One of my continuing goals is to encourage the arts at TBS. Fine art, music, theater, dance, craft and anything that invites spirituality and connection with Judaism through art is a primary way we enrich our lives.
This spring, join us at the Purim Spiel, a presentation on the music and life of Bob Dylan, and an afternoon performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Our craft group meets every Tuesday at 1:00pm. We have a choir and a band. Israeli dancing returns in May. Our Gala will feature a local band and dancing.
ShabbArt is a program that I created many years ago to invite congregant artisans to display a piece or two of their art at a special oneg before a Friday Shabbat service. If you would bring a piece or two, let me know and we'll schedule a Friday for this program. Such a lovely way to welcome Shabbat with art.
בשלום Rabbi Susan
TBS Volunteers Needed to Answer Phones and Greet Do you have 2 hours (10:45-12:45) on either Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to volunteer at TBS? Answering the phone Greeting folks at the door Helping with small clerical tasks Contact Jessica ( office@brithshalom-az.org ) for more info.
Passover Seder Meeting Friday, March 7 at 10:30am Deb Plotkin is hosting a meeting at her house 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., Mar. 6 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., Mar. 7 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Mar. 8 ~ 9:30 Tot Shabbat; 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Mar. 9 ~ 9:30 Sunday School, 1:00 Adult Ed with Tom Brodersen Tues., Mar. 11 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 11:30 Discovering Judaism discusses Night by Elie Wiesel; 1:00 Crafters Wed., Mar. 12 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 11:00 Women's Fiction Book Group; 12:00 Tanach Today 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)
Sun., Mar. 23 ~ 1pm Prescott Fire Department Talk at TBS on fire prevention, fire safety and information pertaining to the upcoming wild fire season and how we can be prepared.
Wed., Mar. 26 at 5:30 Fressers Dinner at Streets of New York. RSVP to Shari at shari@jbrookswa.com
Sun., Apr. 13 at 5pm: Passover Sederat 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.
The Jewish Side of Bob Dylan Sun., March 9 at 1pm
Join Tom Brodersen for a fascinating exploration of Bob Dylan's psyche and life.
May your heart always be joyful. May your song always be sung.
WILDWEST PURIM SPIEL! Sun., Mar. 16 at 1:00pm
Featuring the Not-Ready-for-Purim Players, the Mazeltones Band, the Choir, and the Sunday School.
Wear your cowboy hat and flannel shirt and be ready to laugh and boo!
Save the date for Temple B'rith Shalom's Gala on May 31, 2025. Join us for an unforgettable night of entertainment, live and silent auction, delicious food and great company! Be sure to tell your friends about this wonderful evening! All proceeds will benefit TBS.
We are in the process of procuring items for our live and silent auction. Do you own a business or know a friend who owns a business? Perhaps you own a high-end item that you would be willing to donate to the gala? Some suggestions include restaurant meals, haircuts, jewelry, excursions, and trips.
