Rabbi's Reflections ~ חייל בודד Lone Soldiers are courageous and dedicated young Jews from all around the world who volunteer to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Without families in Israel, some soldiers may suffer from loneliness, especially when they have time off from their extremely demanding military duty and on Shabbat and holidays.
At TBS, we partner with the East Valley Jewish Community Center in Chandler to send cards and letters to Lone Soldiers every year for Hanukkah. Our students will participate in this project on Sunday. Any congregant who wishes to submit a card or letter is encouraged to do so. Drop them in the office no later than Wednesday, Nov. 12.
בשלום Rabbi Susan
A well-balanced response to yesterday's NYC mayoral election.
Our Hanukkah sale has begun. Candles, Hanukkah dart game, toy dreidels, menorahs, and more. Stop by soon while supplies last. Hanukkah begins Dec. 14.
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., Nov. 6 ~ 10:15 Exercise Class; 11:00 Malamud Short Stories; 12:00 Great Thoughts Book Group Fri., Nov. 7 ~ 5:30 Shabbat Services Sat., Nov. 8 ~ 9:30 Tot Shabbat; 10:00 Torah Study Sun., Nov. 9 ~ 9:30 Religious School; 11:00 Hebrew Class Tues., Nov. 11 ~ 9:00 TBS Men at Wildflower; 10:15 Exercise Class; 11:15 Mahjong, 1:00 Crafters; 2:30 Choir Rehearsal
Wed., Nov. 12 ~ 9:30 Chaverim at Panera; 11:00 Herzl Book Discussion; 11:00 Exercise Class; 12:30 MazelTones Rehearsal
Gentle Exercise Classes (for TBS members only) at no cost. Tuesdays 10:15-11:00 Flexibility and Balance is a standing class with chair support. Wednesdays 11:00-11:45 Mindful Movement is a seated stretching class. Thursdays 10:15-11:00 Flexibility and Balance is a standing class with chair support.
Book Discussion: Wed., Nov. 12 at 11:00 ~ The Labyrinth of Exile: A Life of Theodore Herzl by Ernst Pawel. Suggestions for our next 3 books? We meet bimonthly (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov). We read (mostly) contemporary Jewish fiction. Email Rabbi Susan with your recommendations.
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 Littmann Ashkenazi.
MEN'S CLUB (MOB) at Bruce Goldberg's house Sun., Nov. 16th at 3:00 pm. Open to all TBS men! Join us to brainstorm events for the coming year. Snacks and drinks and pizza. RSVP to Bruce by Nov. 14. bruce.e.goldberg@aol.com or 415-341-3367.
PRAYER CLASS Sundays from 11:00-11:40 starting Nov. 16. If you have always wanted to learn the Shabbat prayers and are motivated to listen to mp3 recordings on your computer through the week, this class is for you. We drill the prayers and then participants chant or read them individually as they learn them at home. Questions? Contact Rabbi Susan. WISE AGING CLASS Thursdays from 11:15-12:30. Dec. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22. An exploration of the issues that face us we age using the book: Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience & Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda ThaiAll participants (or couples) must purchase a copy of the book by the first class. Read Chapter 1 for Dec. 4. Registration (minimum of 6 people required) to Rabbi Susan.
Biblical Hebrew Class ~ Ready to really dig in and learn biblical Hebrew? On Tuesdays at 2:00 or Wednesdays at 2:00 (depending on participant preference). Text: The First Hebrew Primer (3 copies available for purchase at $10 at TBS or through a different bookseller.) Contact Rabbi Susan for details. This is a yearlong class.
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 "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 "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, contact Annie Bernkrant at anniebernkrant@hotmail.com or cal (928) 273-5202 before November 16.
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: 5 Linda Frankel & Alan Sherry 19 Joel & Barbie Kleinbaum 21 Mike and Shirley Wolf 25 Harold & Edie Greenberg
Temple B'rith Shalom wishes a very happy birthday in November to:
7 Danny Kowalsky 7 David Herst 14 Adam Erle 18 Amber Caulkins
19 Ken Epstein 21 Leslie Adler 22 Mark Scharff 24 Shari Brooks
25 Richard Ackerman 28 Shira Zerner 29 Rabbi Susan Schanerman
Special Prayers ~ תפילות
Kaddish ~ קדיש We are remembering the following people at Shabbat this Friday, November 7. We are observing the Yahrzeits of loved ones who have passed from November 7 - 13. 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. Fanny Dolled, grandmother of Rolene Attias Phillip Zenderman, father of Sandy Soloy Blanche Zenderman, mother of Sandy Soloy Howard "Chaim" Sherry, father of Alan Sherry Renee Gruen, mother of Wendy Ratner Ann Stessel, mother of Laury Shayne Sandra Johnson, mother of Suzy Curry, grandmother of Jessica Dreifuss 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
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 Arlene Minuskin, Cindie Abrahams, Bill Abrahams, 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 October. We are so grateful and appreciative of your support!
GENERAL FUND: Arlene Raskin- In memory of Pauline and Samuel Harris Kathy & Lee Berman- In memory of Patricia Olden Bill and Sandy Weiss- In memory of Richard Brody National Mahjongg League Laura Lee Stuart Mills Karen Bergman- In memory of Milton Rabinowitz Mark & Lisa Drutz
HIGH HOLY DAYS: Karin Luedke Ferne Zabezensky Lee and Roberta Nackman Melnick Family Dan and Terri Adler and Family Bruce Goldberg and Elyce Ditchek-Goldberg Sally Contour Roza Rosenberg Michael Sperling Karen Bergman Raymond Lee Kathy & Lee Berman Sandy & Ralph Rabin Joanne Brody Si Osgrove Ruth & Zvika Ashkenazi Bill & Sandy Weiss Mindy and Jim Rubin
MITZVAH CIRCLE FUND: Ferne Zabezensky
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND: Lee & Roberta Nackman- In appreciation of my Torah reading on Yom Kippur
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND: Lee & Roberta Nackman- In appreciation of the break-the-fast volunteers led by Suzi Abramson-Johnson
MUSIC FUND: Ferne Zabezensky Lee & Roberta Nackman- In appreciation of the schlepper volunteers led by Al Steinberg Al Steinberg- Donation from the Unitarian Church Shabbat service in honor of Rabbi Nina Perlmutter
ONEG FUND: Robert Eaton- In memory of mother, Ethel Eaton
A special thank you to those who hosted an Oneg in October: Al & Allee Steinberg Linda Patent Liora & Thalia Bensmiller Mitch Oppenheim & Corinne Belsky Laurie & Tom Reiner
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