Weekly Happenings at TBS
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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 weekly announcements.
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...
Newsletter April 16, 2025
04/16/2025 05:00:34 PM
Apr16
Rabbi's Reflections ~ סְפִירַת הָעוֹמֶר
Tradition has it that it was announced to the Israelites in Egypt that the Torah would be giRead more...
Tradition has it that it was announced to the Israelites in Egypt that the Torah would be giRead more...
Newsletter April 9, 2025
04/09/2025 05:00:40 PM
Apr9
Rabbi's Reflections ~ פֶסַח
Humility by Corie Feiner
In honor of matzah
May I be as humble as the unlRead more...
Humility by Corie Feiner
In honor of matzah
May I be as humble as the unlRead more...
Newsletter April 2, 2025
04/02/2025 05:00:24 PM
Apr2
Rabbi's Reflections ~ פֶסַח
Below is a list of food groups some Jews refrain from eating on the holiday. This may assist you in preparing your Read more...
Below is a list of food groups some Jews refrain from eating on the holiday. This may assist you in preparing your Read more...
Newsletter March 26, 2025
03/26/2025 05:00:44 PM
Mar26
Rabbi's Reflections ~ מָשִׁיחַ
One of my favorite stories about faith ~
Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi said to Elijah the Prophet: When will the MRead more...
One of my favorite stories about faith ~
Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi said to Elijah the Prophet: When will the MRead more...
Newsletter March 19, 2025
03/19/2025 05:00:55 PM
Mar19
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Several of you have asked if we can talk about Israel at TBS. Of course we can. I talk about Israel a lotRead more...
Several of you have asked if we can talk about Israel at TBS. Of course we can. I talk about Israel a lotRead more...
Newsletter March 12, 2025
03/12/2025 05:00:51 PM
Mar12
Rabbi's Reflections ~ חג פורים שמח
For me, an imporant theme in the Purim story is masks and disguises and how they do and don't serve usRead more...
For me, an imporant theme in the Purim story is masks and disguises and how they do and don't serve usRead more...
Newsletter March 5, 2025
03/05/2025 05:00:46 PM
Mar5
Rabbi's Reflections ~ האמנויות
One of my continuing goals is to encourage the arts at TBS. Fine art, music, theater, dance, craft and anythRead more...
One of my continuing goals is to encourage the arts at TBS. Fine art, music, theater, dance, craft and anythRead more...
Announcements February 26, 2025
02/26/2025 05:00:45 PM
Feb26
Rabbi's Reflections ~ מוסר
Trust, Gratitude, Honor, Patience, Order, and Humility are some of the personal character traits that we study in MusRead more...
Trust, Gratitude, Honor, Patience, Order, and Humility are some of the personal character traits that we study in MusRead more...
Announcements February 19, 2025
02/19/2025 05:00:41 PM
Feb19
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Mah-Jongg
Four women sit around a table, each with a card of various numbers and colors, arranged like a secret code. Tiles areRead more...
Four women sit around a table, each with a card of various numbers and colors, arranged like a secret code. Tiles areRead more...
Announcements February 12, 2025
02/12/2025 05:00:15 PM
Feb12
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Shabbat Services
Folks ask:
1. Why is there so much Hebrew in the service?
During much of the 20th century in the US, Reform Read more...
Folks ask:
1. Why is there so much Hebrew in the service?
During much of the 20th century in the US, Reform Read more...
Announcements February 5, 2025
02/05/2025 05:00:45 PM
Feb5
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Shabbat Services
Folks ask:
1. Why don't we read Torah on Friday nights like we did at my old Temple?
Traditionally, Torah is Read more...
Folks ask:
1. Why don't we read Torah on Friday nights like we did at my old Temple?
Traditionally, Torah is Read more...
Announcements January 29, 2025
01/29/2025 05:00:56 PM
Jan29
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Outreach
A recent article in The Courier reported on the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz but failed to mention, anywhere in the aRead more...
A recent article in The Courier reported on the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz but failed to mention, anywhere in the aRead more...
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