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
A message from the President
Shabbat Services and Religious School
High Holidays schedule, Yizkor Book, and Schlepping Crew!
Israeli Dancing
Game Night and Movie Night
Women's Book Group, Social Action at TBS
Caring Cards..... and so much more!
Rabbi’s Reflections ~ It’s Elul!
Elul is the Hebrew month preceding the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe.) Some say that the Hebrew letters that comprise the word Elul – aleph, lamed, vav, lamed – are an acronym for “Ani l’dodi v’dodi li,” a verse from Song of Songs that means “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” The phrase also reflects the love between God and the Jewish people, especially at this season, as we assess our actions and behaviors during the past year and pray for blessings in the coming year.
Traditionally, the shofar is blown each morning (except on Shabbat) from the first day of Elul (Sun., Aug. 28) until the day before Rosh HaShanah. Its sound is intended to awaken the soul and inspire the spiritual accounting that happens throughout the month. If you have a shofar at home, make this your practice. If not, imagine the haunting notes as you awaken each morning. What a wondrous time.
More on Elul and preparations for the Yamim Noraim in the weeks to follow. My first month at TBS has been absolutely glorious. Thank you so much to Jessica, to the Board, to Arlene and Blanche, and to all of the congregants who have made me feel so very welcome. I can’t wait for what’s next for us all! ~Rabbi Susan
A Message from the President- An Invitation to get on board the Team TBS Challenge
Dear Fellow Congregants, At this time of year, I want to send a special thanks to Lee Nackman who has been at the forefront of raising awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Beginning in 2020 congregants of Temple B’rith Shalom came together as Team TBS to participate in this meaningful, community event. What do you think when you see or hear the words Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s Disease has touched the lives of temple congregants directly and certainly too many of us through family and friends. It is a daily, year-round challenge to those affected by this illness whether patient, family, caregiver or essential researcher. Community wide funds raised by the “Walk” support programs to aid those suffering from this unrelenting illness.
Team TBS set a modest goal of $1,500 in each 2020 and 2021. Funds raised were $1,259 in 2020 and $1,419 in 2021. For 2022 the Goal is $1,500. Friends and family may be invited to participate.
OPTIONS TO CONTRIBUTE: Click and Open this link: http://act.alz.org/goto/TBS Team Leader: Lee Nackman, 928.717-0813 or by email:roleenack@yahoo.com Team name: TBS Select Join a Team or Donate to a Team In either case you will be connected to TBS or type in TBS To donate by check you will need to complete a DONATION FORM which will be emailed to you along with the appropriate mailing address by contacting Lee Nackman. Please, any questions contact Lee at 928.717-0813 or email, roleenack@yahoo.com. Donations will be accepted now and beyond October 1st. I understand there are a plethora of extremely worthy organizations with which to donate but Alzheimer’s Disease has touched many of us here at temple either directly or indirectly. I urge you to get on board the Team TBS Challenge and Lee, again we thank you for your leadership.
I thank you and Shalom, Trudy
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 and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Dreifuss. 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. Photo Credit: Joanne Brody
Shabbat Morning Join us for Torah Study at 10am with Carl Shulak at Temple B'rith Shalom.
Religious School News There is no school Sunday September 4. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 11 at 10am. For more information about our school and how to register, please email Rabbi Susan at rabbi@brithshalom-az.org.
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome our newest members:
David and Isa Dinerman and their daughter, Scarlett. Heather Kaplan and her children Miguel, Gabriella, and Lily. Michael and Marsha Freedenberg.
Schedule of Services
Selichot: Dinner and Service Saturday, September 17 at TBS. Dinner at 5pm, services at 6pm. Erev Rosh Hashanah Services: Sunday, September 25 at 6pm at The Event Spot. Rosh Hashanah Services: Monday, September 26 at 10am at The Event Spot. Tashlich: at the Lake immediately following Rosh Hashanah services at nearby Fain Park. Kol Nidre Services: Tuesday, October 4 at 6pm at The Event Spot Yom Kippur Services: Wednesday, October 5 at The Event Spot Morning services at 10am Minchah, Yizkor, and Neilah services at 4pm.
We will have a break-the-fast meal (potluck-style) directly following the conclusion of our services.
