mishpachtenumishpachtenu...2 november/december 2016 & january 2017 congregation beth shalom 5915...

MISHPACHTENUMISHPACHTENUVOLUME 18 ISSUE 3 November - December, 2016 - January, 2017 Heshvan / Kislev / Tevet / Shevat 5777VOLUME 18 ISSUE 3 November - December, 2016 - January, 2017 Heshvan / Kislev / Tevet / Shevat 5777

Enriching lives through community, lifelong Jewish learning, & spiritual growth

2November/December 2016 & January 2017

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM5915 Beacon Street • Pittsburgh, PA. 15217

www.bethshalompgh.org412-421-2288

Clergy and StaffRabbi Seth Adelson .........................................................Senior RabbiRabbi Mark N. Staitman .......................................... Rabbinic ScholarRob Menes ..............................................................Executive DirectorRabbi Jeremy Markiz .................................. Director of Youth TefillahMarissa Tait ................................................. Director of Youth ServicesLiron Lipinsky .................................................................... J-JEP DirectorJennifer Slattery ................................................................ ELC DirectorLonnie Wolf ............................................................ Cemetery Director

OfficersDavid Horvitz ...........................................................................PresidentDebby Firestone ..........................................Executive Vice PresidentRia David ........................................................................Vice PresidentTodd Rascoe ..................................................................Vice PresidentSteven P. Albert ..................................................................... SecretaryMichael Samuels .................................................................... Treasurer

EmeritiStephen E. Steindel, D.D ..............................................Rabbi EmeritusMoshe Taubé ..............................................................Cantor EmeritusAmir Pilch F.S.A. .......................................Executive Director EmeritusFern S. Moscov .........................................Preschool Director EmeritusMorris Sklar .....................................................................Rabbi Emeritus

Board of Trustees

Past Presidents

Honorary PresidentRuth Ganz Fargotstein

Auxiliary PresidentsAlex Kiderman ....................................................................Men’s ClubJoseph Finkelstein ........................................................... USY President

Steve AlbertEdwin Balis

Frayda CohenRia David

Mitchell DernisJulian ElblingIlene Fingeret

Debby FirestoneIra M. Frank

Carolyn GerechtLidush Goldschmidt

Seth Goldstein

Dorothy GreenfieldAlan HimmelDavid HorvitzJoseph Jolson

Stefi L. KirschnerJudy Kobell

Gerald KobellAdam KolkoElaine KrasikBunny Morris

Jennifer MurtazashviliGail Neft

Stephen NeusteinConnie PollackTodd E. RascoeKate RothsteinMike Samuels

Marc SchwartzDee Selekman

Barry SteinHoward Valinsky

Norton FreedelHarriet N. KrumanAlan GreenwaldMarianne SilbermanMilton EisnerYale RosensteinHarvey RobinsJulian Elbling

Barry J. PalkovitzJudy Kornblith KobellJay L. FingeretSteven H. SchwartzIra M. FrankConnie PollackStefi L. KirschnerHoward Valinsky

Message from the President ............................ 3

Message from Rabbi Adelson ......................... 4

Message from the Executive Director ............ 5

A Heartfelt Thank You ...................................... 6

Message from the Youth Director ................... 8

Message from the Youth Tefillah Director ...... 9

Message from the Director of the Early Learning Center .............................................. 10

Message from the Director of J-JEP .............. 12

Hanukkah Home Ritual ................................... 14

Programming Announcements ..................... 16

Adult Ed. Programming .................................. 19

Our Congregational Family ........................... 19

Contributions ................................................... 23

Yahrzeit Donations .......................................... 26

Derekh: Summary ............................................ 31

Staff Directory .................................................. 32

Calendars ........................................................ 33

Inside This Issue...

Thank You to Our Volunteers......for being available on such short notice and helping with our various mailings including cemetery letters, the community calendar, Mishpachtenu, and the Awards Brunch!

Happy Hanukkah to All


A Message from the PresidentOver Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Adelson presented the Derekh Program, his vision of transformation for Beth Shalom and the Pittsburgh Jewish community. Rabbi Adelson spoke of reframing the synagogue model and transforming Jewish life in Pittsburgh for better sustainability by providing new and accessible portals to Jewish engagement. For those of you who were not able to attend our services over the High Holy Days, an executive summary of the Derekh Program can be found on page 31.

The Derekh Program will only become a reality through the voluntary contributions of all of us. As we remember our past 100 years and envision our next century, I hope you are as inspired by the Rabbi’s vision as I am and join me in our Centennial Campaign to raise a minimum of $3,500,000, of which approximately $450,000 will be available for use in immediate operations over the next two years and the balance to grow our endowment. For the next five years it is our hope you will place Beth Shalom at or near the top of your tzedakah priorities.

Another way for congregants to help secure the future of Beth Shalom for the next generation is to include Beth Shalom in a will bequest or other planned gift devices such as a living trust or beneficiary designation on life insurance, IRAs, 401(k)s, and other financial and investment instruments. In conjunction with our Centennial Celebration, we are forming a 1917 Legacy Society, a society to be comprised of those who include Beth Shalom in their planned gifts. All 1917 Legacy Society members will be recognized on a permanent plaque to be displayed on the Synagogue premises. Complete details of this legacy program will be forthcoming.

Help us continue to move forward together as a community and build a stronger synagogue to sustain Jewish life. With your support we will continue to grow and flourish.

David [email protected]

Celebrating the Warmth of the Past and the Light of Our Future

Two signature events are in the works for the Centennial year, a Luncheon and a Gala.

The Centennial Luncheon will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017Centennial Gala will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017

More details will be forthcoming in future issues of the Mishpachtenu, the Shabbat Bulletin, and our weekly emails about each of these events and other activities!


A Message from Rabbi AdelsonYearning for Community, Connection, and Kedushah

Ah, the latke! It hits the Jewish palate with an unfettered, pleasurable mix of memory, satisfaction, and fried wonderful-ness. Of course, the use of oil reminds us of the Hanukkah miracle. But who can argue that this culinary treasure is an icon unto itself, a ritual that engages body and soul with Jewish history and peoplehood, pressing the savory, sweet, and holy buttons all at once.

Here’s a new twist on an old favorite, appropriate for Hanukkah and Thanksgiving:

Spaghetti Squash Latkes!

• 1 average spaghetti squash • 1 large egg, beaten • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (use more if necessary for binding) • 1/2 teaspoon salt • A couple sprinkles black pepper • 1/2-3/4 cup olive oil (you can also use coconut oil for crispier results) • Optional toppings: Sour cream, apple sauce, salsa, Sriracha, etc.

1. Cut squash in half, remove seeds, place on a baking tray, and bake at 350˚ for 30–45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes. 2. Remove spaghetti-like squash strands with a fork. If necessary, cut strands on a cutting board to make them more manageable. 3. Place squash strands in a bowl and mix with beaten egg, flour, salt and pepper. 4. Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Drop squash mixture into 3-inch round patties. Fry until brown and crispy. 5. Remove latkes from oil and place on a platter layered with paper towels to absorb extra oil. Serve hot! Savor the taste of Hanukkah, and remember the miracle. (Don’t forget to light the candles!)

Berakhot for Hanukkah Home Ritual can be found on pages 14 & 15.

