Since 1980, women’s history has been celebrated nationally in the month of March. Women’s History Month was developed to challenge stereotypes about women’s roles in history and as an innovative way to create equality in classrooms.
Bess Myerson, crowned Miss America in 1945, made inroads in American recognition of Jewish women, though excelling in a beauty pageant was not the full expression of who Jewish women in America were and are.
We are scientists, authors, musicians, poets, politicians, social activists. Nobel prize winners, Supreme Court judges, Federal Reserve chairs, actors, philanthropists, feminists, educators, philosophers, and so much more.
"The only way for a woman, as for a man, to find herself, to know herself as a person, is by creative work of her own. There is no other way." ~ Betty Friedan
L'shalom, 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 Thurs., Mar. 7 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts ~ How Good Do We Have to Be? by Harold Kushner Fri., Mar. 8 ~ 5:00 Oneg, 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Mar. 9 ~ 10:00 Tot Shabbat; 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Mar. 10 ~ 10:00 Purim Cast Rehearsal; 11:30 Band Rehearsal; 1:00 Film Tues., Mar. 12 ~ 9:00 MOB at Wildflower; 11:00 Night by Elie Wiesel;11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Choir; 1:00 Yarn Yentas Wed., Mar. 13 ~ 10:00 Chaverim at Panera; 11:00 Women's Book Group; 12:00 Lunch Bunch
Upcoming TBS and Community Events:
Sun., Mar. 10 ~ 1:00 ~ Film: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy
Sun., Mar. 24 ~ 1:00 ~ Purim Spiel and Celebration. Dress in your favorite 60s garb ~ tie dye, peasant skirts, love beads, headbands, striped pants, etc.
Sun., Mar. 31 ~ 11:00-12:00 ~ Valuing Questions: An Ancient Jewish Tradition. Jewish tradition values questioning and “wrestling” with important issues and each other for greater insights. Rabbi Nina Perlmutter presents at Prescott Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 945 Rancho Vista Dr., Prescott, AZ 86303
Sun., Mar. 31 ~ 12:15 ~ Israeli Dancing with Shira returns! TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, March 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, March 18.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
Mahjong at TBS Interested in learning Mahjongg, getting a refresher, practicing or playing? All levels welcome. 11am to 1pm Tuesdays at TBS.
Women's Book Group ~ 11:00am Mar. 13 - Judas by Amos Oz May 8 - The Heavens and Earth Grocery Store
TBS March Hike ~ Sun., Mar. 17 at 2:00pm Led by Ruth & Steve Stern ~ Hobbit or Gateway Trail
Directions: Go north on 89 from the traffic circle at Willow Lake and hwy 89 for 1.6 miles. Turn right at mobile home park (just after 3 Sisters Consignment). Follow to the turn in the road at the old concrete (Old 89A) bridge and park anywhere on the side of the road. Trail begins on Old 89A bridge. If coming from Pioneer Pkwy or 89A, go south on 89 for 1.4 miles and turn left at mobile home park. If you pass 3 Sisters, you have gone too far. The trail is relatively flat after an initial slope down. Hiking shoes recommended.
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.
Women of TBS March Event! Saturday, March 16, 1:40pm Escape Room Experience ~ Not scary! $30/person
The Ringmaster will get us started on our team challenges. Wildflower or Panera afterwards for those interested. The Escape Room is located at the mall next to Dillards. Let's try something new!
RSVP via email (fdrindwest@yahoo.com) to Robin Frielich no later than Friday, March 15th at 3:00pm.
Social Action ~ תיקון עולם
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 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, March 17.
Religious School בית ספר דתי
Mar. 17 ~ Sunday School 9:30-11:45
Tot Shabbat (Ages 0-5) Sat., Mar. 9 10-10:30 ~ Sanctuary
The Tzedakah Collective is coming! The entire congregation participates before services on May 3. Watch for info!
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
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome back our newest members: Jim and Mindy Rubin
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 5 Lee and Roberta Nackman
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in March to: Gayle Pokorny 5 Miguel Ramirez 11 Tom Reiner 15 Gabriella Kaplan 16 Ken Thomas 18 Jeffrey Adler 21 Josh Caulkins 25 John Jones 25 Bruce Goldberg 28 Xander Warren 29 Henrietta Porter 31
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, March 8. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from March 8-14. 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.
Donald Frankel, father of Linda Frankel Leon A. Harris, father of Dr. Marylyn Clark John Funfare, grandfather of Trudy Steinhauer Sam Rifkin, brother-in-law of Janet Rifkin Julie Gardner, sister of Bill Dahlin Estherly Allen, wife of Gene Galazan 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
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 Carol Gilson, Rachel Coy, Arlene Brownie, 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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of February. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Janet Rifkin- in memory of sister-in-law Toby Pertcheck, sister-in-law Pearl Pertcheck, and brother-in-law Ralph Pertcheck. Roza Rosenberg- in loving memory of Eli Josef Szajman and Betty Rosenberg
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Linda Patent- in memory of mother, Gwendolyn Patent, and aunt, Beatrice Claar Leslie and Rich Adler- In memory of Thelma Maurer Richard and Claudia Ackerman- In memory of Jack Bennett and Oscar Leon Greene
BUILDING FUND: Esther and David Littmann Al and Allee Steinberg- In memory of Margaret Longoria
CHAIR FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman
BROHNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- in memory of Estherly Allen ONEG FUND: Leonard Borok
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in February: Linda Patent Esther and David Littmann Alexandra Paeff and Roza Rosenberg
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.
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Ping Pong at TBS Tuesday, Apr 30th 10:30a to 12:00p come and enjoy a game of ping pong !
Ping Pong at TBS!
Tues., Wed., Thurs., mornings from 10:30-12:00
All levels welcome!
We have paddles and balls.
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