November 13, 2025
Issue #741
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends & Family,
This Friday we are offering a special blessing for our veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Join us for Shabbat Friday evening at 7:30pm.
JEWISH MEDITATION CLASSES ARE RESUMING!
During the High Holidays, I spoke about building resilience during anxious times. If you are seeking a way to move on from the daily chaos and the noise, then please join me every other Thursday evening at 7:30 at TBS Hudson for our Jewish Meditation Circle.
Last May and June we held four “Intro to Jewish Meditation” sessions which were well attended.
Our second session will be Thursday, 11/20 at 7:30 pm.
For both beginners and advanced meditation folks.
I am an accredited Jewish Mindfulness Meditation teacher by the Institute of Jewish Spirituality. I have been leading meditation groups for the past 15 years.
Donations are welcome!
TBS HOSTS INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE
On Sunday, Nov. 23, at 7:00 pm, TBS will host our Annual Interfaith gathering, with the clergy from First Congregational Church, Christ Church Episcopal, and Laurel Lake. Please join us for this wonderful communal event to welcome in a season of gratitude. TBS Sisterhood will host the reception afterwards.
TBS’ Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class Starting this fall!
Have you wanted to transform your adult understanding of Judaism into a meaningful ritual? We are forming an adult b’nai mitzvah class this fall. We will spend the next 9 months or so studying together. Each student will read from the Torah, lead part of a group prayer service, and deliver a D’var Torah.
NEW CLASSES ARE STARTING THIS FALL:
– Jewish Prayer Essentials – structure & meaning of prayers (Saturday mornings before Torah Study, from 9:00 – 9:45 am)
– Basic Hebrew (with Jean and Art, Tuesday evenings)
– Torah Study with Commentaries – Rabbi Michael will teach a new Torah Study as we explore the weekly readings through the eyes of the classic commentators like Rashi, Ibn Ezra, and Ramban. For both beginning and advanced students. All texts will be in English, with Hebrew as needed.
TBS Religious School News
Religious school classes meet this Thursday, 10/23 at 4:30 pm and Sunday, 10/26 at 9:00 am.
We will take a school field trip to the Akron Zoo on Sunday, 11/2. RSVPS needed!
TBS Brotherhood meetings/ events
• Brotherhood Membership
The Brotherhood performs much needed projects for TBS. Even if you cannot participate in Brotherhood, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION. This will help to complete the many TBS projects planned for 2024 – 2025. Please contact treasurer Art Busch, ascyb34@yahoo.com with any questions.
* Please Do Notpay along with your Temple dues.
• We meet throughout the year in the spirit of friendship and good humor. We sponsor social events, fundraisers and building beautification projects to support and enhance the TBS community. Announcements will be posted as soon as they are available!
Contact: Mike Miller at: mikemillercsi@roadrunner.com
Thank you for your support!
TBS Sisterhood meetings/events
It was a wonderful dinner Tuesday night. Thanks to all who came and I look forward to seeing you at our next event.
Save the Date!
December 7th Sisterhood Latke Fry!
Hello sisters. Time again to make our delicious latkes. There are many tasks to help with, both in and out of the kitchen. This will be on December 7th at 9:00 am at TBS. This is an important part of what we do, both for supplying Hanukah dinners at the temple and for a fundraiser for the sisterhood. Please come. Tell your friends and neighbors they can order($10 per dozen).Also, orders need to be to Robin Rosen-Sharp at rrsdvm@gmail.com or text to (216)509-6639 by December 1st. PLEASE rsvp or questions to: kimstrausser@gmail.com
New this year, please consider wearing a hat or hairnet or some sort of hair covering please.
Sisterhood president,
Julie Lakas
• It’s that time again to support sisterhood with your membership dues. Please contact Robin Rosen-Sharp at Rrsdvm2@gmail.com for a membership form. Please DO NOT send dues with your Temple dues or to the Temple Zeffy account. Robin can provide you with a Zelle link if you want to pay online. Thanks for your support!
Thanks, Robin
• Upcoming meetings and events are currently being planned and scheduled by the Sisterhood. Announcements will be posted as soon as they are available!Thank you for your support!
Temple Beth Shalom
Website Notes and Links
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PAST NEWSLETTERS Please contact the temple or join our Facebook group for the passcode. Past e-Megillahs can be found on Media > e-Megillah Newsletters page
CALENDAR PAGE View upcoming services and events
SHABBAT SERVICE ID: 861 4959 4595. Please contact the temple or join our Facebook group for the passcode. Available when noted on the Upcoming Events schedule
TORAH STUDY ID: 844 3145 6155. Please contact the temple or join our Facebook group for the passcode. Saturday Prayer Essentials and Torah Study
MAKING PRAYER REAL The book for Saturday classes can be ordered here
KENT HILLEL SHABBAT Candle-lighting, Service/Community Discussion, FREE Dinner (*Registration is REQUIRED and will close each week on Thursday at 2:00pm)
KENT HILLEL Providing a comfortable atmosphere for socializing, studying, or connecting spiritually for students
Zeffy We can now use Zeffyfor Dues, Fees, and Donations.
Temple Beth Shalom does not pay a fee
ISRAEL DONATIONS Donations to support Israel can be made at
Cleveland Federation
Religious school students are asked to collect new or gently used gloves and mittens, sized child through adult for the Akron Snow Angels.
Waterproof gloves or mittens would be excellent but all types are welcome. There is a decorated box in the social hall for drop-off.
All are welcome to donate. Akron Snow Angels spreads warmth and connects with the most vulnerable in our community by providing basic essentials and fostering compassionate friendships. akronsnowangels.com
Contact Kim Strausser with questions.
Akron Canton Regional Food Bank – Collection Extended
Heightened food insecurity has increased demand in our community.
Our giving campaign is continuing into the winter season.
This year the temple has collected $2,822, providing 8,466 meals for our community and surpassing last year’s collection.
That’s amazing, thank you so much for your continued support and generosity during this time and every year!
The most effective support of ACRFB is through direct monetary contributions. Each $1 donated provides three meals.
There are two ways to donate:
Online at http://give.akroncantonfoodbank.org/goto/templebethshalom
By check, addressed to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
Write “Temple Beth Shalom Holiday Food Drive” in the memo so we can track our donations and mail your donation to Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307
Contact Marcy Caplin with questions.
• To join Social Action @ TBS, text or call Eric Draper at 216-630-6075.
For more details, visit tbshudson.org/category/cbe/community/tikkun-social-action/
It’s that time again.
The sisterhood latke fry is scheduled for December 7th, *with orders due by December 1st* ($10 per dozen). Send an email or text to Robin Rosen-Sharp at rrsdvm@gmail.com (216-509-6639) for your order by December 1st.
Calling all Acme shoppers…
TBS is participating in Acme’s Community Cash Back program.
Now through February 15, when you purchase the following brands, bring your receipts to the temple to help us earn funds.
There are two collection spots for your convenience. For questions, please text or call Eric Draper at 216-630-6075.
TBS Lending Library News!
I will be at the Temple Beth Shalom lending library on Thursday, November 20th from 7:00 pm to 7:30 before Rabbi’s Jewish Meditation Circle. Come for a book and stay to release the noise from the world. I can meet you at the Temple at another time if this time does not work for you. I am going to start listing a few books each week to wet your appetite.
GATES OF SHABBOT A guide for Observing Shabbat by American Rabbis
GREAT JEWISH QUOTATIONS by Kolatch
CHUTZPAH by Alan Dershowitz
and hundreds of other great Jewish books!!
Please consider donating any books you want to part with.
All the best, Bill Riter
wrriter@yahoo.com
gloves and mittens
We’re asking our religious school students to please bring in new or gently used gloves and mittens through December 14th. The items will be collected in the social hall at TBS (look for a decorated box!) Congregation members are also welcome to donate.
Thank you!
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- Fri. 11/14, 7:30 pm:Kabbalat Shabbat Service – with Deb Rogers
- Thu. 11/20, 7:30 pm: Jewish Meditation Circle
- SAVE THE DATE, Sun. 11/23: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service @ TBS
- Fri. 12/5, 7:30 pm:Kabbalat Shabbat Service – with Deb Rogers
- Sun. 12/7, 9:00 am: Sisterhood Latke Fry! – @ TBS
- Thu. 12/11, 7:30 pm: Jewish Meditation Circle
- Sat. 12/13, 9:00 am: Jewish Prayer Essentials – Adult B’nai Mitzvah class
- Sat. 12/13, 9:45 am: Torah Study & Commentaries – Bagels will be served
For more information on temple services and other activities, please refer to the temple website:
Sat. 12/13, 9:00 am: Jewish Prayer Essentials – Adult B’nai Mitzvah class
Sat. 12/13, 9:45 am: Torah Study & Commentaries – Bagels will be served
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.
Please Note: there is no on-site staff and 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
