A passage in Deuteronomy commands the Israelites to destroy the altars and obliterate the names of non-Israelite gods worshipped by other nations who once lived in the land of Israel. “Do not do so to the Lord your God,” the passage concludes (Deut. 12:4.)
Medieval commentator Rashi (and others) understand this verse to prohibit the erasure of the name of God.
Does this apply to God’s name when written in a language other than Hebrew? Many authorities say it does not. And what if "God" is written digitally, on a website or in an email? Some Jews play it safe side and avoid spelling God's name at all - in any language or medium.
Rabbi Alan Lew, z"l, explained: I didn’t want to speak of God without really thinking of or experiencing God. So I used a hyphen to remind me that the word is not the same thing as God.
I spell it out but this is good food for thought for me. For you, as well, I hope.
בשלום 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., Jan. 23 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., Jan. 24 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Jan. 24 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Jan. 26 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 11:45 Religious School Tikkun Olam Project; 11:55 Men of TBS at Red Lobster; 1:00 Women's High Tea at The Hassayampa Tues., Jan. 28 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 11:30 Discovering Judaism - Prayer; 1:00 Crafters; 5:00 Choir Wed., Jan. 29 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 11:00 Mussar; 12:00 Tanach Today; 5:30 Fressers Dinner
Fressers Dinner Out:Wed., Jan. 29 at 5:30 at Prescott Lakes Grill. RSVP to Shari@jbrookswa.com by Sunday, January 26th.
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.
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)
Short Story Group~ Thursday, Jan. 30 at 11:00am. Read the 1st two stories in The Oxford Book of Jewish Stories (available used for less than $10)
Trees in Jewish Teachings & Practices Sunday, February 9 at 1:00pm Presented by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter.
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, February 19 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, February 17.
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. 26 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 24. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from January 24 - 30. 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.
Howard Weingart, father of Brian Weingart Juliet Jacobson, sister-in-law of Janet Rifkin Gilbert Schwartzman, husband of Helen Schwartzman Anna Snell, grandmother of Barbara Sussman Beatrice Claar, aunt of Linda Patent Jack Frye, grandson of Richie and Claudia Ackerman Oscar Leon Greene, father of Richie Ackerman 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
Claudia Ackerman, 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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