Letter from Rabbi Ross

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Rabbi Michael RossDear TBS Friends and Family,

We are taking the weekend off to celebrate Independence Day. Please take time this weekend and explore the role of democracy in our lives. Democracy is under fire here, in Israel, in Ukraine. Spiritually, this is a time to deeply appreciate how democracy in America has served American Jews and how we desperately pray that democracy can serve our children in their future. It’s a good time to reread the Declaration of Independence, as a type of Torah reading for the week.

SHABBAT SERVICE at TBS on 7/7
Join us for a Shabbat Service at TBS where we will talk about entering a time of collective grief and mourning. Next Thursday marks the 3 weeks that lead up to Tisha B’av. (I mistakenly listed this date as a BBQ in last week’s e-Megillah. Our BBQ will come next month on 8/18!)

TBSBrotherhood meetings/events
• Sun. 7/23, 2:05 pm – Rubber Ducks. Meet at the ticket office @ 1:45 pm
• Sun. 8/13, 9:00 am – Brotherhood meeting at TBS. Join us for bagels and coffee.
• Fri, 8/18, time TBA  – Outdoor Service and Cookout at Hudson Springs Park – Brotherhood Grill Masters will transport the grill and cook for the event.

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.

TBSSisterhood meetings/events
• Next year, Jeanie Rhodes will be the president of the Sisterhood. Robin Rosen-Sharp has served as president for nine years and she deserves a hearty thanks. She’ll take over the Secretary-Treasurer position but would be willing for another Sister to come forward to take over these tasks.

UPCOMING TBS GATHERINGS

  • Fri. 7/7, 7:30 pm: Musical Shabbat – in-person and on zoom
  • Sun. 8/13, 9:00 am: Brotherhood meeting – at TBS. Join us for bagels and coffee.
  • Fri. 8/18, 6:00 pm: Outdoor Service and Cookout at Hudson Springs Park
  • Sun. 9/10: Hudson First Serve – Interfaith community service in North Hill / Akron North HS https://www.joinfirstserve.org/ Registration begins in August.