Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
Temple Beth Shalom will be joining with the First Congregational Church of Hudson and the Islamic Community Center for an annual interfaith day of worship through service. Working in conjunction with other faith partners and community organizations in Akron, teams of volunteers work together for one day on a variety of projects in the North Hill neighborhood. There are projects and experiences for all ages and ability levels. In addition to traditional hands-on projects, First Serve 2023 will offer new cultural immersion experiences to help expand participants’ appreciation and understanding of the rich and vibrant cultures that make up the North Hill community of Akron.
FROM THE BOARDROOM
Dear TBS Friends,
Your Board of Trustees, Rabbi Ross, Robin Selinger, and TBS volunteers are busy completing plans for this year’s holiday services. We are relieved to be able to offer all services in person in our sanctuary and also on Zoom for those who are more comfortable worshiping from home. Please watch the e-Megillah for future holiday updates.
HIGH HOLY DAYS TICKETS FOR GUESTS
TBS will again have guest tickets available to all holiday services and events. Potential members, out of town family and friends, students, and everyone else who would like to worship with us, please contact Amy McCormick, Holiday Ticket Coordinator at amy81752@aol.com or 330-612-2019.
| Guest Tickets | $175 all holiday services $100 one holiday |
| Student Tickets | Students are welcome at no charge for all services but require a ticket for entry. Please contact Amy at the address listed above. |
| Member Tickets | TBS Members receive High Holy Days tickets as part of their membership. Member tickets will be mailed to arrive 3 weeks prior to the holidays. |
HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES
| Friday, September 15 | Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:30 pm Apples & Honey Oneg following services |
| Saturday, September 16 | Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 10:00 am |
| Sunday, September 17 | Religious School Family Rosh Hashanah Program 9:00 am Community Tashlikh |
| Sunday, September 24 | Kol Nidre 7:30 pm |
| Monday, September 25 | Yom Kippur Morning Service 10:00 am Adult Study Groups 1:30 & 3:00 pm Afternoon Service 4:30 pm Memorial Service 5:00 pm Concluding Service 6:00 pm Break the Fast (by reservation) 6:30 pm |
Please contact Laurie Frankino, Holiday Services Coordinator with questions about any part of the High Holy Days Services lfrankino@gmail.com or 330-620-2020.
L’Shana Tova,
James and Laurie
Temple Beth Shalom
ANNUAL FAMILY & FRIENDS COOKOUT & SHABBAT SERVICE
Hudson Springs Park, Mays Pavilion
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th
5:30 PM – DUSK
Please join Rabbi Michael Ross and popular Song Leader Chuck Fink for the annual end of summer family cookout and musical service under the stars. Current TBS members, friends, and potential members and friends are most welcome.
Dinner 5:30-6:45 pm
Service 7:00 pm
Burgers, hot dogs, side dishes, and dessert provided by TBS. Vegetarian option available upon request.
Please RSVP to Laurie Frankino, Ritual Chair, lfrankino@gmail.com, so we have an accurate count of attendees.
First Serve Day of Service Early RSVP
First Serve project registration is now open. There are over 60 projects to suit everyone’s abilities and interests. Temple Beth Shalom Co-President James Field will again be project leader for staining the pavilion at Akron Co-Op Farms. Join us Sunday September 10 at 8:30 am at Trinity UCC, 915 N. Main St., Akron, for our interfaith Sending Service.
New this year, you can sign up for half day or full day projects. This means you can sign up for a morning and an afternoon experience! There are projects for everyone, whether you are bringing your family, need to stay seated, love to paint murals, garden, or prepare food! Don’t forget to stop by North High School, 985 Gorge Blvd., for a picnic lunch! Sign up TODAY to ensure you get the project you want and a NEW First Serve T-shirt!
Follow the link below to sign up. For further information, please contact James jdfield23@aol.com.
AKRON PRIDE FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
This year, TBS will participate at the Akron Pride Festival in downtown Akron during the huge morning equity march and by sponsoring a booth for the day with other sponsors including Smuckers, Kent State University, Key Bank, First Energy, Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation, Goodyear, and many others. If you are interested in volunteering to march in the parade with other TBS members or to volunteer in our booth for part of the day, please contact Laurie Frankino lfrankino@gmail.com.
Calling all Blossom fans!
Would you like to join fellow TBS members for an evening at Blossom?
Originally I suggested we meet for a concert on August 26 but I need to change the date to August 12 at 7:00 PM (Mozart in the Meadows). Pack a picnic and we’ll plan a place to meet to eat either on the lawn or just outside the venue before the concert. If you have lawn tickets, we can sit together or if you prefer the pavilion, we can picnic together until the concert starts. Mike and I will likely do lawn tickets. Email me at kimstrausser@gmail.com to rsvp and I’ll email you details of where we will meet. When you rsvp, please send your cell number so we can text if plans change for the meet up spot. Fingers crossed for good weather!
Looking forward to seeing you!
Kim and Mike
TBSBrotherhood meetings/events
- Sun. 8/6, Portage Lakes Boat Tour with a stop at Nauti Vine Winery – Back by popular demand, but this year hosted on Eric Chupack’s boat! Meet at 1:30 pm at Dusty’s Landing Yacht Club. Feel free to bring a guest. Rain date is Sun Aug 20th. Text Captain Eric at 216.402.7262 for details & RSVP. Space is limited.
- Sun. 8/13, 9:00 am – Brotherhood Meeting at TBS 9:00 am at TBS. Building prep for Sunday school.
- 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. Meeting time TBA.
- Sun, Sept 10 – Hudson First Serve – Interfaith community service in North Hill / Akron North HS https://www.joinfirstserve.org/ Registration begins in August.
- Mike Miller volunteered to take over as Brotherhood president in September. Thank you Mike!
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
- 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.