Thursday, September 18, 2008

TOS eWeekly Sept 18, 2008

Volume 2 Issue 52 September 17th, 2008 Parashat Ki Tavo For online learning go to our reform movement’s website

Steelers VS.  Rabbi Art!
Celebrate Shabbat this week with Rabbi Art and Tifani Katof, our Student Cantor – Sept. 19 at 7:30 PM
Rabbi Donsky will share his thoughts about “Reform Jewish Decision-Making:  Steeler’s Game vs. Erev Rosh Hashanah - where will you be?”

Of course, there are “bigger” issues like the state of the economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, or the upcoming Presidential election (we will talk of these during the Days of Awe), however, every few years it seems that we in Pittsburgh, who are devoted Steeler fans are forced to make a choice - God, Torah and the People Israel or the Steeler Nation (just a few years ago it was Kol Nidre vs the Steelers). Come and let us examine together what reform Jewish decision-making may offer those of us faced with this choice

DEDICATION
Sunday, September 21st, 11:00AM-Sanctuary
Join us as we dedicate our new Education and Youth Wing and Noah’s Tree in our beautiful temple garden
and playground. Help us say thank you to everyone who helped make our Capital Campaign a success!!!

HIGH HOLY DAY PARKING
You should have received this information in the mail by now. Contact Ruth at the temple if you did not.

Please remember there is no parking on any of the lawns and only limited parking, on a first come basis, at the Y. The Y lot is in bad shape and is currently unlit at night. We are looking at getting some lighting in place for the evening services. We will have bus service from Duncan Manor. Please contact Elliot at if you need reserved parking!  You can buy a space in front of the temple or purchase a raffle ticket.

HIGH HOLIDAY HONOREES-IMPORTANT!
If you have received an honor and are accepting it or declining it, please let Ruth Cummings know. You can click here to email her at or call 412.369-0900, ext.11 and speak to her. When you arrive at the Temple on the day of your honor, please announce yourself at the Honoree check-in stand to the right of the entrance.  If you arrive late and no one is present at the check-in stand, please place a dot next to your name.  The list will be provided to the Rabbi immediately prior to the start of the Torah service.  If you have not checked in, this may result in you not receiving your honor. Your willingness to accept this honor is greatly appreciated!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Stuart & Lenette Sostman and their twins Moshe & Noah (5)!

HE-BREW COFFEE IS BACK!
Once again you can buy our very own fair trade coffee!  The order form is attached. We must sell 20 orders a month to maintain this fundraiser. 

FIRST TOT SHABBAT DINNER
1st Tot Shabbat of the Year!!!!  This Friday, Sept 19th at 6:15 PM (Dinner at 6:45 PM)
Join Rabbi Art, Tifani Katof, our Student Cantor and Moshe the Mitzvah Moose for our special Service, great music and dancing and a fabulous story. Please bring a dairy side dish and a dessert !!!!!
We will organize the Tot Shabbat Onegs for future months this Friday.
Oh yeah, come hear about Moshe’s long strange trip this summer – his family left Alaska (global climate change) and find out where they are living now!!!

But not many have registered. Please register before Friday! You can click on this link to email Alaine.  or call her at 412-369-0900. We won’t have enough pizza if we don’t know you are coming!

HIGH HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Grocery bags donated by Giant Eagle will be on the pews at Rosh Hashonah Services in order for every family to fill a bag (or two) for our Temple’s Annual North Hills Community Outreach Food Drive.
The shelves are empty at the Food Bank as school children and others are not organized yet to collect food for the many North Hills families who come for food Tuesdays mornings, afternoons, or evenings each and every month as their needs continue! A list of suggested foods will be attached to each bag.

Keep in mind they are also in need of freshly cleaned or new winter coats, especially large adult and children’s sizes, and for all ages. These can be put in the temple cloak room or dropped off at North Hills Community Outreach as soon as possible.

Clemmy Brodsky

SPECIAL NEEDS SHABBAT CELBRATIONS
Join Rabbi Art, Tifani Katof, our Student Cantor, and Gabby the Gefilte Groundhog for our new Shabbat morning program for families with children with special needs.  We will celebrate Shabbat with prayers, songs, stories and activities.  Please RSVP so that we may prepare properly, especially if there are any snack concerns (allergies etc).  Call Alaine Smith 412-369-0900 ext 19 or email: those families that need it, Rabbi Art and Tifani will be offering special needs Shabbat celbrations in the multi-purpose room from 9:00AM to 9:45AM on 9/20/08, 11/8/08 and 1/24/09. 

OY YOUTH!
Reform Citywide Teen Picnic
Let’s start the new Senior Youth Group year together!
Where? Bartlett Grove in Schenley Park
When? Sunday September 21st from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Please come to meet with old friends and make new ones! Bring a packed lunch and dessert and beverages will be provided.
Also feel free to bring Frisbees, soccer balls or anything else fun to play with! There will also be organized games!
Please RSVP by September 17to Molly Karsh 412-780-7741 Flier Attached

LIFE LONG LEARNING

Dear Parents,

School is off and running and things have been going very well for the new year.  Thank you for all of your feedback so far and keep it coming!  This Sunday, we have a very special schedule that will culminate with our Dedication Program in the Beit Tefillah (Sanctuary) at 11am.  Teachers will bring all of your children to the Beit Tefillah at that time – please feel free to join your child with his or her class or tell their teacher that they will be moving to another seat in the Beit Tefillah with you.  We invite all parents and congregation members to join us for this special program at 11am – whether you have children in our school or not.

Wishing you all a good week and looking forward to seeing you on Sunday,
B’Shalom,
Marci

MEMBERSHIP
Have you ever wondered why we turn around and face the back of the sanctuary during L’Chod Dodi?  Do you know why we bend our knees during the Aleinu?  Do you know how the Temple is organized? Do you know when you should wear a Tallit or a Kippah?  What food can be brought into the Temple? The answer to these any many more burning questions will be answered by Rabbi Art in an upcoming class called TOS 101.  The class is three sessions only, October 15th, October 22nd and October 29th.  You can sign up for either morning classes from 10-11:30a.m. or evening classes from 7 -8:30p.m.  If you would like to sign up or if you have any questions, simply call me at 724-449-2779 or send me an e-mail at . Did I mention, the class is free?

Name Tags are coming soon. Very soon.  If you didn’t know, every adult member of this congregation is getting a name tag.  Please wear them at services and events at the Temple.  They will be on a table by the door to the main sanctuary.  You will be asked to help put together your name tag, then put it on. When you are ready to leave the Temple, put your name tags in the correct name tag bin.  It will be here and ready to wear for the next time you come to Temple.  If everyone at TOS wears their name tags, no one will be a stranger.

Toda,

Laura

WOS WALKERS
The Women of Ohav Shalom are starting a Sunday Walk in North Park. The plan is to drop your kids off at school and then go on to North Park to walk, not run! Contact Karen Savitz for more info.

MEALS OF AWE! 
In keeping with the upcoming holidays, we have food for you!  Fliers are attached.

ROSH HASHANAH DINNER RAFFLE
Once again this year, Woman of Ohav Shalom is offering chances to win a catered Shabbat meal from Murray Avenue Kosher.  Two dinners will be raffled off - a dinner for 12 and a dinner for 8.  Chances are 3 for $18 or $6 each.  Submit chances to Marcie Fassler, 517 Tree Line Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044. 

BREAK THE FAST
Join the congregation for Break the Fast immediately following Yom Kippur services on October 9th.  RSVP by September 29th to Marcie Fassler, 517 Tree Line Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044.  Dinner costs $20/adult and $10 for children under 12. 

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE OPEN HOUSE
The Spiritual Enrichment Committee is having an open house for its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.  We are looking for people to join our committee and make a difference in the experiences that TOS members have. Contact Alan Peisikoff if you have questions at

ONEG HOSTS WANTED
Thinking About Hosting an Oneg? We need you!  We need Oneg hosts for September 19th and September 26th.  Please help keep this wonderful tradition thriving and volunteer to host a Friday Night Oneg.  We have plenty of other Oneg dates available in the months to come as well. Please e-mail or call Joni Ferrara to schedule a date:  or (724) 933-3923.  Volunteers (and cookies) are greatly appreciated!

