BETH EL CONGREGATION OF THE SOUTH HILLS

Beth El Congregation of the South Hills 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

412-561-1168 www.bethelcong.org A Bi-monthly publication

Cheshvan, Kislev, Tevet 5779

BETH EL CONGREGATION

OF THE SOUTH HILLS November / December 2018

Our amphitheater ready for the holidays.

Inclusion Torah Scroll of Recognition.

Our wonderful KOL volunteers.

The Beth El Sukkah.

November / December 2018 Cheshvan, Kislev, Tevet 5779

Candle Lighting Times November 2 5:59 PM November 9 4:52 PM November 16 4:46PM

November 23 4:41 PM November 20 4:38 PM December 7 4:37 PM

December 14 4:38 PM December 21 4:41 PM December 28 4:45 PM

Upcoming Services Friday, November 2 Services: 6:00 PM Parashat Hayei Sarah Saturday, November 3 Services: 9:15 AM Torah Yoga: 9:00 AM Friday, November 9 Services: 6:00 PM Young Family Shabbat/Dinner Parashat Toledot Saturday, November 10 Services: 9:15 AM Bar Mitzvah: Alex Levine Friday, November 16 South Hills Community Shabbat 5:30 PM Dinner Services: 6:30 PM at Temple Emanuel Parashat Vayetse Saturday, November 17 Services: 9:15 AM Friday, November 23 Services: 6:00 PM Parashat Vayishlah Saturday, November 24 Services: 9:15 AM Friday, November 30 Services: 6:00 PM Chanukah Musical Shabbat/Dinner Parashat Vayeshev Saturday, December 1 Services: 9:15 AM Spirituality Workshop: 9:00 AM Friday, December 7 Services: 6:00 PM Parashat Mikkets Saturday, December 8 Services: 9:15 AM

Friday, December 14 Services: 6:00 PM Parashat Vayiggash Saturday, December 15 Services: 9:15 AM Bat Mitzvah: Maya Golden Friday, December 21 Services: 6:00 PM Parashat Vayhi Saturday, December 22 Services: 9:15 AM Friday, December 28 Services: 6:00 PM Parashat Shemot Saturday, December 29 Services: 9:15 AM

Upcoming Events: November 3 Torah Yoga November 5 First Mondays with Rabbi Alex November 8 Pinball and a Pint November 9 Young Family Shabbat Dinner November 16 South Hills Community Shabbat/Temple November 18 Sisterhood program at the Frick November 30 Chanukah Musical Shabbat

December 1 Spirituality Workshop December 2 First Chanukah Candle December 3 First Mondays with Rabbi Alex December 9 Sisterhood Winter Flower Show

HEAL, GROW, LIVE WITH HOPE.

NARANON AND NA MEETINGS

AT BETH EL ON

WEDNESDAYS FROM 7:30-8:30 PM.

PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE OFFICE DOORS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR IF YOU HAVE

QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT KAREN AT

412-563-3395.

For the entire calendar of events please go to:

www.bethelcong.org

http://www.bethelcong.org

Intermarriage Facts

THE CURRENT STATUS OF INTERFAITH FAMILIES

IN THE CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT

INTERMARRIAGE FACTS

72% of non-Orthodox Jews who have gotten married since 2000 are intermarried.

Among Americans born before 1948 who had one

Jewish parent, only 25% are Jewish today. By contrast, among adults born after 1983 with one

Jewish parent, over 59% are Jewish today.

In Pittsburgh, only 6% of children of intermarried Jewish households are being raised in another religion.

The Pew study and other research show children

of intermarried parents are much more likely to grow up identifying as Jewish if they are exposed to Jewish educational experiences as children. By

contrast, even if parents intend to raise their children as Jews, those children who do not participate in

Jewish educational programs tend to have significantly weaker ties to the Jewish community

when they become adults.

40% of our newest members (10 out of the 25 who have chosen to join our Beth El family over the last 12 months) are intermarried, as compared to the 10

more who joined us over the previous two years.

