e-Megillah, March 7, 2024

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Temple Beth Shalom, Hudson, Ohio
e-Megillah

Thursday, March 7, 2024
Issue #658

Letter from Rabbi Ross
Rabbi Michael Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,

It has been a joy to be welcomed back from Israel so warmly by the TBS community.

Friday, 3/9, after our Shabbat 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

Donations to support Israel can be made at Cleveland Federation:

  ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN  

HOLD THE DATE!!!
Temple Beth Shalom
PURIM SHABBAT & PARTY

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 AT 7:30 PM
Join Rabbi Ross, Song Leader Chuck Fink and fellow temple
members and friends as we celebrate Purim with a lively service,
food & drink & fun.
Come in costume or a silly hat and share in this festive holiday!

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 
• Please join in for a fun filled and delicious hamantaschen bake this Saturday March 9 beginning at 9:00 am.
If you are coming, please send Robin an email at  rrsdvm2@gmail.com
or text Robin so we will know how many to expect.
For all those coming, please bring any of the following that you have at home: rolling pin, baking sheets, spatula, an apron to wear and container to take home some hamantaschen.

• 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” 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.

•    •    •    •    •
M A R C H   Y A H R Z E I T S
Abraham Babich  •  Bessie Brunstein  •  Jacob Brunstein  •  Rose Butensky
Louis H Cremer  •  Mary Newman  •  Field Martin  •  Goldberg
Lucy Greenberg  •  Susan Louise Hall  •  William Ross Kannel  •  Kyle Lafferty
Irvin Liberman  • Floyd Miller  •  Pamela Schultz  •  Judith Tavens
Virginia Wilson

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       

  • 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
  • Fri., 4/26, Purim Shabbat and Party with Chuck Fink
  • 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: