e-Megillah, August 8, 2024

Thursday August 8, 2024
Issue #680

Letter from Rabbi Ross

Dear TBS Friends and Family,

A quick update from vacation land: I spent the past week at the Greater Carolina Association of Rabbis “Rabbinic Kallah” or Rabbi Camp in Wildacres, North Carolina. Nearly all of us have family, dear friends, and teachers in Israel right now. We spent the week studying, relaxing and commiserating as our Israeli compatriots are navigating the distance to their closest bomb shelter.
It seems like this pregnant pause may continue for a few more days.
Blessings of peace and wholeness as we enter Shabbat.

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 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 our new cantorial soloist 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

LOSS IN THE CONGREGATION
We are deeply sorry to share that Deb Rogers, our new Cantorial Soloist’s brother-in-law, Clifford Rogers passed away unexpectedly last Monday while Deb and her husband Ken were visiting him on vacation. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

Please keep Deb and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

TBS ANNUAL FAMILY COOKOUT  & SERVICE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 5:30 pm-DUSK • HUDSON SPRINGS PARK
MAY PAVILION ON THE LAKE

One of our most popular events of the year is the Family Cookout & Inspirational Shabbat Service at the close of the summer season.

Please join service leader Rabbi Michael with music by our new Cantorial Soloist, Deb Rogers.

Buffet dinner begins at 6:00 pm. TBS will supply hamburgers, veggie burgers, beef hot dogs, veggie hot dogs & buns.
The chefs from TBS Brotherhood will handle the grilling.

The Shabbat Service begins at 7:00 pm. It is an inspirational family service with special music and readings under the stars

If you can, please bring a dessert to share for our oneg

Donations to support Israel can be made at
Cleveland Federation: 

  ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN  

Registration open for First Serve
SUNDAY, September 8, 2024. 

To register please follow this link:    FIRST SERVE   

This year marks our thirteenth annual day of service. Hudson Temple Beth Shalom joints with First Congregational Church of Hudson, the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and many other Akron area organizations to lead this event organizing hundreds of volunteers to work on projects located at its community partners in North Hill. Projects include painting, gardening, deck building, window washing, storage organization, bike rodeo, soccer clinic, meal preparation, staining, mural painting, rock painting, kit making, along with so many other projects.

Schedule:
– 8:00 AM Coffee, Donuts and T-Shirt Pick Up @ Trinity UCC 915 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio
– 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Sending Service @ 915 N. Main
– 9:30 AM Morning Projects Begin @ Project Sites
– 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch @ 915 N. Main
– 1:00 PM Afternoon Projects Begin
– 4:00 PM All Projects End

Links:
Questions? Please go to:   joinfirstserve.org   for complete event information

Still have a question? Please contact:   Sue Wimer  

TBSBrotherhood                                            meetings/events

• 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
TBSSisterhood                                                    meetings/events

Come to Brunch!
On Sunday Aug 18th at 10:00 am we’ll have a potluck brunch at Jeanie’s house (3036 Vincent Rd, Sliver Lake, OH 44224) to talk about next year!  RSVP to jeanrhodes16th@gmail.com Bring ideas for ourselves and in service to our beloved TBS community. If you are early we’ll have plenty of coffee available at 9:30 using large coffee makers (last year’s coffee drought has been addressed!).

Temple Beth Shalom
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