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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Issue #657
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
I arrived back from my amazing trip to Israel on Tuesday.
In Psalm 23, we encounter the wonderful metaphor of a “cup that overflows,” in Hebrew “kosi revaya.”
I feel like I have returned with two cups in my hands.
One cup is overflowing with joy for my experiences and my deep connections to the Israelis I met.
The second cup is overflowing with tears, from the sadness of the pain and traumas.
I look forward to sharing with my TBS community about my trip in the next several weeks.
This Saturday, 3/2, we will have our next Prayer Lab session, and I will take some time at the start of the morning to discuss a few parts of my trip.
Next Friday, 3/8, after our service, I will have a presentation in our social hall after our oneg dessert.
 Judaism 101 – 12 Sunday afternoons (3/3-5/12 at 4:00 pm)
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Judaism from an adult perspective?
Are you considering conversion to Judaism?
If so, this class can form a great foundation to get you started. We will focus on Jewish history, holidays, ideas and traditions.
There will be a few paperback books as part of the class as well.
- Class fees – $10 for TBS members or $56 for the entire course, $18 per class non-members or $154 for the entire course. College students can pay a donation. (Fees for the class will go to pay our zoom manager/teaching assistant.)
- RSVPS are needed in advance. Please email rabbimichaelross to RSVP or get more info and syllabus.
Course Link: Judaism 101
Meeting ID: 874 2204 2658, Passcode: judaism101
 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL UPDATE
We postponed our special morning of learning with Rabbi Rachel Brown.
We will find a later date to come together.
Donations to support Israel can be made at Cleveland Federation:
ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN
TBSBrotherhood meetings/events
• Brotherhood Membership
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
• Our Hamantaschen bake will be Saturday March 9th beginning at 9:00 am. We’ll bake for the Oneg, the Religious school and a few for each of us. Email jeanrhodes16th@gmail.com to let her know if you’ll be coming.
• In preparation for the NATURE themed Sisterhood Shabbat we’ll have a docent-led tour at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Sunday May 5th 1:20 pm on “Seeing Nature through the Eyes of the Artist (April-May schedule) after which you will be treated to, coffee/tea/dessert and a short presentation of jewish writings about Nature.
• We will also go on a hike in the CVNP led by Marcy Caplin and Beth Madis (date/time to be determined). Other events are being planned. Your nature themed writings, artwork or photography can be submitted to Jeanie Rhodes for the service. Watch for emails.
• 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
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 for many other important tasks, big and small, 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 to our Email czar Harry Berman (Harry will show you the ropes)
• Coordinator with the Cleveland Jewish Federation for security support
• Setup/takedown of furniture and refreshments for Prayer Lab, Judaism 101 or other regular Temple activities
• Sponsoring an Oneg
• Coordinating Zoom for services (we do hire a professional for major holiday observances)
• Many other activities to match your interests, abilities and availability
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.
• Y A H R Z E I T S •
 D E A T H S I N T H E L A S T Y E A R
John Andro • Norman Taer • Mark Varney
A monthly yahrzeit list of TBS family loved ones will now be published in the e-megillah
as well as read during Shabbat services.
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F E B R U A R Y Y A H R Z E I T S
Audrey Gardner Alberty • Dr. Walter Bouscher • Samantha Costea
Richard Allen Draper • Ruth Ersoff • Samuel Ersoff
Diana Greenberg • Sala Gutman • Andrew Koller
Florence Rubino • Jerry Tavens • Simon Telesman • Lori Vishnea
If you have names to add, please send them with their yahrzeit date to Laurie Frankino, Ritual Chair, at lfrankino@gmail.com.
U P C O M I N G T B S E V E N T S
- Sat. 3/2, 9:30 am: Prayer Lab – in-person only
- Sun. 3/3, 4:00 pm: Judaism 101 – in-person and on zoom
- Fri 3/8, 7:30 pm: TBS Shabbat Service – Rabbi will share reflections on his Israel trip after the service
- Sat. 3/9, 9:00 am: Sisterhood Hamantaschen Bake – 9:00 am
- Sun. 3/10, 4:00: pm: Judaism 101 – in-person and on zoom
- Sat. 3/16, 9:30 am: Prayer Lab – in-person only
- Sun. 3/17, 10:30: Purim Carnival!
- Sun. 3/17, 4:00 pm: Judaism 101 – in-person and on zoom
- Fri. 3/22, 7:30 pm: Megillah Reading and Purim Shabbat Service
- Sun. 5/5, 1:20 pm: Sisterhood Visit to the Cleveland Museum of Art/refreshments/writings on Nature
- Fri. 6/28, 7:30 pm: Sisterhood Shabbat – “Nature Shabbat”
For more information on temple services and other activities, please refer to the temple website:
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