This Friday night, we celebrate our religious school children and their teachers and all teachers in our congregation. This is National Teacher Appreciation Week. A perfect opporunity to express our gratitude to professional educators who make such a difference in the lives of our children. My husband, Brian, will retire from public school teaching this month after 32 years in a classroom. I was a public school educator for 22 years and have so much admiration for those who dedicate their lives to children.
Our last day of Sunday school is May 7. But, we are planning a monthly Shabbat program for children ages 2-12 in June, July, and August. Our Sunday school resumes in late August. Religious school registration forms will be available very soon. Teachers and I will begin planning and designing next year's curriculum this month.
When I came to TBS, I was unclear what my role ought to be in the Sunday school. But, with 13 years experience directing a large school at Temple Emanuel of Tempe, I jumped right in. With the support of Arlene and Blanche and then Sara and Samantha, we grew the program, added classes, and now have a wonderful foundation for the future. Thank you, especially, to the families who have entrusted to us their children's Jewish education on Sunday mornings. We applaud your dedication to raising your children Jewish. L'shalom, ~ Rabbi Susan rabbi@brithshalom-az.org
There may be a misconception that once a family or individual has left TBS, they may not rejoin. This is absolutely NOT TRUE! We welcome back any and all former members who wish to rejoin TBS. You will love our new energy and sense of community. Help us SPREAD THE WORD.
Counting the Omer ~ Evening of May 3 ~ Day 28 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
Check out our website to view our calendar and discover the wonderful events coming up! View the TBS Calendar
This Week’s Calendar Thursday, May 4 2:00 Beginning Israeli Dancing; 2:45 Intermediate Israeli Dancing Friday, May 5 6:00pm ~ Religious School and Teacher Appreciation Shabbat Saturday, May 6 10:00am ~ Shabbat Service Sunday, May 7 10:00am ~ Sunday School; 1:00pm Film: Fiddler on the Roof Tuesday, May 9 1:00pm ~ TBS Choir, 2:00pm Yarn Yentas Wednesday, May 10 11:00 ~ Women 's Book Group; 12:00 ~ Lunch Bunch; 1:30 pm ~ Mussar Thursday, May 11 12:30pm ~ Yoga/Meditation (DATE CHANGE) Save the Dates: 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
Broken Tablets: ed by Rachel Mikvah is a compilation of essays written by prominent Jewish thinkers about, you guessed it, the Ten Commandments. A fascinating exploration of what they meant back then and what they might mean for us today. No homework - we will read each chapter together when we meet. Interested? Weekly Wednesday group will meet Wednesdays from 1:30-2:15 starting May 31.
Guitar 101 with Rabbi Susan ~ Learn simple chords, strums and easy Jewish music. Six sessions (every other week) course. Practicing at home a must. Guitar (nylon or steel string) and tuner (or tuner phone app) required. Ages 11 through adult. No fee for Temple members in good standing. $60.00 for non-members. 11:00am-12:00pm on Wednesdays: June 7, 21; July 12, 26; August 9, 23
Mahjong Lessons Continue! Tuesdays (join us May 9!) from 11:30-1:30 in our Social Hall. RSVP to Shari Brooks at Shari@jbrookswa.com for table and mahjong set planning. Bring your lunch or a nosh if you like.
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
Marc Chagall: Art as Prayer Chagall lived from 1887 to 1985 and his spirit lives on in his art. His 98 years reflect much of Jewish life in the 20th century. He is the most recognizably Jewish major artist of his time and yet could not be confined by any definition. We will explore his work in theatre, costume design, painting, tapestry, stained glass, and more.
Sunday, May 21, 1 PM at 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. All are welcome to attend!
Wednesdays at 11:15 ~ Hebrew Drop-In Class ~ Every other week ~ Come when you can to learn to read, practice reading, learn prayer vocabulary. Work at your own pace. Upcoming: May 31; June 14, 28
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 International 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 May 14.
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 Religious School Shabbat: May 5 Last Day of Sunday School: May 7 Watch for Summer Shabbat Programs for Children!
You don't have to have a ticket to the play to join us for lunch at the Hassayampa. Join us for a Fressers luncheon at Hassayampa before the musical on Sunday, May 28 at noon. Contact Joanne (928-710-8737 or richjohoney@gmail.com) to hold a seat.
The Men of Temple B'rith Shalom Join the Men of TBS every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower restaurant 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
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. Be sure to write your name on the form, otherwise we have no way of knowing who submitted it.
This form will allow 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!
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome and welcome back our newest members: Rolene Attias Si Osgrove
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in May to: 1 Sue Weiss 21 Herb Frielich 7 Michael Sperling 26 Mike Wolf 7 Janet Rifkin 27 Lee Nackman 11 Nancy Quitney 27 Rob Ratner 14 Lloyd Zane 28 Esther Basch 19 Leah Gilbert
Happy Anniversary to: 6 Remi & Jessica Dreifuss 7 Esther & David Littmann 23 Rob & Wendy Ratner 24 John & Dot Jones
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, May 5. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from May 6-12. 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.
Rabbi Harold Kushner Carolyn Gilbert, mother-in-law of Leah Gilbert Arthur Freeman, relative of Roza Rosenberg 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 Judith McIntyre, Gary Rosenberg, Gina Hughes, Tina Rosenberg, Asher Davis, Rosario Maya, Fred Shulak, Brian Shrager, Jackie Herst, Mike Wolf, Estherly Allen, Karen Bycer, Scott Muirhead, Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, 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 April. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Roza Rosenberg- in loving memory of my father, Jack Szajman Esther Basch BUILDING FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- in memory of Abraham Nackman ONEG FUND: Steve and Sue Weiss
A special thank you to those who sponsored an Oneg in April! Suzy Curry Ruth and Steve Stern Jeff and Shari Brooks Jewish Community Foundation
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