Friday, January 11, 2013

Richard Lewis Coming to Tucson To Help Celebrate 10 Years of "Too Jewish" Radio Show

Posted By on Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM

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This looks like it's going to be a lot of fun: Local Rabbi Sam Cohon will celebrates the 10th anniversary of doing his Too Jewish Radio Show with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends radio show with an old-fashioned variety show at the Fox Theatre. On hand for the program: Comedian Richard Lewis, as well as Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, Congressman Ron Barber, local musicians and more.

We'll fill you in on the details as we get closer to the March 2 show, but here's the press release:

The “Too Jewish Radio Show with Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends” will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a live radio variety show broadcast from the Fox Theatre on March 2, 2013 featuring comedian Richard Lewis, Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends, Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, Congressman Ron Barber, the Avanim Rock Band, local band Boreas, and a variety of other talented contributors.

Since its Tucson debut August 4, 2002, “Too Jewish” has aired every Sunday morning in Southern Arizona, and has featured such prominent guests as legendary singer and recording artist Neil Sedaka, actor Ed Asner, musician Kinky Friedman, Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel, comedian Lily Tomlin, Rabbi Harold Kushner, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and many more. It is a lively and fast-paced show that features music, arts, culture and comedy and that makes Judaism accessible, interesting, and fun for listeners of all ages.

Proceeds from the celebration will benefit Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona, which for more than 70 years has been providing high-quality, caring social and behavioral health services to Southern Arizonans regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation; Temple Emanu-El, a Reform synagogue that was the first synagogue in the Arizona Territory and is the historic congregation in the state; and Tucson Hebrew Academy, which is a pluralistic kindergarten through 8th grade Jewish Day School that has repeatedly been recognized for its educational excellence.

Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon, who hosts the weekly “Too Jewish” show, is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El. During his thirteen years as Senior Rabbi, the Temple has grown from 350 to 700 families, built a new 140-student Early Childhood Education Center, created the most extensive Jewish Adult Education Academy in the country and, through its Taste of Judaism program, opened its doors to over 5000 students in an open explanation of Jewish tradition. He has also spearheaded the development of a comprehensive Outreach Program, an embracing Caring Community, and a dynamic music program including the Avanim Rock Band. Rabbi Cohon has been a leader in interfaith and community activities throughout his tenure.

Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Fox Theatre

The 10th anniversary celebration will take place Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Fox Theatre. The live radio show will begin at 7:45 p.m. There will be a hosted reception with Richard Lewis and other performers at 6:30 p.m. for Platinum and Gold sponsors.

Tickets go on sale January 10 and are available at www.foxtucsontheatre.org or at the Fox Theatre box office, 17 W. Congress St., Tucson, Arizona 85701.