Tradition has it that it was announced to the Israelites in Egypt that the Torah would be given to them 50 days after the exodus. As soon as they were liberated, they were so eager for the arrival of the promised day that they began to count the days, saying each time, “Now we have one day less to wait for the giving of the Torah.”
Maimonides points out that the counting of the omer between the anniversary of the liberation from Egypt and the anniversary of the Torah gift is suggestive of one who expects with great anticipation his or her best friend on a certain day. We count the omer from day two of Pesach until Shavuot. Forty-nine days of reflection and spiritual challenge.
There are many Omer resources to help us move to a deeper space. Here is one: ritualwell.org and search omer.
Netzach of Hesed Blessed One-ness, When I have a choice, I choose to survive. When I have a choice, I choose to listen. When I have a choice, I choose to atone. When I have a choice, I choose to be kind. When I don’t have a choice, I choose to pray. —Trisha Arlin בשלום Rabbi Susan
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. 17 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion; 12:00 Great Thoughts; 1:30 Memorial Service for Carol Gilson, z"l; 5:00 Choir Fri., Apr. 18 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Apr. 19 ~ 10:00 Torah Study; 11:00 Yizkor Sun., Apr. 20 ~ 9:30 Sunday School; 1:00 TBS Hike at Highland Center Tues., Apr. 22 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 5:00 Choir
TBS Hike ~ Sunday, April 20 at 1pm Meet at the Highland Center, 2 miles south of Costco on Walker Rd. An up and back hike led by Suzanne Solvet.
Adult Ed. ~ Sunday, April 27 at 12:30pm Women Over Time in Jewish Life & Teachings presented by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
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, May 21 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, May 19.
Thurs., Apr. 24 ~ Yom HaShoah Observance 2:00pm Film: One Life (With Anthony Hopkins) 4:00pm Service featuring our choir Special speaker: Roza Rosenberg
Remembering Holocaust Survivor Esther Basch, z"l May 28, 1928 ~ April 14, 2025 Read this account of her LIFEduring the Holocaust.
Tickets are now on sale! RSVP and purchase your ticket today!
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 18. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from April 18 - 24. 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.
Esther Basch, mother of Rachel Turet Condolences to the Turet family 243 Rockridge Rd. Prescott, AZ 86305 Private funeral was in Phoenix on April 15. Shiva is Monday at 9:30am
Susan Gall, mother of Shannon Silvas Condolences to the Silvas family 4646 N. Kirkwood Ave. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Sue Robyn, Wife of Currie Lee Condolences to the Robyn and Lee families 710 Black Dr. Prescott, AZ 86301 Memorial Service to be scheduled at TBS.
Carol Gilson, mother of Dawnielle Gilson Condolences to the Gilson family. 1190 N. Nancy Dr. Prescott, AZ 86301 Memorial Service Thursday, April 17 at 1:30 at TBS.
Mason Olden, father of Kathy Berman Lillian Wolf, mother of Mike Wolf Sol Barry Ratner, father of Rob Ratner Kaye Ellen Tarnow, mother of Lauren Van Drome, grandma of Izzy Escalante Arnold “Arnie” Dolled, brother of Rolene Attias, uncle of Heather Balk 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
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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