Hanukkah has evolved over the centuries according to the needs of the Jewish people. Originally a military victory in 163 B.C.E., the theme became more spiritual in the centuries that followed because the Jews were almost always under the rule of a hostile conquering force and to brag about one’s strength and prowess in battle was not a good idea. Throughout the middle ages, the miracle of the oil and the celebration of light kept the Jewish people warm and comforted as they struggled to survive in shtetls, frequent displacements, and broad anti-Semitism.
When the Zionists rose up to reclaim the land in the early 20th century, the military theme found a home once more. New Israelis were proud to recall their ancestors’ strength as they felt themselves in a similar position. So Hanukkah became, once again. a celebration of the Maccabees and their triumph against overwhelming odds. Freedom of religion, the miracle of the oil, and our strength of conviction are all themes that resonate with us this week. May your Hanukkah lights burn brightly. Chag Sameach, ~ Rabbi Susan rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
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TBS Board Meeting The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, January 18 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, January 16.
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, dance, play dreidel, and eat lots of latkes!
Sign-up to contribute to our dairy potluck. If you're 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.
Hanukkah Candles for Sale in the Office (while supplies last) Regular candles: $3.50 Long tapered candles: $7.00
Adult Education
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 Tanach Study with Carl Shulak at TBS There's no Lunch Bunch on Wednesday, December 28. See you the following Wednesday, January 4 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
Our Yarn Yentas are knitting and crocheting scarves and hats for the Prescott homeless. Join us on Tuesdays at 2:00pm. Bring yarn and needles. We have easy patterns! For more information, call Roza Rosenberg at 928-710-4889.
Social Action at TBS ~ Contact Gene Galazan to join our committee. ggalazan@msn.com
Due to the holidays, compost pick-up has been postponed until Saturday, January 7.
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 .
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WOMEN OF TBS ~ THEATER PARTY MAY 28, 2023 NEWSFLASH! MEN NOW INCLUDED! GRAB YOUR FAVORITE SIGNIFICANT OTHER AND ASK HIM OUT.12pm Lunch at Hassayampa (pay your own) 2pm Matinee performance of 9 To 5 at Suze's Prescott Center for the Arts (If you have tickets for another date, see Suzie at the box office to exchange them for May 28 and let Joanne know). We have 16 seats reserved and you must RSVP and pay by JAN.15th.Tickets cost $31. Make your check payable to Suze's Prescott Center for the Arts and give your check to Jessica in the office. R.S.V.P. to Joanne Brody at richjohoney@gmail.com, 928-710-8737
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
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, December 23. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from December 24-30. We also remember those who have left us in the last eleven months. 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.
Edward Miller, uncle of Arlene Brownie. Condolences to the Brownie Family
Herbert Sperling, father of Michael Sperling Paula Shulak, wife of Carl Shulak Marcus Weiss, father of Steve Weiss Minnie Arnstein, grandmother of Trudy Steinhauer David Frankel, nephew of Steve and Sue Weiss Denise Sigworth, relative of Janet Rifkin Michael Miller, brother of Arlene Brownie Ronald Ira Ratner, brother of Rob Ratner Stanley Blacker, close friend of Trudy Steinhauer Leo Strom, brother of Karin Luedke Bob Rubin, brother of Jim Rubin 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
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, Estherly Allen, Mike Wolf, Richard Brody, Karen Bycer, Scott Muirhead, Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, Josiah Ramirez Jr., Sandra Lynch, Roslyn Brownie, and Harriet Perlmutter.
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
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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