Several of you have asked if we can talk about Israel at TBS. Of course we can. I talk about Israel a lot. I value speaking to those who read books about Israel, listen to podcasts, tune in to speakers who know more than we read in US newspapers, and delve into media sources that seem to be in the know. Like you, I am frequently confused by what happens in Israel.
If you are also eager to learn more in a safe and civil setting, join our upcoming book group. We'll schedule it on Sunday mornings at 10am May 18, 25; June 15, 22; July 6 so that working folks can join us. I anticipate 5 sessions depending on the book we select.
It's more about our conversations than about the book we read but I like to have a context for our discussions.
Books on my shelf or do you have a book to suggest? *Can we talk about Israel? by Daniel Sokatch *The genius of Israel : the surprising resilience of a divided nation in a turbulent world by Dan Senor *Letters to my Palestinian neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi *My promised land by Ari Shavit *The ten big anti-Israel lies and how to refute them by Alan Dershowitz בשלום Rabbi Susan
Thank you to Roza Rosenberg for taking the Tuesday volunteer spot (10:45-12:45). We still need volunteers on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can share the job if you and another person want to split the 2 hour shift or take weekly turns. Contact me or Jessica for more info.
Mazel Tov to Rebecca Caulkins who will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Mar. 22 at 10am. Rebecca is a 7th grader at Heritage Middle School. She enjoys spelling, reading, writing, basketball, and friends. Rebecca's mitzvah project is raising money for animals at Heritage Park Zoo. Donate: Use either of these links to support Rebecca’s Mitzvah Project: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-rebeccas-mitzvah-project https://tinyurl.com/RebeccasMitzvahProject
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. 20 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., Mar. 21 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Mar. 22~ 10:00 Bat Mitzvah of Rebecca Caulkins; 4:00 Klezmer Concert Sun., Mar. 23 ~ 1:00 Prescott Fire Department Talk Tues., Mar. 25~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 11:30 Discovering Judaism: Jewish beliefs about death; 1:00 Crafters Wed., Mar. 26 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Tanach Today
Sun., Mar. 23 ~ 1pm Prescott Fire Department Talkat TBS on fire prevention, fire safety and information pertaining to the upcoming wild fire season and how we can be prepared.
Wed., Mar. 26 ~ 5:30 Fressers Dinner at Streets of New York. RSVP to Shari at shari@jbrookswa.com
Sun., Apr. 13 ~ 5pm Passover Sederat Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. Sign up starts next Wednesday on this newsletter.
Tues., Apr. 15 ~ 5pm Women's Seder. Sign up starts in 2 weeks on the newsletter.
Women's Book Group ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am Wed., May 14 ~ The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish (historical fiction)
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, April 16 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, April 14.
KLEZMER CONCERT AT TBS!
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 AT 4:00PM AT TBS Admission at the door: $10.00/adult; $5.00/child under 18
The San Francisco Yiddish Combo (SFYC) presents their unique blend of everything that is Klezmer, mixed with years of experience in the jazz, blues, and folk.
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025 1 PM TO 4 PM WOMEN OF TBS PRESENT: MAHJ LITE TOURNAMENT $10 PER PERSON; PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT TBS PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE 2025 MAHJ CARD & BE ABLE TO PLAY A GAME WITHIN 20 MINUTES. INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED ONLY, PLEASE REFRESHMENTS AND PRIZES / LIMITED ENROLLMENT CO-CHAIRS: LAURY SHAYNE, SHARI BROOKS Registration Form HERE.
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.
Religious School בית ספר דתי MAR. 23 Spring Break! 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, March 21. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from March 21-27. 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.
Syble Sussman, mother of Barb Sussman Abraham Buryachenko, father of Laura Men Yetta Malkin Patent, grandmother of Linda Patent Harry Ellen, father of Judy Baletin George Bereznick, father of Robin Frielich Ben Wolf, father of Mike Wolf Daniel Glenn Luedke, son of Karin Luedke Charles Jones, father of Pam Jones Libby Mills, wife of Stuart Mills, mother of Allison Stahl Barbara Fruchter, mother of Alan and Amy 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
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