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE PROGRAM
On Sunday, September 21st @ 3:00 the International Day of Peace Program will be held at the Kearns Spirituality Center on the LaRoche campus. TV & Radio talk show host Lynn Cullen will be the featured speaker.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, September 19th Tot Shabbat Dinner (Service at 6:15PM, Dinner @ 6:45PM)
Saturday, Sept. 20th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Saturday, Sept. 20th Singing Group Rehearsal with Tifani 12:30-2:30PM
Sunday, Sept. 21st Dedication of Education Wing and Noah’s Tree 11:00 Sanctuary
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd Spiritual Enrichment Open House 7:30PM
Monday, Sept. 29th Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:30PM
Tuesday, Sept. 30th Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 9:30AM
Tuesday Sept. 30th Rosh Hashanah Tot/Preschool 9:30AM
Tuesday Sept. 30th Rosh Hashanah Family Experience 2:00PM
Tuesday, Sept. 30th Taasclich at North Park 4:00 Duck Pond
Wednesday, Oct. 1st Rosh Hashanah Morning (Traditional) Service
Wednesday, October 8th Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre 7:30PM
Thursday October 9th Yom Kippur Morning 9:30AM
Thursday October 9th Yom Kippur Tot/Preschool 9:30AM
Thursday October 9th Yom Kippur Family Experience 2:00PM (Tot Focus)
Thursday, October 9th Yizkor (Memorial) Ne’ilah (Closing) 4:30PM to final Shofar
Wednesday, Oct. 15th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Wednesday, Oct. 22th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Sunday, Oct. 26th 1:00-4:00PM Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Oct. 29th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Thursday, October 30th Preschool Open House 7:00PM
Saturday, November 8th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat
Saturday, November 8th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Thursday, November 13th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee

2009
Thursday, January 15th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, January 24th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Schedule of Worship
Services for September

Parashat Ki Tavoi
Friday, September 19 --- 19 Elul, 5768
6:15pm Tot Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Saturday, September 20 --- 20 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof

Parashat Nitzavim
Friday, September 26 --- 26 Elul, 5768
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Bobbie Harley
Saturday, September 27 --- 27 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Marshal Auron

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

TOS eWeekly Sept 10, 2008

Volume 2 Issue 51, September 10th, 2008 Parashat Kee Tetze - Deut 21:10 25:19 For online learning go to our reform movement’s website.

FROM THE RABBI:

Dear Friends,
Where were you in the fall of 1968? 

I know where I was. I can remember starting seventh grade at Washington Elementary School and beginning my Bar Mitzvah training in a very young, small reform synagogue, Beth Am in Bayonne, New Jersey (my family switched from the large conservative synagogue that year).

Here in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, in 1968 a handful of families were using the telephone white pages looking for and calling families with Jewish-sounding last names.  Why?  The time had come to create a home for the Jewish community in the North Hills. And create they did; the North Hills Jewish Community Center was born of their efforts!

Thus, this year we give thanks for their heroic efforts, “Celebrating 40 Years of Our Jewish Family in the North Hills.” While I will address this theme during one of my High Holy Day sermons, we will start our celebrating this special anniversary Saturday evening, September 20th at 7:00 PM. Our program will include: a brief Havdalah ceremony, the formal Installation of our Temple Leadership from all areas of our congregation, and the once a year, High Holy Day-inspired Selikhot Service.  Please plan to join us for what I know will be a memorable and spiritually uplifting evening.

B’shalom,

Rabbi Art Donsky

HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE

High Holiday information has been mailed to you and you should receive it today or tomorrow. At any time you can also check the schedule on this website under Worship Services for up-to-date information and further details. Please remember there is no parking on any of the lawns and only limited parking, on a first come basis, at the Y. We will have bus service from Duncan Manor. Please contact if you need reserved parking!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

We welcome Maury & Amy Mendelovich, Jacob and Andrew to the TOS family!  Mazel Tov!

