Events in February–March 2019
- Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers
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Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers
Simcha means joy, and joy fills the room at this Shabbat experience for Preschoolers and their families. Our clergy join early childhood music leader Jennifer Woda in song and story each month. Following the brief 25-minute service, kids can enjoy an optional light meal and a craft. Open to all families with preschool age children.
Shabbat Evening Service with Rabbi Caruso–
Shabbat Evening Service with Rabbi Caruso
Friday, February 1, Shabbat Evening Service, 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 2, Shabbat Torah Study, 9:15 a.m.
At Shabbat Evening Service and Shabbat Torah Study, Rabbi Joshua Caruso will teach us about: “Shabbat and Sh’mita: The Importance of Rest & Renewal for our Land and Ourselves.”
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Caruso
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Caruso
Friday, February 1, Shabbat Evening Service, 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 2, Shabbat Torah Study, 9:15 a.m.
At Shabbat Evening Service and Shabbat Torah Study, Rabbi Joshua Caruso will teach us about: “Shabbat and Sh’mita: The Importance of Rest & Renewal for our Land and Ourselves.”
We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- RSVP Deadline for Shabbat Across Fairmount Temple
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RSVP Deadline for Shabbat Across Fairmount Temple
Friday, Feb. 22, SHABBAT ACROSS FAIRMOUNT TEMPLE is an opportunity to gather in each other’s homes for Shabbat dinners. We want you to be a part of it! In place of a typical Friday evening at temple, members of all ages and backgrounds are invited to host or be hosted at special Shabbat dinners in homes.
- Want to participate as a guest? We want you to feel welcome and to make new connections in the community and all across Fairmount Temple. We will match you up with a host who are looking for guests to enjoy a Shabbat dinner together. We have many temple members who have signed up as hosts with spots open at their tables to welcome you!
- Want to host? The Shabbat meals you host on Friday, Feb. 22, don’t have to be fancy you can host either friends you already have within our synagogue or guests from the community whom we will match with you.
- RSVP by Feb. 3. To sign up as a host or a guest (you choose!), click here.
Holiday Happenings for Preschoolers–
Holiday Happenings for Preschoolers
Children PreK and under are invited to join with their parents or grandparents in this special monthly program with story, craft and a snack just for them. Holiday Happenings will introduce young children to the Jewish holidays while their parents (and grandparents) can exchange talk and ideas about parenting.
To learn more, contact Elizabeth Kleckner at Ekleckner@fairmounttemple.org.
Challah-Making Workshop–
Challah-Making Workshop
Special and delicious Challah-Making Workshop, Sunday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-noon
Join us for a fun hands-on experience to explore the making of challah for Shabbat and the meaning of such traditions in our homes. Led by Fairmount Temple member Lauren Klein and Wendy Jacobson, Caring Community Coordinator, we invite you to participate. This could help you to host a Shabbat dinner or to bring to a friend or fellow synagogue member’s home as a gift to enhance a Friday night meal. Please join us!
RSVP required for Challah-Making Workshop to caringcommunityft@gmail.com or call Laura Munson at 216-447-9541.
- Networking at Temple
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Networking at Temple
Networking at Temple: Business and Career Enhancement is an opportunity for temple members and guests to network and hear a speaker focusing on business and career growth, enjoy some coffee, followed by time to network.
To learn more about the Feb. 4 program or be added to the mailing list, contact
Eugene Tsirlin at eugtsir@yahoo.com or 440-375-4333 - Community Kitchen-Baking
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Community Kitchen-Baking
On Sunday, Tuesdays, Feb. 5 and 19 at 7 pm, Caring Community Kitchen volunteers will be baking cookies (Feb. 5) and hamantaschen (Feb. 19). These cookies are delivered on shiva trays to our members and the hamantashen will be delivered on Sunday, March 17 to our members in the assisted living facilities and to some of our older members who live independently. Bakers and deliverers needed for this project!
RSVP for any of these opportunities to Wendy Jacobson, Caring Community coordinator at wjacobson@fairmounttemple.org.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
- Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Nosanchuk
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Nosanchuk
Friday, February 8, Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 9, Shabbat Torah Study, 9:15 a.m.
At Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat Torah Study, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk will teach us about: “Shabbat as a Means To Build Community.”
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Nosanchuk
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Nosanchuk
Friday, February 8, Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 9, Shabbat Torah Study, 9:15 a.m.
At Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat Torah Study, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk will teach us about: “Shabbat as a Means To Build Community.”
