Wednesday, January 28, 2009

eWeekly: Jan 28, 2009

TOS eWeekly Volume 3 Issue 18, January 28th, 2008

LOTS HAPPENING AT TOS!

(For the text on this weeks Torah portion, go to http://urj.org/torah/ )

GENOCIDE SERVICE

On Friday, January 30th, there will be a service centered around genocides past and present, led by Rachel Dougherty with Rabbi Art. 

THE RABBI COMES AROUND AGAIN!

Hi!
It is great to be back at my Temple home.  I traveled to five cities and Pittsburgh and attended shabbat services at eight different synagogues seeking insight and information about how our fellow reform Jews are celebrating shabbat in Cleveland, Buffalo, New York city, Reston, Philadelphia.  On Friday, February 20th at our Kabbalat Shabbat service I will present “What I Learned on My Winter Sabbatical!”

Also, please remember that I am here to meet with any of you by appointment on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Of course, I am always available for hospital visits and emergencies.

It’s good to be home.
Rabbi Art

EDITORS NOTE: I will be out of town next week. PLEASE submit anything for next week’s eWeekly by Friday morning January 30th so I can prepare the eWeekly for distribution.  Thanks---Elliot

LOST BRACELET HELP!
On Tuesday, January 17, during Hebrew School, a little light blue paper bag with handles was given to Sam Knapp.  Inside was a very expensive Sabika Bracelet.  The bracelet has crystals throughout in the colors of white pearls, clear crystals, and opals.  Sam was sitting in the art room and Eve was teaching that night.  Has anyone seen it? Please let Elliot know.

NEW MEMBERS!
TOS welcomes Joe and Carol Utay to Temple Ohav Shalom!

COMMUNITY NIGHT
Thank you to everyone who participated in TOS Community Night. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about the businesses of our fellow congregants. We all had a great time.  There were several business connections. Deals were made and some good food and drink were enjoyed by all.  These are tough economic times and we need to support each other. Community Night was a fun way to encourage that!  Laura Flieder

I want to thank the following presenters for participating in the night’s events:

Mike Rosenszweig, Edgar Snyder & Associates
Matt Lifson, Afflac Insurance
Joanne Sozniak, Home Health Care With a Personal Touch
Arnie Begler, Pipitone Group
Patti Silberstein, Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Ken Eisner, Morella& Associates
Jodi Eisner, Method to the Madness
Jilian Zacks Duhl, Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP.
Dr. Bill Poller, Allegheny Imaging of McCandless, LLC
Patti Lifson, Pittsburgh Party Planners
Dr. Bobby Harley. Pediatric Alliance, P.C. North Hills Division
Dr. Todd Hertzberg, Radiology
Laura Kalchthaler, The Write Touch
Carol Utay, Total Learning Centers
Ralph Karsh, Karsh & Associates
Morry Feldman,WQED
Larry Goldberg, currently seeking employment opportunities
Sandy Savitz, currently seeking employment opportunities

MEN’S CLUB UPDATE
Due to bad weather, we have had to postpone Larry Goldberg’s coronation. So let’s try again. We are going to meet at Gracies in the Oxford Club at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, February 4th to crown our new president. Please attend if you can. Dues are $25 for the year to support TOS.
Jeff Flieder

VIRTUAL EVOLUTION AND RABBI ART!
Our own Rabbi Art will be featured in “Darwin 2009: A Pittsburgh Partnership: the Darwin Synthetic Interview”.  Early this year, Rabbi Donsky participated in a joint project between Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University celebrating Charles Darwin’s 200 birthday and the 150th anniversary of “The Origin of Species.” http://www.sepa.duq.edu/darwin/synthetic_interview.html
The website will take you a premier of an upcoming exhibit that will be offered at the Carnegie Science Center in February.  Rabbi Donsky is one of the local clergy who were “virtualized” and will appear “alongside” Charles Darwin explaining the Jewish view of evolution and Judaism’s interaction with science.  We will keep you up-to-date when the exhibit is open.

PURIM CELEBRATIONS
Purim, Purim and more Purim!!!!  That’s right Purim is on the horizon so save these important dates:  Saturday evening March 7th at 7PM we will offer: “Schmaltz: a Greased Purim” directly our student cantor Tifani Katof and our own Aliyah Donsky.  The entire congregation is invited to this Purim Shpiel; this will be our big celebration. Of course, what would Purim be without a Carnival?  Our annual Carnival will take place on Sunday, March 8th at 12 noon. Finally, on Monday, March 9th at 7:00 PM in our sanctuary we will offer the entire Megillah Reading and a fun, light-hearted Purim Service.  There you have it – 3 chances to celebrate this very unique Jewish celebration, so get your costumes ready!

TASTE OF JUDIASM RETURNS
“A Taste of Judaism” – is returning to our congregation for 3 evenings on Feb. 11th, 18th and 25th.  These three classes cover Jewish Spirituality, Jewish Learning and Jewish Community.  These classes are geared to individuals interested in learning about Judaism who are not currently Jewish.  Members of Temple Ohav Shalom are welcome. This program is offered in conjunction with the AJL.  There is no cost for these classes. Please contact Laura Flieder for more information

Do You Like to Bake Cookies? Eat Cookies? Why Not Host an Oneg?
We need you! We still have open dates that we need Oneg hosts. Please consider volunteering to host an Oneg for February 20th or 27th. Please help keep this wonderful tradition thriving and volunteer to host a Friday Night Oneg. Please e-mail or call Joni Ferrara to schedule a date: or (724) 933-3923. Volunteers (and cookies) are greatly appreciated!

MITZVAH DAY
Mitzvah Day has been officially rescheduled for Sunday, February 8th from 9-11:30am

NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH CITRUS SALE
It is time for the North Hills Community Outreach Fresh Citrus Sale. NHCO provides services to families in Northern Allegheny County who are experiencing crisis, hardship or poverty. Help a neighbor in need and treat yourself by purchasing fresh, high quality citrus fruit. Large and small boxes of Florida temple oranges and ruby red Indian River grapefruit are being sold, along with honey tangerines and two specialty boxes. The Citrus Sampler contains navel oranges and grapefruit, while the Fresh Trio also contains Anjou pears. Order forms are attached to this email and you can put them in the envelopes by the sanctuary and education wing bulletin board. Order forms are also at the Temple. Order by February 13th!

