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.
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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., 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
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!
TBS Hikes! Sun., July 9 ~ Meet at 7:30am Led by Suzanne Solvet From Gurley Street and Mt Vernon - Go south on Mt Vernon for approx 4 miles. (Mt. Vernon becomes Senator Highway.) Pass the turnoff to Goldwater Lake on the right. Keep going another 1/4 to 1/2 mile until you see a parking lot on the left. Look for the sign for trail 396 (also called the Watershed trail.)
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
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.
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.
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי
Children's Shabbat Program: July 15 9:30-11:00 Service, Crafts, and Swimming Fun (Bring bathing suits)
Registration for 2023-2024 school year now happening! Early bird fees!
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 atesther_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.
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!
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.
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome our newest member: Ed Greenberg
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
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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of June. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
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 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
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