e-Megillah January 11, 2024
e-Megillah January 11, 2024
Issue #650
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
This Friday, we will gather for a musical Shabbat Service with Chuck Fink. We will also look at the Torah study about life in Egyptian slavery during the 10 plagues. The text describes the Israelite slaves as suffering from harsh slavery, or in Hebrew a “kotzer ruach” – a shortened spirit. Many of us feel like our spirits have been compromised, shortened, or even negated during the past 3 months. Join us for this discussion!
We have two wonderful new adult education classes coming up. Israel/Palestine 101 and Judaism 101. Join us on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm beginning on 1/21 for some timely and meaningful study. Details about both classes are below.
As we start a new year, join us for some new learning.
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!
– Please read the introduction and the opening two chapters before our first class
Judaism 101 – 10 Sunday Afternoons (2/18-5/12 at 4:00 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 “Intentionality” – in-person only – Sat. 1/20, 9:30 am
Our fifth session will be Sat. 1/20.
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)
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!
• 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
TBS Sisterhood meetings/events
• Join the Sisterhood and support us with a dues donation. Please email me, Robin Rosen-Sharp (rrsdvm2@gmail.com) if you need a membership form and and would like to mail your payment. Otherwise you can use this PayPal link:
TBS PAYPAL LINK
Please Do Not pay along with your Temple dues as Jonathon has asked us not to do this any longer.
Thanks
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as well as read during Shabbat services.
Joseph Beck • Cynthia Blazey • Harry Robert Bronstein
Mildred Caplin • Helen Cooper • Celia Eisen • Xenia Fischmann Culiner
Frank Frankino • Sabina Fromm • Theodore Hess • Sarah Koller
Simon Krutowsky • Dorothy Long • Deborah B Neiburg • Leo Schildhouse
Robert Noel Schildhouse • Anne Selinger • Haim Singer • Allen Slivka
Maurice Terkel • Sylvia Weisman
If you have names to add, please send them with their yahrzeit date to Laurie Frankino, Ritual Chair, at lfrankino@gmail.com.
U P C O M I N G T B S E V E N T S
- Fri. 1/12, 7:30 pm: TBS Shabbat Service – w/Chuck Fink – in-person only
- Sat. 1/20, 9:30 am: Prayer Lab – Intentionality – in-person only
- Sun. 1/21, 4:00 pm: Israel/Palestine 101 class – in-person and on zoom
- Fri 2/9, 7:30 pm: TBS Shabbat Service – w/Chuck Fink – in-person only
- Sat. 2/10, 7:00 pm: Bingo Night – @ TBS