Grieving the loss of a loved one can be a lifelong journey. The feelings and thoughts that surface come and go, sometimes with a ferocity that leave us thinking that we'll never feel better.
We all know that time helps a lot but sometimes we can benefit from a group of others who are expeiencing their own personal pain.
Our grief and mourning group will meet twice/month on Shabbat mornings for an hour. Members will have an opportunity to share stories and feelings in a completely confidential environment. I will facilitate the group with writing exercises, wisdom from our tradition, and strategies to get through difficult times when they arise.
If this sounds like a group that would serve you, let me know. The first session will be open to those who are considering this kind of work so that no commitment required. L'shalom, Rabbi Susan
Thank you to those who have joined our Tikkun Olam Committee: Annie, Suzanne, Lee, Ed, John, Dot, Allee, Josh, Amber, Rabbi Susan. Please let me know if you are interested.
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., Feb. 1 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts ~ How Good Do We Have to Be? by Harold Kushner; 5:45 Line Dancing at Matt's Saloon Fri., Feb. 2 ~ 5:00 Oneg, 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Feb. 3 ~ 9:15 Adult B'not Mitzvah Class; 10:00 Shabbat Service Sun., Feb. 4 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 1:00 Avalon Film Mon., Feb. 5 ~ 12:30 Stop the Bleed Workshop Tues., Feb. 6 ~ 9:00 MOB at Wildflower; 11:00 Discovering Judaism; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 1:00 TBS Choir Wed., Feb. 7 ~ 10:00 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch
Upcoming TBS and Community Events: Feb. 18 ~ Mar. 3 ~ The 28th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival in three Valley theaters. Over 20 extraordinary Jewish films from around the globe. GPJFF for more information. See the flyer posted on our hallway bulletin board.
Tues., Feb. 27 ~ 11:00-12:15 ~ Discussion of the book Finding God by Rifat Soncino. Read the book in advance.
Tues., Mar. 12 ~ 11:00-12:15 ~ Discussion of the book Night by Elie Wiesel. Read the book in advance.
Sun., Mar. 17 ~ American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) 2024 Hope Gala on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Featuring speaker Noa Tisby. Details HERE TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, February 21 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, February 19.
New TBS Group! "Chaverim" Organizer and Contact: Annah-Mikayla Sexton "Chaverim" are congregants who live alone and want to meet to socialize, offer support, attend events together, and get to know one another.
Meet us for coffee weekly on Wednesdays at 10am at Panera.
Women of TBS Invites You to Line Dancing and Instruction Thursday, February 1 Arrive 5:45pm. Line Dancing is from 6-8pm Matt's Saloon located at 112 S. Montezuma St. in Prescott. Cost is $5 per person
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
Stop the Bleed Training at TBS Monday, February 5 from 12:30pm- 2:30pm
Come learn how to treat those with injuries resulting in heavy bleeding. Accidents happen and it is important that we are prepared. This training is free and open to all Temple B'rith Shalom members. Click Here to RSVP
February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month! Since 2009, February has been "Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month." The goals are to raise awareness, and encourage more inclusion in Jewish life.
We'll learn about this effort & relavant groups & brainstorm what we can do here. We'll reflect on some less-than-ideal history of attitudes towards disabilities in Jewish sources and celebrate how things have greatly improved over time. Then we'll learn to sign some familiar prayers! Taught by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Sunday, February 18 at 1pm at Temple B'rith Shalom
Purim Choir! Are you interested in being a part of our groovy 60's themed Purim choir? Be one of the cool cats and come sing in our far-out choir! Email Jessica (office@brithshalom-az.org) if you're interested so you can be added to the TBS choir email list.
Grief Group forming at TBS Led by Rabbi Susan If you have experienced a personal loss and might like to join a closed group that will meet twice/month for 4 months on Saturday mornings, please contact Rabbi Susan for more details.
Mahjong at TBS Interested in learning Mahjongg, getting a refresher, practicing or playing? All levels welcome. 11am to 1pm Tuesdays at TBS.
TBS Film Sundays at 1pm Feb. 4 ~ Avalon Starring Joan Plowright and Aidan Quinn. Themes of Jewish assimilation into American life, through several generations of a Polish immigrant family from the 1910s through the 1950s.
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!
Women's Book Group ~ 11:00am Mar. 13 - Judas by Amos Oz May 8 - The Heavens and Earth Grocery Store
TBS Hike ~ Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2:00pm
Congregational Support ~ עֶזרָה
Mitzvah Circle ~ מצווה Contact Suzi Abramson-Johnson at 602-570-9688 to participate or to request assistance. Mitzvah circle members send Condolence and Mi Shebeirach cards, visit folks in the hospital, and more. Do what you are comfortable doing to help congregants in need.
Social Action ~ תיקון עולם
Tikkun Olam Committee Project: The Adult Center in Prescott is offering a new service called "Kids Kloset" to families who clothing, shoes, developmental toys, books, diapers, and hygiene supplies for their children. During February, the month of love, let us extend lovingkindness to our neighbors in need by donating new and "very gently used" items for children ages 0-12. Used items must be clean, with no holes or stains. You can also donate funds. Make your check out to the Adult Center, write "Kids Kloset" on the memo line, and give it to Jessica or Heather in the office. Adult Center Staff will use the funds to purchase specific sizes and items that are not donated. Have questions? Contact Annie Bernkrant at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or (928) 273-5202. Thank you for supporting this effort.
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. There is no compost pick-up the weekend of February 2-3. Compost collection will resume the following weekend.
Religious School בית ספר דתי
Feb. 4 ~ Sunday School 9:30-11:45
THE MOB: Men of Brith Shalom Join THE MOB every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower to schmooze over a cup of coffee.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, February 2. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from February 2-8. 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.
David Stockton, son-in-law of Arlene Brownie Beatrice Claar, aunt of Linda Patent Gwendolyn Patent, mother of Linda Patent 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
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 Arlene Brownie, Julie Gardner, Vadim Vaynerman, Edie Greenberg, Pedro Venturo, Michael Schlossmann, Gloria Hershman, Richard Jacobs, Mike Wolf, Brett Friend, Amy Snell Kingslinger, Rosario Maya, Brian Shrager, and Estherly Allen. 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
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