Rabbi's Reflections ~ יִשְׂרָאֵל In the midst of the Yamim Noraim the Jewish world is acknowledging the one year anniversary of Oct. 7 and what has happened since. Memorial services, gatherings to share feelings and grief, special prayers and poetry are planned all over the world.
In light of increased attacks over the last two days, we are all watching and listening and reading with increased anxiety and concern.
We will dedicate our Shabbat Service this Friday, Oct. 4 to Oct. 7 and beyond. Join us if you can.
For reliable, current information: The Times of Israel has a daily podcast and news articles. ,שנה טובה Rabbi Susan
From the ADL (Anti-Defamation League): “An October 8th World: The Surge in Antisemitism and the Path Forward” will explore the unprecedented rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide, and the alarming climate of antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses. Webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 12:00 Arizona time. Register HERE .
Selichot 2024 at 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., Oct. 3 ~ 10:00 Rosh Hashanah Services followed by Tashlich Fri., Oct. 4 ~ 5:00 Oneg; 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Oct. 5 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Oct. 6 ~ 10:00 Kever Avot at the TBS cemetery Tues., Oct. 8 ~ 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas; 3:30 Fundraising Co. Meeting, 5:00 Choir Wed., Oct. 9 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch Upcoming TBS and Community Events: Sunday, Oct. 27 1:00-2:30pm ~ The Path to Repair: Jewish Obligations of Tikkun Olam (Description below in the Tikkun Olam section.)
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 or speak to Al 928-273-9551 to help. 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.
Special Events ~ מה חדש
Schedule of Services
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services ~ Wednesday, October 2 at 6pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Rosh Hashanah Services ~ Thursday, October 3 at 10am. Tashlich immediately following the service in the church picnic area. Kever Avot (Cemetery Service) ~ Sunday, October 6 at 10am at Heritage Memorial Park Cemetery. 12000 E Heritage Memorial Ln. Dewey, AZ 86327 Kever Avot is a traditional memorial observance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur when Jews gather at a cemetery to remember their loved ones. Bring cloths and cleaning spray to help us clean the markers.
Kol Nidre Services ~ Friday, October 11 at 6pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Yom Kippur Services~ Saturday, October 12 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. 10:00 Morning services 12:45 Mind/Body Gentle Floor Stretching with Ruth Ashkenazi 3:00 Discussion with Rabbi Nina Perlmutter 4:00 Afternoon services: Mincha, Yizkor, and Ne'ilah
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 .
Yom Kippur Food Drive 1. Only checks payable to Yavapai Food Bank are eligible for Ariona tax credit. Give checks directly to Jeff Brooks. 2. Non-perishable food (canned fish, chicken, beef preferred) 3. Please fill and bring bags of food on Yom Kippur morning. 4. The Brooks Family will match check amounts up to $800.
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
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 engages us 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. Watch this podcast with Rabbi Marcus to learn more about Mussar.
~ 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.
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: Oct. 27 11:45am
Sunday, Oct. 27 1:00-2:30pm ~ The Path to Repair: Jewish Obligations of Tikkun Olam Join us as we delve into the Jewish obligation of Tikkun Olam through a diverse range of texts including Torah, Talmud, and modern literature, to uncover the principles of repair and social justice. We’ll examine how these teachings inspire meaningful action in today’s world, and in healing the planet and our communities. We will also provide more information about the projects our Tikkun Olam committee is focusing on this year.
Weekly: Compost pickup (no plastic bags) in the bucket by the TBS entrance by 11am on Saturdays. Newspaper is needed also (not ads). Please drop them in the compost pail. roleenack@yahoo.com
Monthly: Prescott Area Shelter Services Dinner. Volunteers cook or purchase their donation and deliver their dishes to the shelter at 5:15pm on the appointed day. Email Annie or call her at (928) 273-5202 before Sunday, October 13. anniebernkrant@gmail.com
Religious School בית ספר דתי Oct. 6 and 13 ~ Fall Break 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.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome and welcome back our newest members: Danny Kowalsky, Shannon Silvas and Abby Kowalsky-Silvas Stuart and Libby Mills, and Allison Stahl Janice Reed Melanie Taylor Ralph and Sandy Rabin
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 23 Ken and Janelle Thomas 23 Bob and Belle Merwitzer 30 Georgette and James Lilley
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in October to:
21 Jon Aries 26 Aiden Balk 28 Bruce Hershman 31 Geraldeane Flaherty-Tate
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are saying Kaddish for the following people at Shabbat this Friday, October 4. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from October 4-10. 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.
Emmanuel Lazarus Patent, father of Linda Patent Mara Hollon, mother of Jessica Herst Ralph Elliot Kaiserman, relative of Arlene Brownie Beatrice G. Harris, mother of Dr. Marylyn Clark Marvin Rifkin, husband of Janet Rifkin Joseph Baletin, father of Leith Baletin David Rosmarin, grandfather of Rolene Attias 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
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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of September. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Esther and David Littmann- In honor of Jeff Brook’s birthday Bill Kram- In memory of brother, Charles Kram Dory Magnuson- In memory of grandfather, George Miller Anonymous- In appreciation of Suzanne Solvet for leading the hike at Goldwater Lake. Bill Kram- In honor of Rabbi Susan’s two years of leadership Chedva and Brian Weingart- In memory of mother, Mary Weingart Al and Allee Steinberg- In memory of Shirley Brohner Roza Rosenberg- In memory of Belle Sanders and Jack Freeman Lisa and Mark Drutz- In memory of Shirley and Irving Brohner with warmest memory of their contributions to Temple B’rith Shalom and enormous respect for their accomplishments. Al and Allee Steinberg- In memory of Richard Karolczak Gayle and Bill Pokorny- In loving memory of Shirley Brohner Stephanie Dishal Kyle Russ-Navarro Belle and Bob Merwitzer- In honor of Rabbi Susan and Jessica, Allee and Al Steinberg, Diane and Joe Shrager, Shari and Jeff Brooks, and the hard-working Board of Directors at TBS.
HIGH HOLIDAY DONATION: Richard Karlin - In memory of father, Harry Karlinsky
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Gary and Elaine Raymond- In honor of Tova and Zac’s wedding
BROHNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- In memory of mother, Ida Nackman Wendy and James Porter
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in September: Richie and Claudia Ackerman Ferne Zabezensky and Mireille Perrot Jessica Herst Suzy Curry
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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Jewish Short Story Group Thursday, Feb 13th 11:00a to 11:45a Read (in advance) two short stories each week and join us to discuss. Purchase The Oxford Book of Jewish Stories (available new or used.) 52 stories from famous international and American Jewish authors dating from the 18th century. First session on Jan. 30. A wonderful way to look at Jews and Judaism through the lenses of great Jewish writers. Contact Rabbi Susan to join the group.
Great Thoughts Book Discussion Group Thursday, Feb 13th 12:00p to 1:00p Thursdays from 12 to 1. New book begins March 28th
Words the Hurt, Words that Heal, by Joseph Telushkin Revised Edition 2019.
Women of TBS Event Friday, Feb 14th 12:30p to 1:00p Barbara Sussman - Valentines Day Songs and Flowers - Willow Wind Residence. Just show up and you'll be given a song sheet. Bring a few flowers if you can for the residents.
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