Rabbi's Reflections ~ פֶסַח Below is a list of food groups some Jews refrain from eating on the holiday. This may assist you in preparing your contribution to our TBS seder or for your own kitchen.
Bread and other leavened grains Traditionally, the category of forbidden foods on Passover — known as hametz — was defined as the fermented products of five grains: wheat, spelt, barley, oats and rye. This means no bread, rolls, pasta, flour tortillas, or cookies, though there are commercial alternatives for all these made from almond flour or other substitutes.
Rice Rice falls into a category known as kitniyot, which was adopted as an added stringency by Ashkenazi Jews. If you’re Sephardic, or follow the Conservative movement’s 2015 ruling on the subject, then rice is fine on Passover. Other foods in this category are beans, peanuts, corn and lentils. Oils that are derived from those products are also prohibited. Beer and Liquor Beer is made from fermented grain (typically barley). Whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye are all made from fermented grains and are therefore prohibited on Passover. Liquors made from other products — like sugar cane or potatoes — can theoretically be kosher for Passover, though there aren’t many commercially available that are certified as such.
Processed Foods Because processed are made in factories that often produce a wide range of foods, including those traditionally prohibited on Passover, some Jews will only eat packaged foods that are explicitly certified kosher for Passover. The Orthodox Union maintains an extensive online list of approved processed foods as well as a searchable database of processed foods that may be used without a kosher for Passover designation. בשלום Rabbi Susan
Women's Mussar Group begins on Tues., May 13 from 10-11. Meets 2x/month for 6 months. Contact Rabbi Susan to sign up. There is one spot still open. Purchase the book before the first class. The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions by Greg Marcus . New or used.
Thank you to the Jewish Community Foundation for their generosity in providing TBS with a stairway grant. We love our new beautiful stairway!
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., Apr. 3 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion Fri., Apr. 4 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Apr. 5 ~ 10:00 Shabbat Service Sun., Apr. 6 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 12:30 JCF Luncheon at Prescott Resort & Conference Center; 3:00 Fiddler on the Roof! Tues., Apr. 8 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters Wed., Apr. 9 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 12:00 Tanach Today Sun., Apr. 13 ~ 5pm Passover Sederat Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. SIGN UP HERE . Tues., Apr. 15 ~ 5pm Women's Seder. Sign up HERE .
Thursdays from 12-1 starting April 17: Book Study:Miraculous Living by Rabbi Shoni Labowitz. Purchase a copy and join us!
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.
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.
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, April 13. anniebernkrant@gmail.com
Religious School בית ספר דתי APR. 6 Sunday School 9:30-11:45
Tzedakah Collective Shabbat Service Fri., May 2!
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: Bill and Sandy Weiss
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 12 Dan & Terri Adler 12 Sue Robyn & Currie Lee 18 Lloyd & Susan Zane 20 Lauren & James Van Drome 21 Corinne Belsky & Mitch Oppenheim
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in April to:
1 Jordana Oppenheim 2 Lee Berman 5 Bill Weiss 9 Karin Luedke 10 Dot Jones 10 Deborah Plotkin 11 Sara Opitz
14 Carol Gilson 14 Laura Men 15 Bill Abrahams 16 Jim Rubin 18 Trudy Steinhauer 21 Laury Shayne 21 Dr. Ralph Rabin
23 Robin Frielich 24 Heather Balk 27 Reed Opperman 28 Rolene Attias 28 Trevor Schuck 29 Luke Opperman 30 Phil Johnson
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, April 4. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from April 4 - 11. 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.
Celia Steinberg, mother of Al Steinberg Lester Quitney, husband of Nancy Quitney Edgar Jones, uncle of Pam Jones Helen Elizabeth Rose Halter, mother of Wynndi Dahlin Anna Dolled, mother of Rolene Attias Sylvia J. Arnold, mother of Shari Brooks Gertrude Baletin, mother of Leith Baletin Sadie Lurie, aunt of Leith Baletin Moshe David Ben Schmuel V’Chanah, father of Shira Zerner Irene Berman-Hirschcawn, mother of Lee Berman Yechezkal Zalman Ben Ya’akov, father of Jeff Plotkin Libby Mills, wife of Stuart Mills, mother of Allison Stahl Barbara Fruchter, mother of Alan and Amy Fruchter 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
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
Sue Robyn, Carol Gilson, Claudia Ackerman, Mark Gray, 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 March. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Anonymous Arlene Raskin- In memory of Martha Raskin Sarah Korakas Belle and Bob Merwitzer- In memory of William Merwitzer Robin and Herb Frielich- In memory of Carl Shulak Joanne and Richard Brody- In loving memory of Carl Shulak Bill Kram- In memory of Carl Shulak Alexandra Paeff- In memory of Carl Shulak and in honor of Barbara Sussman and Mark Ziven Ruth and Steve Stern- In honor of Shari and Jeff Brooks Harriett and Paul Finger- In honor of Shari and Jeff Brook’s 50th anniversary Richie and Claudia Ackerman- In honor of the wonderful Megillah Harriett and Paul Finger- In memory of Yechezkal Zalman Ben Ya’akov, father of Jeff Plotkin
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Lee and Roberta Nackman- In memory of Barbara Fruchter, mother of Alan and Amy Fruchter
GALA: Linda Frankel and Alan Sherry Leah Gilbert
KLEZMER CONCERT UNDERWRITERS: Linda Frankel and Alan Sherry Leah Gilbert Anonymous Alexandra Paeff
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in March: Caulkins Family Elyce and Bruce Goldberg
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