Rabbi’s Reflections ~ עִברִית 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.
More siddurim (prayerbooks) are needed because so many folks are now attending Shabbat services! Donate $50.00 (per book) in memory of or in honor of someone special and we will place a book plate in the siddur. A beautiful tribute that will be acknowledged every Friday night when someone opens that siddur. Thank you to the Ackerman, Weiss, and Schanerman families for their support of this project. Hoping to have more participants.
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 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.
Torah Trope (Chanting Torah) 12:00 pm on Thursdays. Purchase The Art of Torah Cantillation by Marshall Portnoy.
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.
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: 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
Women in the Hebrew Bible – and more! Sunday, June 11 at 1pm Presented by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Far more women appear in Tanakh than most of us ever knew. Happily, in contemporary times we’re acknowledging---and learning about and from them. Bring what you know, and open to new insights about female prophetesses, mothers, military leaders, prostitutes, mystics, a judge, Talmud sage & more!
Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה
Mitzvah Circle ~ מצווה Contact Rabbi Susan or Jessica to participate or to request assistance. Contact Rabbi Susan to join the Caring Cards group.
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
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!.
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 June 11.
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. There is no compost collection June 9 and 10. Collection will restart the following week.
Interested in Advertising in our Member Directory? Place a business card size advertisement in our membership directory for just $25! Email or call Jessica in the office for further information!
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי Summer Shabbat Program this Shabbat from 9:30-11:00. For children ages 2-12!
Registration for 2023-2024 school year now happening! Early bird fees!
The Men of Temple B'rith Shalom Join the Men of TBS every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower restaurant here in Prescott.
Fresser Group June Lunch!
Join congregant and artist, Si Osgrove, at his home for a delicious dairy potluck lunch (no meat, fish is fine).
When: Thursday, June 22 at 12:30pm Where: 4965 North Combs Court Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Please call Si to RSVP and let him know what dish you'll be bringing. Lunch is limited to 20 people.
Women of TBS Wine & Design Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 5pm $50 per person
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
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 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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of May. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
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
A special thank you to those who sponsored an Oneg in May! Religious School Teachers and Families Richie and Claudia Ackerman Leah Gilbert Suzy Curry
Give Back to TBS! We are so grateful for your kindness and generous giving to Temple B'rith Shalom. Your contributions help Temple B'rith shalom to thrive and ensure a home for Jews in the Quad City area.
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