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 and Religious School
High Holidays schedule!
Sign-up to bring a dish to Break the fast!
Yizkor Book submission deadline is tomorrow
High Holiday Food Drive
TBS Composting Project
Adult Education in October!
Rabbi’s Reflections ~ “Who shall live and who shall die?”
Before God lies a giant book — the Book of Life — in which we hope all of our names will be inscribed for the coming year. The Unetaneh Tokef tells us that on Rosh Hashanah, those deserving names are entered and on Yom Kippur, the Book is sealed.
We understand this disturbing and powerful text less as a promise of simplistic reward and punishment and more as a statement of the fragility of life and our own mortality. Our lives are a gift. We perform teshuvah not to appease a distant and invisible Deity, but to remind us of our value to one another and to strengthen our relationships with each other. The vital message of Unetaneh Tokef requires us to ask ourselves not who shall live, but how shall we live?
Shanah Tovah, Rabbi Susan
As we approach the High Holidays, we offer this prayer:
Dear Family and Friends of Temple B’rith Shalom,
In reflecting on the past year, it has been a challenging one for all and painful for many. We’re so fortunate to have this occasion to reflect, refresh, renew and welcome a new year that we are so eager for.
We thank those who have supported our congregation by finding solace, comfort and joy in our Shabbat services. We thank those families who are educating your children in the values and traditions of Judaism, your children are our future. We also thank the many that have attended our adult ed classes.
We regret there are congregants who feel we have not served your needs as well as those who have not felt welcome into our sanctuary and to that we deeply apologize and are truly sorry. Saying the words may not be enough but we’re asking you to remember that Temple B’rith Shalom, this “covenant of peace” can be fragile and we all need to commit ourselves to its care and nurturing. With this commitment we will heal and move forward.
We celebrate those who have entered our doors in the last six weeks and have rejoined our Temple family, we say welcome home. To those who have yet to return to us, we open our arms and hope to embrace very soon.
We have so much to look forward to as we welcome 5783 with sweetness and hope for the new year.
L’Shanah Tovah, Tempe B’rith Shalom, Board of Directors
This Week’s Calendar Thurs., Sept. 22 3:00pm ~ Israeli Dancing in the Social Hall Thurs., Sept. 22 5:00pm ~ Teen Bar Mitzvah Training Thurs., Sept. 22 5:30pm ~ Teen Confirmation Class Fri., Sept. 23 6:00pm ~ Shabbat Services Sat., Sept. 24 10 :00am ~ Shabbat Morning Service Sun., Sept. 25 6:00pm ~ Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Mon., Sept. 26 10:00am ~ Rosh Hashanah Morning Service (with 30 minute breakout program for children) followed by Tashlich Wed., Sept. 28 11:00am ~ Beginning Hebrew Wed., Sept. 28 12:00pm ~ Lunch ‘n Learn
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 afterwards on our Youtube page. Join us around 5:15pm for an Oneg prior to services beginning. Photo Credit: Joanne Brody
Shabbat Morning Join us for Shabbat Services at 10am led by Suzi Abramson-Johnson at Temple B'rith Shalom.
Religious School News There is no Religious School this Sunday, Sept. 24 due to Erev Rosh Hashanah. We will meet next on Sunday, October 2.
The Teen Confirmation Class meets Thursday Sept. 22 from 5:30-7:00pm
For more information about our school and how to register, please email Rabbi Susan at rabbi@brithshalom-az.org.
Our teen bar mitzvah training class has just begun. Teens aged 12 and above are welcome to attend. The class is every other Thursday from 5:00-5:30 (right before our teen class). Contact Rabbi Susan for details.
Bring your compostables (fruits and veggie scraps, etc.) to the bucket in the sukkah on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings before 11:00am and our Social Action Committee will deliver them to the Saturday Farmer’s Market for composting. Questions? Contact Gene at ggalazan@msn.com
Why compost? 1. Composting reduces waste, makes us less dependent on landfills, and decreases greenhouse gas emissions. 2. Compost strengthens soil and promotes healthy plant growth. 3. Composting reduces the need for pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. 4. Composting recycles essential nutrients back into the soil. 5. Compost promotes a prolific soil ecosystem.
Schedule of Services
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. There will be a special Children's Breakout Program during the morning service. Tashlich: at the Lake immediately following Rosh Hashanah services at nearby Fain Park. Kever Avot: Sunday, October 2 at 2pm. Join us at Heritage Memorial Cemetery as we visit and remember our loved ones for a special service. 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
Break-The-Fast Meal!
Join us for a potluck break-the-fast meal following the conclusion of our Yom Kippur services. Please sign-up below if you would like to contribute to our potluck. To sign-up, please click below or you can email or call our break-the-fast coordinators, Deb Plotkin or Shari Brooks directly.
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. 22.
May their memories be a blessing. Sincerely, Rabbi Susan Schanerman
TBS Calendar!
Be sure to go to our website to view our calendar and check out all the wonderful events coming up!
TBS Board Meeting The next Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 19 at 2pm at Temple B'rith Shalom. Board meetings are open to all members in good standing. If you would like to address the board or speak at the board meeting, please contact President, Trudy Steinhauer at trudysteinhauer@gmail.com no later than Monday, October 17th prior to the board meeting.
Yom Kippur Food Drive! 1. The best option to donate to the Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank is by credit card or check so they can buy what’s most needed. 2. You can get a dollar-for-dollar reduction in your Arizona income tax!!! 3. Second choice is to get a bag a fill it will the following Food
The Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank needs: - Canned goods of all kinds, including - Canned vegetables and fruit - Canned meats and fish - Peanut butter - Dried goods like beans, rice, pasta - Other items such as breakfast cereals, bread, buns, rolls, etc.
Please bring your food donations to our Yom Kippur Morning service on October 5 at 10am at the Event Spot (6520 E 1st St, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314).
Thank you to Jeff Brooks for coordinating this Food Drive.
From the Ritual Committee
Are you interested in having the honor of having an English reading during our High Holiday Services? If interested, please contact Ritual Committee Chair Suzi Abramson-Johnson at suziaj@gmail.com or by calling (602) 570-9688.
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.
Important! Effective January 1, the cost to purchase a Yahrzeit plaque will increase to $360 per plaque. Be sure to order your loved one's plaques now while they're still $200 each.
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.
Important Notice: Beginning on Friday, October 7, we will be observing Yahrzeits which occur within the week after(all Yahrzeits from Saturday, October 8 through Friday, October 14). To ease this transition, on Shabbat September 30 just this once, we will observe all Yahrzeits which fall between Saturday, September 24 through Friday, October 8. Thank you.
We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, September 23. 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. September 16, 2022 Reva Kaufman, sister-in-law to Trudy Steinhauer Condolences to Trudy and her family.
Jack Freeman, uncle of Roza Rosenberg David Clark, stepson of Dr. Marylyn Clark Esther Horowitz, grandmother of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Eleanore Fried, mother of Laurie Reiner David Kaplan, husband of Heather Kaplan,father of Miguel, Gabriella, and Lily Kaplan 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
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., Jay Bycer, Karen Bycer, Jack Tarash, Joseph King, and Sally Contour.
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!
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!
Member News!
Joanne Brody will have three of her monochromes hanging in the 'Tis Fall Fine Art Photography Show. ('Tis gallery is on Cortez, next to Bill's Pizza). The Show runs from Sept. 23-October 25.
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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