Events in January–February 2022
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
During the COVID pandemic, Wednesday Morning Study has been moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings as often as your schedule permits.
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Shabbat Evening Service, In person and Live-streamed
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Shabbat Evening Service, In person and Live-streamed
In-person Shabbat Evening Services are offered in addition to virtual. There will be sections designated in the Mandel Sanctuary to have social distancing. Masks will be required at indoor Shabbat services, whether you have been vaccinated or not.
Please note: There will remain virtual streaming and viewing options for those most comfortable connecting with services safely from their homes. The service is live-streamed, Fridays, 6:15 pm, without logging in here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream/
You can also watch on ROKU Fairmount Sanctuary channel (free download) and live on the temple's Facebook page. -
Shabbat Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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Virtual Program with Artist Tom Roese
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Virtual Program with Artist Tom Roese
SPECIAL SUNDAY PROGRAM Sunday, January 9, 10 am (via Zoom)
Drawing with Paint: When is Drawing Not a Photograph with artist Tom Roese. Our own temple member and accomplished artist Tom Roese will share some of his artistic insight with us! A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, Tom has been busy making his career as an artist and art educator. His paintings have appeared in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s May Show every year from 1979-1989. As an art educator, he has taught Drawing in the Continuing Education Department at the Cleveland Institute of Art as well as in other schools. RSVP to Janice at jchirshon@gmail.com for Zoom link. This program is co-sponsored by the Women of Fairmount Temple and the Men of Fairmount Temple.
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Virtual Book Discussion
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Virtual Book Discussion
Monday, Jan. 10, 7 pm
Third Daughter by Talia Carner
Author Talia Carner illuminates a little-known piece of 19th century history: the sex trafficking of young women from Russia to South America.
RSVP to Sue Tucker at stucker1635@gmail.com for Zoom info.
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Women's Torah Study with Diane Lavin (via Zoom)
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Women's Torah Study with Diane Lavin (via Zoom)
TORAH STUDY with DIANE LAVIN
Tuesday, Jan. 11 and Tuesday, Feb. 8, 11 am
Megillot Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs: Artistic Midrash and Women’s Voices - Join us as we explore women’s voices in this series taught by Diane Lavin.
RSVP to Diane Lavin at dianelavin60@gmail.com for Zoom info
Movie Discussion (via Zoom) about "The Life Ahead"–
Movie Discussion (via Zoom) about "The Life Ahead"
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 4 pm NEW! Movie Discussion via Zoom
Join members of the Women of FT in their first virtual movie group about The Life Ahead, starring Sophia Lauren (available on Netflix). The Life Ahead is about an elderly Holocaust survivor who helps children whose mothers have either abandoned them or can't take care of them. Watch the movie and then join others on Jan. 11 to talk about it.
If interested, email Janice at jchirshon@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
During the COVID pandemic, Wednesday Morning Study has been moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings as often as your schedule permits.
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Shabbat Evening Service Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Shabbat Evening Service Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
DeRay Mckesson, a powerful author, activist, speaker and podcast host, will be joining us in person for our annual MLK Shabbat Service on Friday, Jan. 14 at 6:15 pm in our Joseph & Florence Mandel Sanctuary, as well as via live-stream and Zoom.A civil rights activist, DeRay Mckesson focuses his energies on issues of innovation, equity and justice. He has worked to connect individuals with knowledge and tools, and provide citizens and policy makers with commonsense policies that ensure equity. He has even been praised by President Obama for his work as a community organizer. He is also the host of the award-winning weekly podcast Pod Save The People - which creates space for conversation about the most important issues of the week related to justice, equity and identity. His book, On the Other Side of Freedom: Race and Justice in a Divided America, has received notable acclaim and will be the focus of a Monday, Feb. 28, book discussion with Rabbi Nosanchuk as part of our Lifelong Learning Program. You can RSVP for the book discussion to Staci Cohen here.Rabbi Nosanchuk, who will lead this service with Rabbi Caruso and Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager, encourages everyone to be part of this special evening, whether in-person (masked and socially distant) or virtually. "I hope that DeRoy Mckesson’s appearance here at Fairmount Temple will catalyze more engagement within our community for a more just world," he said.This annual program dedicated to Dr. King’s memory is supported by our temple’s Lenore Golden Kessler Fund and the Marcia Lowenstein Sugerman Fund. Arrangements to plan for DeRay Mckesson’s appearance have been made by the Greater Talent Network, LLC, New York.In-person Shabbat Evening Services are offered in addition to virtual. There will be sections designated in the Mandel Sanctuary for social distancing. Masks will be required at indoor Shabbat services, whether you have been vaccinated or not.
