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.
Passover 5786 Seders and Services
All services and Seders are held in the Handmaker Great Room.
There is no charge for Handmaker residents to attend Seders or services, but reservations are required. Cost for guests to attend Seders is $45. Space for guests is limited, so please RSVP by contacting Nanci Levy at 520-322-3632 or at nlevy@handmaker.org.
Passover Services & Seders
Wednesday, April 1 at 4:30pm –First Night Seder
Thursday, April 2 at 9am –Festival Service,
followed by a Kiddush Lunch
Thursday, April 2 at 4:30pm – Second Night Seder
Wednesday April 8 at 9am – Shabbat/Festival & Yizkor Service,
followed by a Kiddush Lunch