Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi's Reflections ~ Thanksgiving

Chaverim,

For many, Thanksgiving, with its familial setting and reliance on tradition — not to mention a poultry centerpiece — feels similar to a Shabbat dinner.
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In fact, there seems to be at least some belief that the holiday was influenced by Sukkot, celebrating the bounty of a harvest.

Both holidays revolve around showing gratitude for a bountiful harvest. This is a time for family and friends to gather together. Every season we’re together, we should commemorate that.

Thanksgiving celebrates the theme of thankfulness, which is very Jewish. 

For a community of immigrants who have made the United States their home, Thanksgiving is a good time to feel American. It’s culinary traditions: comfort food in great proportion, a menu everyone can enjoy, and a time of year when everyone is able to get home in one piece before winter travel becomes more difficult.

As the Gershwin brothers wrote, ‘Who could ask for anything more.’” 

Happy Thanksgiving, 
Rabbi Susan

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thurs., Nov. 23 ~ Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri., Nov. 24 ~ 5:00 Oneg 5:30 Shabbat Service
Sat., Nov. 25 ~ 10:00 Torah Study
Sun., Nov. 26 ~ 2:00 Peavine Trail Hike
Mon., Nov. 27 ~ 4:30 Folksong Singalong
Tues., Nov. 28 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 1:00 TBS Choir; 6:00 Prescott Valley Lights Stroll
Wed., Nov. 29 ~ 11:00 Jews and Jesus Discussion; 12:00 Lunch Bunch

Save the Dates!

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

Sun., Dec. 10 ~ 1:00  ~ Jewish Artists & Art Collectors Who Made the Art World Modern with Tom Brodersen

Sun., Dec. 10 ~ 5:00 ~ Annual Menorah Lighting on the Prescott Town Square (Whiskey Row side). Sponsored by Chabad.

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, December 20 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, December 18. 

Contact Arlene Brownie at (928) 899-7841‬ if you would like to join her family for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday at 1:00pm.

Kabbalatke ~ Fri., Dec. 8 at 5:30
(Kabbalat Shabbat and Latke Potluck)

Shabbat/Hanukkah Service followed by
a delicious potluck. 
Bring your menorah and 3 candles
(2nd night of Hanukkah)

Sign up To bring a dish for the potluck HERE .

We will be collecting checks and gift cards to Costco
or fast food restaurants for
The Coalition for Compassion and Justice:

We are looking for volunteers to help set up tables and chairs on Thursday, December 7 at 3pm. Please email the office to let us know if you can help. 

Please stay after our Kabbalatke Celebration to help clean up if you are able. 

Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים
No charge for members

Women of TBS Present:
Rugelach Baking Workshop
At the home of Barbara Sussman
Friday, Dec. 1 at 1:00pm

Open to 8 women
RSVP to Jessica to sign up and for more details.

Beginning Hebrew Reading
Thursdays from 5:00-5:45
6 classes: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan. 4
No fee but text required:
Learn Hebrew Today: Alef-Bet for Adults 
Register with Rabbi Susan: rabbi@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.

TBS Winter Hikes ~ Sundays at 2:00pm

*Sun., Nov. 26 ~ Peavine Trail. Meet at the start of the trail (near the Humane Society).

*Tues., Nov. 28 ~ 6:00pm ~ Valley of Lights Stroll at Fain Park to see the Hanukkah Menorah. Meet at the entrance to the walk.
Parking is available in the open lot next to Ocean Blue on 2nd street. 

*Sun., Dec. 24 ~ Brownlow Trail. (Directions soon.)
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*Sun., Jan. 28 TBA

Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה

Social Action ~ תיקון עולם

Aiden and Tanner Balk's Entries!

Member News ~ חדשות חברים

Kaddish ~ קדיש
We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, November 24. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from November 25 - December 1. 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.

Leo Strom, brother of Karin Luedke 
Alan Plotkin, brother of Jeff Plotkin 
Daniel Hess, grandfather of David Hess
Samuel Barton, grandfather of Wayne Grossman
Samuel Kleiner, step-father of Robin Frielich
Lee Shuman, grandmother of Georgette Lilley
Hannah Jean Dahlin, daughter of Bill and Wynndi Dahlin 
Amelia Moses, mother of Janet Rifkin 
Carol Freeman, grandmother of Karin Luedke
Mara Hollon, mother of Jessica Herst
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
Cem Goldsmith, best friend of Michael Sperling

Healing Thoughts ~ מי שבעירך
 Edie Greenberg, Pedro Venturo, Michael Schlossmann, Gloria Hershman, Richard Jacobs, Bob Longoria, Jim Frankel, Doris Cameron, Ted Symonds, 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. 

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