Lucy Aharish is a prominent television broadcaster in Israel, and the first Arab Muslim news presenter on mainstream Hebrew-language Israeli television. Raised in a small Jewish town in Israel’s Negev desert, as one of the only Arab Muslim families, she has a unique lens through which to view the divisions in Israeli society, the complexity of the country’s national identity, and the Middle East more generally. A Muslim and a Zionist; an Arab and an Israeli. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LIcd7wHlCE
L'shalom, Rabbi Susan
Israel: A simple guide to the most misunderstood country on earth by Noa TishbyWritten in lively, conversational prose. This book will appeal to those who would like to deepen their understanding of Israel but who shy away from scholarly texts. If you might enjoy a 5 session class (meeting every 2 weeks with about 50 pages of advance reading for each class,) let me know and we'll decide on a day and time and schedule.
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. 15 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts ~ How Good Do We Have to Be? by Harold Kushner; Fri., Feb. 16 ~ 5:00 Oneg, 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Feb. 17 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Feb. 18 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 1:00 Rabbi Nina Adult Ed Tues., Feb. 20 ~ 9:00 MOB at Wildflower; 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Choir; 1:00 Yarn Yentas Wed., Feb. 21 ~ 10:00 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch; 2:00 Board Meeting
Upcoming TBS and Community Events: 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. 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.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
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
Mahjong at TBS Interested in learning Mahjongg, getting a refresher, practicing or playing? All levels welcome. 11am to 1pm Tuesdays at TBS.
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 Brownlow Trail ~ 3 mile hike. On Commerce Drive between Willow Creek and Pioneer Parkway. Look for the dirt parking lot just south of the pickleball courts.
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
The Adult Center in Prescott is offering a new service called "Kids Kloset" to offer families clothing, shoes, developmental toys, books, diapers, and hygiene supplies. Donate new and "very gently used (clean, no holes)" items for children ages 0-12 during February. 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. Have questions? Contact Annie Bernkrant at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or (928) 273-5202.
$10.00 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Kids Kloset: Wed., Feb. 28 from 5-6:30. Join Rabbi Susan at 5:00pm at The Center to enjoy a meal together as we make a difference in children's lives. The Center / 1280 E. Rosser Street Prescott, AZ 86301 www.adultcenter.org
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.
Religious School בית ספר דתי
Feb. 18 ~ 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 16. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from February 16-22. 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.
Estherly Allen, wife of Gene Galazan. Condolences to the Galazan and Allen families. Sarah Osofsky, grandmother of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Agnes Fuchs, mother of Georgette Lilley Margaret Longoria, mother of Allee Steinberg Reuben Sussman, father of Barbara Sussman Thelma Maurer, mother of Leslie Adler Lester Kantor, father of Diane Shrager 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 Rachel Coy, 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, and Brian Shrager. 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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