Weekly Happenings at TBS
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 weekly announcements.
Announcements September 4, 2024
09/04/2024 05:00:05 PM
Sep4
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֱלוּל
Elul, the month preceding the High Holy Days, has arrived. For me, Elul is very spiritual month - a time to gathRead more...
Elul, the month preceding the High Holy Days, has arrived. For me, Elul is very spiritual month - a time to gathRead more...
Announcements August 28, 2024
08/28/2024 05:00:44 PM
Aug28
Rabbi's Reflections ~ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AT TBS!!!
Over 20 children attended Religious school on Sunday as we began the new year. What joy to have cRead more...
Over 20 children attended Religious school on Sunday as we began the new year. What joy to have cRead more...
Announcements August 21, 2024
08/21/2024 05:00:40 PM
Aug21
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שְׁאֵלָה
A congregant asks: Are Jews a race?
Myth: Judaism Is a Race
Social Darwinism in the 20th century culminatedRead more...
A congregant asks: Are Jews a race?
Myth: Judaism Is a Race
Social Darwinism in the 20th century culminatedRead more...
Announcements August 14, 2024
08/14/2024 05:00:45 PM
Aug14
Rabbi's Reflections ~ People Love Dead Jews
Dara Horn published in 2021 a series of non-fiction essays exploring the exploitation of Jewish historRead more...
Dara Horn published in 2021 a series of non-fiction essays exploring the exploitation of Jewish historRead more...
Announcements August 7, 2024
08/07/2024 05:00:45 PM
Aug7
Rabbi's Reflections ~ תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב
Tisha B'Av is the most solemn day of the Jewish year. Why, you wonder, would I want to reliveRead more...
Tisha B'Av is the most solemn day of the Jewish year. Why, you wonder, would I want to reliveRead more...
Announcements July 24, 2024
07/24/2024 05:00:39 PM
Jul24
Rabbi's Reflections ~ מצבה
I was honored to lead an unveiling service last Sunday morning.
On Saturday evening, the family's children and aduRead more...
I was honored to lead an unveiling service last Sunday morning.
On Saturday evening, the family's children and aduRead more...
Announcements July 17, 2024
07/17/2024 05:00:49 PM
Jul17
Rabbi's Reflections ~ מועצת המנהלים
Today is our first board meeting of the TBS year.
We welcome new board members
Samantha Opperman,Read more...
Today is our first board meeting of the TBS year.
We welcome new board members
Samantha Opperman,Read more...
Announcements July 10, 2024
07/10/2024 05:45:35 PM
Jul10
Rabbi's Reflections ~
Musical theater themes and Jewish liturgical themes intersect in surprising and delightful ways. Jessica and I explore that Read more...
Musical theater themes and Jewish liturgical themes intersect in surprising and delightful ways. Jessica and I explore that Read more...
Announcements July 3, 2024
07/03/2024 05:00:24 PM
Jul3
Rabbi's Reflections ~ On this 4th of July...
Healing Blessing for the US
adapted from a poem by Kohenet Ahava LilitRead more...
Healing Blessing for the US
adapted from a poem by Kohenet Ahava LilitRead more...
Announcements June 26, 2024
06/26/2024 05:00:49 PM
Jun26
Rabbi's Reflections ~ רוּחָנִיוּת
There are so many ways to feel more deeply a sense of spirituality at TBS. For me, spirituality is thaRead more...
There are so many ways to feel more deeply a sense of spirituality at TBS. For me, spirituality is thaRead more...
Announcements June 19, 2024
06/19/2024 05:00:34 PM
Jun19
Rabbi's Reflections ~ תַלמוּד
It was during the Tony Awards on Sunday evening (my favorite awards show) that one of the winners quoted the Read more...
It was during the Tony Awards on Sunday evening (my favorite awards show) that one of the winners quoted the Read more...
Announcements June 12, 2024
06/12/2024 05:00:15 PM
Jun12
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שָׁבוּעוֹת
Eternal Journey by Joanne Fink
The entire Jewish people--
including those not yet born--
were present aRead more...
Eternal Journey by Joanne Fink
The entire Jewish people--
including those not yet born--
were present aRead more...
Announcements June 5, 2024
06/05/2024 05:01:25 PM
Jun5
Rabbi's Reflections ~ תיקון ליל שבועות
On Tikkun Leil Shavuot many Jews study from sundown when Shavuot begins until sunrise when tRead more...
On Tikkun Leil Shavuot many Jews study from sundown when Shavuot begins until sunrise when tRead more...
Announcements May 29, 2024
05/29/2024 05:00:50 PM
May29
Rabbi's Reflections
Rabbi Susan is on vacation this week. Rabbi's Reflections returns next Wednesday.
L'shalom,
Rabbi Susan
TBS Calendar ~ לRead more...
Rabbi Susan is on vacation this week. Rabbi's Reflections returns next Wednesday.
L'shalom,
Rabbi Susan
TBS Calendar ~ לRead more...
Announcements May 22, 2024
05/22/2024 05:00:50 PM
May22
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שירים
We are a musical congregation. We sing with energy and enthusiasm during services. We learn new melodies quickly aRead more...
