Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi’s Reflections ~ The 4th of July and American Jews

When revolutionary fervor grew after Britain’s imposition of the onerous Stamp Act in 1765, Jewish merchants’ signatures appeared on the various non-importation resolutions adopted by individual colonies. Like other Americans, they opposed the power of the British Parliament to tax the colonies.

A number of Jews fought in the Revolution, probably about 100. Many Jewish merchants suffered dislocations and reverses, and many a personal fortune disappeared as merchants found their trade interrupted. Haym Salomon, later to gain fame as the mythic Jewish financier of the Revolution, began the war as a wealthy merchant whose unstinting financial sacrifices helped to keep the Revolution going. He died penniless.

For Jews, participation in the war marked the first time since their exile from Jerusalem that they could take their place alongside their Christian neighbors as equals in a fight for freedom. Jews were present at Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, and other battle sites throughout the colonies. Behind the scenes, they provided logistic support by equipping soldiers, shipping supplies, and raising funds.

We are proud of those American Jews who took an active role in our country's fight for independence. Let us continue to strive for the same ideals for which they fought. 

Read more at:  https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-revolutionary-war-and-the-jews/

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

Would you be interested in a Conservative Shabbat Morning Minyan once a month at TBS? If so, let me know. 

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thurs., July 6 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group
Fri., July 7   ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service
Sat., July 8 ~ 10:00am Torah Study; 11:30am Israel Trip Info Meeting; 1:00pm Granite Winery in Chino Music Afternoon
Sun., July 9 ~ 7:30am Hike (see below) 1:00pm Tom Brodersen presents Jewish Meditation
Tues., July 11 ~ 11:00am Mahjong; 12:15pm Music Theory; 1:00pm Choir; 2:00pm Yarn Yentas
Wed., July 12 ~  10:15 Beginning Guitar; 11:00am Women's Book Group; 12:00pm Lunch Bunch 

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

Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה

Social Action ~ תיקון עולם

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 July 16.

             Join Team TBS in The Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease
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. 

JOIN THE TBS WOMEN for a COSMETICS PARTY!
Featuring DORY MAGNUSON, professional make-up artist and skin specialist!
 
​​​​​​​Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:30  pm
Location: Temple B’rith Shalom Social Hall
Refreshments! Door Prizes!
Wine & Non-alcoholic Beverages!
And the chance to benefit OUR Temple!!!

Dory will perform a “DEMONSTRATION” make-over and give “TIPS & TRICKS” to help us look our best! She will also answer our questions and provide cosmetics product information.
FEE: $18 per person, to be paid by check or cash to TBS office before Deadline:  Friday, July 28, 2023.
LIMIT: 20 People, including teens ages 16 and up
QUESTIONS?  Email Esther at esther_littmann@hotmail.com or call/text 248-534-5874
*Dory will donate her entire honorarium to Temple B’rith Shalom! Dory Magnuson spent 10 years with Shiseido Cosmetics as skincare specialist, make-up artist, and trainer.  

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

TBS Paper Membership Directories Now Available! 
Directories are now available to all TBS members. We kindly ask for a $5 donation per directory. Come early to Shabbat this Friday to pick up your directory or contact Jessica in the office to make other arrangements at office@brithshalom-az.org or by calling 928-708-0018. 

Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month:
8 Laurie & Tom Reiner
9 Doris & Sheldon Edelman 

Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in July to:
09 Si Osgrove                        19 David Littmann
10 Marylyn Clark                    21 Kent Wesley
14 Carl Shulak                       22 Jessica Dreifuss
16 Bill Pokorny                       29 Shirley Wolf
16 Wynndi Dahlin

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, July 7. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from July 8-14. 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.

Wally Gilbert, husband of Leah Gilbert
Nathan Perlmutter, father of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
Peter Lawrence Goldman, father of Wendy Porter, grandfather of Henrietta Porter
Michael Friend, brother-in-law of Laurie Reiner
James Miller, uncle of Arlene Brownie
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

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

GENERAL FUND:
Steve and Sue Weiss- in honor of Annah- Mikayla’s (Andrea’s) conversion
Arlene Raskin- in memory of Lynn Raskin
Anonymous
Patty and Stan Kephart- in honor of Trudy Steinhauer
Ferne Zabezensky
Roza Rosenberg- in memory of Ester Szajman
Leah Gilbert- in memory of Wally Gilbert and in appreciation of Trudy Steinhauer
Carl Shulak- Wishing Sally Contour a speedy recovery
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SIDDURIM DONATIONS:
Richie and Claudia Ackerman
Steve and Sue Weiss
Ferne Zabezenksy
Elizabeth Leonard
John and Dot Jones
The Lilley and Kaplan Family
Alan Sherry and Linda Frankel

RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND:
Bill Cadwallender- in memory of Linda Hochman
Ferne Zabezensky
Carl Shulak- in memory of Paula Shulak

ONEG FUND:
Robert Eaton
Steve and Sue Weiss
Dan Adler and Family

MUSIC FUND:
Ferne Zabezensky- in honor of Jessica’s original composition on June 2 and beautiful solo on June 9

CHAIR FUND:
Ferne Zabezenksy

A special thank you to those who sponsored an Oneg in June!
Esther and David Littmann
Suzi Abramson-Johnson
Harriett and Paul Finger
Ferne Zabezensky
Ed Greenberg

If you would like to make a donation now, click here.   
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