Rabbi's Reflections ~ פֶסַח Chag Sameach, Rabbi Susan
Thank you so much to everyone on the Seder Committee. Special thanks to Suzi Abramson-Johnson for chairing and coordinating everything.
It is customary to attend Yizkor services four times/year to honor our loved ones. Join us this Shabbat morning at 11:30 for a short Yizkor service.
TBS Women's Seder Sun., April 28 at 1:00pm
1. Email Mindy Rubin to RSVP 2. Sign up for food, donations here. $10.00 donation requested for non-members (relatives, Jewish friends)
Would you like to serve on the TBS Board of Directors? Contact Suzi Abramson-Johnson for information. suziaj@gmail.com
Interfaith Gathering Think Globally, Act Locally Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 5:00pm
Hosted by Temple B’rith Shalom
Featuring speakers and music from different religious traditions in the Prescott area.
Let us join together in honor of Earth Day, sharing our love of creation and concern for the protection of our common home.
Support Israel on Friday, May 3 from 4:45-5:30! ~ The Tzedakah Collective ~ Our Religious School students (ages 5-17) are creating displays for non-profits in Israel that need our support. They will explain to you the mission of each organization in hopes that you will donate to their causes. We will have dollar bills to change for larger bills as needed.
Yom HaShoah ~ יום השואה Holocaust Remembrance Day Sunday, May 5 at 1:00pm 1:00-2:00 Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust Documentary about efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust. Beautiful stories from survivors. 2:00-3:00 Program featuring music and poetry Speaker: Esther Littmann
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., Apr. 25 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Discussion; 5:00 Earth Week Program at TBS Fri., Apr. 26 ~ 5:00 Oneg, 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Apr. 27 ~ 10:00 Torah Study, 11:30 Yizkor Sun., Apr. 28 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 11:00 Grief Group; 1:00 Women's Seder Tues., Apr. 30 ~ 9:00 MOB at Wildflower; 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 5:00 Choir Wed., May 1 ~ 10:00 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch
Upcoming TBS and Community Events:
Sun., May 5 ~ 1:00 ~ TBS Yom HaShoah Film and Program
Wed., May 8 ~ 11:00 ~ Women's Book Group: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Sun., May 12 ~ 1:00 ~ Rabbi Nina ~ Psalms and David
Sun., May 12 ~ 2:30 ~ Chevra Kadisha Training with Rabbi Nina (see more info below.) This information & training session is for the curious and for those already wanting to join our local team.
Sun., May 19 ~ 2:00 ~ NAU Klezmer Band Concert at TBS! In celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). Donations to TBS appreciated at the door. TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, May 15 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, May 13.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
TBS May Hike ~ Sun., May 26 at 10:00am Led by Suzanne Solvet / Location TBA
Chevra Kadisha of Northern Arizonainformational and training session. Tahara is the ancient “purification” ceremony to prepare the deceased. It’s called the highest mitzvah. And we’ll discuss being a Shomer—sitting with the deceased while reading Psalms & other texts. For those interested, we’ll end with a Tahara training session. Attending does not commit you to signing up!
Sunday, May 12 2:30pm Temple B’rith Shalom For more information, call Rabbi Nina Perlmutter 928-925-8172
Ping Pong at TBS! Tues., Wed., Thurs., mornings from 10:30-12:00 All levels welcome! We have paddles and balls.
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
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.
Our Tikkun Olam Committee (Repairing the world) will meet on Sun., May 19 at 12:15. Please join us to plan our next year's social action activiites and programs.
Religious School בית ספר דתי
April 28 ~ Sunday School 9:30-11:45
The Tzedakah Collective: The entire congregation participates before services on May 3.
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, April 26. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from April 26-May 2. 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. Sari Benson, cousin of Brian Schanerman Samuel Coy, grandfather of Rachel Coy Ernestine Frankel, father of Linda Frankel Ervin Zane, father of Lloyd Zane Roselle Lipkin, mother of Annie Bernkrant Douglas Steinhauer, husband of Trudy Steinhauer Lillian Wolf, mother of Mike Wolf Rose Ratner, mother of Rob Ratner Marian Levine, grandmother of Rabbi Susan Schanerman Barbara Fischer Moses, sister-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 Jessica Dreifuss, Carol Gilson, Rachel Coy, Arlene Brownie, Vadim Vaynerman, 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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