Our Tikkun Olam Committee is bringing an important antisemitism program to TBS this coming Sunday as part of our annual Shavuot study session. We may feel untouched by antisemitism here in Prescott but as incidents happen, we are advised to inform ourselves as much as we can. Please attend this important program.
At Shavuot, The Angels said – by Todd Take the necessary steps to reach up into Sinai, to the spaces, to those places that are beyond the small self. In goodness may you travel up your desert mountains and swim down into the waters of your life, to do the work, to receive what is offered- When you open the Majestic doors of your heart behind those doors you will travel on your path into the Mystery where the desert mountains become level where the seas are calm. 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 29 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., May 30 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., May 31 ~ 10:00 Torah Study, GALA! Sun., June 1 ~ 5:00-8:00 Shavuot service and speaker Mon, June 2 ~ 4:00 Yizkor Tues., June 3 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 10:00 Mussar; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters
Wed., June 4 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera
Dottie Morris ~ President of the Granite Dells Preservation Foundation ~ Sun., June 8 at 1:00. Dottie will speak about the work of the Foundation and the upcoming amendment to the City of Prescott Charter to be voted on in August. 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
Israel Book Group ~ Sunday from 11:00-12:00 (note time change) on June 15 and 22. The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth by Alan Dershowitz. Finish the book for the June 15 class.
Jewish Gangsters presented by Bill Weiss ~ Sun., June 15 at 1:00. Many people don’t know that organized crime is very much a part of the Jewish experience in America. Jewish mobsters dominated the booze trade in most cities during Prohibition, and the labor rackets before, during and after the Roaring Twenties. Jewish gambling operators started building modern Las Vegas--and assimilated and legitimized themselves, becoming "respectable citizens." 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.
Shabbat at the Grand Canyon with Rabbi Nina: Sat., June 28 at 10am. All are welcome to join Rabbi Nina & Flagstaff’s Congregation Lev Shalom for their Annual Grand Canyon Shabbat at Shoshone Point on South Rim. After services we take walks & learn about Jewish Eco-Ethics, Jews involved in the Park’s history and more! For more information contact Rabbi Nina at 928-925-8172 or levchadash18@gmail.
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 Open to Women and Men! 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.
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 (but not required) for this important event. RSVP HERE (You can also RSVP by emailing office@brithshalom-az.org)
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 30. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from May 30 - June 5. 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.
Anita Greenberg, sister of Si Osgrove Rachel Golden, cousin of Steve and Sue Weiss Milton Maurer, father of Leslie Adler Harry Moses, brother of Janet Rifkin Dante Armetta, father of Laurie Reiner Gerie Lerner Leshin, partner of Jackie Herst 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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