Happening this Week
May 20 - May 27
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The Joint Jewish Education Program (J-JEP) is a collaborative effort between Congregation Beth Shalom and Rodef Shalom Congregation. J-JEP provides K-7 students with religious and Hebrew education program. Contact [email protected] for more information!
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NOTICE: Building Hours Changing in June
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 as the schedule permits.
All meetings must end by 6 p.m. Sundays. In addition, there are many Sundays over the summer in which we are currently scheduled to close at 2 p.m., when the garden closes.
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Sign up for this tour today at www.rodefshalom.org/rsvp.
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Counting the Omer - Lag B'omer - Shavuot Celebrations!
By Olivia Tucker, Executive Assistant to Rabbi Sharyn Henry and Program Coordinator
You count. You matter. We count on you and you count on us. The whole of our community counts. And for the seven Weeks or 49 Days from the second day of Passover to Shavuot in June, when we commemorate receiving Torah at Mount Sinai, the whole Jewish world does a very special kind of counting.
We count…The Omer!
You may have seen this handy sign in our lobby, proclaiming on which of the 49 Days of the Omer we are, equipped with Hebrew and English for the blessing and countings of the weeks and days.
Counting these days is a practice rooted in Leviticus 23:15-16: “You are to count from the morrow of the rest day from the day you brought the omer [sheaf of wheat] offering that is waived. There are to be seven complete weeks. You are to count until the day after the seventh week, 50 days and then bring an offering, a new gift to G-d.” One is to say the blessing for counting at each sundown.
READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.
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Volunteers Needed in the Biblical Botanical Garden this Summer!
Rodef Shalom’s Biblical Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers from June 1 - Sept. 15. Volunteer responsibilities include sitting in the garden under the pavilion, greeting visitors who enter, and making sure visitors sign in and out of the guest book. Volunteers are not required to have any knowledge of the plants in the garden. A fact sheet is provided in case visitors have any specific questions. Each volunteer shift is between two to four hours long.
The following volunteer shifts are available:
Mondays, 10 a.m. - noon; Noon to 2 p.m.
Tuesdays, Noon - 2 p.m.
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.- Dusk
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - Noon
Saturdays, Noon - 2 p.m.
Volunteers under the age of 14 must have an adult volunteer present with them at all times. If volunteers under the age of 18 are interested, they must work with a partner. Contact
[email protected]
to volunteer today!
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Interfaith Couples Needed for Study
The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University is looking to speak with interfaith couples in Greater Pittsburgh. Couples who complete this one-hour phone interview will receive a $40 gift card to Amazon. Participation guidelines: both members of the couple must be younger than age 45, and must either have no children or only children younger than the age of six. If this applies to you or someone you know, contact
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Thanks to everyone who donated to the fund established in honor of Rabbi Sharyn H. Henry.
The award, to be presented biennially, will recognize an organization or individual that has made a significant impact toward social justice either locally or regionally. Rabbi Henry believes that those who seek to create a more just world is an essential part of Jewish life.
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 • Patricia and Miles Braverman • Karen and Richard Brean • Sharon Ryave Brody and Family • 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 • Teri and Barton Cowan • Marion Damick • Georgia Davidson • Arnold Davis • Debra and William Demchak • Margie and Dr. Paul Dubner • Eads Family • Mary Ellen Elias • 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 •
Marcia Frumerman • Rabbi Jamie Gibson • Rebecca Gildengers • Sharon and James Goldberg • Goldman Union Camp Institute • Jennifer Burnau and Richard Gordon • 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. • Janice and Richard 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 • Goldie and Joel Katz • Mina Kavaler • 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 • 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 • 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 • Sabina and Peter Rosenfeld • Sarah and Jonathan Rosenson • 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 • Eleanor Schoenberger • Rabbi Burt Schuman • 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 • Susan and Benjamin Wechsler • Barry Weisband • Robin Wertkin • Lauren Wolcott • Myrna and Allan Zelenitz • Doreen Zisla
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Weekly Meditation Series with Cantor Julie Newman
Tuesdays ∙ 6:00 - 7:30 p.m
May 21, 28,
June 4, 11, 18
Chapel
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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Road Closure Announcement: May 25
On Saturday, May 25, a few roads surrounding Rodef Shalom will close from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for OpenStreetsPGH, a free public event.
Consult the map below for details regarding roads, and on May 25, consider using
Google Maps or Waze for directions during the event, as they will direct people to all of the detours needed. For people coming and going to services, we recommend using Wilkins Ave., Forbes to Morewood Ave., and Center Ave. to get to Rodef Shalom.
Visit
here
to view a map of the route.
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Family Center and Preschool Announcements:
School will be closed for Memorial Day on May 27
Last day of school will be May 31
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Graduation Tot Shabbat
Friday, May 31
6:00 p.m. ∙ Freehof Hall
Welcome Shabbat with family, friends, music, prayer and stories. Gather in Freehof Hall at 6:00 p.m. for candle lighting, Kiddush, and Motzi, followed by a potluck dinner. Please bring a nut-free salad or side dish for 6-8 people. Conclude the evening with our Shabbat/preschool graduation and our year-end celebration. On that evening, ALL children in the congregation who are entering Kindergarten in the fall, regardless of where they attend preschool, will receive a special blessing.
RSVP by contacting Mimsie Leyton at [email protected] or by calling (412) 621-6566 x127.
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Area Day
Sunday, June 2 ∙ 2:00 p.m. ∙ Freehof Hall
The Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) brings together representatives of Pittsburgh area refugee communities to share their stories and the challenges they face in making Pittsburgh their new home. RSVP to Susan Blackman at
[email protected]
or Susan Cohen at 412.363.7746.
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Brotherhood Annual Dinner Meeting
Tuesday, June 4
6 p.m., Aaron Court
Join us for our annual meeting! Election & installation of officers will be followed by dinner. All members of Brotherhood are welcome to attend our Annual Meeting with a spouse or guest! Enjoy dinner and meet our Volunteer of the Year!
RSVP
before May 30 to Tim Litman at 412-390-8373 or
[email protected]. This meeting is free.
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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, May 24
5:30 p.m. Service
-Rabbi Sharyn Henry
-Cantorial Soloist
Molly May
-Helena Nichols Baby Naming
Saturday, May 25
10:30 a.m. Service
-Rabbi Aaron Bisno
-Rabbi Sharyn Henry
-Cantorial Soloist
Molly May
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Beatrice Fernandes
Bat Mitzvah
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Even though the days are nice now (well, most of the time), the nights are still chilly!
The Gift Corner has the perfect answer to keep you comfortable: lightweight wraps and ponchos! These versatile pieces will complement many things you already own and are usable for quite a bit of the year.
Check out our handbags and jewelry to complete your new ensemble! As a reminder, our new weekday hours are 11-4, and we gift wrap and ship if you want to send something to your friends or family.
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,
Alex and
Harris Heit,
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 ∙ 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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