Please note: There will remain virtual streaming and viewing options for those most comfortable connecting with services safely from their homes. The service is live-streamed, Fridays, 6:15 pm, without logging in here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream/
You can also watch on ROKU Fairmount Sanctuary channel (free download) and live on the temple's Facebook page. -
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Chase Foster, Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Chase Foster, Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Rabbi Chase Foster (this week only). Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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Virtual Book Discussion
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Virtual Book Discussion
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 4 pm
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
This bestseller tells the story of a promising novelist looking for the next plot for his next book.
RSVP to Janice Hirshon at jchirshon@gmail.com for Zoom info.
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
During the COVID pandemic, Wednesday Morning Study has been moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings as often as your schedule permits.
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Virtual Happy Hour before Shabbat Service
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Virtual Happy Hour before Shabbat Service
Please join us on Zoom from 5:30-6 pm on January 21 when we will be able to chat with each other in small “Zoom rooms.” It’s a nice way to see old friends and meet new ones! Anyone who participates in a small group chat can either be moved right into the Shabbat service on Zoom, or can disconnect and watch the service on our live stream. The Shabbat service that evening will be virtual only.
If you would like to socialize with others during the Shabbat Happy Hour, please RSVP to Wendy Jacobson at
wjacobson@fairmounttemple.org
or call her at 216-447-9542.VIRTUAL Shabbat Service, Live-streamed only this evening–
VIRTUAL Shabbat Service, Live-streamed only this evening
This evening's service will be live-streamed only. You can watch here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream/
You can also watch on ROKU Fairmount Sanctuary channel (free download) and live on the temple's Facebook page. -
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Chase Foster, Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Chase Foster, Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by our guest teacher this week, Rabbi Chase Foster. Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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Women of FT Tuesday program
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Women of FT Tuesday program
Tuesday, Jan. 25
7 pm (via Zoom) How I Became an Abolitionist after 30 years of Working in the Child Welfare System with Peggy Isquick, an assistant public defender in Cuyahoga County. RSVP to Janice at jchirshon@gmail.com for Zoom link.
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
During the COVID pandemic, Wednesday Morning Study has been moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings as often as your schedule permits.
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Shabbat Evening Service, In person and Live-streamed
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Shabbat Evening Service, In person and Live-streamed
In-person Shabbat Evening Services are offered in addition to virtual. There will be sections designated in the Mandel Sanctuary to have social distancing. Masks will be required at indoor Shabbat services, whether you have been vaccinated or not.
Please note: There will remain virtual streaming and viewing options for those most comfortable connecting with services safely from their homes. The service is live-streamed, Fridays, 6:15 pm, without logging in here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream/
You can also watch on ROKU Fairmount Sanctuary channel (free download) and live on the temple's Facebook page. -
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Jim Egolf, Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Jim Egolf, Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, this week led by Fairmount Temple member Rabbi Jim Egolf. Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
During the COVID pandemic, Wednesday Morning Study has been moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings as often as your schedule permits.
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Shabbat Evening Service, In person and Live-streamed
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Shabbat Evening Service, In person and Live-streamed
In-person Shabbat Evening Services are offered in addition to virtual. There will be sections designated in the Mandel Sanctuary to have social distancing. Masks will be required at indoor Shabbat services, whether you have been vaccinated or not.
Please note: There will remain virtual streaming and viewing options for those most comfortable connecting with services safely from their homes. The service is live-streamed, Fridays, 6:15 pm, without logging in here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream/
You can also watch on ROKU Fairmount Sanctuary channel (free download) and live on the temple's Facebook page. -
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with guest teacher Rabbi Jim Egolf, Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with guest teacher Rabbi Jim Egolf, Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led this week by our member and guest teacher, Rabbi Jim Egolf of the Cleveland Clinic Pastoral Team. Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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Sunday Morning Forum with former Cleveland pitcher Len Barker
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Sunday Morning Forum with former Cleveland pitcher Len Barker
Sunday Forum, Feb. 6, 12:30 pm With former Cleveland pitcher Len Barker
The Men of Fairmount Temple will welcome Len Barker as their guest speaker to an in-person Sunday Forum on Feb. 6 at 12:30 pm. He was the last Cleveland pitcher to have thrown a perfect game for the home team. "Large Lenny," as he was called, pitched a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays on a cold and damp night at old Municipal Stadium on May 15, 1981.
Len Barker has stayed connected with baseball. He will be entering his eleventh season at the helm of the Notre Dame College baseball program in the 2022 season. At this Sunday, Feb. 6 Sunday Forum, Len Barker will discuss that momentous evening as well as what he believes the future holds for the Cleveland Guardians.
