Wednesday, September 10, 2008

TOS eWeekly Sept 10, 2008

Volume 2 Issue 51, September 10th, 2008 Parashat Kee Tetze - Deut 21:10 25:19 For online learning go to our reform movement’s website.

FROM THE RABBI:

Dear Friends,
Where were you in the fall of 1968? 

I know where I was. I can remember starting seventh grade at Washington Elementary School and beginning my Bar Mitzvah training in a very young, small reform synagogue, Beth Am in Bayonne, New Jersey (my family switched from the large conservative synagogue that year).

Here in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, in 1968 a handful of families were using the telephone white pages looking for and calling families with Jewish-sounding last names.  Why?  The time had come to create a home for the Jewish community in the North Hills. And create they did; the North Hills Jewish Community Center was born of their efforts!

Thus, this year we give thanks for their heroic efforts, “Celebrating 40 Years of Our Jewish Family in the North Hills.” While I will address this theme during one of my High Holy Day sermons, we will start our celebrating this special anniversary Saturday evening, September 20th at 7:00 PM. Our program will include: a brief Havdalah ceremony, the formal Installation of our Temple Leadership from all areas of our congregation, and the once a year, High Holy Day-inspired Selikhot Service.  Please plan to join us for what I know will be a memorable and spiritually uplifting evening.

B’shalom,

Rabbi Art Donsky

HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE

High Holiday information has been mailed to you and you should receive it today or tomorrow. At any time you can also check the schedule on this website under Worship Services for up-to-date information and further details. Please remember there is no parking on any of the lawns and only limited parking, on a first come basis, at the Y. We will have bus service from Duncan Manor. Please contact if you need reserved parking!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

We welcome Maury & Amy Mendelovich, Jacob and Andrew to the TOS family!  Mazel Tov!

LIFELONG LEARNING

Dear Parents,

Thank you all for making the first week of Hebrew and Religious School such a great success!  We had a fantastic turnout for our first Kehillah (assembly) on Sunday morning and it was wonderful to see all the families spending their mornings at Temple Ohav Shalom.  The senior youth group, OY, did a great job with their car wash and bagel fundraisers, too.  Bagels and drinks will be on sale every Sunday morning this year as a result!  (Look for their table to be upstairs this Sunday – outside of the Lifelong Learning Office).  Tuesday night’s classes were preceded by such an overwhelming turnout at the pizza youth lounge for Grades 3-8 that we ran out of pizza!!!  (We promise to order lots more for next week!) Don’t forget, this year, pizza is just $2 a week or $60 for the year.  Look for order forms in your family mailboxes…

Now that the year is underway, please let me know if you have any comments, questions or concerns.  We are doing everything that we can to ensure that your children have positive Jewish experiences this year in the classroom, in services and with their friends and family at Temple Ohav Shalom. 

Still calling for OZRIM!!!! (what are ozrim, anyway???)
Ozrim is the plural form of Ozer for a boy and Ozeret for a girl - that means “teachers’ aide” or formerly “Madrikh”.  This year, all 7th-12th Grade students interested in helping out on Sunday mornings and Tuesday afternoons will be called OZRIM.  We still have some slots available, so if you are interested in becoming an Ozer or Ozeret this year, be sure to contact ASAP.  What a great way for your family to continue their Jewish connections at Temple Ohav Shalom.  (It looks great on college applications, too!)

Looking ahead:
o Sunday, September 14th will be a regular class day for Religious School from 9am-11:30am
o Tuesday, September 16th will see the return of the Pizza Youth Lounge for Grades 3-8 (we promise to order more pizza) followed by a regular class day for Hebrew School from 5:30-7:30pm.
o Sunday, September 21st: Classes will end at 11:00 AM and we will hold a special dedication ceremony for the recently finished wing of our temple building and our new Noah’s Garden in memory of Noah Mass, may his memory always be for a blessing. 
o Friday, October 5th marks the return of the Class Dinner for Grades 8, 9 and 10.  All families are invited to attend the dinner and service following that will include participation from these three grade levels.

Shavua Tov!
Marci

WOS WALKERS
The Women of Ohav Shalom are starting a Sunday Walk in North Park. The plan is to drop your kids off at school and then go on to North Park to walk, not run! Contact Karen Savitz for more info.

MEALS OF AWE! 
In keeping with the upcoming holidays, we have food for you!  Fliers are attached.

ROSH HASHANAH DINNER RAFFLE
Once again this year, Woman of Ohav Shalom is offering chances to win a catered Shabbat meal from Murray Avenue Kosher.  Two dinners will be raffled off - a dinner for 12 and a dinner for 8.  Chances are 3 for $18 or $6 each.  Submit chances to Marcie Fassler, 517 Tree Line Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044. 