Rabbi Seth [email protected]

DINNER

Sweepstakes Dinner!Saturday, December 10, 2016

Ticket Price: $70.00CALL 412.421.2288

Would you like to sponsora Se’udah Shelishit?

Opportunities in January - March available! $180.00 sponsorship

Please contact Ira Frank for more information at 412.281.4064


A Message from the Executive Director

As we move from Fall into Winter, I am reminded of a beautiful song sung by Judy Collins called, “The Fallow Way”: I’ll learn to love the fallow way

And gather in the patient fruits And after autumn’s blaze and burn I’ll know the full, still, deep roots

There is a time for quiet and for letting nature take its course. Just as the external world settles into a calm, so, too, we can cultivate an internal calm. After the frenetic pace of the holidays of October, we settle into a rhythm of measured activity, the morning and evening minyanim, the Shabbat services, the regular classes. We momentarily awake with the artificial light of Hanukkah and perhaps a vacation to a brighter place, but then return to the steady pace of winter.

Through all of this, the theme of our Centennial burns, like a beacon leading us into our celebrations, “Celebrating the warmth of the past and the light of our future”. It combines the energy which has sustained us for a hundred years with the glorious brightness of what is yet to come.

As April comes we begin the formal celebration of the Centennial with the luncheon on Sunday, April 23.

Winter is upon us, but this is not a time to sleep. It is a time to reach deep and contribute to the vision for Beth Shalom. Yes, reach deep and contribute the funds that are needed to keep the flame alive. This is the time. These months, as we transition from Fall to Winter, are the months to replenish our reserves, refuel so that we may break forth in celebration and shine our light on a new vision for Beth Shalom.

L’Shana Tova, Rob [email protected]


A Heartfelt Thank You for Your High Holiday InvolvementUSHERS AND GREETERS

COORDINATOR:Ira M. Frank

Ron BeckNeila and Dan Bendas

Cheryl BlumenfeldFrayda Cohen

Paula Eger Sarita Eisner

Cookie ElblingRichard & Helen Feder

Honey FormanBeth Frisch

Richard JuddStanley Kirshenbaum

Paul Munro Gail Neft

Todd RascoeJeannie & Paul Reznick

Natalie RosenbloomBarbara Rosenstein

Lynn RosenthalKate Rothstein

Jane YahrShirley Zionts

TORAH READERS:ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1:

Danielle IsenBrenda Kurland

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2:Mitch Dernis

YOM KIPPUR MORNING:Rabbi Amy Bardack

Aviva LubowskyYOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON:

Shuli CarrollSimone Rothstein

HAFTARAH READERS ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1:

Zarky Rudavsky ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2:

Arnie CaplanYOM KIPPUR MORNING:

Ellaine Rosen

YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON:Ira Rothstein

SERVICE LEADERSCOORDINATOR:

Sheldon CatzGABBAYIM:Milt Eisner

Sandy ZarembergDAVENERS

EREV ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1Minhah:

Rabbi AdelsonMa’ariv:

Hazzan Rob MenesROSH HASHANAH DAY 1:

Pesukei Dezimra:Nate Firestone

Shaharit:Debby GillmanTorah Service:

Ruth Fauman-FichmanMusaf:

Sheldon CatzMinhah:Art Sales

EREV ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2:Ma’ariv:

Hazzan Rob MenesROSH HASHANAH DAY 2:

Psukei D’zimra:Nate Firestone

Shacharit:Yael Silk

Torah Service:Helen Feder

Musaf:Ed Frim

Minchah:Art Sales

EREV YOM KIPPUR:Minhah:

Nancy ZiontsKol Nidrei & Ma’ariv:Hazzan Rob Menes

YOM KIPPUR MORNING:Pesukei Dezimra:

Nate FirestoneShaharit:

Jordan Fischbach

Torah Service:Jessica Hammer

Yizkor:Hazzan Rob Menes

Musaf:Jonathan Weinkle

YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON:Minhah:

Danny KassNe’ilah:

Hazzan Rob MenesMa’ariv:

Milton EisnerSHOFAR BLOWERSCOORDINATOR:

Stephen Neustein

Bruce HorvitzMolly May

Todd RascoeYOUTH SERVICES:

Ira FrankSPECIAL ENGLISH READINGS

COORDINATORS:Steve M. AlbertArlene Shapiro

Thank you to all who read an English reading

YOM KIPPURMIDDAY LEARNINGSESSION LEADERS:Jonathan Weinkle

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz

We apologize for any omissions or errors.

Todah Rabah to all who attended,

had honors, and all who participated in our services!

Special thank you toour maintenance staff,

and office staff forall they did.


Beth Shalom and Rodef Shalom Youth Departments invite All to join us:

Family Ice SkatingSunday, December 11, 2016

Join us for a Kosher Lunch and make some new friends: 12 Noon at Congregation Rodef Shalom

Following lunch we will depart in cars for MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place Actual Ice Time: 1 pm to 3 pm

$5 Per Person plus cost of renting skates ($4.00) (maximum fee per family = $25 plus rental of skates, $4.00 per person)

Celebrate winter in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Beginners and experts andall in between are welcome to join us for a fun filled afternoon.

On street parking downtown is available and FREE!

RSVP is essential for lunch and ice skating by Sunday, December 4.Contact our Youth Director, Marissa Tait and tell her how many in your family are attending.

[email protected] or call 412.421.2288 ext 463


A Message from the Youth Director

I offer thanks to You, living and eternal King, for You have mercifully restored my soul within me; Your faithfulness is great Gratitude…When we awake, we are told to say the Modeh Ani prayer and show

gratitude to God for another day. What else should we be thankful for? What else has shaped our lives and our day?

With Hanukkah upon us and winter knocking at our door, we should think about how we are teaching this important concept to our children. Let’s show them that every day is a blessing and teach them the importance of showing gratitude.

When we ask our youth what they are grateful for, what are their typical answers? Are they thankful for the latest and newest electronics? Are they thankful that the Steelers won? Or are they thankful for their friends, family, and another day?

During Hanukkah, we celebrate the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days and are thankful to our ancestors who triumphed over darkness. What would happen if we think of gratitude as a verb, and teach our children to act on being thankful for what our ancestors did for us? How can we teach the importance of actions, and that we are grateful for what we have, for Judaism, our community, and this Shul?

Hanukkah offers us the perfect opportunity to show our gratitude and appreciation for others. As you begin your holiday preparation, I ask you to sit down with your children and come up with eight things they are thankful for: “one for each night, they shed a sweet light”. Make an effort to turn each night of beautiful candlelight into a night of gratitude. This can be accomplished through Mitzvot, Tikkun Olam, or simply by being kind to others.

During the coming year I look forward to planning several Gratitude Projects for our youth. Let’s work together to reach them spiritually and help them build an even stronger Jewish foundation.

If you would like to be involved in the youth department or assist us in programing, carpooling, or volunteering in any way please contact me. And if you know of youth who should be engaged please send me their names and information so we can update our records. We know that there are many more youth in our congregation we might reach so please do not assume we have all the names and contact information. Thank you very much!

