Thank You to Jeff and Shari Brooks for organizing the TBS picnic last Saturday and providing the main course. Wonderful music was performed by Richie Ackerman and his fellow band members. Thank you to the Fingers and Sterns for helping set up and clean up, as well as everyone else who pitched in.
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. 19 ~ 11:00 Broken Tablets Study Fri., Oct. 20 ~ 5:00 Oneg 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Oct. 21 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Oct. 22 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 12:30 Prayers for Israel Mon., Oct. 23 ~ 4:30-6:00 Folksong Singalong Tues., Oct 24 ~ 2:00 Yarn Yentas; 3:00 Prescott City Council Invocation Wed., Oct. 25 ~ 12:00 Lunch Bunch Save the Dates: Tues., Oct. 24 3:00 Rabbi Susan will deliver the Prescott City Council Invocation with special mention of Israel. Attendance at the invocation requested from the congregation. (We are able to leave right after the Invocation.) CITY HALL 201 N MONTEZUMA ST PRESCOTT, AZ 86301 Thurs., Oct. 26 7:00pm ~ QCIC Concert Women of Courage at Trinity Presbyterian church on Park and Copper Basin. Sat., Oct. 28 1:00pm ~ TBS Hike led by Leah Gilbert TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, November 15 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, November 13.
Shabbat Services! Shabbat Services are now on Friday evenings at 5:30pm. Oneg begins at 5pm.
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. Join Leah, Jeff and Shari, Annie and Peter, Esther and David, Suzanne, Rabbi Susan.
3:30pm show. Tickets are $15 and selling fast. SEATS NEAR THE BACK ARE BEST SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOOK UP. Purchase tickets HERE .
Discovering Judaism Learn the basics of Judaism with Rabbi Susan. Interested? Contact Rabbi Susan.
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class For those who never became bar/bat mitzvah as a teen Contact Rabbi Susan.
Join The Chanukah Choir! First rehearsal on Tuesday, November 7 from 1-2pm. For more information or if you will be participating, email Jessica at office@brithshalom-az.org
Folk Song Sing Along! Come sing along to your favorite folk songs with Richie Ackerman and friends. Monday, October 23 from 4:30-6pm.
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) Dec. 3 - Golda (Starring Helen Mirren)
Women's Book Group Nov. 8 at 11:00am - And After the Fire by Lauren Belfer
Hike to Wally's Rest Saturday, October 28, 1:00 pm in Spence Basin Led by Leah Gilbert
From the intersection of Gail Gardner and Iron Springs Road, go west on Iron Springs Road for 2.7 miles. Turn left onto Spence Springs Road. As a point of reference, Spence Springs Road is the next left after passing the turnoff to Granite Basin Lake. The dirt parking lot will be on the left. The hike is a 2.5 to 3 mile loop. Hiking poles are always recommended. There is a short rocky section just before reaching the overlook at Wally's Rest. Those wishing to carpool can meet at the Temple at 12:30 pm.
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.
Final Team TBS Alzheimer's Walk Update The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team TBS Final Total Contribution is $4,597, representing 306% of the Team Goal. Hopefully an affective treatment will be developed soon as those afflicted and their caregivers are supported. Thank you to all the donors- congregants, friends and family in support of this challenge.
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי
Oct. 22
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
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, October 20. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from October 21-27. 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. Gabor Fuchs, father of Georgette Lilley Freda Pearlman Novack, mother of Alexandra Paeff Minnie Bycer, mother of Jay Bycer David Allen Borok, relative of Robert Borok Bill Greenberg, brother-in-law of Si Osgrove Damon Sandler, nephew of Janet Rifkin Ken Shulak, brother of Carl Shulak Sam Harris, father of Arlene Raskin 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
Itzhak Ben Naomi, Edie Greenberg, 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
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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