Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi’s Reflections ~ 

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

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

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.

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

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. 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!

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

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

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

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