Wednesday, April 22, 2009
eWeekly April 22, 2009
TOS eWeekly Volume 3 Issue 30, April 22 th 2009
Dear Friends,
Next week, on Wednesday we will celebrate Israel Independence Day! The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh in Squirrel Hill will host what I am sure will be beautiful gathering celebrating Israel’s 61 st year and Tel Aviv’s 100th year as a modern Jewish city. The festivities will be held from 4 PM to 9 PM this event will certainly be family friendly so please consider carpooling with friends and take your children to enjoy the afternoon.
Also, make sure you mark your calendars for two special Shabbat evenings. Friday, May 1 st , 7:00 PM is our annual Teacher Recognition Shabbat at which we will honor our very dedicated faculty including our many Ozrim, student aides, who are so important to our education program.
Finally, on Friday, May 15 th , at 7:30 PM, we will celebrate our student cantor, Tifani Katof, who will be concluding her tenure with us in June. Joining us for this special and very musical Shabbat service will be Rabbi Mark Mahler, from Temple Emanuel of the South Hills. Rabbi Mahler was Tifani’s rabbi when she growing up in Upper St. Claire.
B’shalom,
Rabbi Art Donsky
An Evening at the Races - Wrapup
Thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, solicited, worked , attended and helped out with this year’s fundraiser, “An Evening at the Races.” It was a huge success and couldn’t have been done without everyone’s help. I especially want to thank Kimberly Schorr, Marcie Fassler, Kim Popkin, Elana Kriess, Jon Mass, Leon Tate and Beth Mongilio, and, or course, Richard! I couldn’t have done this without all their help and support!!! Also, to Meredith Silberman, Laura Flieder, Cheryl Bradshaw, Neil Popkin and Ilene Greenblatt who helped with set-up and clean-up!
My heartfelt thank you again to everyone! You brought “Nite at the Races” back this year and made it incredibly successful!!
Amy
TOT SHABBAT & TEACHER APPRECIATION & ONEG
This Friday, April 24 th is TOT SHABBAT. Please RSVP to Elliot @
On Friday, May 1 st , your teachers and volunteers will be among the staff members being honored at Shabbat Services. Please come and bring your family to help us say “THANK YOU!” to your teachers for a job well done!! RSVP to Elliot. A-M please bring a side dish for 10. N-Z bring a dessert for 10. People have been forgetting the dishes. Flyer attached.
MEMBERSHIP LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The Rabbi is offering a series of classes called TOS 201 – What do Jews Believe?
Classes will be held on Tuesdays, May 12, 19, and 26. Lunch-n-Learn will take place at 12 noon (bring a bag lunch) and evening classes at 7 PM. Classes are free to members and prospective members.
Tuesday, May 12 th – What do Jews Believe about God?
Tuesday, May 19 th – What do Jews Believe about the After Life?
Tuesday, May 26 th – What do Jews Believe about being a ‘Good’ Jew?
Come to one or all three and bring your questions. Handouts will be provided. Please RSVP to Laura Flieder at or 724-449-2779.
PITTSBURGH RACE FOR THE CURE
We now have a team of 10 people who, together, have raised over $1300 for this cause!!
Join fellow TOS members on Mother’s Day (May 10th) at the Pittsburgh Race for the Cure! It is a beautiful day of celebration and remembrance for those touched by breast cancer. Your participation will help provide the necessary funding to fight breast cancer in our region. Join us as we strive to end breast cancer forever. RUNNERS and WALKERS are welcome! Bring your CHILDREN… there is a 1 mile fun run/walk that you can do with your kids!
To register, or to get more information, go to http://www.pittsburghraceforthecure.org . Click on “Join an existing team” to find the Temple Ohav Shalom team. Elana Kriess (724-452-7043)
GOLF OUTING CANCELLED
The GolF Tournament, originally scheduled for May 8th is canceled. However, the Men’s Club is still going golfing!We have reserved tee times on Saturday, May 9th, not Friday the 8th, starting at 8:45 AM at Pittsburgh North. This day will be just for the fun of it; no prizes, no sponsors, etc.; just golf! Please let me know if you are interested in playing that Saturday.
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, April 24 th 6:15PM Tot Shabbat (4 th Friday this month)
Sunday, April 26 th 1:00PM-4:00PM Mah Jongg Social Hall
Monday, April 27 th 7:30PM Board meeting Social Hall
Wednesday, April 29 th Preschool Field Trip-Beechwood Farms
Friday, May 1 st 6:00PM First Friday Dinner
Friday, May 1 st 7 :00PM First Friday Services –Teacher Appreciation Shabbat & Oneg
Friday, May 1 st Talent Show right after services
Friday, May 8 th 11:30Am Pre-School Mother’s Tea
Tuesday, May 12 th 7:00PM What Do Jews Believe (about God?) TOS 201
Friday, May 15 th 7:30PM Shabbat honoring Tifani Katof Guest Rabbi: Rabbi Mark Mahler
Tuesday, May 19 th 7:00PM What Do Jews Believe (about the After Life?) TOS 201
Friday May 15 th 6:15 Tot Shabbat
Thursday, May 21 st Last Day of Pre-School!
Tuesday, May 26 th 7:00PM What Do Jews Believe (about being a ‘Good’ Jew?) TOS 201
Friday, July 3 rd All American Pre-Shabbat Barbeque
Friday, August 28 th Shabbat In The Park
SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES FOR APRIL
Parashat Tazria-Metzora
Friday, April 24 30 Nissan, 5769
6:15pm Tot Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Pre-Teens
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Bobbie Harley
Saturday, April 25 – 1 lyar, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning
Bar Mitzvah of Caleb Kramer
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger
