. To date, more than 40 restaurants — some • Instruct employees to use gloves whenever possible with multiple locations — have signed on. • Require employees to practice frequent hand-washing Recently, Messing told the AJP, Pima County reached Participating restaurants run the gamut from sandout to him to partner with COVID Clean. An announce- wich and taco shops to fine dining. There are several ment from the county is coming soon. See Clean, page 14

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businesses. This alliance is a step toward that goal. Romero wants the alliance to not only benefit the economy and environment, but also highlight the community’s commitment to “being a world class destination to live, work, and thrive,” she says. “I think with our mayor getting behind it, it’s going to be really exciting to see how she promotes it so that the community gets on board,” DiFiore says. Romero will definitely motivate local businesses to consider the alliance, says Kaufman, but she believes the community will begin to motivate itself. According to Kaufman, larger out of state businesses don’t have that personal connection to the environment that most local businesses do. “Local businesses generally really care about their community,” she says. “Owners are sending their kids to these schools, they breathe the air, they drink the water. They live here.”

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hich of the following makes you the angriest: • Arguing with someone when you know you are right? • Arguing with someone when you know they are wrong? • Arguing in general? One of the comments I hear all too often is, “The thing I love most about Judaism is that it teaches us to ask questions, provoke, and/or argue about anything and everything.” I am never sure how I am supposed to respond to such comments. In more ways than one to say anything would be to prove “them” right. However, I am not sure that our tradition is so cavalier when it comes to questioning, provoking, or arguing. In fact, I would suggest that the truth is actually the opposite of the impression that so many have of our tradition. Consider the following: In Pirke Avot (5:17) we are taught (consider the passage an echo from the Torah portion for this Shabbat, Korah): Every dispute that is for the sake of Heaven, will in the end endure; But one that is not for the sake of Heaven, will not endure. Which is the controversy that is for the sake of Heaven? Such was the controversy of Hillel and Shammai. And which is the controversy that is not for the sake of Heaven? Such was the controversy of Korah and all his congregation. What is the difference between the two? To put it most simply, Hillel and Shammai were concerned about the ultimate outcome of their disputes. They were pursuing the truth. Korah and his congregation were more concerned with position and power. They were pursuing the gratification of their ego. And, in the end, it is not just the outcome of the dispute that endures, it is the disputants as well! In fact, when there was a dispute, Jewish law tended to follow the view of the School of Hillel rather than Shammai because (Eruvin 13b): they were kindly and modest, because they studied

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not only their own rulings but also those of the School of Shammai, and because they taught the words of the School of Shammai before their own. So what? Who cares? What does any of this have to do with us? After all, I know that I am right and they are wrong. They have to be, don’t they? After all, how can I be right unless they are wrong? That is exactly my point! Even as our tradition calls for careful deliberation, review, and investigation of any/every matter of concern, it does so in the pursuit of truth … of discerning what it is that God has called upon us to do. It is easy to bend to the voice that is the loudest, or the fist that is punching (even if it is the air) the hardest. However, if one does not stand for something, they will not only bend, they will fall for any/everything. Questioning, provoking, and/or arguing for the sake of the question, the provocation, and/or the argument is not productive. In fact, it is destructive. Rather, we should, especially when engaged with a matter of concern, always try to open ourselves up to seeing the truth behind all the noise … listening and looking for how we can walk together rather than in spite of each other. So, the next time you find yourself about to get into an argument (or, if you are already in the midst of a heated disagreement), take a deep “Hillel breath” and ask yourself to justify the position of the other side. Pause for one more moment and look at what you are trying to say. Then, see what you have in common. We will accomplish much more that will endure if we walk together toward a common goal. Consider: The Place Where We Are Right by Yehuda Amichai From the place where we are right Flowers will never grow In the spring. The place where we are right Is hard and trampled Like a yard. But doubts and loves Dig up the world Like a mole, a plow. And a whisper will be heard in the place Where the ruined House once stood.

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Congregation anShei iSrael

5550 E. Fifth St., Tucson, AZ 85711 • (520) 745-5550 Rabbi Robert Eisen, Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny • www.caiaz.org Daily minyan: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 a.m.; Sun. and legal holidays, 8 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. / Mincha: Fri., 5:45 p.m. / Shabbat services: Sat., 9 a.m., followed by Kiddush; Tot Shabbat, 1st Fri., 5:45 p.m.; Family Service, 3rd Friday, 5:45 p.m.; Holiday services may differ, call or visit website. / Torah study: every Shabbat one hour before Mincha (call or visit website for times) / Talmud on Tuesday, 6 p.m. / Weekday Torah study group, Wed., 11 a.m. beverages and dessert provided.

