Keeping kosher for Pesach means abstaining from chametz, the fermented products of five principal grains: wheat, rye, spelt, barley and oats. Though matzah, the unleavened bread eaten on Passover, is made from grain, it is produced under highly controlled conditions to ensure that it does not ferment.
Ashkenazi Jews who keep kosher for Pesach have also traditionally avoided eating kitniyot, a category of foods that includes corn, rice, beans and lentils, though the Conservative movement’s rabbinic authorities overturned the kitniyot prohibition in 2015. Sephardi Jews do not abstain from kitniyot.
Each of us at TBS makes our own decisions regarding kashrut for Pesach. But, I do think it's important that we consider some form of Pesach practice beyond attending a seder. I think spending a week noticing the difference between this and every other week of the year adds meaning to our lives. Thinking about freedom and enslavement, how far we've come and how far we still have to go are worthwhile considerations this next week.
Shout Out to the Jazz Kats under the direction of Rob Ratner. Rob is a member of TBS. His band donated many hours of rehearsal and performance time for the Gala. Jessica rehearsed for months with the band and we are all so grateful. Contact Rob for info about upcoming performances at: Robscottjazz@gmail.com or rrjazzbands.com
Gala Results and Thank You from Gloria Hershman
Dear TBS,
Our total revenue from ticket sales, donations and auction items was $32,370. Our expenses from Prescott Lakes and other direct expenses were $6,718 resulting in a profit of $25,652.
I would like to thank my committee, our anonymous underwriter, the Jewish Community Foundation, auction donors, Joanne Brody for her wonderful photos, volunteers who worked the gala night and attendees for your support of our fundraiser. Like the saying goes, it takes a village and thanks to the support of the entire congregation, our event was very successful.
I would like to give a special shout out to my “brain trust": Susan Sappington, Deb Plotkin, Jessica Dreifuss, Dan Adler, and Rob Ratner.
Susan Sappington and Deb Plotkin were hard at work, checking out all the live auction items. Jessica Dreifuss not only performed brilliantly for us that evening, but was also responsible for our website, advertising material, the catalog development, every piece of paper we needed to execute the event. Dan Adler, was not only our MC and Auctioneer, but was also the donor and the pilot of our three Grand Canyon aerial live auction excursions. Lastly, but certainly not least, was Rob Ratner and his Jazz Kats band. Rob, a congregant, a well-known and highly regarded local musician entertained us from 5pm to 9:30pm with his wonderful music. Please know that Rob donated the services of his band members along with Jessica which was the highlight of the evening.
Not only was the Gala a financial fundraising success, but it was a successful “friendraising” event.
Thanks to all, Gloria Hershman
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TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה
Check out our website to view our calendar and discover the wonderful events coming up! View the TBS Calendar
This Week’s Calendar Thursday, April 6 5:00pm ~ TBS Seder Friday, April 7 6:00pm ~ Shabbat Service Saturday, April 8 10:00am ~ Torah Study; 12:30pm Passover Hike at Willow Creek Lake. Park on Willow Creek in the parking lot and join us. Sunday, April 9 10:00am ~ Sunday School Tuesday, April 11 1:00pm ~ TBS Choir Rehearsal; 2:00pm ~ Yarn Yentas Wednesday, April 12 11:15am ~ Drop-in Hebrew practice; 12:00 ~ Lunch Bunch; 1:30 ~ Mussar Thursday, April 13 11:00am ~ Yizkor; 2:00pm Beginning Israeli Dancing; 2:45pm ~ Intermediate Israeli Dancing; 7:00pm ~ Sacred Ground Storytelling Event at TBS (see below)
Save the Dates: 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 6:00pm ~ Yom HaShoah Program and Service Tuesday, April 18 5:30pm ~ Fressers Dinner at Gabby's Grill Thursday, April 27 5:00pm ~ Interfaith Environmental Service at First Congregational Church (Rabbi Susan will be a speaker.) Sunday, April 30 1:00pm ~ Learn to play Mahjongg Tuesday, May 9 3:00pm ~ Rabbi Susan delivers the invocation at the Prescott City Council Meeting and sings with the Quad City Interfaith Choir 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.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים
Upcoming Special Adult Education Events
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
Sacred Earth: Common Ground Sharing our love of nature
Hosted and Co-Sponsored by Temple B'rith Shalom
Thursday, April 13 at 7:00pm We gather to share personal experiences in nature and to enjoy artistic performances. Please attend!
