Chabad of Oro Valley is a home where everyone is welcome - regardless of affiliation, level of knowledge or observance.
We strive to create a warm, welcoming environment to explore and experience our heritage in a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere.
We are founded on the principle that, while Jews may embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews - no labels, no affiliations - to develop a sense of community, to enhance the experience of being Jewish, to learn and enjoy Judaism.
OUR MISSION
It is our mission to strengthen our local Jewish Community by promoting Jewish pride, education and celebration.
We aim to provide for the spiritual and material needs of all Jews in the community - regardless of their background, affiliation or financial means, and to provide insight and explanation on Judaism’s history and universal values to our friends beyond the Jewish community who would like to learn more.
Our goal is to establish a warm and traditional community Center where everyone is made to feel welcome and comfortable.
Rabbi Ephraim and Mushkie Zimmerman
Rabbi Ephraim and Mushkie Zimmerman, together with their children, Devora, Chana, Leah, Risa, Zev, Bayla, Menachem, and Levi.
Born and raised in Chicago, Rabbi Ephraim Zimmerman is a dynamic and vibrant young Rabbi. He was ordained in 2008, at the Rabbinical Seminary of Atlanta. Rabbi Zimmerman has an exceptional knack for connecting with people of all ages and background, and spent his post-Yeshiva years travelling the globe to various Chabad centers. From Montana to Paris, Lithuania to Denver, Monsey to Israel, Rabbi Zimmerman touches youth and adults alike in his energetic and clever way. Opening a Chabad Center was something he always knew he wanted to do
Mrs. Mushkie Zimmerman grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, where her parents ran Chabad Lubavitch of NE Florida. At a young age, Mushkie ran the kids Shabbat program at her parents Chabad. In 2007, Mushkie graduated from the Teacher’s Seminary in Melbourne, Australia with a passion for working with children and teens. Mushkie spent many summers as a counselor in both day camps and overnight camps, and in 2007 and 2008 was head counselor for an all girl’s Jewish overnight camp in upstate New York. In 2008, Mushkie spent a year in Palo Alto, CA, directing a Friendship Circle program, pairing up teen volunteers with children with special needs.
Rabbi Boruch and Adeli Zimmerman
Rabbi Boruch and Adeli together with their children, Mendel, Yaakov, Avremel, and Leah.
Rabbi Boruch Zimmerman speaks English, Hebrew, and Yiddish, and has a deep love for learning Chassidic teachings. A professional Torah reader who can also recite several chapters of Tanya by heart, he brings both knowledge and passion to his spiritual work. Beyond his scholarship, he can play the piano and always dreamed of living somewhere warm. He treasures spending time with his four children and is driven by a vision to see Chabad in the greater Tucson area grow to twice its current size by 2027.
Adeli Zimmerman was born and raised in Los Angeles and has dedicated her life to Jewish education and community work. She has been teaching Hebrew school for about 15 years and has worked at many camps, gaining extensive experience in youth programming and engagement. Having worked at Chabad centers her entire life, Adeli brings warmth, dedication, and a deep commitment to strengthening Jewish identity and community wherever she goes.
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