THE WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, 9/1 ~ 1 Elul ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY, Rosh Hodesh Elul 8:00 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel LIFELONG JEWISH LEARNING, & SPIRITUAL GROWTH Shofar blowing at the end of 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel morning minyan this month! Monday, 9/2~ 2 Elul 8:00 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel Labor Day - Building is closed. 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel Shalom! 7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel Tuesday, 9/3 ~ 3 Elul 3:00 pm J-JEP Hebrew Level Testing, Beth Shalom Classrooms 30 Av, 5779 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel This week’s parashah is Re’eh. It is Rosh Hodesh Elul. 7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 3:00 pm J-JEP Hebrew Level Testing, Rodef Shalom Classrooms Wednesday, 9/4 ~ 4 Elul 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel 7:15 pm ELC PTO Meeting, Zweig Library 7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 3:00 pm J-JEP Hebrew Level Testing, Beth Shalom Classrooms Thursday, 9/5 ~ 5 Elul 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel 7:30 pm Security Committee Meeting, Lehman Center Friday, August 30, 2019 Friday, 9/6 ~ 6 Elul 7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel Youth Services 5:45 pm Shababababa and Shabbat Haverim, Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom Candle lighting 7:36 p.m. Candle lighting 7:25 pm 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat, Helfant Chapel Saturday 6:30 am Early Morning Shabbat Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel Saturday, 9/7 ~ 7 Elul 9:15 am Shabbat Morning Service, Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary Isla Abrams becomes a bat 10:00 am Youth Tefillah, Meet in Shear Youth Lounge, then to respective services Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm 10:00-10:30 am - Meet in 12:15 pm Congregational , Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom the Rice Gym. Havdalah 8:26 pm 12:45 pm Shabbat Shi’ur - Rabbi Danielle Leshaw, Helfant Chapel Helfant Chapel 7:25 pm Minhah, Discussion, Ma’ariv, Homestead Hebrew Chapel Toddler - Pre-K with Manny Theiner Yahrzeits FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 31 - SEPT. 6, 2019 30 AV - 6 ELUL, 5779 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The following Yahrzeits will be observed today and in the coming week. This list comprises those dear departed for whom there Hoffman & Zweig Libraries, 3rd floor are dedicated plaques in our praying spaces, and those for whom contributions have been made to have their names listed here. Saturday, August 31, 2019 Havdalah 8:37 p.m. Saul Alber Dorothy Glass Gordon Harry Markley Louis Schneir Mini-Minyan, Pre-K - 2nd Grade Sarah Americus Gitel Gorodetsky Klara Kotlyar Markov Amalia Schwartz William Americus Jennie Gottlieb Jack E. Marstine Benjamin Schwartz Youth Tefillah 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Alan Herbert Azen Jacob Greenberg Harry W. Martin Mollie R. Schwartz Early Morning Shabbat Service 6:30 am nd Willie Bendas Norman A. Groudine William Meyers Minnie Silverberg Homestead Hebrew Chapel Homestead Hebrew Chapel, 2 floor Mary R. Benkovitz Rose Grace Halpern Stephanie Ann Miller Maxine Sittsamer Tillie Bennett Dana Helfer Ida Millstone Rose G. Skirboll Yvonne J. Berkwit Sherman Hershman Ida Mogerman Howard Snider 3rd - 5th Grade Florence Bertenthal Howard W. Jacobson Nathan Newman Herman Solomon Youth Tefillah Leo S. Brody Jeannette Joseph Cynthia Anne Oleinick Leo Spiegle Shabbat Morning Service, including aufruf for 9:30 am 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Elizabeth D. Cramer Jack Josowitz Samuel Papernick Albert Spodek Zarky Rudavsky & Merrianne Leff Youth Lounge, 4th floor Susan Dickter Bertram Katz Mark L. Pollack Ralph Stein Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary Harold Dunn Elia Klein David Price Samuel Steinman David Edelstein Fred Sheldon Klein Anna Rabinovitz Charles Stutin Abe Edison Sherri Lee Klein Max S. Rackoff Harry Tapley Please refrain from using Meyer Fiman Alex L. Kramer Henry D. Recht Max Tarshis Congregational K iddush, sponsored by Zarky electronic devices in the David Fingeret Esther Grumet Lampl Rose Fairman Reznik Harry Treelisky synagogue during Shabbat Helen Fink Pearl Laufe Frank J. Robinson Jerome Valinsky Rudavsky & Merrianne Leff in honor of their aufruf 12:15 pm and holidays. Alex Glanz Ury Layevsky Frances Rosen Jacob J. Watkins Thank you. David Gold David Letwin James Sacks Ida Weisband Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom Annie D. Goldberg Rose Letwin Dora Saul Frank Weitzen Audrey Golden George Little Lewis Schipper Martin Harry Wikes Augusta G. Goldman Irving Lovit George Schneider Charlotte Fox Zabusky Please look for this symbol inside Raphael Goldstein Norman M. Marcus Gloria Schneider Madeline Zukerman Minhah, Discussion, Ma’ariv 7:35 pm for info on accessible entrances at 5915 BEACON STREET ° PITTSBURGH, PA 15217 ° 412.421.2288 ° BETHSHALOMPGH.ORG Homestead Hebrew Chapel Beth Shalom. SHABBAT SHALOM Rabbi Adelson joins the Officers and Trustees in welcoming all members and guests to our The Rabbi’s Assistant answers questions that someone might be too shy to ask.

