Rabbi's Reflections ~ רוּחָנִיוּת There are so many ways to feel more deeply a sense of spirituality at TBS. For me, spirituality is that strong sense that I am not alone, that there is something greater than me to comfort and guide me through my journey. It is a life goal to become more aware of the inner and outer voice directing and showing me the right path through life.
Judaism provides many tools to enhance our understanding and ability to feel the spirit around us.
If you have not explored these current opportunities at TBS, gift yourself.
1. Friday night Shabbat services at 5:30pm 2. Monthly Shabbat morning services at 10:00am 3. Torah Study on Saturday mornings at 10:00am 4. Tanach Study on Wednesdays at noon 5. Great Thoughts book group on Thursdays at noon 6. Monthly Sunday presentations from Rabbi Nina and Tom Brodersen at 1:00pm 7. Monthly hikes through the beautiful surrounding areas in Prescott (times vary depending on the season)
L'shalom, Rabbi Susan
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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 27 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Discussion Fri., June 28 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., June 29 ~ 10:00 Torah Study, 12:00-2:30 Prism Pride Picnic Sun., June 30 ~ 10:00 Annual Congregational Meeting and Brunch Tues., July 2 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas Wed., July 3 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch Thurs., July 4 ~ 7-9:30 Independence Day Gathering (see below) Upcoming TBS and Community Events: 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). Bring a lawn chair.
Fireworks and More!~ Thursday, July 4 starting at 7:00pm. Members only event in our parking lot. We won't be grilling but bring snacks or dessert 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
Honey from the Heart TBS Fundraiser Send bottles of honey with Rosh Hashanah greetings to family and friends.
Just in time for Rosh Hashanah, we will ship an 8 oz jar of Kosher honey with a personalized card reading: “Shana Tova - Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year.” - signed with your name.
Cost is $15.00 per jar. Order by August 8th for free shipping!
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 Planning Meeting (all invited) Sun., July 28 11:30-12:30
From the Talmud: It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it.
Ongoing projects: Compost pickup (no plastic bags) in the bucket by the TBS entrance by 11am on Saturdays. roleenack@yahoo.com
Monthly PASS (Prescott Area Shelter Services) Sunday dinner. Contact Annie to join the list of providers. anniebernkrant@hotmail.com
Future projects: Prescott Farmers Market Feed Your Neighbors Alzheimers Walk High Holiday Food Pantry Collection PASS building improvement program CCJ - Coalition for Compassion and Justice Educational Videos and Discussions at TBS and more...
Religious School בית ספר דתי Summer Hebrew Classes 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 28. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from June 28-July 4. 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.
Alice Gail Ward Wilson, close friend of Linda Patent Sylvia Coy, grandmother of Rachel Coy Corinne Schwartz, sister of Carl Shulak Beth Areinoff, sister of Abby Areinoff-Harbicht, daughter of Helen Schwartzman David Moses, father of Janet Rifkin Ester Szajman, mother of Roza Rosenberg George Gerber, father of Sally Contour 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
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 David Weiss, Linda Patent, Leslie Adler, Janet Crayne, Blanche Berkowitz-Jacobs, Carol Gilson, Rachel Coy, 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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