Rabbi's Reflections ~ Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott
I proudly serve on the JCF Board along with several other TBS congregants: Robin Frielich, Josh Caulkins, Rich Adler, David and Pam Hess, Harold Greenberg, and Dan Adler. There are other Jewish professionals on the Board. 16 of us in total. We meet quarterly, as we did last night, to review financials, programs, and philanthropic efforts made possible by donors who entrust their dollars and their visions to JCF.
In 2025 (so far), JCF has provided the funding for our new parking lot stairs, for Jewish camp scholarships for many of our kiddos (we had a record 12 students attend Camp Stein this summer), for our religious school students who need financial assistance, and for 39 children in the area who receive monthly Jewish books from PJ library.
JCF provides important outreach to non-Jewish leaders of the greater Prescott community.
If you don't know much about their impressive, often under-the-radar good works, check out their website. https://jcfgp.org/ בשלום Rabbi Susan
There are many opportunities for English readings and ark openings during the High Holy Days (Sept. 22-23, Oct. 1, 2) Email Rabbi Susan to receive an honor.
Committees are forming to organize: 1. Selichot Potluck on Sat., Sept. 13 at 5:00pm 2. Break Fast Potluck on Thurs., Oct. 2 after the evening service. Please contact Rabbi Susan to chair or help. We need you!
This Sunday is Jewish Community Day at the DBacks. Info here.
Gesher Honey TBS Fundraiser Send bottles of honey with Rosh Hashanah greetings to family and friends.
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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., Aug 7 ~ 10:30 MazelTones Band Rehearsal; 11:00 Short Stories; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., Aug 8 ~ 5:30 MazelTones Shabbat Service Sat., Aug 9 ~ 9:30 Tot Shabbat; 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Aug 10 ~ 1:00 Bill Weiss Presents Jews and the Atomic Bomb Tues., Aug 12 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 10:00 Mussar; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 5:00 Choir
Wed., Aug 13 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera
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. Snack donations always welcome! Chips, cookies, pretzels
Hike with Suzanne! Aug. 31 at 8am. Location TBS.
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.
Security Training with Secure Community Network Wednesday, August 20 from 3:30-5:00pm Join us for an important security training from The Secure Community Network on Wednesday, August 20 from 3:30-5:00pm. This training is open to all current and prospective TBS volunteers and greeters. To attend, please RSVP to the Security Committee Chair, Bruce Goldberg at bruce.e.goldberg@aol.com
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.
Monthly: Prescott Area Shelter Services Dinner. The TBS Tikkun Olam committee sponsors a meal on the last Sunday of the month for the women and children's shelter in Prescott. Our group is called "TBS Compassionate Cooks" and includes member and non-member volunteers. Annie Bernkrant currently coordinates the effort. 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 August 17.
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. Provide your support for the” Walk” by donating to Team TBS today.
2025 Goal: $4,000 Total donated so far: $1,320 An Anonymous donor will provide a matching $2,000 donation to Team TBS. Help us match this anonymous donors' generosity and donate today so we can exceed our goal.
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 Contact Lee Nackman to donate by check (special form needed.)
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.
Member News ~ חדשות חברים
Temple B'rith Shalom is thrilled to welcome our newest members: Joel & Barbie Kleinbaum Elaine Janks Beverlee Stuart-Borok
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 11 Josh & Amber Caulkins 12 Rabbi Nina Perlmutter & Tom Brodersen 13 Cindie & Bill Abrahams 15 Jeff & Deborah Plotkin 16 Mark & Nancy Scharff 23 Gloria & Bruce Hershman
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in August to:
1 Melanie Taylor 3 Tarzan Barnes 5 Rod Luedke 7 Raziel Thomas 8 Corinne Belsky 9 Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
10 Pam Jones 14 Tom Brodersen 15 Bill Dahlin 18 Daniel O'Dell 20 Esther Littmann 21 Shirley Goldstein
22 Linda Patent 23 Richard Brody 24 Steve Stern 25 Ethan Flinner 26 Dan Adler 28 Edie Greenberg 30 Roza Rosenberg
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, August 8. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from August 8 - 14. 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. Philip Strom, father of Karin Luedke Ruth Wilinsky, mother of Belle Merwitzer Gloria Ulmer, aunt of Rabbi Susan Schanerman Marshall Berman, father of Lee Berman David Stuart Moses, nephew of Janet Rifkin Arthur Ackerman, brother of Richard Ackerman Benjamin David Osgrove, son of Si Osgrove Edwin Nackman, brother of Lee Nackman 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
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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of July. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Leah Gilbert- In memory of Wally Gilbert Dot & John Jones- In memory of Sima Goodhartz Richie & Claudia Ackerman- In honor of Deb Plotkin’s two great years as TBS President Robin & Herb Frielich- In memory of Sue Robyn Esther & David Littmann- In honor of Deb Plotkin for being a terrific President! Her leadership created so many successful projects! In honor of Suzi Abramson-Johnson for creating a superb Gala! In honor of Dory Magnuson for contributing to the superb results that our Gala produced. In honor of Trudy Steinhauer for her devotion and leadership to our Temple! Linda Patent- In memory of grandfather, Jacob Patent
MUSIC FUND: Ferne Zabezensky
ONEG FUND: The Pimentel family
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in July: Richie & Claudia Ackerman Laurie & Tom Reiner Ruth & Steve Stern Ferne Zabezensky
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