The Jewish calendar has the potential to inspire, to surprise, and to elevate us spiritually.
Having observed Tisha B'Av ten days ago, the saddest day of the year, when we mourn, and lament, and grieve so many destructive times in our lachrymose history, we touch bottom communally only to experience the joy of Tu B'Av a few days later.
Tu B’Av, the fifteenth of the month of Av, is an ancient Jewish holiday when women would go out to the fields in white clothing and dance. They would choose spouses from among the men who came to dance with them.
This year, the lovefest of Tu B’Av coincided with Shabbat last Saturday reminding us that the pain of loss doesn’t last forever. Let us come together and hold our wounded hearts gently as we lead one another into the dance of Elul and the coming High Holy Days. 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 request an honor.
Committees are needed 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!
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 14 ~ 11:00 Short Stories; 12:00 Great Thoughts Fri., Aug 14 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Aug 16 ~ 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Aug 17 ~ 11:00 (on Zoom) Healing Circle (formerly Grief Group); 11:30 Religious School teachers meeting; 1:00 Tom Brodersen presents Freud, Jung, and Jewish Mysticism Tues., Aug 19 ~ 9:00 Men of TBS at Wildflower; 10:00 Mussar; 11:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Crafters; 5:00 Choir
Wed., Aug 20 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 3:30 Security Training open to all congregants; 5:00 Board Meeting
Healing Circle (formerly Grief Group) is meeting on Zoom this Sunday, August 17 at 11am. Contact Annah-Mikyla Sexton for the Zoom link at Laugheveryday4sure@gmail.com or 505-463-6316.
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.
Intro to Jewish Studies taught by Rabbi Nina Perlmutter at Yavapai College ~ Enrollment is now open! 7 classes weekly on Monday afternoons Sept. 22 - Nov. 10 from 2-4pm. Visit www.yc.edu/commed or call 928-717-7755. Tuition: $125 Questions? Call Rabbi Nina at 928-925-8172.
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 TBS congregants. To attend, please RSVP to the Security Committee Chair, Bruce Goldberg at bruce.e.goldberg@aol.com
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 Tikkun Olam Meeting (open to all): Aug. 24 at 11:15 in the library.
Monthly: Prescott Area Shelter Services Monthly Dinner Email Annie at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or call her at (928) 273-5202 for details.
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 15. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from August 15 - 21. 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.
Howard Sandler, relative of Janet Rifkin Riley Jones, grandfather of Pam Jones Paula Schanerman, mother of Brian Schanerman Isaac Schanerman, father of Brian Schanerman Nate Mandelman, relative of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Kay Germano, aunt of Phil Johnson Rhett James Watkins, great grandson of Arlene Raskin 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 Jessica Herst, John Magnuson, 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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