NIGHT AT THE RACES MEETING
Fundraising meeting this Sunday, February 1st at 9:30am in the Multi-Purpose Room.  Everyone is welcome we need all the help we can get for the Nite at the Races.  Any questions please contact Amy Covell at or (724) 772-8117.

SHUL-IN!
A SHUL-IN is being hosted by PARTY-Temple Sinai’s Senior Youth Group. It will include Shabbat service, pizza and games. February 6th at 7:00PM through February 7.  It is for grades 8-12. Fee is $10.00 and a canned good. Please RSVP by February 1st to Rebecca Mason at

HADASSAH YOUNG WOMEN’S EVENT
February 22 at 4:00-7:00PM.  This event is sponsored by the North Hills Group of Hadassah Greater Pittsburgh Chapter. Learn about Hadassah and enjoy games, cash bar, and nosh on Mediterranean fare. Please feel free to invite friends and relatives-the more the merrier!  Cost is $10 per person. Please RSVP by February 19th to
Joanne Sosniak 724.935.0683 or Michell Leavitt 412-548-3737

A SPECIAL KAVOD
On Friday, February 13th, we at Temple Ohav Shalom will celebrate a great honor. Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus will give the sermon “I, Thou, and We.”.  Rabbi Lapidus is the very first person from our congregation to become a rabbi!!!  From TOS to the Pulpit!  She is the daughter of Jim and Cathy Filson. Please be sure to come and celebrate this special event.

THINK SPRING!  THINK FLOWERS!  THINK PASSOVER!
The Women of Ohav Shalom is now selling BARTONS PASSOVER CANDY and MACAROONS!  This sale is a fundraiser for Temple Ohav Shalom and we need YOUR help to make it a success!

Brochures and order forms will be put in all students and teachers mailboxes as well the Boards’ mailboxes.  If you don’t receive a brochure and would like one, just contact Debbie Joslin at 724-449-2183 or e-mail her at with your requests or any questions. Orders must be placed no later than March 1, 2009.  There will be an envelope upstairs in the Education wing to place your order forms.  Pick-up will be at Temple Ohav Shalom in mid-March.  More detailed information on the exact pick-up date will follow.  Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 sellers!

Please help the Women of Ohav Shalom make this fundraiser a success for our community.

JOIN THE FUN ON VALENTINE’S DAY
The Women of Ohav Shalom invite you and yours to a Night of Dancing, Food, Wine and Fun!

Learn the Fox Trot,Jitter-Bug,Samba,Rumba and Line Dancing
It is free dance instruction!!!
Just bring an appetizer and Bring your Favorite Drink soda,wine,Beer
Be at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
In Wexford on RT.19
At 8:30 p.m.- On February 14,2009
You must be registered in advance. Please call Elaine Bergstrom and RSVP (412-358-8789)

WOS PRIVATE TOUR & CONCERT at HEINZ HALL for TOS CONGREGANTS
SATURDAY, January 31st, 8:00PM
Join the Women of Ohav Shalom for a private tour of Heinz Hall from our very own symphony violist and Temple member Tatjana Chamis.
Call for tickets under Temple Ohav Shalom. Tickets range from $18-$45. Children’s tickets are $12. Call Erin at 412.392.4819

12th ANNUAL NORTH HILLS INTERFAITH GATHERING
This event will be March 22nd at TOS 3:00-5:00PM. We invite representatives from may faiths to give presentations on their traditions including:  Baha’is, Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews (us!) Mormons, Muslims, Quakers, Unitarian Universalists, Zoroastrians.  It is a wonderful learning experience bringing together people of all ages who may choose to attend any three of the breakout sessions of 10-12 different religions. This is the second time it has been held at our Temple and is made possible by the addition of the newly created separate spaces for the number of religions involved. Clemmy Brodsky
TEMPLE MEMBER OPPORTUNITY/HELP REQUEST
Wanted: high school or college student with a flair for graphic design and a need to build a professional portfolio. Must know that a slipknot’s not something only Boy Scouts do, and that corn tastes better when spelled with a K and a backwards R. Pay doesn’t exist, but if we work well together, glory will follow.
Contact Susan Gottfried at , and please use the subject line “Graphic arts” Susan will explain further from there. 

SNOW TUBING DAY
Sunday, February 8th, from 1:00-3:00OPM Wildwood Highlands, 2330 Wildwood Rd., Wildwood, PA 15091
An event sponsored by Adat Shalom, Shalom Pittsburgh, Temple Ohav Shalom and Chabad of Fox Chapel. Contact Ann Cloutier at 412.992.5255 or acloutier@UJF Pittsburgh.org with questions or to RSVP. Adults $15.95, children $14.95 (additional children $10.00) Children need to be at least 42” tall to participate, and those under 50” have to ride with an adult.

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!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, January 30th 7:30 PM – Genocide Awareness Shabbat
Sunday, February 1st 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Friday, February 6th First Friday Dinner, Grade 3
Friday, February 6th Purim Play Rehearsal 4:00PM
Saturday, February 7th Purim Play Rehearsal 3:00PM
Sunday, February 8th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Sunday, February 8th Mitzvah Day 9:00AM-11:30AM
Friday, February 13th 7:30 PM Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus will give the sermon
Friday, February 20th Purim Play Rehersal 4:00PM
Friday, February 20th Tot Shabbat/Preschool Dinner
Friday, February 20th 7:30PM Shabbat Services with Mishkan T’filah, led by Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Open Discussion about new siddur in Social Hall following Service
Saturday, February 21st Purim Play Rehearsal 3:00PM
Sunday, February 22nd 4:00-7:00 Hadassah Young Women’s Event Multi Purpose Room
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, March 7th Final Purim Performance 5:30PM Call-dinner provided
Sunday, March 8th PURIM CARNIVAL & BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, March 22nd 3:00PM-5:00PM 12th Annual Interfaith Gathering - Hosted at TOS
Saturday, April 18th NIGHT AT THE RACES!  TOS Social Hall
Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat

Parashat Bo
Friday, January 30 ---5 Shevat, 5769
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Rachel Dougherty
Genocide Awareness Discussion
Saturday, January 31 --- 6 Shevat, 5769
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Adelman Baby Naming
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger

SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY
Parashat Beshalach
Friday, February 6 – 12 Shevat, 5769
6:00 pm Dinner-for-All (Grade 3)
7:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern
Saturday, February 7 – 13 Shevat, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Coleman Dougherty
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof

