Rabbi’s Reflections ~ Rachamim Our Mussar group is exploring the character trait of “compassion” this week. What it means to treat others as though they matter. The recognition that our lives are interwoven emotionally and spiritually and physically. How I act resonates and fills the world with a certain kind of energy and the same goes for you. It’s like the butterfly’s wings – we do not act in a vacuum. Spread only good energy this week and see how it feels. L’shalom, ~ Rabbi Susan rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
Staying safe and healthy at TBS We recommend masks at TBS during the flu and cold season (and COVID, of course.) Masks are available in the entranceway and the office. Let’s stay healthy!
Kitchen Position Open TBS is hoping to employ a kitchen helper to set up and clean up on Friday evenings before and after the oneg. Hours from 4:30-6:30. Contact Jessica for more information.
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
Jewish Views of Death, Dying, and Life After Death Sunday, January 22 at 1pm Temple B'rith Shalom Jewish Teachings and practices respond to the reality of death in a variety of meaningful ways. Come, learn, and be surprised. Presented by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter & Tom Brodersen, MSJS
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
Mitzvah Circle ~ Chair Marsha Freedenberg TBS Mitzvah Circle assists congregants in need. Meals or a ride or a shopping errand, etc. Contact Marsha to help out or request help at 847-372-5996.
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.
TBS Compassionate Cooks TBS sponsors a meal on the last Sunday of the month for the women and children's shelter in Prescott. TBS Compassionate Cooks includes member and non-member volunteers. Annie Bernkrant currently coordinates the effort, sending an email with a menu about two weeks before the meal. Volunteers "reply all" to the group email with their contribution, so everyone knows which dishes are still needed. Volunteers cook or purchase their donation. Volunteers deliver their dishes to the shelter at 5:15pm on the appointed day.
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 Jan.15th so she can add you to the group email list. Our next commitment is for Sunday, Jan. 29
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 (no plastic bags) in a bucket in the sukkah at TBS by 11AM on Saturdays and it will be taken to the Prescott Farmer’s Market.
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! Join us on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6:00pm for a Shabbat service to honor Arlene.
Social
Sat., at Jan. 7 at 4:00pm Game Afternoon! Bring your favorite game, snacks, beverage, and let’s spend Shabbat afternoon together.
The Women of TBS Luncheon Monday, January 16 at 11:30am at the Hassayampa in Prescott. Join us for a delicious lunch and wonderful conversation! RSVP to leahgilbert19@gmail.com by no later than Wednesday, January 11. Space is limited.
Monthly TBS Fressers’ Dinner! Wednesday, January 25 at 5:30pm at The Olive Garden in a reserved spot in the restaurant. Separate checks requested. Please RSVP to Shari Brooks by Sunday, January 22: shari@jbrookswa.com
Interested in hosting the next monthly TBS Fresser Dinner or Lunch? You'd be responsible for making the arrangements with the manager of the restaurant of his/her choice, getting the info. to Jessica to publicize, and collecting RSVP’s. For more information, contact Shari Brooks.
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. Pay in the office to reserve a spot.
