Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning for Adults

As we prepare for the Days of Awe that await us at the end of September, plans are in the works for new ongoing Jewish learning opportunities at the temple.  In the spirit of the work that Barb Shafran began as our former VP for Lifelong Learning our theme this year for adult learning will [...]

Lifelong Learning Announcements and Highlights:

1st Day of Religious School – Tuesday, Sept 6th, 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM         Pizza and Social time 5:00 PM         Sunday classes begin on Sept. 11th, 9:30 AM – 12 Noon         Please register your child(ren) today!!!! 1st B’nai Mitzvah Family Workshop – Saturday, Sept. 17th – 9:30 AM – [...]

AJL ACROSS THE RIVERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST SCHOLAR Rabbi Dr. Neil Gillman

Four beliefs that Jews Struggle to believe: Torah, God, Suffering and Life-After-Death   Fourteen synagogues and institutions in Pittsburgh are joining together for a special community study opportunity with SPECIAL GUEST SCHOLAR, Rabbi Dr. Neil Gillman. This community program will feature two study sessions, in each of the four neighborhoods, one in fall and one [...]

TOS preschool is selling Kidstuff books.

  Profits benefit the temple and preschool.  Some of the coupons include:   Kohl’s, Rite Aid, Kmart, Sears, Bon Ton, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Children’s Place, Clarks, Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels, Office Depot, Altmeyer’s, Gymboree, Eddie Bauer, Payless, Burlington Coat Factory, Jo-Ann Fabric, L.L.Bean, Barnes & Noble, Catherines, Jos. A. Bank, Claire’s, Build-A-Bear, Dunham’s [...]

Ozrim

 The Religious School has begun recruiting Ozrim (student aides) for the upcoming school year. Ozrim are needed for both Hebrew and Religious school. They are trained to assist students in the classroom performing duties that support student learning and they also lend a hand to the teacher. We are looking for interested teenagers in 7th [...]

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

Temple Ohav Shalom Preschool http://tospreschool.com/   Ages 15 mos. to PreK Extended Hours for working parents Small Classes   All religious & cultural backgrounds welcome For more information please contact Bonnie Valinsky at 412-369-0621 or bvalinsky@templeohavshalom.org

From the Lifelong Learning Committee

Dear Congregants, Could you please (pretty please!) take these TWO SEPARATE surveys — one for a special Art program we want to offer and one regarding Adult Education in general. Just click on each link below.  We are trying to get at least 50 responses.  All the adults in your household may take the survey [...]

Adult Hebrew Class Schedule

Sundays:  April 17th, May 1st, 15th, and 22; from 10 AM to 11 AM Teacher: Eve Wolf Wednesdays: April 13th, 20th, 27, May 4th, 11th, 18th; from 7 PM to 8 PM Teacher: Rabbi Donsky Class fees for Hebrew: $18 plus the cost of the book. Those students wishing to attend both Sundays and Wednesdays [...]

Rabbi’s Column

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Program Spring 2011 Welcome!  A growing number of members of our community have expressed interest in studying and preparing for an adult celebration of being called to the Torah.  This is a very exciting opportunity and certainly one that I would like to encourage.  As with our young people the real excitement [...]

TOS Preschool Summer Camp

Session I:                  June 6 – 17 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Session II:                June 20-July 1 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Ages:                        2-5 years Time:                        9:30 – 1:00 Cost per session:        $ 128 (TOS members) $ 145 (non-members) Each session will include art, dramatic play, stories, songs, cooking activities, and a weekly water day of fun in [...]