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
September 5, 2024
Issue #684
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
First, a huge thank you to Laurie Frankino, the Brotherhood chefs and those who brought yummy desserts for our wildly successful Cookout and Outdoor Service last Friday evening. The turnout,
on a holiday weekend, was sensational! It was a huge joy and blessing to formally welcome Deb Rogers as our new cantorial soloist.
And just a day, last Saturday evening, the Jewish community received the shattering news that Hersch Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages were executed by Hamas, leaving us devastated. The Jewish obligation
or mitzvah of redeeming the captives above and beyond nearly everything else has been primary for many of us. The Israeli government also holds culpability for not prioritizing
the hostages return over their military and political ambitions.
Three of the hostages who died last week, including Hersch, were on the list of hostages
who were set to be released when a ceasefire agreement is made.
The courage of Hersch’s parents, Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, to speak out so directly, forcefully, and unceasingly has been a prophetic call for many of us to listen to. To hold
their pain and anguish this week feels unbearable, as if this is another type of shiva
experience. Hersch was born in California. He and his family made aliyah when he was young. He was a camper and counselor at Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia. May his memory be a blessing.
This Saturday is our next Torah For Our Times session at 9:30. We will also take some time to begin our High Holiday Journal writing.
This Sunday is First Serve. I will be presenting at the Sendoff Service at 8:30 am before the projects begin. I will speak of our brokenness.
Sunday is also Super Sunday, the kickoff for Cleveland Federation’s annual fundraising campaign. TBS receives more than $45,000 in grants every year to support our Religious School, our toddlers, and our community. Additionally, more than a third of Kent State Hillel’s budget comes from these grants. Please give generously!
Torah For Our Times Returns Saturday, 9/7
We are returning to our popular Torah study class, “Torah For Our Times.” In September,
we will focus on High Holiday themes.
Each session will be from 9:30 am – 11:15 am. We will study Torah for about an hour
or so, and then have a brief morning prayer service.
Bagels and cream cheese will be served!
Each session is hybrid – both on zoom and in-person!
Zoom link for Torah Study Classes:
This is the same link for each class. TORAH STUDY LINK
Meeting ID: 844 3145 6155, Passcode: tbstorah
Religious School News
We will all gather in Akron for First Serve on Sunday, 9/8. The formal opening day of
Religious School will be Sunday, 9/15.
