Happening this Week
June 24 - July 1
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Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living
Classes will be held every Monday: September 9, 2019 – May 18, 2020
Interested in Jewish Learning? Join Shalom Pittsburgh for its first-ever Melton Adult Jewish Learning course, just for young adults (22-45 years old).
The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, a project of Hebrew University in Jerusalem, supplies the curriculum for a two-year course of study, taught by local area Rabbis and Jewish educators. This course provides adults with a comprehensive understanding of Jewish thought, practice and history. No prerequisite learning is required.
Cost: $180 per person, per year, and the cost includes all books and materials. Click
here
for more info.
Generously subsidized by the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning Endowment Fund – reduced from $600.
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Join Rabbi Bisno as he leads you on this family-friendly trip of a lifetime next spring! Highlights of this trip include:
- A journey of education and inspiration
- Connect with Israel from ancient history to high-tech innovation
- Experience Jerusalem's holiness, Tel Aviv's energy, Northern serenity
- From jeeps on the Golan to floating on the Dead Sea: Israel's diversity
- Explore the triumphs and challenges of the nation
- The joy of the land: great food & tasting tours, mystical art & more
- See Israel in style: outstanding tour educators & speakers, superb service
Get started in planning your trip by contacting Executive Assistant to Rabbi Bisno, Melanie Solomon, at
[email protected]
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Support Immigrants: Belt and Shoelace Drive!
Help immigrants who come over the border from Mexico by donating new or gently used shoelaces and belts in the commons area at Rodef Shalom today. This is a Casa San Jose initiative. When immigrants cross the border, ICE officers confiscate these items, creating the need for your help. Please donate gently used or new belts and shoelaces to be sent to the border to help immigrants and refugees today. Bins are located in the Rodef Shalom commons area! Contact [email protected] or
[email protected]
for more info.
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Do you have a simcha to share with the congregation? We are looking for your joyful announcements, including recent weddings, new babies, B'nai Mitzvah, and more!
Simply email your announcement with a photo to Director of Communications and Marketing, Stephanie Rex, at [email protected] to get started!
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NOTICE: Building Hours Changing
Permanently
Beginning Thursday, June 27,
Rodef Shalom will close on Thursdays at 6 p.m.
The building will stay open for Garden Parties on Thursday, July 11 and Thursday, Aug. 8. Beginning Sunday, June 9
the building will close at 6 p.m. on Sundays.
This is a permanent change in our operations.
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Registration Now Open!
Antisemitism, Hate, and Social Responsibility Conference, organized by Classrooms Without Borders
November 10 and 11, 2019
Renowned scholars will give lectures, and leading anti-hate organizations will offer breakout sessions. It will be open to the community and is geared toward academia, educators, clergy, and students. Act 48 credits will be available for teachers who attend the conference for professional development. Registration is opening this month (June), and more information can be found in the flyer and
at this link
. Contact Daniel Pearlman with questions:
[email protected]
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Weekly Meditation Series with Cantor Julie Newman
Tuesday, June 26 ∙ 6:00 - 7:30 p.m
ALC1
Join us for Jewish mindfulness meditation. No prior experience needed. Come as you are, all are welcome! Tuition by voluntary donation.
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The Joint Jewish Education Program (J-JEP) is a collaborative, community-wide supplemental religious school offered by Congregation Beth Shalom and Rodef Shalom Congregation. J-JEP provides K-7 students with religious and Hebrew education programs.
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The playground will be ready for play soon!
Thanks to everyone who supported the renovation of the playground. Watch for the formal dedication and celebration in September!
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Thanks to everyone who donated to the
Rabbi Sharyn H. Henry Fund for Social Justice.
Anonymous (1) • Barbara Abraham • Barbara and Alan Ackerman • Robert Alexander • Marian and Tom Allen • Kathy Arnheim • Valerie and Paul Bacharach • Nancy and Lester Berkowitz • Dr. Michelle and Rabbi Aaron Bisno • Richard Burkitt •Judith Nesviksy and Jerry Bitner • Joan and Bernard Bloch • Charlotte Bluestone • Erin Barr and Jeff Bonno • Sandie and Bob Brand • Patricia and Miles Braverman • Karen and Richard Brean • Sharon Ryave Brody and Family • Richard Burkitt •Sylvia and Sidney* Busis, Maureen and Jim Busis, and Neil Busis • Joelle Caplan • Marilyn and Bernard Caplan • Sarah Castelli • Margot and Todd Cavalier • Adina and Brian Cohen • Naomi Siegel and Eric Cooper •Teri and Barton Cowan • Marion Damick • Georgia Davidson • Arnold Davis • Debra and William Demchak • Gene Dickman • Margie and Dr. Paul Dubner • Rubinoff-Dunham Family Fund • Caryn Rubinoff and Craig Dunham
