Rabbi's Reflections ~ Rabbi Harold Schulweis z'l...
"Think ought. Not what is a Jew, but what oughta Jew to be. Not what is a synagogue, but what oughta synagogue to be. Not what prayer is, but what prayer oughtto be. Not what ritual is, but what ritual oughtto be.
Focus from is to ought, and our mindset is affected. Is faces me toward the present; ought turns me to the future. Ought challenges my creative imagination, opens me to the realm of possibilities, and to responsibilities to realize yesterday’s dream.
Ought and is are complementary. Without an is, the genius of our past and present collective wisdom is forgotten. Without an ought, the great visions of tomorrow fade.
Ought demands not only a knowledge of history but of exciting expectation. Is is a being, ought is a becoming. Ought emancipates me from status quo thinking. Ought is the freedom of spirit. Ought we not Ought?"
~ Rabbi Harold Schulweis (1925-1914)
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., Sept. 19 ~ Programs cancelled Fri., Sept. 20 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Sept. 21 ~ 10:00 Torah Study; 11:45 Challah Baking (Class Full) Sun., Sept. 22 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 1:00 Adult Ed with Tom Brodersen Tues., Sept 24 ~ 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 5:00 Choir Wed., Sept 25 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch Upcoming TBS and Community Events:
Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1pm ~ Astrology in Jewish Tradition Adult Ed with Tom Brodersen
SAVE THE DATE: Thurs., Nov. 7 from 4-7pm ~ Support TBS and enjoy a meal at Panera.
SAVE THE DATE: Sat., Nov. 9 at 6pm ~ Jewish Jeopardy FUNdraising Evening at TBS. Food and games. Details coming soon.
Women's Book Group ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am Nov., 13 - Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Tuesday, October 15 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, October 14.
Special Events ~ מה חדש
Schedule of Services
Selichot ~ Saturday, September 28. Dinner at 5pm, services at 6pm at Temple B'rith Shalom.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services ~ Wednesday, October 2 at 6pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Rosh Hashanah Services ~ Thursday, October 3 at 10am. Children's programming during part of the morning service. Tashlich immediately following the service in the church picnic area. Kever Avot (Cemetery Service) ~ Sunday, October 6 at 10am at Heritage Memorial Park Cemetery.
Kol Nidre Services ~ Friday, October 11 at 6pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Yom Kippur Services~ Saturday, October 12 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Morning services are at 10am. Children's programming are part of the morning service. Early afternoon programming TBA mid-September. Afternoon services: Mincha, Yizkor, and Ne'ilah begin at 4pm.
A potluck-style break-the-fast meal will take place at the conclusion of Yom Kippur services. This meal is open to anyone who contributes a meal to our potluck. Stay tuned for more information to come.
Trinity Presbyterian Church is located at 630 Park Ave. Prescott, AZ 86303
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.
Are you unaffiliated and interested in attending Temple B'rith Shalom's High Holiday Services? The Board of Directors, Rabbi Susan Schanerman and Cantorial Soloist, Jessica Dreifuss are happy you have chosen Temple B’rith Shalom for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Temple B’rith Shalom is a small synagogue that supports spirituality and provides a strong Jewish presence in the Quad Cities. Financial support is essential for us to provide High Holiday services and spirituality to our members, our Jewish community and non-members.
The non-member ticket price for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is $125.00 per person per holiday. Children and College students are welcome at no charge. If you decide to become a member at Temple B'rith Shalom by December 31, 2024, the cost of your ticket(s) will be applied to your membership. To reserve your spot and obtain your tickets or for more information on membership, please email or call the office at 928-708-0018. We will be checking tickets at the door. No tickets are required for Temple B'rith Shalom Members
Source of All: Comfort them, hold them close. They have been called to leave us. To enter Your eternal embrace.
Submit your loved one's names by Tuesday, September 24
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.
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. 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 Sat., Sept. 28 ~ Walk for Alzheimers: Join the TBS Team by donating and optionally joining the walk. https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=870769&pg=team&fr_id=17442
Religious School בית ספר דתי Sept. 22~ Sunday School 9:30-11:45 Now serving 25 children!
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.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, September 20. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from September 20-26. 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.
Shannon Ray Jones, brother of Pam Jones Nathan Yaffe, step-grandfather of Robin Frielich Leon Strauss, father of Ruth Stern Betty Litwin Strauss, mother of Ruth Stern Shirley Brohner, founding member of Temple B'rith Shalom Kay Germano, aunt of Phil Johnson 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
Heather Balk, Jeffrey Snell, Mary Sussman, 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
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.
Wise Aging Class Thursday, Dec 11th 11:15a to 12:30p Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience & Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thai. Book must be purchased by the first class. Read Chapter 1 for Dec. 4
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