Rabbi's Reflections ~On this 4th of July... Healing Blessing for the US adapted from a poem by Kohenet Ahava Lilith evershYne
May the Divine bless us at this moment in the “Land of the Free” with all of the blessings that we need to heal all of the injustices in this nation that are real.
May the Divine help us to become all we can be –a nation of true peace, social justice and equality...
...where everyone who dwells here receives all that they need to live and love, to grow and thrive, to achieve all their dreams.
...where children are safe, nourished, cherished, can grow and learn in peace.
...where people of all colors, statuses, beliefs and identities are treated equally with great respect and dignity.
...where we honestly confront our past and teach all who need to see that our differences are what can make us such a great democracy.
May this nation and the world heal its bodies, hearts, minds and souls.
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., July 4 ~ TBS closed until 7pm for member gathering in the upper parking lot to nosh and watch the 9pm fireworks. Bring a lawn chair and snacks. BYOB Fri., July 5 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., July 6 ~ 10:00 Shabbat Service Sun., July 7 ~ 9:00 Sunday School Hebrew, 11:30 Israeli Dancing, 1:00 Film ~ Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs Tues., July 9 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas Wed., July 10 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 11:00 Women's Book Group, 12:00 Lunch Bunch Upcoming TBS and Community Events:
Fireworks! ~ 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 14 (offsite), 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
Women of TBS Summer Events Tues., Aug. 20 at 10am ~ Sharlot Hall Tour Sunday, Aug. 25 at 12:30pm ~ Collage Art "Envisioning yourself for 5785"
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, July 17 at 5pm 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, July 15.
Special Events ~ מה חדש
Brighton Beach Memoirs Sunday at 1:00pm Neil Simon's nostalgic look back at his teenage years in Brooklyn.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Sunday, July 28 from 1:00-2:00 at TBS
Paul Rockower, Executive Director The Phoenix Jewish Community Relations Council Topic: Anti-Semitism Update
Mr. Rockower is coming to TBS specifically to address our congregation. Please plan to attend.
Prescott Film Festival July 17-20 Yavapai College Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center TBS has been gifted 50 free tickets! Jewish themed films and other selections. Sign up in the TBS front office to attend any number of the films free during the festival. Clear bag policy (as for sporting events) to gain entrance. Click HEREto view the schedule or pick one up in the TBS lobby.
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!
2024 APPEAL TO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER”S WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Saturday, September 28 GOAL FOR 2024: $3,200 Since 2019 Temple B’rith Shalom congregants, friends and families have supported the “Walk” as Team TBS. GREAT NEWS: AN ANONYMOUS DONOR WILL MATCH DONATIONS UP TO $2,000. Please step up and meet this Donor’s Challenge.
Donate to TEAM TBS: Please click on this Link: http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamTBS Options: Donate To The Team, to a Team Member or Join the Team To Join the Team or be eligible for incentives requires you to Register. (No Requirement to Walk) Incentive example: $100 Donors will receive a commemorative Alzheimer’s Walk Tee Shirt).
Contact information: Lee Nackman, Team Captain 928-717-0813 roleenack@yahoo.com Donating by check contact Lee Nackman for the required Form.
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 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.
Compost pickup (no plastic bags) in the bucket by the TBS entrance by 11am on Saturdays. roleenack@yahoo.com
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, July 14.
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.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome our newest members: Gail Punyen-Davis Sandy Soloy
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 1 Gerry Flaherty-Tate & Jaxon Tate 8 Laurie & Tom Reiner 23 Chedva & Brian Weingart
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in July to:
2 Harold Bierman 9 Si Osgrove 10 Marylyn Clark 14 Linda McPherson
14 Carl Shulak 16 Bill Pokorny 16 Wynndi Dahlin 16 Shirley Grossman
19 David Littmann 22 Jessica Dreifuss 29 Shirley Wolf 31 James Porter
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, July 5. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from July 5-11. 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.
Evelyn Ann Pearlman, aunt of Alexandra Paeff Dr. Lewis Littmann, father of David Littmann Peter Lawrence Goldman, father of Wendy Porter 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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of June. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Sarah Korakas Janet Rifkin- in memory of her father, David Moses and brother, Harry Moses. Also, in memory of her mother-in-law Esther Rifkin and in memory of her father-in-law Max Rifkin. Shirley Goldstein- in memory of Mort Goldstein Steve and Sue Weiss- in honor of Rabbi Susan, Cantorial Soloist Jessica, and Annah- Mikayla for presenting us with an awesome Yizkor service. Janet Rifkin- in appreciation of Rabbi, the temple President, and all of the hard-working board members. Kyle Russ-Navarro Roza Rosenberg- in loving memory of mother, Ester Szajman Anonymous Paul and Harriett Finger- in honor of the choir’s special performance on June 14 and to their talented leader Jessica. It was spectacular.
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Bill and Wynndi Dahlin Jim and Mindy Rubin- In memory of Simon Zipper Richard and Leslie Adler- in memory of Bernard Adler
ONEG FUND: Dan Adler and family
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in June: Annah-Mikayla Sexton and Ed Greenberg Deborah and Jeff Plotkin Linda Frankel and Alan Sherry Harriett and Paul Finger
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.
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Discovering Judaism Thursday, Jan 16th 1:30p to 2:45p Discovering Judaism is an introductory course on Judaism. 1:30-2:45 from October 17 through March 27. Contact Rabbi Susan for the schedule and curriculum. There are books to purchase.
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