Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood Dinner Out! Let’s celebrate the “dog days” of summer at
Eton Plaza, 28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere
Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 7:00 pm
Please RSVP to Amy Chupack by Tuesday August 8th, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mark your calendar for:
TBS Sisterhood First Year Meeting
Sunday, September 24, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
On Sunday, August 27th, our TBS Sisterhood along with Temple Israel in Canton, Temple Israel in Akron and Temple Rodef Sholom in Youngstown are collaborating on a program called “Recipes from the Holocaust.” Our four sisterhoods comprise the Northeast Area of the Central District of WRJ. This is why we call it “Area Day.” Join us for a meaningful and delicious program!
The search committee to identify and select a new education director has been hard at work since late April and has completed its task. The committee was chaired by Rebecca Egolf and its members were Kim Strausser, Eric Chupack, Amy Chupack, Rabbi Jim Egolf, Jean Beasley, Aron Cymerman, Randy Herman, and Laurie Frankino. Thanks to all of these members for their service.
The committee had the opportunity to interview and consider three excellent candidates. Ultimately one was our clear, unanimous favorite, and we are pleased to announce her selection as the new Education Director for TBS. Here's a little bit about Leah:
Leah Levenstein brings more than twenty years' experience in Jewish leadership and programming to produce quality Jewish engagement opportunities for all ages. She has served as Education Director and in other positions at Temple Israel Akron for the last ten years. She also has Jewish education experience at the Shaw JCC, BBYO, and numerous synagogues. She is originally from Pittsburgh and attended the University of Pittsburgh as well as completing graduate work at Hebrew College in Boston. She is married to Mike Levinstein, an administrator at Kent State. They have four children, Jonah, Eitan, Yael and Ruby, ranging from 9 years old to 9 months old. Leah enjoys long talks over coffee and when she can sneak some time for herself, she rejuvenates through writing, swimming, and anything crafty.
We are so excited to welcome Leah and her family to this position and to our congregational community. Leah attended the annual meeting last night and met many TBS members. We'll let everyone know when we can greet her husband and kids at a date later this summer.
Everyone should "save the date" of Sunday, Sept. 10. TBS will again participate in First Serve where we join with the Congregational Church and the Islamic Community Center for service projects on the Sunday nearest 9/11. All who participated last year found this to be a very rewarding activity that helps our greater community and promotes peace and unity. This year the three congregations will be working with the Akron Municipal Housing Authority for projects in support of the Summit Lake community in Akron. More details to come as plans are developed.
James Field