Marissa [email protected] | 412.421.2288 x463


A Message from the Youth Tefillah Director

In the second century, a rabbi by the name of Ben Zoma asked a simple question, who is rich? We might consider this question, in our age of abundance, to be a simple one. We have so much food, warm and cozy homes, and access to all of human knowledge at our fingertips. That is why it is so amazing that in a time without plumbing, heat, or more importantly, the internet, Ben Zoma answers his own question, “Who is rich? The one who is happy with their lot.” (Mishnah Avot 4:1) We can begin to reflect, as the temperature decreases, that it is not how much we have and can acquire, but how we view our lives that matter.

Rabbi Meir, one of Ben Zoma’s contemporaries, is quoted in the Talmud, suggesting that each of us is mandated to recite one hundred blessings a day. (Menachot 43b) How powerful it could be if we took the average time we are awake to recite these many blessings. We would be reciting a blessing nearly every ten minutes!

As we move through the winter, we will be exploring the many ways and expressions of gratitude. This important and necessary value is embedded throughout our tradition. As the Beth Shalom community continues to grow and expand, we look forward to seeing more of our families on Shabbat and holidays. Let us set an example, as youth, as families, and as a Beth Shalom community, for each other to express thanks for the incredible gifts we have. Let us show each other the multitude of ways we stand up and support each other. Let us find even more ways to convey Rabbi Meir’s one hundred blessings.

We shared a phenomenal High Holy Days, setting a new vision with lofty goals. I’m excited that we will have the opportunity to take those steps and I look forward to walking this path together.

Rabbi Jeremy [email protected]

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A Message from the Director of the Early Learning Center

With the High Holidays behind us and Thanksgiving and Hanukkah quickly approaching, it seems appropriate to pause and reflect on all the happenings here in the Early Learning Center.

The beginning of this school year has been filled with a variety of opportunities for the families of Beth Shalom to come together as a community. As we moved into the High Holiday season it gave us an opportune moment to teach all of our new families about

the High Holidays and the importance of them to our school. We were so happy to have over 30 families represented at our Annual PTO Meeting led by the chairs: Ilene Rinn and Stacy Wendell. We discussed programming, community building, teacher appreciation, and fundraising. Our fundraiser this year will be a Yankee Candle sale. Last year, we were able to send our Art Studio Educator, Julie Lewinter, to Israel on a Classroom Without Borders trip to explore early childhood programs in Israel. The educators loved the beautiful Rosh Hashanah bags that Mara Svoboda helped put together for the PTO. Thank you to Rachel Albert who helped buy the necessities

Early Learning Center CalendarNovember 2016 — January 2017

Thursday, November 24 -Friday, November 25, 2016

Thanksgiving Break- ELC Closed

Friday, December 23, 2016All School Family Hanukkah

Program @ 1:00 pmMonday, December 26, 2016

- Monday, January 2, 2017Winter Recess- ELC Closed

Tuesday, January 3, 2017School Resumes

STAY CONNECTED!WEBSITE

www.bethshalompreschool.comFACEBOOK

www.facebook.com/beth.shalom.71


of challah, honey, and grape juice. In addition, thank you to Michelle Resnick for the apples. The children enjoyed the shofar blowing by Ira Frank, his enthusiasm and smiles made the children so happy.

The first PTO event was Bagels in the Sukkah which was planned by four PTO volunteers Ilene Rinn, Stacy Wendell, Dan Eisner, and Teri Eisner. It was a great moment to meet each other, get to know Beth Shalom, and begin to feel a part of this family. Our ELC Committee Chairperson, Aviva Lubowsky, will continue to lead an amazing group of parents, past parents, and an educator who want to help our Beth Shalom community grow and flourish.

We have several upcoming events that will help us celebrate with our Beth Shalom community. The first is our monthly Shabababa Friday night service and optional dinner led by Rabbi Adelson. These special once a month evenings are filled with song, prayer, warmth, and laughter. In addition, all kids eat FREE. Rabbi Adelson adds a special spark to Shabababa and our weekly Shabbat Baboker on Friday mornings. Feel free to stop in and sing and dance as we welcome in Shabbat. Last but not least, we will have a Hanukkah Celebration on Friday, December 23 @ 1pm.Our students will sing, dance, and we will conclude with eating latkes!

We will close out this part of our school year with winter break which is December 26th-January 3rd. During this time our school will be cleaned and our teachers will take time to relax and refresh! This fall has been filled with many opportunities to increase community. We are thankful for all or families, old and new, and the community that is developing here at Beth Shalom.

B ‘Shalom,Jennifer [email protected]

Ira Frank blowing the shofar in the Early Learning Center


A Message from the Director of J-JEP

In the Fall issue of Mishpachtenu I discussed my interest in adding Havruta learning into every J-JEP classroom. The goal of such was to create more opportunities for our young congregants to interact with Jewish ideas, so that they could perhaps incorporate these ideas into their daily lives.

I’d like to offer a glimpse into what happens in our classrooms: in mid-October some of our students who participated in the Famous Jewish

People elective learned about Rashi, the ultimate Torah commentator from the Middle Ages. After learning about Rashi and his contributions to Judaism, students in the class looked at a text of Torah, Rashi’s commentary and then discussed it in Havruta. The result of this deep interactive peer learning was two-fold. First, the engagement with the content increased the probability of the students to comprehend the information on a richer and more lasting level. In addition, judging by the conversations that took place between peers, the closer reading of the text along with Rashi’s commentary began a cultivation of a deeper curiosity about Judaism from the time of Rashi for the students in the class.

While this class was taking place, other students of the same age group were discussing the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in an objective way. They were having a dialogue about topics and participating in open reflection in an environment where they can ask difficult and perhaps uncomfortable questions. The goal of the day was to look beyond your assumptions, whatever they may be, and listen attentively to diverse opinions throughout history. The only wrong answer was to not ask a question at all.

Fact: High quality Jewish learning takes place in our classrooms. Fact: Our students engage with Jewish content meaningfully and in such an authentic way, as this is the philosophy of our program. Even knowing these have become expectations of J-JEP, I’m still so proud to have shared this glimpse with you for so many reasons. I am proud that Beth Shalom is so deeply invested in making everything Jewish relevant, and that we have created a space for our young congregants to think beyond the scope of holidays, the alef-bet, and finding Israel on the map. Rabbi Adelson and I share the vision of bringing Jewish text into everyday lives, and are happy to divide and conquer the age demographics.

I challenge you to join me and Rabbi Adelson in our effort in making everything Jewish relevant.

Kol tuv,Liron [email protected]

Turn it and turn it again, for all is contained within it.- Pirkei Avot


J-JEP CalendarNovember 2016 — January 2017

November 6Melton JewishHumor Class withRabbi Danny Schiff

November 13Melton JewishHumor Class withRabbi Danny Schiff

November 20All School Tefillah and Mosaic Workshop

November 23 - 27Closed –Thanksgiving Break

December 4Melton JewishHumor Class withRabbi Danny Schiff

December 11Melton JewishHumor Class withRabbi Danny Schiff

December 18All School Tefillah

December 187th Annual Latkepalooza

December 21- January 2Closed – Winter Break

January 3J-JEP Resumes

January 29Melton JewishHumor Class withRabbi Danny Schiff

View the full J-JEP Calendar at:

jjep.org/calendar

Connect on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/JointJewishEducationProgram

More programming information coming soon!

