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Rabbi’s Column

 “Spirituality and World Religions”  Save the Dates!!!!    Three Unique Upcoming Presentations:  January – 11th 7:30 - “Hindu Spirituality” – presenter:  Dr. Srinivasa  February – 8th – 7:30 – “Tibetan Bon Buddhism & Spiritual Practices” – presenter: Tempa Lama   March – 30th – 7:30 – “Jewish Spirituality through the lens of Rabbi Shefa Gold” Rabbi Gold will [...]

Mothers Meet

Come learn more about this free, supportive program for moms who are raising Jewish children. Join us for coffee and dessert Thursday, January 19 • 7:30-9 pm Temple Ohav Shalom 8400 Thompson Run Road, Alison Park, PA 15101 Free and open to all We will meet on a monthly basis throughout the year to talk [...]

Schedule of Worship, January, 2012

 Parashat Vayigash Friday, December 30 — 4 Tevet, 5772 7:30pm                Kabbalat Shabbat Saturday, December 31 — 5 Tevet, 5772 10:00am             Shabbat Morning                            Bill Lowenberger   Parashat Vayehi Friday, January 6 —11 Tevet, 5772 6:00 pm             Dinner for All 7:00pm               First Friday Family Shabbat                            Rabbi Donsky & Amanda Russell Saturday, January 7 — [...]

Men’s Club Upcoming Events

Sunday, January 15th, time TBD: Set up and tear down for Mitzvah Day If you are interested in joining the Men’s Club, please send me your name and email address to larry.goldberg@dcsg.com and lgoldberg@zoominternet.net, and I will add you to our email list! Hope to see you soon! Larry Goldberg Temple Ohav Shalom Men’s Club [...]

From Ralph Karsh

Dear Temple Family,             I want to wish everyone a Happy Chanukah and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.  As the New Year approaches, the Board and our various committees are working diligently to provide you and your families with spiritual, educational, social action, and youth activities.  Larry Goldberg and Amanda Russell are planning youth [...]

Rabbi’s Column

 Hevre,  First of all, a Joyous Hanukkah to all!!!  This season of light, Hag HaUrim, (another name for Hanukkah) arrives this year, now, at the end of December overlapping with Christmas.  One can only hope that the combine power of these two celebrations can increase hope and peace that are both in much need throughout [...]

Rabbi’s Column

Hevre, During the past 50 years the Religious Action Center (RAC) of Reform Judaism has been a voice for social justice on Capitol Hill.  Our Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Biennial which begins this week in the Washington, DC area (Baltimore Harbor, to be exact) will honor the RAC and all that it has accomplished. [...]

Temple Ohav Shalom Tot Hannukah Party

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 • 6:00 pm Hosted by Temple Ohav Shalom Preschool Please join us in a Hannukah celebration for preschool age children and their families! The Rabbi and Amanda will lead us in story and song, as we celebrate the second night! Please bring your menorahs. We will light them together! Please also [...]

CALLING ALL YOUNG SINGERS!

Are you in 3rd-8th grade? Do you love to sing? I’d love to have you participate in our next Zamru Shabbat. This opportunity is for singers only but anyone is 3rd-8th grade is welcome. Please be prepared to make the following rehearsal times and of course be able to be present for Zamru Shabbat – [...]

Youth Happenings

City Wide Hannukah Event (9th-12th graders) An effort to bring Pittsburgh youth groups together to celebrate Hannukah!! Sunday, December 18th at Rodeph Shalom. We will drive together after Religious School, event will be around 1-3pm. Please let Amanda know if you are interested in attending. This should be a great event! arussell@templeohavshalom.org   “Open Youth Lounge” [...]