TOS eWeekly Feb 14, 2008
Volume 2 Issue 22, February 13, 2008Parshat Tetzaveh – Exodus 27:20 – 30:10
The Torah reading begins with a command to get from the Jewish people a specially prepared olive oil, to be used for lighting the Menorah (a lamp with seven lights) in the Sanctuary. Aaron, the High Priest, and all of his descendants are to be responsible for lighting and keeping the lamp.
Here are some verses from our tradition that speak of light; its beauty and its power to inspire:
Why is the commandment a lamp? Because if one does a commandment, it is as if one kindled a light before God, as if one revived one’s own soul.” - Talmud
“Your word is lamp onto my feet, a light for my path.” - Psalms 119:105
“The light of a candle is serviceable only when it precedes a person. It is useless if it trails behind. A light for one is a light for a hundred.” - Shabbat 122a
“The lamp of God is the Torah, for the commandment is a lamp and the Teaching is a light.” - Proverbs 6:23
Need some light (warmth) in your life as we encounter more days of winter and cold? Join us this coming Shabbat for our uplifting and joyous Shabbat celebrations, Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning – guaranteed to kindle your spiritual spark!
B’shalom,
Rabbi Art Donsky
“Experience a New Jewish Revolution”
Friday, Feb. 15th at 7:30 PM- Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Services when Rabbi Donsky will introduce and share excerpts of the new “The Torah: A Women’s Commentary.” Produced by the Women of Reform Judaism and the Union for Reform Judaism, this new humash, edited by Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi and her former student Dr. Andrea L. Weiss, breaks new ground for its combination of scholarly and feminist understanding of our ancient sacred text. Rabbi Donsky offered a brief look at the book last Shabbat morning with many positive comments and requests to offer a more expanded presentation on a Friday evening.
TOT SHABBAT IS TOMORROW!
Register on-line or to . Bring your side dishes—Pizza for all! Homer and Bart and 2 new guests you didn’t know were Jewish will be there!
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Well…….at the end of this week, the walls should be painted, the bathroom tiling is done, the electrical is almost finished , the HVAC is working, and the floors are about to be sanded and finished (including redoing the dance floor in the social hall). So the completion date is now…………..sooner than it was before!
RECYCLING
The 3rd grade is collecting used printer cartridges and cell phones to raise money for their class tzedaka project. You can drop you’re articles in the recycling bin in the hallway of the education center.
LIFE LONG LEARNING
The Ohav Youth K – 2 Israeli Maccabi Games & Party at the Baierl Center YMCA, in Franklin Park is this Sunday, February 17th from 3:00 pm – 5:00pm.
We’ll have organized sports and games in the Gym and Party Room. $5.00 covers all the fun and snacks! Register NOW by contacting Rebecca Mason @ .
Community Teen Shul-In at Temple Sinai, for 8 – 12th graders; Friday, Feb 15 – Saturday, Feb 16th. Shabbat program, Pizza, Movies, hang out with other Pittsburgh teens. Cost: $5.00 plus kosher canned food to donate to Kosher Food Pantry. Rsvp to Rebecca @ .
The 6th Grade Chidon (Israel Quiz Fest) is coming up on March 2nd at the JCC. All 6th graders will have attend the chidon (parents are certainly encouraged too!)
Our 6th grade team will compete against other 5th -6th grade religious school classes. Extra practice sessions are Sunday, Feb 17, 11:30 – 12:30; every Tuesday 5:00 – 5:30 and Sunday, Feb 24th at Efrat’s in Squirrel Hill. Questions, contact Deb Taylor.
PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
Our next meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 2nd at 9:15AM due to construction delays. While most of us in the group have kids on the autism spectrum, it is open to parents of all kids with special needs. This month, Laura Marshak, author of Married (With Special Needs) Children will be there for our group discussion. Please RSVP to if you are attending. Coffee and treats provided. Sponsored by ABOARD.
SUMMER CAMP
Hard to think of summer camp when it is snowy and cold but be sure to see our page on “Think Summer”!
PURIM CARNIVAL HELP!
In preparation for this year’s Purim carnival, The Woman of Ohav Shalom and the Men’s Club are teaming up to refurbish and replace many of our Purim Games. We are looking for patrons to provide financial support to purchase raw materials and supplies. Families interested in supporting this effort are encouraged to make a financial donation. Our craftsmen and craftswoman will be led by Chief carpenters, Jeff Flieder and Mike Danninhirsh.
If you are interested in making a donation please make checks payable to the WOS and send to Marcie Fassler at 517 Tree Line Drive, Gibsonia, PA, 15044. Those interested in volunteering to assemble and decorate the games should contact Marcie at 724-625-7252 or via email at .
PURIM BALL BY WOS!
The Purim Ball is March 8th at 7pm. $25 per person.
RSVP to Kathy Dougherty,1014 Karcher Drive, Allison Park, Pa 15101
Proceeds go to Life Long Learning, The Preschool at Temple Ohav Shalom, and the Temple Budget
ISRAEL AT 60 SPEAKER
Cancelled due to illness
TOS BLOOD DRIVE
will run concurrently with our Purim Festival on Sunday, March 16th starting at 8:30AM. Sign-up at the Temple or by contacting Peggy Jopling () If you want to be a Brighten Life donor, please see the attachment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, February 19th A Taste of Judaism 7:30PM Part III
Sunday, February 24th Mah Jongg 1:00-4:00PM Social Hall
Sunday, March 2nd Parents of Special Needs Children Meeting-Multi-Purpose Room
Saturday, March 8th WOS Purim Ball
Sunday March 16th 8:30-Noon TOS Blood Drive
Sunday March 16th Purim Carnival
Thursday, March 20th 7:00PM Disney on Broadway Purim!
Saturday, March 22nd 7:30 An Evening of Music with Tifani Katof
Saturday, March 29th 7:00PM OY! Community Teen Dance For A Cause
Sunday, March 30th 11:00AM-2:00PM Social Action Com. Serve lunch at Miriam’s Women’s Shelter
Sunday, April 6th 1:00PM Social Action-Riverview Towers
Thursday, May 1st Yom HaShoah v’haGevurah-Day of Destruction & Heroism
Holocaust Remembrance Day-Guest Speaker Sister Camille from Vicentian Academy
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Friday, February 15 – Parashat Tetzaveh
6:15 pm Tot Shabbat
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Saturday, February 16 – 10 Adar 1, 5768
10 am Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Martin Snow
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Friday, February 22 – Parashat Ki Tissa
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Bobbie Harley
“Thoughts about the possibility of a Just Peace in Israel/Palestine” – Kabbalat Shabbat services, Friday, February 22nd, 7:30 PM. We welcome Dr. Naftali Kaminski, is an Israeli-American physician and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. He is an active member of the Middle East Peace Forum of Pittsburgh and an ardent supporter of a peaceful and just resolution to this conflict.
Saturday, February 23 –17 Adar 1, 5768
10 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger
Friday, February 29 – Parashat Vayakhel
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Elaine Rose
