Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi’s Reflections ~ עִברִית
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Creating a Shabbat service that appeals to all of us is no simple feat. Some prefer a more traditional service with mostly Hebrew. Others prefer a lighter service with more English. Some want to sing their way through the prayers. Others would rather have more unison readings.

Every synagogue struggles to render services approachable and meaningful to all. At TBS, we are primarily a Reform congregation though we are not affiliated with the Reform movement. We use the Reform siddur, we sing a blend of traditional and contemporary melodies, and while there are many prayers in Hebrew, there are also English readings and a d'var Torah in English. 

For those interested in becoming more conversant with the Hebrew in the service, I am delighted to welcome you to our Hebrew drop-in classes where you can learn to read Hebrew or, as one congregant requested, learn how to pronounce the transliteration that is present in the siddur (along with beautiful translations.)

Our monthly Shabbat morning service has mostly Hebrew prayer and a Torah reading. Lots of singing with guitar. 

If there is a desire for a mostly English language service, let's talk about creating a weekly morning minyan service - contemporary melodies and readings. Let me know if that might interest you.

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

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thurs., June 8 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group; 12:00 Torah Chanting Class
Fri., June 9  ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service 
Sat., June 10 ~ 9:30am Children's Shabbat!; 10:00am Torah Study; 11:30am Israel Trip Info Meeting
Sun., June 11 ~ 8:30 TBS Hike; 1:00pm Adult Ed with Rabbi Nina
Tues., June 13 ~ 11:00 Mahjong (Learn and play!); 12:15 Music Theory; 2:00pm Yarn Yentas; 2:00pm Israeli Dancing 
Wed., June 14 ~ 11:15 Drop-in Hebrew; 12:00pm Lunch Bunch; 2:00 Board 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. Group will meet weekly on  THURSDAYS from 11:00-11:50.

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

A Message From the President

Dear Fellow Congregants and Friends,
 
Beginning in 2019 congregants of Temple B’rith Shalom came together as Team TBS to participate in this meaningful, community event. I send a special thanks to Lee Nackman who has been at the forefront of raising awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease and for coordinating Team TBS.

Alzheimer’s Disease has touched the lives of temple congregants directly and certainly far too many of us through family and friends. It's a daily, year-round challenge to those affected by this illness whether patient, family, caregiver or essential researcher.  

Whether you choose to “Walk” or just support this worthwhile event with your donation, everyone is invited to participate. Money raised by the “Walk” will be used in Northern Arizona for patient and caregiver support programs, education and national research.

In 2022 our goal was to raise $1,500 and we raised $3,058.  Supplemented by $2,000 from an anonymous donor, it brought our total to $5,058.  Way to go Team TBS!!! Our goal for the "walk" 2023 is to raise $2,200. 

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. 

I thank you and Shalom,
Trudy Steinhauer

Social Action ~ תיקון עולם

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. The Wine & Design event will take place at Allen's Flowers located at 
1095 E Gurley Street in Prescott. 

Allen’s Flowers will provide the flowers, vases & all materials needed to create our respective masterpieces. Please bring payment with you to pay the night of the event directly to Allen's Flowers. 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.

A fun time was had by all at the 9 to 5 theater outing! 

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome our newest member: 
Annah-Mikayla (Andrea) Sexton

Happy Anniversary to: 
02 Jay and Heather Balk
11 Rabbi Susan and Brian Schanerman
14 Stan and Patty Kephart
14  Blanche and Richard Jacobs
17  Sue and Steve Weiss
29  Leslie and Richard Adler
29  Robin and Herb Frielich

Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in June to:
5 Lance Barnes                  14 Stan Kephart
5 Barbara Sussman           15 Ruth Stern
6 Alan Sherry                    17 Steve Weiss
6 Remi Dreifuss                19 Abby Areinoff-Harbicht
10 Linda Frankel               20 Joshua Adler
11 Robert Borok               20 Sheldon Edelman

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, June 9. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from June 10-16. 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.

Dante Armetta, father of Laurie Reiner
Mort Goldstein, husband of Shirley Goldstein
Lynn Raskin, husband of Arlene Raskin
Israel Mishkovsky, grandfather of Al Steinberg
 June C. Brooks, mother of Jeff Brooks
Corinne Schwartz, sister of Carl Shulak
Sadie Rosmarin, grandmother of Rolene Attias
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, 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

GENERAL FUND:
Mary Regal 
Leah Gilbert- in memory of mother, Agnes Banen, and Mother-in-law, Carolyn Gilbert
Alan, Jessica, Mira, Orli, and Dalia Littmann- in honor of Esther Littmann for Mother’s Day 
Adam Markowitz- in memory of Lila Markowitz
Carol Flinner- in memory of Fay Young and John Flinner
Deb and Jeff Plotkin- in honor of Andrea Sexton
Janet Rifkin- in memory of Harry Moses, brother, Esther Rifkin, mother-in-law, and Max Rifkin, father-in-law.
Esther and David Littmann- in honor of Andrea Sexton 

BUILDING FUND:
Lee and Roberta Nackman- in recognition of the Yahrzeit of Helene Zive
 
BROHNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND: 
Annie and Peter Bernkrant- in honor of Leah Gilbert’s 80th birthday

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 - https://www.brithshalom-az.org/

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