Weekly Happenings at TBS

Israel is dear to my heart. Fully committed to her survival, I do struggle with some of her political realities. In Israel, the parliamentary paradigm requires coalitions and compromises. This week’s elections will determine whether Israel continues with its current regime or whether Netanyahu will regain power and form a coalition with partners who speak out against the LGBT community, Arabs, and non-Orthodox Jews. If anyone at TBS is an avid follower of Israeli politics, it would be enlightening to have an occasional session on what’s going on in Israel. Meanwhile, I usually turn to The Times of Israel ( www.timesofisrael.com ) for news about Eretz Yisrael.
~ Rabbi Susan
   rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
 
ASU Jewish Studies offers free lectures throughout the year. Often, they are available on Zoom. See the calendar and sign up for email announcements. Nov. 13 Zoom lecture (7pm): Miss Amerike: Gender, Mass Culture, and the American Yiddish Press. 
https://jewishstudies.asu.edu/calendar

TBS Calendar

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

1.  Monthly Yoga and Kabbalah ~ 1st Thursday of each month 10:00-11:00 starting Nov. 10 and continuing on Dec. 1. Mat, comfy clothes.
   
   
2. Mussar ~  Wednesdays 1:45-2:45 (Everyday Holiness by Alan Morinis required) 19 sessions. Nov. 30-April 19.
   
   
3. Discovering Judaism ~ Wednesdays 2:30-3:45 twice/month starting Nov. 9. Contact Rabbi Susan for a list of texts and the syllabus. Approx. 12 classes.
   
   
4. Contemporary Jewish Fiction Book Club ~ 2nd Wednesday every other month at 11:00am Books selected by the group. Nov. 16 this month.
   
   
5. Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults ~ Every other Wednesday at 11:00am starting Nov. 30. Purchase this book: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults by Nina Cardin. New and used copies available on Amazon. For those who can read the Hebrew letters.

TBS Adult Ed Monthly Sundays at 1:00pm with Rabbi Nina Perlmutter and Tom Brodersen!
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 

                                       Adult Education Presents 
The Dignity of Difference by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
Sunday, November 13 at 1pm TBS Social Hall
No charge for members, suggested donation of $18.00+ for non-members
Talmud, Babel, Jonathan Sacks.
Punchline: we’re not to be clones

Social Action

You don't have to participate every month.  If you would like to join in this worthwhile effort or have questions, email Annie at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or call her at (928) 273-5202 before Nov. 14th so she can add you to the group email list.  Our next commitment is for Sunday, Nov. 27, the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Social

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 November 5-11. 

We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, November 4. 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. 

October 28, 2022 Marilyn Korpiel, wife of Joseph, mother of Stephanie  Korpiel and Rachel Ellington. Condolences to the Korpiel Family.

Paul Perrot, brother of Mireille Perrot
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 

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. 

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, 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.

Donations

GENERAL FUND:
Carl Shulak- in memory of Ruth and Ken Shulak
Lloyd and Susan Zane- in memory of Ruth Wallen, mother of Susan Zane
Janet Rifkin- in memory of Marvin Rifkin, husband of Janet Rifkin. In memory of Damon Sandler, nephew of Janet Rifkin.
Arlene Raskin- in memory of parents, Pauline and Samuel Harris. In memory of grandson, Kevin Raskin.
Roza Rosenberg- in loving memory of Allen Rosenberg, Jack Freeman, and Betty Rosenberg
National Mah Jongg League, LLC.
Blanche Berkowitz-Jacobs and Richard Jacobs- money for sukkot meal
Wynndi and Bill Dahlin- With deep gratitude for the beautiful Havdalah set for our temple.
Steve and Sue Weiss- in loving memory of their daughter, Lori Gersh
Trudy Steinhauer- in memory of Lori Gersh, daughter of Steve and Sue Weiss.
Mark Drutz
Anonymous

HIGH HOLIDAY:
Carl Shulak and Sally Contour
Dinerman Family
Ferne Zabezensky
Karin and Rod Luedke
Sharon Cash
Lee and Roberta Nackman
Jacqueline S. Herst
Jeff and Shari Brooks
Ruth and Steve Stern 
Mark Drutz 
Tom and Norma Brenner
Trudy Steinhauer- in honor of Jessica’s magnificent Cantorial accompaniment, in honor of Andrea’s beautiful piano accompaniment, in honor of Suzi Abramson-Johnson as Ritual Committee Chair and in honor of Al Steinberg and his Schlepping Committee.
Deborah and Jeff Plotkin
Jules and Karen Street
Mark and Nancy Scharff
Roza Rosenberg
Sarah Korakas
Raymond Lee
Ina Zive
Steve and Sue Weiss
Bruce and Elyce Goldberg
Judith McIntyre
Jeff and Shari Brooks- in appreciation of Rabbi Susan and Jessica for beautiful High Holy Day Services and uplifting musical Shabbat Services. In appreciation of Al and his Schlepping crew. In appreciation of everyone who stepped up to make the Break Fast a success. Wishing Jessica and Remi good health and happiness in their new home. Welcome Suzy, Jessica’s mom! Wishing Sally Contour speedy healing.
Michael and Marsha Freedenberg- utensils and paper products for Break Fast.
Donation in memory of Sheila DeWoskin
Richard and Claudia Ackerman
Robert Eaton
Esther and David Littmann
Suzi Abramson-Johnson
James and Georgette Lilley 
​​​​​​​Al and Allee Steinberg

RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND:
Trudy Steinhauer- in honor of Rabbi Susan for her beautiful, moving and inspirational High Holiday Services

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