TBS’ Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class Starting this winter!
On Saturday mornings, we will be working on Torah Service liturgy and spiritual autobiography writing for the next few months.
We will be studying Rabbi Toba Spitzer’s new book, “God is Here” as well
– Spiritual Autobiography Writing  & “God is Here”:  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
Classes resumed Thursday, 2/19, and Sunday, 2/22.
Save the date, our Purim Carnival will be Sunday, March 8!

Jewish Meditation Circle of Hudson
Our Jewish Meditation Circle will resume its twice a month sessions on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 pm. During these chaotic times, finding a sense of groundedness can be a challenge. We will learn basic practices together. Our opening session will focus on preparing our hearts and souls for Passover.

These sessions are for new, beginning students and advanced students as well. All are welcome. Donations are welcome.

TBS Brotherhood meetings/events

Please reach out to Eric Chupack ericchupack@gmail.com or 216.402.7262 with questions if you plan to donate silent auction items so we can be ready with the supporting marketing (description, quantities, retail value, photo, etc.) for your items.

Bingo is always well attended with scrumptious appetizers and desserts.
This year will be NO exception! 

** For those not attending, financial donations are also welcome!

• 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!

TBS Sistehood   meetings/events

Sisterhood Game Night
April 22

Hello to all. Wendy Hess has done an awesome job getting donations and many of you have already donated, but if you haven’t yet there is still time to add items. This promises to be fun and a good fundraiser. We have fine art, designer jewelry and clothing, theatre tickets, and more. Gift cards from a shop you support are more than welcome. I can pick these items up or they can be dropped off at TBS and I will take them from there. If you need a donation letter printed on TBS stationary please let me know.
redtailsky@mac.com
(440)292-6421
Aviva
Julie Lakas
     Take care of yourself, and if you can, someone else too. ~ Stephen Dubner

• Come learn and play mahjong!
Mondays at 1:00 PM at TBS.
This is for those who want to learn and those who know how to play already.
Aviva 
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!

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     News & Special Announcements!     

Challah Bake! with Deb Rogers!

Come join the Women of TBS for a Challah Bake with Deb Rogers!
When: Sunday, March 22, 9:30 AM (will likely last until 1:30 or 2)
What: Learn to prepare, braid, and bake challah! Deb will entertain us while we wait for the dough to rise, and we’ll enjoy lunch provided by the Women of TBS during the final rise after braiding. We’ll each go home with a challah and Deb’s prized Challah recipe!
Cost: Sisterhood Members, $15. Non-Members/Guests, $20.

Julie Lakas
Take care of yourself, and if you can, someone else too. ~Stephen Dubner

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Wanted: Hammentaschen Bakers for Purim
TBS is in need of people who might like to bake a dozen or two hammentaschen for our Purim oneg. We wanted to try it this way, thinking people might like to do this at home according to their time schedule and a busy schedule at TBS. We have Robin Rosen-Sharp’s recipe we have used in the past for uniformity.  We would need them done by March 5th and you may drop off in the freezer at TBS.  These are for the Purim oneg as Deb Rogers will be making the ones for the school celebration at TBS with the children and mothers. We need about 12 dozen and if there are extra,  people can take them home. If you are interested please RSVP me in a text or email me and I will give you the recipe.
workingberners@gmail.com OR (440)292-6421
Thanks,
Aviva (Julie Lakas)
Take care of yourself, and if you can, someone else too. ~Stephen Dubner

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I am only one.
But still, I am one.
I cannot do everything.
But still, I can do something.
And because I cannot do everything,
I will not refuse something that I can do.
– Edward Everett Hall (from Susan Terkel)
• Collecting Funds for Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry for Purim
The Social Action Committee is requesting donations to the Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry for Purim, in the spirit of Shalach Manot, giving food to others so they have enough to celebrate this holiday,  Donations may be made online at their website:  https://kosherfp.org/donate-2/. On the donation page please enter Temple Beth Shalom-Purim in the “Message Box,” so the TBS donations can be tallied.  Similarly, please indicate Temple Beth Shalom-Purim on donations made by mail to their address at: 2004 South Green Road, South Euclid, Ohio 44121. In addition to welcoming those who need food assistance to the pantry, food deliveries are made to those with limited mobility.  There are opportunities to volunteer to pack food boxes for delivery.  Please email cheryl.butensky@gmail.com with questions.• Hudson Food Pantry Requests Assistance
TBS has stepped up to fulfill a need of the Hudson Food Pantry. Your monthly donations of laundry detergent have been truly appreciated by our neighbors in need. Let  Let’s keep the momentum going by having three TBS families to donate 2 large detergents — liquid, powder, or pods — each for a total of 6 per month. Families can sign up for a single month or multiple months. The detergents can be dropped off at TBS when open, i.e. Friday services, Saturday study sessions, Sunday school, etc. To sign-up to help go to  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAF2EA3FE3-61572875-tikkun.

The pantry has also made a special request for body wash, deodorant and hand sanitizer. These items can also be dropped off any time during the month. and there is no sign-up for these items.

For more information about the pantry, see http://www.hudsoncsa.org/food-pantry. For questions about the donation process, please contact Michelle Draper at mldraper@yahoo.com. Thank you!

• Our next meeting date is to be announced
Our next meeting date is Monday, March 2 @ 5:00 pm in the TBS Boardroom
If you wish to help make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond, keep your eye on this space for information about how to participate in upcoming social action activities. If you would like to help with the organizing efforts, please text or call Eric Draper at 216-630-6075 to join our meetings and communication. You can also refer to our web page at tbshudson.org/category/cbe/community/tikkun-social-action/ for the latest information.

• Disaster Rebuilding Opportunity in Augusta, Georgia
As announced at Friday services, I am traveling to Augusta, GA in early June to help with rebuilding efforts in a low-income community that was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and is still recovering. This work is through NECHAMA, a Jewish disaster relief organization.

If you or someone you know are interested in joining the effort, please reach out to me for more details.  

Volunteers will be helping with tasks such as drywalling, painting, and installing flooring. Basic housing accommodations are available at a nearby church if needed. Volunteers from all backgrounds and walks of life are welcome (not just Jewish folks), and no prior experience is required. Tools, PPE, and training are all provided.

Currently, I plan to spend 4–5 days volunteering, plus a couple of travel days—about a week total, but have some flexibility on dates. Plus, there are additional deployment dates in April, May, and June for projects in Augusta, GA and in New Bern, NC. Here is a FAQ for these deployments, volunteer FAQ sheet.

If you have a moment, I highly recommend checking out NECHAMA’s origin story History of NECHAMA — it’s truly inspirational.

Eric Draper, 216-630-6075

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TBS Lending Library News!It is good to be back in Hudson.  I will now work on organizing the Library so it will be easier to find books by subject.  I had a great time at the Venice Florida Jewish Food Festival.  I met a children’s book author and bought two Jewish books for our Library.  She inscribed them to TBS Hudson, Ohio.  Thank you for all the donations that have been dropped off while I was gone.
See you at Bingo night!

 

All the best, Bill Riter
wrriter@yahoo.com

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Please send us your announcements, engagements, weddings, graduations, sports news, kid news, etc. to: e-megillah editor, hberman44236@yahoo.com no later than ONE WEEK PRIOR to the next issue.
Please include ‘e-megillah news‘ in the subject field.

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