Parashat Yitro
Friday, February 13 – 19 Shevat, 5769
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus
Bill Lowenberger
Saturday, February 14 – 20 Shevat, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Bobbie Harley

Parashat Mishpatim
Friday, February 20 – 26 Shevat, 5769
6:15 pm Tot Shabbat
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern
Saturday, February 21 – 27 Shevat, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof

Parashat Terumah
Friday, February 27 – 3 Adar, 5769
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Sandy Berkowitz
Saturday, February 28 – 4 Adar, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky

February 1 / Shevat 7
Edward Claitman
Brother of Ann Rosenthal

Bernard Cohen
Father of Andrew Cohen

February 2 / Shevat 8
Benjamin Feldman
Father of Gerald Feldman

Bessie Rose
Mother of Elaine Rose

February 3 / Shevat 9
IIse Natalie Brunell
Mother of Linda Leavitt

February 5 / Shevat 11
Charles Laine
Brother of Isadore Laine

February 6 / Shevat 12
Beatrice Hurwitz
Mother of Barbara Harley-Hyman

February 7 / Shevat 13
Jerome Kaufman
Brother of Herb Kaufman

February 15 / Shevat 21
Joseph Karsh
Father of Ken & Ralph Karsh

Irene Pollock
Mother of James Filson

February 16 / Shevat 22
Joseph Berlin
Father of David Berlin

February 17 / Shevat 23
William Sheperd
Father of Lydi Poller

February 18 / Shevat 24
Jane Snyder
Mother of Richard Snyder

Julius Snyder
Father of Richard Snyder

February 19 / Shevat 25
Betty Schlesinger
Mother of Barbara Laine

February 21 / Shevat 27
Helen Bruckner
Mother of Richard Bruckner

Sam Poller
Father of William Poller

February 22 / Shevat 28
Michael Levy
Stepfather of Barbara Harley-Hyman

February 23 / Shevat 29
Rana Shames
Spouse of Robert Barr

February 24 / Shevat 30
Hannah Lowenberger
Mother of William Lowenberger

February 28 / Adar 4
Leonore Lifson
Spouse of Melvyn Lifson
Mother of Matthew Lifson

Leonard Rose
Father of Elaine Rose

Happy February Anniversary
5 Julia and Mitchel McCandlish
22 Renee and Richard Bruckner
Maurice Strul and Marcie Gerson
26 Lois and Joe Lebovitz
28 Deborah Cohen and Tetsuo Ogiwara

Happy February Birthdays

1 Andrew Lehman
2 Jeremy McCandlish
Martin Snow
5 Jordana Avigad
6 Carlye Mitnick
11 Jamie Eisner
12 Joshua Flieder
13 Andrew Mendelovich
14 Erin Shriber
17 Shauna Maenza
18 Gabriella Sable
22 Rebecca Auron
Rebecca Avigad
24 Madi Kraus
26 Alyssa Maenza

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

eWeekly: Jan 21, 2008

TOS eWeekly Volume 3 Issue 17, January 21st, 2008

Join Rabbi Donsky this coming Shabbat 1/23 and 1/24 as he returns to the Bima following the conclusion of his sabbatical.  On Friday evening, Rabbi Donsky will speak about, “The Legacy of Dr. King and the Hope of President Obama”

MEN’S CLUB UPDATE
Due to bad weather last week, we have had to postpone Larry Goldberg’s coronation at the Oxford Club. So let’s try again. We are going to meet at the same place at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, February 4th to crown our new president. Please attend if you can. Oh, and bring your $25 dues also.
Jeff Flieder

GENOCIDE SERVICE
On Friday, January 30th, there will be a service centered around genocide of past and present. If you would like to contribute to the service, please contact Rachel Dougherty at by January 23rd. Elsewise, your attendance would be greatly appreciated.

WOS THANK YOUS
Thank You Oneg Hosts!
The Women of Ohav Shalom would like to thank the families who have graciously volunteered their time and effort to host a Friday night Oneg this year: Krassenstein family (twice!) and the Lowenberger, Slone, Devos and Boehmke families. Thank you for participating in this mitzvah for our temple.

Do You Like to Bake Cookies? Eat Cookies? Why Not Host an Oneg?
We need you! We still have open dates that we need Oneg hosts. Please consider volunteering to host an Oneg for February 20th or 27th. Please help keep this wonderful tradition thriving and volunteer to host a Friday Night Oneg. Please e-mail or call Joni Ferrara to schedule a date: or (724) 933-3923. Volunteers (and cookies) are greatly appreciated!

NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH CITRUS SALE
It is time for the North Hills Community Outreach Fresh Citrus Sale. NHCO provides services to families to in Northern Allegheny County who are experiencing crisis, hardship or poverty. Help a neighbor in need and treat yourself by purchasing fresh, high quality citrus fruit. Large and small boxes of Florida temple oranges and ruby red Indian River grapefruit are being sold, along with honey tangerines and two specialty boxes. The Citrus Sampler contains navel oranges and grapefruit, while the Fresh Trio also contains Anjou pears. Order forms are available from Clemmy Brodsky (Team White) and you can put them in the envelopes by the sanctuary and education wing bulletin board. Order forms will are at the temple and will be included in next week’s eWeekly. (scanner isn’t working today!) Order by February 13th!

Change the World
As we turn the calendar that governs our secular lives at work and school from 2008 to 2009, it seems an appropriate time to re-evaluate our contributions to our community.  One area that seems to cry out for our attention is Tikkum Olam – repairing the world through acts of loving kindness.  While the challenges the world faces are great, (just pick up a newspaper or turn on evening news) the small steps we take as individuals and as a temple community can literally Change the World for the better.

One of the small steps we are initiating is a communal Tzedaka drive – but not just any Tzedaka drive.  Because we live in Pittsburgh we are naturally a competitive bunch – so our Tzedaka drive incorporates a contest between two teams – Team Blue – made up all persons born on or after January 1, 1990, and Team White – which includes those folks born before January 1, 1990.  Despite unfounded rumors, and the fact that Team White has selected Clemmy Brodsky as our honorary captain, the team colors are not related to the hair color of any particular team members. 

The rules of the contest are pretty simple – pennies add points to a team’s score and nickels, dimes quarters and dollars subtract points from a team’s score.  At the end of the contest (which will be on Lag B’Omer – May 12th) the team with the most points will be declared the winner and be permitted to choose the recipients of the combined collection efforts. 

