Friday, February 27, 2009

eWeekly: Feb 25, 2009

SING, SING, SING!!!  1st Musical Service/Song Leader Audition

Dear Friends,

We are a congregation that loves to sing!  Every Sunday morning and Tuesday afternoon our school services are filled with song.  This is such a blessing; as many of the congregations that I visited during my sabbatical were not singing congregations. 

This coming Erev Shabbat at 7:30 PM, the first of our local candidates for our Service/Song leader position, Ms. Nikki Avershal will join me on the Bima. And, you are very much invited to join us and hear for yourself and then meet Nikki at the Oneg Shabbat.  On March, 13th also at 7:30 PM, we will welcome, Ms. Michele Gray-Schaffer, a second local candidate, to our Bima, so please mark this date on your calendar, as well.

Last Friday evening we once again tried-out the new reform siddur, Mishkan T’filah, (Sanctuary/Tabernacle of Prayer).  Using our 30 copies plus another 20 we borrowed from Rodef Shalom in Oakland, we enjoyed a spirit, kavvanah (intention)-filled service. During the Oneg Shabbat, Maury Locke and I led what turned out to be an overwhelmingly positive discussion of the new siddur, the contents of which was recently reported to the Board. Stay tuned for more opportunities to experience the siddur in the weeks and months ahead as we continue to try it out before any final decision is made.

B’shalom,
Rabbi Art Donsky<

OUR MUSICAL FUTURE:  TWO IMPORTANT FRIDAY EVENING SERVICES

During the past several months, under the leadership of Maury Locke, the Spiritual Enrichment Committee has been quite busy considering a variety of options for cantorial/service leading after our student cantor’s tenure, Tifani Katof), concludes in June.  In addition to considering another student cantors (interviews take place in New York on March 22nd), we have two current candidates who are available to “audition” for us on two separate Friday evenings.  It is critically important that as many members of the congregation as possible join us for these two auditions.

- Nikki Avershal, is soon to be graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. For the past three years while at Pitt she has served as the Song leader/Service Leader for the college students reform services including High Holy Day services. During the past two years Nikki has been the President of the VOCOLS, a Hillel-sponsored acappella group that sings throughout the city.  Besides playing guitar, she is also a keyboardist and singer with Vindel, a local musical ensemble. She currently teaches music on Sundays at Beth Shalom in the city. She is a fluent Hebrew speaker (one Israeli parent).  Ms. Avershal will lead services on Friday, February 27th at 7:30 PM with Rabbi Donsky.
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- Michelle Gray-Schaffer, is a local candidate who is just a few months away from being accredited as a Cantor by the American Conference of Cantors (the professional association for reform cantors). Michelle is currently one of our Hebrew and Religious teachers and filled in for the rabbi with guitar while he was on sabbatical helping on Sundays and Tuesdays to facilitate services for our school program.  She served as a Cantorial Soloist at Tree of Life in the city (Conservative) and at Rodef Shalom.  Ms. Gray-Schaffer will audition on Friday, March 13th at 7:30 PM leading services alongside Rabbi Donsky.

For more information about these candidates and the cantorial student auditions in New York, feel free to contact Maury Locke or Rabbi Donsky.

DRIVEWAY COURTESY

Drivers, please drive slowly in the parking lot and especially the driveway, at the top where it curves! There have been some near misses—it is a sharp turn!

THINK SPRING!  THINK FLOWERS!  THINK PASSOVER!

LAST WEEK!  ORDERS MUST BE IN BY FRIDAY!

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.  Candy can be paid for when it is picked up and checks should be made out to Women of Ohav Shalom.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 sellers!

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

FIRST FRIDAY DINNER—MARCH 6th

Our next First Friday dinner is next week, March 6th.  A-M families bring a side dish, N-Z bring dessert. Kitah Bet (2nd Grade) are hosting this dinner. Please RSVP to Elliot or call.

NOTE:  Parents, we have had problems with unsupervised children during dinners. The upstairs education wing and the downstairs education wing are off limits to unsupervised children. They should remain within the social hall. Thanks for helping.

