Eshel Avraham

'Tiny' means that our state charter (which we wrote) limits us to eighteen member units.   'Egalitarian' means that the men and women of Eshel Avraham have precisely the same rights and duties in the service.   'Conservative' means that we follow the liturgical, halachic and theological norms of Conservative Judaism.

Based on the havurah concept, Eshel Avraham nurtures our Jewish souls within a caring community of families and singles.

We believe that those who learn for themselves and do for themselves reap the greatest benefits. So we follow a 'Jew-it-yourself' philosophy: We have no professional staff whatsoever. Instead, the resources and individuals who create our services and other programs come from within our mishpacha.

We are a synagogue without walls. And we have no plans to build them.

Members of Eshel Avraham conduct Shabbat morning services, too. We use our very own Siddur. It is quite old-fashioned in many ways, but it joins the morning service with the musaph service to allow for more Torah-study time. It also has many transliterations to make davening easier for those who read Hebrew letters with some difficulty (or not at all).

Many of our members also belong to other Jewish organizations in Tucson — including other synagogues. We don't try to be everything to everyone. We do try to be small and warm.

Ask about our schedule and membership. (Carole & Mike, scarab@u.arizona.edu)

Come daven with us. Come sing with us. Come study with us.

Come be a part of our family.

We will welcome you.