Thursday, September 25, 2008

TOS eWeekly Sept 24 2008

TOS eWeekly Volume 2 Issue 53 September 24th, 2008 For online learning go to our reform movement’s website: http://urj.org/torah/

BLOOD DRIVE- Sunday October 26th 8:30AM-1:30PM

There will be a fall blood drive on October 26th. You can call Peggy Jopling at 724-935-4902 or register at http://www.centralbloodbank.org and enter Sponsor Code G0020019 We only allow our president to give one pint (he teaches Sunday school right after donating) so we need volunteers.

LIFE LONG LEARNING

Dear Parents,

Thank you all for making last Sunday’s “special schedule” and Dedication ceremony both run so smoothly.  The ceremony was very important for our community and quite touching for those of us in attendance. It truly is wonderful to watch this congregation come together; parents, children and all members to celebrate and support one another.

This Sunday, September 28th, we will prepare for Rosh Hashanah in our classrooms.  If you are scheduled to bring in the snack this week, consider one that is apple or honey based to celebrate the upcoming New Year.  There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, September 30th, as that is Rosh Hashanah, but I hope to see you and your families at services throughout the holiday season. 

Looking ahead, on Sunday, October 12th, each class will have a chance to visit our Sukkah to decorate it with projects that students will prepare during class time in the coming weeks.  If you would like to create a family decoration, please feel free to send it with your child/ren on that day.  On Tuesday, October 14th, which is Sukkot, we will have classes – beginning with our pizza youth lounge outdoors (weather-permitting) in the Sukkah.  We will then have a brief Sukkot service outside at 5:30pm.  Please dress your children accordingly.  This service is open to anyone in the congregation interested in attending.  Likewise, there will be class on Tuesday, October 21st.  The pizza youth lounge at 5pm will go back to the Social Hall and Youth Lounge, but it will be followed by Tefillah for all students in celebration of Simchat Torah at 5:30pm.  This service, as well, is open to the congregation.

My family and I wish you and yours a very happy and healthy new year!

L’Shanah Tovah v’Metukah,
Marci

HIGH HOLY DAY PARKING

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 will try and rent lights. There will be bus service from Duncan Plaza. Please contact Elliot at if you need handicapped parking!  You can buy a space in front of the temple or purchase a raffle ticket.

HIGH HOLIDAY HONOREES-IMPORTANT!

It has been brought to my attention that some of you may not have opened your mailing with your tickets and may therefore not know you have a High Holiday Honor. Please check as soon as possible. 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!

GIFT SHOP

The Gift Shop is open during Sunday School and by appointment. Contact Elaine Cohen - 412-364-8484 or Andi Turkheimer 412-367-7864. We have many beautiful items for all aspects of Jewish life. There is no need to go to Squirrel Hill - visit us first!

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. 

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. Please return by Thursday, Oct. 9th (Yom Kippur)

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

HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE

Selichot – Spiritual Preparation All ages welcome Saturday, Sept. 20th, 7:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah All ages welcome Monday, Sept. 29th, 7:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning (adult) All ages welcome Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 9:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Tot/Preschool Devoted to tot and preschool children Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 9:30 a.m.

Rosh Hashanah Family Experience All ages welcome Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2:00 p.m. Tashlich at North Park All ages welcome Tuesday, Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning (Traditional Oriented) All ages welcome Wednesday, Oct 1st 9:30 a.m. Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre All ages welcome Wednesday, Oct 8th, 7:30 p.m. Yom Kippur, Tot/Preschool Devoted to tot and preschool children Thursday, Oct 9th, 9:30 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning All ages welcome Thursday, Oct 9th, 9:30 a.m. Yom Kippur Family Experience Devoted to elementary school children Thursday, Oct 9th, 2:00 p.m. Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor, Ne’ilah All ages welcome Thursday, Oct 9th, 4:30 p.m. to final Shofar call

WOS-ROSH HASHANAH DINNER RAFFLE
The Woman of Ohav Shalom would like to thank those of you who participated in this year’s Rosh Hashanah Raffle.  Your on-going support is greatly appreciated.  Now for the winners......