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 with lots of help from our parents and teens.  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! The Purim Carnival, sponsored by the Women of Ohav Shalom, is Sunday, March 8, 2009.  At the carnival, we will be having a basket raffle to raise money for our school.  You have until Tuesday, March 3rd, to bring in your baskets. Suggested basket themes are as follows:

Kindergarten – Webkinz
1st Grade – Cartoons / Disney
2nd Grade – Pittsburgh
3rd Grade – Arts and Crafts
4th Grade – Sports

TOS CHIDON TEAM

The TOS Chidon Team did a terrific job & placed fourth in the Israel Competition this past Sunday at Rodef Shalom. The team consisted of two sixth grade students : Fabiana Chamis & Rachael Harrison and three fifth grade students: Rebecca Auron, Jessica Hertzberg & Leah Popkin. Fifth grade Religious School teacher, Max Nurnberger was the team’s coach. Also attending were Matthew Weis, Jamie Eisner, Jackie Bradshaw, Ariel & Benjamin Chamis along with Jason and Jeffrey Hertzberg who came to cheer on the team, compete for audience prizes and participate in a sing-a-long. Mazel Tov to the team!
Thanks so much,

Kristi

Bar Mitzvah Project:  Play It Forward Musical Instrument Donation and Re-use

Coleman Dougherty, one of our Temple Ohav Shalom B’nai Mitzvah students, has started the Play it Forward musical instrument donation and re-use program.  In reflecting on what to do for his mitzvah project, Coleman naturally thought about the things that were important to him personally and how they impacted his quality of life.  His passion for music and the place that it occupies in his daily routine led him to consider that some kids who might want to learn to play an instrument may not have access to one. 
Play It Forward is a program designed to match up gently-used instruments with budding young musicians.  Coleman is asking you to search your closets for any instrument that you have that is no longer serving a need in your home.  The instruments will be re-furbished and initial donations will be dedicated to Hope Academy of East Liberty and the Afro-American Music Institute of Homewood – 2 deserving local organizations that Coleman has identified.  Children who would not otherwise be able to pursue their love of music will be given an opportunity to do so – thanks to your generous tax-deductible donation. 

Please join us March 7, 2000 from noon – 4 pm for Play It Forward’s instrument collection at Construction Junction.  Even if you don’t have an instrument to donate, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of fun and musical entertainment to help kick of this pilot program.

You can reach Play It Forward by e-mail at or by phone at 412-487-8191.  We will also accept instruments and sheet music at an alternate time if you are unavailable on this date.

SAVE THE DATE – SAVE THE DATE – SAVE THE DATE – SAVE THE DATE

A Thank You Celebration for Our Cantorial Intern: Tifani Katof

Friday, May 15th at 7:30 PM, we will join together and celebrate our Cantorial Intern, Tifani Katof.  Our special guest on evening to help with the celebration will be Rabbi Mark Mahler, from Temple Emanuel of the South Hills.  Rabbi Mahler was Tifani’s rabbi growing up in Upper St. Clair.  Besides being a talented orator, Rabbi Mahler is an accomplished guitarist.  So save this date on your calendar for what will surely be a joyous Kabbalat Shabbat experience.

TEMPLE DONATIONS

Did you know there are many different ways to donate to the temple? Over 12 different funds are established for donations in honor or in memory of a loved one or for any special occasion. Donation form is attached to this eWeekly.

SOCIAL ACTION: VOLUNTEER…YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

2009 FAMILY VOLUNTEER MISSIONS IN NEW ORLEANS

Be part of a social action experience that is educational, spiritual and fun. Volunteer Expeditions (http://www.volunteerexpeditions.org) has planned two missions to New Orleans for families (children 12 and up). 

