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Warmth Beyond Sunshine in Phoenix: Shaun and Gary Tuch

JL;DR SUMMARY Shaun and Gary Tuch, motivated by high living costs and the bustling pace of Los Angeles, moved to Phoenix with their families to build and grow within a Jewish community that offers opportunities for personal and communal contributions. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityOrthodox JudaismRelocationKollelCommunity GrowthJewish InfrastructurePhoenixAffordable LivingShaun TuchGary Tuch

Places mentioned

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
"Shaun and Rachel Tuch moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2021."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"Weary of LAs heavy traffic and hectic pace, Gary and Tova Tuch relocated to Phoenix, following Garys brother Shaun."
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
"With Shaun and Rabbi Roizman both born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the two forged an instant connection."
West Hempstead, New York, United States
"I cant afford to move to West Hempstead or the Five Towns."
New York, United States
"I cant afford to move to West Hempstead or the Five Towns."
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
"Modeling Leadership in Memphis: Noam and Dr. Deena Davidovics by Rachel Schwartzberg"
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