We are a musical congregation. We sing with energy and enthusiasm during services. We learn new melodies quickly aRead more...
Announcements May 15, 2024
05/15/2024 05:00:35 PM
May15
Rabbi's Reflections ~ The Greatest Mitzvah
Rabbi Nina Perlmutter is the director of The Chevra Kadisha of Northern Arizona. Since 2004, she and her tRead more...
Rabbi Nina Perlmutter is the director of The Chevra Kadisha of Northern Arizona. Since 2004, she and her tRead more...
Announcements May 8, 2024
05/08/2024 05:00:35 PM
May8
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת ~ Yom Ha'atzmaut ~ Tuesday, May 14
Rabbi Dan Levin's powerful letter to student protestors iRead more...
Rabbi Dan Levin's powerful letter to student protestors iRead more...
Announcements May 1, 2024
05/01/2024 05:00:41 PM
May1
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יוֹם הַשּׁוֹאָה
Twenty-five years ago, when I first began attending Yom HaShoah programs, rooms and auditoriums Read more...
Twenty-five years ago, when I first began attending Yom HaShoah programs, rooms and auditoriums Read more...
Announcements April 24, 2024
04/24/2024 05:00:13 PM
Apr24
Rabbi's Reflections ~ פֶסַח
Chag Sameach,
Rabbi Susan
Thank you so much to everyone on the Seder Committee. Special thanks to Suzi Abramson-JoRead more...
Chag Sameach,
Rabbi Susan
Thank you so much to everyone on the Seder Committee. Special thanks to Suzi Abramson-JoRead more...
Announcements April 17, 2024
04/17/2024 05:00:49 PM
Apr17
Rabbi's Reflections ~ פֶסַח
Experiencing the Jewish Seder and interactive “happening” is to live through the themes of the Passover festivRead more...
Experiencing the Jewish Seder and interactive “happening” is to live through the themes of the Passover festivRead more...
Announcements April 10, 2024
04/10/2024 05:00:49 PM
Apr10
Rabbi's Reflections ~ כוכבים
A congregant asks, "What do Jews believe about astrology?"
Judaism has long had an ambivalent and at times conRead more...
A congregant asks, "What do Jews believe about astrology?"
Judaism has long had an ambivalent and at times conRead more...
Announcements April 3, 2024
04/03/2024 05:00:44 PM
Apr3
Rabbi's Reflections ~ דברים
“One who guards his mouth and tongue protects himself from trouble.” (Proverbs 21:23)
Our Thursday group begaRead more...
“One who guards his mouth and tongue protects himself from trouble.” (Proverbs 21:23)
Our Thursday group begaRead more...
Announcements March 27, 2024
03/27/2024 05:00:44 PM
Mar27
If you took any photos, please send them to Rabbi Susan! And check out our Facebook page for a video of the children singing Hey-Man.
TBSRead more...
TBSRead more...
Announcements March 20, 2024
03/20/2024 05:00:45 PM
Mar20
Rabbi's Reflections ~ חג פורים שמח
The Purim story purports to take place during a time when many Jews were living in Persia. A young JewiRead more...
The Purim story purports to take place during a time when many Jews were living in Persia. A young JewiRead more...
Announcements March 13, 2024
03/13/2024 05:00:54 PM
Mar13
Rabbi's Reflections ~ The future of American Jewry
I recently attanded a lecture given by Arnold Eisen, a foremost authority on America Jewry. I haveRead more...
I recently attanded a lecture given by Arnold Eisen, a foremost authority on America Jewry. I haveRead more...
Announcements March 6, 2024
03/06/2024 05:00:49 PM
Mar6
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Women's History Month
Since 1980, women’s history has been celebrated nationally in the month of March. Women’s History Read more...
Since 1980, women’s history has been celebrated nationally in the month of March. Women’s History Read more...
Announcements February 28, 2024
02/28/2024 05:00:25 PM
Feb28
Rabbi's Reflections ~ לימוד
-“The Torah is a tree of life to those who cling to it. All who uphold it are happy”(Proverbs 3:18).
FifteenRead more...
-“The Torah is a tree of life to those who cling to it. All who uphold it are happy”(Proverbs 3:18).
FifteenRead more...
Announcements February 21, 2024
02/21/2024 05:00:25 PM
Feb21
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שַׁבָּת
Folks have been emailing me with questions about Judaism and I am delighted to respond. Feel free to contacRead more...
Folks have been emailing me with questions about Judaism and I am delighted to respond. Feel free to contacRead more...
Announcements February 14, 2024
02/14/2024 05:00:25 PM
Feb14
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Much is written and said about Israel everyday. I choose my sources carefully.
This interview movedRead more...
Much is written and said about Israel everyday. I choose my sources carefully.
This interview movedRead more...
Announcements February 7, 2024
02/07/2024 05:00:34 PM
Feb7
Rabbi's Reflections ~ חג האהבה
It has been suggested that this section of the newsletter be dedicated (occasionally) to answering your quesRead more...
It has been suggested that this section of the newsletter be dedicated (occasionally) to answering your quesRead more...
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