The Shabbat dinner for 12 guests went to Sam and Rachel Hartzberg
The Shabbat dinner for 8 guests went to Phyllis Rosenfeld

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. 

FREE 10 Day TRIP TO ISRAEL!!!
he Taglit-Birthright Israel: KESHER trip offers an exciting Israel experience including 10 days of touring, hands-on activities, and exploration. Traveling throughout the country, you will have opportunities to connect to the Land of Israel, the people of Israel, and the history of our nation. The program offers a unique opportunity to glimpse into the changing dynamic of our modern State of Israel from a liberal progressive perspective.  To date, more than 180,000 young adults have taken advantage of Taglit-Birthright Israel.

Register now for your free trip!

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
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 Blood Drive 8:30-1:30PM
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 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

NEXT WEEK’S E’WEELY WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY

Rabbi Art: Debates, Steelers, and Services

Dear Friends,

This Friday evening at 9:00 PM the first of the Presidential Debates between Senator McCain and Senator Obama will take place. I, like many of you, want to view this and the other debates live. With the election so close many Americans will use the information provided by the debates to guide their choice of President. Of course, we can record them, but honestly, we want to be with family and friends, analyzing and critiquing the candidates as the event is happening. 

Therefore, rest assured our Kabbalat Shabbat service that begins at 7:30 PM will allow you plenty of time to make it home for the debate in its entirety.  So please join us for this evening Shabbat service so close to the New Year and put yourself in the proper mood for the Days of Awe.

Also, as requested, below is my D’var Torah, from last Friday evening sharing my thoughts entitled, “God, Torah and Israel versus the Steeler Nation!” Just in case anyone needs a pep-talk why they should be in synagogue with our temple family next Monday evening and not at the Steeler’s game or watching it at home please take a look (Tivo and DVRs were made for recording sporting events so you skip over the commercials!)

God, Torah, Israel vs. Steelers’ Nation
On Monday evening September 29 an interesting collision between sports and religion will again occur.  Maybe not with potential nuclear capability of the particle reactor in Europe that was recently tested, however, the vibrations will be felt throughout our fair city and elsewhere, I’m sure.

Our beloved Steelers are playing a Monday night game at Heinz field against the Baltimore Ravens and game time and Erev Rosh Hashanah will collide.  You may remember this happened a few years ago on Kol Nidre.  I guess this is a price you pay for having a very successful franchise that draws well throughout the country; you are always a candidate for Monday Night, or Sunday Night or Thursday Night football.

So what do you do?  Choose God, Torah and the Jewish People? Or, do you choose the Steeler Nation?

For many of us this is not a choice; being Jewish comes first and we are right where we are suppose to be (and yes our Tivos or DVR can do the work for us, but the issue is bigger than this). Of course, the decision might be a little harder if you have season tickets.  Right, there are only so many home games. 

Now, let me ask you.  Would this have been a question for anyone in the Jewish community 25 years ago?  50 years ago? 100 years ago?  Not at all! So what has happened that makes this even a “choice” for some?

More importantly, do those who choose to attend the game instead of attending Rosh HaShanah really understand the consequences of their actions?  I’m not talking hell, fire and brimstone.  I leave that kind of talk to others!

One thing that has changed is that most Jews outside the orthodox world are primarily secular in their outlook, decision-making, and synagogue attendance.  We get our opinions about important matters from the Wall Street Journal or the New York Times, or on-line versions of the same.  And we don’t fear that the hand of God will strike us down if we don’t attend Shabbat services or any other synagogue event with any regularity. I am not advocating such a Judaism based on such fear.  However, we live in a community where God has been dethroned, if you will, by any number of modern day idols, American or not.  Here in the North Hills and Western PA, in general, Friday night high school football is God!  And many of our families bow down to that God, as do most of their neighbors.  Hard to beat the peer pressure! Gee, when the Israelites worshipped the Golden Calf, wasn’t it Aaron who led the way!!! (Just a thought about the clergy who offer prayers before the games so that God will be on their side so they will be guaranteed to beat the other team!)

And when it comes to making serious choices, non-orthodox Jews look elsewhere as I mentioned before.  Our reform movement advocates “educated, informed choice,” and what does this mean? Seriously, how many look to Jewish tradition to inform such a decision about missing Rosh Hashanah services? This year, two of our school districts play each other in football nearly at the same time that Yom Kippur Neilah services conclude.  We generally don’t look for answers in places or traditions where we know the answer isn’t the one we want to hear!  Some would say, “oh, you know the expression: it’s hard to be a Jew!” That’s a cop-out if we are honest.  Really, it’s about setting priorities and looking at the long-term consequences of our actions, something all of us don’t always enjoy viewing.

A reform Jewish position would be as follows, and there really isn’t any difference on this issue between the different movements:  Rosh HaShanah is understood as both the Day of Judgement and the Day of the World’s Birthing, one needs to be in synagogue with one’s family and one’s community. This is a mitzvah – not a good deed, rather a commandment, a sacred obligation. Judaism is not a tradition, a faith, a people in which we celebrate alone, by ourselves, in a cave, on a mountain-top: As it has been said, “life is with people.” If everyone made Shabbos for himself/herself, if everyone set up their own Rosh Hashanah what kind of Judaism would we have?  Perhaps, most compelling, I hope, is the negative message it sends to children, grandchildren, friends and relatives when a member of the household will get up from dinner on Monday the 29th, kiss everyone, maybe even say a “gut yontif”, a “shanah tovah,” and go off to Heinz Field in time for kickoff. 

Of course, there is the biggest issue lurking behind the scenes – who are we as Jews!!! As one Jewish pride book published a few years ago put, “Are we Jews for something or nothing?”

Being Jewish is more about doing Jewish than anything else.  We are what we do Jewishly.  Going to a football game or any other sporting or cultural event on the Days of Awe and let me add, Shabbat, which is holier than any other day on the calendar, is not doing Jewish.  It is affirming that being Jewish is just like being like everyone else, when in fact, since the days of Abraham and Sarah, we have been “Ivrim” “Hebrews” boundary crossers. We have been a people unwilling to jump on every trend for the sake of popularity; as one of my colleagues likes to offer, we are “counter-cultural.” This is in many ways the same battle the Hasmoneans fought in Modiin over 2,000 years ago when given the choice to fully adopt Greek culture and leave Jewish life behind, to bow to statues of Zeus, Nike, Adidas and the rest.  And it is a struggle we will always have to endure.  Adults and teens alike that have visited Israel during the past several summers have shared just how wonderful it was to be in a Jewish state where, when Shabbat arrives, the chaos of the secular, ordinary comes to an end, and something so very beautiful arrives.  While there is nothing like Shabbat or any other festival or holy day in Israel, we can have a taste of this beauty and wonder, with our observance and celebration here.

I know that I’ll be here on Erev Rosh Hashanah and the rest of the Days of Awe, beginning tomorrow night with Selikhot and our Leadership Installation, and if my words sounded too preachy, judgmental, or strident this evening, so be it. Occasionally one has to say, “Yesh Gevul,” there is a line; don’t go any further. 

Shabbat Shalom.

Shabbat Shalom and Shanah Tovah,

Rabbi Art Donsky

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

Ask The Rabbi: Erev Rosh Hashannah?

Editor’s Note: Questions should be submitted to . All writers will be unnamed in the column.

Dear Rabbi Art,

My spouse comes from a reform background and I come from a conservative background and we were discussing how important it is to attend services on Erev Rosh Hashanah? My family never went to synagogue for that service because in the conservative synagogue it was only 45 minutes and the rabbi didn’t speak; he only spoke during the morning services. Instead, we had a nice meal and went to synagogue the next day for a very long service. My husband’s family attended the evening service for Rosh Hashanah and he remembers it was a full service with his rabbi giving a sermon just like Kol Nidre.  We were wondering since haven’t ever come to Erev Rosh Hashanah at Ohav Shalom what is our tradition here?

Thanks,

Wondering What To Do

Dear WWTD,

Thank you for your question. Traditionally, many conservative synagogues, following the orthodox model, offered early evening Rosh HaShanah services that were brief (45 minutes) and then the men would go home for a festive dinner with family and friends.  In the reform movement, however, late night evening Rosh Hashanah services mimicked the late night Friday evening services that were a major innovation at the time.  Also, the later service time followed the evening service for Yom Kippur that we now call, Kol Nidre.  With the creation of this later evening, after-dinner Rosh HaShanah service the reform movement offered a convenient time for adults to attend services.

Over time this evening service had taken on an important role in the reform movement.  Not only did it allow people to see and greet each other a long summer break, but since it was primarily a service attended by adults it allowed rabbis to offer longer and more serious topical sermons about the critical issues of the day that were not necessarily based upon the Torah readings of the morning services.

I would encourage you to attend our later evening Rosh Hashanah service (which starts at 7:30 PM) and have a more leisurely dinner on the second night of Rosh Hashanah since we do not hold second evening services only second day morning services.  Our Erev Rosh HaShanah service is usually quite festive, filled with our favorite High Holy Day prayers and both beautiful ancient and modern melodies. Of course, I usually do speak a little longer on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre than at a weekly Shabbat service, but I try to follow the advice of one of my seminary professors who taught us, “If you don’t strike oil after eighteen minutes, stop boring!”

A sweet and joyous New Year,

Rabbi Donsky

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

Rabbi Art: This week from the Rabbi

Dear Friends,

It was so wonderful to see so many of you this past Shabbat at our annual Shabbat in the Park!  It was our largest gathering in several years with lots of new faces and many, many familiar ones.  We had the opportunity to welcome back our Student Cantor, Tifani Katof and introduce our new Director of Lifelong Learning, Marci Barnes.  Many thanks to our Spiritual Enrichment Committee for all their work; helping make our celebration a success.

Our preschool, under the superb guidance of Liz Sender, is getting ready for another great year.  I can’t wait to hear the cheerful sounds of our preschoolers as they go excitedly throughout the building beginning next week!  If you know anyone with preschool age children looking for a wonderful program with a very dedicated staff please give Liz a call at the temple.

Our First Friday Shabbat Celebration starts up again this coming Friday at 7 PM (dinners will begin next month).  These First Fridays are perfect for the whole family regardless of age.  Of course, our Tot Shabbat, usually the third Friday of the month fits our youngest members the best. Still, our First Fridays are opening and welcoming to all since it is filled with great music thanks to our Student Cantor, Tifani Katof, who will be with us again this Friday. Also, we will celebrate September birthdays (and any summer birthdays we missed).

Save this date! Please plan to join us for a special Havdalah, Selihot and new Temple Leadership Installation program set for Saturday evening, September 20th at 7:00 PM, so that we may prepare for the New Year 5769 with the highest ideals of our faith and community.

And in the spirit of community, under the leadership of our new Vice-President for Membership, Laura Flieder, we will be offering free classes called, “TOS 101”.  “Temple Ohav Shalom 101” will explore and explain how and why we do what we do here!  Put on a Kippah or not? Why do some people wear a Tallit and others not? Who can have an aliyah to the Torah? How do our services work? When and why do we stand at certain prayers?  And much, much more, so please bring your questions to the classes on Wednesdays, October 15, 22 and 29 at 10:00 AM and again at 7:00 PM. 

Finally, it seems that hurricane season is upon us again. Even though Gustave did not do as much damage as Katrina did three years ago, there are still many, many people in need. Of course, there are a variety of groups, the Red Cross, the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, and our own Union for Reform Judaism that are collecting donations for those in need. However, let me urge you to consider giving to the Jewish Fund for Justice and checking out their unique approach to helping individuals and communities.  Take a look at this link on their website: http://jewishjustice.org/hurricane_fund.php

B’shalom,

Rabbi Art Donsky

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