We began this week with the terrible news of the shootings at Brown University on Saturday, and the horror of the massacre at Sydney on Sunday.
With broken hearts, we respond by lighting the menorah anyway for the 8 nights of Hanukkah. We respond by bringing hope into the darkest time of the year.
Join us Friday for our Hanukkah Party as we mark the deaths and usher in the light.
Our 5:30pm dinner is sold out. But you can join us for candle lighting and songs at 6:45. At 7:15 we will have a brief Shabbat Service and at 8pm we will have our special oneg.
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! – Jewish Prayer Essentials – structure & meaning of prayers (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
Our final class of the semester will be Thursday, 12/18.
Winter break will take place from 12/21 – 1/4
Jewish Meditation Circle
We are taking a break through January and will resume our meditation group in mid- February.
TBSBrotherhoodmeetings/events
Please reach out to Eric Chupackericchupack@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 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
• 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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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!
Social Action @ TBS
• Successful Winter Glove & Mitten Donation Drive Thank you to all religious school students and TBS members who collected gloves and mittens for the Akron Snow Angels. The temple collected 75 pair of gloves & mittens to help bring warmth to those in need this holiday season.
• Akron Snow Angels spreads warmth and connects with the most vulnerable in our community by providing basic essentials and fostering compassionate friendships. akronsnowangels.com Contact Kim Strausser with questions.
• Akron Canton Regional Food Bank – Collection Extended Heightened food insecurity has increased demand in our community.
Our giving campaign is continuing into the winter season.
The most effective support of ACRFB is through direct monetary contributions. Each $1 donated provides three meals.
There are two ways to donate: Online at http://give.akroncantonfoodbank.org/goto/templebethshalom
By check, addressed to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
Write “Temple Beth Shalom Holiday Food Drive” in the memo so we can track our donations and mail your donation to Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307 Contact Marcy Caplin with questions.
• To join Social Action @ TBS, text or call Eric Draper at 216-630-6075. We are planning our first organizational meeting in early January. Keep an eye on the e-Megillah and the website tbshudson.org/category/cbe/community/tikkun-social-action/ for details.
TBS foodbank donations
Please consider continued giving in light of the food banks all over the country running out of food.
We have received donations and they’ve been processed! The total amount of monetary donations was $2,822, providing 8,466 meals for our community. That’s amazing, thank you so much for your continued support and generosity during this time and every year!
Calling all Acme shoppers…
TBS is participating in Acme’s Community Cash Back program.
Now through February 15, when you purchase the following brands, bring your receipts to the temple to help us earn funds.
There are two collection spots for your convenience. For questions, please text or call Eric Draper at 216-630-6075.
TBS Lending Library News!
You can visit the Library anytime you are at TBS. Take out any books you like. This week I want to suggest a few great books that are on the shelves:
Abba Eban, Golda Meir, What is a Jew. Sarah!
Please consider donating any books you want to part with.
All the best, Bill Riter wrriter@yahoo.com
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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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
D E A T H S I N T H E L A S T Y E A R
Marika Andro • Tom Beasley • Frances Berman
Marlene Chevette • Lynn Mickovic Jack Scanlon • Linda Schulman
A monthly yahrzeit list of TBS family loved ones will now be published in the e-megillah
as well as read during Shabbat services.
D E C E M B E R Y A H R Z E I T S
Joanne Marie Beck • Frances Berman
Donald Blumenthal • Martha Brunstein
Shirley Rosen Comer • Stephen John Field
Bernard Gross • Violet Hiner Elizabeth A Litt •Richard Loeff
Freda Lerer • Harry Lerer • Janet Roberts
Murray Silverman • Sylvia R Silverman
Alice Smith • Charles Strausser
Barbara Rose Straussman
If you have names to add, please send them with their yahrzeit date to:
• 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
You can visit the Library anytime you are at TBS. Take out any books you like. This week I want to suggest a few great books that are on the shelves:
