|
Dear Friends,
In many ways, the April fire seems distant. We've been gathering, learning, remembering, and praying since then in a lot of creative ways (Our November/December Connections newsletter contains several photos demonstrating this on pg. 2). We will always find a way forward together!
With Fairmount Temple's ongoing conversations with The Temple-Tifereth Israel, we're keeping in mind all of the possibilities in the coming months. That's why we're conservatively approaching the restoration process in the front of the building, with a focus on keeping temple clean, safe and dry, and also reopening some of the large spaces for us to gather this winter. I'm pictured here in our newly reopened Memorial hallway with our yarhzeit plaques. You may come visit the hall of remembrance in tribute to your loved ones whenever Fairmount Temple is open.
| |
Electrical work may be done in the coming weeks and roof work is underway. I'm really hoping to invite you back into the Bonda Chapel, Spiegle Sukenik Atrium, and Weinberg Social Hall by the end of the year. Wouldn't that be lovely?
Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement during this recovery process,
Julianna Senturia Johnston, Executive Director
| |
|
Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Peace and Healing
Sunday, Oct. 29, 4 pm, at Fairmount Presbyterian Church
Rabbi Caruso invites our members to join him at a special interfaith vigil for peace and healing, This timely event will be held this Sunday and it includes: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, Chagrin Valley Islamic Center, Fairmount Presbyterian Church, Olivet Institutional Baptist Church and The Church of St. Dominic Church with support of other organizations. These five Christian, Muslim and Jewish congregations formed an Interfaith Group Against Hate, a multi-faith collaboration begun in 2022 responding to growing threats posed by increases in hate crimes and white supremacy. Please join Rabbi Caruso and others from Fairmount Temple and these allied religious institutions fighting hatred for a vigil for peace and healing on Sunday, Oct. 29, 4 pm at Fairmount Presbyterian Church (2757 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights).
"A Day of Music for Israel" by Cleveland Orchestra Musicians on Oct. 29
Also taking place on Sunday, Oct. 29 is a special free concert, performed by members of the Cleveland Orchestra, in support of Israel. More than 40 musicians will perform “A Day of Music for Israel” with five different concerts from 2-8 pm, hosted at The Temple-Tifereth Israel (26000 Shaker Blvd). Rabbi Joshua Caruso will introduce the 6 pm musical selection. For more details, click here.. Organizers encourage donations to the Israel Emergency Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. In addition, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland is hosting former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 pm. Registration at this link. We also encourage you to learn more about and support Federation's Here for Good 2024 Campaign for Jewish Needs. ensuring our community's vitality and vibrancy.
| |
|
WORSHIP SERVICES/ADULT LEARNING
Friday, Oct. 27, 6:15 pm
Shabbat Service - Rabbi Caruso will be joined by Cantorial Soloist Celia Hollander Lewis at Shabbat worship. We continue to pray for Israel at war with Hamas since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Worship is in-person at our Hilda Bogomolny Faigin Activity Center or live-streamed here and on YouTube..
Click here for the list of names being read in memoriam during the service.
| |
Saturday, Oct. 28, 9:15 am
Shabbat Morning Torah Study- Join Rabbi Caruso and fellow members for an accessible and engaging discussion of this week's Torah portion via Zoom. Learners of all experience levels are welcome
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 9:15 am
Adult Learning - Join Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum via Zoom for the concluding session of her class Mahloket Matters. a course on fostering civil discourse. Starting Nov. 8, Rabbi Caruso begins a new Wednesday series on the history of Zionism and the ideals that shaped the modern State of Israel.
To register for either learning series, members can email [email protected]
| |
Steven Litt, Art and Architecture Critic, The Plain Dealer will speak on Public Space Revolution as part of the The Fairmount Center for the Arts Speaker Series, Nov. 12.
Dr. Chuck Babbush and family share their path on facing Parkinson's disease.
Skyler Oakley included in an article about a school writing project.
Bob Reitman honored at the 23rd annual Celebration of Goodness with the Sam Miller Goodness Award.
| |
NEW Fairmount Temple's Nov/Dec. Connections Newsletter
Click here for the virtual edition.
| |  |
|
IN SADNESS WE SHARE THE PASSING OF OUR MEMBER:
Sheldon Pickus
| |
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE POSSIBLE TEMPLE UNIFICATION
The exploration of the proposal to unify with The Temple-Tifereth Israel sparks deep feelings among our members. What are yours? You are invited to a special gathering to share your feelings of attachment to Fairmount Temple, and your valuable insights about which parts of our legacy are important to carry into the future. Your thoughts will help our temple leaders understand our members' priorities, whether or not unification becomes a reality. Join one of two in-person conversations at Fairmount Temple, guided by our Caring Community Coordinator, Wendy Jacobson, LISW, and Marcia Levine, ACSW, retired from JFSA. Choose either Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7-8:30 pm, or Monday, Nov. 6, from 3:30-5 pm. Email Wendy Jacobson here to RSVP or with questions.
| |
Fairmount Temple is sponsoring an Abortion Access Roundtable on Monday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 pm. Engage with others in an illuminating, humanizing, and relevant conversation addressing what abortion access looks like now in Ohio, what possible outcomes of the Nov. 7 election may look like, and how we can each engage in the work of abortion access. This important discussion, facilitated by Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum, is open to community.
Due to high attendance, this program has been moved off-site. RSVPs required for security purposes and to receive location details. All must register here by this Friday, Oct. 27. We are grateful to Rabbi Muhlbaum for facilitating, and participants Dr. David Burkons, Yael Casselberry, Ian Friedman, Madelyn Grant and Jessie Hill.
Our Abortion Access working group encourages you to exercise your voting rights and to vote YES on Issue 1.
| |
TWO MITZVAHS, ONE DAY
We are proud of our Men of Fairmount Temple who are hosting both a Blood Drive and Clothing Drive on Saturday, Nov. 4!
BLOOD DRIVE - 9 am-2 pm -The Men of Ft are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. To register, visit redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or stop in on Nov. 4.
CLOTHING DRIVE - 9 am - 12:30 pm The Men of FT will collect lightly worn clothes, particularly winter clothes and jackets, that will be given to those in need through Another Chance of Ohio. To drop off donations, drive past our North entrance (the one currently being used to enter Fairmount Temple) and proceed to next door.
| | | | |
