Letter from Rabbi Ross 2023-09-21
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
This Sunday evening is our Kol Nidre Service and Monday is our Yom Kippur Service. It is customary to wear white as a sign of purity. It’s also customary to fast and refrain from drinking. Please don’t compromise your health for the fast. At our services we will continue the themes of opening our hearts as we face our relationship to Israel and the earth.
As Israel struggles with democracy, our special study session will focus on two articles written by Israeli authors requesting American assistance during these troubling times. Join us!
Please note that the Prayer Lab session scheduled for this Saturday morning was postponed.
Religious School Update
This Sunday, 9/24, we will have a regular day of Sunday classes! Our first in a month. We will focus on Yom Kippur themes, and we will begin to discuss the holiday of Sukkot.
5784 High Holy Days Service Schedule
All services will originate from the temple with a Zoom option.
HIGH HOLY DAYS GUEST TICKETS
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. In your message please be sure to leave your mailing address as well as your full name and phone number so Amy can get back to you.
| 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. |
5784 High Holy Days Service Schedule
YOM KIPPUR
Sunday, September 24
Kol Nidre Service 7:30 pm
YOM KIPPUR
Monday, September 25
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
*Times are approximate
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,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON STUDY SESSIONS
1:30 pm: Board Member Wendy Hess will lead the informal study session “What can we as Diaspora Jews do during the fight for Israel’s democracy?” Discussion materials will be provided. No preparation necessary. All are welcome.
3:30 pm: Rabbi Michael will lead his informal Q&A session “Ask the Rabbi”. All topics are open for discussion. All are welcome.
BREAK THE FAST BUFFET
Monday, September 25 6:45pm
Immediately following Yom Kippur Closing services
$18 per person
Contact Laurie Frankino for reservations
lfrankino@gmail.com 330-620-2020
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
SPECIAL CONSECRATION & SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION
FOLLOWED BY AN ONEG
TBS will celebrate two special ritual events at an interactive service for the entire congregation.
CONSECRATION. Kindergarteners Brady Weinstein and Talia Bronstein will be called to the bima to be consecrated in celebration of the beginning of their Jewish education. This is a lovely and meaningful ceremony for children and families alike. At TBS, Consecration is held as part of the Simchat Torah celebration.
SIMCHAT TORAH
Simchat Torah “Rejoicing with/of the Torah”, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the yearly cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. At TBS, we celebrate Simchat Torah by unrolling the Torah scroll down the center aisle of our sanctuary with the entire congregation helping. We then parade our Torah scrolls through the sanctuary while adults and children sing and dance together, expressing the joy that Jews feel in their possession and observance of the words of the Torah.
COMMUNITY ONEG 11 AM. As our celebration ends at about 11:00 am, we will enjoy a festive oneg in the Social Hall. Please RSVP to Laurie Frankino lfrankino@gmail.com with the number of family members attending before Monday, October 2.
WELCOME SONG LEADER CHUCK FINK
Robin and Jonathan Selinger are taking a sabbatical from their teaching duties at Kent State in 2023-4 to travel and participate in physics workshops and research collaborations worldwide. In the first leg of their journey, they spent August in England at the Univ. of Cambridge. Later, the Selingers will make extended visits to the Southern University of Science and Technology in China, and to the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. During her sabbatical, Robin will share the role of Cantorial Soloist with popular local musician Chuck Fink to keep the TBS community singing with joy throughout the year.
2023 Fundraising
We’ve committed to be supporters of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Please consider donating to the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank during the High Holy Days. We ask that you offer a monetary donation rather than bringing in food items this year.
TBSBrotherhood meetings/events
- Brotherhood Membership
Annual Brotherhood Membership Dues are due. 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. - Wed, Sept 27 – 5:30pm Sukkah Build with optional stop at Winking Lizard, Peninsula directly afterwards
- Sun, Oct 8 – Sukkah Removal, 1:00 pm
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
- 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 EVENTS
- Sat. 9/23, 9:30 am: Prayer Lab – POSTPONED – zoom and in-person
- Sun. 9/24, 7:30 pm: Kol Nidre Service – zoom and in-person
- Mon, 9/25, 10 am: Yom Kippur Services, Yizkor, Break Fast – zoom and in-person
- Sat. 9/30, 9:30 am: Prayer Lab – Sukkot Edition!
- Sun. 10/1, 11:30 am: Pizza in the Hut Lunch
- Fri. 10/6, 6:00 pm: Family Shabbat Dinner & Service in the Sukkah
- Sun. 10/8, 9:30-11 am: Simchat Torah, Consecration & Brunch
- Sat. 10/14, 9:30 am: Prayer Lab led by Rabbi Michael
- Fri. 10/20, 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service
- Fri. 11/3, 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service
- Sat. 11/4, 9:30 am: Prayer Lab led by Rabbi Michael
- Sat. 11/18, 9:30 am: Prayer Lab led by Rabbi Michael
- Sun. 11/19, 7:00 pm: Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
- Sun. 12/10, 9:00 am-12: Religious School Chanukah Celebration