Shabbat Services. We look forward to seeing you again soon. What Is Negel Vasser?

All are welcome to the congregational Kiddush, sponsored by Merrianne Leff & Zarky Similar to the Hebrew netilat yadayim, negel vasser is a Yiddish term referring to ritual hand washing. Rudavsky in honor of their aufruf, immediately following services in the Samuel and Literally “nail water,” negel vasser is a term most often referring to the washing one does upon waking up in Minnie Hyman Ballroom. the morning, presumably to wash away the impurities which may have attached themselves over night. Hand washing is big in , being prescribed among our earliest commandments. The item in the photo, about 7” tall, is - as is engraved into it - for Mayim Aharonim, for a little washing after eating bread, or after OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY eating a small repast after having already recited the Grace After Meals (which Grace is also commonly known as bentshing, although we can “bentsh” - pray - other things as well). They Mazal Tov to say Mayim Aharonim requires no , as it is not before eating bread. Steven & Sharon Schwartz on the brit on August 22nd of their new grandson Ian Jace Usually seen are the cups with two handles, and bowls of water. We use those before meals, pouring twice (some say thrice) on the right and then twice (some Pourrabbani, son of Ben & Marla Pourrabbani. say thrice) on the left. After the washing, which is also known as “Mayim Mimi Ginsberg (and the late Hy Ginsberg z”l) on the engagement of grandson Daniel Rishonim,” we say the blessing which concludes “ al netilat yadayim,” “on the Ginsberg to Alexandra Gray (a New York couple), and on the engagement of grandson washing of hands.” After this , many say we are not supposed to speak prior to blessing and eating bread. Joshua Hyde to Vered Weiss in Israel. It is believed that the Priests at the Temple in were the first official handwashers. It was then promoted heavily in Talmudic times, and some say we Ushers & Greeters Needed for the High Holidays have continued the practice to remember the Temple. In fact, the practice of Please volunteer to greet and usher for the High Holidays! handwashing on many occasions and of ritual bathing may have saved us from It is a great way to chat with fellow congregants as they enter, and you needn’t miss many diseases and invasions of pestilence through the centuries. And it gives much of the service as there is a rotation schedule. You will be trained in security. mothers another item about which to nag. “Negel vasser, mein kind!!!!!” Please contact Ira Frank at 412-281-4064 or [email protected]. A friend’s cousin used to be called by the family “Pitzy Vasser.” He was afraid to swim in the ocean, so a relative referred to the shallow water as “pitzy vasser” to encourage him to his toes wet. He still refused, High Holiday Honors and - worse! - the name stuck to him. That, however, is an entirely different matter. If you have received a letter offering you an honor during Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur services We look forward to your questions. We have these columns online at http://bethshalompgh.org/ive-always-wondered/ . this year and have not yet responded, please do so as soon as you can. This may be done by returning your response form included in the letter, or by emailing or calling the Rabbi’s Assistant at [email protected] or 412-421-2288 x112. Thank you very much. Clergy OUR LEADERSHIP Rabbi Seth Adelson, Ext. 115 Executive Committee Rabbi Mark Staitman, Rabbinic Scholar Deborah Firestone, President, Ext. 106 The Religious Services Committee is looking for a few (more) good people to lead services! Rabbi Jeremy Markiz, Director of Derekh and Youth Tefillah, Ext. 111 Kate Rothstein, Executive Vice President If you would like to join our team of leaders or would like to learn how to