Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple

Upcoming Programs and Speakers:

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
Sukkot Pizza-In-the-Hut – A perfect family dinner solution on a busy school night—join us for pizza with salad and fruit and music, a blessing in the Temple sukkah, and activities for all ages. While there is no fee for this special evening. RSVPs are required by Oct. 11 to Staci Cohen at 216-464-5890 or Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.

Friday, Oct. 18, Shabbat Service,  guest speaker Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, President of Hebrew Union College
Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., is the 10th president of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religious (HUC-JIR) and the first non-rabbi to lead HUC-JIR in its 144 year history. He will be our guest speaker on Friday, October 18, at the Shabbat Evening Service at 6:15 p.m. He will speak on Creating a Still, Small Place in a Loud, Large World: Jewish Leadership in a Time of Indecency.

Sunday, Oct. 20, Erev Simchat Torah
5:30 p.m. Milestone Membership Reception – Are you celebrating a milestone anniversary of your membership at Fairmount Temple? Perhaps you’ve been a member for 5, 10, 20, or 30 years or more? We so appreciate your commitment! Join us for a reception before the Erev Simchat Torah service and a special blessing with the congregation! RSVP to Hedy at 216-447-9540 or Hsilber@fairmounttemple.org.
6:15 p.m. Erev Simchat Torah Festival Service – Please join us as we celebrate Simchat Torah as a community. The multi-generational, high energy, music-filled service will have you up on your feet, circling the sanctuary in celebration of Torah! The service will also include the blessing of our Consecration Class.  Mazel Tov  to them and their families, Following the service, enjoy a festive oneg with Funk a Deli (formerly Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band), dancing and flag-waving, and delicious apples and some caramel dip!

Monday, Oct. 21, Simchat Torah
9:30 a.m. Yizkor Memorial Service – Remember loved ones during the holiday at this memorial service, an intimate gathering observing the final day of Sukkot and offering prayers and traditions of remembrance.  The service will be led by Rabbi Caruso.

Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  
Tenth Annual Fairmount Temple Holiday  Boutique – Open to all.  Terrific selection of gift items, sweet treats, clothing and more.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 -8 p.m. (other dates in series: Jan. 6, Feb. 10, March 30)
The “Oys” and “Joys” of Raising Teens: Tools and Strategies for Parenting During the Teenage Years
This series, in conjunction with our new High School program It’s All About You! Your Community, Your Wellness, Your Judaism, is designed to help parents create a toolbox for dealing with the challenges and joys of raising teenagers.  In partnership with the Jewish Educational Center of Cleveland (JEC) and Bellefaire JCB, each session features a local expert on teens. We are proud to have received an innovation grant from the JEC for this program.  All sessions, which are free and open to the community, will be held in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning and will be co-facilitated by Fairmount Temple clergy.  Click here for flyer.

• Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 -8 p.m. –Hineni: Being Present for my Teen(s), with Jeffrey Lox, LISW-S, ACSW, Executive Director of Bellefaire.
• Monday, Jan. 6, 7 -8 p.m. – Making Time for Adult Relationships with clinical psychologist Dr. Terry Tobias, Ph.D.
• Monday, Feb. 10, 7 -8 p.m. – Trusting my Parental Instincts with Jeffrey Lox, LISW-S, ACSW, Executive Director of Bellefaire.
• Monday, March 30, 7 -8 p.m. – Teens 101: Resources for Your Parenting Toolbox with Temple member Stephanie Silverman, Publisher and Chief Revenue Officer, and Susan Borison, Publisher and Editor in Chief, of Your Teen magazine.

To RSVP, contact Staci Cohen, Director of Adult Learning and Teen Engagement, at 216-464-5890 or scohen@fairmounttemple.org.

RSVP Open for these Upcoming Programs:

Cultural Arts Series, Sunday, Oct. 27, An Evening of Opera and Song. Click here for flyer.  

An Evening with Anita Hollander, Saturday, Nov. 2, sponsored by Men of FT. Click here for flyer. You can also RSVP here.

Click here for our Temple Calendar to see what’s happening every week.

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    To learn more about these programs or other opportunities for learning, worship and social action at Fairmount Temple, click on the website calendar,  the Bulletin newsletter, or call us at 216-464-1330.