We need your help to make our Gala a huge success! If you have an item to donate, please email a picture, description and a retail value of that item to our Gala chair, Suzi Abramson-Johnson at suziaj@gmail.com
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! Here is what we collected! PERSONAL HYGIENE: 12 large hand lotion, 2 hand soap, 1 body wash, 17 toothbrushes, 32 maxi pads, 1 large mouth wash, 368 tampons, 1 package baby wipes, 8 deodorants, 11 liquid eye liners, 66 razors, 6 combs, package emory boards, 1 large shampoo, 1 large conditioner, 1 bag assorted personal hygiene items, assorted small hand lotions, liquid soap, 1 large body liquid body soap CLOTHING: 4 pairs flannel pajamas, 4 bathrobes, 3 pairs sneakers CLEANING SUPPLIES: 1 200 oz laundry detergent, 1 95 package Lysol wipes, 2 large bleach cleansers, 1 large window cleaner, 2 42 oz laundry detergent, 2 large bathroom cleansers, 3 large toilet cleansers, 1 75 package disinfectant wipes HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: 13 paper towels, 4 toilet paper, 6 pillows, 4 pillow protecters, 1 500 package copy paper, batteries: 48AAA, 44AA KITCHEN SUPPLIES: 725 coffee filters, 1 lge French Vanilla coffee creamer, 1 set silverware, 598 assorted size storage bags GIFT CARDS: 3 $60 Walmart, 4 $25 Texaco (Bennett’s)
Monthly: Prescott Area Shelter Services Dinner. Volunteers cook or purchase their donation and deliver their dishes to the shelter at 5:15pm on the appointed day. Email Annie or call her at (928) 273-5202 before Sunday, March 16. anniebernkrant@gmail.com
Religious School בית ספר דתי MAR. 9 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.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome back our newest member: Ken Epstein
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 5 Roberta and Lee Nackman
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in March to:
Gayle Pokorny 5 Miguel Ramirez 11 Tom Reiner 15 Gabriella Kaplan 16 Ken Thomas 18
Jeffrey Adler 21 Abby Kowalsky-Silvas 21 Josh Caulkins 25 John Jones 25
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, March 7. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from March 7- 13. 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.
William Merwitzer, brother of Bob Merwitzer Gloria Adler, mother of Rich Adler Linda Hochman, close friend of Karin Luedke Donald Frankel, father of Linda Frankel John Funfare, grandfather of Trudy Steinhauer Bernard "Red" Hollander, grandfather of Leslie Hollander Lillian Rabinowitz, mother of Karen Bergman Sam Rifkin, brother-in-law of Janet Rifkin Pilad Torres, daughter-in-law of Arlene Brownie 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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of February. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Janet Rifkin- In memory of sister-in-law Pearl Pertcheck, sister-in-law Toby Pertcheck, and brother-in-law Ralph Pertcheck. Roza Rosenberg- In memory of mother-in-law Betty Rosenberg and brother Eli Josel Szajman Bob and Belle Merwitzer- In honor of Richie and Claudia’s 50th anniversary Roza Rosenberg- Congratulations to Richie and Claudia Ackerman on their 50th anniversary Michael Sperling- In honor of Richie and Claudia’s 50th wedding anniversary Suzi Abramson-Johnson and Phil Johnson- In honor of Richie & Claudia's 50th wedding anniversary and vow renewal and in honor of Bard Schatzman’s 75th birthday. Janice Reed- In memory of father, Wilbur Reed Richie and Claudia Ackerman- In appreciation of Allee Steinberg’s seamstress help. Trudy Steinhauer- In memory of Shirley McDonald, sister of Sue Weiss Suzanne Solvet- In honor of Bard Schatzman’s 75th birthday Pimentel Family- In honor of Bard Schatzman’s 75th birthday Jeff and Shari Brooks- In honor of Bard Schatzman’s 75th birthday and in memory of Carl Shulak Barbara Sussman- In memory of Carl Shulak Rabbi Nina Perlmutter and Tom Brodersen- In memory of Carl Shulak Mary Regal- In memory of Carl Shulak Deb and Jeff Plotkin- In memory of Carl Shulak Leah Gilbert- In memory of Carl Shulak Michael Sperling- In memory of Carl Shulak and Bonnie Sperling Laurel and Michael Ginsburg- In memory of Carl Shulak Richie and Claudia Ackerman- In memory of Carl Shulak Janet Rifkin- In memory of Carl Shulak and wishing a speedy recovery to Mark Gray Annie Bernkrant- In memory of Carl Shulak Esther and David Littmann- In memory of Carl Shulak
GALA 2025: Lee and Roberta Nackman Esther and David Littmann BROHNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- In memory of Robert and Frances Zive, parents of Roberta Nackman
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- In memory of Carl Shulak
ONEG FUND: Robert Eaton- In memory of father, Robert Harrison Eaton
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in February: Robert and Robin Borok Bard Schatzman & Linda Mast Karin Luedke & Linda McPherson Karen Bergman and Trudy Steinhauer
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