See What’s Coming Up in J-JEP

All Are Welcome! Register at www.jjep.org today!


Shababababa A musical Shabbat for families in Pittsburgh

A Musical Shabbat for Families in Pittsburgh

Shababababa is supported by the Reuben A. and Selma W. Cohen Fund.

Save the Dates:

December 2January 20February 17

March 17April 21May 12June 9

5:45pm Service6:20pm Optional Dinner

• KIDS EAT FREE! • Wine for adults!Reservations needed for dinner only:

412.421.2288Cost of dinner for ages 12 & Up —Register more than a week before event: $12Register the week of the event: $17

Musical Kabalat Shabbat for kids grades K-4

Save the Dates:

December 2January 20February 17

March 17April 21May 12June 9

5:45pm Service6:20pm Optional Dinner

• KIDS EAT FREE! • Wine for adults!Reservations needed for dinner only:

412.421.2288Cost of dinner for ages 12 & Up —Register more than a week before event: $12Register the week of the event: $17

Shabbat Haverim

We’re bursting at the seams with kids! So, due to popular demand, we’re launching a fun, musical Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Sara Stock Mayo for early elementary schoolers

running concurrently with Shababababa.

Beth Shalom is growing, and so are we!

with Rabbi Adelson

with Sara Stock Mayo


Mazal Tov to ourBenei Mitzvah for

November and December, 2016!

Talia Rosen: 11/5/2016Benjamin Pizov: 11/19/2016

Mayan Harris-Gershon: 12/3/2016

2016 Awards Brunch SponsorsWe would like to thank all of our beloved members who donated to this years Awards Brunch.

Celebration SponsorsJay and Ilene Fingeret

Debby and Nate Firestone

Gail Ryave (z”l) andSharon Ryave Brody

Mindy Shreve

Michael Sobel

Howard and Nicole Valinsky

PatronsAri Chester and May Pawanya

Helen and Richard Feder

Ira Frank

Marian Hershman

David and Teddi Horvitz

Ilene and Jacob Kosoff

Aviva and Noah Lubowsky

Joel and Judy Smalley

Shirley Zionts

Triple HaiLea E. Davidson

Joel and Pam Greenhouse

Lidush Goldschmidt

Honey and Harold Forman

Stefi Kirschner and Gil Schneider

Cindy Goodman-Leiband Scott Leib

Cherie and Stanley Maharam

Jack and Bernice Meyers

Stephen and Arlene Neustein

Barbara and Peter Oleinick

Natalie Rosenbloom

Dee Selekman

Lester and Arlene Shapiro

Marlene and Art Silverman

Robbie Zaremberg

Sandy and Elinor Zaremberg

Double Hai Steven and Rachel Albert

Ria David and Mark Perlin

Julian Elbling

David and Fran Fall

Robert and Ellen Garvin

Dorthy S. andSamuel J. Greenfield

Stanley and Reva Horn

Rhoda and Richard Judd

Barbra and Earl Kaiserman

Judith and Martin Kline

Judy and Gerald Kobell

CJ and Bob Liss

Avi and Paul Munro andMoshe Baran Munro

Gail Neft

Teddy and Rhonda Nisenbaum

Yale and Barbara Rosenstein

Franklin and Ellen Toker

Gary and Nancy Tuckfelt

Howard Wein

OtherNeila and Danny Bendas

Paula Eger

Gloria Elbling Gottleib

Lawrence and Rochelle Glanz

Elisa Recht Marlin

Deb Shatten

Barry and Yvonne Stein

Jonathan Weinkle andVita Nemirovsky


Our Congregational Family

J-JEP Parent Elective: Grow your Judaism through Hai MitzvahOne Sunday a month during J-JEP

11:00am-12:00pm at Rodef Shalom

Join Rabbi Adelson, Rabbi Bisno and others for a unique experiential Jewish journey that blends monthly group study with personal choices of Jewish engagement, called the “Jewish Bucket List.” Each month we will study a topic using a specially designed curriculum that is accessible to those of all backgrounds and styles of practice, offering texts in Hebrew and English, from contemporary and traditional sources. Our tradition tells us that a full Jewish life involves our head, heart, and hands. Chai Mitzvah participants will be encouraged to build their “Jewish Bucket List” through identifying what is personally meaningful to them by incorporating study, spirituality and social action.

November 13: Individual & CommunityDecember 11: Interpersonal RelationshipsJanuary 22: Mindfulness/Conscious LivingFebruary 12: Adding New Insights and Meaning to the Passover SederMarch 5: Israel and the Jewish SpiritApril 9: Gratitude: Modim Anachnu LachApril 23: Judaism and the Environment

J-JEP Parent Elective: From Sinai to Seinfeld: The History of Jewish Humor

Nov 13 |Dec 4, 11|Jan 29|Feb 5, 12, 26|March 5, 19

9:30am-11:00am at Rodef Shalom

This J-JEP series invites adults to join Rabbi Danny Schiff for this 10 class Melton School series while J-JEP is in session. A treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between cultural and religious Judaism in the early 21st century. Treating Jewish jokes

as text, this series invites students to analyze and interpret the evolving concerns, styles, rhythms, preoccupations, and values of the Jewish people that lie buried deep in words that make us laugh as Jews, and that bond us as a people.

Who Owns the Dead? The Recovery, Identification, and Memorialization of Sept. 11 World Trade Center Victims

Jay D. Aronson, PhDSunday, December 4 , 201610:00 am

This talk will discuss efforts to recover and identify the remains of victims from the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, as well as the profound impact that human remains had on the redevelopment of the site and the creation of the memorial. In this talk we discuss how the forensic recovery effort cannot be understood simply on scientific grounds because it is at its heart a political and moral statement. We also examine the challenges of dealing with politically significant deaths, both for families of the victims and those charged with memorializing them, and debates over who ought to have a say in how recovery from conflict or disaster takes shape.

Questioning Return:a novel by Beth Kissileff

Beth Kissileff, PhDSaturday, December 10, 201612:45 pm after Kiddush

Join Pittsburgh author Beth Kissileff as she discusses her new novel, “Questioning Return”. The novel’s protagonist, Wendy Goldberg, spends a year in Jerusalem questioning the lives of American Jews who make “Aliyah,” a return both to Israel itself and to traditional religious practices. Are they sincere? Are they happier? The unexpected answers and Wendy’s

experiences (a bus bombing, a funeral, an unexpected suicide, a love affair, and a lawsuit) lead her to reconsider her own true Jewish identity.

Beth Kissileff, PhD will discuss her book, which launches at Classic Lines Bookstore on Forbes on November 15, 2016 at7:00 pm

www.bethkissileff.com

http://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/questioning-return

Technology and the Futureof Work and Money

Seth Copen Goldstein, PhDSunday, January 22, 201710:00 am

Technological progress has freed us from having to perform many unpleasant and repetitive tasks. Will continued progress be a boon, freeing us completely from the need to work, or a curse, eliminating the ability for us to be gainfully employed? This talk will explore one approach to making sure further technological progress will lead to lives full of meaning.

