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e-Megillah
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Issue #642

Letter from Rabbi Ross

Dear TBS Friends and Family,

On Tuesday, my family and I joined 2 Akron-area buses and 24 Cleveland-area buses as we gathered on the mall at D.C. for the Rally for Israel. (Cleveland Federation had the largest group of folks, nearly 2,000!) The crowd was estimated to be 290,000 people (based on metal detector counts.)

For one day, we were surrounded by other Jews and allies. We were there to support Israel, to support the release of the hostages, to decry the increase of anti semitic speech and gestures. American Jews had not had this type of collective rally since the ’80s when we came together to support Soviet Jewry.

We heard from Israel’s President, by video, Isaac Herzog. We heard from leaders of the House and a few celebrities. It was a joy to come together, but it was overshadowed by the terrible reality that we had all suffered so much pain, anxiety, and fear in the past 6 weeks. We held the joy and the pain side-by-side.

It was a transformational experience that my son and my college students will remember for the rest of their lives. When Israel was attacked by its worst violent outbreak since the Holocaust, we came together seeking solace and support.

I am still processing all of these experiences, but one early thought has been upon my heart this week. Rami Feinstein, the Israel fellow in Akron held up a touching sign: Libi bemizrach – my heart is in the East. For me, I know my heart has been in the East, and my connection to my Israeli family and friends has grown dramatically stronger.

I encourage all of us to come together this Sunday for our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Christ Church Episcopal at 7:00 p.m. It has been so nourishing to come together in community recently.

Donations to support Israel can be made at Cleveland Federation:
  ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN  

NEW CLASS STARTING – Prayer Lab’s “Making Prayer Real”

Last year in the Prayer Lab our Saturday morning group explored the structure of the prayer service and learned some of the metaphors that appear in the prayers. This year, we will explore the art of Jewish prayer, and explore the stumbling blocks that might get in the way of having a meaningful prayer life.

We will read through a wonderful book, by Rabbi Mike Comins with the same name, “Making Prayer Real.” Each week we will read through a short section of the book together.

I am asking everyone to purchase the book at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. (I will provide handouts the first week or two as folks order this paperback book.)

Here’s the link:
   AMAZON LINK   

Our third session will be Sat. 12/9. Each class is independent and can be studied on its own. All are welcome!

Prayer Lab’s Saturday Schedule
– 9:15 – 9:30: Coffee, bagels, schmoozing
– 9:30 – 10:30: Check in about the week and discussion of this week’s chapter
– 10:30 – 11:30: Shabbat Morning Prayer Service
(led by Rabbi Ross and once a month with Chuck Fink)

Meal Train for Wendy Cooley 

Dear TBS Congregants,

Wendy Cooley is recovering from spine surgery, and she and Ralph would appreciate some meals while she is recuperating. Please follow the link below to sign up for a meal. Thank you for being a part of the TBS caring community.

  OPEN MEAL TRAIN  

Randy Herman
Caring Hearts

Sisterhood Latke Fry and Sale December 3rd:

The TBS Sisterhood is again cooking wonderful latkes for your Hanukkah gatherings with family and friends. You must order them in advance. They can be picked up on Sunday Dec 3rd from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm or they will be stored in the TBS freezer with your name on your order. Bring your checkbook or cash to pickup.

How to order Latkes: 
If you want to order latkes for $10/dozen please email Robin Rosen-Sharp at rrsdvm2@gmail.com.
Absolute deadline for ordering is Dec 1st (Friday) at 10:00 am! 

HOLD the DATE!
Friday, December 15
TBS HANUKKAH SHABBAT DINNER
& FAMILY SERVICE

TBSBrotherhood meetings/events

• Brotherhood  Membership
Annual Brotherhood Membership Dues are due. Membership dues are $36 (double chai) and this year we are adding a sustaining membership level $54 (triple chai). Make checks payable to TBS Brotherhood and mail to 50 Division St., Hudson, 44236 or bring to the next meeting. 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 2023-2024 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

TBS Sisterhood meetings/events 

Annual Latke Fry Dec 3rd

• Our Annual Latke Fry is on Sunday Dec 3rd from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. We will be making Latkes for the Jewish Education Hanukkah Breakfast, TBS’s Hanukkah Dinner on December 15th and for all of the congregants who would like Latkes for their family Hanukkah gatherings.

We still need 2 persons to help Robin at 8:00 am on Dec 3rd to help prep the kitchen and someone to collect, label and help congregants picking up orders. Let Robin know at (rrsdvm2@gmail.com) which extra task you’d like to do.  Everyone else shows up for the the actual fry!

Latke Work sign up:  Again let Robin (rrsdvm2@gmail.com) know if you will be coming on Sunday Dec 3rd and the equipment you will bringing of these: food processor with grating disk, large colander, large bowls with large spoons, 1/4 cup measures, cooling racks, electric frying pans, rolls of paper towels, Aluminum foil heavy and wide, Box of gallon zip-lock freezer bags.  An email has been sent out the the Sisterhood with more details.

• Join the Sisterhood and support us with a dues donation. Please email me, Robin Rosen-Sharp (rrsdvm2@gmail.com) if you need a membership form and and would like to mail your payment. Otherwise you can use this PayPal link:
  TBS PAYPAL LINK   
Please Do Not pay along with your Temple dues as Jonathon has asked us not to do this any longer.
Thanks

Upcoming:
• Latke Fry Dec. 3rd
• Maltz Museum tour of “The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Lodz Ghetto” followed by ice cream or a meal, January date to be determined.

We love to share good news 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.

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•  Y A H R Z E I T S  •

DEATHS IN THE LAST YEAR 

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