Weekly Happenings at TBS

• 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!

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. 

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

Potluck at 5:00pm. Service at 6:00pm. Attend both the potluck and the service or join us just for the service. Potluck sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4faaa72ea6f94-selichot

Source of All:
Comfort them, hold them close.
They have been called to leave us.
To enter Your eternal embrace.

YIZKOR BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE 5783 FORM

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

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! 

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. 

Yahrzeit Plaque Order Form

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!

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!

TBS Website on ShulCloud- https://www.brithshalom-az.org/

TBS Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/brithshalomaz

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. 

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.