Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi’s Reflections ~ Israel Independence Day ~ יום העצמאות

To sit in Indpendence Hall in Tel Aviv and listen to a recording of David Ben Gurion proclaiming Israel's independence on May 14, 1948 is a breathtaking moment.

To read Golda Meir's autobiography and marvel at this woman of such courage and intelligence and determination inspires me to work harder for the Jewish people.

To gaze over Jersualem as Shabbat falls and marvel at the white stone framed by the golden hues of sunset is to witness a miracle.

To dip in the Dead Sea, to stand tall at Masada, to wander the meandering streets in Tzfat engage my senses in ways that no other country in the world can evoke.

Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) is next week. We will celebrate this Shabbat with music, food, and Israeli dancing. Please join us.

L'shalom,
~ Rabbi Susan
   rabbi@brithshalom-az.org

Counting the Omer ~ Evening of April 19 ~ Day 14
Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us concerning the counting of the Omer.

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thursday, April 20 2:00 Beginning Israeli Dancing; 2:45 Intermediate Israeli Dancing
Friday, April 21 6:00pm ~ Shabbat Service Celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day)
Saturday, April 22 10:00am ~ Torah Study
Sunday, April 23 10:00am ~ Sunday School
Monday, April 24 4:30pm ~ Folk singalong with Rich Ackerman and Friends
Tuesday, April 25 1:00pm ~ TBS Choir, 2:00pm Yarn Yentas
Wednesday, April 26 11:15am ~ Drop-in Hebrew practice; 12:00 ~ Lunch Bunch; 1:30 pm ~ Mussar

Save the Dates:
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 Mahjong
​​​​​​​Tuesday, May 9 3:00pm ~ Rabbi Susan delivers the invocation at the Prescott City Council Meeting and sings with the Quad City Interfaith Choir
Sunday, May 21 9:00am ~ TBS Hikes Lynx Lake

TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון
The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, May 17 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, May 15.    

Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים

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

Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי
Religious School Shabbat: May 5
Last Day of Sunday School: May 7
Watch for Summer Shabbat Programs for Children!

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, April 21. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from April 22-28. 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. 

Sol Barry Ratner, father of Rob Ratner
Ernestine Frankel, mother of Linda Frankel
Ervin Zane, father of Lloyd Zane
Roselle Lipkin, mother of Annie Bernkrant
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

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