I thank David Hess at the Jewish Community Foundation for his assistance after we heard this week that an anti-Semitic, white Supremacist, neo-Nazi named Nick Fuentes was scheduled to speak at an alt-right fringe college group meeting at The Hassayampa Inn on July 30. David immediately notified his many contacts in law enforcement in Prescott, Phoenix and Tucson. I notified the Anti-Defamation League and my local colleague at Chabad.
A local citizen (not Jewish) met with the Hassayampa on Monday and educated them about this speaker and this organization. Within hours, The Hassayampa Inn cancelled the program. On Monday evening Arizona GOP committees issued statements that they were falsely linked with this radical right organization and do not support them in any way.
Embry-Riddle refused to allow them to use their campus. Now we wait to see if this group finds another foothold in our community. We hope they go away.
Do reach out to the Hassayampa to express your gratitude that they will not permit such venom at their lovely inn. I was prepared to never enter the building again and am delighted that I may continue to recommend their hotel and their restaurant to my family and friends.
Would you be interested in a Conservative Shabbat Morning Minyan once a month at TBS? If so, let me know.
I am assigning Torah portions for the High Holy Days in early July to give folks plenty of time to learn their verses. We will be reading directly from Torah this year. If you are interested in a short Torah portion (either read or chanted), please let me know by July 15.
Join us this Shabbat for the naming of Ruby Esther Freeman ~ the granddaughter of Marsha and Michael Freedenberg. It's a simcha!
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 13 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group; 12:00 Torah Trope Fri., July 14 ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service and Baby Naming Sat., July 15 ~ 9:30am Children's Service and Program; 10:00am Torah Study Sun., July 16 ~ Rabbi Susan visits our TBS campers at Camp Stein Tues., July 18 ~ 11:00am Mahjong; 12:15pm Music Theory; 1:00pm Choir; 2:00pm Yarn Yentas Wed., July 19 ~ 10:15 Beginning Guitar; 11:15 Hebrew Reading; 12:00pm Lunch Bunch
Save the Dates: Sun., July 30 ~ Women of TBS Skincare Afternoon Thurs., Aug. 3 ~ Women of TBS Luncheon at a private home Sun., Aug. 13 ~ Glass Fusing Workshop with Barbara Sussman Thurs., Aug. 31 ~ New Year Visioning Art Project with Suzy Curry 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
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 ~ 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 Suzi Abramson-Johnson at 602-570-9688 to participate or to request assistance.
Social Action ~ תיקון עולם
The Coalition for Compassion and Justice is collecting bottles of drinking water and sun screen for the folks in their shelter. Feel free to drop off donations anytime at: 531 Madison Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
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
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 RSVP now to Jessica in the office atoffice@brithshalom-az.org 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.
Women of TBS Luncheon Thursday, August 3 at 12:15pm
Enjoy a delicious dairy salad bar lunch (provided by Harriett) at the home of Harriett and Paul Finger. Stay for as long as your time permits to chit-chat or play games. Please RSVP to Jessica in the office at office@brithshalom-az.org or by calling 928-708-0018. This event is limited to 20 people.
The Men of Temple B'rith Shalom Join the Men of TBS every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower restaurant here in Prescott.
A Message from Al Steinberg, Member-at-Large and Building & Grounds Board Liaison Thank you for responding to my requests for questions and suggestions. I take them all seriously, and I am acting on one of them now. Technically, I am supposed to be the liaison between the building and grounds committee and the Board of Directors. I am looking for a few congregants to embody the committee and choose a leader. Please contact me directly at uncleal81@gmail.com if interested.
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.
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, July 14. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from July 15-21. 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.
Larry Dolled, brother of Rolene Attias Sam Arnstein, grandfather of Trudy Steinhauer Ruth Steinhauer, mother of Trudy Steinhauer Bernard Adler, father of Rich Adler Larry Ehrlich, husband of Suzanne Ehrlich 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 Brett Friend, Karyn Friend, J.J. Ramirez, Amy Snell Kingslinger, Anita Johnson, Judith McIntyre, Mike Wolf, Rosario Maya, Fred Shulak, Brian Shrager, 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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