THE CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT TODAY

Believes interfaith marriage can be an affirmation of one’s unique identity, an opportunity for inclusion and new pride in one’s affiliation with Judaism, as we explain and share it with our extended families.

Believes that welcoming the intermarried is not

enough. We must actively outreach to and embrace the intermarried. Will celebrate every

and all marriages involving a Jewish partner and seek to maximize the Jewish engagement of all

such marriages.

We are not looking to change you. We don’t want you to change. We don’t need you to convert. We want you to change us, for the

better. Quoting the late great Fred Rogers, “We like you, just the way you are.” We value and

respect your religious choices!

WE WANT YOU AS YOU ARE

RABBI’S REMINDERS

November 3 Torah Yoga Bnai Mitzvah Club 4 Daylight Saving Time ends 5 First Mondays 11:30am 7 Jeremiah Adult Ed 10 J-Line 6:15pm 11 Famous Rabbis 101 Adult Ed 10am 14 Jeremiah Adult Ed 10am J-Line 6:15pm 15 Christian-Jewish Dialogue 12pm Westminster 16 South Hills Community Shabbat at Temple Emanuel 18 Joint Confirmation 12:15pm 21 Jeremiah Adult Ed 10am 22 Happy Thanksgiving! 8:30am Services 28 Jeremiah Adult Ed 10am J-Line 6:15pm 30 Musical Chanukah Service December 1 Torah Yoga Bnai Mitzvah Club 2 1

st Night of Chanukah

3-10 Chanukah 3 First Mondays 11:30am 5 Jeremiah Adult Ed 10am J-Line 6:15pm 9 Famous Rabbis 101 Adult Ed 10am 12 Jeremiah Adult Ed 10am J-Line 6:15pm 16 Joint Confirmation 12:15pm 19 Jeremiah Adult Ed 10am J-Line 6:15pm 25 Merry Christmas to our Christian friends & family! 8:30am Services

From the Desk of Rabbi Alex...


From the President,

Warren Sufrin

We recently finished the Jewish “holiday season” and it’s hard to believe we don’t have another major one until Passover. What in the world will we do with ourselves in the meantime?! You should know we’re not taking any time off. Your vice presidents and your board are actively working on many things to move our congregation forward. New programming is being looked at, based on the input many of you provided, from the survey results. If you still want to be heard, the survey is still active, so visit bethelcong.org, click on Quick Links, and choose Database Update. Many of you also folded down tabs on the Tikun Olam post card. If you haven’t returned yours yet, please do so. Once we hear from you, we’ll definitely pass your name along to those responsible for each area of interest. Some fun fundraisers are in the works. Recently announced is “Pinball and a Pint” on November 15th. And more ideas are out there, so we’ll let you know when we have more concrete plans. Once we do, please respond with your RSVP! Of course, please don’t forget we have Bingo every Tuesday evening. We would love for you to play or volunteer to help. Our Rabbis are in the process of presenting a series of discussions titled “The Current Status of Interfaith Families & The Conservative Movement”. Our first discussion was a Shabbat Lunch and Learn, followed by a Monday Night Wine and Cheese function. In the near future, we’ll also hold a discussion for parents of children in our Religious School. Should you not have had an opportunity to attend one of these functions, or if you haven’t had an opportunity to express your feelings, please get in touch with me via email at [email protected]. I’ll make sure to get back to you as we want to make sure everyone is heard. Warren

Please remember Beth El Congregation with a gift in your will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy.


Busy Time At

Beth El!


Dear New Beth El Member, Congratulations on your decision to join Beth El Congregation! We know you will feel at home with our warm and inclusive congregation. Beth El Sisterhood is a multi-generational, diverse group. We engage in social, charitable, and educational events, and help provide financial support for our synagogue. We reach out to all age groups, balancing traditional and contemporary programs, offering a variety of functions, some of which include:

Social Events

Educational Programs

Charity Knitting

Torah Fund

Book Club

Cooking Events

Sisterhood Shabbat

College Contact

Babysitting

Judaica Shop (located on the first floor)

To accommodate the balance of work schedules and family obligations, our programs take place at different days and times.

