Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל

We are mourning the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The news reports fill us with astonishment, anger, and sadness. 

We wonder how it could have happened, and how long it will be until something like peace is once again the reality in Eretz Yisrael.

We have called family and friends who live in our homeland. The stories they tell us stretch our imaginations. Running from snipers, crouching in fields, watching the murder of loved ones.

We are glued to news reports from eye witnesses, politicians, military leaders, courageous soldiers. 

We open our pockets and donate. 

Our Shabbat service will focus on Israel this Friday. We will conclude with the singing of Hatikvah as our determination to see Israel survive becomes even stronger.

L'shalom, 
Rabbi Susan

Ways to stay informed:

Special Briefing from IDF International Spokesperson
Thursday at 2:00pm AZ time. Register HERE .

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

Israel at War: A Special Tikvah Briefing with Elliott Abrams

There are many worthy organizations that are helping. American Friends of Magen David Adom is the Israeli Red Cross.  It is a 501(c)(3).  The organization receives 4 stars (the highest) and 100% from Charity Navigator.

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thurs., Oct. 12 ~ 11:00 Broken Tablets Study; 1:00 Israeli Dancing
Fri., Oct. 13  ~ 5:00 Oneg 5:30 Shabbat Service
Sat., Oct. 14 ~ 10:00 Torah Study; 1:00 Congregational Picnic
Tues., Oct 17 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 2:00 Yarn Yentas
Wed., Oct. 18 ~ 12:00 Lunch Bunch; 2:00 Board Meeting

Save the Dates:
Sun., Oct. 22 1:00pm ~ Sunday Adult Ed returns ~ "American Jewish Films and Jewish Identity
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. 

                   Our New Chairs!
I’d like to thank the members of the TBS Schlepping Group for their forbearance and hard work in the installation of our new sanctuary chairs.
Richie Ackerman, Steve Weiss, Phil Johnson, Lee Nackman, Jeff Plotkin, Bruce Goldberg, and Rabbi Susan who helped schlep the old chairs out to be delivered to First Congregational Church UCC.
~ Al Steinberg

Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים
No charge for members

Women of TBS is sponsoring a Saturday, November 11 outing to the Embry-Riddle planetarium. Enjoy the London Symphony Orchestra recording of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto as spectators delve into the three aspects of the universe James Webb is investigating with the best technology humanity has sent into space to date. Open to the entire congregation but tickets are going fast. Purchase yours and let the office know that you are attending.

3:30pm show.  Tickets are $15 and selling fast. SEATS AT OR NEAR THE BACK ARE BEST SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOOK UP.  Purchase tickets HERE .

American Jewish Film
 Jewish Identity
Sun., Oct. 22 1:00-3:00
Film clips and discussion about how Hollywood protrays Jews.

Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה

Social Action ~ תיקון עולם

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, October 13. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from October 14-20. 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.

Pauline Harris, mother of Arlene Raskin 
Ruth Wallen, mother of Susan Zane
Nathan Rosenberg, father-in-law of Roza Rosenberg
Don Weber, cousin of Laurie Reiner
Bella Perlmutter, relative of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
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

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

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/

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