On Yom Kippur, I like to stay in shul all day with those who feel as I do - that remaining on site adds to the spirituality of the day. If you don't usually stay, I encourage you to try it this year. You can find a quiet spot for a nap, chat with others, take a walk outside, read, meditate, attend one or more of the afternoon programs, or just be.
We are offering 3 afternoon programs. Optional of course.
12:45pm For those seeking a body/mind connection, Ruth Littmann-Ashkenazi will offer a 45 minute guided opportunity to relax on a mat or blanket or towel or chair for gentle stretching. I have done this for years at different congregations. I usually doze off for a few refreshing moments and feel rejuventated afterwards. Bring a mat, etc. and a comfy change of clothes to join us. I promise you will feel better afterwards.
2:15pm Eileh Ezk'rah readings in the machzor. It is traditional to read stories on Yom Kippur afternoon about those who gave their lives in Jewish history to preserve Judaism. We'll read together and share thoughts.
3:00pm Rabbi Nina Perlmutter will lead a discussion: "Learning More about 'G-d' in Jewish tradition." She'll start with a little Jonah, and then invite folks to wrestle with their own thoughts, and to feel okay about doing that even at HHD time, when there’s even more G-d talk, and when it’s hard to figure out where G-d might be with so many challenges in the world now.
And don't forget to bring your bags filled with non-perishables on Yom Kippur Morning and your shofarot to join the final blast at the end of the day. Let's fill the room with Tekiah Gedolah!
There's a tradition to decorate the sukkah with High Holiday cards. Drop yours off at Yom Kippur and they will adorn our new sukkah.
גמר חתימה טובה Rabbi Susan
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. 10 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice, 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Group, 1:00 Drop in Ping pong Fri., Oct. 11 ~ 6:00 Kol Nidre Service Sat., Oct. 12 ~ 10:00 Yom Kippur Services Sun., Oct. 13 ~ 11:00 Grief Group in the Sanctuary Tues., Oct. 15 ~ 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas Wed., Oct. 16 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 11:00 Mussar, 12:00 Adult B'nei Mitzvah Info Session, 12:00 Lunch Bunch Thurs., Oct. 17 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice, 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Group, 1:00 Drop in Ping pong, 1:30 Discovering Judaism Upcoming TBS and Community Events: Friday, Oct, 18 ~ Oneg and lulav shaking in our Sukkah followed by Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary
Monday, Oct. 21 ~ Fressers Dinner! 5:30 at Cracker Barrel, 5707 E State Route 69, Prescott Valley. RSVP to Shari Brooks by Saturday, October 19.
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.
SAVE THE DATE: Thurs., Nov. 28 at 2pm - Don't spend Thanksgiving alone. Thanksgiving potluck at at the home of Si Osgrove. Contact him to rsvp and sign up for a potluck item.siwriter@icloud.com SAVE THE DATE: Sat., May 31 ~ TBS GALA. 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.
Special Events ~ מה חדש
Schedule of Services
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 2:00 Martyrology Reading with Rabbi Susan 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 Arizona 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 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 Yom Kippur is $125.00 per person. 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. 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 will meet on scheduled Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 from mid-October through mid-May. 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 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
Religious School בית ספר דתי Oct. 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.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We will be remembering and thinking of these loved one's during services for the following people this Friday, October 11. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from October 11-17. 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.
Esther Cohn, mother of Dana Cohn. Condolences to the Cohn family
Daniel Kowalsky, grandfather of Danny Kowalsky Maxine Bierman, relative of Hal Bierman Estelle Kowalsky, grandmother of Danny Kowalksy Pauline Harris, mother of Arlene Raskin Bessie Schenk, grandmother of Jim Rubin Bella Miller, grandmother of Dory Magnuson Ruth Wallen, mother of Susan Zane Esther Horowitz, grandmother of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Nathan Rosenberg, relative of Roza Rosenberg Mara Hollon, mother of Jessica Herst 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
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