October 23, 2025
Issue #738
Letter from Rabbi Ross
Dear TBS Friends & Family,
This Saturday is our new Torah Study & Commentaries class. We will look at classic sources on the story of Noah. Bagels will be served!
We are cancelling our Shabbat Service on Friday, 10/31. Our next Friday service will be 11/14.
TBS’ Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class Starting this fall!
Have you wanted to transform your adult understanding of Judaism into a meaningful ritual? We are forming an adult b’nai mitzvah class this fall. We will spend the next 9 months or so studying together. Each student will read from the Torah, lead part of a group prayer service, and deliver a D’var Torah.
NEW CLASSES ARE STARTING THIS FALL:
– Jewish Prayer Essentials – structure & meaning of prayers (Saturday mornings before Torah Study, from 9:00 – 9:45 am)
– Basic Hebrew (with Jean and Art, Tuesday evenings)
– Torah Study with Commentaries – Rabbi Michael will teach a new Torah Study as we explore the weekly readings through the eyes of the classic commentators like Rashi, Ibn Ezra, and Ramban. For both beginning and advanced students. All texts will be in English, with Hebrew as needed.
TBS Religious School News
Religious school classes meet this Thursday, 10/23 at 4:30 pm and Sunday, 10/26 at 9:00 am.
We will take a school field trip to the Akron Zoo on Sunday, 11/2. RSVPS needed!
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
Annual pot-luck kickoff brunch
The Sisterhood will hold their annual pot-luck kickoff brunch on Saturday, November 1st. Coffee is available starting at 9:30; food at 10:00 and meeting at 10:30, until 12:00 but come when you can and leave when you must. Please respond to the questionnaire so that we will know who is coming and what you can bring. Questions/last-minute RSVPs to jeanrhodes16th@gmail.com, phone 330-283-8697, address: 3036 Vincent Rd, Silver Lake, 44224. Please bring ideas for outings, projects and dreams.
Link: Sisterhood Brunch 2025
• 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
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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
Calling all Acme shoppers…
TBS is participating in Acme’s Community Cash Back program.
Now through February 15, when you purchase the following brands, bring your receipts to the temple to help us earn funds.
There are two collection spots for your convenience. For questions, please text or call Eric Draper at 216-630-6075.
a BIG
to the people who brought meals to Wendy Hess following her surgery.
Cheryl Butensky • Leslie Bennington • Paige Mintz
Temple Beth Shalom lending library opening
I am pleased to announce the opening of the Temple Beth Shalom lending library. I have been talking with TBS leadership for the last couple of months. Those conversations created a different concept. You can borrow a book, you can return it, you can keep it, you can pass it on to a friend you think might enjoy the book. You can donate a different book if you like back to the library or an entire shelf of books if you like. I will continue to organize and make them available to the congregation. I can meet you at the Temple and I am hopeful to have time before or after services to have members view the books. We have all things Jewish and all donations should be Jewish related. Eventually I will be listings books on the website. If you want to look at the books, take books, read books in our comfortable Library reading area let me know. This is the start and I will get better as your librarian.
All the best, Bill Riter wrriter@yahoo.com
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• Support & Enhance the TBS community
- Sat. 10/25, 9:30 am: Torah Study & Commentaries – Bagels will be served
- Fri. 10/31, 7:30 pm: POSTPONED – Shabbat Service
- Sat. 11/1, 9:30 am: Sisterhood annual pot-luck kickoff brunch @ 3036 Vincent Rd, Silver Lake
- Sat. 11/8, 9:00 am: Jewish Prayer Essentials – Adult B’nai Mitzvah class
- Sat. 11/8, 9:45 am: Torah Study & Commentaries – Bagels will be served
- Fri. 11/14, 7:30 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Service – with Deb Rogers
- SAVE THE DATE, Sun 11/23: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – details will be coming soon!
Welcome to Temple Beth Shalom!
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.
50 Division Street, Hudson, OH 44236
330-656-1800 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.
Please Note: there is no on-site staff and 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
