March 20, 2025
Issue #707
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
This Saturday we will explore the Golden Calf story in Torah Study. Join us for this engaging conversation and grab a bagel!
I am broken-hearted over the resumption of violence in
Gaza. I fear the hostages will not survive this delay. It’s infuriating to watch them become pawns in this political nightmare. Additionally, today Prime Minister Netanyahu
fired the director of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar. Democracy
is now under attack in both the United State and Israel.
Religious School News
Our Religious school is on Spring Break over the next two weekends. We come back on 4/6 for our amazing Family Seder!
With the recent departure of our education director, Jean Beasley and I have resumed our former interim roles running the religious school. Jean runs the Thursday Hebrew program as our Assistant Director. I will become the interim education director for this semester. We will begin the job search for a new education director shortly. Please let us know if you know someone who can run our sweet, little school.
One Surgery Down, One to Go!
On March 10, I underwent successful hernia surgery. My recovery is going well.
On April 15, I will have my batteries replaced in my chest stimulators. Again, I will need a few days off.
Your thoughts and prayers for a quick, speedy recovery are requested.
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)
Temple Beth ShalomCommunity Passover Seder
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Join Rabbi Ross, Cantorial Soloist Deb Rogers and fellow TBS members and friends as we celebrate Passover with a family friendly service and delicious Passover Seder dinner on the 2nd night of Passover, Sunday, April 13.
An invitation and response form will be e-mailed to all congregants next week.
Friends of TBS may RSVP email to Laurie Frankino to hold your reservation lfrankino@gmail.com.
TBS Legacy Fund Update
Participation increasing!
I want to thank everyone who are answering the call to join us in owning and
preserving our building and the Jewish presence it represents. Since last week participation increased from 48% to 52%, great progress but still looking to get that up to 80, 90, 100%.
Again, no contribution is too small, and our match is still happening so whatever you give will be doubled. Our total is up to 80% so let’s keep this going.
Contributions can be made by check, stock or right on our website. If you use Zeffy to process your credit card, you can choose the amount you want for fees all the way down to 0%. Let’s do this!
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 projects planned for 2024 – 2025 for TBS. 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!
Temple Beth Shalom
Website Notes and Links
*Receive our weekly e-newsletters!
Please email your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address
to: hberman44236@yahoo.com
PAST NEWSLETTERS PW: TBSHudson
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. Contact TBS or join our Facebook group for access.
Available when noted on the Upcoming Events schedule
TORAH STUDY ID: 844 3145 6155. Contact TBS or join our Facebook group for access.
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 Zeffy for Dues, Fees, and Donations.
Temple Beth Shalom does not pay a fee
ISRAEL DONATIONS Donations to support Israel can be made at Cleveland Federation
Kate Kaput, daughter of TBS member Joyce Bigam, has been invited to speak at Women of Reform Judaism’s Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference in Washington, DCf next month on the topic of “Having Respectful Dialogue During Times of Difference.“ Though she now works for Cleveland Clinic, Kate worked for the Reform Jewish Movement for 13 years, starting as a legislative assistant for the
Religious Action Center and working her way up to assistant director of marketing for
the Union for Reform Judaism.
We love to share News & Announcements at TBS
Please include ‘e-megillah news‘ in the subject field.
We are looking for Volunteers
• Assist with events and gatherings
• Participate in Brotherhood & Sisterhood
• Support & Enhance the TBS community
Welcome to Temple Beth Shalom!
***Non-members who wish to attend High Holy Day services at Temple Beth Shalom***
You can purchase guest tickets. 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 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
