Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi’s Reflections ~ בית מדרש

We are a congregation of learners at TBS. We currently have three (count 'em) study groups every single week. That's very unusual for a congregation our size. And, very wonderful, I must say.

As the High Holy Days approach, some of us may want to explore a book that will inspire our worship this September. Here are some possibilities. Let me know if you are interested.

L'shalom,
Rabbi Susan

This is real and you are completely unprepared by Alan Lew
Entering the High Holy Days by Reuven Hammer
How Good Do We Have to Be by Harold Kushner
To Heal a Fractured World by Jonathan Sacks
Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz
Return by Erica Brown
On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg
Who by Fire, Who By Water by Lawrence Hoffman
60 Days: A Spiritual Guide to the High Holy Days by Simon Jacobson

What a TBS Weekend!
Bar Mitzvah of Miguel Ramirez, Sunday Hike at Thumb Butte, Dancing with our new Torah

Temple B'rith Shalom is in Jewish News! 

‘Beautiful story’ of a loan and a Torah’s trip north
Brian Schanerman climbed into the driver seat of his car late Friday morning with a touch of apprehension. He was preparing to drive more than 100 miles north to Prescott with something very precious buckled into the seat next to him. READ MORE...

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thurs., Aug 17 ~ 10:30 Fused Glass Workshop; 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group
Fri., Aug 18  ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service
Sat., Aug 19 ~ 9:30 Children's Shabbat; 10:00am Torah Study
Sun., Aug 20 ~ 1:00pm Rabbi Nina Adult Ed (See below.)
Tues., Aug. 22  ~ 11:00am Mahjong; 1:00pm Choir; 2:00pm Yarn Yentas; 5:30pm Fressers Dinner
Wed., Aug. 23 ~  12:00pm Lunch Bunch

Save the Dates:
Thurs., Aug. 31 ~ New Year Vision Board Art Project with Suzy Curry
Tues., Sept. 7 at 7:00pm ~ Quad City Interfaith Choir Concert at Trinity Presbyterian Chuch. No charge. "Women of Courage" songs by local composer Mary Lou Prince. Rabbi Susan and Suzi Abramson-Johnson sing in this choral group open to singers through the area.

TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון
The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, September 20 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, September 18. 

Selichot: Dinner and Service Saturday, September 9 at TBS. Potluck dinner at 5pm, services at 6pm. Sign up for the potluck  HERE .

Please consider participating in this meaningful act of adding the names of your loved ones into the Temple B’rith Shalom Yizkor booklet. These names imbue the very foundation of our Temple with the love you have for those who have passed.

                Yizkor Book of Remembrance 5784 Form

If you would like the names of your loved ones included in this year’s Yizkor Book, please either call Jessica in the office at (928) 708-0018 or fill out this form and return it to the Temple. As is customary, the cost will be $18 per person to have each loved one’s name listed or $180 for as many names as you wish to list. Please return this form by September 5. May their memories be a blessing.

                                      Schedule of Services
Selichot: Dinner and Service Saturday, September 9 at TBS. Potluck dinner at 5pm, services at 6pm.
​​​​​​​Erev Rosh Hashanah Services: Friday, September 15 at 6pm at The Event Spot.
Rosh Hashanah Services: Saturday, September 16 at 10am at The Event Spot.
Tashlich: Immediately following Rosh Hashanah services at nearby Fain Park Lake.
Kever Avot: Sunday, September 24 at 10am. Join us at Heritage Memorial Cemetery as we remember our loved ones for a brief and meaningful service.
Kol Nidre Services: Sunday, September 24 at 6pm at The Event Spot.
Yom Kippur Services: Monday, September 25 at The Event Spot.
Morning services at 10am.
Minchah, Yizkor, and Neilah services at 4pm.

Watch for children's programming on both Rosh Hashanah morning and Yom Kippur morning. Children will be invited to join teachers for crafts and snacks during a portion of each service.

There will be afternoon programming available between the morning and afternoon services on Yom Kippur for anyone who wishes to attend. Stay tuned for further information.

Join us for our annual break-the-fast meal (potluck-style) directly following the conclusion of Yom Kippur services. The meal is open to anyone who contributes a dish to our potluck. There will be a sign-up sheet available early September.  

Services will take place at:
The Event Spot
6520 E 1st St
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Are you unafiliated and interested in attending Temple B'rith Shalom's High Holiday Services? 

The Board of Directors, Rabbi Susan Schanerman and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Dreifuss are happy you have chosen Temple B’rith Shalom for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Temple B’rith Shalom is a small synagogue that supports spirituality and provides a strong Jewish presence in the Quad Cities. Financial support is essential for us to provide High Holiday services and spirituality to our members, our Jewish community and non-members.

The non-member ticket price for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is $125.00 per person per holiday. Children and College Students are welcome at no charge. If you decide to become a member at Temple B'rith Shalom by December 31, 2023, the cost of your ticket(s) will be applied to your membership. 

To reserve your spot and obtain your tickets or for more information on membership, Please  email or call the office at (928) 708-0018. We will be checking tickets at the door. 

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.

Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה

Social Action ~ תיקון עולם

Team TBS and Composting Update!

Through the generosity of Temple congregants, family, and friends, contributions  to the," Walk to End Alzheimer’s” to date is $2,250. Continued support would be appreciated.
The Temple Compost Project started in October 2022 has collected 608 pounds of  compostable items. This creates fertilizer and reduces waste in our landfill.  Interest in participating? Contact Lee Nackman at 928-717-0813.

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, August 18. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from August 19-25. 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 (family members) and would like their name mentioned at services, please contact Jessica in the office.

Philip Strom, father of Karin Luedke
George Spira, ex-husband of Dr. Marylyn Clark
Sam Wallen, father of  Susan Zane
Molly Berkowitz, nana of Robin Frielich
Ida Nackman, mother of Lee Nackman
Louis Dolled, grandfather of Rolene Attias
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

Healing Thoughts ~ מי שבעירך

Doris Cameron, Ted Symonds, Suzi Abramson-Johnson, Julie Gardner, Nancy Quitney, Brett Friend, Karyn Friend, J.J. Ramirez, Amy Snell Kingslinger, 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

If you would like to make a donation now, click here.   
Did you know you could can give back to TBS at no additional cost to you simply by shopping at Frys? For more information, click here. 

TBS Website - https://www.brithshalom-az.org/

TBS Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/brithshalomaz

Are you interested in advertising on our website? Please contact Jessica in the office for more details.