We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Study with Rabbi Caruso/Lunch/Program
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Study with Rabbi Caruso/Lunch/Program
11 a.m. Study session with Rabbi Caruso
12:15 p.m. Lunch (RSVP required)
1 p.m. Paul Goebbel will talk about the Underground Railroad in Ohio.Lunch reservations are required by the Friday BEFORE the monthly Tuesday program by calling Phyllis Henry at 440-461-7921 (leave a message if she is not available). Cost is $10/WFT Members and $14 guests. Tuesday afternoon programs are free for Women of Fairmount Temple members and $5 for non-members. RSVP for the Tuesdays programs to: womenft@fairmounttemple.org.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
Women's Study with the Cantor–
Women's Study with the Cantor
Join Cantor Sager and other women of Fairmount Temple for a series of interesting dialogues! In this session of our popular Women’s Study series, we will examine the relationship and convergences of women’s lives and stories from ancient times to our own lives. Come join in the discussion which is open to women of all generations!
RSVP to Peggy Sullivan at Psullivan@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9538.
- Shabbat Evening Service with Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader
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Shabbat Evening Service with Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader
Friday, February 15, Shabbat Evening Service, 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 16, Shabbat Torah Study, 9:15 a.m.
At Shabbat Evening Service and Shabbat Torah Study, Rabbi-Educator Jordana Chernow-Reader will teach us about “Shabbat and the Ner Tamid: How The Eternal Light Guides our Leaders.”
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Chernow-Reader
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Chernow-Reader
Friday, February 15, Shabbat Evening Service, 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 16, Shabbat Torah Study, 9:15 a.m.
At Shabbat Evening Service and Shabbat Torah Study, Rabbi-Educator Jordana Chernow-Reader will teach us about “Shabbat and the Ner Tamid: How The Eternal Light Guides our Leaders.”
We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
Shabbat Morning Service-Bar Mitzvah Samuel Bilsky–
Shabbat Morning Service-Bar Mitzvah Samuel Bilsky
- Community Kitchen-Baking
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Community Kitchen-Baking
On Sunday, Tuesdays, Feb. 5 and 19 at 7 pm, Caring Community Kitchen volunteers will be baking cookies (Feb. 5) and hamantaschen (Feb. 19). These cookies are delivered on shiva trays to our members and the hamantashen will be delivered on Sunday, March 17 to our members in the assisted living facilities and to some of our older members who live independently. Bakers and deliverers needed for this project!
RSVP for any of these opportunities to Wendy Jacobson, Caring Community coordinator at wjacobson@fairmounttemple.org.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
- Shabbat Across Fairmount Temple
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Shabbat Across Fairmount Temple
Friday, Feb. 22, SHABBAT ACROSS FAIRMOUNT TEMPLE is an opportunity to gather in each other’s homes for Shabbat dinners. We want you to be a part of it! In place of a typical Friday evening at temple, members of all ages and backgrounds are invited to host or be hosted at special Shabbat dinners in homes.
- Want to host? The Shabbat meals you host on Friday, Feb. 22, don’t have to be fancy. They can be anything from traditional Shabbat foods or you could host a pot-luck dinner or even take-out food at your table! Each host can decide, and temple will provide you with some of the basics to help you feel more confident as a host. You can host either friends you already have within our synagogue or guests from the community whom we will match with you.
- Want to participate as a guest? We want you to feel welcome and to make new connections in the community and all across Fairmount Temple. We will match you up with a host who are looking for guests to enjoy a Shabbat dinner together.
- RSVPs requested by Feb. 1. To sign up as a host or a guest (you choose!), click here.
Shabbat Across Fairmount Temple will also include a special Clergy-led Shabbat Learning Series, Challah-making workshop (Feb. 3), and Havdalah (Feb. 24). Click here to learn more about these other opportunities.
Shabbat Evening Service, abbreviated and earlier start time of 5 p.m.–
Shabbat Evening Service, abbreviated and earlier start time of 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 22, 5 p.m. (Note: Special Time) Shabbat Service - A Fairmount Temple clergy member will lead an early abbreviated Shabbat service. This will be the only Shabbat evening service on Feb. 22.
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Diane Lavin.
Hebrew knowledge not required. Each Shabbat gathering is a stand-alone session. Come once or come often! Books provided, or bring your own favorite translation to compare with others. We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library).Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Women of FT Mitzvah Morning
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Women of FT Mitzvah Morning
Sunday Mitzvah Morning Projects, Drop in for coffee and help us help others. Several mitzvah projects from which to choose
Women of Fairmount Temple Game Day–
Women of Fairmount Temple Game Day
Enjoy an afternoon of mahj, bridge and canasta! More details coming.
