Brian and I explored downtown Chicago for 4 days last week. I attended seminars for many years at Spertus Jewish Institute on Michigan Avenue and was familiar with the area but hadn't been there in over 15 years. Brian had never been.
Of course, we had to root for the Cubs at Wrigley Field and relish in the art at The Chicago Art Institute at Grant Park.
Baseball is a loud collective experience. Cheering, booing, eating and drinking really unhealthy food, shoved together on the train to the stadium.
Art is a quiet singular experience. Wandering slowly past the paintings, reading the eloquent narratives, sitting on a well-placed bench to take in the splendor of a favorite work of art.
Both can be spiritual experiences. The strong sense of community and loyalty and pride at the stadium contrasts with the mystical sense of connection with an artist's vision.
We had a great time. Good to get home again (what's with that humidity?!) and good to get an unexpected dose of spirituality now and again. בשלום Rabbi Susan
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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 31 ~ 11:00 Short Stories; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., Aug 1 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Aug 2 ~ 10:00 Shabbat Service with Tisha B'Av readings Tues., Aug 5 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 10:00 Mussar; 11:00 Mahjong; 12:00 Prophets; 1:00 Crafters; 5:00 Choir
Wed., Aug 6 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 11:00 MazelTones rehearsal
Shabbat Service and Tisha B'Av ~ Saturday, Aug. 2 at 10am. Join us for our monthly Shabbat service with a reading and discussion for Tisha B'Av - our communal day of Jewish mourning.
Bill Weiss Presents ~ Sun., Aug. 10 at 1pm. Jews and the Atomic Bomb. August marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan--an event that brought World War II to a quick end, and changed the world forever. Jews were prominent in the development of nuclear science and played a lending role, not only in the Manhattan Project, but in formulating the politics and policies of nuclear energy in the postwar period. This talk takes an in-depth look at these prominent Jews and analyzes why they were so active and influential in nuclear affairs. Guided Tour of Sharlot Hall Museum led by S.H. Docents Esther Littmann & Laurie Reiner ~ Wed., August 13 10:00-12:30(Optional Lunch afterwards at Frank's Restaurant in Park Plaza.) PARK at Summit Street lot, on Gurley St., McCormick St., or City Parking Garage on Granite St. FEE:$15.00 adult; $13 senior 65+ or free to S.H. members. Check or exact cash. RSVP: Esther Littmann: esther_littmann@hotmail.com /248-534-5874. QUESTIONS: Laurie Reiner: lareiner@gmail.com /760-560-8050
Tom Brodersen Presents ~ Sun., Aug. 17 at 1pm. Freud, Jung, and Jewish Mysticism. Sigmund Freud had Hasidic roots & his wife Martha’s grandfather was the Chief Rabbi of Berlin, but Freud was an outspoken atheist. Carl Jung, was the son of a Protestant minister, but he had far more interest in Jewish mysticism. We will explore both men’s biographies & how Judaism influenced each.
Suzy Curry Presents ~ Sun., Aug 24 at 1pm. Annual vision board and holiday card making workshop. We will create collages using poster board and magazines or you can make New Years cards. RSVP to Suzy at tucsonsuzz@gmail.com . Snacks and supplies provided.
Sunday School begins! Aug. 24 ~ 9:30
Hike with Suzanne! Aug. 31 at 8am
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 Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, August 20 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, August 18.
Temple B'rith Shalom's Firearm Policy
This policy is intended to cover all Temple B’rith Shalom official events, whether at 2077 Brohner Way, Prescott, Arizona, or offsite at another location.
The State of Arizona is a “Constitutional Carry” state, meaning anyone legally allowed to own a gun (age 18 and over) can carry a gun openly or concealed, with limited restrictions, such as a school or polling location.
Temple B’rith Shalom does not deny congregants of their legal right to carry a firearm, but appreciates everyone’s cooperation by not carrying a gun openly while attending official temple functions. The Board of Directors would like anyone carrying a concealed weapon to discreetly notify the uniformed officer or deputy assigned to support official temple functions before entering the temple or other facility. This notification is for safety of the officer or deputy, as well as other congregants, should an incident occur during the event or function.
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.
TBS Composting begins again at TBS on Aug. 16. Bring your compostables between Thursday at noon and 10am Saturday mornings. Open this flyer for more information.
Or click on the Farmer's Market website to deliver your compost directly to the Market on Saturdays through their composting program.
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. Come check it out.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, August 1. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from August 1 - 7. 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. Beverly Weber Bayar, aunt of Laurie Reiner Theodore Browning, grandfather of Pam Jones Gerald Johnson, father of Phil Johnson Allen M Rosenberg, husband of Roza Rosenberg Aaron Bensmiller, brother of Liora Bensmiller 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 John Magnuson, Arlene Brownie, Michael Sperling, Richard Brody, Claudia Ackerman, Peggy McCauley, 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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