Rabbi's Reflections ~ Outreach A recent article in The Courier reported on the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz but failed to mention, anywhere in the article, that it was Jews who were murdered. Disturbed by this, I contacted The Courier (the editor assured me that they printed the article exactly as submitted by Sharlot Hall) and the Exec. Director of Sharlot Hall (who was quite contrite.) The author of the article also reached out. I think everyone understood my concerns.
Perhaps more positively, I will speak this week to the large cast and crew of the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof at Yavapai College. The stage manager/director very much wants her cast to understand the context of the story. I am delighted that she reached out. I look forward to sharing about early 20th century eastern Europe.
It is important that we speak up and we step up when we are asked to defend or explain or enlighten others about Judaism and our people. I hope you agree.
בשלום 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., Jan. 30 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., Jan. 31 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Feb 1 ~ 10:00 Shabbat Service Sun., Feb 2 ~ 9:30 Sunday School Tues., Feb 4 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 5:00 Choir Wed., Feb 5 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Tanach Today
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/. If you purchased your ticket before Jan. 17, it was open seating. If purchased after Jan. 17, it was assigned seating. If attending the show, Contact Barb Sussman at 520-954-5219 or bsussmanr@gmail.com.
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 16 at 1:00pm Presented by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter.
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, February 26 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 24.
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.
The Compost Collection Program is discontinued effective this week. Thank you to those congregants who have supported the program. Currently, the number is insufficient to sustain the program. Since October 2022, over 1,162 pounds of compostable material has been collected. This material has been added to the community wide collection and converted into quality soil for planting use. Questions? Contact Lee Nackman at 928-717-0813 or email roleenack@yahoo.com.
Religious School בית ספר דתי Feb. 2 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 31. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from January 31 - February 6. 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.
Morris Kram, father of Bill Kram Ted Frankel, brother of Linda Frankel Natalie Bernice Plotkin, mother of Jeff Plotkin Beth Susan Laxineta-Platt, aunt of Samantha Opperman Eleanor Koblenz, sister-in-law of Carl Shulak David Stockton, son-in-law of Arlene Brownie 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
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
Tom Reiner, Claudia Ackerman, Mark Gray, Suzi Abramson-Johnson, Karyn Friend, Charles Plotkin, Peggy McCauley, 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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