Weekly Happenings at TBS

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

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

TBS March Hike ~ Sun., Apr 14. at 2:00pm

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, 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

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. 
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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

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