Rabbi Susan Schanerman is the new Spiritual Leader of Temple B'rith Shalom!
We are overjoyed to introduce Rabbi Susan Schanerman as the new Spiritual Leader of Temple B'rith Shalom. Rabbi Susan has served the greater Phoenix Jewish Community for over the past twenty years. She is thrilled to begin her new adventure here in Prescott! Be sure to come to Shabbat services this Friday, August 5th at 6pm to say hello and welcome her to Prescott! To learn more about Rabbi Susan,CLICK HERE.
Rabbi's Reflections
I am delighted to begin my new adventure as spiritual leader of Temple Brith Shalom. I have been meeting with Board members and planning with Jessica, as I settle into my apartment and find my way around town. My husband, Brian, will live in Phoenix this year as he continues his work as a middle school educator. He plans to be here this Shabbat and many in the future to meet you and to support me on this journey.
How will my arrival change things at TBS? This will be the source of many conversations in the next few weeks and beyond. I am here to serve you and to strengthen what is already good, to develop what might be missing, and to help us all move forward into 5783. With your help, it will be a good and productive, spiritual and compassionate year for us all.
In upcoming weeks, I will share programming ideas and will look forward to your feedback and participation wherever you feel most inspired. If you’d like to meet with me, it’s easiest these next few weeks to share some time in my office. Email me at rabbi@brithshalom-az.org to set up a meeting.
Please join us for my first Shabbat service as together we begin a new chapter at TBS. ~ Rabbi Susan
Shabbat Services at Temple B'rith Shalom at 6 p.m.
Please join us this Friday at 6pm for Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Susan Schanerman. This service will be available in-person or on Zoom. If you are joining us via Zoom, you will receive the Zoom invite Friday afternoon.
Please join us around 5:15pm for a special Oneg as we celebrate Rabbi Susan's first Shabbat with us!
Join us Saturday morning at 10am for Torah Study led by Carl Shulak at Temple B'rith Shalom. This is available in-person only.
Tisha B’Av is the Jewish community’s day of mourning. It is this Sunday, August 7. Please join Rabbi Susan at 1:00pm in the social hall for a discussion of Tisha B’Av, its significance to us as a community and as individuals. We’ll share our thoughts and reflections on this day of communal recognition of what we Jews have endured throughout the centuries. We’ll end on a high note as we anticipate Tu B’av, the Jewish day of love that we celebrate on August 11.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of July. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND Joe and Marilyn Korpiel- in memory of David Korpiel Steve and Sue Weiss- in honor of Trudy Steinhauer for all she does for our congregation Trudy Steinhauer- in honor of Rabbi Nina and Tom for rekindling our Adult Education Series Steve and Sue Weiss- in honor of Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah. David and Esther Littmann- in honor of Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah Humberto and Ana Pimentel- in honor of Rabbi Nina and everything she did for Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah Leah Gilbert- in memory of Wally Gilbert, husband of Leah Gilbert Steve and Sue Weiss- Thank you to Rabbi Nina for her wonderful teaching on Jewish Time- very inspiring! Trudy Steinhauer- in memory of Douglas Steinhauer Steve and Sue Weiss- in honor of Rabbi Susan’s Arrival Trudy Steinhauer- in memory of Lynn Raskin Steve and Sue Weiss- to Jessica on her birthday and in honor of all the millions of things she does for this congregation. Trudy Steinhauer- in honor of the Religious School teachers and students. Also, in honor of Jessica for her magnificent voice, lifting us up on Shabbat, and all that she does for TBS
ONEG AND ONEG FUND Robert Eaton Lee and Roberta Nackman Deb Plotkin and Shari Brooks Rick and Paul Bernstein Karin Luedke Trudy Steinhauer
We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, August 5th. These names have been taken from the member portion of our website. If you do not see your loved one's name and would like their name to be added to be said at services, please contact Jessica in the office. Beverly Weber Bayar, aunt of Laurie Reiner Betty Dahlin, mother of Bill Dahlin Michael Kaufman, brother of Trudy Steinhauer Peter Lawrence Goldman, father of Wendy Porter, grandfather of Henrietta Porter Mildred Malyjurek, mother of Sue Aycock Mark Basch, son of Esther Basch, brother of Rachel Turet Bonnie Sperling, wife of Michael Sperling Linda Hochman, partner of Bill Cadwallender Daniel Glenn Luedke, son of Karin and Rod Luedke Gene Gertler, husband of Poco Gertler Joanna King, wife of Joseph King Ruthann Perlmutter, mother of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Myra Nathenson, wife of Stephen Nathenson Judy O’Brien, daughter of Sally Contour Paul Perrot, brother of Mireille Perrot Marvin Rifkin, husband of Janet Rifkin
Healing Thoughts for: Rick Bernstein, Leo Strom, Elijah Escobedo, John Dealy, Estherly Allen, Mike Wolf, Hal Bierman, Esther Basch, Michael Friend, Stephanie Byrd, and Brett Friend.