Do good while having fun.  Enjoy the culture of New Orleans while engaging in mitzvah projects that will benefit those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Included are all land arrangements:
- Private transportation
- Trip host
- Accommodations
- Tours of Jewish New Orleans
- Volunteer experiences
- Outstanding speakers who explain the city culture and challenges
- Breakfast and lunch and dinner each day (one dinner on your own)
- Mitzvah projects

October 18-22, (5 days/4 nights) $995 per person

November 22- 25, (4 days/3 nights) $795 per person. Well known Jewish Educator Sharon Morton will accompany this trip.

Trips are based on double occupancy.  Special pricing is available for families of 4 or more. For information or to plan a group trip, contact Patti Vile, 847-835-1142

AN EVENING AT THE RACES!

We’ve started selling horses for our fundraiser, “An Evening at the Races” on Tuesday’s and Sunday’s.  Don’t be left out horses are only $10.00 each and are first come, first serve!  Also if anyone would like to donate a product or service for the Silent Auction please contact Amy Covell at or (724) 772-8117.  We are in need of Silent Auction items!

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.  Candy can be paid for when it is picked up and checks should be made out to Women of Ohav Shalom.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 sellers!

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

TASTE OF JUDAISM

Introduction to Judaism is a hands-on course that teaches beginners about the basics of Jewish history, thought and practice. The class runs 23 weeks and presents a mix of study, discussion and practical experiences designed for all interested in exploring a Jewish life for themselves--interfaith couples and/or non-Jews considering
conversion.

Taught by several Reform Rabbis form the Greater Pittsburgh area, Introduction to Judaism could be right for you. Completion of the course is only one part of the journey to Judaism for those who are considering conversion. Please speak with your Rabbi about registration. Every participant must be sponsored by a local Rabbi.

Classes are held on Thursdays at 7-9 PM at Rodef Shalom Congregation beginning on May 7, 2009 and continuing through October. Travel plans should not stop you from registering for the class.

TOS BLOOD DRIVE

Did you know that Central Blood Bank must see over 725 donors’ everyday in order to meet the needs of patients in local hospitals?  Your donation will help ensure that blood is there when a local patient needs blood to recover from an accident or illness. We will have a blood drive from 9:00Am – 3:00AM during the Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 8th!  Please give blood.  Please logon to http://www.centralbloodbank.org and enter sponsor code G0020019 or call Peggy Jopling at 724-935-4902 to schedule your lifesaving appointment. You an also sign up outside the Sanctuary.

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, February 27th 5:30PM-8:30PM Hillel Friday Night Lights
Saturday, February 28th 2:00PM Purim Play Rehearsal
Sunday, March 1st TOS Camp Day 9:00-11:30AM
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM First Friday Family Dinner Kitah Bet
Saturday, March 7th 5:00PM Final Purim Rehearsal (Dinner provided for Cast!) TIME CHANGE!
Saturday, March 7th “Schmaltz: A Greased Purim” 7 PM – Our Purim Shpiel!
Sunday, March 8th PURIM CARNIVAL & BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, March 14th 9:30 AM B’Nai Mitzvah Workshop
Sunday, March 15th 1:00-4:00 PM Mah Jong
Friday, March 20th 6:15 PM Tot Shabbat
Sunday, March 29th 3:00PM-5:00PM 12th Annual Interfaith Gathering - Hosted at TOS-NEW DATE
Tuesday, March 31st 5:30 Pm B’nai Mitzvah Workshop—PARENT’S ONLY!
Saturday, April 4th 9:30 AM B’Nai Mitzvah Workshop
Saturday, April 18th NIGHT AT THE RACES!  TOS Social Hall
Friday, May 15th 7:30Pm Shabbat honoring Tifani Katof Guest rabbi: Rabbi Mark Mahler

SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY

Parashat Mishpatim

Parashat Terumah
Friday, February 27 – 3 Adar, 5769
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky
Nicki Avershal (audition)

Saturday, February 28 – 4 Adar, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky

SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES FOR MARCH

Parashat Tetzaveh
Friday, March 6 – 10 Adar, 5769
6:00 pm Dinner-for-All
7:00 pm First Friday Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern
Saturday, March 7 – 11 Adar, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
7:00pm Purim Play

