Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi’s Reflections ~ בית הכנסת
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Every synagogue aspires to be three things:

Beit T'filah ~ House of Prayer
Beit Midrash ~ House of Study
Beit K'nesset ~ House of Meeting

Successful synagogues do all three well. But, perhaps the most important is Beit K'nesset because creating a community where congregants feel welcome and appreciated enhances prayer and study in immeasurable ways. 

People have commented that there is a lot going on at TBS these days. Activities galore. This is how we secure the future of Temple B'rith Shalom. We want you in the building whether you are praying or studying, knitting or singing, dancing or just shmoozing with a new friend. Together, we ensure that we remain strong and connected because we are truly a family.

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

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thurs., June 1 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group; 12:30pm Yoga/Meditation; 1:30 Torah Chanting Class
Fri., June 2  ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service with the TBS Choir
Sat., June 3 ~ 10:00am Shabbat Service
Sun., June 4 ~ 1:00pm Film: The Golem
Tues., June 6 ~ 11:00-1:00 Mahjong (Learn and play!); 12:15 Music Theory; 2:00pm Yarn Yentas; 2:00pm Israeli Dancing 
Wed., June 7 ~ 12:00pm Lunch Bunch
Thurs., June 8 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group; 1:30 Torah Chanting Class
Fri., June 9 ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service
Sat., June 10 ~ 9:30am Children's Shabbat; 10:00 Torah Study; 11:30 Israel Trip Info Meeting

Save the dates:
Fri., June 30 ~ TBS Shabbat Band debut at services
Sat., July 8 ~ 1:00-4:00 Granite Creek Vineyards Wine and Music Afternoon

TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון
The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, June 14 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, June 12.    

Save The Date! Our annual congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, June 25 at 10am at Temple B'rith Shalom. 

TBS Israel Trip Info Meeting
Saturday, June 10 at 11:30.

TBS trip of a lifetime!
Contact the office with questions.
Brochures available in the Temple lobby.

Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים
No charge for members

Broken Tablets: ed by Rachel Mikvah is a compilation of essays written by prominent Jewish thinkers about, you guessed it, the Ten Commandments. Purchase the book in advance of the first class. Group will meet weekly on  THURSDAYS from 11:00-12:00 starting June 1.

Mahjong Lessons Continue! Tuesdays 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.

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: June 14, 28

Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה

Social Action ~ תיקון עולם

Members of Beth El Congregation and Temple Chai 
are sponsoring a Ukrainian family's resettlement in the Valley. If you would like to help them raise $35,000 for this worthy effort, please click on this link: https://phoenixcjp.givingfuel.com/uniting-for-ukraine

Join Team TBS in the Walk to end Alzheimer's
The Walk to End Alzheimer's in the Quad-Cities takes place September 30, 2023. Since 2019, Temple B'rith Shalom congregants, families, and friends have supported the "Walk" as team TBS. Whether you choose to walk or just support this worthwhile event with your donation, everyone's invited to participate.

To Donate to Team TBS: 
Click on this link: http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamTBS 
Options: Donate to the Team, to a Team Member. Join the Team.
There is No requirement that you walk. There are incentive gifts available to donors making a donation of $100 or more and Register (follow the prompts). 

Questions? Contact Lee Nackman,Team Captain at 928-717-0813 or roleenack@yahoo.com. Lee has a form available if you wish to contribute by check. 

Bring a bottle of wine, or a beverage of your choice, & some snacks as we learn how to create a flower arrangement taught by the best in the business, Allen’s Flowers.

Allen’s Flowers will provide the flowers, vases & all materials needed to create our respective masterpieces. At the end of the evening we’ll take home our creations.
 
Space is limited to 13 people. RSVP to Jessica in the office at office@brithshalom-az.org.

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, June 2. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from June 3-9. 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.
 
Birdie Blumenthal, close friend of Karin Luedke
Nathan Goldberg, father of Blanche Berkowitz-Jaocbs
Harry Moses, brother of Janet Rifkin 
Gerie Lerner Leshin, partner of Jackie Herst
Melvin Raskin, father-in-law of Arlene Raskin
Max Rifkin, father-in-law of Janet Rifkin 
Norman Steinhauer, brother of Trudy Steinhauer
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
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 

Healing Thoughts ~ מי שבעירך
Sally Contour, Brett Friend, Bruce Hershman, Judith McIntyre, Gary Rosenberg, Gina Hughes, Tina Rosenberg, Asher Davis, Rosario Maya, Fred Shulak, Brian Shrager, Jackie Herst, Mike Wolf, Estherly Allen, Scott Muirhead, and Stephanie Byrd.

If you would like to add or remove 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

If you would like to make a donation now, click here.   
Did you know you could can give back to TBS at no additional cost to you simply by shopping at Frys? For more information, click here. 

TBS Website on ShulCloud- https://www.brithshalom-az.org/

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Are you interested in advertising on our website? Please contact Jessica in the office for more details.