Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל

I continue to follow the news, to listen to podcasts, to feel deeply about Israel. I also laugh with friends, watch silly romance movies, cheer on the DBacks, and delight in the beautiful fall foliage that surrounds me.

I think that's ok. Because that's what they do in Israel. They know how to live their lives in the midst of war. They support and help and pray and they also send their children to school and gather to celebrate life cycle events and share small joys when they can.

It's a delicate balance and it's a necessary balance. It's life.

Peace
by Robin Tikvah Barratt

I find peace in the middle of things–
in a good discussion,
in hearing both street noise
and Bach in my apartment.
I find peace in the world
not in running away from it.
My inner peace
is my conflicted nature
though I have an undivided heart.
We spend too much time
looking for a way out of life.
Turmoil seeking resolution
is the peace I can offer you.

Check our website daily for updated videos, news sources and ways to help.  https://www.brithshalom-az.org/ 

If anyone is interested in a silent peace presence in downtown Prescott, let me know. There is some interest in creating signs and organizing a group.

Thank you to everyone who sends me podcasts and articles and videos to view. Please know that I cannot view or listen to them all but I appreciate that you are staying informed.

Am Yisrael Chai, 
Rabbi Susan​​​​​​​

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Fri., Nov. 3 ~ 5:00 Oneg 5:30 Shabbat Service
Sat., Nov. 4 ~ 10:00 Torah Study
Sun., Nov. 5 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 1:00 Crossing Delancey
Tues., Nov. 7 ~ 11:00 Discovering Judaism; 1:00 TBS Choir; 5:30 Fressers Dinner
Wed., Nov. 8 ~ 11:00 Women's Book Group; 12:00 Lunch Bunch
Thurs., Nov. 9 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Study: How Good Do We Have to Be by Harold Kushner

Sun., Nov. 12 1:00pm ~ The Jews of Sosua: An Inspirational Story of Holocaust Survival
Dan Fellner is an eight-time Fulbright fellow, university instructor and travel writer. In the early 1940s, the Dominican Republic was the only sovereign country to accept large numbers of Jewish refugees. Dan visited Sosua and interviewed original settlers. He observed firsthand the fascinating remnants of Jewish life in this unconventional colony that’s become known as “Tropical Zion.” Meet Rabbi Susan's brother!

Save the Dates!

Thurs., Nov. 16 ~ 6pm ~ Celebration of Thanks Interfaith Celebration at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (1101 Sandretto Dr. Prescott)

Fri., Dec. 8 ~ 5:30 ~  Kabbalatke Hanukkah/Shabbat Service and Potluck featuring the MazelTones Band, Adult and Children's Choirs.

Sat., Dec. 9 ~ 11:00  ~ Hanukkah Storytime with Rabbi Susan at Prescott Valley Library. 

Sat., May 4 ~ TBS Shabbaton at Camp Stein. A full day of Shabbat activities and fun. Registration starts in January.

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. 

Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים
No charge for members

New Classes at TBS ~ Rabbi Susan

Discovering Judaism ~ Learn the basics of Jewish Practice, History, Prayer, and more. Meets on scheduled Tuesdays from 11:00-12:15. Texts required. Contact Rabbi Susan to sign up and receive a syllabus. Begins Nov. 7.

Topics in Judaism ~ Each session offers a different topic for discussion. Meets on scheduled Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00. Handouts provided. Come when you can. Nov. 29: Jews and Jesus - what do we believe?

Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah ~ Contact Rabbi Susan if you are interested in becoming bar/bat mitzvah on April 6, 2024. Our first Saturday session is Nov. 18 at 9:15am. 

Great Thoughts Book Group  ~ Thursdays starting on Nov. 9 Book purchase required. Our next book: How Good Do We Have to Be? by Harold Kushner

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. Let the office know that you are attending. Join Leah, Jeff and Shari, Annie and Peter, Esther and David, Suzanne, Si, and Rabbi Susan.
3:30pm show.  Tickets are $15 and selling fast.  Purchase tickets HERE .

Join The Chanukah Choir! 
First rehearsal on Tuesday, November 7 from 1-2pm. Rehearsals continue weekly on Tuesdays from 1-2pm. For more information or if you will be participating, email Jessica at office@brithshalom-az.org

Mahjonng at TBS
Interested in learning Mah Jongg, getting a refresher, practicing or playing?  All levels welcome. Classes will be taught by Leslie Adler, Allee Steinberg and Shari Brooks, 11am to 1pm Tuesdays at TBS. Please email 
shari@jbrookswa.com to indicate interest and your level of experience.
There will be no Mahjonng on Tuesday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 14. 

Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה

Social Action ~ תיקון עולם

TBS Kids Trick-or-Treat!

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month:
5 Linda Frankel & Alan Sherry
21 Mike and Shirley Wolf
25 Harold & Edie Greenberg

Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday to:
5 Jaxon Tate                                    21 Leslie Adler
6 Karen Bycer                                  24 Shari Brooks
8 Samantha Opperman                    25 Richard Ackerman  
11 Blanche Berkowitz-Jacobs          25 Judy Baletin
11 Wendy Ratner                             29 Rabbi Susan Schanerman
18 Georgette Lilley

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, November 3. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from November 4-10. 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.

Fanny Dolled, grandmother of Rolene Attias
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
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

Healing Thoughts ~ מי שבעירך

Joanne Brody, Ted Mech, Itzhak Ben Naomi, Edie Greenberg, Pedro Venturo, Michael Schlossmann, Deborah Plotkin, Suzy Curry, 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

GENERAL FUND:
Roza Rosenberg- in appreciation of the beautiful High Holiday services provided by Rabbi Susan and Cantorial Soloist Jessica.
Janet Rifkin- In memory of husband, Marv Rifkin and in memory of nephew, Damon Sandler who died too young.
Robert Eaton- In memory of Judith McIntyre
Susan and Lloyd Zane- In memory of Susan’s beloved mother, Ruth Wallen.
Rabbi Nina Perlmutter and Tom Brodersen- In memory of Judith McIntyre
Kohava and Leon Benatar 
Paul and Harriett Finger- in honor of Shari Brooks birthday on November 25.
The Haas Family
Laury Shayne on behalf of the National Mah Jonng League
Lynn Covarrubias- in memory of Sheila DeWoskin 
Carl Shulak- in memory of Helene Gumerman
Paul and Harriett Finger- wishing Deb Plotkin best wishes on her recovery and thank you to Jeff and Shari Brooks on a great picnic.
Lee and Roberta Nackman

RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND:
Jeff and Shari Brooks- In appreciation to Rabbi Susan, and Cantorial Soloist Jessica for the beautiful and meaningful High Holiday Services and for everything else they do for TBS. Wishing Deb Plotkin a speedy and complete recovery. In appreciation of High Holiday honors to us. In honor of Steve Stern’s outstanding Torah reading!
Gail Davis and Aaron Kuhns

HIGH HOLIDAY:
Robert Eaton
Al and Allee Steinberg
Robin and Herb Frielich- in honor of Jessica and Rabbi Susan and meaningful high holy days.
Anonymous
Shirley Goldstein

ONEG FUND:
Robert Eaton- in memory of mother, Ethel Marie Eaton

MUSIC FUND:
Jeff and Shari Brooks

If you would like to make a donation now, click here.   
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