Rabbi’s Reflections ~ Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott
I had the opportunity to attend a planning meeting for the Jewish Community Foundation last Sunday and was impressed with how much this small, but mighty organization has accomplished under the former leadership of Harold Greenberg and current leadership of David Hess.
JCF raises money from Jewish and non-Jewish donors that it allocates yearly through grants to many educational, cultural, and synagogue projects. They have established programs that have been adopted nationwide to educate law enforcement and government officials through Holocaust education. Their leadership missions to Israel in 2007, 2009, and 2014 exposed local leaders to Israel's beauty and unique needs. They have supported medical facilities in the area, brought major musical performers to our concert halls, and spent tens of thousands in our public schools to enrich students' educational experiences.
They are a committed supporter of TBS. We received monies this year to support our Religious School program. In the past, they helped with our security needs, our Torah repairs, even shared the cost of funding employee salaries.
I invite you to check out their website and to consider supporting this fine organization. Brian and I have become personal financial supporters and are looking at ways to increase our relationship with JCF. Perhaps you will, as well.
Counting the Omer ~ Evening of May 10 ~ Day 35 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 11 12:30 Yoga/Meditation; 2:00 Beginning Israeli Dancing; 2:45 Intermediate Israeli Dancing Friday, May 12 6:00pm ~ Shabbat Services Saturday, May 13 ~ Torah Study Tuesday, May 16 11:00-1:00 Mahjong (Learn and play!); 1:00pm ~ TBS Choir, 2:00pm Yarn Yentas Wednesday, May 17 11:15 Hebrew Drop-In; 12:00 ~ Lunch Bunch; 2:00 Board Meeting 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 THURSDAYS from 11:00-12:00 starting May 31.
Guitar 101 with Rabbi Susan ~ Learn simple chords, strums and easy Jewish music. Five 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 26; August 9, 23
Mahjong Lessons Continue! Tuesdays (join us May 9!) from 11:00-1:00 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.
Beginning Music Theory Class!
Are you interested in learning how to read music and the basics of music theory? Contact Jessica at office@brithshalom-az.org and we will get a weekly music theory class scheduled for this Summer!
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
Women's Book Group Upcoming Books and Dates ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am ~ July 12 - The Ritual Bath by Faye Kellerman
Sept. 13 - The World to Come by Dara Horn
Nov. 8 - And After the Fire by Lauren Belfer
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
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!.
The Dayenu Project for compost collection started in October 2022. As of May 6, 319 pounds of compostable material has been collected!
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 Summer Shabbat Programs for Children! 9:30-11:00 June 10, July 15, Aug. 19 Ages 2-12
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 May/June Stay tuned for exciting updates!
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, May 12. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from May 13-19. 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.
Armand Solvet, father of Suzanne Solvet Percy Kaufman, father of Trudy Steinhauer Hortense Josepha Strom, mother of Karin Luedke Lucy Menn, mother of Laura Men Rabbi Harold Kushner 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 Bruce Hershman, 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
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