We are a member of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism [WLCJ], which helps support the Jewish Theological Seminary, and strengthens women’s groups. Our membership fee of $45 is two-fold: (1) supports projects and programs, and (2) includes a specified fee required by the WLCJ. For new Beth El mem-bers who choose to join Sisterhood, first year membership is complimentary.

If there is a financial hardship, we do not consider this an obstacle to membership; please contact the Membership Chair or Co-Presidents - all information will be held in strictest confidence.

We invite you to join our Sisterhood and look forward to meeting you. Be sure to check out our ongoing events, including our annual fun, paid-up membership program in the fall. Announcements will appear in E-mail, the KOL [Beth El’s bi-monthly publication], the weekly Shabbat bulletin, and mailings. Also, be sure to find us at: www.bethelcong.org.

Without you, we are one woman short – please join us! Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Nan MacLachlan, Membership Co-chair Lynda Abraham-Braff, President

Beth El Sisterhood



The new year has started off with many exciting programs! Our Kickoff Event, “Cooking in The Kitchen with Deena,” was a huge success along with our Paid-Up Membership Program - ‘Self Defense for All” with Amanda Weiss. Recently, we went apple picking at Half Crown Orchard on a beautiful Fall day. Be on the lookout for our upcoming programs. Please join us when we go to the Frick to see the “Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper” exhibition on November 18. Additionally, we will go to Phipps Conservatory to see the Winter Flower Show and Light Garden on December 9. We will be sending out more information soon on these fun events. Do not forget about our ongoing Book Club, Charity Knitting, and Mahjongg programs. Please check the Beth EL calendar and Sisterhood web page for specific details. These are just a few of the exciting events happening this year in Sisterhood. We would love for you to join us and help us to continue to serve as a valuable arm of Beth El. Please help us to carry on Sisterhood’s Legacy - 100 years old and growing! Lynda Abraham-Braff Sisterhood President

BETH EL SISTERHOOD

Women Working Together to Make a Difference,

We Are Sisterhood

Be on the lookout for your 2019 Lucky Number tickets!

2 tickets and information on how to order

will be arriving soon in your mailbox.

Support Beth El Sisterhood in our fundraising campaign.

$30 for each ticket buys you 365 chances at cash winnings.

All proceeds support our families and our community.

Choose your own Lucky Number between 000 and 999.

Lucky Numbers make great holiday gifts.

If you need more than two tickets contact

Cheryl Kirshner


2018-2019 Book Club schedule:

There were many wonderful suggestions for books to include in our schedule, but we could only choose six.

Please look at the other recommendations below - happy reading!!

All meetings will be at 10:00 in the Sisterhood Room at Beth El. Here are other books people are reading and have recommended:

Radium Girls - Kate Moore Killers of the Flower Moon - David Grann The German Girl – Armando Lucas Correa Delicious – Ruth Reichl Home Safe – Elizabeth Berg Forest Dark – Nicole Krauss The Women in the Castle – Jessica Shattuck Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro The Garden of Burning Sand – Corban Addison An Unnecessary Woman – Rabih Alameddine Little Fires Everywhere – Celeste Ng Everything I Never Told You – Celeste Ng A Man Called Ove – Fredrik Backman The Reserve – Russell Banks The American Heiress – Daisy Hickman Carnegie’s Maid – Marie Benedict The Other Einstein – Marie Benedict And After the Fire – Lauren Belfer The City of Secrets – Stewart O’Nan The Immortalist – Chloe Benjamin Rules of Civility – Amor Towles Prague Sonata – Bradford Morrow White Rose, Black Forest – Eoin Dempsey Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor – Yossi Klein Halevi An American Marriage – Tayari Jones Uncommon Type – Tom Hanks Dirty Wars and Polished Silver: The Life and Times of a War Correspondent Turned Ambassatrix – Lynda Schuster My Mother’s Kitchen: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and the Meaning of Life – Peter Gethers

