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.
Saturday Morning
Conservative-Style Shabbat Morning Torah Service - 9:30-11:30am
Meetings are either in person in Handmaker's Great Room, or on Zoom each week. Please contact Nanci Levy at nlevy@handmaker.org to get on our email list, or for an update as to whether the service each week is in person, on Zoom, or Hybrid.
Masks are optional for all services, but we ask that you please stay home if you have any cold or flu symptoms, or have recently been exposed to some who has tested positive for Covid.
Catholic Mass services are also held twice monthly in our Great Room on Tuesday mornings.
PASSOVER AT HANDMAKER 5785/2025
There is no charge for Handmaker residents to attend Seders or services, but reservations are required.
Cost for guests is $42. Space for guests is limited, so please RSVP.
Please call Nanci Levy at 520-322-3632 for the most up-to-date information and to make reservations.
Passover Services & Seders
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 4:30pm –First Night Seder
Handmaker Great Room
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 9am
Festival Service in the Great Room, followed by a Kiddush Lunch
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 4:30pm – Second Night Seder
Handmaker Great Room
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9am
Shabbat/Festival & Yizkor Service in the Great Room, followed by a Kiddush Lunch