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Purim Purim Purim!Here we are getting ready for the festivities of Purim. When we take a close look this holiday is quite challenging, in fact it is so challenging that I believe most of the Jewish world just wants to make it a child’s Halloween, but it is not Halloween, not by a long shot. The traditional story of Purim is rife with controversy, the ways that Vashti and Esther are treated, the way Mordechai delivered Esther to the Kings harem telling her that it was her obligation. There’s controversy around the stories hunger for revenge and the intense anger with which we are to BOO Haman’s name. Purim can be seen as a “Do unto others have others have done unto you.” But this is not a Godly message, even if it promises to feel good for a moment. It is not God’s way.

Purim isn’t about revenge, it isn’t about unleashing anger towards one’s enemies, it isn’t about objectifying women or turning this tale into a meaningless costume party, no no no. Purim is about courage, it is about being measured in one’s anger and toning down hateful rhetoric. Purim is about, not doing unto others who have hurt you in the same fashion as they have done unto you. And mostly, Purim is the Jewish Mardi Gras. It is the time when Spring entices the soul to hope for her warm return.

It is a celebration that the light, the warmth, will return and life will open once again to the sun. It is a time to release the fears of darkness and celebrate the LIGHT of GOD.

We are commanded to blot out the name of Amalek and Amalek is the symbol of every evil leader who has lived. The question is, how will we blot out his name?

Here is a rabbinic story that gives us a new way to blot out the name of Amalek.

During the Purim feast, The Rabbi suddenly stopped the festivities and

said, “Saddle the horses and get the carriages, it is time to blot out Amalek.”

Her students were petrified. “What could the master mean?” Being obedient disciples, they got in their carriages and followed their Rabbi. They rode into town to a local inn where the Polish peasants were engaged in their own drunken bash. The Rabbi and her disciples entered the inn. When the peasants saw them, they stopped dancing. The music stopped. Everyone circled around the Rabbi and the Jews as they walked to the center of the dance floor. The room was silent. The Rabbi looked at one of the peasants and put out her hand with her palm to the ceiling. Silence. The peasants looked at one another. Suddenly one of them stepped forward and took the Rabbi’s hand. They slowly started dancing. The musicians began playing. In a matter of minutes, all the Jews and peasants were joyously dancing with one another. That’s how we blot out Amalek today!

I sure hope that you have gotten your costume ready. We are going to have some fun.

With love and blessings,Rabbi Julie Kozlow

RAM’S HORNTHE NEW

WHAT’S HAPPENING

IN THE RABBINIC OFFICE

Volume XXXIII No. 2    March 2020    Adar/Nisan, 5780

• Motown Purim March 9th at 6pm.

• Holy Breathing in Sedona March 18th - Please join us for powerful spiritual experience. Please contact Rabbi Julie for more information.

• New Member Welcome during Shabbat services on March 27th at 6pm.

• Paying it Forward Blessings and all! March 29th at 3pm.

• Passover Seder At Prescott Lakes Clubhouse, April 9th at 6pm.

• Rabbi Julie’s Installation Ceremony June 13th - Save the date!

• Israel Trip October 2021.

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PRESIDENT’S LETTERShalom All,

Purim and Passover are upon us and it is time to celebrate our survival and freedom from slavery. Please forgive the errors I made because I am not an expert.

Purim is a time to celebrate our victory over evil Haman. Esther was cunning and beautiful, and with the encouragement of Mordecai, was resourceful enough to use these traits to convince King Ahashuerus of Haman’s evil plan to destroy the Jewish people. As a result, Haman was dispatched to his maker and we, the Jewish people, survived. To this day we read the entire book of Esther (the whole megillah) on the 14th day of Adar (March 9, 2020, this year). We party, eat and drink, and send gifts and food to friends and the poor so they can partake in celebrating. Rabbi

has some wonderful plans and a few surprises, so please join us this year at Temple.

Passover is our time for celebrating our departure from Egypt and slavery for freedom. We were slaves for four hundred years. We celebrated Shabbat Shira, arriving and crossing the Red (REED) sea, with song and dance. Then, after arriving at Mount Sinai we became the

Jewish Nation after receiving the Ten Commandments from Moses that he was given by GOD. We then wandered, as the wandering Jews, for forty years until we were allowed into the promised land.

We have had a tumultuous history to say the least but being believers and optimists, we were able to overcome our troubles and hatred and build lives for ourselves. As we prepare for Passover and our Community Passover Seder, please keep in mind that we have fellow Jew’s who may not be able to enjoy the celebration due to lack of funds. So, with our belief in charity and helping the less fortunate maybe a small donation can be given to Temple as a Seder contribution to help the less fortunate.

God Bless You!