Date Title Author

November 4, 2018 Before We Were Yours Lisa Wingate

January 6, 2019 Beneath a Scarlet Sky Mark Sullivan

March 3, 2019 Waking Lions Ayelet Gundar-Goshen

May 5, 2019 The English Teacher Yiftach Reicher Atir

June 2, 2019 When Breath Becomes Air Paul Kalanithi


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Adult Education Lineup

Winter 2019

January 28, 2019 - George Savarese,

“Saudi Arabia and Israel”

February 4, 2019 - Rabbi Danny Schiff - Prager and Steinsaltz: The New Torah Commentators

February 11, 2019 - Jules Lobel,

Constiutional Law Professor and Rabbi Alex Greenbaum “The 2nd Amendment and the Jewish View of Bearing Arms”

*Note: Date-off February 18, 2019 - President's Day holiday

February 25, 2019 - Rabbi Danny Schiff, “The Countercultural Power of Humility”

March 4, 2019 - Rabbi Danny Schiff,

“Israel's Nation State Law: A Loving Critique”

March 11, 2019 - Karen Wolk Feinstein,

“What is Jewish Health Care?” and the subtitle:

“How do you build a foundation around it?”

The Judaica Shop Has Chanukah for You!

We are well stocked with cookie cutters, Chanukah gelt, dreidels, dreidel molds, hostess gifts (those items you would never buy for

yourself!), menorahs for everyone, and more!

We have lots of Gary Rosenthal pieces.

Calling All Grandparents, Indulgent Aunts, Uncles, Friends!

We have lots for children! Menorahs, cookie cutters, toys, lots and lots of dreidels— even dreidel crayons! We can create a gift bag for you.

Or why not order this adorable menorah with a favorite child’s name? Don’t wait too long—it takes two weeks but can be sent straight to the recipient if you wish.

Name Menorah!

Beth El Judaica Shop



INCLUSION COMMITTEE

Inclusion Shabbat will be held on February 9, 2019. It is our 10

th consecutive year

of holding such a service. In its first few years it was called “Disability Awareness Shabbat” with an emphasis on “disability”. We have adapted with times (and at times Beth El has been a local trailblazer) and Inclusion Shabbat has continued to have relevant speakers, and be inspiring. So, in this vain, I am delighted to announce that we have secured, as our guest for that morning, Joyce A. Bender, CEO, President, and Founder of Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and, also, incorporated Bender Consulting Services of Canada, Inc. in 2001. Bender Consulting is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA and operates in 18 states in the U.S. and 2 provinces in Canada. Bender is an advocate for disability employment and the host of the Internet talk radio show Disability Matters with Joyce Bender on voiceamerica.com. She is the current Chair of the Board of the National Epilepsy Foundation and the Secretary on the Board of the American Association of People with Disabilities.

This is a morning that no one should miss; make sure to circle your calendars now.

I hope you all have noticed, too, the iCart that was unveiled over the High Holidays and you will now find in whichever sanctuary is holding Shabbat morning services. On the iCart you will find a variety of “assists” that will make sitting through our services more comfortable. Please remember that these are to be used during your time in services and returned to the iCart afterwards. Also, there are now clearer directions in our parking lot to our elevator that can be used on Shabbat morning, or any other time, to get to the Sufrin Sanctuary. Please let someone in the office know if you or another person plans to use the elevator at times when the office might not be open so we can make arrangements. And, finally, we now have more Handicapped designated parking spots. Thanks goes to Cindy Platto, Lynda Abraham Braff, and Steve Hecht for always thinking and assisting in making Beth El a more open and welcoming community for members and guests alike. B’shalom, Joan Charlson

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First Mondays with Rabbi Alex

Lunch at 11:30 AM - Program at 1:15 PM

Looking for a great way to start the month? Then come to Beth El for lunch, thought-provoking speakers, talented performers, interesting topics,

Monday, December 3, 2018

"100 Years of Jewish Life in Shanghai" presented by Bill Greenspan.