Cultural Arts Series presents Mary Beth Ions, violinist–
Cultural Arts Series presents Mary Beth Ions, violinist
Please join us on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019
Violinist Mary Beth Ions
Violin: Up Close and Personal
A one-woman violin performance with music from Bach to Broadway and beyond! Violinist Mary Beth Ions is one of Northeast Ohio's most active musicians. She performs with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Trinity Cathedral Chamber Orchestra and Blossom Festival Orchestra. She also plays in the orchestra pit for the Broadway Series at Playhouse Square and has supported touring musical artists such as
Mannheim Steamroller, Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson, Johnny Mathis and Josh Groban. Enjoy an hour listening to the beautiful, unique voice of the violin and hearing about the adventures of life as a free-lance musician. Mary Beth loves to take requests so audience members are encouraged to ask for their favorite songs. From country fiddle to classical concertos, you are sure to hear the music that moves and inspires you.Enjoy drinks and appetizers in the Foyer at 4:15 p.m., followed at 5 p.m. by Mary Beth’s performance.
A delicious dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. after the program. RSVP by Feb. 15 with form attached here..Questions: Susan Namen (216) 464-0607
Cultural Arts Series Co-Chairs: Ruth & Jerry Dombcik, Lenora & Elton Riemer, and Loramae & Ronald Simkoff
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
- Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers
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Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers
Simcha means joy, and joy fills the room at this Shabbat experience for Preschoolers and their families. Our clergy join early childhood music leader Jennifer Woda in song and story each month. Following the brief 25-minute service, kids can enjoy an optional light meal and a craft. Open to all families with preschool age children.
Shabbat Evening Service–
Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m.
Often our worship service includes blessings for congregants celebrating a special milestone such as a baby naming, wedding blessing, birthday or anniversary. All are welcome. - Shabbat Morning Torah Study
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Diane Lavin.
Hebrew knowledge not required. Each Shabbat gathering is a stand-alone session. Come once or come often! Books provided, or bring your own favorite translation to compare with others. We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library).Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Passover Pottery
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Passover Pottery
12:15 (optional lunch), 1 p.m. Passover Pottery: Hands on Pottery - Create your own Miriam’s cup or saltwater bowl to use at your Seder. Children and grandchildren welcome to participate. Deadline to RSVP is Feb. 15. Click here for all the details. Optional Lunch will be available at 12:15 p.m.
- Networking at Temple
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Networking at Temple
Networking at Temple: Business and Career Enhancement is an opportunity for temple members and guests to network and hear a speaker focusing on business and career growth, enjoy some coffee, followed by time to network.
To learn more about the Feb. 4 program or be added to the mailing list, contact
Eugene Tsirlin at eugtsir@yahoo.com or 440-375-4333 - Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
- Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m.
Often our worship service includes blessings for congregants celebrating a special milestone such as a baby naming, wedding blessing, birthday or anniversary. All are welcome. - Shabbat Morning Minyan
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Shabbat Morning Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Bible Study/Lunch/Program
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Bible Study/Lunch/Program
11 a.m. David and the Women He Loved, Diane Lavin, Educator
12:15 p.m. Lunch (RSVP required)
1 p.m. Cleveland Institute of Music Chamber Ensemble PerformanceLunch reservations are required by the Friday BEFORE the monthly Tuesday program by calling Phyllis Henry at 440-461-7921 (leave a message if she is not available). Cost is $10/WFT Members and $14 guests. Tuesday afternoon programs are free for Women of Fairmount Temple members and $5 for non-members. RSVP for the Tuesdays programs to: womenft@fairmounttemple.org.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
- Third Annual Texas Hold'em Night
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Third Annual Texas Hold'em Night
Third Annual Texas Hold’em Night, Thursday, March 14
Join us and connect with fellow Temple members who enjoy playing Texas Hold’em all while
supporting Fairmount Temple! Details to come. - Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m.
Often our worship service includes blessings for congregants celebrating a special milestone such as a baby naming, wedding blessing, birthday or anniversary. All are welcome. - Shabbat Morning Minyan
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Shabbat Morning Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Women of FT Mitzvah Morning
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Women of FT Mitzvah Morning
Sunday Mitzvah Morning Projects, Drop in for coffee and help us help others. Several mitzvah projects from which to choose
- Anita Gray of ADL speaks
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Anita Gray of ADL speaks
Anita Gray of the Anti-Defamation League, Anti-Semitism and Hate in the United States. This Monday evening program is co-sponsored by the Women of Fairmount Temple and the Men of Fairmount Temple.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
- Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m.
Often our worship service includes blessings for congregants celebrating a special milestone such as a baby naming, wedding blessing, birthday or anniversary. All are welcome. - Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
- Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m.
Often our worship service includes blessings for congregants celebrating a special milestone such as a baby naming, wedding blessing, birthday or anniversary. All are welcome.
