So many wonderful and new exciting things are happening at TBS! Be sure to read all about it in this week's announcements!
Rabbi's Reflections
Shabbat Services
Religious School
High Holidays
Women's Book Group
Havdalah Film Group
Fantasy Football League
Social Action at TBS
Caring Cards..... and so much more!
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! To learn more about Rabbi Susan,CLICK HERE.
Rabbi's Reflections
We chant or recite the Shehecheyanu whenever we realize the miracle of the present moment. Traditionally, when we do something for the first time that year — such as lighting Hanukkah candles, hearing the shofar, or shaking a lulav and etrog — as well as at the start of most Jewish holidays this blessing expresses the wonder of having arrived.
However, if we are truly present, we could say Shehecheyanu many times a day, because there are so many moments that are indeed miraculous and precious in our daily lives. What if we could make a commitment to fully inhabit life? Rising to challenges, open to an awareness of our place in the big picture, cognizant of the gift of life. Reminded not to take anything for granted and to allow ourselves to be surprised.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יהוה, אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָֽינוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמָן הַזֶּה Blessed are You, Eternal Spirit, who has given us life, sustained us and allowed us to arrive in this moment.
Wouldn’t that be wonderful? ~ 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. Join us around 5:15pm for an Oneg prior to services beginning.
Shabbat Morning Schedule of Events
9am- Join Carl Shulak for Torah Study at the temple. 10:30am- Join Rabbi Susan for Shabbat Services
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 and Jessica are busy preparing for the upcoming High Holidays! Our services will take place at the Event Spot which is located at 6520 E 1st Street in Prescott Valley. We can't wait to share more details with you soon!
Women’s Book Group Contemporary Jewish Fiction
Rabbi Susan is forming a monthly contemporary Jewish fiction book group. If you are interested, email Rabbi Susan at rabbi@brithshalom-az.org and once a few women have expressed interest, we will find a good day and time and select our first book.
Havdalah Film Group
If you are interested in facilitating (selecting and preparing a discussion) for a Jewish film for monthly Saturday evening viewing at TBS, let Rabbi Susan know. We can access Amazon Prime and Netflix.
TBS Fantasy Football League
Fantasy Football Commissioner Brian Schanerman (Rabbi Susan's husband) would love to create a TBS Fantasy Football League. Contact him at bschanerman@yahoo.com if you’re interested.
Social Action at TBS
The world stands on three things: on the Torah, on the service of God, and on acts of loving-kindness. Avot 1:2
Join Gene Galazan and Rabbi Susan as we form a Social Action committee at TBS. Our first project is in the works but we’ll need help and support from others who believe in Tikkun Olam (repair of our world). Contact Rabbi to join the email list. rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
Caring Cards
It is a mitzvah to send cards for healing or condolence to congregants who are ill or grieving. It’s simple. You keep a stack of cards and wait for emails from Rabbi Susan with all the info you need to send a card. We all love to receive reminders of how important we are to our community. To join the email list, contact Rabbi at rabbi@brithshalom-az.org.
We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, August 12th. 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. David Stuart Moses, nephew of Janet Rifkin 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, Brett Friend, and Joanne Brody.
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.
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!
Return your Siddur to TBS!
If you are no longer using your Siddur for Zoom services from your home, please kindly return it to the temple. We are in the process of determining if we need to purchase additional Siddurim and we greatly appreciate your help with this process. Please make arrangements with Jessica in the office to return your Siddur. Thank you!
We are looking for volunteers to host an Oneg. This involves purchasing the food, preparing it for service at the temple, and cleaning up afterwards. We'd like to serve simple, light refreshments such as cookies, cheese and crackers, hummus and veggies, etc. It is up to you! The temple would 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. Sign-up to host an oneg today! If no one volunteers, we will not have an oneg that Shabbat. We have lots of available dates in September!
The Men of Temple B'rith Shalom Every Tuesday at 9am (New time!) at the Wildflower
Please join the Men of Temple B'rith Shalom every Tuesday at 9am 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!
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
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.
Birthdays and Anniversaries Online!
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.
Temple B'rith Shalom 2077 Brohner Way Prescott, AZ 86301
Shavuot Service and Program Sunday, Jun 1st 5:00p to 8:00p Dairy and Fruit Nosh and will feature special Guest, Seth Rachlin, Anti-Defamation League Desert Region Board Chair.
Seth will speak on antisemitism in the US and in Arizona. Questions and Discussion will follow. Children and Adults 12 and Older. RSVP is kindly requested.
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