Weekly Happenings at TBS

מוֹדֶה אֲנִי לְפָנֶיךָ רוח חַי וְקַיָּם שֶהֶחֱזַרְתָּ בִּי נִשְׁמָתִי בְחֶמְלָה, רַבָּה אֱמוּנָתֶךָ
Modeh ah-nee l’fanecha, Melech chai v’kayam, she-he-che-za-rta bee nish-ma-tee b’chem-lah rab-bah e-mu-na-te-cha. 

If our very first expression is gratefulness (rather than seeing what’s wrong today or obsessing over how much we need to get done) then we step on to a path of blessing. We prepare ourselves for wonder. Gratefulness connects us up to the great flow of receptivity and generosity. When we begin the day in gratefulness, we step on to the path of love.
~ Rabbi Susan
   rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
 
P.S. I am always open to your thoughts and value the opportunity to discuss anything on your mind. Responses to Rabbi’s Reflections can be directed to rabbi@brithshalom-az.org.

TBS Calendar

TBS Board Meeting
The next Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 14 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, December 12 prior to the board meeting. 
                                            

Adult Education

1.  Monthly Yoga and Kabbalah ~ 1st Thursday of each month 10:00-11:00 continuing on Dec. 1. Mat, comfy clothes.
   
   
2. Mussar ~  Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 (Everyday Holiness by Alan Morinis required) 19 sessions. Nov. 30-April 19.
   
   
3. Discovering Judaism ~ Wednesdays 2:30-3:45 twice/month. Contact Rabbi Susan for a list of texts and the syllabus. Approx. 12 classes. Next class: Nov. 30 at 2:30pm.
   
   
4. Contemporary Jewish Fiction Book Club ~ 2nd Wednesday every other month at 11:00am Books selected by the group. Next meeting: Jan. 11 at 11:00am ~ Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
   
   
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 

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 Action/Dayenu Circle Meeting 
Sunday, November 20 from 3-4pm on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting (Click directly on the link to attend)- 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9507930309?pwd=SkQ2OUNNQUZFaHR3MnYxQklQdTZldz09

Meeting ID: 950 793 0309
Passcode: Y7yzU1

Religious School Update

Dear TBS students,
On behalf of Lone Soldiers, I want to thank you for your thoughtful Hanukkah letters. Every Lone Soldier I have spoken to tells me that these messages from young people around the world mean so much to them. Knowing that they are defending Israel for Jews around the world is meaningful and important to them.
~ Dr. Michael Cohen, Program Director

Social

TBS Gala ~ Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Prescott Lakes. Dinner, auctions, dancing, raffles, and live music with the Rob Ratner Band featuring Jessica Dreifuss. Tickets are only $115/person.

To make this event a success:
1. Plan to attend the event.
2. Invite friends/family to attend the event.
3. Think about who you know that would donate auction items to our event…either businesses you know or individuals. An example could be someone who has a vacation home they would make available, or a business you frequent who has merchandise or services to offer. Don’t be shy about asking!!
4. Think about yourself or someone you know that might be willing to sponsor several tickets or become a table sponsor to allow as many Temple members as possible to attend the event.
5. Buy raffle tickets….you could be a winner!!
6. Make a cash donation to the Gala.

It is up to all of us to help ensure a successful event. We are already working on the acquisition of auction items. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Hershman at 928-778-0161 or misgloria@gmail.com

We'd like to thank everyone involved with the Strategic Plan Presentation and the delicious soup and salad meal that followed. What a wonderful evening!

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 19-25. 

We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, November 18. 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. 

Molly Abramson, grandmother of Suzi Abramson-Johnson
Nicole Perrot, Sister-in-law of Mireille Perrot
Marilyn Korpiel, wife of Joseph, mother of Stephanie Korpiel and Rachel Ellington. 
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, 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.

Jewish Community Events

Donations

Donate to Temple B'rith Shalom by buying your 2023 Mah Jongg cards!
The price is $14 for a standard and $15 for a large card. The donation to TBS will
increase as well. Please collect from your group and send a check to Laury Shayne at:
1636 Granite Springs Drive
Prescott, AZ 86305

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. 

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

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

Are you interested in advertising on our website? Please contact Jessica in the office for more details.