Our Mussar group is discussing "Truth" this week. What does it mean to be honest? Is there ever a time when it is kinder to lie? What do we fear when we avoid the truth?
Jewish scholar Rabbi Yisrael Salanter gave a regular Talmudic discourse. One day, a student asked a question that seemed to undermine the entire argument Rabbi Salanter was making. He paused for a moment, then conceded the point and stepped down from the podium. Later he told his students that he had considered answers that would not have been completely truthful, but that no one would have guessed. Instead, he chose to admit the truth ~ that he did not know the answer.
Truth is an exercise, a judgment, and a test. The goal is to live truth according to the guidance of your heart, for the sake of your soul as well as the souls of others.
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 23 12:45pm ~ Discovering Judaism; 2:00pm Beginning Israeli Dancing; 2:45 ~ Intermediate Israeli Dancing Friday, March 24 6:00pm ~ Shabbat Service Saturday, March 25 10:00am ~ Torah Study; 5:00pm GALA! Sunday, March 26 10:00am ~ Sunday School Monday, March 27 4:30pm ~ Folksong Singalong Tuesday, March 28 1:00pm TBS Choir Rehearsal; 2:00pm ~ Yarn Yentas Wednesday, March 29 ~ 11:15am Hebrew Drop-In to learn to read or practice reading; 12:00pm Lunch Bunch; 1:30 pm Mussar
Save the Dates: 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 Saturday, April 15 1:00pm ~ Jarz of Clay Pottery Painting Sunday, April 16 1:00pm Eco-Judaism taught by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Monday, April 17 ~ Yom HaShoah at 6pm Sunday, April 30 ~ Learn to play Mahjongg TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, April 19 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, April 17.
Congregational Seder Only 2 weeks away! 38 people have already signed up. Seating is limited. 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
Thurs., Mar. 23 12:45pm ~ Book Discussion with Rabbi Susan ~ Finding God by Rifat Sonsino
Thurs. April 13 12:45pm Discussion of the book Night by Elie Wiesel
Sun., April 16 1:00pm Eco-Judaism taught by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
Wed., May 10 at 11:00am Women's Fiction Book Group ~ People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
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!
Wednesdays at 11:15 ~ Hebrew Drop-In Class ~ Come when you can to learn to read, practice reading, learn prayer vocabulary. Work at your own pace.
Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה
Mitzvah Circle ~ Contact Rabbi Susan or Jessica to participate or to request assistance. 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
9-5 theatre tickets are still available. Contact Joanne Brody for details! richjohoney@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who RSVP'd to attend The Gala 2023. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday, March 25 at 5pm.
The Arts at TBS ~ Music, Dance, and More!
Check the weekly calendar for exact dates. Israeli Dancing with Shira ~ Thursdays ~ Beginners at 2:00pm; Intermediate at 2:45pm Choir with Jessica ~ Tuesdays at 1:00pm ~ For all voices
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 March/April Fiction Book Group ~ People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks (May 10) Challah Baking Jarz of Clay Pottery Painting Mahjongg
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, March 24. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from March 25-31. 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.
Abraham Buryachenko, Father of Laura Men. Condolences to the Men/Vaynerman Family. Elijah Escobedo, nephew of Karin Luedke. Condolences to the Luedke Family.
Bernard “Red” Hollander, grandfather of Leslie Hollander 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 Rosario Maya, Tom Reiner, Fred Shulak, Brian Shrager, Jackie Herst, Sue Weiss, Laury Shayne, Mike Wolf, 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.
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