ORTHODOX Congregation Chofetz Chayim/SouthweSt torah inStitute

5150 E. Fifth St., Tucson, AZ 85711 • (520) 747-7780 Rabbi Israel Becker • www.tucsontorah.org Shabbat services: Fri., Kabbalat Shabbat 15 minutes before sunset; Sat. 9 a.m. followed by Kiddush. / Mincha: Fri., 1 p.m.; Sat., 25 minutes before sunset, followed by Shalosh Seudas, Maariv, and Havdallah. Services: Sun., 8 a.m.; Mon. and Thurs., 6:50 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri., 7 a.m.; daily, 15 minutes before sunset. / Weekday Rosh Chodesh services: 6:45 a.m.

Congregation young iSrael/ChaBad of tuCSon

2443 E. Fourth St., Tucson, AZ 85719 • (520) 881-7956 Rabbi Yossie Shemtov, Rabbi Yudi Ceitlin • www.chabadoftucson.com Daily minyan: Sun. and legal holidays, 8:30 a.m.; Mon. and Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri., 6:45 a.m. / Mincha and Maariv, 5:15 p.m. / Shabbat services: Fri. at candlelighting; Sat. 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush. Mincha, Maariv, and Havdallah TBA.

ChaBad on river

3916 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson AZ 85716 • (520) 661-9350 Rabbi Ram Bigelman • www.chabadonriver.com Shabbat services: Fri., Mincha at candlelighting time, followed by Maariv. / Sat., Shacharit service, 9:30 a.m. / Torah study: women, Wed., 2 p.m.; men, Tues. and Thurs., 7 p.m. Call to confirm.

ChaBad oro valley

1171 E. Rancho Vistoso #131, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 • (520) 477-8672 Rabbi Ephraim Zimmerman • www.jewishorovalley.com Shabbat services: 3rd Fri., 5 p.m. Oct.-Feb., 6 p.m. March-Sept., all followed by dinner / Sat., 10 a.m. study session followed by service.

ChaBad Sierra viSta

401 Suffolk Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 • (520) 820-6256 Rabbi Benzion Shemtov • www.jewishsierravista.com Shabbat services: Sat., 10:30 a.m., bimonthly, followed by class explaining prayers. Visit website or call for dates.

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Congregation Beit SimCha 2270 W. Ina Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85741 • (520) 276-5675 Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon • www.beitsimchatucson.org Shabbat services: Fri., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m., with Torah study at 9 a.m; monthly Shabbat morning hikes.

Congregation Chaverim

3888 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 (Tucson Hebrew Academy) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31806, Tucson, AZ 85751 • (520) 305-8208 Rabbi Helen Cohn • www.mkorhayim.org Shabbat services: 2nd and 4th Fri., 7 p.m. / Torah study, 2nd and 4th Sat. 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Congregation or ChadaSh 3939 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85718 • (520) 512-8500 Rabbi Thomas Louchheim, Cantor Janece Cohen www.orchadash-tucson.org Shabbat services: Fri., 6:30 p.m.; 1st Fri., Friday Night LIVE (Sept.-May); 2nd Friday, Tot Shabbat (Sept.-May), 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. / Torah study: Sat., 8:30 a.m.

temple emanu-el 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716 • (520) 327-4501 Rabbi Batsheva Appel • www.tetucson.org Shabbat services: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m./ Torah study: Sat., 8:30 a.m. except when there is a Rabbi’s Tish.

temple Kol hamidBar 228 N. Canyon Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 • (520) 458-8637 www.templekol.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 908, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, Friday night Torah study group: 6 - 7:15 p.m. / Shabbat services: Fri., 7:30 p.m.

Congregation Bet Shalom 3881 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 • (520) 577-1171 Rabbi Hazzan Avraham Alpert • www.cbsaz.org Shabbat services: Fri., 5:30 p.m. (followed by monthly dinners — call for info); Sat. 9:30 a.m., Camp Shabbat (ages 6-10) 10 a.m.-noon, followed by Kiddush lunch; 12:30-2 p.m. CBS Think Tank discussion led by Rabbi Dr. Howard Schwartz and Prof. David Graizbord; monthly Tot Shabbat (call for dates) / Weekday services: Wed. 8:15 a.m. / Hagim 9:30 a.m.

