Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi’s Reflections ~ Earth Day ~ יום כדור הארץ

Protecting our planet is not just a scientific or political issue. It is a religious, spiritual imperative. 

God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden to “till and tend.” In effect, God has made us trustees of the earth. Part of our obligation is to keep it in good condition for the benefit of future generations.

In the book of Deuteronomy, the Israelites were commanded not to destroy the fruit-bearing trees of an opposing city when in battle. The sages saw this law as an example of a broader imperative, extending it to peacetime.

As human beings, we are endowed with great power. Unlike other animals, we can manipulate nature. This has enormous benefits: technology, buildings, and civilization. But it also has dangers: war, pollution, and disease. With our enormous power comes significant responsibility. Foremost among those responsibilities is sustaining our world. We have the responsibility to do what we can to conserve energy and speak out for laws that curb waste and pollution.

Ultimately, a Jewish view of environmental responsibility demands action and humility. We know that the world is not wholly ours to bend to our will. Rather, it is something given to us in trust for future generations.

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

Counting the Omer ~ Evening of April 26 ~ Day 21
Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the Universe, who has sanctified us with commandments, and commanded us concerning the counting of the Omer.

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thursday, April 27 2:00 Beginning Israeli Dancing; 2:45 Intermediate Israeli Dancing; 5:00pm ~ Interfaith Environmental Service at First Congregational Church (Rabbi Susan will be a speaker.)
Friday, April 28 6:00pm ~ Shabbat Service Oneg Sponsored by the Jewish Community Foundation
Saturday, April 29 10:00am ~ Torah Study
Sunday, April 30 10:00am ~ Sunday School; 1:00pm ~ Learn to play Mahjongg
Tuesday, May 2  1:00pm ~ TBS Choir, 2:00pm Yarn Yentas
Wednesday, May 3 11:15am ~ Drop-in Hebrew practice; 12:00 ~ Lunch Bunch; 1:30 pm ~ Mussar

Save the Dates:
​​​​​​​Friday, May 5 6:00pm ~ Teacher Appreciation Shabbat
Sunday, May 7 1:00pm ~ Film: Fiddler on the Roof
Wednesday, May 10 11:00am ~ Women's Book Group discusses People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Thursday, May 11 12:30pm ~ Yoga/Meditation (DATE CHANGE)
Saturday, May 20 4:00pm ~ Game Afternoon
Sunday, May 21 9:00am ~ TBS Hikes Lynx Lake; 1:00pm ~ Tom Brodersen Adult Ed on Marc Chagall
Thursday, May 25 Shavuot Study and Celebration


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

New Paper Membership Directory! Response Requested!
Esther Littmann and Jessica are hard at work creating and updating a paper directory to be available soon for members only.

Please fill out and submit this form by Friday May 5th, allowing Temple B'rith Shalom to publish whatever contact information you desire. If we don't receive any response from you, we will be unable to publish your contact information. If you would like a paper copy, please contact Jessica at office@brithshalom-az.org or by calling 928-708-0018. Thank you in advance!

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, April 28. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from April 29 - May 5. 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.

Doug Steinhauer, husband of Trudy Steinhauer
Rose Ratner, mother of Rob Ratner
Doris Helprin Silver, mother of Claudia Ackerman
Abe Guberman, father of Karen Bycer
Helene Zive, sister of Roberta Nackman
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, Rosaria 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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