Special Events

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)

Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) is increasingly observed throughout religious institutions in the United States and Canada.  As the horror of the actual destruction recedes in time, it is increasingly clear that the memory and lessons of that time must not be allowed to fade.  Furthermore,  people of good will everywhere recognize that we must stand together in community - regardless of religious preference - to help insure that such dark times never be repeated.

Accordingly, Temple Beth Shalom, The First Congregational Church of Hudson, Hudson United Methodist Church, the Laurel Lake Community, Christ Episcopal Church, and St. Mary Church will participate in a community-wide service of remembrance on Tuesday May 6th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church. Please join us that evening as we set aside time and prayer on this day.  Prof. Yoram Eckstein, a survivor of those years will be our speaker.  In addition to teaching Geology at Kent State University, Eckstein is a poet whose latest book is titled, Shards of [personal] history and other poems.

A collection will be taken for donation to the Fund for the Righteous, an organization solely dedicated to aiding those Righteous Gentiles, still living in Europe, who saved Jewish lives during the Shoah.

 

Temple Beth Shalom celebrates Israel at 60

Special Shabbat Service: Friday Evening, May 9th at 7 p.m.

Come enjoy Israeli music at this family-friendly service! Our sixth graders will lead a teach-in on Israel's accomplishments in the last 60 years. Stay for the Oneg...treats from Israel will be served.

 

Annual Rapport Memorial Lecture

Sunday, May 18th at 10 a.m.

Israel and the Bible: The Search for a Usable Past

Dr. Alan Levenson, Siegal College of Jewish Studies

A returning friend of TBS, Dr. Levenson is an engaging teacher and vastly knowledgeable scholar. His latest book, The Making of the Modern Jewish Bible, has direct bearing on the meaning of Israel at 60 for all of us.

 

TBS Announces Annual Meeting and 2008-2009 Slate of Officers and Trustees

Dear Temple Beth Shalom Congregants:

The following is the proposed Slate of Officers and Trustees for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The Annual Meeting will be held June 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the TBS Social Hall. All congregants are encouraged to attend. It is at this time the officers/trustees will be voted on. Additional nominations for any elective office may be made at the Annual Meeting by any member with a second.

Proposed 2008-2009 Officers & Trustees

Co-Presidents	Larry and Susan Terkel
Vice President	Jonathan Selinger
Secretary	Lynn Margalit
Treasurer	Scott Levin
Asst. Treasurer	Matt Lerner (returning)
Past President	Susie Axelrod
Trustees	Jeanne Bluffstone (returning) Stefani Carlson Ted Chandler (returning) Laurie Frankino (returning) Barry Leaventon (returning) Steve Rosenberg (returning) Allen Slivka (returning) Kim Strausser (returning)

At the Annual Meeting, the co-presidents and Rabbi will give their annual reports. The budget for the coming year will also be approved.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

Susie Axelrod
Nomination Chairperson

 

TBS Book Club will meet July 13

TBS's book group will meet on July 13th and in honor of Israel's 60th anniversary, we will be reading Beaufort by Ron Leshem.  Further questions about book club?  Contact Rabbi Stone.

 

Cleveland Area Happenings

See the listing at http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/happening/