Rabbi's Reflections ~ פֶסַח Humility by Corie Feiner
In honor of matzah May I be as humble as the unleavened bread cooling on the windowsill, simple and content. May today be a day where I do not swell in anger or crumble in regret. May I be reminded that all of us can be slaves in one way or another, if not to a Pharoah, then to the affliction of “can’t” and “should.” May I learn to bow my head to the parsley struggling in the garden as it recovers from the pound of last night’s storm. Not because it is a god, but because it is closer to God and what it means to truly pray. בשלום Rabbi Susan
Our TBS Israel discussion book group will meet on Sundays at Noon: May 18, May 25, June 15 and June 22. We will read and discuss The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies by Alan Dershowitz.This is a short (65 page) book that will spark interesting conversation. All views are welcome. Read the Intro and pages 1-26 before our first meeting.
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. 10 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion Fri., Apr. 11 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Apr. 12 ~ NO TORAH STUDY Sun., Apr. 13 ~ NO Sunday School; 5:00 Seder Tues., Apr. 15 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 5:00 Women's Seder
Sun., Apr. 13 ~ 5pm Passover Sederat Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. SIGN UP HERE .
Tues., Apr. 15 ~ 5pm Women's Seder. Sign up HERE. Come sing and share your spirit with us!
Thursdays from 12-1 starting April 17: Book Study:Miraculous Living by Rabbi Shoni Labowitz. Purchase a copy and join us!
Thurs., Apr. 24 ~ Yom HaShoah Observance 2:00pm Film: One Life (With Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Pryce, Helena Bonham Carter) 4:00pm Service featuring our choir Special speaker: Roza Rosenberg
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.
Religious School בית ספר דתי APR. 20 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.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, April 11. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from April 11 - 17. 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.
Kaye Ellen Tarnow, mother of Lauren Van Drome, grandma of Izzy Escalante. Condolences to the Van Drome family.
Arnold “Arnie” Dolled, brother of Rolene Attias, uncle of Heather Balk. Condolences to the Attias and Balk families.
Dr. Harry Gorny, father of Esther Littmann Jack Szajman, father of Roza Rosenberg Myrtle Jones, grandmother of Pam Jones Mort Ciment, stepfather of Mindy Rubin Morris Dobromil, father of Gayle Pokorny Dena Goldstein, sister-in-law of Janet Rifkin Helen Merwitzer, mother of Bob Merwitzer 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
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