Rabbi’s Reflections ~ Memories June 28, 1998. Brian and I had just returned two days earlier after escorting a group of Camp Pearlstein teens to NYC to board their flight to Israel. We had a day and a half to eat our way through Manhattan with gooey pizza and pastrami on rye and a knish at Yoneh Shimmel on the lower east side. We returned to Phoenix and Brian left immediately to resume his summer as an administrator at camp.
On a routine van trip to pick up camp laundry, Brian felt painful twinges in his chest. He drove himself to the Prescott hospital (much smaller back then) and walked into the ER where he was immediately diagnosed with a heart attack. He was 41. His parents and sister and I rushed up to Prescott. We spent the night in the waiting room as doctors assessed the damage. Fortunately, it was a "mild" cardiac infarction. Brian was transported a couple of days later by ambulance to a Phoenix hospital where he made a full recovery. No more camp that summer but Brian went back the next year after making some drastic changes to his lifestyle. No more pastrami, no more pizza and knishes, and a dedication to cycling that lasted for many years.
We always remind ourselves on June 28 of how fortunate we were that he got to the hospital in time and that the medical personnel in Prescott saved his life. Who knew that 25 years later we would spend June 28, 2023 in this life saving town.
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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 29 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group; 12:00 Torah Chanting Class Fri., June 30 ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service with our Shabbat Band Sat., July 1 ~ 10:00am Torah Study Sun., July 2 ~ 1:00pm Schindler's List Tues., July 4 ~ Happy 4th of July! Temple is closed. Wed., July 5 ~ 12:00pm Lunch Bunch
Save the date: Sat. July 8 ~ 1:00-4:00pm Wine and Music at Granite Winery in Chino TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, July 26 at 2pm at TBS.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
Jewish Meditation Past & Present
We will explore Jewish meditation in Biblical, Rabbinic, Kabbalistic, Hasidic, and modern sources and introduce Jewish Meditation practices.
Tom Brodersen Certified Jewish Meditation Teacher 1 pm, Sunday, July 9
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!
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
Join the TBS High Holy Day Choir!
We will meet to rehearse on Tuesdays from 1-2pm. Next rehearsal is on Tuesday, July 11. No experience necessary. Contact Jessica at office@brithshalom-az.org if interested in joining or for more information.
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
Gardeners: Are there 4 or 5 folks at TBS that might be interested in creating a summer fruit/vegetable garden at TBS? What a wonderful way to express our Jewish connection to the earth. Let Rabbi Susan know.
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.
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 July Event! Thursday, July 27 at 5:30pm Join us for the next Fressers’ event on Thursday, July 27 at 5:30pm at Augies at the West end of Frontier Village. Please RSVP directly to Diane Shrager at dianeshrager@gmail.com to attend!
Thank you to Si Osgrove for hosting a lovely and delicious Fresser's luncheon in June!
Granite Creek Vineyards Wine and Music Afternoon. Sat., July 8 ~ 1:00-4:00. RSVPs required (seating limited to 20) by Wed., July 5. Email Rabbi Susan to RSVP. Bring your own nosh or purchase there. A wonderful way to spend Shabbat afternoon!
A Message from Al Steinberg, Building and Grounds Chair
I want to take a moment to thank all who attended the annual meeting for your interest. There were questions that were put off until the meeting ended, but no one approached me to ask them. Please feel free to contact me at 928-273-9551 by phone or text, or by email at UncleAl81@gmail.com .
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, June 30. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from July 1-7. 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. Michael Friend, brother-in-law of Laurie Reiner. Condolences to the Reiner Family. James Miller, uncle of Arlene Brownie. Condolences to the Brownie Family. Arthur Lemke, father of Vern Lemke Beth Areinoff, sister of Abby Areinoff-Harbicht David Moses, father of Janet Rifkin Ester Szajman, mother of Roza Rosenberg George Gerber, father of Sally Contour Evelyn Ann Pearlman, Aunt of Alexandra Paeff Marion Bennett, relative of Carl Shulak Dr. Lewis Littmann, father of David Littmann Phyllis Roth, friend of TBS 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 J.J. Ramirez, Rita Cassel, Robin Frielich, Tom Reiner, Amy Snell Kingslinger, Anita Johnson, Sally Contour, Judith McIntyre, Mike Wolf, 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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