Monday, April 13, 2009
eWeekly April 8, 2009
TOS eWeekly Volume 3 Issue 27, April 8th 2009
HAPPY PESAKH!
(For the text on this weeks Torah portion, go to http://urj.org/torah/ )
Dear Friends,
Tonight we will gather with family and friends for our first Seder. Pesakh (Passover), our Festival of Freedom, invites us to open the Haggadah and enter into our people’s story “from degradation to liberty, from idolatry to praise of God.”
The Seder is also a time for asking questions by young and old alike. Let me suggest one you may want to add to your Seder: “Mah nishtana halailah hazeh” (Why is this night different than all other nights?) On all other nights we may take for granted the protection and security we receive from police, fire, emergency service and other public servants, on this night, we remember the three fallen members of the Pittsburgh police force, Eric Kelly, Paul J. Sciullo II and Stephen J. Mayle, who lost their lives serving and protecting our community.
The plague of too many dangerous weapons continues to haunt our community. Placed in the hands of individuals like the accused killer, Richard Poplawski, our society suffers.
May the memory of these three brave men always be for a blessing. And may their families find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones have returned to the Holy One, the source of life in the universe.
B’shalom,
Rabbi Art Donsky
AN EVENING AT THE RACES! Saturday, April 18th!
We are in the final stretch so don’t get left behind!
You can still send in your reservations for our annual fundraiser, “An Evening at the Races” now! Horses are almost gone so if you email us NOW you can still have a horse but DON’T WAIT LONG!!!! Also, we have 3 race sponsorships left for only $75 per race so hurry up and send yours in today! If anyone would like to still donate a product or service for the Silent Auction (ie., golf for 4, weekend getaways, hotel overnights, sports tickets, autographed sports items, restaurant gift certificates, jewelry or any other products or services please contact Amy Covell at or (724) 772-8117. Let’s work together to make this event the best EVER!!!!
Thank You Oneg Hosts!
The Women of Ohav Shalom would like to thank the individuals who have graciously volunteered their time and effort to host an Oneg in March and April of this year: Temple of Ohav Shalom Board Members, Spiritual Enrichment Committee Members, Hadassah, the Dickter family on behalf of Ben Gibb’s Bar Mitzvah, and the Roger’s family. A special thank you goes out to Judy Roseman, Gerri Greenberg and Renee Bruckner for baking 200 hamantaschen to be shared during the Purim Play, carnival and service. Thank you for participating in this mitzvah for our temple.
Host an Oneg April 17th?
Time is running out to host an Oneg before summer arrives. We still need an Oneg host for April 17th. 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!
YOM Hashoah
This year we are observing Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday, April 19th at 7 PM when Rabbi Danny Schiff will be our guest speaker. We are observing it a day early so that members of our community, who wish, may attend the community wide observance in the city on the following evening. Rabbi Schiff will present “What Would the Jewish World be like had the Holocaust Not Happened?” Rabbi Schiff is the Pittsburgh Community Scholar with the Agency for Jewish Learning. He is an exciting and challenging speaker! Yellow Candle Memorial Lighting and El Malei Rahamim will be included.
COLLEGE CONNECTION
Many thanks once again to Peggy Joplin for sending out Pesach Packages to all our college students! Peggy does this every year for us.
TEACHER APPRECIATION & ONEG
On Friday, May 1st, 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!!
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 12th – What do Jews Believe about God?
Tuesday, May 19th – What do Jews Believe about the After Life?
Tuesday, May 26th – 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.
Have a Healthy and Happy Passover.
Thanks,
Laura Flieder
GOLF WITH TIGER!
Jeff “Tiger” Flieder is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual TOS Golf Tournament
The 2nd annual TOS Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, May 8th at Pittsburgh North Golf Club. The format will be a 4 person best-ball scramble. There will be a shotgun start commencing at 12:30 PM. The cost is $300/foursome or $75 per individual golfer. We are also looking for corporate sponsorships which are available at the following levels:
Platinum Sponsors: $750 which includes 19th hole party sponsorship and a corporate sign/logo posted at the event.
Gold Sponsors: $500 which includes signage on beverage cart, and your company logo on beverage tickets
Corporate Hole Sponsor: $350 which includes 1 foursome and your company sign on a Tee Box
Supporting Sponsor: $50 which includes company sign on Tee Box
We are also looking for donations for goodie bags and gift cards as grand prizes.
If you are interested in a sponsorship or would like to make a donation to the tournament, please contact Jeff Flieder at or 724-449-2779.
SUPERHEROS NEEDED!
