Jerry Fay On March 14, the Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) congregation held a celebration to honor Ron Gannett and his wife, Susie, for their 10 years of service. The celebration was held at the Gaslight Music Hall, the church’s temporary location due to the pandemic. Ron is the lead pastor, and Susie serves in the…
Laurie Colen The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) is zooming along. The JFG has been able to obtain a Zoom license, and so after a long hiatus, the JFG has started booking events and holding online events for our membership. We held our first Zoom ladies’ coffee in late February, and the women were thrilled to…
Dick Kroese Ray Chastain was a yardmaster for the Southern Pacific Railroad and highly respected. He would see the men, women, and children riding the trains into Tucson. He felt sorry for them, so he started taking them home, feeding them, giving them clothes, and providing whatever else was needed. Then, in 1953, he left…
Melanie Einbund, IJSS Secretary During the summer months of June, July, and August, services will not be held. Members will receive notice of High Holy Day services. Institute of Jewish Services (IJSS) welcomes Rabbi Laura Harari to our pulpit. When first interviewed about this position, Rabbi Harari expressed that she was excited and thrilled for…