Rabbi's Reflections ~ People Love Dead Jews Dara Horn published in 2021 a series of non-fiction essays exploring the exploitation of Jewish history, particularly focusing on the fascination with Jewish deaths rather than respecting the lives and culture of the living Jewish community. The book covers various topics including Anne Frank, Jewish history in places like Harbin, China, and indifference to rising antisemitism.
Our Great Thoughts Thursday (12pm-1pm) group will study this book starting Aug. 29. We read aloud during class. No homework.
Discussions are lively and thoughtful. It's a wonderful way to connect with other congregants and learn about Judaism.
Used copies are available on Amazon and Abe Books and elsewhere. Join us.
L'shalom, Rabbi Susan
If you are able to read 3 verses of Torah during the High Holy Days, please contact me asap. I will provide the text and a recording. We read directly from the Torah on the High Holy Days without a helper sheet.
If you missed our Tisha B'Av observance on Monday evening, we viewed a film released that day and viewed all over the world by Aish.com. Here is the link: October 7: Voices of Pain, Hope and Heroism
You're Invited! What an incredible two years it has been since Rabbi Susan Schanerman stepped into the role as our Spiritual leader of Temple B'rith Shalom.
Join us for a joyful Shabbat Service on Friday, August 23 to Celebrate and Honor Rabbi Susan! We hope you will join us by bringing cards with your personal words of gratitude and thanks to Rabbi Susan. ln addition, please consider donating to Temple B'rith Shalom in Rabbi Susan's honor. Let's show our love and appreciation with our presence and showering Rabbi Susan with cards on Shabbat that evening.
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 Fri., Aug 16 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Aug 17 ~ 10:00 Tot Shabbat; 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Aug 18 ~ 9:00 Sunday School Hebrew; 9:00 Grief Group; 11:30 Israeli Dancing; 1:00 Cryto-Jews Adult Ed with Leah Gilbert Tues., Aug 20 ~ 10:00 Sharlot Hall Tour; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 5:00 Choir Wed., Aug 21 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch
Upcoming TBS and Community Events: Israeli Dancing with Shira ~ Sunday, August 18 at 11:30
Adult Ed:Sunday, Aug. 18 at 1:00pm ~ Conversos and Crypto Jews of New Mexico. Presented by Leah Gilbert ~ The history and unique culture of conversos and crypto Jews – Spain’s Jewish citizens, who were forced to leave their country for not converting to Christianity.
Women of TBS Event ~ Collage Art "Envisioning YOU for 5785" Sunday, Aug. 25 at 12:30pm We will create collages using poster board and magazines or you can make New Years cards. RSVP to office@brithshalom-az.org . Snacks provided. Hosted by Suzy Curry.
Fressers Dinner Group Wednesday Aug. 28 at 5:30pm. Triple Creek Restaurant 300 N Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301 RSVP shari@jbrookswa.com by Monday, August 26th.
Great Thoughts Book Group - Thursdays at 12:00 starting Aug. 29 People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn ~ Award winning book filled with essays that explore how we, and others, look at our past.
Women's Book Group ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am Sept., 11 - A strange Death by Hillel Harkin Nov., 13 - Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, September 18 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, September 16.
New Paper Membership Directories are now available! If you would like a new directory, please see Heather or Jessica in the office. Suggested donation $5.
Special Events ~ מה חדש
TBS WINE TASTING EVENT! "An Inspiring Taste of Italy" Private Wine Class at Total Wine in Prescott Sunday Sept 15th 4:00 - 6:00pm
We will taste 8 premium, hand-selected wines from Italy. The cost is $36 per person. Limited to 30 people. First come first served (and paid). Please contact Ruth Stern at 805 657-7444 or ruthsstern@msn.com to reserve a spot and make arrangements for payment (cash or checks made out to Temple B'rith Shalom). From Total Wine: This event is open to all registered attendees without regard to gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic.
Honey from the Heart TBS Fundraiser
Cost is $15.00 per jar. Shipping is $8.00/order. Order by September 20 to ensure delivery by Rosh Hashanah. Ordering is quick and easy! www.honeyfromtheheart.org/BRI Questions? Contact Ruth Stern at ruthsstern@msn.com
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 From the Talmud: It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it.
Next Meeting: Sunday, Aug. 25 at 11:30 in the library.
Prescott Area Shelter Services (PASS) provides temporary emergency shelter to women, and women with children, in a 19 bed dormitory setting. Guests may stay up to 90 days.
PASS is our TBS August project. Drop off a donation at the temple to support PASS during the month of August: *gift cards to Walmart and Target *M,L,XL,XXL NEW underwear and pajamas *checks made payable to PASS *bulk toilet paper and paper towels Contact Dot Jones for more information: 520-271-7252, jonesdot39@gmail.com August: CCJ Water Drive ~ Drop off a case of water @ 531 Madison Ave. anytime after 5pm.
Weekly: Compost pickup (no plastic bags) in the bucket by the TBS entrance by 11am on Saturdays. roleenack@yahoo.com
Monthly: Adopt-A-Street City: We pick up trash on a monthly basis along Gurley Street from Cortez to San Carlos (1 mile). To participate, please contact Lee Nackman. roleenack@yahoo.com
Religious School בית ספר דתי Last Summer Hebrew Class 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.
Yavapai College Intro to Jewish Studies Tues afternoons Oct. 1 - Nov. 12 2-4pm 7 week Community Ed course (no homework) Tuition $135 In person and available on Zoom Contact Instructor Rabbi Nina Perlmutter (928-925-8172) for more info. Flyers available with more info at TBS.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, August 16. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from August 16-22. 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.
Randi Chenkin, cousin of Gail Punyen-Davis. Condolences to the Punyen-Davis Family
Riley Jones, grandfather of Pam Jones Paula Schanerman, mother of Brian Schanerman Nate Mandelman, relative of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Isaac Schanerman, father of Brian Schanerman Paul Clark, husband of Dr. Marylyn Clark Philip Strom, relative of Karin Luedke Ruth Wilinsky, mother of Belle Merwitzer George Spira, ex-husband of Dr. Marylyn Clark Sam Wallen, father of Susan Zane Ellen Mechanic Schlossmann, cousin of Suzi Abramson-Johnson David Leon Weiss, son of Sue Robyn Henry David Gellerman, ex-husband of Leslie Gellerman 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
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 Karyn Friend, Sue 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
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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