Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi’s Reflections ~ פָּסַח

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.

Chag Sameach,
~ Rabbi Susan
   rabbi@brithshalom-az.org

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

Good source of balanced information about Israel:
The Times of Israel ~ timesofisrael.com

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

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

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

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

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/

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

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

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

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

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