We are a musical congregation. We sing with energy and enthusiasm during services. We learn new melodies quickly and appreciate the value of music in prayer.
There are so many simple and beautiful Jewish melodies and chants that we don't incorporate in our services because, well, we don't have time.
If you think it would be enjoyable to meet occasionally to learn and sing simple Jewish melodies played on the guitar, let me know. Kind of a create-your-own harmonies, fill the room with melody experience.
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., May 23 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Discussion Fri., May 24 ~ 5:00 Oneg, 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., May 25 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., May 26 ~ 10:00 TBS Hike Tues., May 28 ~ 9:00 MOB at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 5:00 Choir Wed., May 29 ~ 10:00 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch; 5:30 Fressers at Gabby's Grill
Upcoming TBS and Community Events:
Shavuot Tues. 5:30pm-9pm June 11 ~ Save the date.
Winey Cats Winery ~ Sat., June 15 ~ 12:30-3:00 RSVP to Ruth Stern by Wednesday June 12th (805 657-7444 or ruthsstern@msn.com). 2515 N Road 1 E, Chino Valley. Feel free to bring a nosh for yourselves or to share. Winey Cats serves wine and beer. Blue Steel live music begins at 12:30.
Grief Group Meetings (new participants welcome) ~ Sundays at 9:00am on June 9, July 7, August 4
Israeli Dancing with Shira ~ Sundays at 11:30 June 9, July 7, August 11
Adult Ed with Rabbi Nina and Tom Brodersen ~ Sundays at 1:00 June 16 ~ Tom Brodersen: Kabbalah in America July 14 ~ Rabbi Nina: TBA
TBS Tikkun Olam Committee Meeting (new members always welcome) ~ Sun., June 23 at 10:00am
Women's Book Group ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am July 10 - Irena’s Children by Tilar J. Mazzeo Sept., 11 - A strange Death by Hillel Harkin Nov., 13 - Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, June 5 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, June 3.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
Madonna did not bring Kabbalah to America! Jews-and Christians- have been studying Kabbalah in America since colonial times. We will also explore how to distinguish Jewish Kabbalah from Christian Kabbalah & New Age Kabbalah.
Tom Brodersen, MSJS Sunday, June 16, 1PM
Fressers Dinner at Gabby's Grill Wed., May 29 at 5:30pm. RSVP by May 27 to Shari Brooks at shari@jbrookswa.com
TBS May Hike ~ Sun., May 26 at 10:00am Led by Suzanne Solvet
Meet at the Highland Center parking lot - 2 miles south of Costco on Walker Road, left side of the road. We’ll be hiking south on trail 305 for approximately 2 miles before turning around to return the same way. This area is very green with lots of trees and a few small hills.
TBS has the opportunity to bring Paul Rockower, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix to TBS to deliver a presentation on anti-Semitism and strategies. If there is enough interest, we will schedule this presentation for Sunday, July 28 from 1-2pm. Please email Rabbi Susan by June 1 if you would plan to attend.
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, offer rides, provide meals, and more. Do what you are comfortable doing to help congregants in need.
Tikkun Olam ~ תיקון עולם
Co-Chairs Amber Caulkins and Allee Steinberg
Next meeting: Sun., June 23 at 10am
There is NO compost collection this week due to the holiday weekend. 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 Summer Hebrew Classes - contact Rabbi Susan for dates August 25 ~ Sunday School 9:30-11:45 Registration packets available in the lobby.
THE MOB: Men of Brith Shalom Join THE MOB every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower to schmooze over a cup of coffee.
Volunteers Wanted! Thank you for the many ways you give back to Temple B'rith Shalom. It truly takes each of us to do our part to allow TBS to thrive. Please take a few minutes to fill out this form below on the ways you can help out and volunteer at TBS. Short Volunteer Form- Please Complete
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, May 24. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from May 24-30. 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.
Yona Mandl, Father of Chedva Weingart Kitty Gould, mother of Joanne Brody Hortense Josepha Strom, mother of Karin Luedke Amy Schutz, cousin of Michael Sperling Kurt Weber, uncle of Laurie Reiner Rachel Golden, cousin of Steve and Sue Weiss Anita Greenberg, sister of Si Osgrove Richard Lilley, brother of James Lilley, uncle of Heather Kaplan Sari Benson, cousin of Brian Schanerman Robert Caulkins, uncle of Josh Caulkins 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
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 Alexandra Paeff, Karyn Friend, Blanche Berkowitz-Jacobs, 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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