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
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
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.
Catholic Mass
Catholic Mass is held the first and third Tuesday of every month. Services are coordinated by Patsy Klein, Coordinator of St. Jugan Ministry with Elders, and led by members of that ministry.
High Holidays
Residents, family members and the community are invited to join Handmaker in celebration of the Jewish New Year.
Guests are welcome to join us at any of the holiday services held in our Great Room, as well as at any of our special holiday meals. There is no charge for residents to attend these meals, but there is a cost of $35 per guest. RSVPs are required for all attendees three days prior to meals.
To RSVP or for the meal or service schedule, please contact Nanci Levy at 520-322-3632 or nlevy@handmaker.org.