Congregation Anshei Israel

Crafternoon Success!

A little creating, a lot of schmoozing, and such a fun afternoon together. We had so much fun, I only got a pic of a few of us.

Join us for the next one on September 6 at 12:30 PM! Location provided with RSVP. Come craft with us!

We love volunteers of all kinds, people and plants! 🌵💚
This little cactus is a true volunteer. Nobody planted it, nobody asked it to show up, it just saw an opportunity and said, “I can help!”
May we all grow where we’re needed, pitch in when we can, and help our community flourish.

The best team, getting ready for the holiest days with plenty of joy along the way!
This High Holy Day season, come for more meaning, more Torah, more laughter, more joy, more community, and more of what makes you feel at home.
You belong here 💕

The CAI Men’s Club is getting ready to *rise* to the occasion!

Last night, the group gathered over pizza at Sauce Pizza & Wine to *toss around* ideas for the fall. Bowling, hiking, volunteer projects and more are all on the table as the club prepares for the fall

The plans are still being *kneaded into shape*, but there are plenty of good things *cooking.*

And no need to be a man to grab *a slice* of the action. Despite the name, everyone is welcome at the Men’s Club events!

Want to know more? Let us know!

Yesterday, Rabbi-Sara Metz led "Coffee & Crafts" at Coffee X Change - Tanque Verde yesterday morning. About a dozen crafters gathered to sip some of Tucson’s best coffee, work on their latest creations, and enjoy a brew-tiful morning together. It was the perfect blend of creativity, conversation, and caffeine.

Take a look at what everyone was crafting. We think they did a latte good work!

Would you like to see more arts and crafts events? Have an idea for a class? We’d love to hear what you’re brewing! Let us know!

Sweet treats, great connections and more fun memories. Summer is better together! 🥳🍨🎶

Summer Fun at Trivia Night!

Our Artwork Arrived!

Jami Ober Gan fired and brought in our amazing glass pieces, hot out of the kiln.

Which is your favorite?

Congregation Anshei Israel Preschool children celebrated the 4th of July with a parade and BBQ lunch.

What a *glass* act!

Last night, about 25 members of our community gathered for a wonderful hands-on class with glass artist Jami Ober Gan. We each created beautiful glass platters, which will now be fired and returned to us soon.

It was a clearly wonderful evening, full of creativity, color, conversation, and plenty of brilliant *reflections*. We can’t wait to see the finished pieces. We have a feeling they’ll be absolutely *smashing*.

We don't mean to *shatter your expectations* for future classes with Jami, but this one was *a cut above*.

Here are photos of the participants, and a few of the still-to-be-fired pieces.

Comment "Smashing" to let us know if you would like us to post the photos of the completed platters.

Thank you to Jami for helping us make something so special!