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Dear Friends,
It is with tremendous pride and great joy that the Senior Personnel Committee announces new contract extensions for our Clergy Team!
Rabbi Josh Caruso, now in his 21st year at Fairmount Temple, and Cantor Vladimir Lapin will continue to inspire us through worship, prayer, and song. As you know, in April we celebrated the installation of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple. Beginning July 1, she will be elevated to a full-time role serving the congregation as Associate Rabbi. We look forward to learning with her as she helps guide us spiritually. Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager will also continue her dedication in her part-time role in the coming years. We will never forget our synagogue’s love, support, and gratitude for her at last June’s Tribute Event in her honor!
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Lastly, Senior Rabbi Rob Nosanchuk has several more years left on his current agreement with Fairmount Temple so we can all rest assured that his leadership and vision will inform our community for years to come.
We hope as you read of their ongoing commitment to this cherished congregation that you feel comfort, you feel warmth, and you feel part of something very special. We feel this deep in our hearts. We know Rabbi Nosanchuk is proud and delighted to continue leading our Clergy Team, one he compared to a “sky full of stars” in a June, 2022, Cleveland Jewish News column. This team means the world to Fairmount Temple. We are certain that everyone can think of a personal touch that one of our Clergy has provided to you at a time in your life when you needed it most.
This momentous announcement regarding our team is made possible due to YOU and your ongoing financial support by belonging to our sacred community AND participating in our Friends of Fairmount Annual Campaign. This has allowed us to engage and retain these unique Clergy leaders! We are truly grateful for your generosity. THANK YOU!
The Senior Personnel Committee, who has worked hard to solidify our congregation’s future strength, was comprised of President Michele Krantz, VP Shelley Milin Marcus, Secretary Nancy Adams, and Immediate Past President Todd Silverman. It was truly our honor to be part of a process that will lead to consistent greatness! Thank you to our Clergy Team at Fairmount Temple for enriching our lives, both up until now, and in the years ahead.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Michele Krantz,
President
Todd Silverman,
Immediate Past President
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Shabbat Services
SHABBAT Evening Service
Friday, Feb. 10, 6:15 pm
The service will be led by Cantor Lapin, Rabbi Nosanchuk, and Rabbi Caruso.
Rabbi Caruso will speak.
Please join us in person or virtually through livestream, Roku, YouTube, Facebook.
Click here for the list of names being read during memorial prayers at Friday's service.
SIMCHAT Shabbat, Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 am
This accessible and kid-friendly experience, led by Rabbi Muhlbaum and Cantor Lapin, is designed for families with children 0-5 and is perfect for older siblings, cousins, and grandparents too! Friends are also always welcome; please register so we know to expect you. This month we will offer a light brunch.
For security purposes and so we can make sure to have enough supplies for every family, please RSVP for Simchat Shabbat by Feb. 9 by clicking this link.
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REPRO SHABBAT Service
Friday, Feb. 17, 6:15 pm
Fairmount Temple will participate with congregations around the country in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) in a special event called Repro Shabbat. Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum will be teaching about Jewish perspectives on the importance of abortion access and reproductive healthcare. We will also welcome guest speaker Dr. Lauren Beene, a local pediatrician and co-founder and Executive Director of Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights, and a leader of the non-partisan grassroots coalition Protect Choice Ohio. Dr. Beene will provide an update on the medical realities of abortion bans for her patients and for people across the state of Ohio.
| FYP Gathering Sunday, Feb. 12 | |
Our Fairmount Young Professionals (FYP) are celebrating the recent holiday of Tu b'Shevat, Jewish Arbor Day, at the Cleveland Botanical Garden on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 12:30 pm Join other Jewish young adults for a brief introduction, prayer, and a self-guided, group tour. To learn more and register, click here.
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Gary Desberg has been honored with Rosewater Award from the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.
Cyndy & Mark Fellenbaum's son, Mike Fellenbaum, helped save the life of a hockey teammate.
Mitch Wasserman co-chaired a community Tu b'Shevat program at Mandel JCC.
Women of FT members Iris Greene and Laurenda Messer, and Men of FT members Al Hochheiser and Barry Jacobs, appear in a CJN photo showing their support of our Religious School.
Our Clergy Team and Michael & Lynn Kleinman and Leslie Kleinman, and Jeremy Umansky are pictured in Cleveland Jewish News' story about Michael Twitty's visit.
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In Sadness We Share the Passing of our Member:
Ronald Rubin
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Free Parenting Program Starts Sunday
Our Early Childhood Center (ECC) is offering a free three-part Parenting series starting this Sunday, Feb. 12, at 10:30 am with free babysitting and light refreshments.
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Sunday, Feb. 12, Building Resilience in our Children and helping them adapt to a changing world around them, led by Joan Morgenstern, parent-coach, educator and author.
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Sunday, Feb. 26, Building Relationships from helping siblings build positive relationships instead of rivalries, to helping friendships grow, led by Joan Morgenstern.
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Sunday, March 26, Building a Jewish Home and how to bring Jewish values and rituals into your home, led by Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum.
Registration required - click here for QR code, or contact our Early Childhood Center Director Erika Eskenazi here or 216-464-1752.
Also, registration is underway for both our ECC Summer Camp and Fall Program. If you or someone you know is looking for a preschool where young children grow and flourish, reach out to ECC Director Erika here.
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Caring Community and Purim
Wendy Jacobson is seeking volunteers to help assemble and deliver Purim bag treats on Sunday, March 5. Assembly begins at 11:30 am with bags available for pick up from 12:15-12:30 pm. Bags will be delivered that afternoon to some of older members. If you can help assemble and/or deliver, email Wendy here.
Watch for next week's eblast when we announce our exciting new plans for Purim, March 5-6!
| Tour Portugal and Morocco with Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager | |
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 pm, Cantor Sarah Sager will share some details about an upcoming trip to Portugal and Morocco. She will be joined at this meeting by Nir Nitzan who guided many Fairmount Temple trips. At this Feb. 21 meeting, they will share plans and trip details, including possible travel dates. This will be an informational meeting only – no commitment will be necessary until a later date. Moroccan treats will be served!
Please RSVP your interest in attending this meeting to Barbara Smith here.
| Explore Israel with Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum and Cantor Vladimir Lapin | |
Join our us on a family-friendly, multigenerational trip to Israel from Dec. 23, 2023 - Jan. 3, 2024.This trip is perfect for those exploring Israel for the first time, as well as more experienced Israel travelers. This is open to all temple members as well as their families and friends.
To see the full itinerary and to sign-up, visit this website here.
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