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08/03/2022 03:02:25 PM
Aug3
There are so many wonderful events and activities happening at Temple B'rith Shalom. To learn more about our wonderful Shul, please read our Wednesday newsletter.
Newsletter January 21, 2026
01/21/2026 05:00:18 PM
Jan21
Rabbi's Reflections ~ לְקַווֹת
Sharing a story of hope and resilience - something we all need these days...
Nik Jakobs, 40, plans to build Read more...
Sharing a story of hope and resilience - something we all need these days...
Nik Jakobs, 40, plans to build Read more...
Newsletter January 14, 2026
01/14/2026 05:00:19 PM
Jan14
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אנטישמיות
It was not the first time Beth Israel Congregation has been attacked. The fire was started in the library Read more...
It was not the first time Beth Israel Congregation has been attacked. The fire was started in the library Read more...
Newsletter January 7, 2026
01/07/2026 05:00:25 PM
Jan7
Rabbi's Reflections ~ בני מצווה
As I prepare three of our teens for upcoming b'nei mitzvah, here is some history about the best-known of Read more...
As I prepare three of our teens for upcoming b'nei mitzvah, here is some history about the best-known of Read more...
Newsletter December 31, 2025
12/31/2025 05:00:19 PM
Dec31
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שנה חילונית טובה
While there are significant differences between the secular and Jewish years, both are times ofRead more...
While there are significant differences between the secular and Jewish years, both are times ofRead more...
Newsletter December 24, 2025
12/24/2025 05:00:14 PM
Dec24
Rabbi's Reflections ~
For years, Brian's family went to a huge Chinese retaurant on Christmas Day to eat Chinese and wave at all the synagogue congRead more...
For years, Brian's family went to a huge Chinese retaurant on Christmas Day to eat Chinese and wave at all the synagogue congRead more...
Newsletter December 17, 2025
12/17/2025 05:00:14 PM
Dec17
Rabbi's Reflections ~ כּוֹחַ
Sometimes, it is hard to be a Jew. Hard to wake up in the morning to news reports of atrocities perpetrated againRead more...
Sometimes, it is hard to be a Jew. Hard to wake up in the morning to news reports of atrocities perpetrated againRead more...
Newsletter December 10, 2025
12/10/2025 05:00:25 PM
Dec10
Do not respond to or act on any emails that seem to be from Rabbi Susan requesting gift cards. This is a scam.
Rabbi's Reflections ~ ?מישראל
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Rabbi's Reflections ~ ?מישראל
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Newsletter December 3, 2025
12/03/2025 05:00:40 PM
Dec3
Rabbi's Reflections ~ קבלת פנים לזר
Since the time of Abraham, Jews have engaged in the process of embracing the guest and welcoming the Read more...
Since the time of Abraham, Jews have engaged in the process of embracing the guest and welcoming the Read more...
Newsletter November 26, 2025
11/26/2025 05:00:18 PM
Nov26
NO ONEG this Friday
(Social hall is filled with furniture from other rooms.)
Please join us for services at 5:30pm
Doors will open at 5:15pm.
RRead more...
(Social hall is filled with furniture from other rooms.)
Please join us for services at 5:30pm
Doors will open at 5:15pm.
RRead more...
Newsletter November 19, 2025
11/19/2025 05:00:25 PM
Nov19
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אנטישמיות
Wise Aging is a book study and discussion group that addresses:
Body image as we age
Nourishing relationshRead more...
Wise Aging is a book study and discussion group that addresses:
Body image as we age
Nourishing relationshRead more...
Newsletter November 12, 2025
11/12/2025 05:00:35 PM
Nov12
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אנטישמיות
“Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical aRead more...
“Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical aRead more...
Newsletter November 5, 2025
11/05/2025 05:00:34 PM
Nov5
Rabbi's Reflections ~ חייל בודד
Lone Soldiers are courageous and dedicated young Jews from all around the world who volunteer to serve in thRead more...
Lone Soldiers are courageous and dedicated young Jews from all around the world who volunteer to serve in thRead more...
Newsletter October 29, 2025
10/29/2025 05:00:35 PM
Oct29
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אױ װײ
My great-nephew (Nathan – aged 5) has been known to say “OY” when his baseball team doesn’t win, when his grRead more...
My great-nephew (Nathan – aged 5) has been known to say “OY” when his baseball team doesn’t win, when his grRead more...
Newsletter October 22, 2025
10/22/2025 05:00:55 PM
Oct22
Rabbi's Reflections ~ בראשית
Genesis begins not with perfection, but with chaos, tohu va-vohu, a void without shape or purpose.
Out of that Read more...
Genesis begins not with perfection, but with chaos, tohu va-vohu, a void without shape or purpose.
Out of that Read more...
Newsletter October 15, 2025
10/15/2025 05:00:39 PM
Oct15
Rabbi's Reflections ~ עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי
by Rachel Ezekiel-Fishbein
May all of the hostages somehow find peace again.
May our sisterRead more...
by Rachel Ezekiel-Fishbein
May all of the hostages somehow find peace again.
May our sisterRead more...