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Eads Family • Mary Ellen Elias • Walter Ellman • Susan Sternburg and James Epstein • Phyllis and Philip Feinert • Sharon and Morris Feldman • Sheila and Milton* Fine • Marian Finegold • Lois Finkel • Maxine and Dr. Stephen Fisher • Frederick Frank • Joan Friedberg • Marcia Frumerman • Rabbi Jamie Gibson • Rebecca Gildengers • Sharon and James Goldberg • Goldman Union Camp Institute • Jennifer Burnau and Richard Gordon • Dennis Grinberg • Hanna Gruen • Ina and Larry Gumberg • Beth, Jeff, Ellen and Jason Gusenoff • Lori and Richard Guttman • The Harrison Family • Dan Heit and JusticeWorks YouthCare Inc. • Bryna Helfer •Janice and Richard Henry • Phyllis Henry • Karen Hochberg • Carol Skinger and John Horn • Aislinn Bohren and Alex Imas • Dr. Walter Jacob • Lynne and Blair Jacobson • Jennifer Marin and Jeremy Kahn • David and Susan Friedberg Kalson • Jane and Barry Kart • Goldie and Joel Katz • Mina Kavaler • Barbara Gaines and Richard King, Jr. • Kathy and Cary Klein • Cantor Julie Newman and William Klingensmith • Elliott and Bobbee Slotsky Kramer • Eileen and Nicholas Lane • Symoine Laufe • Carol and Salem Leaman • Marcia Levaur • Frances F. Levin • Anne Lewis • Carol Tobin Lewis • Mimsie Leyton • Susan and Paul Lieber • Sally and Tim Litman • Susan and Richard Loether • Catherine and Mark Loevner • Amy Lowenstein • Bernard Mallinger • Gladys Maharam • Myrna and Mark Mason • Dorenberg and May Families • Ben McFerren • Jane and Dr. Richard Meltzer • Beverly Mermelstein • Rachel and Karl Meyers • Gwen Miller • Cheryl Moore • Pearl Moore • Carol and Richard Nathanson • Roberta Needleman • Marcia and Robert Netzer • Judith Roscow and Stephen Oliphant • Helen Orringer • Barbara and Lester Parker • Amy and Edwynn Platt • Valerie Monaco and Deborah Polk • Anne Molloy and Henry Posner III • Nancy and Bill Rackoff • Theresa Greco and Reid Roberts • Laura and Jason Rock • Sandy and Larry Rosen • Barbara and Bryan Rosenberger • Sabina and Peter Rosenfeld • Sarah and Jonathan Rosenson • Marcia Rosenthal • Nancy and Robert Rosenthal • Drs. Ellen and Loren Roth • Mayda Roth • Richard and Ann Bass Roth • Ruth Rubenstein • Deborah Rubin • Eric Schaffer and Cantor Michele Gray- Schaffer • Nancy Bernstein and Robert Schoen
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Mary Beth and Guy Salama
• Eleanor Schoenberger • Rabbi Burt Schuman • Arline Schwartz • Sally and Lanny Seed • Elizabeth Segel • The Segel Family • Jan and Don Shaw • Nataliya and Grigoriy Shevchenko • Eleanor Siegal • Dottie Silberman • Marjorie Silverman • Paul Silverman and Family • Nancy Tapper Smith • Deborah Moss and Keith Somers • Suzanne Weinthal Somers • John Spear • Carol Spero • Heather and John Spitzer • Bill Stein • Marcia Stewart • Laura and Harlan Stone • Meredith and David Strassburger • Mona and E.J. Strassburger • Rochelle Sufrin • Rowna Sutin • Laura Swiss and Richard Swartz • Shirley Tucker • Pamela Wagoner • Carole and David Wallach • Susan and Benjamin Wechsler • Andrea and Ron Wedner
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Barry Weisband • Sarah and Rick Wertheimer • Robin Wertkin • Michelle Einstoss, James Wilson and Jordan Wilson • Lauren Wolcott • Myrna and Allan Zelenitz • Doreen Zisla
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Every Week at Rodef Shalom
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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.
Women of Rodef Shalom's Bridge Game
Mondays ∙ 12 p.m. ∙ Freehof Hall
Pittsburgh Bridge Association information is available at:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mondays ∙ 7:00 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:
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]
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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:
Yoga sponsored by Women of Rodef Shalom
Fridays ∙ 9:30 - 11 a.m. ∙ Sisterhood Room
All genders are welcome. Cost is $10/class. Bring a mat. Contact Sharon Lesgold: (412) 904-2611.
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Friday, June 28
5:30 p.m. Service
-Rabbi Sharyn Henry
-Cantorial Soloist
Molly May
Saturday, June 29
10:30 a.m. Service
-Rabbi Sharyn Henry
-Cantorial Soloist
Molly May
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Rodef Shalom Congregation will be closed on July 4th.
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What holiday do we celebrate every week? (That's a trick question...) It's Shabbat, of course!
At the Gift Corner, we have everything you need for your day of rest, including some beautiful new Challah covers. There are more colors available, in addition to lovely candlesticks and candles, Challah trays, and Challah knives, just to name a few celebratory items you need or may want to gift to someone else who has a need.
They look much better in person, so come visit and pick out your favorites!
See you soon at the Gift Corner!
Monday-Friday
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(during Religious School)
Evenings by appointment.
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JFunds:
A Resource for Your Finances
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JFunds is a network of funding sources available in the Jewish community. Whether you are figuring out how to finance your child’s education, replace your furnace, pay for medical, prescription, or dental expenses, afford next month’s bills, or sending a teen on a trip to Israel, there are people ready to partner with you! Visit
www.JFundsPgh.org
to find out about the many resources available to you.
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Rodef Shalom
Legacy Society
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Thank you to our congregants who created their legacy by including Rodef Shalom Congregation in their will, trust, retirement account, or insurance policy.
Welcome to our newest members in 2019,
Nancy Rosenthal, Alex Heit and
Harris Blum,
Marla J. Perlman, Marjorie Silverman, Janet* and John Spear, and Ruth C. Yahr.
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 Dr. 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 ∙ Lois and Milton Michaels ∙ 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.
*z"l - "of blessed memory"
To learn more about the Rodef Shalom Legacy Society, contact Mayda Roth at
or at
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