Rabbi’s Reflections ~ בני מצווה I was 35 when I celebrated my bat mitzvah. In my home, boys were obligated to become bar mitzvah but girls had a choice. And, given my lack of exposure to synagogue life when the question was posed, I said no without hesitation. I really had no idea what it even meant.
By the time I was in my 30s, I was fully involved in Judaism at a synagogue and was delighted to have the opportunity to stand on the bimah with two other women and one man and become bat mitzvah. It was a defining moment in my life.
Maybe you would treasure an opportunity to engage in study towards such a goal. I envision a bar/bat mitzvah class starting after the High Holy Days this October with the service in late spring.
Rituals such as an adult bar/bat mitzvah ceremony are life-affirming and joyous. You didn't miss out when you were young. This will be the perfect time.
L'shalom, ~ Rabbi Susan rabbi@brithshalom-az.org P.S. I will be sitting at the TBS table at the Prism Pride Picnic this Saturday from 12:00-2:00 at Granite Park near Sprouts. Bring a chair and join me!
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 15 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group; 12:00 Torah Chanting Class; 5:00pm Women of TBS Flower Arranging Fri., June 16 ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service Sat., June 17 ~ 10:00am Torah Study; 12:00pm Prism Pride Picnic (Join Rabbi Susan at the TBS table.) Tues., June 20 ~ 11:00 Mahjong (Learn and play!); 12:15 Music Theory; 2:00pm Yarn Yentas; 2:00pm Israeli Dancing Wed., June 21 ~ 10:15 Beginning Guitar; 12:00pm Lunch Bunch
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, July 26 at 2pm at TBS.
Save The Date! Our annual congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, June 25 at 10am at Temple B'rith Shalom.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
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 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 ~ מצווה 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!.
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.
Interested in Advertising in our Member Directory? Place a business card size advertisement in our membership directory for just $25! Email or call the office by Friday, June 23 for further information!
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי
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 at (631) 223-9806 to RSVP and let him know what dish you'll be bringing. Lunch is limited to 20 people.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, June 16. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from June 17-23. 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.
Esther Rifkin, mother-in-law of Janet Rifkin Sara Bornstein Kantor, mother of Diane Shrager Bernice Levin, aunt of Alexandra Paeff William Bycer, father of Jay Bycer 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 Amy Snell Kingslinger, Anita Johnson, Sally Contour, Brett Friend, Judith McIntyre, Gary Rosenberg, Gina Hughes, Tina Rosenberg, Rosario Maya, Fred Shulak, Brian Shrager, Jackie Herst, Estherly Allen, 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
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