e-Megillah, August 1, 2024

Thursday August 1, 2024
Issue #679

Letter from Rabbi Ross

Dear TBS Friends and Family,

The news of this week out of the Middle East is chilling. As Israel girds for Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah’s response to these assassinations we are all holding our collective breath. Take time this Shabbat, to give those anxieties a rest. Find some time for feasting, and some time for reflection, and some time for silence.

May Shabbat hold us for blessing as we navigate these difficult days. Shabbat Shalom – a Shabbat of peace and wholeness.

Torah For Our Times Returns this August!
We have taken the past two years to explore Jewish prayer on Saturday mornings with “Prayer Lab.” This summer we are returning to our popular Torah study class, “Torah For Our Times.” In August and 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!

Important Religious School News
We are delighted to announce that Kate Palleschi has accepted our offer to become TBS’s new education director this fall! Kate has been teaching middle school for the past few years and taught our 3rd and 4th graders this past year. Our religious school will resume classes in September.

TBS will formally welcome our new cantorial soloist Deb Rogers and Kate Palleschi into our community in a special service on August 30th at Hudson Springs Park.

Hillel Shabbat Dinners Begin on 8/23!
Twice a month Hillel hosts Shabbat dinners with Rabbi Michael and the college students leading a lovely Shabbat experience. TBS folks are welcome to join us. RSVPS are needed by Thursday each week. Donations are recommended.
RSVP at https://www.kenthillel.org/shabbat

Donations to support Israel can be made at
Cleveland Federation: 

  ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN  

TBSBrotherhood                                            meetings/events

• Brotherhood Membership
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 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
TBSSisterhood                                                    meetings/events

Come to Brunch!
On Sunday Aug 18th at 10:00 am we’ll have a potluck brunch at Jeanie’s house (3036 Vincent Rd, Sliver Lake, OH 44224) to talk about next year!  RSVP to jeanrhodes16th@gmail.com Bring ideas for ourselves and in service to our beloved TBS community. If you are early we’ll have plenty of coffee available at 9:30 using large coffee makers (last year’s coffee drought has been addressed!).

Temple Beth Shalom
Website Notes
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You can view upcoming services and events on the Calendar page:
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We are looking for VOLUNTEERS
to help our Temple!
Backup our Email newsletter • Setup/takedown for Temple activities • Sponsor an Oneg • Coordinate Zoom services
Other activities to match your interests, abilities and availability

Thanks to Barbara Leukart for volunteering to coordinate security for TBS services and events!
Thank you, Barbara, for donating your time to TBS. We are very grateful to have your help!

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