e-Megillah December 21, 2023
e-Megillah
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Issue #647
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
It was such a joy to celebrate Hanukkah with our TBS community last Friday night! It was a delight to see such an amazing turnout and to welcome so many new faces!
A series of huge “thank yous” are in order:
– to Laurie Frankino and her amazing kitchen crew
– to James Field, for organizing our security
– to the sisterhood for wonderful latkes this year
– to Peace, Love and Little Donuts, a new Hudson shop – for your generous donation
– to Chuck Fink and Robin Selinger for your musical leadership
– to Adam Alderson, for running our zoom room
– to all of you, for the gorgeous, artistic hannukiyot that decorated our sanctuary
– to Pilgrim Christian Church in Chardon. for the 1,000 peace cranes that decorate our sanctuary and social hall
As the year wind’s down and the hopes for another hostage release and possible pause in the Israel/Hamas fighting increase each day, we hope more hostages will be released soon. We hope these pauses lead to more humanitarian aid that is urgently needed. There is hope that the new year will bring a transition in the fighting to save the lives of innocent Palestinian civilians. We hope for peace in 2024.
I will be offering a new 3-part class in January to study the history of the conflict. Details are below.
Donations to support Israel can be made at Cleveland Federation:
ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN
EXCITING NEWS!
Israel/Palestine 101 & Judaism 101 classes are forming!
Israel/Palestine 101 – 3 Sunday afternoons (1/21, 2/4, 2/11 at 4:00 pm)
I will be offering a 3-week class on the basics of Israeli and Palestinian conflict in a brand new class that will begin on Sunday, 1/21 at 4:00 pm. The class will also meet on 2/4 and 2/11. Each session will be 90-minutes.
We will look at the origins of various forms of Zionism, and the development of the state. We will also explore some of the dynamics of this century-old conflict.
These sessions will be in-person and on zoom.
They are open to TBS members as well as the broader community.
Our textbook for this course is Dov Waxman’s fine new book, “The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – What Everyone Needs to Know.”
– Class fees – Free for TBS members, $10 for non-members
– All are welcome!
Judaism 101 – 10 Sunday Afternoons (2/18-5/12 at 4 pm)
After the Israel 101 class ends, I will then offer another round of my Judaism 101 course, which will continue at the same time slot until mid-May.
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Judaism from an adult perspective?
Are you considering conversion to Judaism?
If so, this class can form a great foundation to get you started. We will focus on Jewish history, holidays, ideas and traditions.
All Judaism 101 students are highly encouraged to also attend the Israel 101 course.
There will be a few paperback books as part of the class as well.
- Class fees – $10 for TBS members or $56 for the entire course, $18 per class non-members or $154 for the entire course. College students can pay a donation. (Fees for the class will go to pay our zoom manager/teaching assistant.)
- RSVPS are needed in advance. Please email rabbimichaelross to RSVP or get more info and syllabus.
Prayer Lab’s “Making Prayer Real” – Sat. 1/6, 9:30 am
Our fourth session will be Sat. 1/6.
Each class is independent and can be studied on its own. All are welcome!
Prayer Lab’s Saturday Schedule
– 9:15 – 9:30: Coffee, bagels, schmoozing, check in about news of the week
– 9:30 – 10:30: Discussion of this week’s chapter
– 10:30 – 11:30: Shabbat Morning Prayer Service
(led by Rabbi Ross and once a month with Chuck Fink)
It was a record crop of latkes this year!
Thank you to all the Sisterhood members who came. It was a wonderful way to help the congregation enjoy the Festival of Lights. Here are a few photos from the day.
Meal Train for Michelle Draper
Friends,
We are setting up a Meal Train to assist Michelle Draper and her family as she recuperates from knee surgery, which is scheduled for this Friday. Meals during her recovery time will be greatly appreciated.
Please follow the link to sign up for a meal. Thank you for being a part of the TBS caring community.
Randy Herman
Caring Hearts
OPEN MEAL TRAIN The Gift Card Shop
TBSBrotherhood meetings/events
Hold the Date!
Bingo Night Returns Saturday, February 10 @ TBS!!
The Brotherhood is excited to host this year’s Bingo fundraiser.
Bingo is always well attended with scrumptious appetizers and desserts. This year will be NO exception! Details to follow.
• Brotherhood Membership
Annual Brotherhood Membership Dues are due. Membership dues are $36 (double chai) and this year we are adding a sustaining membership level $54 (triple chai). Make checks payable to TBS Brotherhood and mail to 50 Division St., Hudson, 44236 or bring to the next meeting. Please contact treasurer Art Busch, ascyb34@yahoo.com with any questions. Your financial support is much appreciated.
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 2023-2024 for TBS.
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. Contact: Mike Miller at mikemillercsi@roadrunner.com