Services will take place at : The Event Spot 6520 E 1st St Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Selichot ~ Saturday, September 17. Selichot, prayers for forgiveness, are recited on the Saturday evening before Rosh Hashanah. When Rosh Hashanah falls on Sunday evening, we join together for Selichot on the Saturday a week earlier. Selichot is the first communal service of the High Holy Day season. A moving way to continue our journey into the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe.)
Dear Congregants, Please consider participating in this meaningful act of adding the names of your loved ones into the Temple B’rith Shalom Yizkor booklet. These names imbue the very foundation of our Temple with the love you have for those who have passed. If you would like the names of your loved ones included in this year’s Yizkor Book, please either call Jessica in the office at (928) 708-0018 or fill out this form and return it to the Temple. As is customary, the cost will be $18 per person to have each loved one’s name listed or $180 for as many names as you wish to list. Please return this form by Sept. 12
May their memories be a blessing. Sincerely, Rabbi Susan Schanerman
Join the High Holiday Schlepping Crew!
High Holy Days are coming up, and I have 2 surgical events coinciding. I will need a lot of help with the schlep and setup between TBS and The Event Spot. The sooner I have a crew secured, the better I’ll feel about it. Please call or email me with whatever availability you have. We will have a meeting soon to organize. I will have an accurate timeline then.
Al Steinberg 928-273-9551 or UncleAl81@aol.com
From the Ritual Committee
Anyone willing to read or chant high holidays Torah or Haftarah? We would love to have you participate! We would be happy to provide resources so you can learn and be prepared. If interested, please contact Ritual Committee Chair Suzi Abramson-Johnson at suziaj@gmail.com
TBS Adult Ed Monthly Sundays at 1:00pm with Rabbi Nina Perlmutter and Tom Brodersen! The schedule begins in October. See the TBS Website’s Adult Education Page for the complete schedule (and see how the website is now updated often and full of need-to-know information.) https://www.brithshalom-az.org/adult-education.html
Dayenu Circle Meeting/Social Action at TBS The Dayenu circle has been created to open and welcome discussion and help find solutions to combat environmental concerns due to climate change. For more information and how you can help, please contact Gene Galazan at insiderartist@gmail.com.
Israeli Dancing! Thurs., Sept. 15 from 2:00-3:00pm in our social hall. Wear comfy shoes and clothes and join us for gentle and easy dances. Shira Zerner is our instructor. Let’s Hora!
Movie Night! Sat., Sept. 10 at 6:30pm. Havdalah and a great movie. BYOB and snacks. September’s film: Welcome to Kutscher’s: The Last Catskills Resort.
We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, September 2nd. 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. Irving Walter Fellner, father of Rabbi Susan Schanerman Benjamin Yaffe, stepfather of Robin Frielich Muriel Littmann, mother of David Littmann Donald Gruen, father of Wendy Ratner Leonard Borok, father of Bob Borok Paula Schanerman, mother of Brian Schanerman Arthur Ackerman, brother of Richie Ackerman 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
Purchasing a Yahrzeit plaque is a beautiful way to honor and remember our loved one's who have passed. If you would like to purchase a plaque, please fill out this form and return it to the temple office. We kindly ask for $200 per Yahrzeit plaque.
Healing Thoughts for: Leo Strom, Elijah Escobedo, John Dealy, Estherly Allen, Mike Wolf, Hal Bierman, Esther Basch, Michael Friend, Stephanie Byrd, Brett Friend, Karen Friend, Ed Greenhill, Arlene Brownie, Josiah Ramirez Jr., Olivia Ramirez, Josiah Ramirez, and Terra O'Brien.
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.
Give Back to TBS!
We are so grateful for your kindness and generous giving to Temple B'rith Shalom. Your contributions help Temple B'rith shalom to thrive and ensure a home for Jews in the Quad City area.
If you would like to make a donation now, click here. Did you know you could can give back to TBS at no additional cost to you simply by shopping at Frys or Amazon Smile? For more information, click here.
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!
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!
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 October!
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!
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.
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Tot Shabbat Shabbat, Jul 12th 9:30a to 10:00a Ages 0-5
A fun and lighthearted Shabbat Service for young children. There will be songs and prayers for children with parents/Grandparents
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