Thursday, September 25, 2008
TOS eWeekly Sept 24 2008
TOS eWeekly Volume 2 Issue 53 September 24th, 2008 For online learning go to our reform movement’s website: http://urj.org/torah/
BLOOD DRIVE- Sunday October 26th 8:30AM-1:30PM
There will be a fall blood drive on October 26th. You can call Peggy Jopling at 724-935-4902 or register at http://www.centralbloodbank.org and enter Sponsor Code G0020019 We only allow our president to give one pint (he teaches Sunday school right after donating) so we need volunteers.
LIFE LONG LEARNING
Dear Parents,
Thank you all for making last Sunday’s “special schedule” and Dedication ceremony both run so smoothly. The ceremony was very important for our community and quite touching for those of us in attendance. It truly is wonderful to watch this congregation come together; parents, children and all members to celebrate and support one another.
This Sunday, September 28th, we will prepare for Rosh Hashanah in our classrooms. If you are scheduled to bring in the snack this week, consider one that is apple or honey based to celebrate the upcoming New Year. There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, September 30th, as that is Rosh Hashanah, but I hope to see you and your families at services throughout the holiday season.
Looking ahead, on Sunday, October 12th, each class will have a chance to visit our Sukkah to decorate it with projects that students will prepare during class time in the coming weeks. If you would like to create a family decoration, please feel free to send it with your child/ren on that day. On Tuesday, October 14th, which is Sukkot, we will have classes – beginning with our pizza youth lounge outdoors (weather-permitting) in the Sukkah. We will then have a brief Sukkot service outside at 5:30pm. Please dress your children accordingly. This service is open to anyone in the congregation interested in attending. Likewise, there will be class on Tuesday, October 21st. The pizza youth lounge at 5pm will go back to the Social Hall and Youth Lounge, but it will be followed by Tefillah for all students in celebration of Simchat Torah at 5:30pm. This service, as well, is open to the congregation.
My family and I wish you and yours a very happy and healthy new year!
L’Shanah Tovah v’Metukah,
Marci
HIGH HOLY DAY PARKING
Please remember there is no parking on any of the lawns and only limited parking, on a first come basis, at the Y. The Y lot is in bad shape and is currently unlit at night. We will try and rent lights. There will be bus service from Duncan Plaza. Please contact Elliot at if you need handicapped parking! You can buy a space in front of the temple or purchase a raffle ticket.
HIGH HOLIDAY HONOREES-IMPORTANT!
It has been brought to my attention that some of you may not have opened your mailing with your tickets and may therefore not know you have a High Holiday Honor. Please check as soon as possible. If you have received an honor and are accepting it or declining it, please let Ruth Cummings know. You can click here to email her at or call 412.369-0900, ext.11 and speak to her. When you arrive at the Temple on the day of your honor, please announce yourself at the Honoree check-in stand to the right of the entrance. If you arrive late and no one is present at the check-in stand, please place a dot next to your name. The list will be provided to the Rabbi immediately prior to the start of the Torah service. If you have not checked in, this may result in you not receiving your honor. Your willingness to accept this honor is greatly appreciated!
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!
HE-BREW COFFEE IS BACK!
Once again you can buy our very own fair trade coffee! The order form is attached. We must sell 20 orders a month to maintain this fundraiser.
HIGH HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Grocery bags donated by Giant Eagle will be on the pews at Rosh Hashonah Services in order for every family to fill a bag (or two) for our Temple’s Annual North Hills Community Outreach Food Drive. The shelves are empty at the Food Bank as school children and others are not organized yet to collect food for the many North Hills families who come for food Tuesdays mornings, afternoons, or evenings each and every month as their needs continue! A list of suggested foods will be attached to each bag. Please return by Thursday, Oct. 9th (Yom Kippur)
Keep in mind they are also in need of freshly cleaned or new winter coats, especially large adult and children’s sizes, and for all ages. These can be put in the temple cloak room or dropped off at North Hills Community Outreach as soon as possible.
Clemmy Brodsky
HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE
Selichot – Spiritual Preparation All ages welcome Saturday, Sept. 20th, 7:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah All ages welcome Monday, Sept. 29th, 7:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning (adult) All ages welcome Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 9:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Tot/Preschool Devoted to tot and preschool children Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 9:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Family Experience All ages welcome Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2:00 p.m. Tashlich at North Park All ages welcome Tuesday, Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning (Traditional Oriented) All ages welcome Wednesday, Oct 1st 9:30 a.m. Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre All ages welcome Wednesday, Oct 8th, 7:30 p.m. Yom Kippur, Tot/Preschool Devoted to tot and preschool children Thursday, Oct 9th, 9:30 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning All ages welcome Thursday, Oct 9th, 9:30 a.m. Yom Kippur Family Experience Devoted to elementary school children Thursday, Oct 9th, 2:00 p.m. Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor, Ne’ilah All ages welcome Thursday, Oct 9th, 4:30 p.m. to final Shofar call
WOS-ROSH HASHANAH DINNER RAFFLE
The Woman of Ohav Shalom would like to thank those of you who participated in this year’s Rosh Hashanah Raffle. Your on-going support is greatly appreciated. Now for the winners......
The Shabbat dinner for 12 guests went to Sam and Rachel Hartzberg
The Shabbat dinner for 8 guests went to Phyllis Rosenfeld
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.
FREE 10 Day TRIP TO ISRAEL!!!
he Taglit-Birthright Israel: KESHER trip offers an exciting Israel experience including 10 days of touring, hands-on activities, and exploration. Traveling throughout the country, you will have opportunities to connect to the Land of Israel, the people of Israel, and the history of our nation. The program offers a unique opportunity to glimpse into the changing dynamic of our modern State of Israel from a liberal progressive perspective. To date, more than 180,000 young adults have taken advantage of Taglit-Birthright Israel.
Register now for your free trip!
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
Monday, Sept. 29th Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:30PM
Tuesday, Sept. 30th Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 9:30AM
Tuesday Sept. 30th Rosh Hashanah Tot/Preschool 9:30AM
Tuesday Sept. 30th Rosh Hashanah Family Experience 2:00PM
Tuesday, Sept. 30th Taasclich at North Park 4:00 Duck Pond
Wednesday, Oct. 1st Rosh Hashanah Morning (Traditional) Service
Wednesday, October 8th Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre 7:30PM
Thursday October 9th Yom Kippur Morning 9:30AM
Thursday October 9th Yom Kippur Tot/Preschool 9:30AM
Thursday October 9th Yom Kippur Family Experience 2:00PM (Tot Focus)
Thursday, October 9th Yizkor (Memorial) Ne’ilah (Closing) 4:30PM to final Shofar
Wednesday, Oct. 15th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Wednesday, Oct. 22th TOS 101 10:00AM & 7:00PM
Sunday, Oct. 26th Blood Drive 8:30-1:30PM
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
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Schedule of Worship
Services for September
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
NEXT WEEK’S E’WEELY WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY
