April 17, 2025
Issue #711
Letter from Rabbi Ross
We had a wonderful Community Seder last Sunday evening to celebrate Passover and the holiday of freedom. A huge thank you to Laurie and Jen Frankino, Deb Rogers, Dave Holland, and Michelle Touve for planning, assisting and making our seder happen!
TORAH FOR OUR TIMES
This Saturday, 4/19, at 9:45 am we will study the crossing of the sea in Exodus, and the Song of Songs, two special Passover texts! Passover treats will be served. Prayer Essentials will begin at 9:00 am. Short prayer service at 11:00.
NATIONAL NEWS
Earlier this week, the Union of Reform Judaism joined 9 other major Jewish organizations to call out the Trump administration’s dangerous approach to rounding up citizens in the name of fighting antisemitism. Today, six more Kent State international students were arrested. Please read the details of the URJ announcement at the link below.
URJ Joins Coalition of Jewish Organizations in Rejecting the False Choice Between Jewish Safety and Democracy
Our Religious School is on Passover Break this weekend. Our first day back is Thursday, 4/24
Both Surgeries Completed!
On Tuesday, April 15, I had my batteries replaced in my chest stimulators to treat my Dystonia. It is a huge relief to be on the other side of these medical procedures. Thank you for all of your prayers and good wishes!
CLASSES:
– Making Prayer Real – the art of prayer (Saturdays before Torah Study,
from 9:00 – 9:45 am)
– Basic Hebrew (Tuesdays at 7:00pm)
– Torah Reading & Chanting (Fall ’25)
– Spiritual Autobiography writing (Fall ’25 or Spring ’26)
Community Passover Seder
We look forward to being together again for our Seder next year!
TBS Legacy Fund Update
Participation increasing!
We’re getting CLOSER!
An email was sent last week to all those who have yet to participate in our mitzvah of
insuring the long-term survival of our Jewish presence here in Hudson. Please help us own our building and fund future needs well into the future.
As of this date, participation increased from 52% to 60%, great progress but still looking to get that up to 80, 90, 100%. Let’s all do our part.
Again, no contribution is too small, and our match is still happening so whatever you give will be doubled. Our total is up to 85% so let’s keep this going.
We’re almost there. Please join us in this important project. Let’s get that participation up to 100%. You can send a check to TBS, 50 Division St, Hudson, OH 44236 or donate on line through Zeffy and choose the fee down to zero.
Thank you and blessings to all,
Larry
TBSBrotherhood 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 Not pay 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!
TBSSisterhood
meetings/events
April Dinner Night Out
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00pm. Come and share a meal and connect with each other! The Tuesday Specials are house-made-pasta dishes.
Nineteen 10 Restaurant, 215 S. Depeyster St., Kent, OH.
Please RSVP to jeanrhodes16th@gmail.com by Sunday, April 20.
See you there!
• Join the Sisterhood and support us with a dues donation. Please email Robin Rosen-Sharp (rrsdvm2@gmail.com) if you need a membership form and would like to mail your payment.
* Please Do Not pay along with your Temple dues.
• 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!
Welcome to Temple Beth Shalom!
***Non-members who wish to attend High Holy Day services at Temple Beth Shalom***В
You can purchase guest tickets. В To request tickets, please contact Amy McCormick, ticket coordinator, at e-mail: membership@tbshudson.org. In your e-mail, please leave your full name (first and last) as well as your phone number and best contact e-mail so Amy can get back to you.
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.
Address: 50 Division Street, Hudson, OH 44236
P.O. Box 2230, Hudson, OH 44236В В
330-656-1800,В 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