lead, please Staff Alan Kopolow, Vice President contact Sheldon Catz at [email protected]. Ken Turkewitz, Interim Executive Director, Ext. 226 Jordan Fischbach, Vice President Dale Caprara, Controller, Ext. 109 Fred Newman, Treasurer Anthony Colaizzi, Communications & Design Manager, Ext. 108 Dan Eisner, Secretary Volunteer to Help with Kiddush! Really, we need YOU! Audrey Glickman, Rabbi’s Assistant, Ext. 112 David Horvitz, Past President Please volunteer to help make the Kiddush - setup, cleanup, everything in between. Rabbi Larry Freedman, J-JEP Director, Ext. 323 Kate Kim, Assistant J-JEP Director, Ext. 323 We all like Kiddush, please help make it happen! Hilary Huelsmann, Early Learning Center Director, Ext. 390 Auxiliary Presidents Please contact Michelle Vines, at 412-421-2288 x113, or [email protected]. Marissa Tait, Director of Y outh Programming, Ext. 463 Ira Frank, Men’s Club Ethan Einhorn, Kadima Youth Advisor Judy Kornblith Kobell, Sisterhood Kiddush Sponsorship Adi Kadosh, BSUSY Youth Advisor Elana Kolko, USY Celebrating a simhah or honoring the memory of a loved one? To sponsor a catered Kiddush, Michelle Vines, Events Coordinator, Ext. 113 Lonnie Wolf, Cemetery Director, Ext. 293 Honorary President Ruth Ganz Fargotstein (z”l) contact Michelle Vines, at 412-421-2288 x113, or [email protected] Tika Bonner, Receptionist, Ext. 114 Do You Know Your Hebrew Name? Please Write It Down! LOCATING THE MOST ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE Palkovitz Lobby, Helfant Chapel, ELC, Front Offices: Enter at Beacon Street (or Rear Parking Lot Entrance with key) Do you know your Hebrew Name? Can you spell it in Hebrew? Do you know the names of your relatives, of Eisner Commons, Homestead Hebrew Chapel: Enter at Beacon Street, take elevator to 2nd floor those before you and those younger than you? After whom were you named? Do you spell your name the Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary: Enter at Beacon Street, take elevator to 3rd floor same way? Do you need help with this? We are here. Please collect your family’s full Hebrew names Shear Youth Lounge, Rice Auditorium: Enter at Beacon Street, take elevator to 4th floor and keep them somewhere safe. We can keep them for you, as well. Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom: Enter at Shady Avenue

Sisterhood Potluck SHABBAT - 30 AV 5779 PARASHAT RE’EH - ROSH HODESH ELUL Please join us for a potluck vegetarian/dairy dinner meeting at the home of Judy Kobell, Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. Etz 2758 Mount Royal Road Aliyah Verses Readers Hertz Hayim What to bring? If your last name begins with Deut. 15:1-6 Sheldon Catz 811 1076 ראשון 1st A-L - Salad M-P - Appetizer Q-Z - Dessert Sheldon Catz 812 1077 15:7-11 שני A main course of vegetarian/dairy lasagna will be provided. 2nd Please RSVP to Judy Kobell at [email protected] or 412-422-3226. Ari Chester 813 1079 15:12-18 שלישי 3rd Ari Chester 814 1080 15:19-23 רביעי 4th Tammy Hepps 815 1081 16:1-8 חמישי Sisterhood 2019 Bake Sale 5th Dave Held 816 1083 16:9-12 ששי This year offering baked goods for the High Holidays prepared by Elegant Edge. 6th Dave Held 817 1084 16:13-17 שביעי S 7th I Round Challah ...... $7.50 Cinnamon Babka Loaf ...... $9.50 Numbers 28:9-15 Tammy Hepps 695 930 מפטיר S Round Raisin Challah ...... $8.00 Chocolate Babka Loaf ...... $9.50 Maftir Isaiah 66:1-24 Zarky Rudavsky 944 1220 הפטרה T Honey Cake Loaf ...... $12.00 E Payment must be received with order by Sept. 13th. R Orders must be picked up in the Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom H on Friday, September 27, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. O https://tinyurl.com/SisterhoodBakeSale5780 O D Sisterhood Book Club The Sisterhood Book Club will discuss Bridge of Clay by Markus Zuzak Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., at Marlene’s house.

