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.
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
Check out our website to view our calendar and discover the wonderful events coming up! View the TBS Calendar
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
Would you be interested in a live or Zoom presentation sponsored by TBS and led by Gesher Disabilities Resources to help you better interact with and understand those in your life with intellectual and/or physical disabilities? If so, please contact Rabbi Susan.
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 .
Upcoming Fressers Meals! Join the Fressers' group for a meal at the Streets of New York in the Sprouts center on Sheldon St. on Tuesday, November 7th at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Shari@jbrookswa.com by Friday, November 3rd.
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.
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
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 Nov. 10.
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, November 12.
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 Kids Trick-or-Treat!
Religious School ~ בית ספר דתי Classes ~ Nov. 5
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: Marla Antelis Kelly Mattheus Ken and Janelle Thomas and family Linda Patent Helen Schwartzman Josh and Amber Caulkins and family
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
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
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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of October. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
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
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in October: Al and Allee Steinberg Steve and Ruth Stern Mireille Perrot Georgette and James Lilley 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.
https://www.facebook.com/brithshalomaz
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/schanermansusan/
Purchase a Leaf on our Temple Tree of Life. Mark a special occasion in a beautiful way.