In college, I attended High Holiday services at Hillel. Students came in and out of the student union throughout the day depending on class schedules and need. There was no judgment - it was good to be together in the large ballroom that doubled as a sanctuary twice a year. Rabbi Barton Lee, z"l, assembled a wonderful service. Typewriter-typed and photocopied with (wait for it) glued-on clip art.
I've never forgotten the prayer below.
If you always assume the one sitting next to you is the Messiah waiting for some simple human kindness, you will soon come to weigh your words and watch your hands. And if the Messiah so chooses not to be revealed in your time, it will not matter. ~ Danny Siegel
ג'מר חתימה טובה Rabbi Susan
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 Wed., Oct. 1 ~ 6:00 Kol Nidre Thurs., Oct. 2 ~ 10:00 Yom Kippur... Fri., Oct. 3 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Service Sat., Oct. 4 ~ 10:00 Torah Study (No Saturday Shabbat Service this month) Sun., Oct. 5 ~ 10:00 Sukkah Decorating Party - All invited! 11:00 Tikkun Olam Meeting ~ All invited! Tues., Oct. 7 ~ Sukkot Holiday (Office closed) - Mahjong and Crafters cancelled. 9:00 Men at Wildflower; 1:30pm ~ Photo give-away; 3:00pm ~ Joanne Brody Photography program
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. Five participants needed.
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.
Women of TBS: Wed., Oct. 22 at 6:30. Annual Planning Meeting at the home of Shari and Jeff Brooks. RSVP to Shari by Oct. 19 for directions. shari@jbrookswa.com 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.
Schedule of Services *To print the Schedule of Services, click here 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. 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
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 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 Yom Kippur is $125.00 per person. 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.
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.
Next Meeting: Sun., Oct. 5 at 11:00am. All are welcome.
TBS Composts! Bring your compostables between Thursday at noon and 10am Saturday mornings.
Monthly: Prescott Area Shelter Services Monthly Dinner "TBS Compassionate Cooks" 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 includes member and non-member volunteers. 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. To participate or if you have questions, contact Annie Bernkrant at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or call her at (928) 273-5202 before October 12.
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
Mazel Tov to all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month: 23 Ken and Janelle Thomas 23 Bob and Belle Merwitzer
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in October to:
26 Aiden Balk 27 Mitch Oppenheim 28 Bruce Hershman
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, October 3. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from October 3 - 9. 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. Rhoda Sherry, mother of Alan Sherry Suzanne Dunbar, aunt of Linda Frankel Emmanuel Lazarus Patent, father of Linda Patent Ralph Elliot Kaiserman, relative of Arlene Brownie Mara Hollon, mother of Jessica Herst Esther Horowitz, grandmother of Suzi Abramson-Johnson Marv Rifkin, husband of Janet Rifkin Ida Sussman, relative of Barbara Sussman Edna Grace Zoraster, aunt of Karin Luedke David Rosmarin, grandfather of Rolene Attias Ethel Marie Eaton, mother of Robert Eaton Hilda Trueheart, close friend of Michael Sperling 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 Trudy Steinhauer, Cindie Abrahams, Bill Abrahams, Jack Mendez, 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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the donations we received in the month of September. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Leah Gilbert- In honor of Steve Stern’s birthday and in memory of Richard Brody Constance Hajduk- In memory of Richard Brody Chedva and Brian Weingart- In memory of Mary Weingart Richard and Claudia Ackerman- In memory of Richard Brody Janice Reed- In memory of Curtis Reed David and Esther Littmann- In honor of Steve Stern’s birthday Belle and Bob Merwitzer- In honor of the TBS Board, Rabbi Susan, Jessica Dreifuss, and Steve Stern’s birthday Janet Schieber- In memory of Richard Brody Paul and Harriett Finger Linda Patent- In memory of father, Emmanuel Lazarus Patent Janet Rifkin- In memory of husband, Marvin Rifkin and grand-nephew, Damon Sandler Lloyd and Susan Zane- In memory of mother, Ruth Wallen
BUILDING FUND: Marjorie Franzel- In memory of Richard Brody Lee and Roberta Nackman- In memory of Ida Nackman
HIGH HOLY DAYS: Leah Gilbert Robyn Chase and Family Dot and John Jones Sandra Johnson
MITZVAH CIRCLE FUND: Suzi Abramson-Johnson- In appreciation of Esther Littmann Bruce Goldberg and Elyce Ditchek-Goldberg Beverly Pinto and Elliot Levin- In appreciation of Rabbi Susan and Jessica Lee and Roberta Nackman- In appreciation of their Rosh Hashanah Honor
ONEG FUND: Lynn Covarrubias Trust- In memory of Sheila DeWoskin
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in September: Jewish Free Loan Bard Schatzman & Linda Mast Ed Greenberg Ferne Zabezenksy
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