Newsletter October 8, 2025
10/08/2025 05:00:50 PM
Oct8
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שלום בישראל
As we acknowledge the two year anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023 and all that has transpired since, perhaps tRead more...
As we acknowledge the two year anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023 and all that has transpired since, perhaps tRead more...
Newsletter September 30, 2025
09/30/2025 05:01:04 PM
Sep30
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יום כיפור
In college, I attended High Holiday services at Hillel. Students came in and out of the student union througRead more...
In college, I attended High Holiday services at Hillel. Students came in and out of the student union througRead more...
Newsletter September 24, 2025
09/24/2025 05:00:19 PM
Sep24
Rabbi's Reflections ~ הִנֵּֽנִי
Hineini, here I am, in this season of teshuvah once again,
Remembering that I can still change my ways,Read more...
Hineini, here I am, in this season of teshuvah once again,
Remembering that I can still change my ways,Read more...
Newsletter September 17, 2025
09/17/2025 05:00:44 PM
Sep17
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שנה טובה, גוט יונטיף, חג שמח
The most common greeting on Rosh Hashana is “Happy New Year.”
Jews oRead more...
The most common greeting on Rosh Hashana is “Happy New Year.”
Jews oRead more...
Newsletter September 10, 2025
09/10/2025 05:00:20 PM
Sep10
Rabbi's Reflections ~ חֶסֶד
As we approach the High Holy Days, stress levels at every synagogue increase. Staff and congregants who share the Read more...
As we approach the High Holy Days, stress levels at every synagogue increase. Staff and congregants who share the Read more...
Newsletter September 3, 2025
09/03/2025 05:00:51 PM
Sep3
Rabbi's Reflections ~ תְּשׁוּבָה
Teshuvah is the process of remaking ourselves anew.
Literally translated as “return,” we turn awRead more...
Teshuvah is the process of remaking ourselves anew.
Literally translated as “return,” we turn awRead more...
Newsletter August 27, 2025
08/27/2025 05:00:24 PM
Aug27
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֱלוּל
Praise Elul, the plowing
Praise Selichot, the planting
Praise Rosh Hashanah, the watering,
Praise Yom Kippur, theRead more...
Praise Elul, the plowing
Praise Selichot, the planting
Praise Rosh Hashanah, the watering,
Praise Yom Kippur, theRead more...
Newsletter August 20, 2025
08/20/2025 05:01:09 PM
Aug20
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אם לא עכשיו מתי
Rabbi Hillel’s admonition, “If not now, when,” is as relevant now as it ever was.
YesterdRead more...
Rabbi Hillel’s admonition, “If not now, when,” is as relevant now as it ever was.
YesterdRead more...
Newsletter August 13, 2025
08/13/2025 05:00:34 PM
Aug13
Rabbi's Reflections ~ טו באב
The Jewish calendar has the potential to inspire, to surprise, and to elevate us spiritually.
Having observed TisRead more...
The Jewish calendar has the potential to inspire, to surprise, and to elevate us spiritually.
Having observed TisRead more...
Newsletter August 6, 2025
08/06/2025 05:00:21 PM
Aug6
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott
I proudly serve on the JCF Board along with several other TBS congregants: RobiRead more...
I proudly serve on the JCF Board along with several other TBS congregants: RobiRead more...
Newsletter July 30, 2025
07/30/2025 05:00:25 PM
Jul30
Rabbi's Reflections ~ בייסבול ואמנות
Brian and I explored downtown Chicago for 4 days last week. I attended seminars for many years at Read more...
Brian and I explored downtown Chicago for 4 days last week. I attended seminars for many years at Read more...
Newsletter July 23, 2025
07/23/2025 05:00:36 PM
Jul23
Rabbi's Reflections ~ קהילה
Rabbi Susan is on vacation this week. Reflections will return next Wednesday.
בשלום
Rabbi Susan
Gesher HRead more...
Rabbi Susan is on vacation this week. Reflections will return next Wednesday.
בשלום
Rabbi Susan
Gesher HRead more...
Newsletter July 16, 2025
07/16/2025 05:00:35 PM
Jul16
Rabbi's Reflections ~ קהילה
A congregant asks: Why don’t Jews proselytize?
A fan of Sex and the City, I recall the episode in which CharlotRead more...
A congregant asks: Why don’t Jews proselytize?
A fan of Sex and the City, I recall the episode in which CharlotRead more...
Newsletter July 9, 2025
07/09/2025 05:00:34 PM
Jul9
Rabbi's Reflections ~ קהילה
On Sunday, I visited TBS campers at Camp Stein up the hill on Copper Basin Road. And I continued following the tragRead more...
On Sunday, I visited TBS campers at Camp Stein up the hill on Copper Basin Road. And I continued following the tragRead more...
Newsletter July 2, 2025
07/02/2025 05:00:21 PM
Jul2
Rabbi's Reflections ~ קהילה
As Deborah Plotkin stepped down on Sunday after her two years as president of the TBS Board, I knew that she was bRead more...
As Deborah Plotkin stepped down on Sunday after her two years as president of the TBS Board, I knew that she was bRead more...
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