Parashat Ki Tissa
Friday, March 13 - 17Adar, 5769
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Michelle Gray-Schaffer (audition)
Saturday, March 14 – 18 Adar, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger

Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
Friday, March 20 – 24 Adar, 5769
6:15 pm Tot Shabbat
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof, Cantorial Intern
Saturday, March 21 – 25 Adar, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Gibbs
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof

Parashat Vayikra
Friday, March 27 – 2 Nissan, 5769
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Bobbie Harley
Saturday, March 28 – 3 Nissan, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Brett Rodgers
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger

Happy March Birthdays

1 Ella Adelman
2 Ian Cohen
5 Andre Ennis
6 Joshua Siegal
7 Lauren Michael
8 David Fassler
9 Brandon Bergstrom
Lauren Smith
Max Leavitt
13 Brooke Singer
19 Aaron Borrebach
Daniel Borrebach
Naomi Borrebach
26 Joseph Feldman
28 Ross Marinstein

Happy March Anniversaries

9 Lisa and Michael Schneider
20 Nicole and Tom Kramer
21 Jill and David Roskin
28 Naomi and Paul Herman
29 Martin Greenberg & Susan Gottfried

MARCH YAHRZEITS May Their Memories Be For A Blessing

March 1 / Adar 5
Arnold Siegal
Father of Mark Siegal

Mildred Swernofsky
Mother of Beth Mongilio

March 3 / Adar 7
Geraldine Hyatt
Mother of Arlene Pauley

Juniata Jennings
Mother of Mark Jopling

March 5 / Adar 9
Ben Samuels
Father of Martin Samuels

March 6 / Adar 10
David Student
Father of Susan Loether

March 8 / Adar 12
Minna Dawidowicz
Mother of Sara DeVos

March 9 / Adar 13
Elaine Shriber
Mother of Ken Shriber

March 10 / Adar 14
Morris Sedaka
Father of Ricki Harbaugh

March 11 / Adar 15
Judy Rubin
Mother of Margee Denver

March 12 / Adar 16
Kurt Julich
Father of Donna Buchbinder

Ruth Schwartz
Mother of Pearl Schwartz

March 13 / Adar 17
Mark Wolf
Husband of Eve Wolf

March 15 / Adar 19
Harold Schorr
Father of Neal Schorr

Franklin Sheek
Father of Kimberly Popkin

Joseph Stone
Father of David Stone

March 16 / Adar 20
Abraham Broido
Father of Michelle Broido

March 16 / Adar 20
Eva Moschinsky
Mother of Gerri Greenberg

March 17 / Adar 21
Elaine Yellin Burgess
Daughter of Audrey Baker

Max Zonn
Father of Sidney Zonn

March 19 / Adar 23
Les Karlton
Father of Rhonda Rosen

March 20 / Adar 24
Samuel Eli Tisherman
Father of Samuel Tisherman

March 21 / Adar 25
Brad Barankin
Husband of Janet Barankin

Allen Exter
Husband of Toby Exter
Father of Rachel Berlin

March 22 / Adar 26
Gertrude Savitz
Mother of Sanford Savitz

March 23 / Adar 27
Samuel Ruffman
Father of Barbara LeWinter

March 26 / Nissan 1
Margaret Goddy Fritz
Daughter of Frances Goddy
Sister of Joanne Pampena

Ruth Mongilio
Mother of Bernie Mongilio

March 27 / Nissan 2
Alma Poller
Mother of William Poller

March 28 / Nissan 3
Nancy Lockwich
Sister of Mary Kaufman

March 29 / Nissan 4
Hilda Zonn
Mother of Sidney Zonn

March 30 / Nissan 5
Michael O’Connor
Father of Arlene Pauley

March 31 / Nissan 6
Dorothy Borrebach
Mother of Donald Borrebach

Bernard Schwartz
Father of Donald Schwartz

Introduction to Judaism Class

Pittsburgh Area Introduction to Judaism Class

If you enjoy being a part of our Temple community, but were not born Jewish nor converted, this might be a wonderful opportunity for you to explore your relationship with Judaism. If you have begun studying Judaism thinking that this might be the beginning of a journey towards conversion, this might be a wonderful opportunity for you to explore your relationship with Judaism.

