I am heartbroken about the two Israelis assassinated at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. Wednesday last night. I have no words, but I am noticing the range of emotions filling me today. We are living in a time where antisemitism is terrifyingly present in our daily lives.
We will honor these two young people Friday night at the end of our service.
This Friday evening we will read the Torah and discuss the “Jubilee Year,” the 50th year. TBS will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a jubilee celebration in two years!
New Group Starting – Intro to Jewish Meditation
On Thursday, 5/29, at 7:30 pm, I will be hosting a new group. I will lead an “Introduction to Jewish Meditation.” Our first gathering, last Thursday was amazing, a dozen people attended.
In these chaotic days, finding a grounding practice has been invaluable for me. We will explore basic mindfulness practices as we spiritually prepare for Shabbat.
This group will be for both beginning students and advanced students. To start, we will meet every other week through May and June.
Shavuot is Coming – Sun. 6/1!
TBS is co-sponsoring the Shavuot Tikkun, or all-night study sessions, at B’nai Jeshurun in Pepper Pike. Food and drinks will be served all night long.
Rabbi Rachel and I are both teaching special meditation sessions. Registration info and teaching schedule for the event are here: Shavuot Tikkun Link
Pride Shabbat
Save the date, our annual Pride Shabbat is coming up. Friday 6/6. We will be welcoming Michelle Touve Holland into our community that evening as well.
Please bring a friend to this very special evening!
Helping Danny Cinotti’s Mitzvah Project
My name is Danny Cinotti and I am 13 years old. I have decided that for my Bar Mitzvah project I would like to help a local animal rescue. The animal rescue that I chose to help is called Roses Rescue. My goal to help this rescue is to collect donations of dog and cat stuff that the rescue needs to help dogs and cats. Please help my mitzvah project by donating any items on the list below:
• Martingale collars (especially medium, small and x-small) • Leash•es • Toys (tough and stuff-able) • Nylabones • Puppy pads/wee wee pads • Dog food – canned and dry • Treats/biscuits • Dog beds • Cat toys • Clumping kitty litter • Kitten food – canned (please no seafood) • Cat beds – new • Cat nip
All of these supplies will go to help homeless and injured pets at Roses Rescue.
Please drop off donations at either: – Temple Beth Shalom; 50 Division Street, Hudson, OH 44236 – My front porch; 2721 Calais Drive, Stow, OH 44224
Religious School News
Our final day of religious school was this past Sunday. A huge thank you to our faculty, Jean Beasley and Deb Rogers, and to Laurie Frankino for all of her invaluable support..
REMINDER TO ALL TBS CONGREGANTS
TBS Annual Meeting
Friday, June 20
6:30-7:00 pm
Wine & Cheese in the Social Room 7:00-7:30 pm
Annual Meeting in the Social Room 7:30-7:45 pm BURN THE MORTGAGE CELEBRATION in the side yard! 8:00-8:45 pm
Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary 8:45 pm
Celebration Oneg in the Social Room
Meeting Agenda • Review of 2024-2025 Temple Business • Presentation of 2025-2026 Budget • Presentation & Vote on new slate of officers for 2025-2026
All TBS congregants are encouraged to attend!
TBS Legacy Fund Update Participation hits 70%.
Thank you to those who responded to my email. Those who haven’t, please, please join us in this mitzvah of owning our building and ensuring our Temple’s survival for years to come. With less than 15% left to go our goal is within reach! Please help push us over the top.
We all look forward to burning that mortgage at our annual meeting on June 20. Plan on being there for this exciting occasion!
Blessings to all,
Larry Terkel
TBS President
TBSBrotherhoodmeetings/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 TBS projects planned for 2024 – 2025. Please contact treasurer Art Busch, ascyb34@yahoo.com with any questions. * Please Do Notpay 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
• 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 Notpay 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
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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 Zeffyfor Dues, Fees, and Donations.
Temple Beth Shalom does not pay a fee
ISRAEL DONATIONS Donations to support Israel can be made at
Cleveland Federation
News & Special Announcements!
We love to share News & Announcements at TBS
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.
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The Interfaith Book Club The Interfaith Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 50 Division Street, Hudson (park on street). We will discuss “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz (book procured by participants). All are welcome!!
Temple Beth Shalom is closing the PO Box. Send all future mail to Temple Beth Shalom, 50 Division Street, Hudson OH 44236. Please do not send mail to our Post Office box. I have switched over our mailing address for our accounts and the majority of our mail is already coming to 50 Division Street. However, I still have some mail arriving in the PO Box that should be switched. Please contact James Field with any questions.
We are looking for Volunteers! •Help our Temple •Assist with events and gatherings
•Match activities to your interests & abilities •Participate in Brotherhood & Sisterhood •Support & Enhance the TBS community
JOIN the TBS CHOIR!
Come hear and support our very own member Shabbat choir!
Contact Deb Rogers: debrogers912@gmail.com
D E A T H S I N T H E L A S T Y E A R
Marika Andro • Jane Litt • Jack Scanlon
A monthly yahrzeit list of TBS family loved ones will now be published in the e-megillah
as well as read during Shabbat services.
M A Y Y A H R Z E I T S
Gladys Z Berman • Bernard H Berman • Benjamin Fromm
Rita Gross • Benjamin Lerhaupt • George Kerster
Philip Joel Loublin • Samuel Neiburg • Edith Rubino
John W Rubino • Gene Vinciguerra • Eva Wachtell
If you have names to add, please send them with their yahrzeit date to:
Laurie Frankino, Ritual Chair, at lfrankino@gmail.com.
T B S
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri. 5/23, 7:30 pm – ShabbatService – in-person only
• Upcoming meetings and events are currently being planned and scheduled by the Sisterhood. Announcements will be posted as soon as they are available!
Temple Beth Shalom
Dear TBS Friends & Family,
• Martingale collars (especially medium, small and x-small)
The Interfaith Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 50 Division Street, Hudson (park on street). We will discuss “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz (book procured by participants). All are welcome!!
Send all future mail to Temple Beth Shalom, 50 Division Street, Hudson OH 44236. Please do not send mail to our Post Office box. I have switched over our mailing address for our accounts and the majority of our mail is already coming to 50 Division Street. However, I still have some mail arriving in the PO Box that should be switched. Please contact James Field with any questions.
Come hear and support our very own member Shabbat choir! 