Blue and White collection jugs will be strategically placed throughout the temple building during the contest.  Based on the rules for scoring points, the winning strategy is as follows:
1. Collect all the change that you can find (pockets, car consoles, couches and piggy banks are prime places to look);
2. Put the pennies in your team’s jug and the nickels dime quarters and dollars into the other team’s jug; and
3. Repeat.

We will provide periodic updates and running team scores via the e-weekly to let everyone know how their team is doing and to feed the competitive nature of the contest.  Together we can have some fun, help others through our efforts and – in some small way – Change the World.—Chip Dougherty-VP Social Action

A SPECIAL KAVOD
On Friday, February 13th, we at Temple Ohav Shalom will celebrate a great honor. Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus will give the sermon “I, Thou, and We.”.  Rabbi Lapidus is the very first person from our congregation to become a rabbi!!!  From TOS to the Pulpit!  She is the daughter of Jim and Cathy Filson. Please be sure to come and celebrate this special event.

THINK SPRING!  THINK FLOWERS!  THINK PASSOVER!
The Women of Ohav Shalom is now selling BARTONS PASSOVER CANDY and MACAROONS!  This sale is a fundraiser for Temple Ohav Shalom and we need YOUR help to make it a success!

Brochures and order forms will be put in all students and teachers mailboxes as well the Boards’ mailboxes.  If you don’t receive a brochure and would like one, just contact Debbie Joslin at 724-449-2183 or e-mail her at with your requests or any questions. Orders must be placed no later than March 1, 2009.  There will be an envelope upstairs in the Education wing to place your order forms.  Pick-up will be at Temple Ohav Shalom in mid-March.  More detailed information on the exact pick-up date will follow.  Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 sellers!

Please help the Women of Ohav Shalom make this fundraiser a success for our community.

PURIM PLAY REHEARSALS
Here are the currently scheduled Purim Play rehearsals:
Friday, February 6th 4:00PM
Saturday, February 7th 3:00-5:00PM
Friday, February 20th 4:00PM
Saturday, February 21st 3:00-5:00PM
Saturday, March 7th 5:30PM Call Time-Dinner provided

JOIN THE FUN ON VALENTINE’S DAY
The Women of Ohav Shalom invite you and yours to a Night of Dancing, Food, Wine and Fun!

Learn the Fox Trot,Jitter-Bug,Samba,Rumba and Line Dancing
It is free dance instruction!!!
Just bring an appetizer and Bring your Favorite Drink soda,wine,Beer
Be at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
In Wexford on RT.19
At 8:30 p.m.- On February 14,2009 Just call Elaine Bergstrom and Rsvp (412-358-8789)

WOS PRIVATE TOUR & CONCERT at HEINZ HALL for TOS CONGREGANTS
SATURDAY, January 31st, 8:00PM

Join the Women of Ohav Shalom for a private tour of Heinz Hall from our very own symphony and Temple member Tatjana Chamis followed by a concert featuring Tatjana and 3 of her fellow graduates of the Curtis Institute of Music

Call for tickets under Temple Ohav Shalom. Tickets range from $18-$45. Children’s tickets are $12. Call Erin at 412.392.4819

GOOD & WELFARE
We have a member in Glenshaw who cannot drive and would like to attend services. Is there anyone who can help? Please contact Laura Flieder at 724-449-2779 if you can be of service.

COMMUNITY NIGHT
Please come to TOS Community Night—THIS SATRUDAY! It is an opportunity to socialize with your friends and to learn what your fellow congregants do for a living.  You do not need to pitch your business to come.  Come for socializing.  Come for the opportunity to win some Penguin tickets.  Come to advertise your business. Come have fun and support your fellow congregants in these tough economic times. Saturday, January 24th at 7:00p.m.  For businesses that pre-register, your information will be placed into a program given to all attendees.  Call Laura Flieder at 724-449-2779 or Matt Lifson at 724-940-1080 to RSVP

12th ANNUAL INTERFAITH GATHERING
This event will be March 22nd at TOS. It is a wonderful learning experience bringing together people of all ages who may choose to attend any three of the breakout sessions of 10-12 different religions. This is the second time it has been held at our Temple and is made possible by the addition of the newly created separate spaces for the number of religions involved. More details to follow.  Clemmy, Captain, Team White

SNOW TUBING DAY
Sunday, February 8th, from 1:00-3:00OPM Wildwood Highlands, 2330 Wildwood Rd., Wildwood, PA 15091
An event sponsored by Adat Shalom, Shalom Pittsburgh, Temple Ohav Shalom and Chabad of Fox Chapel. Contact Ann Cloutier at 412.992.5255 or acloutier@UJF Pittsburgh.org with questions or to RSVP. Adults $15.95, children $14.95 (additional children $10.00) Children need to be at least 42” tall to participate, and those under 50” have to ride with an adult.

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!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, January 24th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Saturday, January 24th 7:00 PM TOS Community Night
Sunday, January 25th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Sunday, January 25th 11:30am – Ozrim Meeting
Sunday, January 25th 1:00-4:00PM Mahj Jong
Friday, January 30th 7:30 PM – Genocide Awareness Shabbat
Sunday, February 1st 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Friday, February 6th First Friday Dinner, Grade 3
Friday, February 6th Purim Play Rehearsal 4:00PM
Saturday, February 7th Purim Play Rehearsal 3:00PM
Sunday, February 8th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Friday, February 13th 7:30 PM Rabbi Lauren Filson Lapidus will give the sermon
Friday, February 20th Purim Play Rehersal 4:00PM
Friday, February 20th 7:30PM Shabbat Services with Mishkan T’filah, led by Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Open Discussion about new siddur in Social Hall following Service
Saturday, February 21st Purim Play Rehearsal 3:00PM
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, March 7th Final Purim Performance 5:30PM Call-dinner provided
Sunday, March 8th PURIM CARNIVAL & BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, March 22nd 12th Annual Interfaith Gathering - Hosted at TOS
Saturday, April 18th NIGHT AT THE RACES!  TOS Social Hall
Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat

Schedule of Worship Services for January
Parashat Vaera
Friday, January 23--- 27 Tevet, 5769
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Shara Taylor
Saturday, January 24 --- 28 Tevet, 5769
9:00AM-9:45AM Special Needs Shabbat with Rabbi Donsky
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky
Parashat Bo
Friday, January 30 ---5 Shevat, 5769
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Marshal Auron
Genocide Awareness Discussion
Saturday, January 31 --- 6 Shevat, 5769
10:00am Shabbat Moring Service
Adelman Baby Naming
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger

Friday, January 16, 2009

eWeekly: Jan 14, 2008

TOS eWeekly Volume 3 Issue 16, January 14th, 2008

Please note that the temple offices are closed January 19th for the Martin Luther King holiday.

