There are special moments during the Shabbat service when we create kavannah (meaning) through what I think of as the dance of prayer.
One of those is during the Shema where we chant the Shema in full voice but then add another line quietly: Baruch Shem Kavod Mal'chuto L'Olam Va'ed.Blessed be the name of the glory of God's kingdom forever and ever.
Why quietly? At Jacob’s deathbed, he feared his children would abandon their faith and assimilate into the general community. After being reassured to the contrary by the Shema, Jacob responded in an undertone Baruch Shem Kavod Malchuto L’Olam Va’ed and went to his eternal destiny. Nearing death, he could only speak in a whisper. We show our reverence for Jacob by mimicing his quiet tones.
When I hear our voices fade to a whisper during this prayer, I feel the power of Jewish tradition, teaching, and spirit. 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., June 12 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., June 13 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., June 14 ~ 9:30 Tot Shabbat; 10:00 Torah Study Sun., June 15 ~ 11:00 Israel Book Discussion Group; 1:00 Bill Weiss Jewish Gangsters Tues., June 17 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 10:00 Mussar; 11:00 Mahjong; 12:00 Tanach; 1:00 Crafters; 3:30 Gala Comm. Mtg.; 5:00 Choir
Wed., June 18 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera
Israel Book Group ~ Sun. 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."
Tanach ~ Book of Prophets Summer Study Group ~ Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 June 17-Aug. 5. Ever wonder what happens after Moses dies in the Torah? Join us to explore major themes in the books that follow in the Tanach. The Jewish Study Bible is a useful resource for this class but any Tanach will do. Joshua, Judges, I and II Samuel, I and II Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea.
Jewish Short Story Discussion Group ~ Thurs., June 19 at 11:00 and following Thursdays ~ Bernard Malamud: The Complete Stories. Read the first 2 stories for this session.
2nd Annual BROADWAY SHABBAT! ~ Fri., June 20 at 5:30 (nosh at 5:00). Sing along with your favorite Broadway melodies! 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.
Grief Group for those mourning a recent or long time loss ~ Sun., June 22 from 9:30-10:30 in the sanctuary. Rabbi Susan facilitates a discussion for those who wish to share feelings, tears, coping strategies, etc.
Legacy Program - or Charitable Giving 101 ~ Sun., June 22 at 1:00pm. Questions about how to give wisely? Want to set up a legacy? Just curious about donation ideas? Presented by expert Dr. David Hess of the Jewish Community Foundation. 20 minute presentation followed by Q & A.
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.
Field Trip! Garchen Buddhist Institute Tues., July 8. Meet at TBS at 1:30 or Safeway in Chino at 2:00. A stunningly beautiful sanctuary where we will explore, wander, and learn.
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, July 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 the Temple President by Monday, July 14.
TBS Annual Congregational Meeting Save the Date! The TBS Congregational Annual Meeting is Sunday, June 29 at 10am. This meeting is for all Temple B'rith Shalom members who are in good standing. More details to come.
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.
Feed Your Neighbors at Prescott Farmers' Market: Volunteer to pack boxes of food on Sat., July 12 from 7:15-8:00am. Contact Allee to sign up. Allee2295@aol.com
Our Tikkun Olam Summer Planning Meeting will be on Sunday, July 27 from 10 am to 12 pm. We will determine which organizations to support for the coming year, plan out education programs and discuss yearly goals. If you are interested in attending the meeting please email Amber (arcaulkins@gmail.com ) to be added to the contact list. Monthly: Prescott Area Shelter Services Dinner.anniebernkrant@gmail.com
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, June 13. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from June 13 - 19. 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.
June C. Brooks, mother of Jeff Brooks Sadie Rosmarin, grandmother of Rolene Attias Melvin Coffee, father of Bobby Sue O’Dell Esther Rifkin, mother-in-law of Janet Rifkin Gail Bleeker, close friend of David Hess & Pam Jones James Miller, uncle of Arlene Brownie Mark Gray, partner of Annah-Mikayla Sexton 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
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
Rolene Attias, Richard Brody, Barbara Sussman, Sandy Weiss, Claudia Ackerman, 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.
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