Rabbi's Reflections ~ תִקשׁוֹרֶת Congregants have said to me and others that we cannot discuss Israel at TBS. Not true. We can indeed have conversations about Israel but we must be respectful, good listeners, and open to different opinions.
Our Israel book group begins this Sunday at noon. To that end:
1. Make Understanding Your Purpose
2. Be Prepared to Surprise Yourself
3. Ask Powerful Questions 1. Could you share a story that would help me understand how you've come to your beliefs about this issue? 2. What value or commitment drives your beliefs about this? 3. Are there ways in which you feel pulled in different directions? Are there complexities here, or questions that you have even about your own beliefs?
Let us strive, this Sunday and always, to hold safe space between personal values and our shared humanity.
If you plan to attend, please read to page 26 in The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth by Alan Dershowitz. Don't like Dershowitz? Don't let that be a barrier to attendance.
Check out our website to view our calendar and discover the wonderful events coming up! View the TBS Calendar
This Week’s Calendar Thurs., May 15 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., May 16 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., May 17 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., May 18 ~ 9:00 Hike; 11:30 Israeli Dancing with Shira; 12:00 Israel Book Group; 1:00 Leonard Cohen Adult Ed with Tom Brodersen Tues., May 20 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 3:30 Gala Meeting
Wed., May 21 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 5:00 Board Meeting
Hike: 9:00am - 3 mile hike. Directions: travel west on Iron Springs 3.3 miles from the hospital. Turn left onto Spence Springs Road and park.
The Holy & the Broken – The Jewish side of Leonard Cohen. With Tom Brodersen, Sunday, May 18, 1 PM.
Israel Book Group ~ Sundays from 12:00-1:00 May 18, 25; June 15, 22. The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth by Alan Dershowitz. Read to page 26 for the May 18 class. 3rd Annual Shabbat Afternoon Winey Cats Winery in Chino Valley ~ Sat., June 21 ~ 12:30-3:00. Please RSVP to Ruth Stern by Tuesday June 17th (805 657-7444 or ruthsstern@msn.com). Winery Cats: 2515 N Road 1 E, Chino Valley. Feel free to bring a nosh for yourselves or to share. Winey Cats serves wine and beer. Blue Steel live music begins at 12:30. Blue Steel plays classics, i.e. The Beatles, Elvis, Eagles, etc.
Women's Book Group ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am July 9 ~ Ladies' Lunch: and Other Stories by Lore Segal Sept. 10 ~ Eternal Life: A Novel by Dara Horn Nov. 12 ~ "The Labyrinth of Exile: A Life of Theodore Herzl" by Ernst Pawel
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.
Scandalous Hands is keeping rock alive across Arizona with their modern take on 60s & 70s classics from Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, Beatles and so much more! Come dance the night away to your favorite songs and bid on some incredible auction items!
Sunday, June 1 ~ 5:00-8:00
Shavuot Service and Program
Dairy and Fruit Nosh
Special Guest: Seth Rachlin Anti-Defamation League Desert Region Board Chair
Seth will speak on antisemitism in the US and in Arizona. Questions and Discussion will follow.
Children and Adults (12 and older)
Registration is requested for this important event. RSVP HERE
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.
1. Volunteers to help with the Adopt-A-Street Program. Once a month TBS cleans up litter in an area of Gurley Street. TBS has been participating in this program for 45 years and would like to see it continue. This activity takes about an hour each month. Contact Lee Nackman (roleenack@yahoo.com) to help out.
2. Donations Needed: Yavapai Casa for Kids Foundation. TBS is collecting donations through May to help foster youth in our community. Please provide the following items inside of a cosmetic type bag/kit:
Boys Bag for items 3 oz shampoo/conditioner Nail clippers Wide-tooth comb Deodorant Shaving items Tooth care items
Girls Bag for items 3 oz shampoo/conditioner Nail clippers Wide-tooth comb Deodorant Shaving items Tooth care items Menstrual products Nail files Lotion
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, May 16. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from May 16 - 22. 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.
Peter Jeffers, cousin of Linda Patent Condolences to the Patent family 651 Reta Street Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Susan Jo Robyn 5/1/1945-4/12/2025 A Celebration of Life Temple B’rith Shalom Monday June 30, 2025, 1 pm
Hortense Josepha Strom, mother of Karin Luedke Linda Herst, mother of David Herst, grandmother of Jessica Herst Percy Kaufman, father of Trudy Steinhauer Lucy Menn, mother of Laura Men Regina Hess, grandmother of David Hess Fay Knapp Young, mother of Carol Flinner Yona Mandl, father of Chedva Weingart John Flinner, husband of Carol Flinner Esther Basch, mother of Rachel Turet Susan Gall, mother of Shannon Silvas Sue Robyn, wife of Currie Lee Carol Gilson, mother of Dawnielle Gilson 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 Craig Russell Parry, cousin of Mitch Oppenheim 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 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
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
Richard Brody, Barbara Sussman, Sandy Weiss, Claudia Ackerman, Mark Gray, Peggy McCauley, Gloria Hershman, Bruce 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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