Beth Shalom’s Adult Education Committee is pleased to offer a variety of programs in 5777 that will address Jewish topics. As well, we aim to provide programming that meets throughout the week both at Beth Shalom and out in the community. We hope to see you and your family at an event this year!

For general registration information,call our office at 412.421.2288

Adult Education Programming

Past Congregation President, Harriet Kruman, a lifelong Pittsburgher, now residing in Teaneck, NJ, has written Residents’ Memoirs and Life Stories, a book presenting the lives, memories, and photos of residents of Five Star Premium Residences of Teaneck, a retirement community. This account features stories of residents with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences; a concert violinist, a molecular virology professor, among many others. Kruman is the author of The Huddled Masses: Jewish History in the Former Soviet Union (Publ. 2008). She and her late husband, Jules, were active in the Pittsburgh Jewish community for many years before moving in 2014 to Teaneck to join their son, Nathan, and his family.


Milestones - Mazal Tov!July 23 - October 14, 2016

Julie Missry elected president of Keystone Mountain Region B’nai Brith Girls.

Elaine & Carl Krasik celebrated their granddaughter, Michaela Krasik, becoming a Bat Mitzvah at Rodef Shalom.

Stephanie & Joel Pomerantz on the birth of their son, Ari Pomerantz.

Sylvia & Marc Pomerantz on the birth of their grandson.

Ruth Stone Lasday on the marriage of her grandson, David Lasday, to Melissa Zeloof.

The 2016 Confirmation Class: Arianna Finkelstein, Joseph Finkelstein, Madeline Herrup, Samuel Himmel, Rachel Holzer, Joseph Horvitz, Daniel Plaut, and Alana Yoffee.

Nathan Bahary received the Courage Award from the National Pancreas Foundation.

Lynn and Steven Hecht on the birth of their granddaughter, Sydney Maya Hecht.

Mimi Ginsburg was honored by Israel Bonds at its annual Chai Tea Luncheon.

Naida & Ira Kanter on the birth of their granddaughter, Zoheret Carolyn Kanter.

Judith & Marty Kline on the marriage of their daughter, Michelle Kline, toJoshua Bernstein.

Barbara & Peter Oleinick on the birth of their granddaughter, Zoe Dillon.

Huvvy & Meyer Simon on the birth of their grandson, Theo Isaac Ruland.

Iris and Ed Smith on their grandson, Benjamin Maxwell Gold, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Ruth Edelstein on her special birthday.

Carolyn Gerecht and Liron Lipinsky received a certificate of recognition for Early Leadership from the Women of Reform Judaism Pittsburgh Area.

Leslie Golomb & Ronald Hartman on the marriage of their daughter, Molly Hartman, to David Goldfarb.

Yvonne & Barry Stein on the marriage of their son, Evan Stein, to Jackie Friedman.

Sylvia Friedman on the marriage of her granddaughter, Jackie Friedman, to Evan Stein.

Ted Heyman received a Lamplighter Award from the Aleph Insitute.

David Frisch won a National Merit $2,500 scholarship.

Anita & Ted Heyman on the engagement of their son, Jeremy Heyman to Yael Taler.

Julian Elbing was appointed Campaign Chair for Israel Bonds/Development Corporation for Israel.

Bev and Bruce Klein on the marriage of their son, Jonathan Klein, to Julie Gibbons.


Connie and Ian Pollock on the engagement of their son, Andrew Pollock toRebecca Shuriff.

Gillman-Kass family on the celebration of Judah Kass becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Liz Chow and Aaron Smuckler on the birth of their son, Tomio Edward Chow Smuckler.

Adam Shear was named an editor of the Association for Jewish Studies’ AJS Review.

Lisa Steindel was installed as national board member of NA’AMAT USA.

Rebecca and Dror Elhassid on the birth of their daughter, Sophie.

Sylvia Elias on being awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Jewish Assistance Fund.

Joel Smalley on being awarded Volunteer of the Year by Congregation Beth Shalom and the Jewish Association on Aging.

Judy Greenwald Cohen on being awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Jewish Residential Services.

Judy Kobell on being awarded Volunteer of the Year by NA’AMAT USA, Pittsburgh Council.

Munro Family on the celebration of the Aufruf of Boaz Munro, son of Avi andPaul Munro and grandson of Moshe Baran, and Emily Silverman, daughter of Michaeland Donna Silverman.

Himmel Family on the celebration of Benji Ari Himmel becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Cohen-Manspeizer Family on the celebration of Ori Bella Cohen becoming aBat Mitzvah.

Judy and Arthur Sales on the celebration of their grandson Ryan Nathan Goldfeder becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Marlene Behrmann Cohen, PhD. on being awarded LHAS Excellence in Education.

Catz Family on the celebration of Dori Catz becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Shirley Lyon Zionts and the Zionts and Raz families on the marriage of Shirley’s grandson, Ilan Raz to Tuli Sadeh, in Israel.

Barbara and Yale Rosenstein on the marriage of their grandson Shlomo Rosenstein to Sarah Leah Wax.

Ria David on being awarded the Women In Bio Award for her work on DNA technology which has been used in sexual assault cases. Ria received commendation from both the Pittsburgh City Council and Governor Tom Wolf on her achievements.

C.J. and Bob Liss on the birth of their granddaughter Talya Gershon, daughter of Laura and Toby Gershon.

Dr. Elaine Berkowitz on being recognized as the 2016 Senior Caregiver Champion for UPMC.

Zarky Rudavsky on the birth of his grandson, Isaac Lev. Isaac Lev was born to Aliza Rudavsky and Daniel Brent.

GOOD NEWS! Wishing our friends a Happy Birthday!

As part of revamping the birthday greetings, you can now write one larger check and draw down on

your deposit as you send greetings during the year. Look for more

improvements soon! PLEASE download the birthday form

from our weekly announcements and return it to the office or complete the form at

our office.22November/December 2016 & January 2017

Our Congregational Family

WE THANK OUR GENEROUS KIDDUSH SPONSORS

August: Rabbi Neil and Sarah Gillman, grandparents of Judah Kass, in honor of his Bar Mitzvah.

September:Munro Family in honor of Boaz’sforthcoming wedding.Cohen-Manspeizer Family in honor of Ori.Catz Family in honor of Dori.

NIHUM AVELIM—COMFORTING MOURNERSJuly 23 — October 14

Liz Chow on the passing of her father, Edward Chow.Ilia Murtazashvili on the passing of his mother, Milena Sasich.Family of our member, Sylvia Friedman on her passing.Marlene Gelman on the passing of her husband, Morris ‘Sonny’ Gelman.Chester and Samuel Spatt on the passing of their father and grandfather, Owen Spatt.Elliot Blum on the passing of his mother, Marjorie Blum.Flora Lee Katz on the passing of her husband, Bert Katz.Rotem Guttman on the passing of his grandmother, Miriam Blima bat YetaBarbara Silver on the passing of her father, Melvin Paul Snitzer.

May our mourners find comfort in the embrace of our community.

