Rabbi’s Reflections ~ סליחות Selichot is often not well-attended at synagogues. Congregants anticipating the High Holy Days decide to skip this traditional gathering on the Saturday evening before Rosh Hashanah.
At Temple B'rith Shalom, we fill the room. Imagine my surprise last year when forty people came to the potluck and stayed to pray. That was when I knew that TBS shows up.
Selichot is a short service that serves to inspire our mental and spiritual preparation for the Yamim Noraim. We change the Torah covers to white, we hear the first blasts of the shofar, and the music, featuring Jessica'a angelic voice, awakens our hearts and souls.
The sign-up for the potluck is below. Join us for dinner at 5:00 or just the service at 6:00. Hashiveinu ~ Let us return.
L'shalom, Rabbi Susan
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., Sept. 7 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Group; 12:00 Choir Fri., Sept. 8 ~ 6:00pm Shabbat Service Sat., Sept. 9 ~ 10:00am Torah Study; 5:00pm Selichot Potluck; 6:00pm Selichot Service Sun., Sept. 10 ~ 9:30 Religious School Tues., Sept. 12 ~ 11:00am Mahjong; 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 1:00pm Choir; 2:00pm Yarn Yentas Wed., Sept. 13 ~ 11:00 Women's Book Group; 12:00pm Lunch Bunch Save the Dates: Sun., Sept. 17 ~ 11:00am-2:00pm Empty Bowls at the Prescott Town Square Wed., Sept. 20 10:30am ~ Outdoor Minyan Service - Musical service with English readings; 1:30 AED training for anyone interested Sun., Sept. 24 10:00am ~ Kevot Avot Memorial Service at the TBS cemetery Fri., Sept. 29 5:15pm ~ Sukkot Oneg in the Sukkah before Shabbat Services Sat., Sept. 30 8:00am ~ Alzheimer's Walk Sat., Oct. 7 6:00pm ~ Simchat Torah Service featuring our TBS Band Tues., Oct. 10 from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Annual TBS Women's Gathering at the home of Shari and Jeff Brooks. Shari will provide desserts and beverages. RSVP to Shari by Oct. 8. 602-206-4038 shari@jbrookswa.com. Contact Shari for home address. 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.
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. The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, September 12.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
Yom Kippur Food Drive Help us collect non-perishable food items for a local food bank. Please pick up your empty bag during Rosh Hashanah services and return it with non-perishable and non-glass food items to our morning Yom Kippur services. Bring your filled bags directly to the Event Spot. Please do not bring then to the temple.
Suggestions include pasta, all kinds of canned goods, rice, beans, peanut butter, etc.
Monetary donations are also gladly accepted. Checks should be made out to Prescott Community Cupboard. Checks up to $800 are eligible for the Working Poor Credit. PLEASE write AZ TAX CREDIT in the Memo column. Make sure your address is on the check to get a receipt. Jeff and Shari Brooks have generously offered to match up to $1000 of funds donated. Thank you for your participation and help!
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
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!
Sunday Afternoon Fall Films ~ 1:00pm Oct. 1 ~ Hester Street(Starring Carol Kane) Nov. 5 ~ Crossing Delancey (Starring Amy Irving) Dec. 3 ~ The Messiah on Mott Street
Women's Book Group ~ 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
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, September 17.
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.
Alzheimer’s Walk Update- Terrific Report Team TBS has contributed $2,727 reaching 182% of the Team Goal. In these remaining days before the “Walk” may there be additional donors that could help reach $3,000 (Doubling the Goal). Thank you to all for this wonderful response.
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי
Sept. 10 9:30-11:45 ~ Sunday School!
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: Leith and Judy Baletin Norman and Carol Schindler Wayne and Shirley Grossman Gerry Flaherty-Tate and Jaxon Tate
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: Deb and Michael Charlap Suzi Abramson-Johnson and Phil Johnson Karin and Rod Luedke Diane and Joe Shrager Gene Galazan and Estherly Allen
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday to: 3 Laurie Reiner 14 Morgan Frielich 3 Suzi Abramson-Johnson 14 David Frielich 5 Claudia Ackerman 24 Mason Timosko 6 Janice Rogers 25 James Lilley 7 Lily Kaplan 30 Sonia Harden-Lemke
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, September 8. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from September 9-15. 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.
Shirley Miller, aunt of Arlene Brownie Adolph Horowitz, grandfather of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Larry Massaglia, brother-in-law of Arlene Brownie Alexander Gould, father of Joanne Brody 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
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
Richard Jacobs, Bob Longoria, Jim Frankel, Doris Cameron, Ted Symonds, Suzi Abramson-Johnson, Julie Gardner, Nancy Quitney, Brett Friend, Karyn Friend, Amy Snell Kingslinger, 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.
Community News
FALL 2023- Community Ed- Yavapai College Intro to Jewish Studies This 7 week Community Ed class is NOT for credit, so there are no papers to be written--just good conversations!
Jewish civilization historically & in contemporary times. Secular & religious expressions of Jewish culture, concepts, and ideals; sense of human place, purpose, communal and personal life; influence of Jewish thought on other religious & secular cultures; anti-Semitism & other modern challenges will be discussed. Recommended (not required) books: Seasons of Our Joy, Way of Man; The Sabbath; Jewish History in 100 Nutshells.
Instructor: Rabbi Nina Perlmutter (Faculty Emerita, YC and Rabbi, Flagstaff Congregation Lev Shalom). IN PERSON & AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM.
Session B. Seven Wednesday afternoon classes Oct.4- Nov. 15. 2-4 pm Tuition: $135 TO REGISTER call 928-717-7755 or visit www.yc.edu/commed FOR MORE INFORMATION, call Rabbi Nina at 928-925-8172
Donations ~ תרומות
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of August. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Roza Rosenberg- in memory of Allen Rosenberg Steve and Sue Weiss- in honor of Rabbi Susan’s one-year anniversary at TBS and Jessica’s birthday. TBS is lucky to have you both! Bill and Wynndi Dahlin Steve and Sue Weiss- in honor of Harriett Finger and the lovely luncheon she hosted for the Women of TBS. Lee and Roberta Nackman- in loving memory of Edwin and Ida Nackman, parents of Lee Nackman. Harriett and Paul Finger- In Appreciation of Suzanne Solvet for a wonderful hike Lloyd and Susan Zane- in memory of Sam Wallen, father of Susan Zane Paul and Harriett Finger- in honor of Jeff Brook’s birthday
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Leslie and Rich Adler- in appreciation of Harriett Finger for a wonderful luncheon. Lee and Roberta Nackman
MUSIC FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman
ONEG FUND: Pimentel Family Steve and Sue Weiss
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in August: Suzy Curry Kaplan/Lilley Families Allee and Al Steinberg Trudy Steinhauer
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.
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.
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