This class is for adult learners interested in exploring Judaism. It may be particularly valuable for interfaith couples and those considering conversion or are in the process of conversion. Introduction to Judaism is a hands-on course that teaches beginners about the basics of Jewish history, thought and practice. The class runs 23 weeks and presents a mix of study, discussion and practical experiences designed for all interested in exploring a Jewish life for themselves--interfaith couples and/or non-Jews considering conversion.

Taught by several Reform Rabbis form the Greater Pittsburgh area, Introduction to Judaism could be right for you. Completion of the course is only one part of the journey to Judaism for those who are considering conversion. Please speak with your Rabbi about registration.

Every participant must be sponsored by a local Rabbi.

Classes are held on Thursdays at 7-9 PM at Rodef Shalom Congregation beginning on May 7, 2009 and continuing through October.

Travel plans should not stop you from registering for the class.

A book fee will enable you to begin building a Jewish library that you will use during the class and beyond.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

TEMPLE DONATIONS

Did you know there are many different ways to donate to the temple? Over 12 different funds are established for donations in honor or in memory of a loved one or for any special occasion.

For more information click here!

March First Friday Shabbat Dinner and Service

Kitah Bet (2nd Grade)

Your family is cordially invited to attend the Kitah Bet Shabbat Dinner on Friday evening, March 6, 2009.  Dinner begins at 6:00 PM, followed by the Shabbat Service at 7:00 PM.  This family dinner is open to all in the congregation but each month, religious school classes are scheduled to participate and share a Shabbat meal together as well as sponsor the oneg.  This encourages friendships to grow among children and families in the class.  Parental assistance at the oneg from all in the class is requested in order to make the Shabbat family dinner a wonderful experience for our entire congregation.

A vegetarian pasta dinner will be provided, as well as challah and drinks.
Every family is asked to bring the following:
• If your last name begins with A-M, please bring a side dish of 10 servings. All side dishes should be dairy or pareve (no meat please). Examples of side dishes include salads, fruit or vegetable dishes.
• If your last name begins with N-Z, please bring a dessert/pastry of 10 servings. 

The cost for dinner is $18.00 per family (if you’ve signed up for the year, you’ve already paid).  Please make checks payable to Temple Ohav Shalom.  Please mark in the check memo space:  March Shabbat Dinner.  Please return completed forms to Rebecca Mason, Lifelong Learning Assistant in the Lifelong Learning Office. Please respond by March 3rd. If you have any questions you can reach Rebecca Mason @ ext. 19 or via email at .

NOTE:  Parents, we have had problems with unsupervised children during dinners. The upstairs education wing and the downstairs education wing are off limits to unsupervised children. They should remain within the social hall. Thanks for helping.

Friday, February 13, 2009

eWeekly: Feb 11, 2009

TOS eWeekly Volume 3 Issue 20, February 11th, 2008

No School Sunday, February 15th, due to President’s Day weekend.
No Purim Rehearsal Friday February 20th

(For the text on this weeks Torah portion, go here.

Join us for our very own:  Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus
“I, Thou, and We”

On Friday, February 13th, at 7:30 PM 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. Bill Lowenberger, a longtime family friend will join Rabbi Donsky leading the Kabbalat Shabbat service.  Please be sure to come and celebrate this special event.

NATA CONFERENCE

As you may know, I was at a training program from the National Association of Temple Administrator’s last week.  It was in California but they did take a break for the Super Bowl!  Add to that our lecture and test on Reform Judaism including the two major platforms were held in Pittsburgh, and it was a special time to represent Pittsburgh!