Celebrating a simcha or honoring thememory of a loved one? To sponsor a catered Kiddush,

contact Michelle Vines: 412-421-2288 ext. 113 [email protected]

If you’d like to sponsor a full KiddushClub Kiddush ($250), contact Kate Rothstein: 412-855-5847, [email protected]

Congregation Beth Shalom helps support the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry

♦ Pick up a Food Pantry brown bag

♦ Fill with food to help our neighbors

♦ Return it on your way to Kol Nidre

at Congregation Beth ShalomQuestions, please email or call:[email protected]

412.225.6111

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Contributions July 23 - October 14, 2016Albert & Anita Smolover Fund

In Memory Of: Bicky Goldszer Anita Smolover

Beth ShalomJudaica Museum

In Memory Of: Marjorie Blum Harold & Honey Forman Bert Katz Harold & Honey Forman Owen Spatt Harold & Honey Forman Ethel Flam’s mother Harold & Honey Forman In Honor of: Benji Himmel becoming a Bar Mitzvah Harold & Honey Forman Paula Rubin’s 85th Birthday Harold & Honey Forman

Early ChildhoodGeneral Fund

In Memory Of: Milena Sasich Nathan & Deborah Firestone Milena Sasich Dror & Rebecca Elhassid Betty June Donahay Myriam Gumerman Speedy Recovery: Lea E. Davidson Samuel & DorthyGreenfield In Honor Of: The birth of Sadie Rosner Julian Elbling The birth of Sadie Rosner Samuel & DorthyGreenfield The marriage of Shirley Zionts’grandson Harry & Patty Schneider Gloria Elbling Gottleib’s special birthday Samuel & DorthyGreenfield

The birth of Nathan & Deborah Firestone’s granddaughter, Sunny Morris Samuel & DorthyGreenfield Lea E. Davidson’s special birthday Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Toby Neufeld

Fern Moscov EarlyChildhood Scholarship Fund

In Honor Of: The birth of Sunny Morris Dr. Noah & Mrs. Aviva Lubowsky In Memory Of: Milena Sasich Dr. Noah & Mrs. Aviva Lubowsky Edward Chow Jr. Dr. Noah & Mrs. Aviva Lubowsky General Fund Donations: Joshua Avart & Diana Cwerenz Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Chetlin Stephanie Eckstein Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wagner Michael Walters Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Levine Dr. & Mrs. Michael Schneider Karen Stein Marilyn Stern Dr. Charles Paley Michael Lewyn In Memory Of: David & Tania Levine Emanuel & Dorita Krifcher Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Levine’s beloved children Bunny Morris Bert Katz Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Spungen Andrea Solomon Eller & Andrew Eller

Burt & Gerri Bronk Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Cohen Miriam Ginsberg Norman Gordon Florence Shapiro Ronald & Ethel Weikers Mr. & Mrs C. Daniel Askin Harvey & Frances Borovetz Phillip & Linda Levine Jacob & Ann Notovitz Goldie Samuels Nancy Bromberg Fern Meadowcroft Myers, Moidel, & Taylor Anna Adler Alan & Frona Colker Ruth Edelstein Miriam Ginsberg Robert L & Clarice Katz Paul & Cindy Lucas Robert Marcuson Charles & Esther Roth Michael & Janet Scherr Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sokolow Owen Spatt Mr. & Mrs. C. Daniel Askin Ari Gitig & Donna Trust Dr. & Mrs David Fall Sylvia Friedman Edith Bernstein Frances Iafolla Mrs. Maxine Ruperto Sheldon & Betsy Wolf Ruth Edelstein Owen Simon Jay & Jessy Stein Shirley Metlin Esther & Harry Drucker Jean Stein Melvin Snitzer Morris & Claire Weinbaum


Morris “Sonny” Gelman Bunny Morris Cousins Shirley Klein Greenwald and Saul Greenwald Nathan & Deborah Firestone Irving Wender Robert L & Clarice Katz Jonathan & Jennifer Lever’s Beloved Grandfather Robert L & Clarice Katz Mervin Stanley Stewart Robert L & Clarice Katz Edward Chow Jr. Zach & Beverly Block Milena Sasich Christopher Hall & Jessica Hammer Shira Pomeranz Salant Jodi Salant In Honor Of: A very meaningful Holy Days Service Emanuel & Dorita Krifcher The Inspirational and Beautiful Davening Emanuel & Dorita Krifcher A special friendship Stephanie Eckstein Gloria Elbling Gottleib’s Special Birthday Nathan & Deborah Firestone Miriam Ginsberg’s Special Birthday Bunny Morris Margalit Goldschmidt’s engagement Nathan & Deborah Firestone Marla Schwartz’s Graduation Nathan & Deborah Firestone the celebration of Judah Kass becoming Bar Mitzvah Neal Hoffman Nathan & Deborah Firestone’s new granddaughter

Morris & Claire Weinbaum Bunny Morris’ new granddaughter Morris & Claire Weinbaum Mr. & Mrs. Barry Stein’s son’s marriage Morris & Claire Weinbaum Dori Catz’s Bat Mitzvah Patricia Weiss Elmer & Edna Judd‘s 70 Anniversary Richard & Rhoda Judd Harvey Wolsh’s Special Birthday Steven & Rachel Albert Elaine Berkowitz’s caregiver champion recognition Mr. & Mrs. C. Daniel Askin The marriages of Mr. & Mrs. James Cohen’s children, Erica and Justin, Jonathan and Taylor Dr. Charles & Mrs Jane Yahr The birth of Peter & Barbra Oleinick’s granddaughter, Zoe Dillon Dr. Charles & Mrs Jane Yahr The Daily Minyan Dr. Charles Paley Tomio Edward Chow Smuckler Dr. & Mrs. Joel Merenstein Lea E. Davidson’s special birthday Susan Horne Mr. & Mrs. Norman S. Kerman Mindy Shreve Speedy Recovery: Lea E. Davidson Nathan & Deborah Firestone Morris & Claire Weinbaum Anna Adler Gail Ryave (Z”L) Anna Adler

Lynda Herer GoldsmithCamp Ramah

In Memory Of: Reva Rosenfeld Lonnie & Natalie Wolf Bert Katz Lonnie & Natalie Wolf Betti Weber Moskowitz & family Lonnie & Natalie Wolf Bicky Goldszer Lonnie & Natalie Wolf Larry Kramer Lonnie & Natalie Wolf In Honor Of: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kitay’s Simhas Lonnie & Natalie Wolf

Lynne Robins MemorialScholarship Fund

In Memory Of: Owen Spatt Samuel & DorothyGreenfield

Mildred & Isadore Berkowitz Memorial Fund

In Memory Of: Morris “Sonny” Gelman Elaine Berkowitz In Honor Of: Father Jerome-Michael Vereb’s Golden Jubilee Elaine Berkowitz Mr. & Mrs. C. Daniel Askin’s Volunteer Award Elaine Berkowitz Speedy Recovery: Lea E. Davidson Elaine Berkowitz

Philanthropic Fund In Memory Of: Bert Katz Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Young

Prayer Book In Memory Of: Bert Katz David Slesnick & Gerri Sperling Joan Lasday Mr. & Mrs. Gary Tuckfelt

Contributions July 23 - October 14, 2016

In Honor Of: Lea E. Davidson’s birthday Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Young

Rabbi AdelsonDiscretionary Fund

In Honor Of: Sylvia Elias being named Volunteer of the Year by JAF Harold & Honey Forman Murray Naimark’s birthday Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schutte Donations: Karen Shapiro Alan & Dana Himmel Borris & Marina Yurovsky Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Lederer

