Rabbi's Reflections ~ שנה טובה, גוט יונטיף, חג שמח
The most common greeting on Rosh Hashana is “Happy New Year.”
Jews often greet one another on the holiday with the rough Hebrew equivalent, shana tovah (pronounced shah-NAH toe-VAH), which literally means “good year.” Shana tovah is actually a shortened version of a longer greeting: L’shana tovah u’metukah (pronounced l’shah-NAH toe-VAH ooh-meh-too-KAH), which literally means “for a good and sweet year.”
Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews often greet one another with tizku l’shaneem rabot (pronounced teez-KOO le-shah-NEEM rah-BOAT) which means “may you merit many years.”
Gut Yontif ~ Yom Tov, literally translates to good day but can also mean festival day. This expression refers to the annual dates on the Jewish calendar in which the Torah prohibits work. Yom Tov lasts for the first two days of Rosh Hashanah, so you can say Gut Yontif on either of those two days.
Chag Sameach means Happy Holidays and has become a common way to greet one another on the many Jewish holidays throughout the year. Technically, however, Chag Sameach used on the three pilgrimage festivals: Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot.
My favorite Yom Kippur greeting is G'mar Chatimah Tovah (a good final sealing) which references the Book of Life and the wish that God will inscribe us well for the coming year. שנה טובה Rabbi Susan
Note that TBS will be closed on 2nd day Rosh Hashanah ~ Wednesday, Sept. 24.
TBS Calendar ~ לוּחַ שָׁנָה
Check out our website to view our calendar and discover the wonderful events coming up! View the TBS Calendar
Tues, Oct. 7 at 3:00 - Photo Workshop taught by Joanne Brody. Celebrate Sukkot with our resident nature photographer. Learn how to turn your photos into photographs. Basic rules of photographic composition will help you make your photos "pop." Bring a camera or your cell phone. RSVP to Jessica by Sun., Oct. 5.
Professional Photo Giveaway. Joanne Brody's beautiful 16x20 photographs (matted) will be given away on Tues., Oct. 7, Wed., Oct. 8 and Thurs., Oct. 9 from 1:30-3:00 in the TBS library. Joanne has displayed her photos at galleries. She wishes to donate them now to our congregants. 2 photographs per family. Open to Women and Men! Book Discussion: Wed.,Nov. 12 at 11:00 ~ The Labyrinth of Exile: A Life of Theodore Herzl by Ernst Pawel
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, October 15 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 Jessica.
Schleppers Needed for High Holy Days! We need people to help set up and take down for the High Holy Days at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Please email Al today at UncleAl81@gmail.com or call 928-273-9551.
Schedule of Services *To print the Schedule of Services, click here Erev Rosh Hashanah ~ Monday, September 22 at 6pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Rosh Hashanah ~ Tuesday, September 23 at 10am. Children's programming during part of the morning service. Tashlich ~ Following the RH service in the outside picnic area. Kever Avot (Cemetery Service) ~ Sunday, September 28 at 1pm at Heritage Memorial Cemetery. Kol Nidre ~ Wednesday, October 1 at 6pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Yom Kippur ~ Thursday, October 2 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Morning services at 10am. Children's programming during part of the morning service. Afternoon programming: 12:30-1:15 Gentle Yoga with Ruth Ashkenazi. Bring a mat and change of clothes. 1:30-2:15 TBS Healing Circle with Annah-Mikayla, Gene, and Wynndi 2:20-2:50 Mussar Intro with Rabbi Susan 2:55-3:55 Rabbi Nina Perlmutter Reading Pirke Avot for High Holidays is an old tradition. The “Chapters” or “Ethics of the Fathers” hold many famous & beloved reminders: “If not now, when?”, “The world stands on 3 things: Torah, service, and acts of loving kindness.” We’ll look at Pirke Avot and be inspired. Afternoon services: Mincha, Yizkor, and Ne'ilah at 4pm.
A potluck-style dairy break-the-fast meal will take place at the conclusion of Yom Kippur services. This meal is open to anyone who signs up to contribute to our potluck. Sign up here. Deadline is Sept. 29.
Sukkot ~ Tuesday, Oct. 7 1:30-3:00 Nature photographer Joanne Brody photo donation; 3:00-4:30 Photography workshop (see above for details) Sukkot ~ Friday, October 10. 5pm Oneg in the Sukkah and 5:30 service in the sanctuary at Temple B'rith Shalom. Sukkot ~ Saturday, October 11. 4pm Song Circle meets in the Sukkah followed by a 5pm light potluck. No sign-ups necessary. Bring a salad or meat or fish dish or dessert to share (No dairy items please). BYOB. Sukkot Yizkor ~ Tuesday, October 14 at 5pm at Temple B'rith Shalom Simchat Torah ~ Tuesday, October 14 at 6pm at Temple B'rith Shalom
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services will take place at: Trinity Presbyterian Church, located at 630 Park Ave in Prescott
All other services will take place at: Temple B'rith Shalom, located at 2077 Brohner Way in Prescott
Are you unaffiliated and interested in attending Temple B'rith Shalom's High Holiday Services?
The Board of Directors, Rabbi Susan Schanerman and Cantorial Soloist Jessica Dreifuss are happy you have chosen Temple B’rith Shalom for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Temple B’rith Shalom is a small synagogue that supports spirituality and provides a strong Jewish presence in the Quad Cities. Financial support is essential for us to provide High Holiday services and spirituality to our members, our Jewish community and non-members.
The non-member ticket price for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is $125.00 per person per holiday. Children and College students are welcome at no charge. If you decide to become a member at Temple B'rith Shalom by December 31, 2025, the cost of your ticket(s) will be applied to your membership.
To reserve your spot and obtain your tickets or for more information on membership, please email or call the office at 928-708-0018. We will be checking tickets at the door.
Source of All: Comfort them, hold them close. They have been called to leave us. To enter Your eternal embrace.
Please join me in participating in the tradition of adding the names of your loved ones to the Temple B’rith Shalom Yizkor booklet. What a beautiful way to celebrate those we have lost. Call Jessica in the office at (928) 708-0018 or fill out this form and return it to the temple. As is customary, the cost will be $18 per person to have each loved one’s name listed or $180 for as many names as you wish to list.
May their memories be a blessing. Sincerely, Rabbi Susan Schanerman
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 Composts! Bring your compostables between Thursday at noon and 10am Saturday mornings.
Monthly: Prescott Area Shelter Services Monthly Dinner "TBS Compassionate Cooks" To participate or for questions, contact Annie Bernkrant at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or call (928) 273-5202.
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
Click on this Link:DONATE NOW TO TEAM TBS As of today, Team TBS has contributed $4,891 to this years, "Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Our gracious anonymous donor will be contributing $2,000 which should show up in our Team total next week. “Let’s Not Stop” Please continue to donate so that our support will meet or exceed last years contribution of $7,667.
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.
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, September 19. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from September 19 - 25. 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. Adolph Horowitz, grandfather of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Beverly Coffee, mother of Bobby Sue O’Dell Shannon Ray Jones, brother of Pam Jones Nathan Yaffe, step-grandfather of Robin Frielich Leon Strauss, father of Ruth Stern Betty Litwin Strauss, mother of Ruth Stern Richard Brody, husband of Joanne Brody Aaron Joseph Burke, brother-in-law of Elyce and Bruce Goldberg Mark Gray, partner of Annah-Mikayla Sexton Leonard Borok, husband of Beverlee Stuart-Borok 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
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 Cindie Abrahams, Bill Abrahams, Jack Mendez, Roslyn Brownie, Jessica Herst, Gloria Hershman, 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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