On Tikkun Leil Shavuot many Jews study from sundown when Shavuot begins until sunrise when the morning service of Shavuot takes place.
This practice originated with the mystics of Safed. One reason given is that the Israelites slept late on the day the Torah was revealed and had to be awakened by Moses. To avoid making that mistake again, we stay awake all night, eager to receive the divine law.
The mystics also thought that the heavens opened at midnight to receive prayers, and Moroccan Jews believe that staying up all night will grant one life in the next year. Some Jews ritually immerse in a mikvah at sunrise, purifying themselves for Shavuot just as the Israelites purified themselves to receive Torah.
There is also the custom of staying up late on the second night of Shavuot to recite the entire book of Psalms (all 150). This is because King David, traditionally identified as the author of psalms, was born and died on Shavuot. (Maybe next year?)
At TBS, our Shavuot observance is from 5:30-9:00ish this Tuesday evening. We begin with an inspiring service filled with poetry and the opportunity for all to physically hold the Torah. Then, after a traditional nosh of ice cream and cheesecake, we welcome Rabbi Nina and Tom Brodersen for learning sessions, a reading of The Book of Ruth led by me, Israeli dancing with Shira, and a short restorative practice with Annah-Mikayla.
Shavuot is, yes it’s true, one of the three major Jewish festivals on the calendar – equal in importance to Sukkot and Pesach. Please join us.
Yizkor will be Wednesday, June 12 at 5:30pm. A short but poignant service to remember those upon whose shoulders we stand. 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., June 6 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Discussion; 4:00 Choir Fri., June 7 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., June 8 ~ 10:00 Tot Shabbat; 10:00 Torah Study Sun., June 9 ~ 9:00 Grief Group; 9:00 Hebrew Practice; 11:30 Israeli Dancing; 1:00 Film ~ You are So Not Invited to My Bar Mitzvah Tues., June 11 ~ 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 5:30 - 9pm Shavuot Service & Program Wed., June 12 ~ TBS Office Closed for Shavuot; 5:30 Yizkor Service
Upcoming TBS and Community Events:
QCIC Performance Songs of the Earth Sun., June 9 ~ 3:00PM Trinity Presbyterian Church 630 Park Avenue, Prescott AZ
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. Blue Steel plays classics, i.e. The Beatles, Elvis, Eagles, etc.
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 Annual Congregational Meeting Save the Date!The TBS Congregational Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 30 at 10am. This meeting is for all Temple B'rith Shalom members who are in good standing. More details to come.
Adult Education ~ חינוך למבוגרים No charge for members
Join us to explore Jewish Kabbalah, Christian Kabbalah, and New Age Kabbalah.
Tom Brodersen, MSJS Sunday, June 16, 1PM
TBS June Hike Sun., June 16 at 8:00am Led by Suzanne Solvet Meet in the Prescott Sprouts parking lot at the section closest to the intersection of Montezuma and Sheldon. We’ll walk the beautiful trail along Granite Creek through downtown to see water, trees and murals. This hike is flat, shaded and only 1.25 miles each way.
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
Compost Collection this weekend June 7 & 8 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.
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, June 16.
Religious School בית ספר דתי Summer Hebrew Classes 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
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 2 Jay and Heather Balk 7 Everett and Jaime Melnick 11 Rabbi Susan and Brian Schanerman 14 Blanche Berkowitz-Jacobs & Richard Jacobs 17 Sue and Steve Weiss 29 Leslie and Richard Adler 29 Robin and Herb Frielich
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in June to:
5 Barbara Sussman 6 Alan Sherry 6 Remi Dreifuss 8 Bryan Scoutos
10 Linda Frankel 11 Robert Borok 15 Ruth Stern 17 Steve Weiss
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, June 7. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from June 7-13. 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.
Melvin Raskin, father-in-law of Arlene Raskin Max Rifkin, relative of Janet Rifkin Norman Steinhauer, brother-in-law of Trudy Steinhauer Mort Goldstein, husband of Shirley Goldstein Lynn Raskin, husband of Arlene Raskin Israel Mishkovsky, grandfather of Al Steinberg June C. Brooks, mother of Jeff Brooks Howard Eugene Herst, father of David Herst, grandfather of Jessica Herst 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
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 Rolene Attias, Leslie Adler, Janet Crayne, 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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of May. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Leah Gilbert- in memory of mother, Agnes Banen and mother-in-law, Carolyn Gilbert. Alan, Jess, Mira, Orli, and Dalia Littmann- in honor of Esther Littmann Paul and Harriett Finger- In honor of Suzanne Solvet for leading us on a wonderful hike Marty Keller
BROHNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- in memory of Abraham Nackman, father of Lee Nackman and Helene Zive, sister of Roberta Nackman Saba Dov Bear Kravitz- in honor of Benjamin Kravitz’s 7th birthday and in honor of Mathilda’s 10th birthday
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Suzanne Solvet- in memory of Armand Solvet Jeff and Shari Brooks- In Appreciation of Esther Littmann for her fascinating information and outstanding presentation at the Yom HaShoah program and in honor of Esther and David’s anniversary. Rich and Leslie Adler- in memory of Milton Maurer
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in May: Religious School Families Jeff and Shari Brooks Suzy Curry Jim and Mindy Rubin and Sue Robyn Richie and Claudia Ackerman
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