Rabbi’s Reflections ~ Lecha Dodi: Welcoming the Sabbath Bride
Every Friday evening at TBS, we sing the medieval prayer Lecha Dodi. In the 16th century, mystics would dress in white like bridegrooms and dance through the fields outside town to greet the Sabbath, depicted in both Talmud and in mystical texts as a bride and queen. Around 1540, Alkabets, a poet, composed Lecha Dodi, urging Jews to greet the Sabbath as a bride. “Enter, O Bride,” signals us to turn to the entrance of the sanctuary and bow in honor of the Sabbath Queen. We imagine her coming through the doorway and into our souls where she will reside until Havdalah on Saturday evening. We are redefined by her presence and joyful that she has brought Shabbat to us. Curious to learn more about the prayers of our liturgy? Join our Discovering Judaism class on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 12:45-2:00pm, for a discussion of our prayers. All are welcome.
This Week’s Calendar Thursday at 12:45 Discovering Judaism, 2:00 Israeli Dancing Friday at 6:00 Shabbat Services Saturday at 10:00 Torah Study; 3:00pm Singalong with guitarist Peter Bernkrant in our Social Hall Sunday at 10:00 Sunday School Tuesday at 1:00 Diamond Art with Shira; 2:00 Yarn Yentas Wednesday at 12:00 Lunch Bunch, 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, February 15 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, February 13.
Adult Education
Upcoming Special Adult Education Events
Thurs., Jan. 26 12:45pm ~ The Sabbath Book Discussion with Rabbi Susan
Tues., Jan. 31 1:00pm ~ Diamond Art with Shira.
Thurs., Feb. 2 11:00am ~ Yoga and Kabbalah
Sat., Feb. 4 1:00pm ~ Hike and Discussion for Tu B'Shevat
Sun., Feb. 5 1:00pm ~ Film Viewing
Sun., Feb. 19 1:00pm ~ Rabbi Nina and Tom Brodersen Adult Ed
Thurs., Feb 23 12:45pm ~ Prayers and Liturgy - Understanding what we pray
Sun., Feb. 26 1:00pm ~ Learn to play mahjong
Tues., Mar. 8 11:00am ~ Women's Fiction Book Group ~ Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
Sun., Mar. 12 8:00pm ~ Adult Ed with Tom Brodersen
Sun., Mar 19 1:00pm ~ Film Viewing
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!
Congregational Support
Mitzvah Circle ~ Chair Marsha Freedenberg Contact Marsha if you need help after a hospital stay or family death or injury.
Social Action
Yarn Yentas knit and crochet hats and scarves for the Prescott homeless. We will teach you. We have yarn. Bring needles and join us every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 at the Temple.
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 Next Meeting: February 19th at 3pm 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
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
9-5 Show: We have 15 theater patrons- room for one more! If you hesitated, now's the time to email me, Joanne, at richjohoney@gmail.com and then send your check for $31.00 to 205 N. Angeline Cir., Prescott 86303. Payable to SPCA. All are welcome to join us for lunch at Hassayampa at noon on May 28th before the show. Just let me know ~ Joanne Brody
Jarz of Clay (located in Frontier Village): Come paint and shmooze with us on Thurs., Feb. 16 at 11:00am. Pottery prices (includes paint and firing) start at $9.00.
Monthly TBS Fressers’ Lunch/Dinner! Olive Garden was a wonderful event with nearly 20 people in attendance. Stay tuned for details about next month's gathering. For more information, contact Shari Brooks at shari@jbrookswa.com]
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 and all the supplies!
You're Invited to Temple B'rith Shalom's Gala on March 25, 2023 at 5pm at The Club at Prescott Lakes
Temple Gala Update: Tickets for the 2023 Gala are now on sale and sales are brisk!! Those who order their tickets early will receive preferred seating. Don’t miss this important fundraising event…order your tickets now!
Remember, this is not just a Temple event…invite your friends and family to join us for a Gala that will be a fun filled evening of music, dancing and an auction.
There is a complete list of the auction items we have secured so far on the Temple website. Ask businesses or folks you may know to donate auction items.
Enjoy an elegant dinner with your choice of pan-seared chicken with honey mustard glace, grilled New York strip steak with roasted shallot demi glace, or roasted vegetable ravioli with marinara sauce. 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. 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!! Gala 2023 Auction Information 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.
The Women of TBS
Watch for a challah baking event coming soon!
Tues., Mar. 8 11:00am ~ Women's Fiction Book Group ~ Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
Member News
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, January 27. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from January 28-February 3. 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.
Fred Korpiel, brother of Joseph Korpiel Jack Frye, grandson of Richie and Claudia Ackerman Ruth Ann Perlmutter, mother of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Oscar Leon Greene, father of Richie Ackerman Eleanor Koblenz, sister-in-law of Carl Shulak Robert Harrison Eaton, father of Robert Eaton Natalie Bernice Plotkin, mother of Jeff Plotkin Robert Zive, father of Roberta Nackman 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 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
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: Jessica Dreifuss, Mike Wolf, Elijah Escobedo, Estherly Allen, Richard Brody, Karen Bycer, Scott Muirhead, Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, Josiah Ramirez Jr., Sandra Lynch, Roslyn Brownie, and Stephanie Byrd.
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
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