Shalom,

Jim Rubin, President 

Board of Directors (Jeff Plotkin not pictured)

PRESIDENT Jim Rubin

VICE PRESIDENT Trudy Steinhauer

TREASURERSandy Rabin

SECRETARYDonna Olesh

MEMBERS-AT-LARGEJeff Plotkin

Suzanne SolvetWayne Grossman

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTAl Steinberg

BOARD OF EDUCATIONShirley Phares, Chair

ADULT EDUCATIONMarsha Freedenberg,

Co-Chair

MEMBERSHIPKaren Luedke, Chair

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Al Steinberg, Chair

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Annie Bernkrant, Chair Sue Robyn, Chair

RITUAL PRACTICESAl Steinberg, Chair

Suzanne Ehrlich, ChairShira Zerner, Chair

FINANCE COMMITTEESandy Rabin, Chair

WOMEN OF TBSSue Robyn, Chair

Barbara Sussman, Chair

MITZVAH CIRCLEMindy Rubin, Chair

BEREAVEMENT GROUPShirley Phares, Facilitator

Annie Bernkrant, Facilitator

CEMETERY COMMITTEEKen Epstein, Chair

TBS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TBS COMMITTEES AND CHAIR-PEOPLE

Purim and Passover are upon us and it is time to celebrate our survival and freedom from slavery.

TBS is lucky that Jessica and her husband Remi decided to move to Prescott. You saw Jessica on the piano at High Holiday services and then she accepted the position as our administrator. If you've not yet met her, please stop by during office hours, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mitzvah Circle is all about YOU!

Mitzvah circle is here to help you during times of need. Illness might sideline your meal prep abilities temporarily.  Hospitalizations might find you in need of a talk or visit with Rabbi Julie.  Maybe you are house-bound and would like a call or visit from Rabbi or a meal. We are here, PLEASE ask. 

Mitzvah Circle also helps with Shiva preparations and set up such as food, baking, phone calls, etc. Please remember: We cannot help, if we do not know you are in need.  Hospitals do not automatically notify your clergy so please ask a family member or friend (if you are unable) to notify Rabbi Julie or Jessica in the office. Of course, you can also call Mindy! 

The entire congregation is a member of Mitzvah Circle.  At times you might be the one in need and at times you might be called upon to return the mitzvah. Thus, a Mitzvah Circle is formed. 

B’Shalom, Mindy mindyrubin@gmail.com

HOSPITAL VISITS AND HEALING LIST REMINDER Bikkur Cholim, visiting the sick, and Mi Shebeirach, the prayer for healing, are two ways Temple B’rith Shalom supports those who are ill. Because of Federal confidentiality regulations (HIPAA), hospitals no longer advise the Temple if a congregant is hospitalized. Our Rabbi or a lay leader (if she is away), when asked to do so, will visit congregants in local hospitals. Please aid us in this sacred work by contacting the office to request a visit or to be added to the healing list. Jessica can be reached at 928-708-0018. We wish all those who are ill, a speedy refuah shleimah, complete healing.

REMEMBER HIPPA LAWS:When you fill out your paper-work at the hospital, please say that you are Jewish. Please let Mindy Rubin know if you need a visit by the Rabbi or if you are in the hospital.  Rabbi Julie will always call first before visiting.

To all who are celebrating their anniversaries this month.

Roberta and Lee Nackman 5thAmy and Curt Fackrell 6thSuzanne and Larry Ehrlich 14thWendy and Rob Ratner 23rd

Healing thoughts go to:Bill Abrahams, Al Attias, Barbara Banen, Paul Beck, Rick Bernstein,

Doris Edelman, Ruth Ann Perlmutter, Dotty Reynolds, Barbara Schlosberg, John Yeakley, Linton Traub, Arlene Brownie,

Sandra Bernstein, Bill Kram, Geri Lanksy, Greg Raskin, Diane Shapiro, Roza Rosenberg, and Doug Steinhauer.

BARUCH ATAH ADONAI, ROFEH HACHOLIMBLESSED ARE YOU, ADONAI, HEALER OF THE SICK

Happy Birthday wishes will be given on the first Friday of every month for birthdays that fall within that month!

Happy Birthday!Sol Munves 23rdJohn Jones 25thNancy Silver 26thSarae Steremberg 26thBonnie Manko 28thJudy Neigoff 30thBronna Hankoff 31stAmelia Ehrlich 31st

Gayle Pokorny 5thArlene Minuskin 11thMartin Boxer 12th Teresa Butler 17thBarbara Sealey 17thJudy Loew 18thJeffrey Adler 21stFrancine Garner 23rd

MEMBER CORNER

Let’s Get ACQUAINTEDShirley Phares and Holly Hess

We were born and raised in San Diego, California.

Holly retired from the Old Globe Theatre as costumer in 2014. Shirley also retired in the same year from her private practice as Clinical Psychologist and Holistic Health Practitioner.