LIFELONG LEARNING

Dear Parents,

Thank you all for making the first week of Hebrew and Religious School such a great success!  We had a fantastic turnout for our first Kehillah (assembly) on Sunday morning and it was wonderful to see all the families spending their mornings at Temple Ohav Shalom.  The senior youth group, OY, did a great job with their car wash and bagel fundraisers, too.  Bagels and drinks will be on sale every Sunday morning this year as a result!  (Look for their table to be upstairs this Sunday – outside of the Lifelong Learning Office).  Tuesday night’s classes were preceded by such an overwhelming turnout at the pizza youth lounge for Grades 3-8 that we ran out of pizza!!!  (We promise to order lots more for next week!) Don’t forget, this year, pizza is just $2 a week or $60 for the year.  Look for order forms in your family mailboxes…

Now that the year is underway, please let me know if you have any comments, questions or concerns.  We are doing everything that we can to ensure that your children have positive Jewish experiences this year in the classroom, in services and with their friends and family at Temple Ohav Shalom. 

Still calling for OZRIM!!!! (what are ozrim, anyway???)
Ozrim is the plural form of Ozer for a boy and Ozeret for a girl - that means “teachers’ aide” or formerly “Madrikh”.  This year, all 7th-12th Grade students interested in helping out on Sunday mornings and Tuesday afternoons will be called OZRIM.  We still have some slots available, so if you are interested in becoming an Ozer or Ozeret this year, be sure to contact ASAP.  What a great way for your family to continue their Jewish connections at Temple Ohav Shalom.  (It looks great on college applications, too!)

Looking ahead:
o Sunday, September 14th will be a regular class day for Religious School from 9am-11:30am
o Tuesday, September 16th will see the return of the Pizza Youth Lounge for Grades 3-8 (we promise to order more pizza) followed by a regular class day for Hebrew School from 5:30-7:30pm.
o Sunday, September 21st: Classes will end at 11:00 AM and we will hold a special dedication ceremony for the recently finished wing of our temple building and our new Noah’s Garden in memory of Noah Mass, may his memory always be for a blessing. 
o Friday, October 5th marks the return of the Class Dinner for Grades 8, 9 and 10.  All families are invited to attend the dinner and service following that will include participation from these three grade levels.

Shavua Tov!
Marci

WOS WALKERS
The Women of Ohav Shalom are starting a Sunday Walk in North Park. The plan is to drop your kids off at school and then go on to North Park to walk, not run! Contact Karen Savitz for more info.

MEALS OF AWE! 
In keeping with the upcoming holidays, we have food for you!  Fliers are attached.

ROSH HASHANAH DINNER RAFFLE
Once again this year, Woman of Ohav Shalom is offering chances to win a catered Shabbat meal from Murray Avenue Kosher.  Two dinners will be raffled off - a dinner for 12 and a dinner for 8.  Chances are 3 for $18 or $6 each.  Submit chances to Marcie Fassler, 517 Tree Line Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044. 

BREAK THE FAST
Join the congregation for Break the Fast immediately following Yom Kippur services on October 9th.  RSVP by September 29th to Marcie Fassler, 517 Tree Line Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044.  Dinner costs $20/adult and $10 for children under 12. 

FIRST FRIDAY DINNER OCTOBER 3rd
Our First Friday Dinners begin October 3rd!  There will be 9 dinners. You may make a reservation by emailing or calling her at 412-369-0900 ext.19.  A-M should bring a side dish for 6, N-Z should bring a dessert for 6.  The charge will be:

9 Dinners Single Meals Senior Families (65+) $100 $11 Senior Solos $54 $6 Families $162 $18 Solos $108 $12

TOT SHABBAT DINNERS
Tot Shabbat dinners start September 19th!  You may make a reservation by emailing or calling her at 412-369-0900 ext.19.  It is only $75 for all 9 dinners. The flier is attached to this email.