A SPECIAL KAVOD
On Friday, February 13th, we at Temple Ohav Shalom will celebrate a great honor. Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus will give the sermon “I, Thou, and We.”.  Rabbi Lapidus is the very first person from our congregation to become a rabbi!!!  From TOS to the Pulpit!  She is the daughter of Jim and Cathy Filson. Please be sure to come and celebrate this special event.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Temple Family:
I hope all of you had a wonderful Holiday and are looking forward to the New Year.  This is my first message to the congregation since becoming president a little over two months ago and I am in the process of learning what the duties and responsibilities of this office entail.  I am very pleased that since November every position on the Board of Directors of our Temple has been filled.  The congregation has answered the Board’s call for help.  For the first time since I have been a member of this Temple (over a decade) an election was held with ballots sent out to the membership.  This election was for an At-Large Director and over 140 votes were cast.  I want to congratulate Rob Sapinkopf on becoming a Director of our board. I also want to welcome Chip Dougherty as VP of social action, Jeff Flieder as Executive VP of Membership and Larry Goldberg, our new Men’s Club President.  I also want to thank Bill Lowenberger for agreeing to chair the Leadership Development/Election Committee and Cheryl Bradshaw and Mark Pizov for serving with him.  It surprised me to learn how much time and effort was necessary to make this election possible.  I also want to thank Martin Greenberg for his hard work as much of the oversight of this process under our By-Laws falls on the Treasurer.

The Board is in the process of reacting and responding to many of the suggestions made at the November Q&A session and I will report on our progress soon.  We are planning what I believe are exciting events and programs for our membership which require your support and participation in order to be successful and to continue.  I look forward to spending time with all of you in the New Year.

Ralph

THINK SPRING! THINK FLOWERS! THINK PASSOVER!
The Women of Ohav Shalom is now selling BARTONS PASSOVER CANDY and MACAROONS!  This sale is a fundraiser for Temple Ohav Shalom and we need YOUR help to make it a success
Brochures and order forms will be put in all students and teachers mailboxes as well the Boards’ mailboxes.  If you don’t receive a brochure and would like one, just contact Debbie Joslin at 724-449-2183 or e-mail her at with your requests or any questions. Orders must be placed no later than March 1, 2009.  There will be an envelope upstairs in the Education wing to place your order forms.  Pick-up will be at Temple Ohav Shalom in mid-March.  More detailed information on the exact pick-up date will follow.  Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 sellers!

Please help the Women of Ohav Shalom make this fundraiser a success for our community.

PRIVATE TOUR & CONCERT at HEINZ HALL for TOS CONGREGANTS
Saturday January 31st, 8:00PM (corrected date)
Join the Women of Ohav Shalom for a private tour of Heinz Hall from our very own symphony and Temple member Tatjana Chamis followed by a concert featuring Tatjana and 3 of her fellow graduates of the Curtis Institute of Music

Call for tickets under Temple Ohav Shalom. Tickets range from $18-$45. Children’s tickets are $12. Call Erin at 412.392.4819

Change the World
As we turn the calendar that governs our secular lives at work and school from 2008 to 2009, it seems an appropriate time to re-evaluate our contributions to our community.  One area that seems to cry out for our attention is Tikkum Olam – repairing the world through acts of loving kindness.  While the challenges the world faces are great, (just pick up a newspaper or turn on evening news) the small steps we take as individuals and as a temple community can literally Change the World for the better.

One of the small steps we are initiating is a communal Tzedaka drive – but not just any Tzedaka drive.  Because we live in Pittsburgh we are naturally a competitive bunch – so our Tzedaka drive incorporates a contest between two teams – Team Blue – made up all persons born on or after January 1, 1990, and Team White – which includes those folks born before January 1, 1990.  Despite unfounded rumors, and the fact that Team White has selected Clemmy Brodsky as our honorary captain, the team colors are not related to the hair color of any particular team members. 

The rules of the contest are pretty simple – pennies add points to a team’s score and nickels, dimes quarters and dollars subtract points from a team’s score.  At the end of the contest (which will be on Lag B’Omer – May 12th) the team with the most points will be declared the winner and be permitted to choose the recipients of the combined collection efforts. 

Blue and White collection jugs will be strategically placed throughout the temple building during the contest.  Based on the rules for scoring points, the winning strategy is as follows:

1. Collect all the change that you can find (pockets, car consoles, couches and piggy banks are prime places to look);
2. Put the pennies in your team’s jug and the nickels dime quarters and dollars into the other team’s jug; and
3. Repeat.

We will provide periodic updates and running team scores via the e-weekly to let everyone know how their team is doing and to feed the competitive nature of the contest.  Together we can have some fun, help others through our efforts and – in some small way – Change the World.—Chip Dougherty-VP Social Action

GOOD & WELFARE
We have a member in Glenshaw who cannot drive and would like to attend services. Is there anyone who can help? Please contact Laura Flieder at 724-449-2779 if you can be of service.

FISCAL YEAR STATEMENTS
This week the calendar year statements for tax purposes for your temple account and capital campaign account were mailed! If you do NOT receive them by Saturday, please let Elliot know!

