Rabbi’s Reflections ~ מחשבות ....עשה לך רב "Find yourself a teacher and you have found yourself a friend."
This Friday, we honor Arlene Brownie for her twenty-two years as religious school teacher at TBS. It is quite an achievement and one that I regard with great appreciation.
Though Arlene will not be with us in person on Sunday mornings, her spirit of kindness, inclusiveness, and just plain joy will fill the hallway and the classrooms forever at TBS. Join us Friday evening to celebrate Arlene during Shabbat Services.
Did you know that the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival begins on Feb. 19? Visit GPJFF.org for tickets. Twenty-two films are available for streaming right onto your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Thank you all so much for all the lovely get well cards and well wishes. I am so touched and grateful for my TBS family! I miss you all and look forward to see you all again soon. With gratitude, Jessica Dreifuss
TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה
This Week’s Calendar Thursday 12:45pm Discovering Judaism: Jewish Holidays; 2:00pm Israeli Dancing Friday 6:00pm Celebrating Arlene Brownie and Welcoming Camp Stein Saturday BEFORE 11:00am ~ Compost drop off in the Sukkah Saturday at 10:00 Bar Mitzvah of Bill Cadwallender Sunday at 10:00 Sunday School Tuesday at 2:00 Yarn Yentas; 3:00 Purim Spiel Rehearsal Wednesday at 12:00 Lunch Bunch, 2:00 Board Meeting Thursday at 11:00 Jarz of Clay; 2:00 Israeli Dancing
Check out our website to view our calendar and discover the wonderful events coming up! View the TBS Calendar
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון 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 ~ חינוך למבוגרים
Upcoming Special Adult Education Events
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 ~ עֶזרָה
Mitzvah Circle ~ Chair Marsha Freedenberg Contact Marsha Freedenberg to participate or to request assistance. 928-771-9155
Social Action ~ תיקון עולם
Yarn Yentas knit and crochet scarves and hats for the Prescott homeless. Join us on Tuesdays at 2:00pm. We have yarn and needles and will teach you!.
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.
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי
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 ~ אירועים חברתיים
Women of TBS Challah Baking Class with Allee Steinberg and Deb Plotkin Sunday, March 12 at 11:30am Temple Kitchen Bring a small baking tray to transport your ready-to-bake challah after the class. And think about what kind of shape your challah will be! RSVP to Allee at allee2295@aol.com or Deb at debjplotkin@gmail.com
9-5 theatre tickets are still available. Contact Joanne Brody for details! richjohoney@gmail.com
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 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. 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.
The Women of TBS February/March Fiction Book Group Challah Baking Diamond Art Jarz of Clay Pottery Painting and more...
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome and welcome back our newest members: Laury Shayne Susan and Jerry Sappington Diane and Joe Shrager
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in February to: 01 Roberta Nackman 17 Judith McIntyre 04 Richard Adler 19 Hayden Barnes 07 Carol Flinner 19 Michael Freedenberg 10 Toni Winkelman 19 Michael Charlap 10 Alicia Steinberg 19 Estherly Allen 11 Susan Kullman 22 Gloria Hershman 12 Joanne Brody 23 Susan Zane 13 Bard Schatzman 26 Jay Bycer 14 Annie Bernkrant 28 Veronica Ehrlich 16 Jeff Plotkin 29 Suzanne Solvet
Happy Anniversary to: 02 Richie and Claudia Ackerman 12 Don and Sandra Gurstein 15 Samantha and Daryl Opperman
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, February 10. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from February 11-17. 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.
Beth Susan Laxineta-Platt, aunt of Samantha Opperman. Condolences to the Opperman family.
Dora Yaffe, step-grandmother of Robin Frielich Toby Pertcheck, sister-in-law of Janet Rifkin Nina Johnson-Noble, sister of Phil Johnson, sister-in-law of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Henry Knapp, father of Carol Flinner Fran Basch Russo, daughter of Esther Basch Sarah Osofsky, grandmother of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter 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
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 ~ מי שבעירך 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 ~ תרומות
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