e-Megillah, September 5, 2024

Thursday September 5, 2024
Issue #684

Letter from Rabbi Ross

Dear TBS Friends and Family,

First, a huge thank you to Laurie Frankino, the Brotherhood chefs and those who brought yummy desserts for our wildly successful Cookout and Outdoor Service last Friday evening. The turnout,
on a holiday weekend, was sensational! It was a huge joy and blessing to formally welcome Deb Rogers as our new cantorial soloist.

And just a day, last Saturday evening, the Jewish community received the shattering news that Hersch Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages were executed by Hamas, leaving us devastated. The Jewish obligation
or mitzvah of redeeming the captives above and beyond nearly everything else has been primary for many of us. The Israeli government also holds culpability for not prioritizing
the hostages return over their military and political ambitions.
Three of the hostages who died last week, including Hersch, were on the list of hostages
who were set to be released when a ceasefire agreement is made.

The courage of Hersch’s parents, Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, to speak out so directly, forcefully, and unceasingly has been a prophetic call for many of us to listen to. To hold
their pain and anguish this week feels unbearable, as if this is another type of shiva
experience. Hersch was born in California. He and his family made aliyah when he was young. He was a camper and counselor at Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia. May his memory be a blessing.

This Saturday is our next Torah For Our Times session at 9:30. We will also take some time to begin our High Holiday Journal writing.
This Sunday is First Serve. I will be presenting at the Sendoff Service at 8:30 am before the projects begin. I will speak of our brokenness.

Sunday is also Super Sunday, the kickoff for Cleveland Federation’s annual fundraising campaign. TBS receives more than $45,000 in grants every year to support our Religious School, our toddlers, and our community. Additionally, more than a third of Kent State Hillel’s budget comes from these grants. Please give generously!

Torah For Our Times Returns Saturday, 9/7
We are returning to our popular Torah study class, “Torah For Our Times.” In 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!
Each session is hybrid – both on zoom and in-person!

Zoom link for Torah Study Classes:
This is the same link for each class.     TORAH STUDY LINK   
Meeting ID: 844 3145 6155, Passcode: tbstorah

Religious School News
We will all gather in Akron for First Serve on Sunday, 9/8. The formal opening day of
Religious School will be Sunday, 9/15.

Donations to support Israel can be made at
Cleveland Federation: 

  ISRAEL EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN  

TBS ANNUAL FAMILY COOKOUT & SERVICE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th  •  HUDSON SPRINGS PARK

Last Friday night, a record number of members and guests celebrated the end of the summer at Hudson Springs Park with a cookout and Shabbat service under the stars. Rabbi Michael and new Cantorial Soloist, Deb Rogers led the group in prayer and song. Thanks to TBS Brotherhood members Mike Miller, James Field, Mark Schildhouse, Sisterhood members Toby Liberman, Julie Lakas, Terri Cremer, Kim Strausser, and everyone who brought decadent desserts to share. It was a great event!

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

• 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.
Otherwise you can use this PayPal link:     PAYPAL    

• 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!

Temple Beth Shalom
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You can view upcoming services and events on the Calendar page:
  CALENDAR PAGE  

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