Sisterhood Judaica Shop - Great Gifts! The process for making online donations to Congregation Beth Shalom has changed. Open Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (except holidays), or by appointment To our valued members: we want to inform you that our web process for donations has Barbara Kaiserman, 412-422-5677 been updated. Whether donating in memory of the dearly departed, for a yahrzeit, or to Summer - 30% off all wedding gifts and jewelry offer a mazal tov, healing, or condolences, or simply because you appreciate that your shul is here, please go to http://bethshalompgh.org/donate/. You will need to fill out the form on our website, click “submit” and then click “donate.” On the PayPal donation page, please select the amount you would like to donate and pay M C Sweepstakes Tickets Are On Sale with your debit or credit card. E L Men’s Club 2019 Sweepstakes tickets are available now, at $75 each. N U Drawing every Friday, based on PA Lottery number. You have the option to include a message. This is helpful if you would like to make a ’ B Tickets must be paid to win! Chance to win twice each week through November. donation for a specific person or with a message. We hope we have streamlined the S The final event will be held on December 7, 2019. process of donations. Thank you very much for supporting your congregation! Contact Ira Frank for tickets, 412-849-2937 or [email protected].

UPCOMING EVENTS Now is the time to request seating for you and your additional family member(s)! For additional information, please see the flyers in the racks, or go to our website. Check the calendar on our website for daily event information Please use the form inside the letter you received or use the online link below to let us know at http://www.bethshalompgh.org the number of tickets you require this year for seats in the Sanctuary. Members of Beth Shalom who have fulfilled their financial commitment are entitled to tickets for all adult family members and any dependent children in graduate school, college or younger. Families requesting additional tickets are asked for a suggested donation of $72 per Sunday, September 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. ticket. Non-members will be given tickets and asked for a suggested donation of $180 How else to honor Michelle Vines and her 50 years of service to the Jewish Community? It’s a brunch! for each ticket. Join us in honoring this dynamo of hospitality, Please follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/BethShalomHHDService5780 this understated maven of functions! Please contact Adrienne Indianer, Registered Representative [email protected] 412-362-5154 to reserve a spot! Registration deadline Friday, August 30th! It is time to order your Lulav & Etrog sets! By bringing together the Arba’at HaMinim - the four species of Sukkot - we cultivate a sense of gratitude in this festive season. Sets are $46, and your order must be made and paid for by September 25th. Tell your friends! Only paid-up advance orders! Forms are available in the lobby, in our weekly emails, and in the Mishpachtenu. One may order online at https://tinyurl.com/LulavEtrog5780 Saturdays: September 7, 14, and 21, They will be distributed on Thursday, October 10, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at 12:45 p.m. and on Friday, October 11, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Rabbi Danielle Leshaw will lead discussions on several rebellion narratives within the Book of Numbers. We’ll study prominent themes that surface in these texts: religious authority, entering the , God’s (im)perfect Torah, and communal obligation. Rabbi Leshaw is a Senior Now accepting nominations for volunteer awards. Educator and Campus Support Director at Hillel International. This event is free! If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Chris Hall at [email protected]. Lester A. Hamburg Member of the Year Award honors a member who embodies volun- teerism, leadership, and a long history of participation within the congregation. Ethel and Bernard M. Halpern Young Leadership Award recognizes a young leader in our congregational family who has set an example of volunteerism and decision-making. Nathan E. Snader Distinguished Service Award rewards a member who has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to Beth Shalom and the larger Jewish community. Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle Volunteers of the Year Award celebrates a member whose devotion and involvement has positively impacted Beth Shalom and Pgh.’s Jewish community. Beth Shalom Cemetery - Sunday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please submit nominations to our Receptionist Tika, at x114 or [email protected]. Lay leaders will be available to recite the traditional memorial prayers at the gravesides of your loved ones. The Cemetery is open for visitation during daylight hours except on the Sabbath and . Beth Shalom Cemetery is located at 1501 Anderson Road, Shaler Twp., PA 15209. Every Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. in Lehman Center Rabbi Jeremy Markiz learns Massekhet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the about the many new years that fill out Homestead Hebrew Cemetery - Sunday, September 15 and 22, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. the Jewish calendar. If you'd like to join the Talmud Class Google Group, Homestead Hebrew Cemetery is located at 107 Bellwood Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122. follow this link: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/talmudcbs