July 17, 2025
Issue #724

Letter from Rabbi Ross

Dear TBS Friends & Family,

My family and I have begun a summer break. Our next Shabbat Service at TBS will be Friday, July 25.

Rabbi’s Summer Vacation
I will be traveling to L.A. to, yes, see the Dodgers, and to visit my family as we celebrate my birthday and my wife’s birthday from 7/9-7/20.
We will have our next Friday night service on Friday 7/25. Afterwards, we will drop my son off at Camp Havaya in the Poconos, and Rachel and I will attend the Rabibis’ Kallah near Asheville, NC from 7/26-8/6.


TBS Legacy Fund Update
Participation hits 70%.

Thank you to those who responded to my email. Those who haven’t, please, please join us in this mitzvah of owning our building and ensuring our Temple’s survival for years to come. With less than 15% left to go our goal is within reach! Please help push us over the top.

Blessings to all,
Larry Terkel
TBS President


TBS Brotherhood

 meetings/events

 Brotherhood Membership
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 TBS projects planned for 2024 – 2025. Please contact treasurer Art Busch, ascyb34@yahoo.com with any questions.
* Please Do Not pay along with your Temple dues

• 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. Announcements will be posted as soon as they are available!
Contact: Mike Miller at: mikemillercsi@roadrunner.com
Thank you for your support!
TBS  Sisterhood                                               
meetings/events

• Join the Sisterhood and support us with a dues donation. Please email Robin Rosen-Sharp (rrsdvm2@gmail.com) if you need a membership form and would like to mail your payment.
* Please Do Not pay along with your Temple dues.  

• 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

Website Notes and Links

*Receive our weekly e-newsletters!
Please email your First NameLast Name, and Email Address  
to: hberman44236@yahoo.com

   PAST NEWSLETTERS     PW: TBSHudson  
Past e-Megillahs can be found on Media > e-Megillah Newsletters page

   CALENDAR PAGE     View upcoming services and events

   SHABBAT SERVICE     ID: 861 4959 4595. Please contact the temple or join our Facebook group for the passcode.

Available when noted on the Upcoming Events schedule

   TORAH STUDY     ID: 844 3145 6155, Please contact the temple or join our Facebook group for the passcode.

Saturday Prayer Essentials and Torah Study

  MAKING PRAYER REAL    The book for Saturday classes can be ordered here

   KENT HILLEL SHABBAT     Candle-lighting, Service/Community Discussion, FREE Dinner (*Registration is REQUIRED and will close each week on Thursday at 2:00pm)

   KENT HILLEL     Providing a comfortable atmosphere for socializing, studying, or connecting spiritually for students
    
Zeffy      We can now use Zeffy for Dues, Fees, and Donations.
Temple Beth Shalom does not pay a fee

  ISRAEL DONATIONS    Donations to support Israel can be made at
Cleveland Federation


 News & Special Announcements!                           

We love to share News & Announcements at TBS

Please send us your announcements, engagements, weddings, graduations, sports news, kid news, etc. to: e-megillah editor, hberman44236@yahoo.com no later than ONE WEEK PRIOR to the next issue.
Please include ‘e-megillah news‘ in the subject field.

We are looking for Volunteers!

 Help our Temple
 Assist with events and gatherings
 Match activities to your interests & abilities
 Participate in Brotherhood & Sisterhood
 Support & Enhance the TBS community

JOIN the TBS CHOIR! 

Come hear and support our very own member Shabbat choir! 

Contact Deb Rogers: debrogers912@gmail.com

      T B S      

   UPCOMING EVENTS   

  • Fri. 7/25, 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service & Welcome Ceremony for Paige Jochims
  • Fri. 8/8, 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service 
  • Sat. 8/23, 9:30 am: Torah & Bagels

Welcome to Temple Beth Shalom!

***Non-members who wish to attend High Holy Day services at Temple Beth Shalom***В 

You can purchase guest tickets. В To request tickets, please contact Amy McCormick, ticket coordinator, at e-mail: membership@tbshudson.org. In your e-mail, please leave your full name (first and last) as well as your phone number and best contact e-mail so Amy can get back to you.

Temple Beth Shalom is a dynamic congregation of about 100 families, under the leadership of Rabbi Michael Ross. Known as the Synagogue of the Western Reserve, we are a Reform Jewish congregation, affiliated with the national organizations of that movement.

Although the Temple has grown over the years, it endeavors to maintain a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Please come join us so we can share who we are today and our vision for the future.

The Temple is located in a beautiful, historic building at 50 Division Street in Hudson. Friday night services are held twice a month at 7:30 p.m. For a schedule of services and other activities, see our Calendar page.

Address: 50 Division Street, Hudson, OH 44236

P.O. Box 2230, Hudson, OH 44236В В 

330-656-1800,В Please Note: there is no on-site staff and there may be a delay in retrieving and returning messages left at this number.
Office hours vary; please email for appointment.

Rabbi: rabbimichaelross@gmail.com
Education Director: education@tbshudson.org
President: president@tbshudson.org
Membership: membership@tbshudson.org
Accounting: accounting@tbshudson.org

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