Rabbi's Reflections ~ חג פורים שמח The Purim story purports to take place during a time when many Jews were living in Persia. A young Jewish woman, Esther, rises to be queen of Persia, though she manages to keep her Jewish identity hidden from the king. A man named Haman (boo) is appointed grand vizier and uses his newfound power to plot the Jews’ destruction. Even though Esther has hidden her Jewish identity from all, her guardian Mordecai prevails on her to risk her life by revealing her true identity to the king in the hopes of foiling Haman’s evil plan. When Esther reveals herself and denounces Haman, she saves the Jews.
There are four mitzvot assigned to to Purim: (1) hearing the megillah, (2) giving gifts to the poor, (3) giving gifts to friends and (4) feasting.
Costumes, graggers, hamantaschen, raucous singing and a silly play remain important aspects of Purim at TBS and all over the Jewish world. Help us make merry and join us on Sunday at 1:00pm.
Chag Purim Sameach, Rabbi Susan
Dress in your favorite 60s garb. It's a musical featuring a stellar cast, the choir, the Mazeltones, and our children! Hamantaschen after the celebration!
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 Fri., Mar. 22 ~ 5:00 Oneg, 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Mar. 23 ~ 9:00 Israel Book Discussion; 10:00 Torah Study; 11:30 B'not Mitzvah Class Sun., Mar. 24 ~ 11:00 Sunday School; 1:00 PURIM!!!!! Mon., Mar. 25 ~ 4:30 Folk Song Sing Along Tues., Mar. 26 ~ 9:00 MOB at Wildflower; 11:00 Conversion Class; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Choir; 1:00 Yarn Yentas Wed., Mar. 27 ~ 10:00 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch
Upcoming TBS and Community Events: Sun., Mar. 31 ~ 11:00-12:00 TBS Grief Group
Sun., Mar. 31 ~ 11:00-12:00 ~ Valuing Questions: An Ancient Jewish Tradition. 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!
Sun., Apr. 7 ~ 1:00 ~ Film: The Ten Commandments starring Charles Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Vincent Price, Yvonne de Carlo, and more. Just in time for Pesach!
Tues., Apr. 23 ~ 5:00 ~ Passover Seder at TBS. Information coming next Wednesday.
Sun., Apr. 28 ~ 2:00 ~ Women's Dessert Seder at TBS. Contact Rabbi Susan to help. TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, April 17 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, April 15.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
GreatThoughts Book Discussion Group Thursdays from 12-1 New Book begins Mar. 28. Words that Hurt, Words that Heal by Joseph Telushkin Revised Edition 2019.
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 May 8 - The Heavens and Earth Grocery Store
TBS March Hike ~ Sun., Apr 14. 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.
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. Questions or concerns? Contact Lee Nackman 928-717-0813.
Religious School בית ספר דתי
Mar. 24 ~ Sunday School 11:00-1:00
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
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, March 22. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from March 22-28. 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.
Jesse M Wesoky, relative of Kent Wesley Yetta Malkin Patent, grandmother of Linda Patent George Bereznick, father of Robin Frielich Mortimer Goldberg, father of Bruce Goldberg Charles Jones, father of Pam Jones 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 Arlene Raskin, Linda Patent, Carol Gilson, Rachel Coy, Dale Brownie, Arlene Brownie, Vadim Vaynerman, Edie Greenberg, 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.
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