BREAK THE FAST
Join the congregation for Break the Fast immediately following Yom Kippur services on October 9th.  RSVP by September 29th to Marcie Fassler, 517 Tree Line Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044.  Dinner costs $20/adult and $10 for children under 12. 

FIRST FRIDAY DINNER OCTOBER 3rd
Our First Friday Dinners begin October 3rd!  There will be 9 dinners. You may make a reservation by emailing or calling her at 412-369-0900 ext.19.  A-M should bring a side dish for 6, N-Z should bring a dessert for 6.  The charge will be:

9 Dinners Single Meals Senior Families (65+) $100 $11 Senior Solos $54 $6 Families $162 $18 Solos $108 $12

TOT SHABBAT DINNERS
Tot Shabbat dinners start September 19th!  You may make a reservation by emailing or calling her at 412-369-0900 ext.19.  It is only $75 for all 9 dinners. The flier is attached to this email.

SPECIAL NEEDS SHABBAT CELBRATIONS
For those families that need it, Rabbi Art and Tifani will be offering special needs Shabbat celebrations in the multi-purpose room from 9:00AM to 9:45AM on 9/20/08, 11/8/08 and 1/24/09. 

JUST RECEIVED……………………………..

“Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence” is a program put on by the National Council of Jewish Women. It will take place Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30PM at Rodef Shalom Congregation. RSVP to http://www.ncjwpgh.org or mail to NCJW, 1620 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh 15217. You can call 412.421.6118 if you have questions. Flier attached.

COLLEGE CONNECTION
Ok, they are shipped off but don’t forget them!  Please email and she will send your students a little gift for the New Year. And thanks to Peggy for doing this every year!

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE OPEN HOUSE
The Spiritual Enrichment Committee is having an open house for its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.  We are looking for people to join our committee and make a difference in the experiences that TOS members have. Contact if you have questions.

ONEG HOSTS WANTED
Thinking About Hosting an Oneg?

We need you!  We need Oneg hosts for September 19th and September 26th.  Please help keep this wonderful tradition thriving and volunteer to host a Friday Night Oneg.  We have plenty of other Oneg dates available in the months to come as well. Please e-mail or call Joni Ferrara to schedule a date:  or (724) 933-3923.  Volunteers (and cookies) are greatly appreciated!

HADASSAH EVENT @ TOS WITH CORRECTIONS!
On Tuesday, September 16th (corrected!)at 7:30PM come and hear the story of Russian Jewish emigres’ experiences here in Pittsburgh. Harriet Kruman, author of “The Huddled Masses”, will discuss her new book.  Followed by Russian tea & goodies & a blini bar. $5/person, $7.50 a couple. Open to the public. Please RSVP ASAP to , (724-935-0683) or (412-364-8484).

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE PROGRAM
On Sunday, September 21st @ 3:00 the International Day of Peace Program will be held at the Kearns Spirituality Center on the LaRoche campus. TV & Radio talk show host Lynn Cullen will be the featured speaker.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, Sept. 14th 1:00-4:00PM Mah-Jongg
Tuesday, Sept. 16th 7:30PM Hadassah event with Harriet Kruman-PLEASE RSVP
Friday, September 19th Tot Shabbat Dinner (Service at 6:15PM, Dinner @ 6:45PM)
Saturday, Sept. 20th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Saturday, Sept. 20th Singing Group Rehearsal with Tifani 12:30-2:30PM
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd Spiritual Enrichment Open House 7:30PM
Wednesday, Oct. 15th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Wednesday, Oct. 22th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Sunday, Oct. 26th 1:00-4:00PM Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Oct. 29th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Thursday, October 30th Preschool Open House 7:00PM
Saturday, November 8th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat
Saturday, November 8th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Thursday, November 13th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee

2009
Thursday, January 15th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, January 24th Special Needs Shabbat Celebration 9:00AM-9:45AM
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat

Happy September Birthdays
We forgot Lucy Trust, September 28th!

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Schedule of Worship Services for September

Parashat Ki Tetze
Friday, September 12 --- 12 Elul, 5768
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Shara Taylor
Saturday, September 13 --- 13 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Bill Lowenberger

Parashat Ki Tavoi
Friday, September 19 --- 19 Elul, 5768
6:15pm Tot Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Saturday, September 20 --- 20 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof

Parashat Nitzavim
Friday, September 26 --- 26 Elul, 5768
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Rabbi Donsky & Bobbie Harley
Saturday, September 27 --- 27 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Marshal Auron