Rabbi's Reflections ~ סוכות After many hours of prayer and deep reflection, we venture outdoors this Friday into our brand new sukkah. Thank you for the structure to Richie, Bruce, and Al. Thank you for the decorating to some of our Sunday school families.
Our oneg (weather permitting) will be inside the sukkah. The lulav and etrog will be available.
The sukkah reminds us of the fragility of life. Our foundations may, at times, feel shaky but we persist in reinforcing our metaphorical life structures throughout our lives.
If you cannot join us this Friday, the sukkah will remain standing and decorated through next Thursday so bring a meal or a snack or just yourself and find time to shake the lulav and bless the harvest and our lifelong journey through the desert.
And send me a sukkah photo if you build a sukkah in your backyard.
חגים אוזמנים לששון Rabbi Susan
There are sooo many thank yous for the High Holy Days. So many people donating months and weeks and hours in rehearsals, in the kitchen, shlepping and reshlepping (Al says thanks!), ushering and greeting, arranging for food donations, offering yoga and discussion, creating the beautiful decorative quilts, reading Torah, chanting aliyot and haftarot, reading beautiful poetry, providing the children's programs. It is so much more than just attending services that makes the High Holy Days so meaningful and inspiring. My heartfelt thank you to you all.
Yizkor Book of Remembrance If you placed names in our Yizkor book 5785 and have not picked up your copy yet, please see Jessica or Heather in the office. If you are unable to come to the office, call or email to make other arrangements.
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. 17 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice, 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Group, 1:30 Discovering Judaism Fri., Oct. 18 ~ 5:00 Sukkot Oneg in the Sukkah and Unveiling of the new Jewish Star on our Sign, 5:30 Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary Sat., Oct. 19 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Oct. 20 ~ 9:30 Religious School; 12:30 Israeli Dancing Tues., Oct. 22 ~ 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Yarn Yentas, 2:30 Fundraising Co meeting; 4:00 MazelTones Rehearsal; 5:00 Choir Rehearsal Wed., Oct. 23 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Lunch Bunch; 5:00 Board Meeting Thurs., Oct. 24 ~ 11:00 Hebrew Practice, 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Group, 5:00 Yizkor,6:00 SIMCHAT TORAH Upcoming TBS and Community Events: Fri., Oct, 18 ~ Oneg and lulav shaking in our Sukkah followed by Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary
Mon. Oct. 21 ~ Fressers Dinner! 5:30 at Cracker Barrel, 5707 E State Route 69, Prescott Valley. RSVP to Shari Brooks by Saturday, October 19.
Thurs., Oct. 24 ~ 5:00 Yizkor, 6:00 Simchat Torah Sun., Oct. 20 at 9am ~ Temple (All ages) Hike on The Peavine Trail. Turn onto Sundog Road towards the Humane Society off of Prescott Lakes Pkwy. $3 to park ( cash or credit card ) Flat Trail. Sun., Oct. 27 at 10am ~ Young adults (ages 25-55) hike at Lynx lake followed by lunch at Wildflower. RSVP to Jessica Dreifuss office@brithshalom-az.org
Sun., Oct. 27 1:00-2:30pm ~ Special Program ~ The Path to Repair: Jewish Obligations of Tikkun Olam (Description below in the Tikkun Olam section.)
Thurs., Nov. 7 from 4-7pm ~ Support TBS and enjoy a meal at Panera. See flyer below.
Sat., Nov. 9 at 6pm ~ Jewish Jeopardy FUNdraising Evening at TBS. Food and games. See info below.
Sun., Nov. 10 11-12 Sanctuary ~ Monthly Grief Group. New attendees most welcome.
Tues., Nov. 12 6:30-8:00 ~ Annual Women of TBS Shmooze and Planning Gathering at the home of Shari and Jeff Brooks. RSVP to Shari .
Sat., Nov. 16 at 11:45: Rugelach Baking with Barb Sussman! No charge but bring a cooking sheet and rolling pin. RSVP to Barb at bsussmanr@gmail.com
Sun., Nov. 24 at 1:00: Adult Ed with Rabbi Nina
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 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)
SAVE THE DATE: Sat., May 31 ~ TBS GALA. Details coming...
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.
Jewish Jeopardy ~ Pizza Dinner Included! Brian Schanerman is our Alex Trebek! Five Jeopardy teams will form with 7 members per team. Gift cards to the winning team! Jewish trivia for all adult ages.
Silent Auction Do you have NEW or VERY GENTLY USED items that are searching for a home? A decorative dish? A small kitchen appliance? A pretty scarf? Garden ornaments and small tools? A gift card? Uniquely crafted soap? A healthy potted plant? Etc. Etc. We’re raising money for TBS by donating attractive and useful items that members can purchase and enjoy.* · Bring donations to TBS on any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm or before any Friday evening Service. Fill out a simple BID SHEET – provided by TBS - for each item. The Auction Committee will decide on the Opening Bid. · Bidding begins Tuesday, October 22 and continues during our Jewish Jeopardy FUNdraiser! The highest bidder wins and pays with a check or cash to take their treasure(s) home the same evening! *Items must be clean and in good condition! Estimated original value no less than $10, please! QUESTIONS: Call Esther Littmann at 248-534-5874 or email: esther_littmann@hotmail.com
Support TBS and enjoy a meal at Panera!
Thursday, November 7 from 4-8pm.
Simply present this flyer and purchase a meal. 25% of all proceeds will go to TBS.
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.
Saturday Fundraiser for LASER (Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness) LASER provides safe shelter for barn animals during evacuations in Yavapai County and provides information for emergency preparedness. Visit the website for details about the event.
Weekly:There will be No Compost pickup this Week. Compost will restart the weekend of October 26th. 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. 20 Sunday School 9:30-11:45 Educating 27 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, October 18. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from October 18-24. 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.
John Yeakley, husband of Marilynne Yeakley. Condolences to the Yeakley family 435 South Yuma Drive Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Esther Cohn, mother of Dana Cohn and founding member of TBS. Condolences to Dana Cohn and family 336 South Cortez, Prescott 86303
Ruth Shulak, mother of Carl Shulak Edna Grace Zoraster, aunt of Karin Luedke Ethel Marie Eaton, mother of Robert Eaton Don Weber, cousin of Laurie Reiner Freda Pearlman Novack, mother of Alexandra Paeff Bella Perlmutter, relative of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter David Allen Borok, relative of Robert Borok 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
Lee Nackman, 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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