We had an amazing Hanukkah Dinner and Party last Friday night with a wonderful turnout of nearly 80 people!
A huge thank you to Deb Rogers and her choir, and to Laurie Frankino, and her Women of TBS chefs who fried hundreds of delicious latkes for us.
TBS takes pride in its interfaith relationships. We wish all of our Christian family, friends and colleagues a peaceful Christmas.
We will take this Shabbat off and celebrate in our homes. We will return next week, on Saturday January 3, for our next Torah Study.
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.
We will be studying Rabbi Toba Spitzer’s new book, “God is Here” as well – Spiritual Autobiography Writing & “God is Here”: 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
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.
TBS Brotherhood meetings/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! TBS Sisterhoodmeetings/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!
Temple Beth Shalom Website Notes and Links
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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)
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ISRAEL DONATIONS Donations to support Israel can be made at
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News & Special Announcements!
Social Action @ TBS
• 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.
•Social Action @ TBS will hold our first organizational meeting, on Monday, January 5th at 6:00 pm in the TBS Boardroom. We will be sharing ideas and discussing how TBS can make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. Please join us and bring your ideas and a desire to learn and engage. If you cannot attend but would like to be added to the Social Action email distribution list, or for more information, text or call Eric Draper at 216-630-6075. You can also refer to our web page at tbshudson.org/category/cbe/community/tikkun-social-action/ for the latest information.
• 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.
• 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.
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!
Greetings from Hilton Head Island and I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. My Menorah was with yours in spirit. 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: • Leon Uris – The Haj • Leon Uris – Armageddon • Jewish Cook Books • Stories from the Holocaust
Please consider donating any books you want to part with.
All the best, Bill Riter wrriter@yahoo.com
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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
Greetings from Hilton Head Island and I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. My Menorah was with yours in spirit. 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:
