Rabbi's Reflections ~ הוּמוֹר A study on American Jewish identity found that 42 percent of American Jews consider having a good sense of humor to be an essential part of what being Jewish means. (Only 19 percent said observing Jewish law was essential.)
Below are examples of some Jewish jokes. Why? Because it's good to laugh.
The Top Hat Schwartz is sitting in his room, wearing only a top hat, when Steinberg strolls in. “Why are you sitting here naked?” “It’s all right,” says Schwartz. “Nobody comes to visit.” “But why the hat?” “Maybe somebody will come.”
Manure Schwartz, an elderly man, is resting peacefully on the porch of his small hotel outside Boca when he sees a cloud of dust up the road. He walks out to see who could be approaching: It is a Southern farmer with a wagon. “Good afternoon,” says Schwartz. “Afternoon,” says the farmer. “Where you headed?” asks Schwartz. “Town.” “What do you have in the wagon?” “Manure.” “Manure, eh? What do you do with it?” “I spread it over the fruit.” “Well,” says Bernstein, “you should come over here for lunch someday. We use sour cream.”
Lightbulbs How many Zionists does it take to replace a light bulb? Four: One to stay home and convince others to do it, a second to donate the bulb, a third to screw it in and a fourth to proclaim that the entire Jewish people stands behind their actions. בשלום Rabbi Susan
Our fabulous Sunday School is looking for teachers to teach 6 classes for grades 5-7. Contact Rabbi Susan for info.
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., May 22 ~ 11:00 Short Story Discussion; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., May 23 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., May 24 ~ 10:00 Torah Study (check the Friday newsletter to see if we will meet this Saturday.) Sun., May 25 ~ 12:00 Israel Book Discussion Tues., May 27 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 10:00 Mussar; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 3:30 Gala Meeting
Wed., May 28 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera
Israel Book Group ~ Sunday from 12:00-1:00on May 25; 11:00 on June 15 and 22. The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth by Alan Dershowitz. Read to page 45 for the May 25 class. And watch the Dan Senor lecture .
Fressers Dinner Out: Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 at Augies. Please RSVP to Shari@jbrookswa.com by June 8th. 3460 Gateway Blvd, Prescott, AZ 86303 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, June 11 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, June 9.
Join us for the Gala on Saturday, May 31 at 5:30pm. Buy Your Tickets Today! Tomorrow is the last day to purchase tickets
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.
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 23. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from May 23 - 29. 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.
Raymond Gray, relative of Mark Gray Andrew Vayda, grandfather of Danny Kowalsky Howard Eugene Herst, father of David Herst, grandfather of Jessica Herst Samuel Scheps, father of Sandy Weiss Agnes Banen, mother of Leah Gilbert Kitty Gould, mother of Joanne Brody Amy Schutz, cousin of Michael Sperling Kurt Weber, uncle of Laurie Reiner Peter Jeffers, cousin of Linda Patent 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, 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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