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
Deadline is drawing near-all checks must be received by January 16. Have tickets for 9-5 on another date? Fret not! See Suzy at the box office of SPCA and she will exchange them so you may join us. We have 16 seats reserved. 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
You're Invited to Temple B'rith Shalom's Gala on March 25, 2023 at 5pm at The Club at Prescott Lakes
Enjoy an elegant dinner with your choice of honey mustard chicken, atlantic grilled salmon, or a roasted vegetable ravioli. Come hear Rob Ratner and his esteemed Jazz band featuring Jessica Dreifuss on vocals. We'll also have a live auction including amazing excursions and fine jewelry to bid on. This will certainly be a night to remember! Get your tickets now at $115 per person. Invite your family and both your Jewish and Non-Jewish friends to a fun evening event. Good friends, Good Dinner and Good Music!! Great Fun!! All proceeds go to support Temple B'rith Shalom. RSVP For The Gala 2023
Some very nice auction items are being acquired! Thank you!! For a list of auction items acquired so far, visit the Temple Website: Gala 2023 Auction Information
We're still looking to acquire more auction items. Please think about a business or friend you have a relationship with that could donate items for the auction, such as:
Ask your barber/hair dresser to donate a gift card
Ask a restaurant you frequent to donate meals
Ask a friend with a vacation home to donate it’s use
Acquiring auction items is an integral part of the Gala’s success. It is all our responsibility to help ensure we have a successful Gala. For more information, see our website. 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
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome and welcome back our newest members: Sara and Mike Opitz Samantha and Daryl Opperman and sons Luke & Reed Steve and Ruth Stern Susan Sappington
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in January to: 5 Harold Greenberg 14 Alexandra Paeff 7 Mark Gray 19 Joseph Korpiel 11 Marsha Freedenberg 22 Arlene Raskin 13 Gene Galazan 30 Bill Kram
Happy Anniversary to: 9 Bill and Gayle Pokorny 17 Steve and Ruth Stern 21 Richard and Joanne Brody
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, January 6. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from January 7-13. 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.
Isabel Weiss, mother of Steve and mother-in-law of Sue Weiss James Jobe, brother-in-law of Mike Wolf Abigail Plotkin, sister of Jeff Plotkin Roberta Claire Berkowitz, Bereznick Yaffe, mother of Robin Frielich Isidor Kaufman, grandfather of Trudy Steinhauer Traute Gorny, mother of Esther Littmann Harriet Perlmutter, cousin of Steve and Sue Weiss Edward Miller, uncle of Arlene Brownie Stanley Blacker, close friend of Trudy Steinhauer Leo Strom, brother 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 Reva Kaufman, sister-in-law of Trudy Steinhauer David Kaplan, husband of Heather, father of Miguel, Gabriella, and Lily Kaplan Nina Noble, sister of Phil and Suzi Abramson-Johnson 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 $360 per Yahrzeit plaque. Yahrzeit Plaque Order Form
Healing Thoughts for: Elijah Escobedo, Estherly Allen, Richard Brody, Karen Bycer, 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.
Donations
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of December. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Janet Rifkin- in memory of Amelia Moses, mother, Zigmond Moses, brother, Louie Pertcheck, brother, and Denise Sigworth, niece. Leah Gilbert- in memory of Leon Banen, father of Leah Gilbert Blanche Berkowitz-Jacobs and Richard Jacobs- in memory of Elana Goldberg and in memory of Leo Strom, brother of Karin Luedke Bill Kram- in memory of Morris Kram, father, Sigrid “Pinky” Kram, wife, and Charles Kram, brother. Also in appreciation of Rabbi Susan. Marla Antelis and Nathan Wood- in memory of Jack Antelis Bill and Wynndi Dahlin- in memory of Hannah Jean Dahlin Steve and Sue Weiss- in memory of Marc Weiss, father of Steve Weiss, father-in-law of Sue Weiss Bill and Wynndi Dahlin- in memory of Josiah Andrew Dahlin Steve and Sue Weiss- in memory of David Frankel, nephew of Steve and Sue Weiss Tom and Laurie Reiner Suzi Abramson-Johnson- in memory of Earl Abramson Mark and Lisa Drutz Ferne Zabezensky- in memory of Moshe Zabezensky, husband of Ferne Zabezenksy
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Trudy Steinhauer- in memory of Stanley Blacker Trudy Steinhauer- in memory of Marcus Weiss, father of Steve Weiss and in memory of Harriet Perlmutter, cousin of Steve and Sue Weiss.
BROHNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND: Robert and Barbara Graves- in memory of Lila Markowitz Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott
BUILDING FUND: Dr. Larry Wilson
A special thank you to those who donated or sponsored an Oneg in December! Al and Allee Steinberg Gloria and Bruce Hershman Laurie and Tom Reiner Jeff and Shari Brooks
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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