AARP Squirrel Hill Meeting and Sing-a-Long Event

Wednesday, February 20

1:00 p.m. ∙ Levy Hall

All seniors are invited to come and sing-a-long with the JCC chorus. The meeting will include information on legislative matters which concern seniors, the current health report, and information on the group's monthly luncheons, etc. In addition, crochet chemo hat patterns will be available and if you have a knitted pattern, please bring one to share. 

The chapter would appreciate your donations of used eyeglasses, cell phones with chargers, and new travel size toiletries, which it will donate to various nonprofit organizations. NOTE: If the Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the AARP meeting is canceled. Please contact Marcia Kramer at 

412-731-3338  for more information.

For the Family: "Final Friday"

Friday, February 22

Noon ∙ Aaron Court

All families with children five years and younger are invited to join our preschoolers to welcome Shabbat with candles, Kiddush, Hamotzi, singing, dancing, stories, and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone is welcome!

Gun Violence Prevention

101 Workshop

Sunday, February 24

9:30 a.m. ∙ Sisterhood Room

The Pittsburgh team of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Women of Rodef Shalom invite you to their interactive workshop on the complex problem of gun violence. Learn about local efforts, recent victories in Pennsylvania, and how you can become a productive voice in the movement. Please RSVP by February 20 to [email protected] to hold your spot. Refreshments will be served.

J-JEP 5779 Parent Electives with Rabbi Danny Schiff

Sunday, February 24

Sunday, March 3

Sunday school isn't just for kids. Our adult elective series with Jewish Community Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff is open to all! Find out more and register at  jjep.org/parents .

Emergency Food Drive Supports those Impacted by Government Shutdown

The Jewish Family and Community Services Squirrel Hill Food Pantry is collecting donations for those recently impacted by the government shutdown.

At this time, Rodef Shalom is collecting cash donations, grocery gift cards, and non-perishable food items. Please leave food items at the collection station located in the Rodef Shalom commons area and drop off any monetary donations at the front desk. Contact Yael Eads for more information at  [email protected].

Attention Grandparents: Join the Grand Journey!

The G2 Initiative gives grandparents and grandchildren an opportunity to build a strong and meaningful relationship centered around Jewish identity, family narrative, and connection to the Jewish community and Israel.

Monthly activities and programming are scheduled to begin in February, and the program culminates in a week-long trip to Israel. Contact Kristin Karsh at [email protected] or visit here to register.

Camp Q&A

Sunday, February 24

11:00 a.m. ∙ Aaron Court

Lisa David, Director of Camp Harlam, a Jewish summer camp and retreat center, will visit Rodef Shalom throughout the morning and early afternoon for one-on-one conversations. At noon, a light lunch will be served as attendees learn about what Camp Harlam has to offer, followed by a Q&A session. 

Contact Yael Eads at [email protected] if you have any questions. 

Purim Carnival Preparations

12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.,

Sunday afternoons through

March 10

This is YOUR time to shine! Each year, the Rodef Shalom Youth Group throws the biggest and best Purim Carnival in the city, and we want you to be a part of it! Bring your ideas, your creativity, and your friends and help get the carnival started. Lunch is provided each week with a $5 donation requested. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] . 

More Upcoming Events... 

Dinner for East End Cooperative Ministry

Tuesday, February 26 ∙ 6 p.m. ∙ Rodef Shalom

Thursday, February 28 ∙ 6 p.m. ∙ 6140 Station St.

Join the Rodef Shalom team to provide a home-cooked dinner for the East End Cooperative Ministry. You can join us to cook and prepare dinner in our own kitchen, or travel to the EECM to serve dinner to the residents there. RSVP to Yael Eads at  [email protected] .

Save the Date: Sunday, March 3

Congregational Meeting on Security + Training

Please join us at Rodef Shalom for an active shooter training session at 12:15 p.m., led by Brad Orsini, Director of Jewish Community Security of the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh. This training session will be followed by a Congregational Meeting at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will include a detailed update from the Security Committee. Please contact Executive Director Barry Weisband at [email protected] or by calling 412-621-6566 ext. 119 for more information. Please RSVP at www.rodefshalom.org/RSVP .

JFCS Community Counseling:

How to Reduce Stress in Difficult Times

Sunday, March 3

11:00 a.m. ∙ JCC Room 313

Jewish Family and Community Services’ (JFCS) March 2019 Counseling Schedule is now available. These sessions are free and open to anyone in the community who needs help. They will be held at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) at 5738 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill, 15217. Since the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue last October, JFCS has played a major role in providing counseling services to victims, families and the greater community. People wishing to find out more about counseling services can call JFCS at 412-521-3800, or visit jfcspgh.org/communitysupport for more information .

Every Week at Rodef Shalom

Monthly Food Drive for the 

Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry

Food justice is a significant part of our Social Action efforts! Help feed the needy in our community. Visit our donation station in the Commons area. Learn about the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry at www.sqfoodpantry.org.

Bridge Game

Mondays ∙ 12 p.m. ∙ Freehof Hall

Pittsburgh Bridge Association information is available at:

www.pittsburgh bridge.org

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Mondays ∙ 7:30 p.m. ∙ ALC1

All are welcome.