Have you ever wanted to be a Superhero? I am sure secretly everyone in their lifetime has had this dream. Now is your chance to make it reality. Every child needs a hero, but abused children need Superheroes. Why not have that Superhero be you?! All you need to do is participate in the Superhero 5K Run/Walk
April 18, 2009 North Park: Oregon Pavillion
Registration*:8am Start time:9am
Cost:$20 prior to event or$25 event day
Proceeds benefit Parental Stress Center
*Attached is the registration form, you can also register online at
https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1693954
Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero but not required. There will be prizes for best costumes.
Want to help, but can’t make it? Have no fear, Facebook is here! You can paste the link below and donate
https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=117625&fundraiser_id=17948790&m=d1da8f61
I am one of the main organizers of this event and I appreciate your support
Erica Burg
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
April 9th -15th PRE-SCHOOL CLOSED Passover Break
Saturday, April 18th NIGHT AT THE RACES! TOS Social Hall
Sunday, April 19th 11:30AM-1:00PM Talent Show Auditions
Sunday, April 19th 7:00PM Yom Ha Shoah Observance Guest: Rabbi Danny Schiff
Friday, April 24th 6:15PM Tot Shabbat (4th Friday this month)
Sunday, April 26th 1:00PM-4:00PM Mah Jongg Social Hall
Monday, April 27th 7:30PM Board meeting Social Hall
Wednesday, April 29th Preschool Field Trip-Beechwood Farms
Friday, May 1st 6:00PM First Friday Dinner
Friday, May 1st 7:00PM First Friday Services –Teacher Appreciation Shabbat & Oneg
Friday, May 1st Talent Show right after services
Friday, May 8th 11:30Am Pre-School Mother’s Tea
Tuesday, May 12th 7:00PM What Do Jews Believe (about God?) TOS 201
Friday, May 15th 7:30PM Shabbat honoring Tifani Katof Guest Rabbi: Rabbi Mark Mahler
Tuesday, May 19th 7:00PM What Do Jews Believe (about the After Life?) TOS 201
Friday May 15th 6:15 Tot Shabbat
Thursday, May 21st Last Day of Pre-School!
Tuesday, May 26th 7:00PM What Do Jews Believe (about being a ‘Good’ Jew?) TOS 201
Friday, July 3rd All American Pre-Shabbat Barbeque
Friday, August 28th Shabbat In The Park
SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES FOR APRIL
Pesach
Friday, April 10 16 Nissan, 5769
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Marshal Auron
Saturday, April 11 17 Nissan, 5769
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Sandy Berkowitz
Tuesday, April 14 20 Nissan, 5769
7:00pm 7th Nite Pesakh – Yizkor
Rabbi Donsky & Bobbie Harley
Parashat Shemini
Friday, April 17 23 Nissan, 5769
7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Gerri Greenberg
Saturday, April 18 24 Nissan, 5769
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky
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
REVISED APRIL YAHRZEITS
May Their Memories
Be For A Blessing
April 3 / Nissan 9
Sylvia Handler Morris
Mother of Barbara Nussbaum
April 4 / Nissan 10
Eva J. Brodsky
Mother of Allan Brodsky
Sidney Uram
Father of Lisa Dickter
April 7 / Nissan 13
Robert Rosenthal
Brother of Judy Rosenthal
April 8 / Nissan 14
Alan Rosen
Father of Brian Rosen
April 9 / Nissan 15
Phillip Frank
Father of Elliot Frank
April 12 / Nissan 18
Milton Bazer
Beloved Companion of Elaine Cohen
Harry Greenberg
Father of Abe Greenberg
April 13 / Nissan 19
Louis Pankey
Father of Eileen Burke
April 14 / Nissan 20
Nathaniel Avigad
Father of Jeremy Avigad
Samuel Schlesinger
Father of Barbara Laine
Gebriel Welner
Father of Eve Hemy
April 16 / Nissan 22
Joan Krupnick
Mother of Kathy Dougherty
April 17 / Nissan 23
Selma Herman
Mother of Paul Herman
April 19 / Nissan 25
Warren Silverzahn
Stepfather of Clifford Kress
April 21 / Nissan 27
Jack Cowan
Father of E. Dana Cowan
April 23 / Nissan 29
Esther Anolik
Mother of Steven Anolik
April 24 / Nissan 30
Harvey Gibbs
Father of Robert Gibbs
Rhoda Harriet Heims Sanders
Mother of Mark Heims Sanders
Ann Zulkosky
Mother of Susan Samuels
April 25 / lyar 1
Janet Sapinkopf
Mother of Robert Sapinkopf
April 28 / lyar 4
Arnold Turkheimer
Husband of Andrea Turkheimer