RECYCLING BIN
Many of you have raised the issue of the difficulty of opening our ABITI recycling bin. Like other companies, they are in a cash crunch and had to cancel an order for 490 new bins. However, they will be re-deploying bins they have in the community. When they find one for us, they will get it here, but it may be awhile. In the meantime, if you need help with the bins, ask me or someone else at the temple when you come by to make a drop—Elliot

MEMBERSHIP
Please come to TOS Community Night.  It is an opportunity to socialize with your friends and to learn what your fellow congregants do for a living.  You do not need to pitch your business to come.  Come for socializing.  Come for the opportunity to win some Penguin tickets.  Come to advertise your business. Come have fun and support your fellow congregants in these tough economic times. Saturday, January 24th at 7:00p.m.  For businesses that pre-register, your information will be placed into a program given to all attendees.  Call Laura Flieder at 724-449-2779 or Matt Lifson at 724-940-1080 to RSVP

12th ANNUAL INTERFAITH GATHERING
This event will be March 12th at TOS. It is a wonderful learning experience bringing together people of all ages who may choose to attend any three of the breakout sessions of 10-12 different religions. This is the second time it has been held at our Temple and is made possible by the addition of the newly created separate spaces for the number of religions involved. More details to follow.  Clemmy, Captain, Team White

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS
The AJL is seeking Teen Leaders to participate in the Teen Leadership Study Tour to Israel this Summer.  If you are a current 9-11th grade student and are a leader in your community this is the trip for you.  You will spend three weeks in Israel, working on your leadership skills, seeing Israel and spending one full week in an Israeli host family’s home.  When you return, teens from Pittsburgh will host the Israeli teens here.  If you are interested in more information or to receive an application please email or .  The next open house will be January 11, 2009 at 4:30pm. This program is sponsored by AJL and the UJF’s Partnership 2000 program.

Are you interested in spending an amazing summer in Boston?  Brandeis University offers two tracks of studying and growing together with other teens from around the country.  Check out http://www.brandeis.edu/genesis/ for more information about the genesis program or http://www.brandeis.edu/bima/ to learn more about the Jewish arts program at Brandeis.

Has this past year given your teen the political bug? If so, Panim is a great way to continue that interest over the summer.  In addition to the Jewish Civics/Panim program offered during the year at J-SITE, Panim offers two summer opportunities:

PanimWorks: DC JAM, on the campus of The George Washington University, is a leadership training program for teens passionate about politics, community service, activism, and Judaism. Become a leader in the political world and the Jewish community today! Learn about key issues impacting the U.S. and the world through interactions with leading U.S. policymakers and experts, while exploring the connection between Judaism and advocacy. Participate in meaningful hands-on service projects, while earning community service-learning hours. Develop the skills to pioneer change and impact the issues you care about. Two 2-week sessions or a four week session (including a bonus opportunity of a placement in DC agency) will be offered for students currently in grades 10-12.  http://www.dcjam.org

Contact: Reisa Shanaman 301-770-5070, x 217 or

PanimWorks: Southwest is a cultural exchange and community service program on a Native American Reservation in the American Southwest. Make a difference as you live in rustic accommodations on a Native American reservation, interacting with members of the Zuni and Hopi Nations while working together to promote positive change. This trip in the majestic Southwest includes hands-on service projects as well as outdoor recreational activities. Make lifelong friends and learn about the ethical values that define Jewish life while earning up to 45 community service-learning hours. Three sessions will be offered for students currently in grades 9-12.  http://www.panimworks.org

Contact: Hershel Cohen 301-770-5070, x209 or

Contact Temple members through our website!
If you are registered on http://www.Templeohavshalom.org, you can easily contact another registered member via email without knowing his or her email address. Simply login to the site, and click the link for “Members” at the very top of the screen.  Once there, you will see the membership list with a button labeled “EMAIL” that will open a new message dialogue.

While you’re there, why not update your profile? Click “Your Control Panel” at the top, and update your information, and even add a photo of yourself or your family!
And of course, if you aren’t registered on the site yet…why not?

SNOW TUBING DAY
Sunday, February 8th, from 1:00-3:00OPM Wildwood Highlands, 2330 Wildwood Rd., Wildwood, PA 15091

An event sponsored by Adat Shalom, Shalom Pittsburgh, Temple Ohav Shalom and Chabad of Fox Chapel. Contact Ann Cloutier at 412.992.5255 or acloutier@UJF Pittsburgh.org with questions or to RSVP. Adults $15.95, children $14.95 (additional children $10.00) Children need to be at least 42” tall to participate, and those under 50” have to ride with an adult.

URJ Summer Camp in The Middle of The Winter

Join members of our Pittsburgh Area Reform Congregations for a Shabbat afternoon
of URJ Summer Camp in The Middle of The Winter

A URJ sleep-away camp experience is a unique, fun way to help your son or daughter cultivate an independent sense of self, along with a proud Jewish identity.  The Reform Movement Camps offer your child an invaluable opportunity to discover the joys of living Judaism as part of a warm, spirited, and diverse community. In a safe, scenic, natural environment, surrounded by nurturing and empowering role models, he or she will master a variety of new skills, and grow in confidence and maturity.

Saturday, January 24, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

We will be joined by URJ Camp Harlam Staff as we share in team building activities, camp Torah activities, a song session, and camp comfort food.

We will watch camp videos, ask questions about camp, talk about scholarships and consider how your child can join thousands of Reform Jewish children at URJ Camps. This is a perfect family activity for families with children in 1st-6th Grades.

Whether you are considering camp for this summer, next summer or beyond, we want you to taste camp now… in the middle of the winter.

RSVP to by January 19.

MEMBERSHIP
Please come to TOS Community Night.  It is an opportunity to socialize with your friends and to learn what your fellow congregants do for a living.  You do not need to pitch your business to come.  Come for socializing.  Come for the opportunity to win some Penguin tickets.  Come to advertise your business. Come have fun and support your fellow congregants in these tough economic times. Saturday, January 24th at 7:00p.m.  For businesses that pre-register, your information will be placed into a program given to all attendees.  Call Laura Flieder at 724-449-2779 or Matt Lifson at 724-940-1080 to RSVP

SUPERBOWL FUNDRAISER
The Annual TOS Super Bowl Fundraiser is on!  Tickets are $10 and $20 each.  Half the proceeds of the fundraiser goes to the Temple and the other half is paid out.  Members will receive a phone call about purchasing tickets.  If you have not been contacted or have any questions about the Super Bowl Fundraiser, please contact Brian Kline (412) 487-4927.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, January 14th 7:30PM Men’s Club—Gracies-Oxford Club