Sewing Workshop Sponsored by Women of Rodef Shalom

Tuesdays ∙ 10 a.m. ∙ Sisterhood Room

Beginners welcome. Contact Nancy Rosenthal: (412) 828-4844.

Bridge Game

Wednesdays ∙ 12 p.m. ∙ Sisterhood Room

Pittsburgh Bridge Association information is available at:

www.pittsburghbridge.org

Mahjong

Wednesdays ∙ 1 p.m. ∙ Freehof Hall

Everyone is welcome to this informal game of maj. 

Choir Rehearsal

Wednesdays ∙ 7:30 p.m. ∙ Levy Hall

Our singers span several generations and have varying levels of musical experience. Music reading and Hebrew reading are not required. Our choir sings in services once a month and performs in the community a few times a year. For more information, email Molly May at  [email protected] .

Afternoon Open Play

Tuesdays ∙ 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. ∙ Family Center

A classroom and the playground will be open for children who are accompanied by an adult to hang out with friends.  Contact  Mimsie : (412) 621-6566 x127.

Parkinson's Support Group

Wednesdays ∙ 1 p.m. ∙ ALC1

Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Parkinson's Foundation Western Pennsylvania Information is available at:

www.pfwpa.org

Yoga sponsored by Women of Rodef Shalom

Fridays ∙ 9:30 - 11 a.m. ∙ Sisterhood Room  

Men and women are welcome. Cost is $10/class. Bring a mat. Contact Sharon Lesgold: (412) 904-2611.

The

Gift Corner

Are you looking for new and unique jewelry for you or a friend? Look no further than the Gift Corner, where we have a nice selection by local artists.

These particular pieces are from an artist in Morgantown, WV (that's local to Pittsburgh, right?), and are not only beautiful, but won't break the bank, either.

There are also bracelets that are adjustable in case your wrist is larger or smaller. Come in and choose your favorites to take home with you!

See you soon at the Gift Corner!

Monday

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

(during Religious School) 

Sunday

9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(during Religious School) 

Evenings by appointment. 

Rodef Shalom

Legacy Society

Anonymous (3) ∙ Betty Abrams * ∙ Barbara and Alan Ackerman ∙ Marcia and Richard Adelsheim ∙ Lawrence Adler ∙ Bette and Hal* Bigler ∙ Michelle and Aaron Bisno ∙ Karen and Richard Brean ∙ Rosella and Gilbert Broff* ∙ Sylvia and Sidney Busis ∙ Marion Cohen* ∙ Teri and Barton Cowan ∙ Marcia and Charles* Deaktor ∙ Ruth and Emil Feldman* ∙ Sheila and Milton Fine ∙ Sylvia Fischer ∙ Frederick Frank ∙ Nachum Golan and Steven Hough ∙ Bette Jean Goldblum* Jack Goldsmith* ∙ Juliette Grauer* ∙ Anna Greenberg* ∙ Sharyn Henry and Dennis Grinberg ∙ David Hammerstein ∙ Jacki and Jeffrey Herzog ∙ Martha and Edwin Horne* ∙ Irene* and Walter Jacob ∙ Lynne and Blair Jacobson 

∙ Evan Klein ∙ Audrey and Robert* Lazar ∙ Francine* and Alan Lefkowitz ∙ Susan Friedberg Kalson and David Kalson ∙ Natalie A. Kaplan ∙ Corrine and Seymoure 

Krause* ∙ Amy Langham ∙ Sharon and Alan Lesgold ∙ Marcia Levaur ∙ Edgar Levenson* ∙ Frances and David* Levin ∙ Janet Markel and Barry Lhormer* ∙ Sally and Tim Litman ∙  Norma and Edgar Michaels* ∙ Pauline and Bernard Michaels* ∙ Carol Goldblum Nathenson ∙ Helen Orringer ∙  Lynn and Gerald Ostrow* ∙ Jeffrey Pollock ∙ Shirley and Sidney Rapport* ∙ Richard E. Rauh ∙ Mildred Rogow ∙ Bette and Howard Rom ∙ Sabina and Peter Rosenfeld ∙ 

Robert Rosenthal ∙ 

Mayda Roth ∙ 

Michelle Gray-Schaffer and Eric Schaffer ∙ Dottie Silberman ∙ Richard Simon ∙ William Stein ∙  Karla and Raymond Stept* ∙ Laura and Harlan Stone ∙  Meredith and David Strassburger ∙ Mona and E.J. Strassburger ∙ Barry Weisband ∙ Carole Williams ∙ Ruth Wintner* ∙  Susan* and Robert* Wolf ∙ Leatrice and John* Wolf, Sr.  

 

We welcome our new members, shown in bold, who joined in 2018.

 

 *z"l or "of blessed memory"

Create your legacy by including Rodef Shalom Congregation in your will, trust, retirement account or insurance policy. To learn more about the Rodef Shalom Legacy Society, contact Mayda Roth at 

412.621.6566 x140  

or at 

[email protected] .

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Make Sure Your Family is in the Member Directory!

We are preparing a new member directory and we want your family photo to be included! The following time slots are available for photos:

Sunday, March 24 from 2-8 p.m.

Monday, March 25 from 2-9 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26 from 2-9 p.m.

Sunday, April 7 from 2-8 p.m.

Monday, April 8 from 2-9 p.m.



Tuesday, April 9 from 2-9 p.m.

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