It was a fascinating and informational experience. I sat bemusedly while some of the temples discussed getting “a great deal” on the hotel they rent for their large high Holy Day service overflow (only $95,000!) and how one temple had to deal with an increase in their insurance to $800,000 after 9/11 but it has come down to a reasonable $600,000….  When we discussed operational issues, I found we were doing things quite well. Many temple executive directors expressed frustration with their women’s auxiliaries. When I told them what WOS does for us, they were amazed how smoothly it works. After my experience of working with Karen and her crew at WOS, I thought it was the norm and was surprised the difficulties the others had.  And Laura Flieder is doing everything they said a membership person should do. When I took that test, I just thought of what Laura did and I am sure I passed!  I learned more about the liturgy in our 2 hour lecture, then I did in 9 years of Hebrew school, but I suspect that has something to do with my “student skills” during those years—Marci, the stories that school director could tell! 

The lectures on Reform Judaism were the most informative. As the lecturer summed it up, Reform Judaism has run a gauntlet of individuality to shared community, where Judaism started. I mentioned Rabbi Art (and I see next Friday Rabbi Lapidus is doing the same) had discussed this every topic at the High Holy Days. He thought that was very insightful. And when I listen to the problems so many other executives have with their clergy, I was proud to say we didn’t have any of those problems and they were jealous. It was clear we are very lucky to have Rabbi Art and I thank him for being who he is.

Most importantly, I was able to take this course as your executive director, in part because some of the cost ($400) was the money allocated to this position in the budget so I want to say thank you to all of you too for being who you are!  Elliot

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT MUSIC UPDATE:  Life after Tifani!

During the past several months, under the leadership of Maury Locke, the Spiritual Enrichment Committee has quite busy considering a variety of options for cantorial/service leading after our student cantor, Tifani Katof, tenure concludes in June.  In addition to considering another student cantor (interviews take place in New York on March 22nd) we have two current candidates who are available to “audition” for us on two separate Friday evenings.  It is critically important that as many members of the congregation as possible join us for these two auditions.

Nikki Avershal, is soon to be graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. For the past three years while at Pitt she has served as the Songleader/Service Leader for the college students reform services including High Holy Day services. During the past two years Nikki has been the President of the Vocols, a Hillel-sponsored a cappella group that sings throughout the city.  Beside playing guitar, she is also a keyboardist and singer with Vindel, a local musical ensemble. She currently teaches music on Sundays at Beth Shalom in the city. She is a fluent Hebrew speaker (one Israeli parent).  Ms. Avershal will lead services on Friday, February 27th at 7:30 PM with Rabbi Donsky.

Michelle Gray-Schaffer, is a local candidate who is just a few months away from being accredited as a Cantor by the American Conference of Cantors (the professional association for reform cantors). Michelle is currently one of our Hebrew and Religious teachers and filled in for the rabbi with guitar while he was on sabbatical helping on Sundays and Tuesdays to facilitate services for our school program.  She served as a Cantorial Soloist at Tree of Life in the city (Conservative) and at Rodef Shalom.  Ms. Gray-Schaffer will audition on Friday, March 13th at 7:30 PM leading services alongside Rabbi Donsky.

For more information about these candidates and the cantorial student auditions in New York feel free to contact Maury Locke or Rabbi Donsky

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 200th 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. 

Evolution Shabbat, a weekend of celebration of Darwin’s scientific accomplishments, will be observed this Shabbat throughout the United States in churches, synagogues and mosques.

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!

TOS BLOOD DRIVE
We will have a blood drive from 9:00Am – 3:00AM during the Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 8th! Please give blood and help ensure that it is there when members of our community need it. You can log on to http://www.centralbloodbank.org and enter sponsor code G0020019 or call Peggy Jopling at 724-935-4902 to schedule your lifesaving appointment.

WOS NEWSLETTER

The Women of Ohav Shalom will begin publishing a separate, monthly newsletter, beginning tomorrow. We will send that to you from the eWeekly distribution list.  Please let Elliot know if you do not wish to receive this newsletter please .

CAMPING INFO!

