What happiness to experience my first Purim with the cast, singers, dancers, children, and congregation of TBS. Adar is the Jewish month of joy and we, at TBS, know how to celebrate!
Check out our website to view our calendar and discover the wonderful events coming up! View the TBS Calendar
This Week’s Calendar Thursday, March 9 12:30pm ~ Discovering Judaism; 2:00 Israeli Dancing Friday, March 10 6:00pm ~ Shabbat Service Saturday, March 11 10:00am ~ Torah Study Sunday, March 12 11:30am ~ Challah Baking with Allee and Deb; 1:00 Adult Ed with Tom Brodersen Tuesday, March 14 2:00pm ~ Yarn Yentas Wednesday, March 15 ~ 12:00pm Lunch Bunch; 2:00pm Board Meeting
Save the Dates: Saturday, March 25 5:00pm ~ The GALA Thursday, April 6 5:00pm ~ 2nd Night Congregational (and visitors) Seder Saturday, April 8 12:30pm ~ TBS Hiking Group ~ Willow Lake Thursday, April 13 11:00am ~ Yizkor Thursday, April 13 7:00pm ~ Sacred Ground Storytelling Event Hosted by TBS Tuesday, April 18 ~ Yom HaShoah TBA TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, March 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, March 13.
Congregational Seder Thursday, April 6 at 5:00pm Potluck at TBS Sign up and more details on the link. Members: No extra charge Non-members: $10.00/Adult + food contribution No charge for children/college students
Are you interested in information about a TBS trip to Israel in spring 2024? Join us on Sunday, Mar. 19 at noon to look at a possible itinerary and talk about what a trip might look like.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים
Upcoming Special Adult Education Events
Sun., Mar. 12 11:30am ~ Challah Baking with Allee and Deb
Sun., Mar. 12 1:00pm ~ Adult Ed with Tom Brodersen
Sun., Mar 19 1:00pm ~ Film Viewing with Bill Cadwallender
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
Adult Education Presents
Elijah the Prophet's 3000-year Career
Sunday, March 12 at 1pm Temple B'rith Shalom Presented by Tom Brodersen, MSJS
Free to members, suggested donation of $18 for non-members
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. Contact Rabbi Susan to join the Caring Cards group.
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 by the front door at TBS by 11AM on Saturdays and it will be taken to the Prescott Farmer’s Market.
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי
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 and come hear Rob Ratner and his esteemed Jazz band featuring Jessica Dreifuss on vocals. We'll also have a live and silent auction including amazing excursions and fine jewelry to bid on. We'll have a lively and fun raffle with amazing baskets to choose from! This will certainly be a night to remember! Get your tickets now at $115 per person. All proceeds go to support Temple B'rith Shalom. RSVP For The Gala 2023
March 17th is rapidly approaching and is the final day registrations for the Gala are accepted. If you plan to attend, register today to secure your spot! Invite your friends and family to join our major fundraising event for the year.
Many have asked if they can designate who they would like at their table of 8. If one person registers and pays for all the registrants, we will put those people together at a table. If each person registers separately, send Gloria an email at misgloria@gmail.com who you wish at your table and she will make these accomodations.
Many wonderful auction items have been procured and the Rob Ratner band and singer, Jessica Dreifuss have been rehearsing music sure to delight. Local donors and congregants with wonderful artistic skills and access to fun events have donated outstanding items. For a list of auction items acquired so far, visit the Temple Website: Gala 2023 Auction Information
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...
Greater Community News
Peregrine Bookstore on Saturday, March 11th, at 2 pm: A conversation with Frederic Petrovsky about his new book, The Immigrant. A jewish Russian boy flees to America to a better life.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, March 10. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from March 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.
Sam Rifkin, brother-in-law of Janet Rifkin Florence Areinoff, stepmother of Abby Areinoff-Harbicht Ben Wolf, father of Mike Wolf Thelma Maurer, mother of Leslie Adler Eve Shulak, sister of Carl Shulak David Stockton, son-in-law of Arlene Brownie Dakota Hopp, relative of Arlene Brownie Juliet Jacobson, sister of Janet Rifkin Beth Susan Laxineta-Platt, aunt of Samantha Opperman 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
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 Tom Reiner, Brian Shrager, Jackie Herst, Sue Weiss, Laury Shayne, Mike Wolf, Elijah Escobedo, Estherly Allen, Richard Brody, Karen Bycer, Scott Muirhead, Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, Josiah Ramirez, 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
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.
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