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