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Beth Shalom temple Center

1751 N. Rio Mayo (P.O. Box 884), Green Valley, AZ 85622 • (520) 648-6690 Rabbi Norman Roman • www.bstc.us Shabbat services: 1st and 3rd Fri., 7 p.m. / Torah study: Sat., 9:30 a.m.

handmaKer reSident Synagogue

2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712 • (520) 881-2323 www.handmaker.com Shabbat services: Fri., 4:30 p.m., led by various leaders, followed by Shabbat dinner; Sat., 9:30 a.m., led by Mel Cohen and Dan Asia, followed by light Kiddush lunch.

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1245 E. 2nd St. Tucson, AZ 85719 • (520) 624-6561 • www.arizona.hillel.org Shabbat services: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and alternative services two Fridays each month when school is in session. Dinner follows (guests, $8; RSVP by preceding Thurs.). Call for dates/times.

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Marcia Silberman Light, 71, died June 13, 2020 after a short battle with acute myeloid leukemia, just two days shy of her 51st wedding anniversary. Mrs. Light was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, the oldest daughter of Arthur and Shirley Silberman. She attended Belleville Township High School and Bradley University. After she married Kenneth Light in 1969, they moved to Boulder, Colorado, and then relocated to St. Paul, Minnesota, where the first and second of their three children, Kim and Brandon, were born. The family moved to Denver in 1976 where a third child, Rebecca, joined the family. In 1986, the Light family moved to Tucson, where Mrs. Light worked for many years at Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging as the executive assistant to the CEO. She retired from Handmaker after 26 years and spent the last seven years enjoying the highlights of her life: her children, Kim, Brandon and Elana, Rebecca and Josh; and seven grandchildren. She also is survived by her sister, Barbara (Vic), and brother, Jeffrey (Jeanie). As Mrs. Light always put others first as a consummate cook and hostess, the family suggests memorial contributions to “MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger” or your local community food bank. Due to the COVID-19 environment, graveside services were held privately for the family with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery.

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Sally and Sid Brodkin recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. They were married June 14, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York.

The Arizona Board of Regents confirmed University of Arizona Professor of Psychology Jeff Greenberg as a Regents Professor along with four other UArizona faculty members, Roberta Diaz Brinton, Judith Brown, Peter Chesson, and Connie Woodhouse. Regents Professor appointments are reserved for full professors whose exceptional achievements merit national and international distinction, and are limited to no more than 3% of the university’s tenured and tenure-track faculty members. Greenberg developed a unique conceptual framework called terror management theory in order to address the psychological conflict between the selfpreservation instinct and the realization that death is inevitable and unpredictable. He is a fellow of both the Society for Personality and Social Psychology and the Society of Experimental Social Psychology, and the recipient of a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association and of the Lifetime Career Award from the International Society for Self and Identity.

Business briefs The Tucson Jewish Community Center appointed Sarah Singer as chair of its 31st board of directors in May. An associate at Gadarian & Cacy, PLLC, Singer has served on the J’s board for seven years. She is a longtime Tucson resident who previously worked in investment banking and propriSarah Singer etary trading before receiving her J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York. Singer also is a member of the J’s first Women inPower cohort, a fellowship that seeks to uplift female leaders through a social impact lens. Joining her on the board are former chairs Lex Sears and Tom Warne; Claire West, who previously served on the board of Arts for All (which will merge with the J later this year); Ilana Addis, interim chair of the obstetrics and gynecology department at University of Arizona College of Medicine/Banner University Medical Center; and Eric Smith, executive director of the Center for Innovation at the University of Arizona, who is an alum of the J’s early childhood education program and its Camp J summer day camp. Invisible Theatre is reopening June 23 with “Filming O’Keeffe,” the final show of its 49th season. Along with other COVID-19 safety procedures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control, IT is instituting boutique seating for only 22-24 customers per show, 25% of its capacity. For more information, call 882-9721. The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre will hold auditions for youth ages 7-18 for its outdoor production of “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” in November. Auditionees can choose between socially distanced inperson auditions or Zoom auditions. Auditions will be held the afternoon of Sunday, June 28. Rehearsals will be held initially over Zoom starting in August before moving to socially distant outdoor rehearsals. Visit www. scoundrelandscamp.org for more details and to sign up for an audition slot. The Southern Arizona Arts Guild will host a popup art show on Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the former Brooks Brothers and Papyrus stores on the second floor of La Encantada, 2905 East Skyline Drive in Tucson, across from the SAAG Gallery of Gifts, which also will be open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, visit www.southernarizonaartsguild.com. Hotel Congress has launched Soul Food Wednesday, giving its space over to black-owned businesses to create a night that celebrates black cuisine, black music, and black organizations. For more information, visit www.hotelcongress.com/soul-food-wednesdays.

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