Trust, Gratitude, Honor, Patience, Order, and Humility are some of the personal character traits that we study in Mussar. The goal is to become more aware of who we strive to be in order to live a meaningful and ethical life.
We delve deeply into our stories as we consider how we might turn real-world situations into opportunities for spiritual growth. Honesty and courage are part of the process. It is not always easy.
I will form a new group of women interested in this kind of personal exploration in May. The next group will meet on Tuesdays at 10am (every other week) for several months. Let me know if you are interested.
בשלום Rabbi Susan
ADL Desert Region Conference on Antisemitism and Hate Friday, April 11 from 9-3 at ASU Tickets are $36.00 and include lunch. Join Rabbi Susan and others for an important day of learning. Register HERE .
Passover Seder Meeting Friday, March 7 at 10:30am Deb Plotkin is hosting a meeting at her house next Friday, March 7 from 10:30-11:30am to discuss Passover seder details. We are in need of people to oversee various details of the seder and need your help! Contact Deb if you can volunteer and attend this meeting at (978) 895-3813.
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., Feb. 27 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion; 12:00 Great Thoughts; 3:30 Gala Co. Meeting Fri., Feb. 28 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Mar. 1 ~ 10:00 Torah Study (not Shabbat Service) Sun., Mar. 2 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 12:00 Religious School Tikkun Olam Project; 12:00 Purim Spiel Cast Rehearsal Tues., Mar. 4 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 5:00 Choir rehearsal Wed., Mar. 5 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Tanach Today
Sun., March 9 at 1pm Adult Ed. ~ The Jewish Side of Bob Dylan In the new movie “A Complete Unknown” the Jewish side of Bob Dylan is almost completely unknown. Tom Brodersen will focus on the Jewish elements of Dylan’s life & music. 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)
Purim Spiel : Sun., March 16 at 1pm. Wild West Theme! Costumes encouraged! Join us for a lively celebration. Contact Rabbi Susan if you can bake or purchase 2 dozen hamantaschen.
San Francisco Yiddish Combo: Sat., Mar. 22 at 4pm. A Klezmer concert from a renowned klezmer band. Admission at the door: $10/adult; $5/children under 18.
Save the Date! Passover Seder Sun., April 13 at 5pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott.
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, March 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, March 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.
Thank you to everyone who donated items for Prescott Area Shelter Services. This is the last week of collection. The items suggested for this week are AAA and AA batteries, computer paper, laundry detergent and personal sized liquid hand soap and lotion.
Religious School בית ספר דתי MAR. 2 Sunday School 9:30-11:45
THE MOB: Men of Brith Shalom Join THE MOB every Tuesday at 9am at the Wildflower to schmooze over a cup of coffee. There is no extra cost or commitment, just a lot fun! Come check it out.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, February 28. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from February 28-March 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.
Pilad Torres, daughter-in-law of Arlene Brownie. Condolences to the Brownie family.
Ralph Pertcheck, brother-in-law of Janet Rifkin Minnie Weiss, grandmother of David Hess Albert Attias, husband of Rolene Attias, grandfather of Heather Balk David Kaplan, husband of Heather Kaplan Martha Raskin, mother-in-law of Arlene Raskin Carl Shulak, partner of Sally Contour 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 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
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, Charles Plotkin, Peggy McCauley, Gloria Hershman, Jeffrey Snell, Mary Sussman, Sue Weiss, Linda Patent, Leslie Adler, Rachel Coy, Vadim Vaynerman, Mike Wolf, Amy Snell Kingslinger, and Rosario Maya.
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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