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
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Issue #663
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
This Friday we will have our next musical Shabat service with Chuck Fink at 7:30 pm. We will begin to prepare for Passover with a discussion about humility, arrogance, and chametz.
This Passover will be an opportunity to confront our emotions and anxieties of the past 6 months as we consider liberation, freedom, and joy this spring.
In Prayer Lab, on 4/20 we will have a special session reviewing the Haggadah as we prepare for the holiday. It’s a perfect opportunity to bring new insights to your seder tables! Additionally, we will have a Family Seder for religious school families and friends on Sunday, 4/21, and on Friday, 4/26 we will host our Community Seder.
Join us for this season of liberation!
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.
– All religious school families, parents of small kids, and community members are invited to our Family Seder on Sunday 4/21 at 11:00 am!
From the Boardroom
June Annual Meeting to be held on Friday, June 14.
James Field and Laurie Frankino complete their two-year term as co-presidents on June 30. James will transition to Immediate Past President and will assume the position of Treasurer, currently held by Jonathan Selinger who is retiring from the board. Laurie will also become a Past President and will continue her role as Ritual Chair.
The voluntary position of President of TBS calls for one person or a team of 2 to lead the TBS Board of Trustees in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the temple. For the next fiscal year, July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, Past President, Larry Terkel has volunteered to take responsibility as president once again. Larry will use his vast experience working with our temple community and his relationships in the Hudson and Cleveland communities to continue the good works accomplished by the current board of Trustees. As our constitution states, Larry, and the rest of the slate of officers will be voted in during the Annual Meeting to be held on Friday, June 14.
The TBS Board of Trustees welcomes your questions, comments and suggestions. Please feel free to contact co-presidents James jdfield23@aol.com or Laurie lfrankino@gmail.com
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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