SPECIAL NEEDS SHABBAT CELBRATIONS
For those families that need it, Rabbi Art and Tifani will be offering special needs Shabbat celebrations in the multi-purpose room from 9:00AM to 9:45AM on 9/20/08, 11/8/08 and 1/24/09. 

JUST RECEIVED……………………………..

“Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence” is a program put on by the National Council of Jewish Women. It will take place Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30PM at Rodef Shalom Congregation. RSVP to http://www.ncjwpgh.org or mail to NCJW, 1620 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh 15217. You can call 412.421.6118 if you have questions. Flier attached.

COLLEGE CONNECTION
Ok, they are shipped off but don’t forget them!  Please email and she will send your students a little gift for the New Year. And thanks to Peggy for doing this every year!

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE OPEN HOUSE
The Spiritual Enrichment Committee is having an open house for its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.  We are looking for people to join our committee and make a difference in the experiences that TOS members have. Contact if you have questions.

ONEG HOSTS WANTED
Thinking About Hosting an Oneg?

We need you!  We need Oneg hosts for September 19th and September 26th.  Please help keep this wonderful tradition thriving and volunteer to host a Friday Night Oneg.  We have plenty of other Oneg dates available in the months to come as well. Please e-mail or call Joni Ferrara to schedule a date:  or (724) 933-3923.  Volunteers (and cookies) are greatly appreciated!

HADASSAH EVENT @ TOS WITH CORRECTIONS!
On Tuesday, September 16th (corrected!)at 7:30PM come and hear the story of Russian Jewish emigres’ experiences here in Pittsburgh. Harriet Kruman, author of “The Huddled Masses”, will discuss her new book.  Followed by Russian tea & goodies & a blini bar. $5/person, $7.50 a couple. Open to the public. Please RSVP ASAP to , (724-935-0683) or (412-364-8484).

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE PROGRAM
On Sunday, September 21st @ 3:00 the International Day of Peace Program will be held at the Kearns Spirituality Center on the LaRoche campus. TV & Radio talk show host Lynn Cullen will be the featured speaker.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, Sept. 14th 1:00-4:00PM Mah-Jongg
Tuesday, Sept. 16th 7:30PM Hadassah event with Harriet Kruman-PLEASE RSVP
Friday, September 19th Tot Shabbat Dinner (Service at 6:15PM, Dinner @ 6:45PM)
Saturday, Sept. 20th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Saturday, Sept. 20th Singing Group Rehearsal with Tifani 12:30-2:30PM
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd Spiritual Enrichment Open House 7:30PM
Wednesday, Oct. 15th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Wednesday, Oct. 22th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Sunday, Oct. 26th 1:00-4:00PM Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Oct. 29th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Thursday, October 30th Preschool Open House 7:00PM
Saturday, November 8th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat
Saturday, November 8th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Thursday, November 13th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee

2009
Thursday, January 15th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, January 24th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat

Happy September Birthdays
We forgot Lucy Trust, September 28th!

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Schedule of Worship Services for September

Parashat Ki Tetze
Friday, September 12 --- 12 Elul, 5768
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Shara Taylor
Saturday, September 13 --- 13 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger

Parashat Ki Tavoi
Friday, September 19 --- 19 Elul, 5768
6:15pm Tot Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Saturday, September 20 --- 20 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof

Parashat Nitzavim
Friday, September 26 --- 26 Elul, 5768
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Bobbie Harley
Saturday, September 27 --- 27 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Marshal Auron

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

TOS eWeekly Sept 3, 2008

Volume 2 Issue 50, September 3rd, 2008 eWeekly – Parashat Shoftim - Deut. 16:18 – 21:9 For online learning go to our reform movement’s website: http://urj.org/torah/

OY CAR WASH—THIS SUNDAY!
OY (Ohav Youth) will be holding a car wash on Sunday, September 7th (the first day of Sunday school) from 9:00-12:00.  The cost will be $5 per car, but additional donations are appreciated! Proceeds benefit OY.

