Rabbi's Reflections ~ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AT TBS!!! Over 20 children attended Religious school on Sunday as we began the new year. What joy to have children in the building laughing and learning and doing Jewish!
And, then we gathered to create Visioning 5785 boards and cards. Another great Sunday at TBS!
L'shalom, Rabbi Susan ASU Jewish Studies offers Zoom Webinar lectures with distinguished speakers throughout the year. See this link for the upcoming 3 part series on Israel. Registration is always free. ASU JEWISH STUDIES
What a wonderful celebration at TBS this past Friday! Over 100 folks joined us to celebrate Rabbi Susan and TBS. Thank you to all who made donations to strengthen TBS.
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., Aug. 29 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., Aug 30 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Aug 31 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Sept. 1 ~ 8:00 Hike; 9:30 Sunday School Tues., Sept 3 ~ 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 5:00 Choir Wed., Sept 4 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch
Upcoming TBS and Community Events:
What is Lunch Bunch?- On Wednesdays, from 12:00-1:30, we gather to study and discuss and disagree and enjoy great conversation about the books in the Tanach such as Jeremiah, Job, Kings, and more. No prior knowledge required - come check out a great discussion group.
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.
TBS Hike! Sunday, September 1 at 8:00am Please join us at Goldwater Lake for a beautiful, shady and easy hike. Once you pay the $3 fee, follow the map to the Lakeview Pavilion to park
Fun new social group for adults ages 25-55 First meeting Sunday, Sept. 1 at Method Coffee at 10am Are you interested in joining a new social group for adults between the ages of 25-55? Join us at Method Coffee Sunday, September 1 at 10am for our first meeting as we think of a name for our fun group and brainstorm fun activities for us to do!
Special Events ~ מה חדש
TBS WINE TASTING EVENT FUNDRAISER FOR TBS! "An Inspiring Taste of Italy" Private Wine Class at Total Wine in Prescott Sunday Sept 15th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Come sip wine with Rabbi Susan and fellow congregants. Eight Italian wines. $36 per person goes entirely to TBS. Contact Ruth Stern at 805 657-7444 or ruthsstern@msn.com or Jessica or Rabbi Susan to reserve a spot. 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.
Selichot Potluck and Service Saturday, Sept. 28 Potluck at 5:00; Service at 6:00
Selichot offers a taste of the High Holy Days. A short service with familiar melodies, prayers, and readings designed to bring us into the High Holy Day season.
Dear Congregants, Please consider participating in this meaningful act of adding the names of your loved ones into the Temple B’rith Shalom Yizkor booklet. These names imbue the very foundation of our Temple with the love you have for those who have passed. If you would like the names of your loved ones included in this year’s Yizkor Book, please either call Jessica in the office at (928) 708-0018 or fill out this form and return it to the Temple. As is customary, the cost will be $18 per person to have each loved one’s name listed or $180 for as many names as you wish to list. Please return this form by Tuesday, September 24.
May their memories be a blessing. Sincerely, Rabbi Susan Schanerman
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, Sept. 29 at 11:45 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 Sept. 1 ~ Sunday School 9:30-11:45
Wishlist: Amazon Gift Cards to purchase snacks, textbooks, and art supplies for our growing program.
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 30. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from August 30-September 5. 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.
Kay Germano, aunt of Phil Johnson. Condolences to the Johnson Family.
Benjamin Yaffe, stepfather of Robin Frielich Donald David Stern, father of Linda McPherson Muriel Littmann, mother of David Littmann Donald Gruen, father of Wendy Ratner Jack Hess, father of David Hess Leonard Borok, relative of Robert Borok George Miller, grandfather of Dory Magnuson Charles Kram, brother of Bill Kram Randi Chenkin, cousin of Gail Punyen-Davis 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 Cindie Abrahams, Mark Gray, Karyn Friend, Sue Weiss, Linda Patent, Leslie Adler, Janet Crayne, 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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