B’nai MidBar News Melanie Einbund From Our President, Joy Erickson A beloved congregant and community leader Esta Goldstein is preparing to move back east after 30 years in Tucson. Her contributions to both the Jewish and broader Tucson communities are immeasurable. Intelligent, compassionate, and dedicated, Esta helped form Congregation B’nai Midbar and remains a treasured mentor.…
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Religion, May 2026
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – May 2026
Summer Is on the Way! Melanie Einbund Our last Shabbat officiated by Rabbi Price until the High Holy Days was on April 17. Eliyanah Powers, our Cantorial Soloist, was there to guide us through services and rituals. (FYI: Ruzbeh had a prior commitment and will be with us for the High Holy Days). Saying ‘Lehitraot’…
April 2026, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – April 2026
Pass the Matzah Please! Melanie Einbund Our April 17 Shabbat. Rabbi Price will officiate our last Shabbat until the High Holy Days. As always Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist,and Ruzbeh Tebyanian, accompanist,will assist. It will be a chance to say goodbye to many of our “snowbird” members. Of course, those remaining in Tucson have our…
March 2026, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – March 2026
Welcome to Our March 20 Shabbat Melanie Einbund Welcome to our March 20 Shabbat. Rabbi Price will officiate. As always, Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist, and Ruzbeh Tebyanian, accompanist, will assist. The February celebration of Tu B’shevat took on a new flavor. Yes, lavender at the Under the Oaks lavender farm in Oracle. Farmer John…
Religion, February 2026
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – February 2026
A New Month—New Celebrations and Happenings! Several are in need! Congregation B’nai Midbar, in combination with IMPACT of Southern Arizona, sponsors a food drive at every Shabbat Service that we are in session. We are focusing on food insecurity in and around our community. Please bring any food products that you wish to donate to…
January 2026, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – January 2026
We Greet the New Year with Happiness, Events, and Undertakings Melanie Einbund At the special invitation from Rabbi Price, we welcomed Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, Emeritus, to our pulpit once again! Rabbi Seltzer spoke at our Shabbat Services on Dec. 19. A scholar par excellence, Rabbi Seltzer shared his thoughts with us. Honoring our 29 new…
Religion, December 2025
Congregation B’Nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – December 2025
I Can’t Keep Up! Melanie Einbund The High Holy Days are past us, and I need to shield my eyes from the oncoming traffic! As expressed before, and forgive me for repeating myself, but we look forward to 5786 as a Year of Vision. There are several points to this exciting plan. From time to…
Religion, November 2025
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – November 2025
Greeting 5786! Melanie Einbund The sanctuary was resplendent in High Holy Day décor! Rabbi Price punctuated traditional and modern services with sermons relating to looking forward and accepting new experiences. Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist, was in resonant voice as she led us in prayer through melodies of awe and beauty. Rouzbeh Tebyanian, our accompanist,…
October 2025, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – November 2025
B’nai Midbar Celebrations Melanie Einbund Our last summer lay-led Shabbat Service was attended by many on a very warm Friday evening at the home of Bonnie Lasky and Irv Rothenberg. Susan Kravitz led the service, which included music, song, and history. Herb and Sue Cohn offered readings and prayers. Celebrating Shabbat together is special and…
September 2025, Religion
Congregation B’Nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – September 2025
Well, Beforehand Melanie Einbund As you read this article, some things have happened and some are in the future. I will try to keep you on track and discern between the two. Summer Lay-Led Shabbat Services In July several members and guests attended our lay-led Shabbat services hosted by Nate and Melanie Einbund. Our lay…