Thursday, January 15th 7:30 PM Temple Youth Committee

Friday, January 16th TOT SHABBAT Dinner 6:15 Services 6:45PM

7:30PM Shabbat Services with Mishkan T’filah Tifani Katof, Student Cantor

Saturday, January 17th 9:30 B’nai Mitzvah Workshop, Services at 10:00AM

Sunday, January 18th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew

Sunday, January 18th TOS Mitzvah Day

Tuesday, January 20th 5:45pm – LL Committee Meeting – Social Hall

Saturday, January 24th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM

Saturday, January 24th 7:00 PM TOS Community Night

Sunday, January 25th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew

Sunday, January 25th 11:30am – Ozrim Meeting

Sunday, January 25th 1:00-4:00PM Mahj Jong

Friday, January 30th 7:30 PM – Genocide Awareness Shabbat

Sunday, February 1st 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew

Friday, February 6th First Friday Dinner, Grade 3

Sunday, February 8th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew

Friday, February 13th 7:30 PM Rabbi Lauren Filson Lapidus will give the sermon

Friday, February 20th 7:30PM Shabbat Services with Mishkan T’filah, led by Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof

Open Discussion about new siddur in Social Hall following Service

Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee

Sunday, March 22nd 12th Annual Interfaith Gathering - Hosted at TOS

Saturday, April 18th NIGHT AT THE RACES!  TOS Social Hall

Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat

Schedule of Worship

Services for January

Parashat Shemot

Friday, January 16 --- 20 Tevet, 5769

6:15pm Tot Shabbat

7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern

Using Mishkan T’Filah

Saturday, January 17 --- 21 Tevet, 5769

10:00am Shabbat Morning Service

Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern

Parashat Vaera

Friday, January 23--- 27 Tevet, 5769

7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Rabbi Donsky & Shara Taylor

Saturday, January 24 --- 28 Tevet, 5769

9:00AM-9:45AM Special Needs Shabbat with Rabbi Donsky

10:00am Shabbat Morning Service

Rabbi Donsky

Parashat Bo

Friday, January 30 ---5 Shevat, 5769

7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Rabbi Donsky & Marshal Auron

Genocide Awareness Discussion

Saturday, January 31 --- 6 Shevat, 5769

10:00am Shabbat Moring Service

Adelman Baby Naming

Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

eWeekly: Jan 7, 2009

TOS eWeekly Volume 3 Issue 15, January 7th, 2008

Parashat Vayechi

(for the complete text on this weeks portion, go to http://urj.org/torah/ )

FIRST FRIDAY DINNER THIS FRIDAY!
This Friday is our First Friday Dinner, led by the Kitah Daled 4th Grade.  Some clarifications:  A-M should bring a side dish for 10, N-Z a dessert. Cost is $18 (not $16—what kind of Jewish number is $16?) Please be sure to let us know if you are attending. Email or call Elliot at 412-369-0900 ext. 10.

Meditation & Torah Study
On Saturday, January 10th, Tifani Katof will lead a Yoga Meditation Service from 10:00-11, and a Torah Service and Study from 11:00-11:40AM.  Have fun and study in the same service!  No double reverse lotus positions will be required!

SNOW TUBING DAY
Sunday, February 8th, from 1:00-3:00OPM Wildwood Highlands, 2330 Wildwood Rd., Wildwood, PA 15091
An event sponsored by Adat Shalom, Shalom Pittsburgh, Temple Ohav Shalom and Chabad of Fox Chapel. Contact Ann Cloutier at 412.992.5255 or acloutier@UJF Pittsburgh.org with questions or to RSVP. Adults $15.95, children $14.95 (additional children $10.00)

Men’s Club Update
As many of you are probably aware, a few months ago I took over the position of Executive Vice President of Member Services on the temple board. At that time I decided that I needed to find a new President for the Men’s club and I am very happy to announce the Larry Goldberg has agreed to take over this position and lead the Men’s club to fame and glory. In the interest of starting off Larry’s term as President on a high note, the Men’s Club will be have a coronation ceremony next Wednesday (January 14th) night at Gracies at the Oxford Club in Wexford at 7:30 PM In addition to bringing your smiling faces, I would also greatly appreciate it if you could bring your $25 dues for the year. Hope to see lots of you there.
Jeff Flieder

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS
The AJL is seeking Teen Leaders to participate in the Teen Leadership Study Tour to Israel this Summer.  If you are a current 9-11th grade student and are a leader in your community this is the trip for you.  You will spend three weeks in Israel, working on your leadership skills, seeing Israel and spending one full week in an Israeli host family’s home.  When you return, teens from Pittsburgh will host the Israeli teens here.  If you are interested in more information or to receive an application please email or .  The next open house will be January 11, 2009 at 4:30pm. This program is sponsored by AJL and the UJF’s Partnership 2000 program.

Are you interested in spending an amazing summer in Boston?  Brandeis University offers two tracks of studying and growing together with other teens from around the country.  Check out http://www.brandeis.edu/genesis/ for more information about the genesis program or http://www.brandeis.edu/bima/ to learn more about the Jewish arts program at Brandeis.

Has this past year given your teen the political bug? If so, Panim is a great way to continue that interest over the summer.  In addition to the Jewish Civics/Panim program offered during the year at J-SITE, Panim offers two summer opportunities:

PanimWorks: DC JAM, on the campus of The George Washington University, is a leadership training program for teens passionate about politics, community service, activism, and Judaism. Become a leader in the political world and the Jewish community today! Learn about key issues impacting the U.S. and the world through interactions with leading U.S. policymakers and experts, while exploring the connection between Judaism and advocacy. Participate in meaningful hands-on service projects, while earning community service-learning hours. Develop the skills to pioneer change and impact the issues you care about. Two 2-week sessions or a four week session (including a bonus opportunity of a placement in DC agency) will be offered for students currently in grades 10-12.  http://www.dcjam.org
Contact: Reisa Shanaman 301-770-5070, x 217 or

PanimWorks: Southwest is a cultural exchange and community service program on a Native American Reservation in the American Southwest. Make a difference as you live in rustic accommodations on a Native American reservation, interacting with members of the Zuni and Hopi Nations while working together to promote positive change. This trip in the majestic Southwest includes hands-on service projects as well as outdoor recreational activities. Make lifelong friends and learn about the ethical values that define Jewish life while earning up to 45 community service-learning hours. Three sessions will be offered for students currently in grades 9-12.  http://www.panimworks.org
Contact: Hershel Cohen 301-770-5070, x209 or

Contact Temple members through our website!
If you are registered on http://www.Templeohavshalom.org, you can easily contact another registered member via email without knowing his or her email address. Simply login to the site, and click the link for “Members” at the very top of the screen.  Once there, you will see the membership list with a button labeled “EMAIL” that will open a new message dialogue.

While you’re there, why not update your profile? Click “Your Control Panel” at the top, and update your information, and even add a photo of yourself or your family!