Sisterhood Flower Fund In Memory Of: Barbara Hoffman Dr. William L. Hoffman Mildred and Isadore Berkowitz Dr. Elaine H. Berkowitz Rita & David Schneider Barbara & Michael Schneider Robert & Sara T. Davidson Sanford & Elinor Zaremberg Lea E. Davidson Frida Seeligsohn Ria David Bert Katz Cheryl Blumenfeld Sonny Gelman Nathan & Deborah Firestone Owen Spatt Nathan & Deborah Firestone

Morris “Sonny” Gelman Cheryl Blumenfeld In Honor Of: Our granddaughters, Shira & Hallie Goldberg Shari & Rick Sweet My grandchildren: Jake, Zev, Rory, Zoe and Kenzie Natalie Rosenbloom

Our 8 grandchildren Sondra & Richard Glasser Debby Firestone’s birthday Cheryl Blumenfeld Cheryl Blumenfeld’s birthday Nathan & Deborah Firestone Lea E. Davidson’s birthday Nathan & Deborah Firestone Judy Kornblith Kobell being named volunteer of the year by Na’amat Harold & Honey Forman Speedy Recovery: Lea E. Davidson Harold & Honey Forman Judith Kayam

The Singles Fund In Honor Of: Gloria Elbling Gottleib’s special birthday Ira Frank

Thomas MordechaiRosenstein Memorial Fund

In Memory Of: Morris “Sonny” Gelman Harriet Kruman Yale & Barbara Rosenstein Milton & Sarita Eisner Bert Katz Milton & Sarita Eisner In Honor Of: Zarky Rudavsky’s new grandson Milton & Sarita Eisner The wedding of Shlomo Rosenstein to Leah Wax Nathan & Deborah Firestone Harry & Patty Schneider Jay Fingeret’s special birthday Yale & Barbara Rosenstein Rabbi Seth & Mrs. Judith Adelson’s 10th Anniversary Milton & Sarita Eisner

Speedy Recovery: Lea E. Davidson Milton & Sarita Eisner

Youth Fund In Memory Of: beloved mother, Carol Maidman Ida Steinberg Bert Katz Ralph & Audrey Silverman Harold & Connie Smolar Morris “Sonny” Gelman Harold & Connie Smolar Owen Spatt Ronald & Susan Polansky In Honor Of: Leonard Bernstein’s special birthday Ruth Weiss The marriage of Jonathan Klein to Julie Rozlyn Klein Mr. & Mrs. Gary Tuckfelt Speedy Recovery: David Weinbaum Mr. & Mrs. Barry Stein Lea E. Davidson Myriam Gumerman


Contributions July 23 - October 14, 2016

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Yahrzeit Donations July 23 - October 14, 2016Cynthia R. AbramsJack & Gail AbramsRenee AbramsSally AbramsSusan L AbramsAlan AckermanCarl & Honey AdelsheimAnna AdlerMr. & Mrs. Elias AizenmanMr. and Mrs. Robert L AlbertAmma AlperHoward AlterNathan AltshulerMayer & Joyce ArnowitzAnna AynbinderMarylyn BakerShirley Barasch, Ph.DMelvin & Cheryl BelanskyMr. & Mrs. Daniel BendasIrvin & Freya BergerRichard BergerSteven BergerWillie BergElaine BerkowitzMr. & Mrs. Sanford BermanNatalie Krauss BivasGloria BlackburnRonald BlankRonald BlaushildGilbert & Diane BlockBeth BlumenfeldRochelle BlumenfeldMr. & Mrs. Morry BlummerMr. & Mrs. William BrandSheila BritzGilbert & Sheila BrodyNancy BrombergBernard Faust & Rose Kay Browning

Arnold Caplan& Joyce TateishiDouglas & Barbara CaplanMilton CaplanDr. and Mrs. Joel CasarRobert & Sheila ChamovitzMarshall ChernerJoseph & Andrea ChesterRhoda ChoskyMr. & Mrs. Alex CohenCarole J. CohenDr. & Mrs. David CohenJames & Bonnie CohenPaul CohenRita CohenMr. & Mrs. Richard CohenRobert CohenAlan ColkerJames ColkerMr. and Mrs. Arthur CookLois CroneNatalie CubanJennifer DarlingHarry S. DavidsonThomas & Michelle DenommeBernard DickterLarry & Mrs. Sharon DobkinRochelle DueserJack DymHelen EatonAaron EdelsteinHanna EdelsteinIrwin & Linda EhrenreichDavid EisnerMilton & Sarita EisnerCookie ElblingGloria Elbling GottliebSheldon ElsenLois Engel

Judy EpsteinSeymour & Cynthia EstnerDr. & Mrs. Edward FarberRuth Ganz FargotsteinEvelyn FavishMr. & Mrs. Isaak FayerMr. & Mrs. Richard FederMoses & Susan FeldmanDr. & Mrs. Ronald FibusRuth FinebergMarilyn FingerMr. & Mrs. Karl FishmanMichael ForemanMichael & Debra FreiserJudith FriedmanMr. & Mrs. Semyon GeshiktorRosemary GeyerElayne GilbertMiriam GinsbergDr. & Mrs. Lawrence GlanzPatricia GlosserAlex & Dasha GoldinBruce GoldbergDr. Gerald S. GoldbergHersha K. GoldmanDr. Lidush GoldschmidtJacky Prucz& Lisa Goldberg PruczMarjorie GoldsteinDr. Morton& Mrs. Racelle GoldsteinRobert GoldmanMr. & Mrs. Stephen GoldringLucille GordonMatt & Deborah GraverDr. Joel& Mrs. Pamela GreenhouseMeyer GrinbergMr. & Mrs. Leonard Grobstein


Murray & Barbara GrossBeverly GroudineDr. Mark GroudineMr. & Mrs. Robert GrumetRita GuskyHarold & Judy HaffnerMrs. Selma HaimesChristopher Hall & Jessica HammerJack & Mimi HalpernMr. & Mrs. William HalpernGeraldine HarrisHoward & Sara HarrisMr. & Mrs. Steven HechtMr. & Mrs. Melvin HeimowitzHarriet HerbermanMarian HershmanRichard HirshbergSandra HirschLaverne HoffmanJill HoffmanJoseph B. HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Steven HoffmanWilliam HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Thomas HolcombStanley & Reva HornRichard HorowitzHarriet IsaacsonIrwin & Ann IzensonGloria JanavitzMr. & Mrs. Earl KaisermanMr. & Mrs. Michael KamonFalk & Judy KantorSimone KarpRobert L. & Clarice KatzCarole KaufmanMindy KeaneMarlene SalusMr. & Mrs. Richard E. Kessler