If you would like to add or take off your name or your family member's name from the healing list, please call or email the office at 928-708-0018 or office@brithshalom-az.org.
Religious School News Join us for an informational session and nosh on Sunday, August 14 at 10:00am. Meet Rabbi Susan and learn more about this year’s Sunday school program. Registration forms will be available in the Social Hall.
Rabbi Susan's Contact Information
Rabbi Susan can be reached by email at rabbi@brithshalom-az.org or by calling the office at (928) 708-0018.
She is looking forward to getting to know each of you!
Tikkun Olam- Let's Give Back to our Community!
School supplies are always needed for students and teachers within our community. Tammy with the Firefighter Angel Foundation is in need of washable markers, backpacks, colored penciled, kleenex, lysol wipes, and other cleaning supplies. Any school supplies are appreciated and accepted. If you would like to contribute any of these items, please bring them to Jessica in the office at Temple. Please call her at (509) 670-0540 to make arrangements. Thank you all for your kind hearts and generosity. Let's come together at Temple B'rith Shalom to give back to our community!
Please join Carl Shulak's Lunch Bunch Torah Study at the Temple! Every Wednesday from 12-1:30pm Feel free to bring your own lunch but please no treif (pork, shrimp, etc). All are welcome to attend!
People Who Care Volunteer Informational Meeting August 17th at 1:30 pm PEOPLE WHO CARE OFFICE 1580 Plaza Drive West, Prescott 928-445-2480
People Who Care volunteers provide caring, non-medical assistance for adults unable to drive due to age-related and/or physical limitations. This allows an individual to continue living in their own homes and remain independent as long as safely possible. People Who Care is a community-based nonprofit with programs in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey and Chino Valley. Volunteers help in the community where they and enrolled Neighbors live. The majority of our Neighbors live alone. People Who Care offers volunteer assistance with a one to one situation by helping with:
• transportation to healthcare/business appointments • grocery shopping – shopping for – on-line grocery shopping – grocery delivery • personal paperwork • Visiting, phoning • caregiver relief, and more • Technical Assistance – i.e., cell phones, lap tops, computers • One on one meetings are also an option
Onegs are BACK! We are looking for volunteers to host an Oneg. This would involve purchasing the food, preparing it for service at the temple, as well as cleaning up afterwards. We are hoping to serve simple, and light refreshments such as cookies, cheese and crackers, hummus and veggies, etc. It is up to you! The temple would of course be happy to reimburse any expenses with receipts up to $25 per Oneg.
If you would like to volunteer to host an Oneg, please contact Jessica in the office. As excited as we all are to have Onegs back, we will not be able to sustain them without each and every one of your help.
UPDATE: Thank you all who have volunteered to host an Oneg. The next available Oneg date is in September.
The Men of Temple B'rith Shalom Every Tuesday at 9:30am at the Wildflower
Please join the Men of Temple B'rith Shalom every Tuesday at 9:30am at the wonderful Wildflower restuarant here in Prescott. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to get to know the Men of TBS better over a cup of coffee and great conversation. We hope to see you there!
Hearing Devices Available!
We have devices available during in-person services for anyone who is hard of hearing. If you are interested in using one of these devices, please let Jessica or Al know when you arrive to services. For more information on these devices, please contact Al Steinberg at 928-273-9551 or by email at uncleal81@aol.com.
We now are listing the month's lifecycle events on our website, ShulCloud. Please select "My account" and below you can select the monthly birthdays and anniversaries to view. This is available to all Temple B'rith Shalom congregants. Please make sure you are logged into your account to view these special lifecycle events.
PJ Library If you have a Jewish child (6 months to 8 years old) who lives in the greater Prescott area, you can sign up for the PJ Library and receive a free Jewish book each month. For more information about this program, contact the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott at 928-771-3737, or sign up on the website, www.jcfgp.org. If you have Jewish grandchildren living in other cities, they can search online to determine if their communities participate in this program.
Are you interested in advertising on our website? Please contact Jessica in the office for more details.
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