Full Speeches & Keynote | Tucson Jewish Community Torah Dedication | Ambassador Yechiel Leiter

Описание: This video features the full speeches and keynote address from a landmark Tucson Jewish community event held on February 1, 2026.
More than 600 community members, local officials, and civic dignitaries gathered at the Jewish Community Center for the dedication of a new Torah scroll in memory of Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter, an IDF officer killed in Gaza.
The evening was an official three-way partnership between:
• Tucson Torah Center
• Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona
• Tucson J
Rabbi Yehuda Palgon of Tucson Torah Center opened the program, reflecting on the meaning of Torah, community responsibility, and the continued growth of Jewish life in Tucson.
Hava Leipzig Holzhauer, President and CEO of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona, introduced Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter prior to his keynote address.
Ambassador Leiter spoke with depth and conviction about Jewish resilience, national responsibility, and the enduring strength of the Jewish people.
Events like this reflect the vibrancy and unity of Jewish life in Tucson and the growing engagement of the broader Southern Arizona community.
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