As we acknowledge the two year anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023 and all that has transpired since, perhaps this prayer will speak to you.
Prayer for Israel’s Present and Future by Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein
May we remember that our faces are mirrors of each other, our fears are mirrors of each other’s, our hopes are mirrors of each other’s, and all of our children will inherit everything we are.
May we remember our shared past, our shared ancestors, our shared heritage, our shared grief at the destruction of our home twice before, our shared journeys through millennia of exile, our shared pride in who we are and all that we have achieved, wherever we found ourselves, and now here.
May we remember that our being here is something no human can explain or understand.
May we remember that we are responsible to those who came before us and those who come after us.
May we remember that it is very, very easy to destroy, but infinitely harder to build.
May we remember that there is no future for any of us without all of us.
סוכות שמח, Rabbi Susan
Join us this Shabbat at 4:00pm for our Peace Song Circle. Let's lift our voices in peace.
TBS has 2 keyboards to donate by Friday. Interested? Stop by Thursday between 10:30-2:00 and take one!
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., Oct. 9 ~ 11:00 Malamud Short Stories; 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Group Fri., Oct. 10 ~ 5:00 Oneg in the Sukkah - weather permitting; 5:30 Shabbat Services Sat., Oct. 11 ~ 10:00 Torah Study; 4:00 Peace Song Circle; 5:00 Casual potluck in the sukkah CANCELLED due to weather Sun., Oct. 12 ~ 9:30 Religious School; 11:00 Hebrew Class Tues., Oct. 14 ~ Simchat Torah Holiday (Office closed); 4:00 MazelTones Rehearsal; 5:00 Yizkor; 6:00 Simchat Torah Celebration
Wed., Oct. 15 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera
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. Fressers Dinner: Wed., Oct. 29th at The Grille at Prescott Lakes. RSVP to Shari by Sun., Oct. 26.
Adult Ed with Tom Brodersen: Sun., Nov. 2 at 1:00pm
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
Antisemitism: Let's Get Personal: Sun., Nov. 16 at 1:00pm. TBS offers the first of two programs on antisemitism in America. On Nov. 16, we invite you to share (as you wish) your personal experiences of antisemitism and how they have affected you. Our second program will address what we can do to address this issue. Facilitated by Rabbi Susan, Amber Caulkins and Ruth Ashkenazi.
TBS Board Meeting ~ ישיבת דירקטוריון The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, November 19 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.
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., Nov. 23 at 11:15am.
TBS Composts! Bring your compostables between Thursday at noon and 10am Saturday mornings.
Monthly: Prescott Area Shelter Services Monthly Dinner. To participate or if you have questions, contact Annie Bernkrant at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com / (928) 273-5202.
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, October 10. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from October 10 - 16. 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. Patricia Olden, mother of Kathy Berman Daniel Kowalsky, grandfather of Danny Kowalsky Lucille C Zemlick, mother of Cindy Jeitler Pauline Harris, mother of Arlene Raskin Estelle Kowalsky, grandmother of Danny Kowalsky Bessie Schenk, grandmother of Jim Rubin Bella Miller, grandmother of Dory Magnuson Ruth Wallen, mother of Susan Zane 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
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
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