Rabbi's Reflections ~ קהילה On Sunday, I visited TBS campers at Camp Stein up the hill on Copper Basin Road. And I continued following the tragedy at Camp Mystic in Texas. The comparison fills me with sadness. Innocent children attending a summer camp with hopes of making friends, exploring new activities, celebrating their faith in the sort of spiritual context that only a summer camp nestled in nature can offer.
I cannot imagine how their families will cope with this devastating loss.
If you would like to help, Shalom Austin has posted these suggestions.
Jewish poet Joanne Fink composed this prayer on Tuesday.
בשלום Rabbi Susan
Religious School registration has begun. Forms available in the TBS lobby! First day is Aug. 24.
Nine TBS kids celebrated their Judaism at Camp Stein this summer in 1-4 week sessions.
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 10 ~ 11:00 Short Stories; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., July 11 ~ 5:30 CHOIR Shabbat Service Sat., July 12 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., July 13 ~ 8:30 Hike Tues., July 15 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 10:00 Mussar; 11:00 Mahjong; 12:00 Tanach; 1:00 Crafters; 5:30 Fressers Dinner
Wed., July 16 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 4:00 Never Alone Prescott Film Festival
Women's Book Group ~ Wednesdays at 11:00am 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) Easy chants and songs that create musical and spiritual harmony. All voices welcome. Bring an outside chair or use a TBS folding chair.
Grief Group ~ Sunday, July 20 at 11:30. For recent or long term issues resolving around grief. Come to share, listen, and offer compassion.
Rabbi Nina ~ Sunday, July 20 at 1:00pm. "Women Over Time in Jewish Life & Teachings." 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 (President@brithshalom-az.org) by Monday, July 21.
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.
Team TBS 2025 Quad City Walk to End Alzheimer's Sat., September 27, 2025 Prescott Valley Civic Center Short Walk 1/2 mile - Long Walk 2.2 Miles
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 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. ($100 Donors 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.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, July 11. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from July 11 - 17. 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 Lawrence Goldman, father of Wendy Porter, grandfather of Henrietta Porter Wally Gilbert, husband of Leah Gilbert Nathan Perlmutter, father of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Ellen Mechanic Schlossman, cousin of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Simon Zipper, grandfather of Mindy Rubin Edward B. Melnick, father of Lester Melnick, grandfather of Everett Melnick Larry Dolled, brother of Rolene Attias Howard Zeimer, close friend of Michael Sperling Sam Arnstein, grandfather of Trudy Steinhauer 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
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, Richard Brody, Claudia Ackerman, Peggy McCauley, Gloria Hershman, Bruce Hershman, Mary Sussman, Sue Weiss, 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
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