Rabbi's Reflections ~ New Year What a contrast between the Jewish New Year and January 1. And, how wonderful that we celebrate both. Similar in the sense of gathering with family, friends and community but so different in terms of the solemnity of Rosh Hashanah and the often over-the-top merriment of New Year’s Eve around the world.
I imagine that many of us recall years of parties but may now prefer a quiet evening at home. An opportunity to do a little reflection on the turning of the calendar as 2023 arrives and 2022 slips away.
Happy New Year, dear friends. Welcome to 2023. And, um, don’t call after 10:00pm Saturday evening. I’ll be asleep…. L’shalom, ~ Rabbi Susan rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
How to clean your menorah: Take a cookie pan, place foil and then a paper towel on top. Lay your menorah down and place in the oven. Heat to 250-300. The wax will melt easily onto the absorbent paper towel and your menorah will look like new in just a few minutes. No need to scrap or dig out the wax any longer. Finish cleaning each candle hole with a Q-tip as needed.
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, 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.
Adult Education
Upcoming Special Adult Education Events
Sun., Jan. 8 1:00pm ~ Film Group with Bill Cadwallender ~ Arranged
Wed., Jan. 11 11:00am ~ Women’s Book Group with Rabbi Susan ~ Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
Thurs., Jan. 12 11:00am ~ Yoga and Kabbalah with Rabbi Susan, all levels welcome. Bring a mat.
Sun., Jan. 22 1:00pm ~ Rabbi Nina and Tom Brodersen ~ Jewish Views on Death, Dying, and Afterlife
Thurs., Jan. 26 12:45pm ~ Book Discussion with Rabbi Susan ~ The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel
Thurs., Mar. 23 12:45pm ~ Book Discussion with Rabbi Susan ~ Finding God by Rifat Sonsino
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 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
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 Zoom Link for Jan. 8 at 3pm meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89900714191 Agenda: Composting, MLK, Tu B’Shevat Click on the link to join the meeting, no password needed! 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
Mazel Tov to Arlene Brownie on her retirement after 22 years at the TBS religious school! Watch for details on a celebration Shabbat for Arlene.
Welcome to Samantha Opperman who joins our Sunday religious school staff. Sam is a certified teacher with many years of experience.
Social
Sat., at Jan. 7 at 4:00pm Game Afternoon! Bring your favorite game, snacks, beverage, and let’s spend Shabbat afternoon together.
Tues., Jan. 31 at 1:00pm. Diamond Art with Shira. Learn how to create beautiful beaded wall hangings. $3.00 for a 12 x 16 painting.
WOMEN OF TBS ~ THEATER PARTY MAY 28, 2023 NEWSFLASH! MEN NOW INCLUDED! GRAB YOUR FAVORITE SIGNIFICANT OTHER AND ASK HIM OUT. 12pm Optional Lunch at Hassayampa (pay your own). 2pm Matinee performance of 9 To 5 at Suze's Prescott Center for the Arts
The deadline for checks to be received is Jan. 16th. We need to have checks for 10 tickets in order to get the discount and have only received money for 4 so far. Don't delay and come join us. (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 30. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from December 31-January 6. 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.
Harriet Perlmutter, cousin of Steve and Sue Weiss. Condolences to the Weiss Family. Louie Pertcheck, relative of Janet Rikfin Leon Banen, father of Leah Gilbert Arnold M. Arnold, father of Shari Brooks Barbara Davidson Moses, sister-in-law of Janet Rifkin Earl Abramson, father of Suzi Abramson-Johnson David Goldberg, father of Marsha Freedenberg Patricia Lemke, mother of Vern Lemke Gertrude Funfare, grandmother of Trudy Steinhauer Rose Teitelbaum, grandmother of Laurie Reiner Moshe Zabezensky, husband of Ferne Zabezensky Jodi Lynn Tobias, daughter of Mark Gray Edward Miller, uncle of Arlene Brownie 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 Marilyn Korpiel, wife of Joseph, mother of Stephanie Korpiel and Rachel Ellington. Jack Tarash, brother-in-law of Jay Bycer Reva Kaufman, sister-in-law of Trudy Steinhauer David Kaplan, husband of Heather, 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 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
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, Richard Brody, Karen Bycer, Scott Muirhead, Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, Josiah Ramirez Jr., Sandra Lynch, Roslyn Brownie, and Sue Weiss.
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
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.
Community News
Joanne Brody has a photograph in the 'Tis Winter Fine Art Photography show. It will be up until January 24.
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Purchase a Leaf on our Temple Tree of Life. Mark a special occasion in a beautiful way.