Spiritual Life
Serving the needs of all faiths
Our cultural education staff coordinates all spiritual and cultural programming, including worship and Sabbath services. They also manage holiday celebrations, rituals and instructional classes for residents of all faiths and denominations.
Friday Evening Shabbat Dinner in the Rubin Cafe
Shabbat Dinner 4:45-6:00pm
Delicious Shabbat meal with Challah and Kosher Wine
Currently Friday Shabbat evening dinners in the Rubin Assisted Living Neighborhood are for residents only. If you are interested in joining us on a Friday night, please contact Nanci Levy at nlevy@handmaker.org.
Saturday Morning - Shabbat Morning Torah Service in the Great Room
The Service begins at 9:30am
This conservative-style service is led by longtime volunteers Mel Cohen and Dan Asia, with many other volunteers helping to chant and lead as well. It is full of song, ruach, and learning sprinkled throughout the service.
If you are interested in attending, volunteering to chant torah, want to help lead the service, or help residents who attend, please contact Nanci Levy at nlevy@handmaker.org.
HIGH HOLIDAY MEAL AND SERVICES - 2025 – 5786
All Services are in the Great Room, times and locations are subject to change.
Reservations are required for meals. There is no cost for Handmaker residents to attend meals, but the cost is $31.50 per person for guests.
Contact Nanci Levy at 520-322-3632 or nlevy@handmaker.org to RSVP or for more information.
SELICHOT - Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 6:30pm on Zoom
ROSH HASHANAH
Monday, September 22, 2025
Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner in Grand Foyer– 5:00pm; Evening Service – 6:30pm
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services - 9:00am
Dinner in Grand Foyer – 5:00pm; Evening Service – 6:30pm
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Second Day Rosh Hashanah Morning Services - 9:00am
Kiddush at approximately 12:15pm
YOM KIPPUR
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Erev Yom Kippur Dinner– 4:15 pm; Kol Nidrei Service – 5:47pm SHARP
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Yom Kippur Morning Service - 9:00 am
Afternoon services begin with Torah Reading of Jonah at approximately 3pm, Yizkor -4:15pm, Neilah – 5:20pm, Shofar at 6:07 - Break-fast at 6:15pm
SUKKOT
Monday, October 6, 2025
Erev Sukkot - Resident Dinner in Sukkah -5:00pm
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Sukkot Festival Morning Service begins at 9:00am
Kiddush at approximately 12:15pm
SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH
Monday, October 13, 2025
Erev Shemini Atzeret - Resident Dinner in Sukkah 5:00pm
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Morning Service begins at 9:00am
Kiddush at approximately 12:15pm