Ludmilla KhinkisAlexander & Helen KidermanMr. & Mrs. David KimelMyrna KingsleyMr. & Mrs. Alexander KislerCharles & Lois KleinNatalie KleinRichard & Rochelle KleinGerald Kobell & Judy Kornblith KobellMark & Marion KotlerMr. & Mrs. Elliott KramerMarilyn KramerRonald Krasnow & Dorit SteinCorinne KrauseJames & Sheri KrellEmanuel & Dorita KrifcherHarriet KrumanLeonard KuntzMichael & Susan KurtzShirley KurtzMr. & Mrs. Michael KwellerAnita LaborwitDr. Howard & Mrs. Carol LangEsther LapidussRuth LasdayBernice LasserYelka LayevskayaRacille LazarBeverly LebovitzJames LebovitzJudith LebovitzDr. Paul LebovitzCarol LedererJocelyn LehmanMurray & Adele LeibowitzJay LeipzigMr. David LeitmanEllen Letwin Schulz

Mitchell & Rhonda LetwinDr. Beth LevElaine LevensonTodd & Sally LevensonMerle & Myriam LevineMurray LevithRichard & Joan LevineDr. Robert LevinSandra LevineStanford LevinCharilee LevyLarry LevyShirley G. LiebermanSanford LipsitzSusan LipsitzDr. Robert & C. J. LissNathan LovitJune MalkinDr. Jack & Denise MalvinRichard & Karen MannJane MarcusPhilip MarcusDr. & Mrs. Richard S. MargolisRobert & Adele MarkovitzMrs. Ellen MarksElisa MarlinEllen MarmerMr. & Mrs. Thomas MarminsMr. & Mrs. Jay McKenzieFerne MeadowcroftMrs. MelamedMark & Jane MendlowDr. & Mrs. Joel MerensteinMr. & Mrs. Joshua MetlayPolina MezhebovskayaJames & Beth MichaelsDr. Edward MiddlemanClaryne Miggantz

Yahrzeit Donations July 23 - October 14, 2016


Mr. & Mrs. Bernard MillerMr. & Mrs. Howard MilsteinMarsha MintzBunny MorrisHarriet MosesYuriy & Raisa MudrenkoRichard NadelDr. Stanley M. NadelMorris & Dolores NaimarkIna NarinGail NeftDr. & Mrs. Lee NeimanMr. & Mrs. Allan NesviskyDr. Ronald & Mrs. Toby NeufeldMr. & Mrs. Jack OchsMr. & Mrs. Harold OkerEva OstrakovnaLester & Barbara ParkerMark Perlin & Ria DavidJeffrey PittlerJoel & Marcia PlattMr. & Mrs. Benard PollackIan & Connie PollackMr. & Mrs. Wayne H. PortTheresa PriceYakov Prizant & Luba DolinskyMr. & Mrs. William H. RackoffLeroy & Shirley RaffelTodd & Batia RascoeRonald ReckDavid ReissJohn ReiznerEsther ResnickAlan & Marion ReznikMrs. Sylvia ReznickCynthia RiderVera RivkinDr. Arnold Robbins

Mr. & Mrs. Aleksander ShapiroHarriet ShapiroPaul & Karen ShapiroHerbert & Barbara ShearMr. & Mrs. Neal ShenderovichFlorence ShermanLois SherryRosalyn ShermanSherman ShifletMr. & Mrs. Bernard ShireSperling ShirleyAlexander ShklyarMichael & Galina ShurinJoan SiegelH. Michael & Ellen SiegelRichard SiegelLaura GellerWilliam & Marian SiegelMarianne SilbermanRichard & Mary SilkArnold SilvermanMichael Nameth& Karen SilverblattRalph & Audrey SilvermanCynthia SimonHoward & Joyce SimonsDonald & Roslyn SmallHoward SmalleyMr. and Mrs. Herman A. SmithDr. Susan SniderBernice SpeckShirley SperlingMr. & Mrs. James SpevockDr. Alan & Mrs. Fern SteckelMr. & Mrs. Barry SteinCindy SteinbergDavid & Carole SteinbachHieleen Steinberg& Mrs. Steinberg(Granovitz)Jay & Jessy Stein

Sarah RobbinsJean RobinMrs. Lois RobinsMr. & Mrs. Nathan RogowNatalie RosenbloomDon & Florence RosenthalMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey RosenthalDr. Mitchell B. RosenfeldPeter Rosenfeld & Sabina BilderRobert & Elizabeth RosenthalMr. & Mrs. Sidney RosenSusan RosenbergWilma RosenbloomAlvin Ross & Christine PowersElisabeth RossenBelle RothMr. & Mrs. Elliot RothmanMarilyn J. RubinZarky RudavskyMrs. Ruth SacksMrs. Joseph SafyanNadene SalesMarjorie SamuelsMrs. Sally SantmanMr. & Mrs. Larry SavitzDr. Juan SchäfferJeanne SchimmelTeodora SchipperStuart & Susan SchlanskyHarry & Patty SchneiderMr. & Mrs. Robert SchutteMr. & Mrs. James SchwartzMichael Schwartz& Emily MedineDr. Sidney SchwimerMr. & Mrs. Eric ScottElkie SecherMr. & Mrs. Harold SegalIrving Segal



Jean SteinJeffrey SteinKaren SteinStanley SteinSteve & Lanoma SteinBarry SternAlbert StillerSteven & Janet StollerMr. & Mrs. Leroy SupowitzMr. & Mrs. Richard SweetCarol TabasWilliam & Charlene TarloJames & Cindy TaubergMadelain TaubergGertrude TepperTamara TregubenkoMr. & Mrs. Gary TuckfeltDr. & Mrs. Steven UretskyLeona VanscoykShirley VeldenzerRalph & Barbara Vogel

Florence WalkMrs. Eileen WayneJacquelin WechslerRonald & Ethel WeikersDr. David & Mrs. Joan WeinbaumHoward WeinJoseph & Phyllis WeinkleJudith WeinsteinMorris & Claire WeinbaumMr. & Mrs. Ron WeinstockMr. & Mrs. Robert WeinShirley WeinbergMr. & Mrs. Arnold WeisbandBernard & Andrea WeissMr. and Mrs. Edward R. WeissPatricia WeissMr. & Mrs. Jim WeiserRobert WhitmanMr. & Mrs. Charles WilfMr. and Mrs. Roger Wilk

Dr. & Mrs. Larry S. WinsbergMrs. Elizabeth WitschardLonnie & Natalie WolfMr. & Mrs. Bernard WortzmanMichael YahrRichard YahrCarol Yaster William LevantMr. & Mrs. Garik YudkoviczGhena & Zoya YurkBoris & Marina YurovskyMr. & Mrs. Robert G. ZangwillSandor & Barbara ZelekovitzDr. Marvin & Kathleen ZelkowitzShirley ZiontsMr. & Mrs. Allan Zytnick



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Rob MenesExecutive Director412.421.2288 [email protected]

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Judy KayamBookkeeper412.421.2288 [email protected]

Michelle VinesEvents Coordinator412.421.2288 [email protected]

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...membership dues?Dale

...making a donation?Judy

...planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?

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Rob...purchasing a plot at the Beth Shalom or Homestead Hebrew Cemetery?

Lonnie...sponsoring a Shabbat kiddush?

Michelle...Shabbat or daily services?

Karen Kahn...content in weekly emails or Mishpachtenu?

Anthony...touring the Early Learning Center?

Kara...information included in the Shabbat Bulletin?

Karen Kahn...staff assistance with projects or events?

RobLiron LipinskyDirector of [email protected]

Marissa TaitDirector of Youth Programs412.421.2288 [email protected]


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