In June 2014 we decided to leave San Diego and move to Prescott, Arizona where we had spent a number of vacations and fell in love with the area.

It was quite a change moving from living near the ocean all our lives to living in the middle of Prescott National Forest surrounded by wildlife! Not to mention, 4 seasons and snow.

In the fall of 2014 we began attending Temple B’rith Shalom after a visit from Holly’s cousin who asked us to find a Temple where she could attend Shabbat Services. Both of us felt so welcomed by the congregation, we continued attending Friday services. In February 2018 we began Jewish studies with Rabbi Perlmutter and had our Beit Din August 22nd of the same year.

Holly has an art studio at home where she creates fiber art apparel and needle painting with threads and sells her work on the internet.

Shirley is an avid hiker, birder and photographer. She enjoys meditation, reading and studying Torah.

The addition of the MEMBER CORNER, to the Ram’s Horn has been very well received. It has provided an opportunity for congregants to become familiar with each other.

To get the MEMBER CORNER started, those congregants who have submitted articles have done so on an invitational basis. We would love volunteers for the MEMBER CORNER in the future! An open invitation is now offered to every congregational family unit to submit an article with one family published each month. Please submit your article to Jessica Dreifuss at office@brithshalom-az.org prior to the 20th day of the month.

The following is the outline guidance to be used in preparing your submission:

1. Photo (Head Shot).2. Member name (single, couple, or family).3. Brief autobiography (background information).4. Something about family.5. What brought you to Prescott?6. Brief work background.7. What are your interests?

Please take advantage of participating and help build a closer family relationship in the congregation.

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ADULT EDUCATION – MARCH 2020

HEBREW CLASSES STARTING APRIL 21, 2020Beginning Hebrew taught by Marilynne Yeakley*

This class will start from the very beginning by teaching the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. It will also include some basic vocabulary. The end will be that students are able to read Hebrew

and follow along in the prayer book.Text Book: Aleph Isn’t Tough: An Introduction to Hebrew for Adults, Book 1CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2020  10:00am —10:50am

Intermediate Hebrew taught by Marilynne Yeakley*Students must have knowledge of Hebrew letters and vowels and the ability to put them together.

The class will focus on prayer book reading fluency and the understanding of prayers.Text Book: Aleph Isn’t Enough: Hebrew for Adults Book 2

CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY April 21, 2020  11:00am —11:50am

Biblical Hebrew taught by Marilynne Yeakley*Students must have knowledge of Hebrew. The class will focus on Hebrew as it is found in the Bible.

CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2020  1:00pm—1:50pm

*Hebrew Classes will have a book fee.Hebrew classes are a six month commitment.

**Call Shirley Phares at 928-848-8594 or email: dr.phares@startmail.com to register.Registration Deadline: March 31, 2020

Social Justice & Adult Education proudly welcomes Dirk van Leenen

Please Join us at TBS Sunday March 22nd from 1:00-2:30 pm Dirk Van Leenen renowned author was born in 1940 just after the war had

begun in The Netherlands. Dirk shares his experience of living and growing up in the Holocaust resistance.

Book Signing To Follow Lecture.

Social Justice & Adult Education proudly welcomes

Dirk van Leenen

Please Join us at TBS

Sunday March 22nd from 1:00-2:30 pm

Dirk van Leenen Speaker & Author

Dirk Van Leenen renowned author was born in 1940 just after the war had begun in The Netherlands. Dirk shares his experience of living and growing up in the Holocaust

resistance.

Book Signing To Follow Lecture

Dirk van LeenenSpeaker & Author

Shabbat ShiraPhotos by Joanne Brody

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DONATIONS

Thank you for your generous donations and ongoing support of Temple B’rith Shalom.

We are thankful for each and every one of you. We are enormously grateful!

Roberta and Lee Nackman made a donation to the Religious School fund in memory of Roberta’s mother, Frances Zive.

Sandy and Bill Weiss made a donation to the building maintenance fund in memory of Jeff Plotkin’s mother, Natalie Plotkin.

Sandy and Bill Weiss made a donation to the building maintenance fund in memory of Esther Scheps, mother of Sandy Weiss and in memory of Ellen Scheps, sister-in-law of Sandy Weiss.

Temple B’rith Shalom gratefully acknowledges the following generous donations:

Irene Kuritzky made a donation in honor of her first ever Aliyah.

Irene Kuritzky made a donation in memory of Phil KuritzkyRoberta and Lee Nackman made a donation in honor of

Roberta’s Father, Robert Zive’s Yahrzeit. Mark Goodman made a donation to the Mitzvah Circle and the

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundBlanche and Richard Jacobs made a donation to the Religious

School. Gwenda Krochock made a donation in Memory of Paul HogueGwenda Krochock made a donation wishing Carol Flinner a

speedy recovery and thanking Linda Hochman for all she does for our Temple and its members.

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