Saturday is Simchat Torah. The holiday at the end of Sukkot during which Jews dance with the Torah.
The yearly reading cycle of the Torah is completed and a new cycle is begun. Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah mark the end of the holiday season.
At TBS, the Torah scroll is unrolled in its entirety, and selected verses are read or sections noted..
So we take off her white covers And put on the old ones.
Then we dance around the shul.
Keeping our loved ones’ memories as blessings, Giving us Torah from the beginning, every year.
Chag Sameach, Rabbi Susan
S U K K O T
Alzheimer's Walk
Happy to report Team TBS Support for this year’s," War to End Alzheimers" has contributed to date $4,097 achieving 273% of our Goal. Thank you to the congregants, friends and families that have supported this challenge. I’m sure those that participated in the walk found it an invigorating and rewarding experience. Add to the total. Contributions through Team TBS may still be made using this link: http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamTBS ~ Lee Nackman
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., Oct. 5 ~ 11:00am Broken Tablets Study Fri., Oct. 6 ~ 5:00 Oneg 5:30pm Shabbat Service Sat., Oct. 7 ~ 5:00 Yizkor; 6:00 Simchat Torah Sun., Oct. 8 ~ 9:30am Religious School Tues., Oct 10 ~ 11:00 Mahjong; 2:00 Yarn Yentas; 6:30 TBS Women's Gathering Wed., Oct. 11 ~ 12:00 Lunch Bunch Thurs., Oct. 12 1:00pm - Israeli Dancing Save the Dates: 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.
Sat., Oct. 14 1:00pm ~ TBS Picnic at Goldwater Lake Sun., Oct. 22 1:00pm ~ Sunday Adult Ed returns ~ "American Jewish Films and What They Teach Us" Sat., Oct. 28 1:00pm ~ TBS Hike led by Leah Gilbert TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, October 18 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, October 16.
Shabbat Services! Shabbat Services will now start Friday evenings at 5:30pm. Our oneg will begin at 5pm.
October Fressers Meal Join us at Goldwater Lake Saturday, October 14 at 1pm for a potluck picnic!
Why? TBS has not had a annual Picnic for many years. Let's honor Rabbi Susan and Jessica and Board Members for their outstanding contribution to the success of TBS. Note: Parking fee $3 per vehicle.
Where? Goldwater Lakeview Ramada - 2nd Ramada After Log Cabin Ramada. When? Saturday October 14th 1PM lunch. Who? Temple Members
Please RSVP that you plan to attend NO later than Saturday, October 7 to Shari at shari@jbrookswa.com. Tell Shari whether you will be drinking wine or not. Baked chicken will be provided. Please bring your beverage of choice and a side dish or dessert to share. This event is limited to the 50 people who rsvp (space is limited).
~ Jeff and Shari Brooks
Chair Sale at TBS! We are thrilled to announce TBS is in the process of purchasing new sanctuary chairs.
We will be having a mega sale on our current Heritage sanctuary chairs for only $5 each! Please contact the office if you're interested. You can pay and pick up your chairs anytime between now and Monday, October 9.
If you have submitted and included names in our Yizkor Book of Rememberance 5784 and have not received a copy yet, please stop by the temple office to pick up your copy or contact Jessica in the office to make arrangements.
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 Fall Films ~ 1:00pm Nov. 5 ~ Crossing Delancey (Starring Amy Irving)
Women's Book Group Nov. 8 at 11:00am- And After the Fire by Lauren Belfer
Israeli Dancing Join us for Israeli dancing on Thurday, October 12 at 1pm in the TBS social hall.
Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה
Mitzvah Circle ~ מצווה Contact Suzi Abramson-Johnson at 602-570-9688 to participate or to request assistance.
Social Action ~ תיקון עולם
Blankets4Kidssupplies blankets, hats, scarves, and stuffed animals, to struggling families. TBS is collecting Blankets, Scarves, Hats, Stuffed Animals, and Yarn. Please drop off your donations in the lobby before Thanksgiving.
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, October 15.
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי
Oct. 8 9:30-11:45 ~ Sunday School! Welcoming new children: Xander, Briah, and Razi!