Bill Greenspan was born in the former Soviet Union and emigrated to the USA in 1979. With an Electrical Engineering Degree from Kiev Polytechnic Institute behind him, he spent over 30 years working in the nuclear industry, the first 25 years at the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant in Arizona and the following 8 years building nuclear power plants in China. He lived and worked in Shanghai and became fascinated with its East-meets-West history and its rich Jewish community experience. Subsequently to discovering Shanghai Jewish connection, Bill read a lot of books and emboldened himself to make several presentations on the subject of Jewish Life in Shanghai at the Pittsburgh JCC and at both CMU and University of Pittsburgh, Continued Education Osher Universities. He lives in Shadyside and is the father of three sons, one residing in Israel. This presentation will cover the history of Jewish life in Shanghai and its three distinctive immigration groups: Sephardic Jews from Iraq, Ashkenazi Jews from Eastern Europe and from Austria-Germany. An emphasis will be placed on the fate of Jews escaping from Nazi Germany and Austria and their survival in the Shanghai ghetto.

Monday, January 7, 2019

We are showing a delightful movie called, "The Sturgeon Queens: The story of Russ and Daughters."

Four generations of the Russ family discuss their experiences as immigrants and their life behind the counter of the famed New York City lox and herring emporium. Interviews include two of the original Russ daughters (at the ages of 100 and 92) and enthusiastic customers such as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, and chef Mario Batali.

All First Monday events begin with lunch at 11:30 AM in the Snyder Social Hall.

The cost is only $6.00, which includes lunch.

To RSVP, please call the shul office at 412-561-1168.

“First Mondays” is brought to you by the Beth El Membership Committee, coordinated by Sharon Moskowitz and Bernice Natelson, and is open to the community.

Please contact Steve if you wish to help underwrite future programming.


November 2018 Volunteer of the Month – Arnie Greenwald Arnie Greenwald grew up in Uniontown, as well as Gastonia, NC. He received his BA in Liberal Studies, a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling and an MBA, all from University of Pittsburgh. In his spare time, he enjoys running, riding his bike, and reading newspapers. (Many have seen him on Sunday mornings, manning the Beth El office with a

newspaper spread out, reading it cover to cover while assisting parents of the religious school.) He is most proud of raising three wonderful, red-headed children. He says that his wife, Jackie, has had the most influence on him “for obvious reasons”. A current passion is politics. A high point of his volunteer experience, he says, is getting to see members of the synagogue on an informal basis. His contributions have included serving as Assistant Treasurer and working in the Beth El office every other Sunday for many years. Arnie says that other members would be surprised to learn that he was a Juvenile Probation Officer for five years with former member, Rosie Kuzmic. Thank you, Arnie, for all that you do for Beth El!

December 2018 Volunteer of the Month – Miles Kirshner Miles Kirshner grew up in Squirrel Hill. He attended Allderdice High School, George Washington University and Pitt School of Law. Miles is very involved at Beth El and has served in numerous executive roles including as President of the congregation for two terms. Making Beth El an inclusive community for those with special needs was a key project during his presidency. The high point of his volunteer experience was seeing Beth El become the stable and sustainable congregation that it is. He is currently a member of the Ritual Committee and was a part of the Yizkor appeal. Miles is married to Cheryl and they are parents to Alex and Joel. He says that raising two incredible sons and enjoying the nachus of their becoming successful young adults is the accomplishment he is most proud of. He is also proud of building and sustaining a successful law practice. His father, Charles Kirshner, had the most influence on him. He says his dad was, and will always be, his lifetime guide providing an example by deed. Miles enjoys going to shul, golfing, playing poker and socializing with Beth El friends. Asked what people might be surprised to learn about him, he said that he has been a Grateful Dead head for the past 40 years. Finally, Miles says that he has given much to Beth El but has gotten so much more in return. Thank you, Miles, for all your contributions!

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH


I’d much rather be writing this for the Summer issue rather than thinking about another Pittsburgh Winter quickly approaching. Oh well, we can pray for a mild one! We have many people to thank for mailing support. Many organizations need to pay mailing services because they are not as fortunate as us who are able to utilize a strong volunteer base. Special thanks to those who helped collate the Sept/Oct. Kol: Rhondda Averbach, Dottie Goldstein, Norman Kerman, Debbie Lantzman and Lin Toder. Also, as if getting out a Kol issue wasn’t enough, we had to enlist the help of the following to collate the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur booklets; Karen Frank, Dottie Goldstein, Tema and Norm Kerman, Debbie Lantzman, Bernice Natelson, Don Selig, Lin Toder and Ellen Whitman. Yasher K to all and to Betsy Rascoe for managing our advertisers who help to offset the costs of the Kol.

