It was during the Tony Awards on Sunday evening (my favorite awards show) that one of the winners quoted the Talmud during her acceptance speech.
“You are not obligated to complete the work,” Shaina Taub, the writer, director and star of the musical Suffs, said as she accepted the award for best score. “But neither are you free to abandon it.”
During three hours of glorious musical numbers from this year's best Broadway shows, this was the moment I will remember. In the midst of gorgeous gowns and unforgettably staged Broadway showstoppers, my Jewish heritage spoke to me loudly and proudly.
Viewing the world through Jewish eyes always surprises and delights me. 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 20 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Discussion Fri., June 21 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., June 22 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., June 23 ~ 9:00 Hebrew Practice for children; 10:00 Tikkun Olam Committee Meeting Mon., June 24 ~ 4:30 Folk Song Sing Along Tues., June 25 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas Wed., June 26 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch; 5:30 Fressers Dinner
Upcoming TBS and Community Events:
TBS Tikkun Olam Committee Meeting(new members always welcome) ~ Sun., June 23 at 10:00am. Prism Pride Picnic ~ Saturday, June 29 from 12:00-2:30pm. Join Rabbi Susan at our table to meet and greet Jewish folks in the Prescott community. Granite Creek Park (behind Sprouts).
Fireworks and More! ~ Thursday, July 4 starting at 5:00pm. Members only event in our parking lot. Bring meat to grill, lawn chairs, a side or dessert to share, and byob. Fireworks at Watson Lake start at 9:00pm. Great view!
Grief Group Meetings (new participants welcome) ~ Sundays at 9:00am on July 7, August 4
Israeli Dancing with Shira ~ Sundays at 11:30 July 7, August 11
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 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.
Special Events ~ מה חדש
Fresser's Dinner at Red White and Brew Wednesday, June 26, at 5:30pm RSVP by Monday, June 24 to Shari Brooks at Shari@jbrookswa.com
Details coming soon: Honey from the Heart TBS Fundraiser Send bottles of honey with Rosh Hashanah greetings to family and friends.
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 pick-up 6/21-22 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 6-23, 7-7, 7-21, 8-4, 8-18 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.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, June 21. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from June 21-27. 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.
Nathan Goldberg, father of Blanche Berkowitz-Jacobs Ruth Rubin, mother of Jim Rubin William Bycer, father of Jay Bycer Gayle Flaherty, relative of Gerry Flaherty-Tate Michael Friend, brother-in-law of Laurie Reiner 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 Linda Patent, Leslie Adler, Janet Crayne, 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
Give Back to TBS! We are so grateful for your kindness and generous giving to Temple B'rith Shalom. Your contributions help Temple B'rith shalom to thrive and ensure a home for Jews in the Quad City area.
If you would like to make a donation now, click here. Did you know you could can give back to TBS at no additional cost to you simply by shopping at Frys? For more information, click here.
Shavuot Service and Program Sunday, Jun 1st 5:00p to 8:00p Dairy and Fruit Nosh and will feature special Guest, Seth Rachlin, Anti-Defamation League Desert Region Board Chair.
Seth will speak on antisemitism in the US and in Arizona. Questions and Discussion will follow. Children and Adults 12 and Older. RSVP is kindly requested.
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