Wednesday, September 03, 2008
TOS eWeekly Sept 3, 2008
Volume 2 Issue 50, September 3rd, 2008 eWeekly – Parashat Shoftim - Deut. 16:18 – 21:9 For online learning go to our reform movement’s website: http://urj.org/torah/
OY CAR WASH—THIS SUNDAY!
OY (Ohav Youth) will be holding a car wash on Sunday, September 7th (the first day of Sunday school) from 9:00-12:00. The cost will be $5 per car, but additional donations are appreciated! Proceeds benefit OY.
Preschool Happenings
The classrooms are ready and the teachers are excited to start another year at the preschool. We can’t wait to see our returning students and we welcome several new families this year. Our first day is Monday, September 8th at 9:30. We know we will have another wonderful year full of laughter, leaning and fun. Mark your calendars for the preschool open house Thursday, October 30th at 7 pm. We have a few openings in our 2 and 3 year old class. Please contact Liz Sender in the preschool office if you have any questions.
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
It is that time of the year again when we begin looking for Oneg hosts for Friday Night Shabbat Services. If you’ve been thinking about signing up for an Oneg, now is the time. We need hosts for the following dates in September (19th & 26th), October 10th and Monday October 13 for Erev Sukkot. Please or call Joni Ferrara to schedule a date. (724) 933-3923. Volunteers (and cookies) are greatly appreciated!
FIRST FRIDAY DINNER OCTOBER 3rd
Our first Friday Dinners begin October 3rd! Tot Shabbat begins September 19th. You may make a reservation by or calling her at extension 19. We are working at adding website registration, but it will take some time. First Friday Dinners are $10 an individual, and $20 for a family. ToT Shabbat remains the same. A-M should bring a side dish for 6, N-Z should bring a dessert for 6. We will bill your account.
HADASSAH EVENT @ TOS
On Tuesday, September 19th at 7:30PM come and hear the story of Russian Jewish émigrés’ 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 by September 19th to 724-935-0683) or Elaine Cohen (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.
Share the Spirit of the PA Council’s Regional Biennial Convention
Attending a Regional Biennial can be one of the most exciting aspects of synagogue life. It is an opportunity to meet congregants from throughout reaches of the region to discuss common challenges, study with scholars, worship, learn new ideas from the pros and from each other, connect with old friends, meet new ones, sing, dance and schmooze. It is a place to find warmth and comfort in our strong, united community.
Please plan on joining with Reform Jews from our Region as we gather at the Harrisburg Hilton on November 21-23, 2008, for the Union for Reform Judaism’s Pennsylvania Council/Philadelphia Federation Biennial Convention. This year’s theme, “Wise Hearts: The Legacy and Challenge of Jewish Leadership”, will focus on important topics that will advance our understanding of leadership and Reform Judaism.
Registration information will be sent in early September (by email for those who have email addresses on file at the URJ office) and mailed to others who do not. Join the growing number of people who will travel to Harrisburg to share in this very unique and moving experience.
If you would to add your name to our email list for registration or for further information, call the PA Council office, 800-368-1090, or log onto http://www.urj.org/PAC.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, September 3rd 7:00PM OY! Meeting
Thursday, September 4th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, Sept. 6th Singing Group Rehearsal with Tifani 12:30-2:30PM
Sunday, Sept. 7th First Day of School! OY! Car Wash
September 8th First Day of Pre-School 9:30 AM
Tuesday, Sept. 9th First Night of Hebrew School 5:30 PM (Pizza @ 5:00)
Sunday, Sept. 14th 1:00-4:00PM Mah-Jongg
Tuesday, Sept. 16th 7:30PM Hadassah event with Harriet Kruman
Friday, September 19th Tot Shabbat Dinner (Service at 6:15PM, Dinner @ 6:45PM)
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
Thursday, November 13th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
2009
Thursday, January 15th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, January 24 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat
Thursday, March 5th 7:30PM Temple Youth Committee
Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM Special Needs Shabbat
Happy September Birthdays
5 Emily Ginsburg
8 Benjamin Solomon
9 Natalie Daninhirsch
10 Campbell Kriess
11 Joshua Branstetter
Allison Shepard
16 Eliza Marie Greenberg
18 Kaleb Trust
22 Abigail Begler
Aliyah Donsky
23 Daniel Fujito
25 Jonah Kriess
26 Abigail Adelman
27 Mark Mongilio
Natalie Mongilio
28 Leah Branstetter
Jade Ogiwara
Danielle Shangold
Neil Weiss
Alex Wolf
29 Maxwell Bradshaw
30 Adam Dickter
Matthew Weis
Happy September Anniversary
1 Evan and Lisa Shikora
Ken and Stacy Shriber
Tim and Teri Vries
2 Jim and Cathy Filson
3 Shep Joseph and Maryellen Meehan
5 Aaron and Jennifer Brauser
6 Dennis and Cheryl Bradshaw
Mark and Debbie Weis
27 Jim and Erin Loughner
29 Lee and Cindy Harrison
30 Elliot Frank and Melissa Moon
SEPTEMBER YARTZEITS
May Their Memories
Be For A Blessing
September 1 / Elul 1
Louis Cohen
Father of Cheryl Bradshaw
Lilly Cowan
Mother of E. Dana Cowan
Frank Rosenfeld
Husband of Phyllis Rosenfeld
Father of Alayne Lowenberger
September 2 / Elul 2
Judith Buchbinder
Mother of Jeff Buchbinder
September 3 / Elul 3
Jay H. Weiner
Father of Kathy DiBiase
September 4 / Elul 4
Pedro Fudor
Father of Roslyn Fudor
September 10 / Elul 10
Alan Gerson
Father of Marcie Gerson
Marian Greenberg
Mother of Linda Greenberg
September 11 / Elul 11
Miriam J. Broido
Mother of Michelle Broido
September 16 / Elul 16
Solomon Widelitz
Father of Andrea Turkheimer
September 17 / Elul 17
Brad Knapp
Brother of Ken Knapp
Claire Shepherd
Mother of Lydi Poller
Helen Tyma
Mother of Thomas Tyma
September 19 / Elul 19
Fred Havelock
Father of Eileen Havelock
Sepember 21 / Elul 21
Helen Michael
Mother of Lisa Michael
September 23 / Elul 23
Rose Hushan Levy
Mother of Lois Lebovitz
Fay Wagner
Mother of Phyllis Rosenfeld
September 24 / Elul 24
Zell Wizig
Mother of Janet Barankin
September 27 / Elul 27
Jack Bruckner
Father of Richard Bruckner
Warner Brunell
Father of Linda Leavitt
September 30 / Tishrei 1
Amelia Loughner
Mother of Erin Loughner
Pansy Sullivan
Mother of Suzanne Donsky
Philip Weiner
Father of Nancy Garber
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Schedule of Worship Services for September
Parashat Shoftim
Friday, September 5 ---5 Elul, 5768
7:00pm 1st Friday Family Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Saturday, September 6 --- 6 Elul, 5768
10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Donsky & Tifani Katof
Roth Baby Naming
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
