Rabbi's Reflections ~ קהילה As Deborah Plotkin stepped down on Sunday after her two years as president of the TBS Board, I knew that she was both relieved and sad.
Easy to understand because she has worked harder behind the scenes than any of us really knows. She set ambitious goals and met them, she supported the staff at every opportunity, and she went so far beyond what the position requires that I cannot show her enough appreciation. She made TBS her home these past two years.
I have worked with many temple presidents over the past 25 years and I have so much respect for what Deborah Plotkin has done for TBS.
And thank you to Jeff for the many times Deb has been at meetings, on the phone, writing emails and texts, and serving Judaism in Prescott.
Bravo, Deb! Jessica and I will miss you!
בשלום Rabbi Susan
Religious School registration has begun. Forms available in the TBS lobby! First day is Aug. 24.
Gesher Honey TBS Fundraiser Send bottles of honey with Rosh Hashanah greetings to family and friends.
Send pure kosher, local Arizona honey to loved ones which will include your personalized message, a Rosh Hashanah blessing card, a 6oz jar of pure raw Desert Bloom honey, and a wooden honey dipper. Order now and your gift will be sent to the recipient in time for the High Holidays.
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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., July 3 ~ 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., July 4 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service; NO Fireworks viewing at TBS this year ~ the parking lot will be closed after services. Sat., July 5 ~ 10:00 Torah Study (no Shabbat service in July) Sun., July 6 ~ 9:30 TBS Teacher Meeting (offsite) Tues., July 8 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 10:00 Mussar; 11:00 Mahjong; 12:00 Tanach; 1:30 Buddhist Fieldtrip; 5:00 Choir
Wed., July 9 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 11:00 Women's Book Group
Field Trip! Garchen Buddhist Institute Tues., July 8. Meet at TBS at 1:30 or Safeway in Chino at 2:00. A beautiful sanctuary where we will recharge and rejuvenate. The Institute wants an attendance count so please email rabbi@brithshalom-az.org by Monday if you plan to attend.
Women's Book Group ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am July 9 ~ Ladies' Lunch: and Other Stories 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 Hike ~ Sunday, July 13 at 8:30. South parking lot of Lynx Lake (the farther lot) to hike first the paved side and then, if you choose, the dirt side. Parking is $3.00/vehicle.
Fressers Dinner ~ Tuesday, July 15 at 5:30 ~ Sakura 6648 North Viewpoint, Suite 2 ~ Prescott Valley, RSVP to Shari by July 11 at Shari@jbrookswa.com
Prescott Film Festival Jewish Film ~ Wednesday, July 16 at 4:00pm. Never Aloneis the story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during WWII. www.prescottfilmfestival.com
Song Circle ~ Saturday, July 19 from 4-5pm at TBS (outside weather permitting) Join us to learn easy chants and songs that blend our voices to create musical and spiritual harmony. All voices welcome.
Grief Group ~ Sunday, July 20 at 11:30. For recent of long term issues resolving around grief. Come to share, listen, and offer compassion.
Rabbi Nina ~ Sunday, July 20 at 1:00pm. Let’s consider women-related issues in the Bible, Talmud & Jewish society over time. We’ll discuss debates & changes that have resulted across the Jewish spectrum.
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, July 23 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 Temple President, Heather Balk by Monday, July 21.
Immediate Past President: Deborah Plotkin Members-At-Large: Karen Bergman Bruce Goldberg Danny Kowalsky Al Steinberg Trudy Steinhauer
To email the President, Heather can be reached at President@brithshalom-az.org
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
Tikkun Olam Summer Planning Meeting ~ 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. Did you know that the Tikkun Olam committee of TBS sponsors a meal on the last Sunday of the month for the women and children's shelter in Prescott? The shelter does not have cooking facilities, just refrigerators and microwaves. Currently, there are about 15 women and children residing at the shelter. Our group is called "TBS Compassionate Cooks" and includes member and non-member volunteers. Judith McIntyre z"l started the project about 12 years ago. Annie Bernkrant currently coordinates the effort, sending an email with a menu about two weeks before the date of the meal. Volunteers "reply all" to the email with what they would like to bring, so everyone knows which dishes are still needed. Meal providers can cook or purchase their donation. Participants deliver their dishes to the shelter at 5:15pm on the appointed day. You don't have to participate every month. If you would like to join in this worthwhile effort or have questions, email Annie at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or call her at (928) 273-5202 before July 12 so she can add you to the group email list. Our next commitment is for Sunday, July 27.
