Weekly Happenings at TBS
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There are so many wonderful events and activities happening at Temple B'rith Shalom. To learn more about our wonderful Shul, please read our weekly announcements.
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...
Newsletter June 25, 2025
06/25/2025 05:00:21 PM
Jun25
Rabbi's Reflections ~ קהילה
I go to the hospital to visit congregants and there are so many of you also visiting that there isn't enough room tRead more...
I go to the hospital to visit congregants and there are so many of you also visiting that there isn't enough room tRead more...
Newsletter June 18, 2025
06/18/2025 05:00:41 PM
Jun18
Rabbi's Reflections ~ צְדָקָֽה
Brian and I discuss often how to give, to whom to give, when to give, how much to give. I imagine you have siRead more...
Brian and I discuss often how to give, to whom to give, when to give, how much to give. I imagine you have siRead more...
Newsletter June 11, 2025
06/11/2025 05:00:24 PM
Jun11
Rabbi's Reflections ~ בָּרוּךְ שֵׁם כְּבוֹד מַלְכוּתוֹ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד
There are special moments during theRead more...
There are special moments during theRead more...
Newsletter June 4, 2025
06/04/2025 05:00:44 PM
Jun4
Rabbi's Reflections ~ ספר רות
Ruth’s story (read on Shavuot) is a prescription for all of us who yearn to connect in a society that grows iRead more...
Ruth’s story (read on Shavuot) is a prescription for all of us who yearn to connect in a society that grows iRead more...
Newsletter May 28, 2025
05/28/2025 05:00:41 PM
May28
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שָׁבוּעוֹת
Our Tikkun Olam Committee is bringing an important antisemitism program to TBS this Read more...
Our Tikkun Olam Committee is bringing an important antisemitism program to TBS this Read more...
Newsletter May 21, 2025
05/21/2025 05:00:44 PM
May21
Rabbi's Reflections ~ הוּמוֹר
A study on American Jewish identity found that 42 percent of American Jews consider having a good sense of hRead more...
A study on American Jewish identity found that 42 percent of American Jews consider having a good sense of hRead more...
Newsletter May 14, 2025
05/14/2025 05:00:34 PM
May14
Rabbi's Reflections ~ תִקשׁוֹרֶת
Congregants have said to me and others that we cannot discuss Israel at TBS. Not true. We can indeed haveRead more...
Congregants have said to me and others that we cannot discuss Israel at TBS. Not true. We can indeed haveRead more...
Newsletter May 7, 2025
05/07/2025 05:00:04 PM
May7
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יְלָדִים
During the school year, 30 children (some only a few times for scheduling reasons) attended our Sunday classRead more...
During the school year, 30 children (some only a few times for scheduling reasons) attended our Sunday classRead more...
Newsletter April 30, 2025
04/30/2025 05:00:40 PM
Apr30
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת
Join us this Friday as our Sunday school students raise funds for Israel through a program cRead more...
Join us this Friday as our Sunday school students raise funds for Israel through a program cRead more...
Newsletter April 23, 2025
04/23/2025 05:00:24 PM
Apr23
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יום השואה
Angel, a Jew owner of the most famous bakery in Germany, often said: "Do you know why I'm alive today? IRead more...
Angel, a Jew owner of the most famous bakery in Germany, often said: "Do you know why I'm alive today? IRead more...
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