Welcome to Temple Beth Shalom!
Temple Beth Shalom is a dynamic congregation of about 100 families, under the leadership of Rabbi Michael Ross. Known as the Synagogue of the Western Reserve, we are a Reform Jewish congregation, affiliated with the national organizations of that movement.
Although the Temple has grown over the years, it endeavors to maintain a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Please come join us so we can share who we are today and our vision for the future.
The Temple is located in a beautiful, historic building at 50 Division Street in Hudson. Friday night services are held twice a month at 7:30 p.m. For a schedule of services and other activities, see our Calendar page.
50 Division Street
Hudson, OH 44236
330-656-1800, Please Note: there is no on-site staff and there may be a delay in retrieving and returning messages left at this number.
Office hours vary; please email for appointment.
Rabbi: rabbimichaelross@gmail.com
Education Director: education@tbshudson.org
President: president@tbshudson.org
Membership: membership@tbshudson.org
Accounting: accounting@tbshudson.org
e-Megillah
May 2, 2024
Issue #666
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
Wow, our community seder last Friday was amazing! Such a joy to host a large group for seder! A huge thank you to Laurie and Jen Frankino, James Field, Julie Lakas and Joyce Bigham for all of their hard work!
This Shabbat, I am hosting a special Torah Study & Bagel Brunch at Kent State Hillel from 10-11:30.
This Saturday is May 4, and the annual Kent State memorial service will be at noon. Student protesters are planning to use this opportunity to voice their protests. We are not expecting any violence of any kind.
I will also bring a small group of folks back to Hillel around 2:30 or 3:00 Saturday to say Mourner’s Kaddish and have a discussion about the memorial.
All TBS folks are welcome to join us for bagels, Torah and more. Please park in the Hillel parking lot.
Religious School Updates
– We have begun advertising for a new education director for next fall. Please let us know if you know anyone who might be interested! We have formed a search committee for this opening, and will be sharing info and details in the weeks to come.
– Our religious school is on Passover break. Classes resume Thursday 5/2
Judaism 101 – 12 Sunday afternoons (3/3-5/12 at 4:00 pm)
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Judaism from an adult perspective?
Are you considering conversion to Judaism?
If so, this class can form a great foundation to get you started. We will focus on Jewish history, holidays, ideas and traditions.
There will be a few paperback books as part of the class as well.
- Class fees – $10 for TBS members or $56 for the entire course, $18 per class non-members or $154 for the entire course. College students can pay a donation. (Fees for the class will go to pay our zoom manager/teaching assistant.)
- RSVPS are needed in advance. Please email rabbimichaelross to RSVP or get more info and syllabus.
Meeting ID: 874 2204 2658, Passcode: judaism101
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