e-Megillah, January 30, 2025

Thursday January 30, 2025
Issue #700

Letter from Rabbi Ross

Dear TBS Friends and Family,

I want to thank everyone for joining us at TBS last Friday for the amazing Selinger Tribute. The musical tributes were wonderful, and we were touched to hear reflections from the last 6 TBS presidents. It felt like the past 20 years of TBS leadership were on display for this wonderful evening.

This Saturday at 9:00 and 9:45 are our next Prayer Essentials class and our Torah Study discussion. Bagels will be served. join us!

ZOOM LINK FOR SATURDAY
  TORAH STUDY LINK    ID: 844 3145 6155, PW: tbstorah

Two Exciting Announcements
This Friday at Hillel,  Rabbi Micah Shapiro will be leading a special Nariya-style musical Shabbat service. These are chanting song circles that allow the group to experience an hour of song as it moves through parts of the Friday evening liturgy.
Rabbi Rachel and I both deeply enjoyed this musical experience last summer.
Service at 5:30, dinner at 7:00 pm
You don’t want to miss this amazing evening of music.

Rsvp for dinner by Friday morning:     KENT HILLEL LINK   

Hebrew class is forming in February!
From our Hebrew instructor Jean Beasley: 
We would like to begin Hebrew classes during the first week of February. They will run through the end of May. Please respond  by January 31 if you can attend on Tuesday evening. We will meet from 7:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Temple each week except for holidays.
We are excited to begin your Hebrew learning!

Hebrew Class fees 
– for TBS members: $54, for non-members: $120, (if fees are an issue, the rabbi’s discretionary fund can assist.)
Please RSVP to be added to our class list by emailing Rabbi Michael: rabbimichaelross@gmail.com

TBS’ Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class Starting this winter!
Have you wanted to transform your adult understanding of Judaism into a meaningful ritual? We are forming an adult b’nai mitzvah class this fall. We will spend the next 18 months studying together. Each student will read from the Torah, lead part of a group prayer service, and deliver a D’var Torah.
Rabbi Michael Ross and Jean Beasley will be the instructors. Costs will be determined by enrollment.

CLASSES:
– Jewish Prayer Essentials – structure & meaning of prayers (Fall ’24: Saturday mornings before Torah Study, from 9:00 – 9:45 am)
– Making Prayer Real – the art of prayer (Spring ’25, Saturdays before Torah Study, from 9:00 – 9:45 am)
– Basic Hebrew (Winter and Spring ’25, class time to be determined)
– Torah Reading & Chanting (Fall ’25)
– Spiritual Autobiography writing (Fall ’25 or Spring ’26)

CELEBRATING THE SELINGER’S

It was a full house last Friday night when our congregation and friends and family of the Selinger’s celebrated Jonathan and Robin’s long commitment to TBS.

There was laughter and tears, memories galore. Son David Selinger spoke lovingly of his parents’ commitment to TBS and his own experiences as a student at TBS. Deb Rogers created and performed a clever parody with back-up from our choir of 5, and highlights of Jonathan’s career from the 6 past temple presidents and a moving blessing by Rabbi Michael completed the service. The TBS Board of Trustees created a special fund to honor the Selinger’s love of continuing Jewish education for our Rabbi, Cantor and Education staff and a microphone was purchased by Brotherhood for our choir performances to honor Robin’s love of music. Sisterhood provided a beautiful oneg after services in honor of the event. It was a magical evening. Thanks to all who attended.

Robin & Jonathan lighting Shabbat candles

Rabbi blessing the Selingers

Presentation of new Education Fund in their honor

TBS Past Presidents

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 has increased from 29% to 40%, 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 69% so let’s keep this going.

Contributions can be made by check, stock or right on our website. And if you use Zeffy (see below links section) 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 Terkel, President

Save the Date! February 22, 2025
Back by Popular Demand! TBS Bingo Night!
Bingo is always well attended with scrumptious appetizers and desserts.
This year will be NO exception!

Bingo Night Silent Auction Donations are Welcome!

Please reach out to Eric Chupack ericchupack@gmail.com with questions if you plan to donate silent auction items so we can be ready with the supporting marketing (description, quantities, retail value, photo, etc.) for your items.

TBSBrotherhood                                            meetings/events

• The Brotherhood is excited to host this year’s Bingo fundraiser on 2/22/25.
Bingo is always well attended with scrumptious appetizers and desserts. This year will be NO exception!

• 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

• 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 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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We love to share news & announcements at TBS

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help our Temple!

   J A N U A R Y   Y A H R Z E I T S   

Joseph Beck  •  Cynthia Blazey  •  Harry Robert Bronstein
Mildred Caplin  •  Helen Cooper  •  Celia Eisen
Xenia Fischmann Culiner  •  Frank Frankino
Sabina Fromm  •  Theodore Hess  •  Sarah Koller
Simon Krutowsky  •  Dorothy Long  •  Deborah B Neiburg
Leo Schildhouse  •  Robert Noel Schildhouse  •  Anne Selinger
Haim Singer  •  Allen Slivka  •  Maurice Terkel  •  Sylvia Weisman

If you have names to add, please send them with their yahrzeit date to:
Laurie Frankino, Ritual Chair, at lfrankino@gmail.com. 

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• Fri. 1/30, 5:30 pm: Nariya Musical Shabbat at Hillel – in-person only
• Sat. 2/1, 9:00 – 9:40 am: Prayer Essentials – zoom & in-person
• Sat. 2/1, 9:45 – 11:00 am: Torah Study – zoom & in-person
• Fri. 2/7, 7:30 pm: Tu Bishvat Shabbat –  in-person only
• Sat. 2/15, 9:00 – 9:40 am: Prayer Essentials – zoom & in-person
• Sat. 2/15, 9:45 – 11:00 am: Torah Study – zoom & in-person
• Sat. 2/22,  7:00 – 9:30 pm: By popular demand – Bingo Night – at TBS
• Fri. 2/21, 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service – in-person only

For more information on temple services and other activities, please refer to the temple website:

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