Letter from Rabbi Ross

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Rabbi Michael RossDear TBS Friends and Family,

It was such a delight to celebrate Pride Shabbat and Gwyneth Katz’s Bat Mitzvah last weekend! A huge thank you to Laurie Frankino, Robin Selinger and Adam Alderson for all they do to support these important events at TBS. (My column about Pride Shabbat is scheduled to appear this weekend in the Record-Courier and sister papers.)

Last week, we also concluded our year-long “Prayer Lab” series of discussions on alternating Saturday mornings. These will resume in August with a new focus on the art of prayer.

As the school year wraps up, we now move into summer mode. Our next TBS gathering will be in two weeks, on 6/23. It’s our Congregational Meeting, which will take place at 6:30, followed by a Musical Shabbat Service. (These are shorter services, without a Torah Reading.)

Please make every effort to join us for both of these events!

URJ Teen Israel Organizing Fellowship
The URJ Teen Israel Organizing Fellowship is an immersive fellowship for high school students (ages 14-18) to deepen their learning about the society and culture of Israel and learn how to organize within their communities. By participating in the program, URJ Teen Israel Organizing Fellows can receive a $15,000 scholarship to help offset the cost of tuition at Heller High! Click here to learn more.

TBSBrotherhood meetings/events
• Sun. 6/25, 1:00 pm – TBS grounds clean-up
• Sun. 7/23, 2:05 pm – Rubber Ducks
• Sun. 8/6, 9:00 am – Brotherhood meeting at TBS. Join us for bagels and coffee.
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: Eric Draper at ej_draper@yahoo.com

TBS Brotherhood has tackled many building issues throughout this year to keep our campus safe and attractive. Our thanks to Dick McCormick, resident handyman, who updated our side entrance landing and steps by donating beautiful floor tile and laying it himself creating a safe, updated entry for our congregants. Thanks so much Dick and our very active Brotherhood team!

TBSSisterhood meetings/events
June Sisterhood dinner out – 7:00 pm on June 22 at Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern, Twinsburg
• Please RSVP to the Sisters organizing the dinner: Julie Lakes at redtailsky@mac.com and Wendy Hess at wendykhess@hotmail.com by June 21st!
• We requested the screened balcony, and hope to be seated there.

Thank you!
Thank you to the people of Temple Beth Shalom for helping me on my journey to conversion. My conversion on May 24th was extremely special for me, and many of you have helped me along the journey. I have so much gratitude for you all.
-Julie Lakas

MealTrain
This is a Meal Train for Toby Lieberman, who is recovering from ankle surgery, and is off her feet for awhile. Help with meals is greatly appreciated, and as always, thank you in advance for showing that TBS is a caring community. Thank you!
Open MealTrain

UPCOMING TBS GATHERINGS

  • Thu, 6/22, June Sisterhood dinner out – 7:00 pm: Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern, Twinsburg
  • Fri. 6/23, Congregational Meeting – 6:30 pm – 7:20 pm: – in-person only
  • Fri. 6/23, Musical Shabbat – 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm:  – in-person and on zoom
  • Sun. 8/6, Brotherhood meeting – 9:00 am: TBS. Join us for bagels and coffee.