I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Not too much stress or too much rushing. A gentle day in which to give thanks for all our blessings. Delicious food, Macy’s Parade (my tradition), and football (for Brian.) Family and/or friends around the table sharing our lives.
In Judaism, we commonly use the word tzedakah to describe charitable giving. The Hebrew word tzedakah actually means “justice” or “fairness”. According to Jewish tradition, giving of one’s self to another, whether with money, time, or kindness, is less about going “above and beyond” and more about acting in a righteous way. A lovely concept for an inspiring season. ~ Rabbi Susan rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
A special thank you to our Board of Directors for developing our 2022-2023 Strategic Plan. Our goals this year are to: ~ Enhance our Jewish presence in the Prescott region ~ Ensure financial sustainability ~ Develop lay leadership within the congregation
TBS Calendar
This Week’s Calendar Thurs., Nov. 24 and Fri., Nov. 25 ~ Temple Office Closed ~ Happy Thanksgiving! Fri., Nov. 25 ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Services Sat., Nov. 26 ~ 10:00am Torah Study Sun., Nov. 27 ~ No Sunday School Wed., Nov. 28 ~ 11:00 Prayerbook Hebrew; 12:00 Lunch ‘n Learn; 1:30 Mussar; 2:30 Discovering Judaism
Check out our website to view our calendar and discover the wonderful events coming up! View the TBS Calendar
TBS Board Meeting The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, December 21 at 2pm at TBS. Board meetings are open to all members in good standing. If you'd 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 19.
Bill Cadwallender's Bar Mitzvah originally scheduled to take place on December 10 has been postponed until February. More details to come.
Adult Education
Upcoming Education Events:
Dec. 4 at 4:00pm: Flory’s Flame (film) curated by Bill Cadwallender
Dec. 11 at 1:00pm: Tikkun Olam and Kabbalah – Tom Brodersen
Monthly Yoga and Kabbalah ~ 1st Thursday of each month 10:00-11:00 continuing on Dec. 1. Mat, comfy clothes.
Mussar ~ Wednesdays 1:30-2:30. Nov. 30-April 19.
Discovering Judaism ~ Wednesdays 2:30-3:45 twice/month. Next class: Nov. 30 at 2:30pm.
Contemporary Jewish Fiction Book Club ~ Bee Season by Myla Goldberg on Jan. 11 at 11:00am.
Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults ~ Every other Wednesday at 11:00am starting Nov. 30.
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
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
Yarn/Crochet hats and scarves for the homeless. Meets on Tuesdays in the Social Hall; from 2-4 starting on Dec. 6. Bring your yarn and needles and join us.
Operation NoAZ: Through November, we are collecting gently used or new winter coats for people of all ages. Bring them to TBS. Providing warmth is a mitzvah we can all perform.
Social Action at TBS ~ Contact Gene Galazan to join our committee. ggalazan@msn.com
To Compost donors, The Compost Collection Group at the Farmer’s Market will be Closed Saturday November 26 (Thanksgiving Weekend). Therefore please do NOT bring your compost collection to the Temple Friday evening or any time next week. Please let anyone else you know whom this message may not reach. Collection will resume Friday December 2. Thank you for your participation. Lee
Dayenu Circle Meeting/Social Action at TBS Join the Dayenu circle as we welcome discussion to help find solutions to combat environmental concerns due to climate change. For more information, please contact Gene at ggalazan@msn.com .
Religious School Update
Dec. 11 at 10:30 ~ Jarz of Clay pottery painting fieldtrip for all religious school students
Dec. 17 at 10:30 ~ Hanukkah Storytime at Peregrine Book Store – open to all children in the Quad Cities. Stories and songs and crafts led by Rabbi Susan. Ages 0-10
Social
Exciting Gala Update: As a reminder, the Temple B’rith Shalom fund raising Gala is planned for March 25, 2023. It will include the Rob Ratner band with our Jessica Dreifuss singing…along with both a silent and live auction. Tickets are $115 per person.
Auction items are starting to be acquired…rounds of golf, golf lessons, art pieces, sightseeing flights, and more. We all need to get on board with soliciting auction items to ensure a successful event. In addition, invite your friends, Jews and non Jews alike, to attend our Gala…it will be a fun-filled evening, and is important to the financial well being of the Temple. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Hershman at 928-778-0161 or misgloria@gmail.com
The Men of Temple B'rith Shalom Join the Men of TBS every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower restuarant here in Prescott.
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 26-December 2.
We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, November 25. 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.
Alan Plotkin, brother of Jeff Plotkin Samuel Kleiner, step-father of Herb Frielich Hannah Jean Dahlin, daughter of Bill and Wynndi Dahlin Amelia Moses, mother of Janet Rifkin Carol Freeman, grandmother of Karin Luedke 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. 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
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, 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.
Two Tickets for the Tanya Tucker Concert For Sale! Jeff and Shari Brooks are interested in selling their two tickets for the Tanya Tucker concert on Thursday, December 1 at 7pm. The tickets are for Row E, Seats 15 & 16 for $100 each per ticket. If these tickets are sold, they will donate the sale amount to the temple as a donation. If interested, please contact Jeff Brooks by this Thursday, November 24 by 5pm. If there is no interest from the congregation, they will look elsewhere to sell them.
Charitable Giving Dear Congregants: As 2022 draws to a close many of you may be considering your year end donations. The Temple finance committee has developed a charitable giving document that may meet your needs. It explains in detail how to make a qualified charitable donation to Temple B`rith Shalom as a means of reducing a tax obligation. As always, any support is gratefully appreciated and continues our efforts for the many programs Temple B`rith Shalom provides. L'Shalom, Rabbi Susan Schanerman
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
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.
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