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
Mazel Tov! 10/3/23 - Baby Johnson, (boy #4!) was born around 10:30pm weighing 9lbs, 2oz. The proud parents are Eric & Andrea Johnson, Grandparents - Suzi Abramson-Johnson & Phil Johnson, John & Lorie Kohn.
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome our newest members: Wendy and James Porter Bruce and Elyce Goldberg Carol Gilson Rachel Coy
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: Georgette and James Lilley
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday to: 1 Terri Adler 17 Suzy Curry 1 Allan Steinberg 21 Jon Aries 2 Heather Kaplan 26 Vernon Lemke 2 Leslie Gellerman 26 Aiden Balk 7 Tanner Balk 28 Bruce Hershman 14 Arlene Brownie 31 Geraldeane Flaherty-Tate 16 Neil Frielich
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, October 6. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from October 7-13. 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.
Beatrice G. Harris, mother of Dr. Marylyn Clark Marv Rifkin, husband of Janet Rifkin David Rosmarin, grandfather of Rolene Attias Surilla Grossman Aqua, Aunt of Wayne Grossman Jack Tarash, brother-in-law of Jay Bycer Judith McIntyre, wife of William McIntyre 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
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
Pedro Venturo, Michael Schlossmann, Deborah Plotkin, Sue Weiss, Suzy Curry, Roberta Nackman, Gloria Hershman, Richard Jacobs, Bob Longoria, Jim Frankel, Doris Cameron, Ted Symonds, Julie Gardner, Nancy Quitney, Brett 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.
Donations ~ תרומות
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of September. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL: Harriett and Paul Finger- in appreciation of Suzy Curry for a wonderful afternoon creating vision board collages. Esther Basch- in memory of her loved ones Kohava Benatar Annie Bernkrant- in memory of Judith McIntyre Carol Flinner- in memory of Judith McIntyre Janet Rifkin- in honor of Wayne Grossman and his wonderful Shofar music Laurie and Tom Reiner- in honor of Cantorial Soloist Jessica Dreifuss for all of her beautiful singing and work for our congregation. Janet Rifkin- Wishing a speedy recover to Richard Jacobs Joanne and Richard Brody- in memory of Judith McIntyre Deborah and Jeff Plotkin- in honor of Jeff and Shari Brooks for coordinating the Yom Kippur Food Drive Leah Gilbert- in memory of Judith McIntyre and sending well wishes to Deborah Plotkin
BROHNER EDUCATION RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- in celebration of the baby naming of Ruby Freeman, Chaya Esther bat Devorah Simcha the granddaughter of Mike and Marsha Freedenberg.
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Judith McIntyre- in memory of Everett Onyon Mary Regal Lee and Roberta Nackman- in memory of Judith McIntyre Jim and Mindy Rubin- in memory of Judith McIntyre Lee and Roberta Nackman- in appreciation of Lee’s Torah reading honor. Also, in acknowledgement of the joy and meaningfulness of the high holiday services provided by Rabbi Schanerman and Jessica. Compliments to Al Steinberg and his dedicated schlepping team.
BUILDING FUND: Bill and Wynndi Dahlin
HIGH HOLIDAY: David Hess and Pam Jones Richard Karlin- in honor of father, Harry Karlinsky Trudy Steinhauer Leah Gilbert Roza Rosenberg Iva Zive Sandra Johnson Dan and Terri Adler Phillip Brant Stuart Fensterheim Beverlee Stuart-Borok Heather and Jay Balk Steve and Sue Weiss- Thank you to Rabbi Susan and Cantorial Soloist Jessica for giving us a great loving temple. Dot and John Jones Carl Shulak Trudy Steinhauer Pimentel Family Lee and Roberta Nackman Kathleen and Lee Berman Bill and Wynndi Dahlin Lisa and Mark Drutz Saundra Hanson Rabbi Susan and Brian Schanerman Alan Sherry and Linda Frankel- in appreciation of their high holy day honors. David and Esther Littmann
CHAIR FUND: Leah Gilbert
MUSIC FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in September: Richie and Claudia Ackerman Ed Greenberg Ferne Zabezensky TBS Board of Directors
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