Speaking of Holidays, wow what a month. The people behind the scenes are the ones that make it appear that it’s a well-oiled machine, that’s because it is. Months of planning in preparation from Alvin Catz and Sam Balk organizing honors with the help of Andy Reibach in its coordination efforts. The Rabbis, Alex and Amy, preparing their sermons and service logistics along with Rabbi Amy’s musical services in the newly renovated Sufrin Chapel and our outdoor amphitheater. Parts need to be assigned, preparation by our two professional shofar blowers extraordinaire; Michael Silverman and Billy Spatz, silver polishing and ordering the break the fast treats by Fran Berkman, coordinating a Kol Nidre dinner for 150 by our Catering Manager, Claire Plassmeyer, Addresses to the congregation by our president, Warren Sufrin and our Exec. Vice President, Susie Seletz coordination of bima logistics for all the honors, Edie Yorke orchestrating the decorum for those receiving honors, all of our Men’s Club ushers led by Jay Feuer, appeals by Sylvia Slavkin for Life and Legacy and Miles Kirshner for the Yahrzeit appeal, the Israel bonds appeal by Karen Morris, Tricia Burkett and Joan Charlson, supplying the Cantor and his family host meals by Sheila and Alvin Catz, Warren and Adele Sufrin, and Sheryl and Michael Silverman, transportation for the Cantor provided by Paul Shapiro, Board of Trustees as greeters in the main lobby and the Exec. Committee and Youth representative Rose Genstein sitting on the bima. All of our Torah readers, service leaders, babysitting coordinators and those others behind the scenes; Deb Goldberg, Leslie Gura, Shirley Moritz, Edie Price, Bill Stevens, Bill Rigby and Dorian Scales. A Hearty Yasher Koach! During the holidays each year, there is a special presentation. The first is presented to an individual/s and is known as the Alex Silverman Shem Tov (Good Name) Award in memory of Alex Silverman. Roz Silverman each year searches for a framed piece of art that the awardee/s receive and always manages to find just the right piece for the occasion. This year, the recipient was Lynda Abraham-Braff. The second award that is given is the Hoffman Family Distinguished Service Award in memory of Sid and Maxine Hoffman. This year’s recipient was Alan Scheimer and represents a lifetime achievement. Yasher K to both honorees!

Wishing You and Your Family a very Happy, Healthy, and Safe

Thanksgiving Weekend!

Yasher Koach!




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Now purchase and shop online, our code is B 7 C 8 3 7 9 D 1 1 2 2 (no spaces)!

Any questions, please feel free to email Tibey Falk (preferred) or call her. Loads more vendors, including other $100’s are available and can be ordered by contacting Tibey.


Extra help is always needed and appreciated and it is a great opportunity to meet new friends and

to help Beth El at the same time

If you are interested in volunteering for 1-2 hours a month and want more information, please contact

Jay Feuer, Debbie Goldberg, Andy Gross or Warren Sufrin.

1st week: End of the month drawing

2nd week: Free dinner

3rd week: Door prize night

4th week: $250 drawing, $300 if present

Coupon entitles the bearer to $5 worth of Beth El Bingo Bucs.

Bingo is every Tuesday. Doors open at 6:00 PM, Games start at 7:00 PM.

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING THE AMUD (PILLARS) PROGRAM

These dollars directly help offset the shortfall between dues & expenses.