Please note, masks and seating at social distance will be required for those attending this program.
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Women's Torah Study with Diane Lavin (via Zoom)
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Women's Torah Study with Diane Lavin (via Zoom)
TORAH STUDY with DIANE LAVIN
Tuesday, Jan. 11 and Tuesday, Feb. 8, 11 am
Megillot Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs: Artistic Midrash and Women’s Voices - Join us as we explore women’s voices in this series taught by Diane Lavin.
RSVP to Diane Lavin at dianelavin60@gmail.com for Zoom info
Women of FT Tuesday program–
Women of FT Tuesday program
Tuesday, Feb. 8
1 pm Answering the Call to Medical Mission Work: The Joy of Serving in Ethiopia with Jane Reynolds. Jane will share the story of her work in Ethiopia in person and include a slide show.
RSVPS requested to jchirshon@gmail.com. Those attending the program must wear masks while in Fairmount Temple.
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study, Zoom only
During the COVID pandemic, Wednesday Morning Study has been moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings as often as your schedule permits.
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Shabbat Evening Service, In person and Live-streamed
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Shabbat Evening Service, In person and Live-streamed
In-person Shabbat Evening Services are offered in addition to virtual. There will be sections designated in the Mandel Sanctuary to have social distancing. Masks will be required at indoor Shabbat services, whether you have been vaccinated or not.
Please note: There will remain virtual streaming and viewing options for those most comfortable connecting with services safely from their homes. The service is live-streamed, Fridays, 6:15 pm, without logging in here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream/
You can also watch on ROKU Fairmount Sanctuary channel (free download) and live on the temple's Facebook page. -
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Thalia Halpert Rodis , Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Thalia Halpert Rodis , Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion with Fairmount Temple member and guest teacher, Rabbi Thalia Halpert Rodis. Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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VIRTUAL Shabbat Evening Service - Live-Streamed only this week
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VIRTUAL Shabbat Evening Service - Live-Streamed only this week
This evening's service will be live-streamed only. You can watch here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream/
You can also watch on ROKU Fairmount Sanctuary channel (free download) and live on the temple's Facebook page. -
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager, Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager, Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion with Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager. Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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Women of FT Tuesday program
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Women of FT Tuesday program
Tuesday, February 22
1 pm Music Therapy: Music for Medicine, Memory, Mindfulness, Motor skills and More with Ronna Kaplan. An honors graduate of Michigan State and Kent State University (MA, Special Education), Ronna has dedicated her life to music therapy In 2020, she was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award of the American Music Therapy Association at the organization’s annual conference. RSVP to jchirshon@gmail.com for Zoom info. -
Shabbat Evening Service - In-Person and Live-Streamed
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Shabbat Evening Service - In-Person and Live-Streamed
In-person Shabbat Evening Services are offered in addition to virtual. There will be sections designated in the Mandel Sanctuary for social distancing. Masks will be required at indoor Shabbat services, whether you have been vaccinated or not.
Please note: There will remain virtual streaming and viewing options for those most comfortable connecting with services safely from their homes. The service is live-streamed, Fridays, 6:15 pm, without logging in here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/worship/live-stream/
You can also watch on ROKU Fairmount Sanctuary channel (free download) and live on the temple's Facebook page. -
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Chase Foster, Zoom only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Chase Foster, Zoom only
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion with guest teacher Rabbi Chase Foster, Rabbi for Engagement and Learning at jHUB. Hebrew knowledge not required. Like any of our Shabbat Morning Torah Study sessions, no previous Torah study experience required and you can attend some or all of the programs.
Each Shabbat study is a stand-alone session. For the Torah Study Zoom link, contact Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
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Book Discussion with Rabbi Nosanchuk: "On the Other Side of Freedom" by DeRay Mckesson
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Book Discussion with Rabbi Nosanchuk: "On the Other Side of Freedom" by DeRay Mckesson
Book Discussion: On the Other Side of Freedom by DeRay Mckesson, Monday, Feb. 28, 7-8 pm
In his book, On the Other Side of Freedom: Race and Justice in a Divided America, DeRay Mckesson chronicles his experiences from being involved in the protest of the police shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. He reflects on the challenges that remain so deeply part of our country where white supremacy has affected nearly every institution in our culture. He also writes honestly about the pain in his heart and what inspires him to remain hopeful still about the promise of justice in United States.
To request the Zoom link to this book discussion led by Rabbi Nosanchuk, please RSVP to Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9547.
