Volume 30 • Number 14 April 5, 2023
The Voice of Marana, Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson
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This Week
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson Local Media Staff
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filled with song, meaning, beauty and the inspiration of the holiday at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the Church of the Apostles, 12111 N. La Cholla. A Catalina Caterers kosher-for-Pesach meal includes either prime rib, salmon or vegan main course, chicken (or vegetarian) matzah ball soup, gefilte fish, salad, vegetables, chocolate dessert
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Congregation Beit Simcha expects 100 diners at its Passover Seder. (Congregation Beit Simcha/Submitted)
Congregation celebrates freedom during Passover BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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abbi Sam Cohon calls Passover the “ultimate freedom festival, not only for Jews but for everyone.” “Liberation is central to the human experience,” said Cohon, with Congregation Beit Simcha. They are hosting a first-night Passover Seder
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riends of the Oro Valley Public Library honored Hughes Federal Credit Union for its ongoing partnership and contributions. “We are thrilled by what we have achieved on behalf of youth and educators, thanks to the generosity of Hughes Federal Credit Union,” said Friends of Oro Valley President Jane Peterson. “Since 2004, 84,000 Hughes members have donated over $840,000 to the library, empowering us to improve buildings and grounds, create and expand vital literacy programs and achieve one of the highest circulations in the country.” The Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library has used funds to sponsor numer-
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