PATRON LEVEL ALEPH—$600.00 ABOVE DUES-includes Men’s Club, Sisterhood and Youth dues, plus 1 enjoy book. DONOR LEVEL BET—$1,200 ABOVE DUES-includes above, plus 5 % off Judaica Shop. CONTRIBUTORS LEVEL GIMEL—$1,800 ABOVE DUES-includes above, plus 10 % off Judaica Shop. SPONSOR LEVEL DALET—$2,400 ABOVE DUES- includes above, plus 15 % off Judaica Shop. PILLARS LEVEL HAY—$4,800 ABOVE DUES-includes above, plus 2 enjoy books and Friday Night Oneg. SUSTAINING LEVEL VAV—$7,200 ABOVE DUES-includes above, plus a Leaf on the “Giving Tree,” and (10) donations to the fund of your choice. CHAI/LIFE LEVEL ZAYIN—$10,000 ABOVE DUES-includes above, plus (1) reserved parking space for the High Holy Day and (2) additional High Holy Day seats.

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Beth El Congregation of the South Hills Donation Form

Please use this form to make only one donation by circling the appropriate fund. Use a separate form for each fund. I wish to donate to the fund indicated. Attached is my check in the amount of $ ____ ($7.50 minimum donation)

This donation is being made: In Honor of: ___________________________ In Memory of: _______________________ Other: ___________________________

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDS: Brit Kodesh Fund

Established in honor of Brit Milah and baby namings, funds are used to provide for youth religious programs.

Howard Lazear Fund Scholarships for needy children in the school to attend special events.

Milton Lederman Fund Awards a Hay class student who has made the greatest progress in the school. Additionally, funds will provide tutoring.

Louis R. Paul Fund Purchase of audio-visual equipment for the religious school.

Religious School Discretionary Fund Provides for additional enrichment activities for the Religious School.

Spiegel Religious School Fund Used for additional religious school Programming Seemen J. Rose Fund

Awards an outstanding student in the Hay class.

Pearl Simmons Family Education Fund Provides for family educational Programming.

Shirley Stolzer Fund Funds are to be used for student education.

LIBRARY FUNDS: Anita (Nicky) Gordon Fund To purchase artwork & decorations. Sufrin-Melman-BEST Weekend Fund To be used for BEST Weekend. Sol and Clara Metlin Fund

Used for adult education. Nan Toder Memorial Fund

To help establish a children’s corner of the library.

ENDOWMENT FUND Helps ensure Beth El’s future.

CHILDRENS SERVICES YOUTH FUNDS: Stephen J. Cirota Fund Used for special sessions for youth. Ellen Rochelle Rudt Youth Scholarship Fund Provides awards to outstanding teenagers to attend USY programs. Youth Fund Provides for youth programming.

SISTERHOOD FUNDS: Camp Ramah Scholarship Provides funds for Beth El children to attend Camp Ramah. Renee Skirboll Memorial Fund for Jewish Enrichment Provides funds to be used for programs sponsored by the Conservative movement as well as Jewish enrichment for women (example Melton). Funds available for high school students whose mother is a Sisterhood member in good standing. David Stahl Memorial Library Fund Purchases books and supplies for the Library. Marianne Zimmt Fund

Provides scholarships to Beth El teenagers participating in a formal USY Jewish travel program of more than 3 weeks in length (USY on Wheels, Pilgrimage, other Israel Programs.)

GENERAL FUNDS: First Mondays

The First Mondays is brought to you by the Beth El Membership Committee, coordinated by Sharon Moskowitz, and emceed by Rabbi Alex Greenbaum. General Fund Used for budget operating expenses. Repair & Maintenance Fund Emergency repairs for the building.

BUILDING FUNDS: Building Fund Building improvements and repairs. Jerome and Joan Finn Family Cemetery Fund Cemetery beautification. Greening Account Greening of the building. Kitchen Fund To replace needed items in the kitchen. Mollie and Erwin Neuman Fund Sisterhood Room/Bridal Suite furnishings and upkeep. Michael B. Sufrin Fund Undesignated

RITUAL FUNDS: Leizer Balk Fund Used for purchase, repair & upkeep of ritual objects. Chapel Fund Used for needs in the chapel. Cantor Samuel J. Lazier Fund Used for musical needs of the Congregation. Prayerbook Fund

Purchase Siddurim (min donation $30), Etz Hayim (min donation $75), and Humashim (min donation $50); name plate in book identifies donation.

