Weekly Happenings at TBS

Rabbi's Reflections ~ Light

               The Harmony of the Hanukkiyah
                       by Suzanne Sabransky

One candle lights another;
and darkness is dispelled from the surrounding area.
One candle lights two others;
and the the brightness reaches beyond what is near.
 
One candle lights three others;
and the closest corners are no longer dark.
 
One candle lights four others;
and the walls begin to shine with illumination.
 
One candle lights five others;
and the room begins to feel warm and inviting.
 
One candle lights six others;
and people being to reflect the candle’s glow.
 
One candle lights seven others;
and people farther away are attracted to the light.
 
One candle lights eight others;
and the world begins to take notice of the brilliance.
 
Nine candles, now burning harmoniously together.
 
They have the power to dispel darkness, they have the power to shine light into our world. They have the power which comes from building one upon another, working together, in harmony, achieving the brightest light they can shed.
 
We can become like those candles. We can be candles igniting the flame of one another. Candles shining brightly together, shedding a light which casts all people out of darkness and into a brilliant, better world.

Chag Sameach,
Rabbi Susan

Still time to donate a gift card (Costco or fast food restaurant), check, or cash in our lobby box labeled CCJ - Coalition for Compassion and Justice. Our collection will end this Shabbat and the donations will be delivered to CCJ.  https://yavapaiccj.org/

TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה

This Week’s Calendar
Thurs., Dec 14 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts ~ How Good Do We Have to Be? by Harold Kushner; 5:00 Learn Hebrew
Fri., Dec. 15  ~ 5:00 Oneg, 5:30 Shabbat Service
Sat., Dec. 16 ~ 9:15 Adult Bat Mitzvah Class; 10:00 Torah Study Topic: Was Joseph on the Autism Spectrum? 
Sun., Dec. 17 ~ 10:00 Sunday School at Jarz of Clay
Mon., Dec. 18 ~ 4:30 Folksong Singalong
Tues., Dec. 19 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Discovering Judaism; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Choir; 1:00 Yarn Yentas
Wed., Dec. 20 ~ 12:00 Lunch Bunch; 2:00 Board Meeting

Save the Dates!

Sat., Dec. 24 ~ 2:00 ~ Brownlow Hike. See below.

Mon., Jan. 1 ~ 10:00 ~ Pancake Brunch Hosted by Men of TBS.

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. 

Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים
No charge for members

TBS Winter Hikes ~ Sundays at 2:00pm

*Sun., Dec. 24 ~ Brownlow Trail. 
Directions from Willow Creek near Fry’s:
Travel to Commerce Drive (in the direction of Embry-Riddle.)
Go north on Commerce Drive (the only direction possible.)
Travel  .8 mile.  The dirt parking lot is on the left. 
OR
Directions from Pioneer Parkway:
Travel south on Commerce Drive. Travel  .6 mile. The dirt parking lot will be on your right.  
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*Sun., Jan. 28 TBA

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, December 15. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from December 15-21. 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 Steinhauer, father of Trudy Steinhauer
Josiah Andrew William Dahlin, son of Bill and Wynndi Dahlin
Irving Lipkin, father of Annie Bernkrant
Judith Gershenberg, sister of Dr. Marylyn Clark
Helen Gerber, mother of Sally Contour
Beverley Shonholtz, mother of Carol Gilson
Jack Antelis, father of Marla Antelis
Earl Abramson​​​​​​​, father of Suzi Abramson-Johnson
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

Healing Thoughts ~ מי שבעירך
 Sally Contour, Rolene Attias, Edie Greenberg, Pedro Venturo, Michael Schlossmann, Gloria Hershman, Richard Jacobs, Bob Longoria, Doris Cameron, Ted Symonds, Nancy Quitney, Brett Friend, Amy Snell Kingslinger, Mike Wolf, Rosario Maya, Brian Shrager, and Estherly Allen.
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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

                                             Charitable Giving
Dear Congregants:
As 2023 draws to a close many of you may be considering your year end donations. The Temple finance committee has developed a charitable giving document that may meet your needs. It explains in detail how to make a qualified charitable donation to Temple B`rith Shalom as a means of reducing a tax obligation. As always, any support is gratefully appreciated and continues our efforts for the many programs Temple B`rith Shalom provides.
L'Shalom,
Rabbi Susan Schanerman
                                    Charitable Giving

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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