Carnegie Shul Chatter – October 5, 2012

Shalom!

It’s a busy week here at the Carnegie Shul this week with the end of Sukkos, Shemini Atzeres, and Simchas Torah all coming up in the next few days.

Sukkos

Sukkos got off to a great start with brilliant sunshine and pleasant temperatures as we began our holiday celebration by reciting a blessing over the lulav and esrog and enjoying kiddush in our Carnegie Shul Sukkah.  The holiday continues through sundown on Monday, October 7.

Shabbos

This week’s Shabbos Parshah is Ki Sisa, a most interesting parshah which is also read on Passover and discusses the aftermath of the building of the Golden Calf and the breaking of the Ten Commandments tablets by Moses.  As usual, services will begin at 9:20.

Shemini Atzeres is the eighth day of Sukkos and is a holiday in its own  right, a designated time for Jews to focus on their unique relationship with God.  Shemini Atzeres services will be held Monday morning, October 8, beginning at 9:20 with Yizkor Memorial Services beginning at 11 a.m.

Simchas Torah, which literally translates to Rejoicing in the Torah, is a very festive holiday on which we celebrate the conclusion of one Torah reading cycle and the commencement of a new cycle.  We conclude with the end of Numbers and the death of Moses, and begin anew with the start of Genesis and the creation of the universe.  Come join us in this celebration as we parade with our Torahs beginning at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9.

Upcoming Events

The Jewish Federation invites everyone toThe Jewish Community… Starring You, this year’s annual meeting which will be held on Wednesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. at the JCC on Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill.

The second of the Jewish Federation’s Conversations for a Jewish Future Lecture Series will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012, 7 p.m. at the Squirrel Hill  JCC.  Dr. Alan Hoffman, Research Professor of Jewish Social Policy, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and Director, Berman Jewish Policy Archive at NYU Wagner, will be speaking about YINZERS AND THE YIDDIN: Our Community’s Relationship with World Jewry in the Future.  The price is $10/advanced registration (www.jfedpgh.org) or $15 at the door.

 Jews Can Play Ball!

With the regular season coming to an end this week its nice to note the achievements of three notable Jewish baseball stars.

Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers, the 2011 National League Most Valuable Player, had another tremendous season, leading the league with 41 home runs and in runs scored with 108.  Braun was second in the league with 112 RBI, and was third with a .319 batting average.  Could this be another MVP season for this outstanding Jewish Slugger?

Kudos also to New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis, who pounded out 32 homers and drove in 90 runs, and Texas Rangers All Star  second baseman Ian Kinsler who had 19 homers and 72 RBI.

Who says Jews can’t play ball?

 

 

 

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  1. Sondra Greer

    Dear Mike,
    Enjoyed reading the website’s chatter. Always interesting to read the short informational blurbs.

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