And of course, if you aren’t registered on the site yet…why not?

URJ Summer Camp in The Middle of The Winter
Join members of our Pittsburgh Area Reform Congregations for a Shabbat afternoon
of URJ Summer Camp in The Middle of The Winter
A URJ sleep-away camp experience is a unique, fun way to help your son or daughter cultivate an independent sense of self, along with a proud Jewish identity.  The Reform Movement Camps offer your child an invaluable opportunity to discover the joys of living Judaism as part of a warm, spirited, and diverse community. In a safe, scenic, natural environment, surrounded by nurturing and empowering role models, he or she will master a variety of new skills, and grow in confidence and maturity.
Saturday, January 24, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh
We will be joined by URJ Camp Harlam Staff as we share in team building activities, camp Torah activities, a song session, and camp comfort food.
We will watch camp videos, ask questions about camp, talk about scholarships and consider how your child can join thousands of Reform Jewish children at URJ Camps. This is a perfect family activity for families with children in 1st-6th Grades.
Whether you are considering camp for this summer, next summer or beyond, we want you to taste camp now… in the middle of the winter.
RSVP to by January 19.
Download the flyer here.

The Caring that is Beyond Curing: A Torah Perspective on Quality of Life and Patient Autonomy
with Rabbi Dr. Moshe Tendler
Sponsored by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation Tuesday January 27th at 7:00PM in the Squirrel Hill Jewish Community Center-Katz Auditorium. Open to the public.

NITE AT THE RACES!
Please attend a Nite at the Races Fundraising meeting this Sunday January 11th at 9:30am in the Multi-Purpose Room.  In order for this fundraiser to be a huge success we need everyone’s help therefore we are looking for lots of volunteers to help out!!!  If you have any questions please contact Amy Covell at or at 724-772-8117!

MEMBERSHIP
Please come to TOS Community Night.  It is an opportunity to socialize with your friends and to learn what your fellow congregants do for a living.  You do not need to pitch your business to come.  Come for socializing.  Come for the opportunity to win some Penguin tickets.  Come to advertise your business. Come have fun and support your fellow congregants in these tough economic times. Saturday, January 24th at 7:00p.m.  For businesses that pre-register, your information will be placed into a program given to all attendees.  Call Laura Flieder at 724-449-2779 or Matt Lifson at 724-940-1080 to RSVP

SUPERBOWL FUNDRAISER
The Annual TOS Super Bowl Fundraiser is on!  Tickets are $10 and $20 each.  Half the proceeds of the fundraiser goes to the Temple and the other half is paid out.  Members will receive a phone call about purchasing tickets.  If you are not contacted or have any questions about the Super Bowl Fundraiser, please contact Brian Kline (412) 487-4927.

Culture Alert!
Temple member Tatjana Mead Chamis invites the TOS community to a chamber music concert she is participating in at Chatham University on Sunday January 11th. She and 3 fellow alumni of the Curtis Institute of Music will perform. Call 412-365-1679. Tatjana is an associate principal violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony.

Genocide Awareness Shabbat
As members of the human race and the Jewish community we must stand up and speak when innocent people are being murdered. Within the past century, genocide has occurred for different reasons in different areas, but we have yet to learn from this history, for it continues to repeat itself. Join us on January 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM as we discuss past genocides and pray that the current genocide in Darfur region of the Sudan will be the last.  For more information please contact Rachel Dougherty I am launching a postcard drive. All you must do is complete a postcard that will be sent to Washington D.C. in time for the inauguration to urge the Obama administration to take humanitarian action in Darfur. They are located in the education wing. Please fill out a postcard when you find a spare second. Postage will be taken care of. Thanks.

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!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, January 9th First Friday Dinner 4th grade – 6pm dinner; 7pm services
Saturday, January 10th 9:30AM Bar Mitzvah Workshop followed by Yoga/Meditation Services
11-11:40AM is Torah Service & Study
Sunday, January 11th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:30AM Social Hall– Fundraising Committee meeting for Nite at the Races
Wednesday, January 14th 7:30PM Men’s Club—Gracies-Oxford Club
Thursday, January 15th 7:30 PM Temple Youth Committee
Friday, January 16th 7:30PM Shabbat Services with Mishkan T’filah Tifani Katof, Student Cantor –
Sunday, January 18th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Sunday, January 18th TOS Mitzvah Day
Tuesday, January 20th 5:45pm – LL Committee Meeting – Social Hall
Friday, January 23rd Tot Shabbat – 6:15pm service; 7pm dinner
Saturday, January 24th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Saturday, January 24th 7:00 PM TOS Community Night
Sunday, January 25th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Sunday, January 25th 11:30am – Ozrim Meeting
Sunday, January 25th 1:00-4:00PM Mahj Jong
Friday, January 30th 7:30 PM – Genocide Awareness Shabbat
Sunday, February 1st 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Sunday, February 8th 8:45am-9:30am – Adult Ed Hebrew
Friday, February 20th 7:30PM Shabbat Services with Mishkan T’filah, led by Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Open Discussion about new siddur in Social Hall following Service
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Sunday, March 22nd Interfaith Community Meeting Temple Ohav Shalom-Details Coming!
Saturday, April 18th NIGHT AT THE RACES!  TOS Social Hall
Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat

Schedule of Worship Services for January
Parashat Vayechi
Friday, January 9 --- 13 Tevet, 5769
6:00pm FIRST FRIDAY DINNER—4th Grade
7:00pm Friday Family Service
Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern
Saturday, January 10 --- 14 Tevet, 5769
10:00-11:00 AM—Yoga & Meditation
11-11:40AM is Torah Service & Study
Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern
Parashat Shemot
Friday, January 16 --- 20 Tevet, 5769
6:15pm Tot Shabbat
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern
Using Mishkan T’Filah
Saturday, January 17 --- 21 Tevet, 5769
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern
Parashat Vaera
Friday, January 23--- 27 Tevet, 5769
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Shara Taylor
Saturday, January 24 --- 28 Tevet, 5769
9:00AM-9:45AM Special Needs Shabbat with Rabbi Donsky
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky
Parashat Bo
Friday, January 30 ---5 Shevat, 5769
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Marshal Auron
Genocide Awareness Discussion
Saturday, January 31 --- 6 Shevat, 5769
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Adelman Baby Naming
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger