As we read the news of a possible cease-fire hostage deal as soon as Sunday, we focus on the traditional prayer:
Acheinu: A Prayer for Freeing Captives
Our family, the whole house of Israel, who are in distress, or in captivity — who stand either in the sea or on dry land — may the Omnipresent have mercy on them and take them out from narrowness to expanse, and from darkness to light, and from oppression to redemption, now, swiftly, and soon!
The request is a simple one: God, please bring home the captives. Just as our ancestors were redeemed from Egypt, may they journey from darkness to light — right now. בשלום Rabbi Susan
To offer assistance to the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center and the many congregants who lost their homes, visit this site. https://www.pjtc.net/
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., Jan. 16 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts; 1:30 Discovering Judaism Fri., Jan. 17 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Jan. 18 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Jan. 19 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 11:00 Grief Group Tues., Jan. 21 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 3:30 Gala Zoom Meeting; 5:00 Choir Wed., Jan. 22 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Tanach Today; 5:00 Board Meeting HIKE CANCELLED THIS MONTH. BRRR!!!
Women of TBS! Enjoy High Tea at Hassayampa Inn on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1pm. $34 per person. Dust off your fancy hats and fascinators. RSVP to Robin by Friday January 17, 2025. Seating is limited. Robin Frielich- 928-925-0129 or fdrindwest@yahoo.com
Men of TBS! Enjoy lunch at Red Lobster on Sunday, January 26 11:55am. RSVP to Jeff Brooks by email at jeffbrooks1951@gmail.com Fressers Dinner Out:Wed., Jan. 29 at 5:30 at Prescott Lakes Grill. RSVP to Shari@jbrookswa.com by Sunday, January 26th. We will have a private room of two round tables if there is enough interest.
Hazeltine Theater (formerly PCA) Presents Driving Miss Daisy February 22 at 7pm. 208 N. Marina St. Prescott. $35.88 per ticket. Tickets athttps://www.the-hazeltine.com/. Open seating. Contact Barbara Sussman to RSVP (520-954-5219 or bsussmanr@gmail.com) to arrange to sit together in the theater.
Jewish Short Story Group: Thursdays from 11:00-11:45. 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. Israel Book Discussion Group: Either Saturdays from 9:00-9:45 or Sundays from 12:00-12:45 (depending on group preference.) Stop by Rabbi's office to peruse the group of possible books. Group begins in February. Great Thoughts Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group meets on Thursdays from 12-1. Our book is: 20th Century Jewish Religious Thought~ Edited by Arthur A. Cohen and Paul Mendes-Flohr. Available new or used.
Women's Book Group ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am 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, January 22 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, January 20.
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, Feb. 23 at 11:30am.
February project is supporting PASS: Prescott Area Shelter Services. PASS provides temporary shelter to women and women with children. Guests can stay for up to 90 days. The needs of PASS are great - from personal items to cleaning supplies to household items. A list of suggested items to donate will be available at the temple. Donated items can be brought to TBS throughout the month of February.
Religious School TIKKUN OLAM ACTIVITY - On January 26 we will participate in a clean up for The Coalition for Compassion and Justice. Religious school students and their families will participate in helping to repair the world.
Weekly: Compost pickup (no plastic bags) in the bucket by the TBS entrance by 11am Saturday morning. Contact Lee Nackman at roleenack@yahoo.com
Religious School בית ספר דתי Jan. 19 Sunday School 9:30-11:45 Educating 28 children!
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 remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, January 17. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from January 17 - 23. 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.
Antoinette Kaufman, grandmother of Trudy Steinhauer Joseph Stessel, father of Laury Shayne Walter Gilbert, father-in-law of Leah Gilbert Charles Pollack, uncle of Linda Frankel Wendy Grace, cousin of Shira Hudson Diana Couch, relative of Arlene Brownie Janet Crayne, close friend of Barbara Sussman Justin Flaherty, brother of Gerry Flaherty-Tate Marilyn Gilson, mother-in-law of Carol Gilson Howard (Chaim) Sherry, father of Alan Sherry John Yeakley, husband of Marilynne Yeakley Arlene Fultonderg, cousin of Laury Shayne Esther Cohn, mother of Dana Cohn and founding member of TBS 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, 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
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
Mark Gray, Suzi Abramson-Johnson, Karyn Friend, Charles Plotkin, Peggy McCauley, Laurie Reiner, Carl Shulak, Gloria Hershman, Jeffrey Snell, Mary Sussman, Sue Weiss, Linda Patent, Leslie Adler, Rachel Coy, Vadim Vaynerman, Mike Wolf, 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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