After the Tragedy at Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha Synagogue
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Rabbi Rick Jacobs President |
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Rabbi Rick Jacobs President |
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Dear Friends,
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., mourns with the entire Jewish community today. We are devastated to learn that on Shabbat, at least 11 of our brothers and sisters were murdered. The gunman who entered the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA screamed, “all Jews must die”, as gunfire rained down on members of the congregation who had gathered for morning Shabbat services. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this tragedy, especially our members in the Pittsburgh area. We are deeply saddened by the presumed loss of Daniel Stein, the husband of Sharyn Stein, Membership VP of Hadassah Greater Pittsburgh Region. Our deep gratitude goes out to the first responders, four of which are among the wounded. We pray for their full recovery. According to a report by the ADL, anti-Semitic incidents and attacks have risen by 60% in the United States in the last year alone. This shocking escalation in hate both at home and abroad requires swift and broad action by our leaders. As members of Hadassah, we must continue to stand strong against anti-Semitism and hate wherever it is present. As the NGO (non-governmental organization) convener of the Never Again Education Act, Hadassah members have a unique role to play in ensuring this bill becomes law. Head to our National Action Center now to take action on policy priorities that matter to you, including this bill that would expand Holocaust Education and anti-hate curricula. When one life is taken all our lives are affected in common grief and conviction to make the world a better place. May we go from strength to strength. B’Shalom,
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Dear members,
I am sad to tell you that our piano player for the high holidays, Rob Frasier, has just taken very ill and succumbed to his illness. Please include his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this very very difficult time. Beyond his excellent musicianship, he was a gentle, kind and deserving human being.
Our condolences go out to his family and his good friend, Jason McKinney.
Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz
Hebrew School: Wednesday, October 24 at 3, 4, & 5
Tree of Life Dedication: Friday, October 26 at 6:30
Saturday Discussion: October 27 at 9:30
Sunday School: October 28 beginning at 9:20 with Hebrew
Sisterhood Board Meeting: Sunday, October 28 at 9:30 am
NO Hebrew School: Wednesday, October 31
Friday Night Service: November 2 at 7:30 pm
Saturday Discussion: November 3 at 9;30 am
Sunday School: November 4 beginning at 9:20 with Hebrew
Election Day: November 6
Bake Sale Setup: Wednesday, November 7
Hebrew School: Wednesday, November 7 at 3, 4, & 5:00
Sisterhood Bake Sale: Thursday, November 8, 8:00 am until 3:00 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday, November 9 with refreshments at 5:30, service at 6:00
Saturday Discussion: November 10 at 9:30 with a Sisterhood Tisch
Sunday School: November 11 beginning at 9:20 with Hebrew
PLEASE RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS
Hadassah Meeting: Wednesday, October 17 at 11 am in the Sisterhood Activity Room
Hebrew School: Wednesday, October 17 at 3, 4, & 5 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday, October 19 beginning at 5:30 with
Refreshments
Saturday Discussion: October 20 at 9:30 am
Sunday Speaker Series: October 21 beginning at 9:00 with
Breakfast & Speaker at 10:00
Hebrew School: Wednesday, October 24 at 3, 4, & 5 pm
Tree of Life Dedication: Friday, October 26 at 6:30 pm
Saturday Discussion: October 27 at 9:30 am
Sisterhood Board Meeting: Sunday, October 28 at 9:30 am
Sunday School: October 28 beginning at 9:20 with Hebrew
The Sisterhood bake sale will be here before you know it, so get your preorders ready! I’ve attached the flyer and the order form. You’re welcome to call me at the office and I’ll take your order over the phone. Feel free to email the order form as well. Have a great day!
Services tonight for the Bat Mitzvah start at 7:30 instead of 5:30. Thanks!!