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Used for causes & needs deemed important by Rabbi. Maurice Rosenberg Fund For repair of a Torah. Helene Weinstein Family Fund

To provide assistance for any family in a time of need such as shiva meals.

This donation is made by: Name: _______________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________

Please send acknowledgement to: Name: ____________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________

Beth El Congregation has a beautiful Giving Tree in the reception area. The golden leaves of the tree, and the

bronze stones at the base, await inscription by those contributors who wish to remember a special occasion,

honor someone, or memorialize a loved one. Leaves and stones can be purchased for any occasion or just to let

someone know that you care.

GIVING TREE


BETH EL UNITY GARDEN

Yes, I would like to help Beth El Congregation USY and Israel grow! Enclosed is my contribution of $_______ for_____ trees at $18.00 each. Mail payment to Beth El or drop it off in the office. A beautiful certificate of acknowledgement will be sent to the person/s listed below.

In honor of : __________________________________

In memory of: _________________________________

Please send a certificate to :

For additional information,

please call the synagogue office

at 412-561-1168.

URL http://bethelcong.org/participate/ways-give/unity-garden/

Leaves are $200.00

Small Stones are $900.00

Large Stones are $1,800.00

From:

Name: _______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City: _________________State: _____ Zip: ________

Name: _______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City: State: _____ Zip: _________

http://bethelcong.org/participate/ways-give/unity-garden/


Mazel Tov

We offer sincere condolences to:

Sherman (Ruth) Spatz on the passing of Sherman’s sister, Rachel “Ray” Izsak, Aunt of William (Helena) Spatz. Janet (Jack) Mostow on the passing of Janet’s mother, Rita Jacobson Tyroler. Allan (Carol) Golden on the passing of Allan’s brother, Harvey Golden. Passing of past member, Herb Beller. Adam (Lainey) Becker on the passing of Adam’s mother, Ann Becker.

Michele (Rob) Rosenberg on the passing of Michele’s mother, Betty J. (Miller) Fakiro. Randi and Jeffrey Markovitz on the passing of their grandson, Aaron Markovitz, nephew of Bryan and Alina Markovitz. Parents are Craig and Becky Markovitz. Janice Kaufer on the passing of her husband, Gerald Kaufer.

Karen and Rob Krohner on the birth of their granddaughter, Lucille Hayes Krohner, proud parents are Noah & Kelsey Krohner.

Barbara and Jay Feuer on the engagement of their son, Eric Feuer to Maria Poznahouska.

Thank You

Beth El Congregation would like to thank the following people who have sponsored either an

Oneg or Kiddush recently:

Saturday Kiddush Luncheon co-sponsored by the Kolko’s & the Schreiber’s in honor of Conlon Baby Naming & Schreiber Aufruf.

Saturday Kiddush sponsored by Jamie & Nate Bennett, & Haliel & Steven Selig in honor of Eliana Bennett’s Bat Mitzvah & Yishai Selig’s Bar Mitzvah.

Saturday Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by Lloyd & Rae Wruble & Andrea Seewald, Grandparents, in honor of Daniel Seewald’s Bar Mitzvah.

Men’s Club

Sisterhood

Congregation

RABBI: Rabbi Alex Greenbaum

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Steve Hecht

ASSOCIATE RABBI / EDUCATION DIRECTOR: Rabbi Amy Greenbaum

PROGRAM & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER: Nicole Mezare

KADIMA ADVISOR: Jacqueline Radin

USY DIRECTOR: Marisa Deutsch

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Pittsburgh, PA

Permit No. 2739

DATED MATERIAL TIME VALUED DO NOT DELAY

November 9 - Young Family Shabbat / Dinner

November 15 - Pinball and a Pint

November 30 - Chanukah Musical Service

December 1 - First Chanukah Candle

Beth El Congregation of the South Hills 1900 Cochran Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220

SAVE THE DATE! For the entire

calendar of events please go to: www.bethelcong.org

Office Telephone: 412-561-1168 Beth El Webpage: www.bethelcong.org

January / February Kol Deadline:

December 7, 2018

bethelcong.org

Beth El Facebook Page

http://www.bethelcong.org

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