Preschool Happenings
The classrooms are ready and the teachers are excited to start another year at the preschool.  We can’t wait to see our returning students and we welcome several new families this year.  Our first day is Monday, September 8th at 9:30.  We know we will have another wonderful year full of laughter, leaning and fun.  Mark your calendars for the preschool open house Thursday, October 30th at 7 pm.  We have a few openings in our 2 and 3 year old class.  Please contact Liz Sender in the preschool office if you have any questions.

COLLEGE CONNECTION
Ok, they are shipped off but don’t forget them!  Please email and she will send your students a little gift for the New Year. And thanks to Peggy for doing this every year!

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE OPEN HOUSE
The Spiritual Enrichment Committee is having an open house for its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.  We are looking for people to join our committee and make a difference in the experiences that TOS members have. Contact if you have questions.

ONEG HOSTS WANTED
It is that time of the year again when we begin looking for Oneg hosts for Friday Night Shabbat Services.  If you’ve been thinking about signing up for an Oneg, now is the time.  We need hosts for the following dates in September (19th & 26th), October 10th and Monday October 13 for Erev Sukkot.  Please or call Joni Ferrara to schedule a date. (724) 933-3923.  Volunteers (and cookies) are greatly appreciated!

FIRST FRIDAY DINNER OCTOBER 3rd
Our first Friday Dinners begin October 3rd!  Tot Shabbat begins September 19th.  You may make a reservation by or calling her at extension 19. We are working at adding website registration, but it will take some time. First Friday Dinners are $10 an individual, and $20 for a family. ToT Shabbat remains the same.  A-M should bring a side dish for 6, N-Z should bring a dessert for 6. We will bill your account.

HADASSAH EVENT @ TOS
On Tuesday, September 19th at 7:30PM come and hear the story of Russian Jewish émigrés’ experiences here in Pittsburgh. Harriet Kruman, author of “The Huddled Masses”, will discuss her new book.  Followed by Russian tea & goodies & a blini bar. $5/person, $7.50 a couple. Open to the public. Please RSVP by September 19th to 724-935-0683) or Elaine Cohen (412-364-8484 )

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE PROGRAM
On Sunday, September 21st @ 3:00 the International Day of Peace Program will be held at the Kearns Spirituality Center on the LaRoche campus. TV & Radio talk show host Lynn Cullen will be the featured speaker. 

Share the Spirit of the PA Council’s Regional Biennial Convention
Attending a Regional Biennial can be one of the most exciting aspects of synagogue life. It is an opportunity to meet congregants from throughout reaches of the region to discuss common challenges, study with scholars, worship, learn new ideas from the pros and from each other, connect with old friends, meet new ones, sing, dance and schmooze. It is a place to find warmth and comfort in our strong, united community.

Please plan on joining with Reform Jews from our Region as we gather at the Harrisburg Hilton on November 21-23, 2008, for the Union for Reform Judaism’s Pennsylvania Council/Philadelphia Federation Biennial Convention. This year’s theme, “Wise Hearts: The Legacy and Challenge of Jewish Leadership”, will focus on important topics that will advance our understanding of leadership and Reform Judaism.

Registration information will be sent in early September (by email for those who have email addresses on file at the URJ office) and mailed to others who do not. Join the growing number of people who will travel to Harrisburg to share in this very unique and moving experience.

If you would to add your name to our email list for registration or for further information, call the PA Council office, 800-368-1090, or log onto http://www.urj.org/PAC.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, September 3rd 7:00PM OY! Meeting
Thursday, September 4th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, Sept. 6th Singing Group Rehearsal with Tifani 12:30-2:30PM
Sunday, Sept. 7th First Day of School!  OY! Car Wash
September 8th First Day of Pre-School 9:30 AM
Tuesday, Sept. 9th First Night of Hebrew School 5:30 PM (Pizza @ 5:00)
Sunday, Sept. 14th 1:00-4:00PM Mah-Jongg
Tuesday, Sept. 16th 7:30PM Hadassah event with Harriet Kruman
Friday, September 19th Tot Shabbat Dinner (Service at 6:15PM, Dinner @ 6:45PM)
Saturday, Sept. 20th Singing Group Rehearsal with Tifani 12:30-2:30PM
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd Spiritual Enrichment Open House 7:30PM
Wednesday, Oct. 15th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Wednesday, Oct. 22th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Sunday, Oct. 26th 1:00-4:00PM Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Oct. 29th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Thursday, October 30th Preschool Open House 7:00PM
Saturday, November 8th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat
Thursday, November 13th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
2009
Thursday, January 15th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, January 24 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat

Happy September Birthdays

5 Emily Ginsburg
8 Benjamin Solomon
9 Natalie Daninhirsch
10 Campbell Kriess
11 Joshua Branstetter
Allison Shepard
16 Eliza Marie Greenberg
18 Kaleb Trust
22 Abigail Begler
Aliyah Donsky
23 Daniel Fujito
25 Jonah Kriess
26 Abigail Adelman
27 Mark Mongilio
Natalie Mongilio
28 Leah Branstetter
Jade Ogiwara
Danielle Shangold
Neil Weiss
Alex Wolf
29 Maxwell Bradshaw
30 Adam Dickter
Matthew Weis

Happy September Anniversary

1 Evan and Lisa Shikora
Ken and Stacy Shriber
Tim and Teri Vries
2 Jim and Cathy Filson
3 Shep Joseph and Maryellen Meehan
5 Aaron and Jennifer Brauser
6 Dennis and Cheryl Bradshaw
Mark and Debbie Weis
27 Jim and Erin Loughner
29 Lee and Cindy Harrison
30 Elliot Frank and Melissa Moon

SEPTEMBER YARTZEITS

May Their Memories
Be For A Blessing

September 1 / Elul 1
Louis Cohen
Father of Cheryl Bradshaw

Lilly Cowan
Mother of E. Dana Cowan

Frank Rosenfeld
Husband of Phyllis Rosenfeld
Father of Alayne Lowenberger

September 2 / Elul 2
Judith Buchbinder
Mother of Jeff Buchbinder

September 3 / Elul 3
Jay H. Weiner
Father of Kathy DiBiase

September 4 / Elul 4
Pedro Fudor
Father of Roslyn Fudor

September 10 / Elul 10
Alan Gerson
Father of Marcie Gerson

Marian Greenberg
Mother of Linda Greenberg

September 11 / Elul 11
Miriam J. Broido
Mother of Michelle Broido

September 16 / Elul 16
Solomon Widelitz
Father of Andrea Turkheimer

September 17 / Elul 17
Brad Knapp
Brother of Ken Knapp

Claire Shepherd
Mother of Lydi Poller

Helen Tyma
Mother of Thomas Tyma

September 19 / Elul 19
Fred Havelock
Father of Eileen Havelock

Sepember 21 / Elul 21
Helen Michael
Mother of Lisa Michael

September 23 / Elul 23
Rose Hushan Levy
Mother of Lois Lebovitz

Fay Wagner
Mother of Phyllis Rosenfeld

September 24 / Elul 24
Zell Wizig
Mother of Janet Barankin

September 27 / Elul 27
Jack Bruckner
Father of Richard Bruckner

Warner Brunell
Father of Linda Leavitt

September 30 / Tishrei 1
Amelia Loughner
Mother of Erin Loughner

Pansy Sullivan
Mother of Suzanne Donsky

Philip Weiner
Father of Nancy Garber

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Schedule of Worship Services for September

Parashat Shoftim
Friday, September 5 ---5 Elul, 5768
7:00pm 1st Friday Family Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Saturday, September 6 --- 6 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Roth Baby Naming

Parashat Ki Tetze
Friday, September 12 --- 12 Elul, 5768
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Shara Taylor
Saturday, September 13 --- 13 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger

Parashat Ki Tavoi
Friday, September 19 --- 19 Elul, 5768
6:15pm Tot Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Saturday, September 20 --- 20 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof

Parashat Nitzavim
Friday, September 26 --- 26 Elul, 5768
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Bobbie Harley
Saturday, September 27 --- 27 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Marshal Auron