What’s New

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Our Clergy in the News:

Rabbi Joshua Caruso shared testimony with the Ohio Board of Education to reject a Resolution which would limit Title IX protections for students who are LGBTQ+. His remarks, which are adapted, can be found here on Religious Action Center website. He was also interviewed by Spectrum One about the rise of antisemitism.
Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum interviewed by Cleveland.com about the rise of antisemitism, She shared that Chanukah can serve as “a seasonal reminder that even when our situation is difficult, we are resilient people with a great amount of joy.”
Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk’s column on Cleveland.com, “Go toward peace!” is his prayer for all who are contemplating a new passage in their lives.” full column here. He was also interviewed about Greater Cleveland Congregations’ public action addressing the high rate of discretionary juvenile bindovers in Cuyahoga County. “We have a lot on our mind, a lot on our attention, but we have to stay purposeful and focused on this.”
Click here to watch the tribute to Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager at a celebration marking her 42 years of service to Fairmount Temple and her legacy across Reform Judaism. This new composition was written and is performed by Elana Arian.
Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum and Cantor Vladimir Lapin are interviewed by Cleveland Jewish News about the new Tamid Initiative to build engagement and community with emerging adults, and being part of the Fairmount Temple community. Read full story here.