Eco-Judaism To work & care for the Earth
Presented by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
Sunday, April 16 at 1pm Temple B'rith Shalom
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.
Fressers Dinner Out! Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30pm Gabby’s Grill 2982 Park Avenue Prescott Valley, AZ RSVP deadline is Sat. April 15. RSVP to Deborah Plotkin. Text 978-895-3813 or email Debjplotkin@gmail.com
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
Jewish Women's Interational Mothers Day Project is a favorite of Rabbi Susan. E-cards or mailed cards are purchased for $25.00. Proceeds provide resources for thousands of abuse survivors in 250 domestic violence shelters nationwide. Details here: https://cards.jwi.org/product-category/mothers-day/
TBS Compassionate Cooks TBS sponsors a meal on the last Sunday of the month for the women and children's shelter in Prescott. Volunteers cook or purchase their donation. Volunteers deliver their dishes to the shelter at 5:15pm on the appointed day. Email Annie at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or call her at (928) 273-5202 before April 16.
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
9-5 theatre tickets are still available. Contact Joanne Brody for details! richjohoney@gmail.com
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
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome and welcome back our newest members: Heather and Jay Balk Georgette and James Lilley
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in April to:
2 Patty Kephart 23 Robin Frielich 9 Karin Luedke 24 Heather Balk 10 Dot Jones 24 Leo Charlap 10 Deb Plotkin 27 Reed Opperman 14 Laura Men 29 Luke Opperman 18 Trudy Steinhauer 30 Phil Johnson 23 Camryn Barnes
Happy Anniversary to: 12 Dan & Terri Adler 18 Lloyd & Susan Zane
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, April 7. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from April 8-14. 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.
Dr. Harry Gorny, father of Esther Littmann Morris Dobromil, father of Gayle Pokorny Elvira Korpiel, mother of Joseph Korpiel Jack Szajman, father of Roza Rosenberg Lillian Wolf, mother of Mike Wolf Abraham Buryachenko, Father of Laura Men Elijah Escobedo, nephew of Karin Luedke 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 Asher Davis, Rosario Maya, Tom Reiner, Fred Shulak, Brian Shrager, William McIntyre, 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.
Donations ~ תרומות
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of March. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Chuck and Sheri Simon- in honor of the gala Harvey and Kathy Migdal- in honor of the gala Roza Rosenberg- wishing a speedy recovery to Sue Weiss Rabbi Nina Perlmutter and Tom Brodersen- in memory of Linda Hochman Carl Shulak and Sally Contour- in honor of Bill Cadwallender’s Bar Mitzvah Carl Shulak- in memory of Ken and Eve Shulak Mary Brotchner- in memory of Richard Paul Drake Lee and Roberta Nackman- in support of our Gala Bill Kram- in support of our Gala Jewish Community Foundation – in support of our Gala Janet Rifkin- in support of our gala Susan Drake- In memory of her husband, Richard P. Drake Ed Greenberg Stephanie Dishal Carol Flinner- in memory of Clinton Banberry, close friend of Carol Flinner Betsy Leff & Marty Parissenti- in memory of Lester Leff
BUILDING FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- in memory of Thelma Maurer, mother of Leslie Adler
A special thank you to those who donated or sponsored an Oneg in March! Andrea Sexton and Jackie Herst Al and Allee Steinberg Vern Lemke and Sonia Harden-Lemke Deb and Jeff Plotkin Suzy Curry
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