Team TBS 2025 Quad City Walk to End Alzheimer's September 27, 2025
The Quad City Alzheimer’s Walk is a few months away (September 27, 2025). It is never to early to support the WALK with its continuing objective to End Alzheimer’s, support those with the Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, research and education.
In 2024 Team TBS congregants, family and friends raised $7,667 in support of the WALK, proudly far exceeding its Goal of $3,200. Please don’t delay and provide your support for the” Walk” by donating to Team TBS today.
2025 Goal: $4,000 To Donate to TEAM TBS: Please click on this Link: DONATE NOW TO TEAM TBS Options: Donate to the team, join the team, or to a team member. To join the team or be eligible for incentives, you must Register. This does not require you to Walk. (Incentive example: $100 Donors will receive a commemorative Alzheimer’s Walk Tee Shirt).
Contact information: Lee Nackman, Team Captain 928-717-0813 or roleenack@yahoo.com There is a Form to be used should you choose to donate by check. For this form or any other information, please contact Lee Nackman.
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.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 8 Laurie & Tom Reiner 23 Chedva & Brian Weingart
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in July to:
2 Harold Bierman 6 Cindie Abrahams 9 Si Osgrove 14 Linda McPherson
16 Bill Pokorny 16 Wynndi Dahlin 19 David Littmann 22 Jessica Dreifuss
23 Lauren Van Drome 28 Renee Blackburn 29 Shirley Wolf 31 James Porter
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, July 4. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from July 4 - 10. 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.
David Moses, father of Janet Rifkin Ester Szajman, mother of Roza Rosenberg George Gerber, father of Sally Contour Beth Areinoff, sister of Abby Areinoff-Harbicht, daughter of Helen Schwartzman Abraham Wilinsky, father of Belle Merwitzer Evelyn Ann Pearlman, aunt of Alexandra Paeff Molly Abramson, grandmother of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Robert Bensmiller, father of Liora Bensmiller Dr. Lewis Littmann, father of David Littmann Aaron Joseph Burke, brother-in-law of Elyce and Bruce Goldberg 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 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
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 Michael Sperling, Al Steinberg, Annah-Mikayla Sexton, Allee Steinberg, Richard Brody, Claudia Ackerman, Peggy McCauley, Gloria Hershman, Bruce Hershman, Mary Sussman, Sue Weiss, Linda Patent, Leslie Adler, 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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of June. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Shirley Goldstein- In memory of husband, Mort Goldstein Janet Rifkin- In memory of brother Harry Moses, father-in-law Max Rifkin, and mother-in-law Esther Rifkin. Leah Gilbert- In memory of Mark Gray Arlene Raskin- In memory of Lynn Raskin Deb and Jeff Plotkin- In memory of Mark Gray Sarah Korakas Steve and Ruth Stern- In memory of Mark Gray Robin and Herb Frielich- In memory of Mark Gray Richie and Claudia Ackerman- In memory of Mark Gray Roza Rosenberg- Wishing a speedy recovery to Annah-Mikayla Sexton and Al Steinberg Anonymous Linda McPherson- In recognition and appreciation to Joanne Brody for her professional photography Linda Patent- In honor of A. Gail Wilson's Yahrzeit Harriett and Paul Finger- Wishing the Al Steinberg family a quick recovery. In appreciation of Bill Weiss for a wonderful lecture. In appreciation of a delightful Broadway Shabbat service. Linda Patent- In honor of Jacob Patent’s Yahrzeit Roza Rosenberg- In memory of mother, Ester Szajman and in appreciation of Joanne Brody’s photography Richie and Claudia Ackerman- In honor of Broadway Shabbat Services Janet Rifkin- In memory of father, David Moses Mr. and Mrs. Liversidge- In memory of Sue Robyn John and Teresa Benedict- In memory of Sue Robyn Karin Luedke- In memory of Mark Gray and in memory of Sue Robyn
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Bill and Sandy Weiss- In memory of Sidney Weiss and Samuel Scheps, fathers of Bill and Sandy Weiss Lee and Roberta Nackman- In memory of Mark Gray Bill and Sandy Weiss- Wishing a speedy recovery to Al Steinberg
BROHNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND: Michael Sperling- In memory of Mark Gray Michael Sperling- In honor of Benjamin, Moses, and Layla Pimentel’s confirmation and in honor of Jeff and Shari Brook’s 50th anniversary. Esther and David Littmann- In honor of the confirmation speech of Moses, Layla, and Benjamin Pimentel whose heartfelt enthusiasm for their Jewish heritage and education was an inspiration to us all!
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in June: Temple B'rith Shalom Suzanne Solvet and Leah Gilbert Harriett and Paul Finger Linda Patent
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