Rabbi’s Reflections ~ תפילת הדרך Many of us are traveling or have traveled this summer. Judaism has a prayer especially for travelers.
T'filat Haderech reminds us that God is with us and we ought to pay attention to the gifts that might otherwise be missed along the way.
As we travel, our physical journeys become spiritual ones as well. Traveling with awareness enables a vision of the wide perspective of our whole amazing life’s journey.
Traveling is a reminder that all of life is an extraordinary adventure. Yet we are also always forever on our way there, stumbling, dancing, opening to all it means to be human, remembering that it is the journey that matters.
May you be blessed on your journeys this summer and throughout your life.
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., Aug 3 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group; 12:15 'Women of TBS Luncheon Fri., Aug 4 ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service Sat., Aug 5 ~ 10:00am Torah Study (NO SHABBAT SERVICE TODAY) Sun., Aug 6 ~ 1:00pm Tevye Film Tues., Aug. 8 ~ 11:00am Mahjong; 1:00pm Choir; 2:00pm Yarn Yentas Wed., Aug. 9 ~ 12:00pm Lunch Bunch Save the Dates: Sat., Aug. 12 ~ 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Miguel Ramirez Sun., Aug. 13 ~ 7:30 Hike at Thumb Butte Wed., Aug. 16 ~ 10:30 (Time Change) Wednesday Minyan Thurs., Aug. 17 ~ Glass Fusing Workshop with Barbara Sussman Sun., Aug. 20 ~ The Jewish Path of Gratitude & Blessing Presented by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter. Thurs., Aug. 31 ~ New Year Vision Board Art Project with Suzy Curry TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, August 16 at 2pm at TBS. Board meetings are open to all members in good standing. If you would like to attend or speak at a board meeting, please contact President Deborah Plotkin by Monday, August 14.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
The Jewish Path of Gratitude & Blessing Sunday, August 20 at 1pm Presented by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
Our tradition has long encouraged expressions of gratitude. Even in hard, bad times we’re to stop, notice some good, and thank the Source of All. Talmud promotes doing this 100 times a day! We’ll learn & discuss how this plays out in daily Jewish practices both private and communal– from the time of waking up to bedtime. Thankfulness and blessings are integral to Jewish “mindfulness” practice.
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
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 Sunday, August 13.
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
Registration for 2023-2024 school year now happening! Early bird fees!
TBS Hike ~ Sun., Aug. 13 at 7:30am ~ Led by Suzanne Solvet Bring your parking pass if you have one.
Meet at the Thumb Butte parking lot. Park as close to the entrance as you can. We’ll be hiking trails 367 and 392. This is an in and out ( not a loop ) so we can turn around when we’ve had enough. This hike does not gain much elevation at all but there will be a couple of rough, rocky areas.
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 by tonight, August 2 in the office at office@brithshalom-az.org or by calling 928-708-0018. This event is limited to 20 people.
Fused Glass FUNdamentals with Barbara Sussman Thursday, Aug. 17 from 12:30-3:30 Cost for members: $36.00 / non-members $54.00 Limited to 6 registrants. Contact Jessica in the office to register. Learn the basics of handling glass to create plates. We will create two 5"x5" plates using black, white, and clear glass. You will learn to cut, nip, and break glass. Required: closed-toe shoes and your own safety googles, Elmer's clear glue.
August Fresser Dinner Tuesday, August 22 at 5:30pm Many thanks to Diane Shrager for organizing our July 27th Fressers dinner at Augies. Everyone enjoyed both the comraderie and the food. The next Fressers will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22nd at Streets of New York in the Sprouts Shopping Center on Sheldon. Please email Shari Brooks (shari@jbrookswa.com) your reservation.
The Men of Temple B'rith Shalom Join the Men of TBS every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower restaurant here in Prescott.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome our newest members: Sue Robyn and Currie Lee Jon Aries
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 3 Sally Contour & Carl Shulak 12 Rabbi Nina Perlmutter & Tom Brodersen 15 Karen & Jay Bycer 15 Jeffrey & Deborah Plotkin 23 Gloria & Bruce Hershman
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday to: 1 Darryl Opperman 21 Shirley Goldstein 3 Everyn Barnes 23 Richard Brody 5 Rodney Luedke 24 Steve Stern 8 Doris Edelman 25 Deborah Charlap 9 Rabbi Nina Perlmutter 26 Dan Adler 9 Isabel Ehrlich 27 Jeff Brooks 14 Tom Brodersen 28 Edie Greenberg 15 Bill Dahlin 30 Roza Rosenberg 20 Esther Littmann
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, August 4. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from August 5-11. 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.
Allen Rosenberg, husband of Roza Rosenberg Edwin Nackman, brother of Lee Nackman David Stuart Moses, nephew of Janet Rifkin Arthur Ackerman, brother of Richie Ackerman Howard Zeimer, friend of Michael Sperling 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 Cem Goldsmith, best friend of Michael Sperling 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
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 Julie Gardner, Nancy Quitney, 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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of July. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Janet Rifkin Mary Regal- in appreciation of the friendly welcome from Temple B'rith Shalom congregants. Harriett and Paul Finger Marty Keller- In appreciation of Friday night services
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Pimentel Family- in honor of Rosario Maya Richard and Claudia Ackerman
BUILDIND FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- in memory of Phyllis Roth
A special thank you to those who sponsored an Oneg in July! Laurie and Tom Reiner Marsha and Mike Freedenberg Linda Mast and Bard Schatzman Jeff and Shari Brooks
Give Back to TBS! We are so grateful for your kindness and generous giving to Temple B'rith Shalom. Your contributions help Temple B'rith shalom to thrive and ensure a home for Jews in the Quad City area.
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