Temple

Thursday March 20, 2025
Issue #707

Letter from Rabbi Ross

Dear TBS Friends and Family,

This Saturday we will explore the Golden Calf story in Torah Study. Join us for this engaging conversation and grab a bagel!

I am broken-hearted over the resumption of violence in
Gaza. I fear the hostages will not survive this delay. It’s infuriating to watch them become pawns in this political nightmare. Additionally, today Prime Minister Netanyahu
fired the director of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar. Democracy
is now under attack in both the United State and Israel.

Religious School News
Our Religious school is on Spring Break over the next two weekends. We come back on 4/6 for our amazing Family Seder!

With the recent departure of our education director, Jean Beasley and I have resumed our former interim roles running the religious school. Jean runs the Thursday Hebrew program as our Assistant Director.  I will become the interim education director for this semester. We will begin the job search for a new education director shortly. Please let us know if you know someone who can run our sweet, little school.

One  Surgery Down, One to Go!
On March 10, I underwent successful hernia surgery. My recovery is going well.
On April 15, I will have my batteries replaced in my chest stimulators. Again, I will need a few days off.
Your thoughts and prayers for a quick, speedy recovery are requested.

CLASSES:
– Making Prayer Real – the art of prayer (Saturdays before Torah Study,
from 9:00 – 9:45 am)
– Basic Hebrew (Tuesdays at 7:00pm)
– Torah Reading & Chanting (Fall ’25)
– Spiritual Autobiography writing (Fall ’25 or Spring ’26)

Temple Beth Shalom
Community Passover Seder

Sunday, April 13, 2025

TBS Legacy Fund Update

Participation increasing!

I want to thank everyone who are answering the call to join us in owning and preserving our building and the Jewish presence it represents. Since last week participation increased from 48% to 52%, great progress but still looking to get that up to 80, 90, 100%.

Again, no contribution is too small, and our match is still happening so whatever you give will be doubled. Our total is up to 80% so let’s keep this going.

Contributions can be made by check, stock or right on our website. If you use Zeffy to process your credit card, you can choose the amount you want for fees all the way down to 0%. Let’s do this!

Thank you and blessings to all,
Larry

Voting is OPEN 
for the 2025 U.S. World Zionist Congress election!

Cast your vote today for the Jewish and Israeli future!
From now through May 4, 2025, you and all American Jews have the opportunity to vote online at  ZionistElection.org  to make your voice heard in the election for the 39th World Zionist Congress, “the parliament of the Jewish people.” Voting is a crucial, tangible, and attainable step toward creating a stronger tomorrow. Link to vote by paper ballot:  Paper Ballot . “How to vote” video:  How to Vote

It only takes a few minutes to vote online.

TBSBrotherhood                                            meetings/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 projects planned for 2024 – 2025 for TBS. Please contact treasurer Art Busch, ascyb34@yahoo.com with any questions.
* Please Do Not pay 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

April Dinner Night Out
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00pm. Come and share a meal and connect with each other! The Tuesday Specials are house-made-pasta dishes.
Nineteen 10 Restaurant, 215 S. Depeyster St., Kent, OH.

Please RSVP to jeanrhodes16th@gmail.com by Sunday, April 20.
See you there!

• 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 Not pay 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!

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Temple Beth Shalom

Website Notes and Links

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   PAST NEWSLETTERS     PW: TBSHudson  
Past e-Megillahs can be found on Media > e-Megillah Newsletters page

   CALENDAR PAGE     View upcoming services and events

   SHABBAT SERVICE     ID: 861 4959 4595, PW: shabbat 
Available when noted on the Upcoming Events schedule

   TORAH STUDY     ID: 844 3145 6155, PW: tbstorah
Saturday Prayer Essentials and Torah Study

  MAKING PRAYER REAL    The book for Saturday classes can be ordered here

   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 Zeffy for Dues, Fees, and Donations.
Temple Beth Shalom does not pay a fee

  ISRAEL DONATIONS    Donations to support Israel can be made at
Cleveland Federation

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We are looking for Volunteers

• Help our Temple
• Assist with events and gatherings

• Activities to match your interests & abilities
• Participate in Brotherhood & Sisterhood
• Support & Enhance the TBS community

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   D E A T H S  I N  T H E   L A S T  Y E A R   

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.