Camp Day at TOS!  Representatives and information from three area summer camps will be on hand in the Education Wing on Sunday, March 1st!  Be sure to stop by to learn more about Goldman Union Camp in Indiana (URJ overnight camp), Temple Ohav Shalom Preschool camp and JCC J&R Camp in Monroeville.  The tables will be set up from 9am – 11:30am for your convenience.

Reform Jewish Camping

NFTY (North America Federation of Temple Youth) our reform movement’s teen program has a special place of its own every summer, Kutz Camp in Warwick, NY. This camp offers highly motivated reform 10th -12th graders an intense summer leadership program in a pristine college campus-style environment. Participants select one of 12 majors, choose electives and outdoor recreational activities, and pick from other leadership opportunities in camp to design a custom-made summer program that is meaningful, challenging and FUN!!!  For more information, visit online at:  http://www.kutz.urjcamps.org or call 212.650.4039

2009 Mitzvah Corps

Mitzvah Corps allows reform Jewish teens to experience social action at its best. Tikkun Olam, friends, expanded horizons, and fun are all part of the Mitzvah Corps experience. For more information about this special summer program: http://www.mitzvahcorps.org or call 212.650.4071

2009 Special Needs Camping

For teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Union for Reform Judaism offers two sessions in the summer of 2009.  The Mitzvah Corps, Tzofim (Scouts) Program is a “Camp within a Camp” in which high school students serve as mentors so campers on the autism spectrum can participate fully in the Jewish camp experience. Sessions will be June 26 – July 3 and July 9 – July 16. Activities include adventure, art, drama, dance, swimming, song sessions and more.  This is a safe and nurturing environment fosters positive self-esteem and social skill development. The program is supervised in partnership with specialists from NOVA Southeastern University’s special needs education program, and a well-trained staff team. Medical staff will be onsite. For more information and to set up an intake interview, email . Please include all contact information.

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. Place your order in the envelopes by the sanctuary and education wing bulletin board. Order forms are also at the Temple.
Orders due by this Friday, February 13th!

Change the World

Remember to bring your change for our Tikkum Olam Tzedaka contest!. 

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

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 Michelle Leavitt 412-548-3737

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.  Candy can be paid for when it is picked up and checks should be made out to Women of Ohav Shalom.
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)
Anyone taking pictures of this event will be richly rewarded by Elliot!

12th ANNUAL NORTH HILLS INTERFAITH GATHERING
This event will be March 29th (NEW DATE) at TOS 3:00-5:00PM. We invite representatives from many faiths to give presentations on their traditions including:  Baha’is, Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews (us!) Mormons, Muslims, Quakers, Unitarian Universalists, and 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

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
Please note: “A Taste of Judaism” has been canceled for the North Hills
Friday, February 13th 7:30 PM, Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus will give the sermon
Saturday, February 14th 8:30PM WOS Learn to Dance at Arthur Murray in Wexford
Sunday, February 15th No Religious School – Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 16th Office Closed
Friday, February 20th Purim Play Rehearsal 4:00PM--CANCELED
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
Sunday, March 1st TOS Camp Day 9:00-11:30AM
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, March 7th Final Purim Rehearsal 5:30PM – (Dinner provided for Cast!)
Saturday, March 7th “Schmaltz: A Greased Purim” 7 PM – Our Purim Shpiel!
Sunday, March 8th PURIM CARNIVAL & BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, March 15th 1:00-4:00 PM Mah Jong
Sunday, March 29th 3:00PM-5:00PM 12th Annual Interfaith Gathering - Hosted at TOS-NEW DATE
Saturday, April 18th NIGHT AT THE RACES!  TOS Social Hall

SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP
SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY

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
Saturday, February 28 – 4 Adar, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky

Friday, February 06, 2009

eWeekly: Feb 4, 2009

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 tonight, February 4th to crown our new president. Please attend if you can. Dues are $25 for the year to support TOS.

