Rabbi's Reflections~ Batter Up! Whether you are rooting for the Phillies or Astros, the World Series is the stuff legends are made of. And, what better legend than Hank Greenberg, baseball’s first Jewish superstar?
Born into an Orthodox Jewish Bronx household in 1911, Greenberg was a fast-rising star with the Detroit Tigers. In 1934, the Tigers were battling for the pennant. Greenberg — and Jewish baseball fans all over the country — faced a dilemma. September 10th was Rosh Hashanah, and the Tigers were playing the Boston Red Sox. Greenberg came up with a compromise: He played on Rosh Hashanah and hit two home runs that won the game. Ten days later, he spent Yom Kippur in a synagogue.
After retirement, Greenberg became the first Jewish owner/general manager in baseball, In 1954, Hank Greenberg became the first Jewish player elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. He remains a hero to us all.
~ Rabbi Susan rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
TBS Calendar
This Week’s Calendar Thurs., Oct. 27 2:00pm Israeli Dancing Fri., Oct. 28 6:00pm Shabbat Services Sat., Oct. 29 10:00am Torah Study Sun., Oct. 30 10:00am Sunday School; 1:00pm Elvis’ Jewish Connections with Tom Brodersen Wed., Nov. 2 11:00am Beginning Hebrew; 12:00pm Lunch ‘n Learn; 6:00pm Women of TBS Wine and Cheese gathering Thurs., Nov. 3 2:00pm Israeli Dancing; 3:15pm Adult Choir rehearsal
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, November 16 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, November 14 prior to the board meeting. Strategic Plan Presentation Light Supper fundraiser sponsored by the Women of TBS HUGE TBS cleanout sale! Wonderful items for purchase Monday, November 14 at 4pm
Join us for a TBS Strategic Plan Presentation on Monday, November 14 at 4pm.The Board of Directors and Rabbi Susan completed a thorough strategic plan for TBS, and we look forward to presenting it to the congregation.
Following the presentation, stay for a light supper of soup, salad and bread sponsored by the Women of TBS. $10 per person. Call Allee Steinberg to help at 928-273-9550.
We've also cleaned out the sheds and closets at TBS! There will be many available Judaic items for purchase at wonderful prices.
Adult Education
Please email Rabbi Susan if any of these classes interest you. rabbi@brithshalom-az.org. *= interest has been expressed
*TBS Choir – open to all members over 13. Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 starting Thursday, Nov. 3. Our first performance will be Friday, Dec. 23 at Kabbalatke.
*Monthly yoga and Kabbalah ~ Gentle poses (mostly seated) and shared wisdom from the text Kabbalah: Month by Month. Bring a mat, wear comfy clothes, and spend an hour working out the physical and emotional kinks.
Hebrew Prayerbook ~ Using the text Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults, we begin to explore the prayers and Hebrew vocabulary of the siddur. Ability to decode Hebrew is a must but we will improve our Hebrew reading along the way.
*Mussar ~ A spiritual practice that can be transformative. Everyday Holiness by Alan Morinis, will help us explore a different personality trait each session with fellow seekers. The group will be closed (meaning no drop-ins after the 1st class) and will require a several month commitment to attend weekly. Eight people needed to make this class.
Great Thoughts ~ Deepen your understanding of Judaism with lively discussions on topics found in the book: Contemporary Jewish Religious Thoughtby Arthur Cohen.
* Torah Trope ~ Learn to read and sing the little trope markings that indicate how we chant Torah. Ability to read music is strongly recommended. The Art of Torah Cantillation by Marshall Portnoy is a step-by-step book.
Judaism’s Ten Best Ideas by Dr. Arthur Green ~ A great starting point for those who would like to learn more about Judaism.
Discovering Judaism ~ For non-Jews interested in exploring Judaism for the sake of conversion and Jews who want to learn more about Jewish lifecycles, holidays, history, text, Israel, and more.
Adult B’nei Mitzvah ~ Many women were not offered the opportunity to become bat mitzvah at age 13 and some men were not involved Jewishly at that time of life. Interested in studying for a bar or bat mitzvah?
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
Sunday, October 30, 1 pm at Temple B’rith Shalom Elvis Presley’s great-great-grandmother was a Jew and by traditional Jewish matrilineal descent Elvis was a Jew. We will explore the important Jewish connections in his personal life – lifelong friends from high school, the best man at his wedding, his tailor, his hairdressers, his jeweler, his song writers, and many more. Tom Brodersen MSJS(Master of Science in Jewish Studies)
This class is available in-person or on Zoom. The Zoom invite will be sent Sunday mornng.
Lunch Bunch Torah Study with Carl Shulak at TBS 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!
Social Action
Social Action at TBS ~ Contact Gene Galazan to join our committee. ggalazan@msn.com
Composting vegetable and fruit scraps, flowers, egg shells and coffee grounds instead of landfilling reduces methane gas production and recycles nutrients back to the soil. Methane gas is a significant cause of global greenhouse gas emissions because it captures and retains heat longer than carbon dioxide. Landfills are the third largest source of methane gas emissions in the United States. In addition, compost improves Arizona's soil, which has been degraded by a 20-year drought. Drop off your compost material in a bucket in the sukkah TBS by 11AM on Saturdays and it will be taken to the Prescott Farmer’s Market.
Thank you to all who contributed to Team TBS's Alzheimer's Walk this year. We raised $3,058 for this important cause, not including the additional amount that will also be contributed by a very generous anonymous donor!
Dayenu Circle Meeting/Social Action at TBS The next meeting will be Sunday, November 20 at 3pm on Zoom.
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.
Social
Women of TBS are Back! Contact Rabbi Susan for info. Join us for a Wine and Cheese Soiree on Wed., Nov. 2 from 6:00-7:30pm. For Temple women and women who are interested in a Jewish Women’s group. We’ll nosh and chat and do a little learning. Shari Brooks is our host: 819 Chureo St. Prescott, 86301 RSVP to Laurie Reiner (lareiner@gmail.com) and tell her what you are bringing: Wine, Cheese, Crackers, Chips/dip, Sweets.
The Men of Temple B'rith Shalom Every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower Join the Men of TBS every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower restuarant here in Prescott. It's a wonderful opportunity to get to know the Men of TBS better over a cup of coffee and great conversation.
The Women's Book Group has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 11:00am The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis is a wonderful read about a community of Orthodox Jewish women who struggle with tradition and contradiction. Three copies available at The Prescott Library, or order it on Amazon in book (used from $5.00) or Kindle versions.
Thank you to the Men of TBS and Women of TBS for all their hard work cleaning out the sheds and closets. Many hands make light work and we are so grateful for your help!
Member News
Important Notice: We are now observing the Yahrzeits which occur within the week after. This week, we are observing the Yahrzeits which occur between October 29- November 4.
We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, October 21. 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.
Lori Gersh, daughter of Steve and Sue Weiss, sister of Jeff Weiss Fanny Solvet, mother of Suzanne Solvet Myron Steinberg, father of Al Steinberg Jack Tarash, brother-in-law of Jay Bycer Ed Greenhill, friend of TBS Reva Kaufman, sister-in-law of Trudy Steinhauer 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
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.
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, Arlene Brownie, Josiah Ramirez Jr., Jay Bycer, Karen Bycer, Joseph King, Sally Contour, Richard Brody, Scott Muirhead, Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, Sandra Lynch, and Roslyn Brownie.
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.
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