Tucson JCC

Partners Tucson is back for a new season of connection, growth, and reflection. ✨

Designed for Jewish people of all backgrounds and experiences to explore perspectives through meaningful conversation in pairs, Partners Tucson uses the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z"l) as a guide. 💬 No prior knowledge or experience is needed - just curiosity and openness to connect with someone new.

On Thursday, August 20, from 7-8:15pm, join us for the first monthly session, titled "Personal Growth in the New Year."

This program is presented in partnership with , , , Congregation Bet Shalom, .chaverim, , and .

The Tucson J is a proud partner of .

👉RSVP for the August session today here: https://bit.ly/tucsonjpartnerstucson

Swipe through ➡️ to discover what’s coming up at the !⁣⁣⁣

👉 For more information + to register, go to tucsonjcc.org!

Ma Nishma! Shabbat Shalom! ✡️ Sharing the JOY of the J: How we care for ourselves, how we care for others, and how we contribute to the world around us reflect the kind of people and community we want to be. 🌱 Every day, people choose to show up at the Tucson J to nurture their physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness; learn something new; and find joy and connection. 💛 We are proud to be a place where those choices make an impact on an individual level, and where personal responsibility can grow into collective responsibility. Just as importantly, the J chooses to show up—for our members, our families, our teens and children, and for the broader Tucson community. 🤝 Our work is rooted in the belief that the choices we make together can help create a stronger, more connected Jewish community. ✡️ This week, we're excited to share a few of the ways our community is choosing to show up. ⬇️

We welcomed Early Childhood Education and JCare kids back for another school year filled with fun, learning, and memories. 🎒📚 ECE students explored their classrooms, ventured out around the J, and celebrated their first Shabbat in the ECE open space on brand new carpeting! 🕯️✨ In JCare, participants learned about the Jewish value of kehilla (community), decorated name tags and art portfolios that will be used throughout the year, baked chocolate chip cookies 🍪, and played icebreakers! 🎉

We recently began a new partnership with and are thrilled to have kicked off two class series that support postpartum families during a time of life where it often feels hard to "show up" for yourself. 💪🤱

In Sports + Recreation 🏐, we celebrated the "Squad Team" and "Aces" who took first and second place in our summer Co-ed Volleyball League championship game! 🥇🥈 There are more leagues, lessons, and clinics for both youth and adults throughout the fall—what will you choose to try? 🤔

All week long, nine Tucson J teens competed in the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games + Access 🏅, joining thousands of other Jewish teens in Toronto. 🇨🇦 Just like last year's Games hosted here in Tucson, it was an unforgettable and truly meaningful experience. Our teens showed up with their best foot forward and we couldn't be more proud! 🙌 Check out the closing video here and stay tuned for an article about our amazing Maccabi teens coming soon!

As we move into Shabbat, may we take a moment to reflect on the choices we make, the responsibilities we share, and the kind of community we are building together. 🕊️ Shabbat Shalom. 🕯️

Swipe through to explore upcoming community events with our partners! 🤝❤️ Find more information from the organizations below ⬇️ or email Jennifer Selco at [email protected].




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Enjoy a sweet treat and support a local business! 🍦

❄️ Stay cool in the Tucson heat with our friends at Chill on Sunrise. They have generously given our community 18% off your tasty order for the rest of the summer! ☀️

In just a few weeks, California-based Argentinian artist, , will join us for an Artist Residency you won't want to miss! 🎨 Join us for:

🌟Planting Seeds: A Pop-Up Exhibit in the Tucson J's Fine Art Gallery
The exhibit runs from Monday, August 10 to Thursday, August 13 during the J's open hours. These stunning and vibrant works explore Jewish identity through collage, photography, and mixed media.

🌟 The Power of Jewish Images: Art, Memory, and Representation with Alex Woz
Join us Wednesday, August 12, 6:30pm for a a free reception and lecture focused on Alex’s work and personal story.

🌟 Reclaiming Our Stories: A Collage Workshop
On Thursday, August 13, 6:30pm, create artwork rooted in your own family stories, working with copies of family photographs or archival materials.

👉Learn more and register for the events here: https://bit.ly/tucsonjalexwoz

Join us for a final summer celebration fit for the whole family! ☀️😎

Summer Nights at the J will conclude on Sunday, August 16, from 4-6pm, with special guest performers ! 🎵

Enjoy live music, pool time, lawn games, and BBQ for dinner! Kids under 5 are free!

👉Register today here: https://bit.ly/tucsonjsummernights26

Ma Nishma! Shabbat Shalom! ✡️ Sharing the JOY of the J: As we reflect on the lessons of gratitude in this week's Torah portion 🙏, we also find ourselves at a meaningful moment in the life of our J. Summer camp season came to a joyful close this week ☀️, a new school year begins on Monday 📚, and for just a moment, we have the opportunity to pause between one joyful season and the next. Before the busy rhythms of fall take hold 🍂, we are grateful for all that our community has shared this summer—for the laughter that filled our halls, the friendships that were built 🤝, the dedicated staff who made it all possible, and the many families who continue to make the Tucson J a place of connection and belonging. ❤️

Camp J ended on Wednesday with a carnival 🎡, staff talent show, and a special visit from the Tucson Fire Department. Campers discovered that the best way to cool off under the Tucson sun is a fire hose spray-down! 🚒💦 All week, teachers in our Early Childhood Education department have spent time together preparing for the year ahead with in-service days devoted to professional development and a field trip to the Catalyst Creative Collective, where they learned to make bagels from scratch and paint like professional artists. This afternoon, new and returning ECE families joined us to "meet the teacher"—we are looking forward to another year of learning, playing, and growing at the J! 📚

While Camp J is one of the highlights of our summer, it is only one part of the vibrant life of our community. ☀️ Throughout the season, our Healthy Aging programs have continued to bring older adults together for learning, wellness, and meaningful connection, reminding us that the J is a place where every generation can find community. Racquet Sports clinics and lessons continued at the Sarver Tennis Center on freshly cleaned courts, and community members worked toward their wellness goals in group fitness classes and personal training. 💪

This week the Stingrays Swim Team tie-dyed shirts and then participated in their annual Swimathon 🏊—an opportunity to celebrate their hard work, raise funds for the season ahead, and demonstrate the perseverance and team spirit that define our program. 🎊

Every season at the J offers opportunities for something to be grateful for. As we welcome Shabbat and look ahead to the start of a new school year, we do so with gratitude for the people who make the Tucson J such a special place, every day of the year. ✨ Shabbat Shalom. 💙