Rabbi's Reflections~ Everywhere One of my very favorite moments in all of Torah is in this week’s parasha. On his way to his uncle Laban, Jacob lays down with his head on a stone, and dreams of a ladder that stretches up from earth to heaven. Angels of God ascend and descend the ladder. Jacob awakens from his sleep, saying, “Truly, God is in this place and I did not know it.”
“I did not know it.” These few words speak to me potently of the simple truth that God is in this place, in every place, in you, in me, around and within. We have but to seek God, to reach out, to open our hearts, and to be open to God’s spirit and presence in our lives. ~ Rabbi Susan rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
TBS Calendar
This Week’s Calendar Thurs., Dec. 1 11:00 Yoga and Kabbalah; 12:15 Ritual Practices Committee Mtg. 2:00 Israeli Dancing; 3:15 Choir Fri., Dec. 2 ~ 6:00 Shabbat Services recognizing new and returning members Sat., Dec. 3 ~ 10:00 Shabbat Service Sun., Dec. 4 ~ 10:00 Sunday School; 4:00 Film Group Tues., Dec. 6 ~ 2:00-4:00 “In Stitches” Yarn Group Wed., Dec. 7 ~ 12:00 Lunch ‘n Learn; 1:30 Mussar
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.
All Things Hanukkah!
Hanukkah Candles for Sale in the Office while supplies last Regular candles: $3.50 Long tapered candles: $7.00
Join us Friday, December 23 at 6pm for Kabbalatke! We'll start with a short Shabbat Service, and then go straight into a fun and festive Hanukkah celebration. Bring your chanukiyot (menorot) with candles and an appetite! We'll celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah with performances by the TBS choir and Israeli dancers, all while enjoying latkes and playing dreidel!
Sign-up below to contribute to our dairy potluck. If you are bringing a dish, please arrive around 5:45pm with your dish and serving utensils. If you prefer, let Jessica in the office know what dish you will be bringing.
Dec. 4 at 4:00pm: Flory’s Flame (film) curated by Bill Cadwallender
Dec. 11 at 1:00pm: Tikkun Olam and Kabbalah – Tom Brodersen
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: Thank you to everyone who donated coats and jackets!
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.
Dayenu Circle Meeting/Social Action at TBS Next Meeting: January 8 3-4pm on Zoom 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, 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 December 3-9.
We will be saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, December 2. 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.
Leo Strom, brother of Karin Luedke. Condolences to the Luedke family.
Myrtle Dobromil, mother of Gayle Pokorny Zigmond Moses, brother of Janet Rifkin Carrie Steinhauer, grandmother of Trudy Steinhauer Elana Goldberg, sister-in-law of Blanche Berkowitz-Jacobs and Richard Jacobs Murray Schutz, uncle of Michael Sperling Walter Areinoff, father of Abby Areinoff-Harbicht Bella Vaynerman, mother of Vadim Vaynerman Nicole Perrot, Sister-in-law of Mireille Perrot Joseph King, friend of TBS 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: Elijah Escobedo, John Dealy, Estherly Allen, Mike Wolf, Esther Basch, Michael Friend, Brett Friend, Karen Friend, Jay Bycer, Karen Bycer, Sally Contour, Richard Brody, Scott Muirhead, Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, Josiah Ramirez Jr., 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.
Community News
The Granite Mountain 19 Chapter of Hadassah End-Of-The-Year Luncheon on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Augie's Restaurant located at 1721 Route AZ-69, in Prescott from 12-2pm.
Our speaker will be Rabbi Susan Schanerman. Shira Zerner will give us an Israel update. A lovely Raffle Basket will be available to raise money for Hadassah. Please join us by contacting either Laurie Reiner (lareiner@gmail.com), Esther Littmann (esther_littmann@hotmail.com), or Karin Luedke (kdluedke@gmail.com) by Monday, December 5th.
Donations
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.
Wise Aging Class Thursday, Dec 4th 11:15a to 12:30p Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience & Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thai. Book must be purchased by the first class. Read Chapter 1 for Dec. 4
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