The Midrash relates that King David was anguished when he foresaw the destruction of the Holy Temple and the cessation of the offering of the sacrifices. “How will the Jews atone for their failings?” he wondered.
God replied: “When suffering will befall the Jews because of their failings, they should gather before Me in complete unity. Together they shall confess the Selichot, and I will answer their prayers.”
SEH-LEE-CHOAT is the start of the High Holy Days and at TBS it is an evening of good food followed by a short musical service.
Traditionally, the Selichot service begins at midnight but, well, at TBS we begin this Saturday at 6:00pm after a 5:00pm potluck for those who have signed up (or who contact Shari Brooks by Friday ~ Shari@jbrookswa.com.) That way, our children can attend and we aren't all asleep during the service. I've experienced late night Selichot services and they aren't easy.
It may sound like too much to attend a service before Rosh Hashanah but it's important to dedicate time to prepare ourselves mentally before we begin the serious prayers of the Yamim Noraim.
Shanah Tovah, 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., Sept. 26 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice; 12:00 Great Thoughts; 1:00 Ping Pong Drop-In Fri., Sept. 27 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Sept. 28 ~ 9:30 Alzheimer's Walk; 10:00 Torah Study; 5:00 Selichot Potluck; 6:00 Selichot Service Sun., Sept. 29 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 11:45 Tikkun Olam Meeting Tues., Oct. 1 ~ 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 5:00 Choir Wed., Oct. 2 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 6:00 Erev Rosh Hashanah Services at Trinity Presbyterian Church Upcoming TBS and Community Events: 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 Wed., Jan. 8 ~ The Jew Store by Stella Suberman (memoir) Wed., Mar. 12 ~ The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict (biography) Wed., May 14 ~ The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish (historical fiction)
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, October 23 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 21.
Schleppers Needed - Call Al 928-273-9551 to help.
Sat., Sept. 28 at 3:30pm at TBS Selichot table and chair set-up and take-Down after the service
Wed., Oct. 2 at TBS and Trinity Presbyterian Time TBA Help load the trailer at TBS and set up for Erev Rosh Hashanah at the church.
Thurs., Oct. 3 at Trinity Presbyterian Move ark and accessories to church storage room right after Rosh Hashanah morning service.
Fri., Oct. 11 at Trinity Presbyterian Time TBA Reset for Kol Nidrei.
Sat., Oct. 12 after Break Fast at Trinity Presbyterian Break down and trailer loading.
Got a Bulletin Board? Help us publicize TBS by posting a HH flyer. Take one or more from the office.
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. Afternoon Programming will include a discussion with Rabbi Nina and a mind-body stretching/prayer experience with Ruth Ashkenazi. Afternoon services: Mincha, Yizkor, and Ne'ilah begin at 4pm.
Trinity Presbyterian Church is located at 630 Park Ave. Prescott, AZ 86303
Saturday, October 12 Following Yom Kippur Afternoon Services Sign up for the dairy and fish potluck HERE .
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.
The Deadline has been extended to Friday, September 27
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
Fall Adult Ed Classes at TBS ~ בית מדרש
Contact Rabbi Susan to sign up. No charge for TBS members.
~ Discovering Judaism is an introductory course on Judaism for anyone who wishes to learn more. The course meets on scheduled Thursdays 1:30-2:45 from October 17 through March 27. Contact Rabbi Susan for the schedule and curriculum. There are books to purchase.
~ Women's Mussar is a program designed to engage participants in developing personal awareness and effecting deep growth. The course will meet on scheduled Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 from mid-October through mid-May. For new and returning students of Mussar. Class is limited to 8 women. Required Text: The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar by Greg Marcus.
~ Adult B'nei Mitzvah Study will meet on scheduled Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00. For adults who have not had a formal bar or bat mitzah experience. Information meeting on Wed., Oct. 16 at noon. Service planned for summer 2025.
~ Ongoing Study: 10:00-11:30 Saturday Torah; 12:00-1:30 Wednesday Tanach Study; 11:00-11:45 Thursday Hebrew Practice, 12:00-1:00 Thursday Great Thoughts Book Discussion, Women's Book Group
~ Monthly Study 1:00-2:30 Sunday Presentations on a variety of topics with Rabbi Nina Perlmutter and Tom Brodersen
~ Special Event Topics and Progams - watch the calendar!
~ Olli Students ~ 3 part "Taste of Judaism" taught by Rabbi Susan at Yavapai College on Thursdays, 2:00-3:00, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14. Details and Registration through Olli.
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. 29 ~ Sunday School 9:30-11:45 Educating 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 27. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from September 27- October 3. 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.
Pauline Siegel, mother of Dory Magnuson Adolph Horowitz, grandfather of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Gertrude Kaufman, mother of Trudy Steinhauer Nathan Frielich, father of Herb Frielich Sigrid "Pinky" Kram, wife of Bill Kram Helen Brody, mother of Richard Brody Rhoda Sherry, mother of Alan Sherry Suzanne Dunbar, aunt of Linda Frankel 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
Carl Shulak, Gloria Hershman, 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.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:00a to 12:00p At Trinity Presbyterian Church. Children's programming during part of the morning service. Tashlich will immediately follow the service in the outside picnic area.
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