Letter from Rabbi Ross Dear TBS Friends and Family,
This Friday evening, we will have two special guests, students from my earlier Judaism 101 classes that have completed their studies and are prepared for their conversions – Alex Casparis and Mark Itibrout. Join us to hear their wisdom about their journeys.
This will be our last service until late August when we resume Torah For Our Times on Saturday 8/24 and on 8/30 we will have our picnic at Hudson Springs Park.
From 7/14 to 7/18, I will conclude my special rabbinic program that focuses on developing our spiritual lives and our spiritual communities. This program has been transformational for me as a spiritual reset after the pandemic.
Afterwards, Rabbi Rachel and I will drive Gabe to Camp Havaya, the Reconstructionist camp in the Poconos. After drop-off, Rachel and I will attend the Rabbis Kallah at Wildacres near Asheville, North Carolina the first week of August. Both of us will teach at Camp Havaya the second week of August.
David Siegel Unveiling
We will have an unveiling to remember David Siegel Sunday 7/21 at 1:00 pm at Markillie Cemetery, 410 N. Main Street. All are welcome.
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 is attending the New Directors Institute this week and next week. Jean and I will guide her as she gets acquainted with the role of director. 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 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:
• 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 TBSSisterhoodmeetings/events
• The Sisterhood Nature Shabbat was well-received and a great joy to work on.
Thank you for all your contributions. If you see the Rabbi, thank him for our new, lovely service booklet. If there is anything you would like to see improved or had a favorite part, please let me know. Michelle Touve-Holland’s flowers were sumptuous! Thank you all for your contributions!
• Next events are a dinner out in the planning stages (watch your email) and the Aug-Sept 2024-2025 kick off meeting potluck brunch at Jeanie’s.
Temple Beth Shalom Website Notes
• Past e-Megillahs can be found on Media/e-Megillah Newsletters page: E-MEGILLAH NEWSLETTERS
You will need to use the password TBSHudson
You can view upcoming services and events on the Calendar page: CALENDAR PAGE
We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help our Temple! Please email James Field at jdfield23@aol.com if you would like to be a TBS Super Supporter.
Some ways to volunteer include:
• Backup our Email newsletter • Coordinator for TBS security support • Setup/takedown for Temple activities • Sponsor an Oneg • Coordinate Zoom services • Other activities to match your interests, abilities and availability
Kate & Mike Kaput, daughter & son in law of Joyce Bigam, are delighted to announce their adoption of Leo David Kaput.
Leo came home to Lakewood, Ohio on June 21st. Joyce is a longtime member of TBS. Mazel Tov!
Welove 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. Please include ‘e-megillah news‘ in the subject field.
D E A T H S I N T H E L A S T Y E A R
John Andro • Norman Taer • Mark VarneyA monthly yahrzeit list of TBS family loved ones will now be published in the e-megillah
as well as read during Shabbat services.
J U L Y Y A H R Z E I T S
Mike Berman • Douglas Blazey • Anny Kiefer Bouscher
Cynthia Cremer • Abraham Dubner • John M Field Pamela Frankino • Ned V Hiner • Charles A Koller • Milton Litt
Ann Lublin • Sidney Aaron Neiburg • Arnold Remer
Harold Lawrence Rosen • Norberto Kurt Scholem • Samuel Scholem
Carl Selinger • Gary Shapiro • David Alan Siegel • John Vecchio
Evelyn Weinberger • Woodrow Wilson
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
Fri., 7/12, 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service – with Deb Rogers, Alex Casparis and Mark Itibrout
Sun., 7/21, 1:00 pm: Unveiling Ceremony for David Siegel – TBS Cemetery Section, Markillie Cemetery, Hudson
Please email James Field at jdfield23@aol.com if you would like to be a TBS Super Supporter.
Temple Beth Shalom