FIRST FRIDAY DINNER & SHABBAT SHIRAH (SABBATH OF SONG)! 
Come celebrate First Friday Shabbat Celebration with Tifani Katof and Rabbi Art, Friday, Feb. 6th, at 7:00 PM.  It’s Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of Song and Moshe the Mitzvah Moose has been warming up his pipes so watch out! 
Kitah Gimel (3rd Grade) Dinner and Dinner for All is at 6 PM. Kitah Gimel students will participate in the Friday evening service.

On Shabbat Morning, Feb. 7th at 10 AM come celebrate with our community as we call Coleman Dougherty, the son of Kathy and Chip Dougherty, to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.  Mazal Tov to Coleman on joining his older sister, Rachel, on becoming a young adult member of our congregation.

RSVP for the First Friday dinner by emailing or returning the attached flier.
Note-A-M bring dessert this time. N-Z bring the side dishes. You can also call 412-360-0900 x14 and leave a message!

MITZVAH DAY
Mitzvah Day for all of our Religious school families will take place this Sunday, February 8th from 9-11:30am

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.

TASTE OF JUDAISM RETURNS
“A Taste of Judaism” – is returning to our congregation for 3 evenings on Feb. 11th, 18th and 25th at 7 PM.  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

Join us for our very own:  Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus
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.

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!

TOS BLOOD DRIVE
We will have a blood drive from 9:00Am – 3:00AM during the Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 8th! Please give blood and help ensure that it is there when members of our community need it. You can log on to http://www.centralbloodbank.org and enter sponsor code G0020019 or call Peggy Jopling at 724-935-4902 to schedule your lifesaving appointment.

Preschool Happenings
Thank you to Dr. Jennifer Brauser who visited the preschool and spoke with the children about dental health.  The children learned how to properly care for their teeth so they can maintain those beautiful smiles!

The staff from the University of Pittsburgh will be in on Feb. 11th for speech and hearing screening. 

The children are busy practicing their songs for the 10th annual Preschool Shabbat Dinner.  The dinner is being held on Feb. 20th.  We hope to see everyone there.

Preschool registration for the 2009-2010 school year is now open to the public.  We offer programs from 15 months to Kindergarten Enrichment.  We have a caring, experienced staff and an ideal teacher/student ratio.  If you are interested, please contact me in the preschool office or at .  I will be happy to give you a tour of our wonderful preschool.

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. Place your order in the envelopes by the sanctuary and education wing bulletin board. Order forms are also at the Temple. 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 Tikkun 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 Tzedakah 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

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 Michelle Leavitt 412-548-3737

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)

12th ANNUAL NORTH HILLS INTERFAITH GATHERING
This event will be March 29th (NEW DATE) 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, and 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

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!

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, February 6th Purim Play Rehearsal - 4:00PM
Friday, February 6th First Friday Dinner, Grade 3, and Dinner for All! 6:00 PM
Friday, February 6th 1st Friday Shabbat Celebration 7 PM
Saturday, February 7th Shabbat Morning Services 10 AM – Coleman Dougherty Bar Mitzvah
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
Wednesday, February 11th Taste of Judaism - 7 PM
Friday, February 13th 7:30 PM, Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus will give the sermon
Saturday, February 14th 8:30PM WOS Learn to Dance at Arthur Murray in Wexford
Sunday, February 15th No Religious School – Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 16th Office Closed
Wednesday, February 18th Taste of Judaism - 7 PM
Friday, February 20th Purim Play Rehearsal 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
Wednesday, February 25th Taste of Judaism - 7 PM
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, March 7th Final Purim Rehearsal 5:30PM – (Dinner provided for Cast!)
Saturday, March 7th “Schmaltz: A Greased Purim” 7 PM – Our Purim Shpiel!
Sunday, March 8th PURIM CARNIVAL & BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, March 29th 3:00PM-5:00PM 12th Annual Interfaith Gathering - Hosted at TOS
Saturday, April 18th NIGHT AT THE RACES!  TOS Social Hall

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
Saturday, February 28 – 4 Adar, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky