Congregational K iddush Luncheon, sponsored by Aviva & Pinchas Rosenberg in honor of their son Eli becoming a bar mitzvah 12:15 pm

Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom

Shabbat Morning Service, including Eli Rosen-berg becoming a bar mitzvah 9:15 am

Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary

Early Morning Shabbat Service 6:30 am

Homestead Hebrew Chapel

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Havdalah at 9:00 p.m.

Shabbat Shalom! 28-29 Nisan, 5779

This week’s parashah is Aharey Mot.

Sunday, 5/5 ~ 30 Nisan Rosh Hodesh At night count

Iyyar Omer 16

8:00 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 10:00 am Lox & Learning, Accidental Soldier, Eisner Commons 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel

Monday, 5/6 ~ 1 Iyyar Rosh Hodesh At night count

Iyyar Omer 17

7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 9:15 am Talmud Study, 61C Café, 1839 Murray Avenue 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel 7:15 pm Latin Cardio, Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom

Tuesday, 5/7 ~ 2 Iyyar At night count

Omer 18 7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel

Wednesday, 5/8 ~ 3 Iyyar Yom HaZikaron, At night count Israel Memorial Day Omer 19

7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 11:00 am Coffee with the Cantor, Lehman Center 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel

Thursday, 5/9 ~ 4 Iyyar Yom HaAtzma’ut, At night count Israel Independence Day Omer 20

7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 7:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel

Friday, 5/10 ~ 5 Iyyar At night count Candle lighting 8:06 pm Omer 21

7:30 am Morning Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 10:00 am ELC Grandparents Day, Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom 5:45 pm Shababababa and Shabbat Haverim, Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom 6:00 pm Evening Service, Helfant Chapel

Saturday, 5/11 ~ 6 Iyyar Havdalah 9:07 pm At night count Omer 22

6:30 am Early Morning Shabbat Service, Homestead Hebrew Chapel 9:30 am Shabbat Service, Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom 10:00 am Youth Tefillah, Meet in Shear Youth Lounge, then to respective services 10:30 am Discussion Service, Weinberg Pavilion 12:15 pm Congregational Kiddush, Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom 8:05 pm Minhah, Discussion, Ma’ariv, Homestead Hebrew Chapel

ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY, LIFELONG JEWISH LEARNING, & SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Please look for this symbol inside for info on accessible entrances at Beth Shalom.

THE WEEK AT A GLANCE

FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4 - 10, 2019 29 NISAN - 5 IYYAR, 5779 Yahrzeits

Yizchak Arl Max Azen Aaron Berlin Esther Bernstein Gilbert Bernstein Sharon Binder Sarah Bloom Goldie S Bonn William Bowytz Maurice Brown Melvin S. Buros Joseph Caplan Herbert Chernoff Paula Chervets Etta Closky David Cohen Selma W. Cohen Harry Coleman Anna Danovitz Edward Dashefsky Pinxuc Perez Emerman Matilda Favish Irving Fink Helen A. Fisher

Eva Frankston Ida Glanz Ralph Glick Rosaline Glickstein Anna Goldblum Sara Geller Goldin Elias Goldman Hyman A. Goldsmith Nathan Goldstein Samuel M. Goldstein Rose Gordon Ida Greenberg Meyer Gusky Bennie Halpern Sidney Harris Jerome Herer Goldie Kaplan Anna E. Katz Sarah Katz Jeannette Kaufman Helen M. Keisler Morris Keizler Barbara Klein Fae Klein

David Krell Mary Kubrick Joseph Lederer Dr. Karl Lehrburger Paul Leipzig Joseph Letwin Elias E. Levenson Beatrice Levinson Leon Levinson William Lewis Sadie Liebman Marie Wald Loikrec Ethel London Ida Malitovsky Saul Mandel Max Maretsky Samuel D Markus Harry Z. Marlin Edward Mermelstein Boris Meskin Dorothy Miller Abraham S. Moses Wolf Noel Gloria Oker

Margaret Osofsky Klara Oyvin Rosa Parker Kalmon Perlow Susan Perry Max Plesset George J. Reuben Boris Rivkin Joseph Rogow Louis J. Roobin Morris Rosen Abraham Rubin Dolores K. Rubin Eva Safyan William Sakolsky Marlene Ehrenreich Salus Israel Samuel Abraham Saul Mark Sheynberg Stuart L. Shire Ronya O. Shlyak Ida A. Shore Rebecca G. Silverman Sarah Silverman

Isabelle L. Slone Arthur Small Frances Small Leona R. Solomon Nathan Spector Minnie Spokane Josef Stadtlander Ben Stein Louis Steinman Howard Swartz Ben Szlepak Jacqueline Oseroff Terner Edith R. Tracht Alvin C. Unger Jeffrey Vines Max Waterman Claire Weiner Katie Wise Israel Zalmonovitz Edward Zionts Herbert B. Zukerman Jacob Zweig

5915 BEACON STREET ° PITTSBURGH, PA 15217 ° 412.421.2288 ° BETHSHALOMPGH.ORG

Please refrain from using electronic devices in the

synagogue during Shabbat and holidays. Thank you.

The following Yahrzeits will be observed today and in the coming week. This list comprises those dear departed for whom there are dedicated plaques in our praying spaces, and those for whom contributions have been made to have their names listed here.

Youth Services

Saturday

10:00-10:30 am - Gym is closed. Please meet in the Shear Youth

Lounge.

Infant - Kindergarten with Manny Theiner

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Hoffman & Zweig Libraries, 3rd floor

1st - 4th Grade Youth Tefillah

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Eisner Commons, 2nd floor

5th - 6th Grade Youth Tefillah

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Homestead Hebrew Chapel, 2nd floor

Friday, May 3, 2019

Candle lighting 7:59 p.m.

Evening Service 6:00 pm

Helfant Chapel

Ma’ariv 8:30 pm Homestead Hebrew Chapel

Cultivating Resilience through Jewish Mind-fulness 3:00 pm

Eisner Commons

Minhah 8:00 pm Homestead Hebrew Chapel

The Rabbi’s Assistant answers questions that someone might be too shy to ask.

What Is the Sefer HaHinukh?

Published anonymously in 13th-century Spain, the Sefer HaHinukh - the Book of Education (ספר החינוך) - is a discussion of the 613 mitzvot (sometimes called commandments) of the Torah. Following up on Maimonides’ lead in his Sefer HaMitzvot, published in the 12th century, this author also listed the mitzvot in the order they appear through the Torah. (In the 16th century, Gedaliah ibn Yahya credited the authorship to Rabbi Aharon HaLevi of Barcelona (1235-circa 1290), but that has been disputed based on disparity with other of the Rabbi’s works.) The authorship remains unknown.

The book speaks to each mitzvah from a literal perspective, from the philosophical roots, from the historical practice, and then gives a summary as to its applicability. It was written (as stated therein) for the youth of the time to learn on Shabbat afternoons, and gives a reason for each mitzvah.

The format of the book is orderly. For each mitzvah it presents a definition and the sources in both written and oral tradition; lessons that may be derived from the mitzvah; basic laws pertaining to observance of the mitzvah including penalties for violating it; and who is obligated to perform the mitzvah, and when.

In the Introduction, the author hints about his identity while stating his purpose (translation from Sefaria):

And now since the 613 commandments are dispersed in the Book, scattered in it, here and there, in different stories that are written in the Book - for a great principle or for the need that is to be found in it - the reader will perhaps not place his heart in the [weekly reading] to see how many commandments he read that week; and he will not arouse his heart to urge himself about them. Hence I - “the poorest of my thousand,” a student of the students in my time, a Jew from the House of Levi in Barcelona - saw it good to write the commandments by way of the [weekly] orders and in the order that they are written in the Torah, one after the other. [This is] to arouse the heart of the youth - my son and his friends - each and every week about the tally of the commandments after they study that [reading]. And [this is also in order] to accustom them to [the commandments] and to attach their thoughts to the thought of purity; and to the calculation of the essential, before they put in their hearts, calculations of joking and 'what is it to you,' and of 'what is the point.' And [so] 'even when they age, it will not depart from them.'

Seems like a monumental work. And it has survived - it is for sale on Amazon.

We look forward to your questions. We have these columns online at http://bethshalompgh.org/ive-always-wondered/ .

Do You Know Your Hebrew Name? Please Write It Down!

Do you know your Hebrew Name? Can you spell it in Hebrew? Do you know the names of your relatives, of those before you and those younger than you? After whom were you named? Do you spell your name the

same way? Do you need help with this? We are here. Please collect your family’s full Hebrew names and keep them somewhere safe. We can keep them for you, as well.

Rabbi Adelson joins the Officers and Trustees in welcoming all members and guests to our Shabbat Services. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

All are welcome to the congregational Kiddush luncheon, sponsored by Aviva & Pinchas Rosenberg in honor of their son Eli becoming a bar mitzvah , immediately following services in the Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom.

OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY

SHABBAT SHALOM

Kiddush Sponsorship

Celebrating a simhah or honoring the memory of a loved one? To sponsor a catered Kiddush, contact Michelle Vines, at 412-421-2288 x113, or catering1@bethshalompgh.org

LOCATING THE MOST ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

Palkovitz Lobby, Helfant Chapel, ELC, Front Offices: Enter at Beacon Street (or Rear Parking Lot Entrance with key) Eisner Commons, Homestead Hebrew Chapel: Enter at Beacon Street, take elevator to 2nd floor Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary: Enter at Beacon Street, take elevator to 3rd floor Shear Youth Lounge, Rice Auditorium: Enter at Beacon Street, take elevator to 3rd floor Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom: Enter at Shady Avenue

OUR LEADERSHIP

Volunteer to Help with Kiddush! Really, we need YOU!

Please volunteer to help make the Kiddush - setup, cleanup, everything in between.

We all like Kiddush, please help make it happen!

Please contact Michelle Vines, at 412-421-2288 x113, or catering1@bethshalompgh.org.

Clergy Rabbi Seth Adelson, Ext. 115 Rabbi Mark Staitman, Rabbinic Scholar

Executive Committee Deborah Firestone, President, Ext. 106 Joe Jolson, Vice President Arlene Shapiro, Vice President Mitch Dernis, Treasurer Steve Albert, Secretary David Horvitz, Past President Alan Kopolow Judy Kornblith Kobell Julian Elbling

Staff Ḥazzan Rob Menes, Executive Director, Ext. 226 Dale Caprara, Controller, Ext. 109 Anthony Colaizzi, Communications & Design Manager, Ext. 108 Audrey Glickman, Rabbi’s Assistant, Ext. 112 Kate Kim, Assistant JJEP Director, Ext. 323 Rabbi Jeremy Markiz, Director of Derekh and Youth Tefillah, Ext. 111 Hilary Huelsman, Early Learning Center Director, Ext. 390 Marissa Tait, Director of Y outh Programming, Ext. 463 Michelle Vines, Events Coordinator, Ext. 113 Lonnie Wolf, Cemetery Director, Ext. 293 Mimi Maizlech, Receptionist, Ext. 114

Auxiliary Presidents Ira Frank, Men’s Club Judy Kornblith Kobell, Sisterhood Amallia Rascoe, USY

Honorary President Ruth Ganz Fargotstein (z”l)

Paula & Jerry Sokolow on the passing of Paula’s son Adam Joshua “A.J.” Emmett.

Condolences to

The Religious Services Committee is looking for a few (more) good people to lead Pesukei Dezimra and Shaharit on Shabbat mornings. If you would like to join our team of leaders or would like to learn how to lead, please contact Sheldon Catz at sheldoncatz50@gmail.com.

Have you or your guest lost something in the shul? Are you missing something important? Please call our Receptionist for general articles, at 412-421-2288 x114.

Thank You for the Flowers

Thank you very much to the Sisterhood for the lovely flowers in our praying spaces

throughout Pesah!

Welcome to

Our guests from the religious schools of the Presbyterian Church of Portersville and

Mountville Presbyterian Church, here with Pastor Dana Opp.

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1st ראשון Leviticus 16:1-3 Eli Rosenberg 480 679

2nd 16:4-6 שני Aaron Benson 480 679

3rd 16:7-11 שלישי Jonah Rosenberg 481 680

4th 16:12-17 רביעי Pinchas Rosenberg 482 681

5th 16:18-24 חמישי Ira Rothstein 483 682

6th 16:25-30 ששי Adam Kolko 484 683

7th 16:31-34 שביעי Eli Rosenberg 484 684

Maftir 16:31-34 מפטיר Eli Rosenberg 484 684

Haftarah 1 הפטרה Samuel 20:18-42 Eli Rosenberg 948 1216

Sisterhood Book Club

The Sisterhood Book Club will discuss Gateway to the Moon by Mary Morris

Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 7:30 p.m.

For more information, including the address,

please contact the main office at 412-421-2288.

A summary of this week’s parashah, from Hazzan Rob Menes, www.HazzanMenes.info

Aharey Mot begins “after the death” of Aaron’s sons Nadav and Abihu and proceeds with a lengthy elucidation of the laws of Yom Kippur, directed to Aaron and the priests. The service is described, including the sequence of sacrificial offering, ritual purification, expiation, and the sending of the “scapegoat” into the wilderness.

Further rules are then given about offerings, including the prohibition against the consumption of blood, and other dietary laws. Finally, the parashah presents a list of forbidden sexual relationships, concluding with the general prohibition against following the abhorrent practices of other nations.

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Sweepstakes Tickets Are On Sale

Men’s Club 2019 Sweepstakes tickets are available now, at $75 each. Drawing every Friday, based on PA Lottery number.

Tickets must be paid to win! Chance to win twice each week through November. The final event will be in December 2019.

Contact Ira Frank for tickets, 412-849-2937 or natfabira@juno.com.

Flag Planting for Memorial Day

On Sunday, May 19th, 9:30 a.m., Men’s Club members and families will once again place flags at veterans’ graves at the Cemetery, 1501 Anderson Road. We invite all members and families to come and participate. This is a wonderful opportunity to bond with our heritage. ALL are welcome; transportation can be

arranged. And a light breakfast will be served.

SHABBAT - 29 NISAN 5779

PARASHAT AHAREY MOT

Benei Mitzvah Retreat

FAMILIES WITH 5TH OR 6TH GRADERS

Please remember to register for the Benei Mitzvah Retreat, May 31 - June 2, 2019!

Benei Mitzvah Retreat Registration Form 2019

https://tinyurl.com/beneimitzvah5779

If we have not contacted your family, please call Audrey Glickman,

Rabbi’s Assistant, at 412-421-2288 x112.

Sisterhood Judaica Shop - Great Gifts!

Open Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (except holidays),

or by appointment

Barbara Kaiserman, 412-422-5677

May - 30% off Challah Boards

UPCOMING EVENTS 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 at http://www.bethshalompgh.org

Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Shalom Jonathan Weisman, (((Semit ism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump

In this book, Weisman explores the disconnect between his own sense of Jewish identity and the expectations of his detractors and supporters. He delves into the rise of the alt-right, their roots in older anti-Semitic organizations, the odd ancientness of their grievances - cloaked as they are in

contemporary, techy hipstersim - and their aims to spread hate in a palatable way through a political structure that has so suddenly become tolerant of their views.

Free and open to the public. To RSVP or with questions, please email derekhCBS@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 5, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Dorit Sasson discusses her book Accidental Soldier:

A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces. At age 19, as a dual American- Israeli citizen, Dorit was a college student

in line to become just like her mother. She stepped out of her comfort zone and into a war zone.

The event is free, with a light brunch sponsored by the Beth Shalom Men’s Club. Please contact our office at 412-421-2288 or email derekhcbs@gmail.com to RSVP.

Every Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. at the 61C Café Rabbi Jeremy Markiz learns Massekhet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out

the Jewish calendar. Find it online at: https://www.sefaria.org/Rosh_Hashanah.6b.

Coffee with the Cantor - a stimulating discussion group led by our Executive Director, Hazzan (Cantor) Rob Menes.

Discussing "Jewish Influence in the Secular World." We ask the question, how has Judaism affected the non-Jewish world? Although some of the discussion will look at historical

influences, much of the time will be spent on current interactions. Coffee provided! Every Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

in the Lehman Center. Signup not required.

The Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on

Tuesday, May 28th, at 7:30 p.m.,

in the Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom.

All members should plan to attend.

Thursday, June 20, 2019, at a location in Squirrel Hill. Join your fellow congregants in a discussion of Solomon: The Lure of Wisdom.

The book reintroduces readers to Solomon’s story and its surprising influence in shaping Western culture, and also examines what Solomon’s life, wisdom, and writings have

come to mean for Jews, Christians, and Muslims over the past 2,000 years. The book is available through the Pittsburgh Library System,

via Amazon at http://tiny.cc/CBSBook, and a copy is available to borrow from Beth Shalom at the front desk.

To participate, please email derekhCBS@gmail.com.

Next Session - May 11th. Formerly the Learners’ Service, we meet at 10:30 a.m., in Weinberg Pavilion. Rabbi Adelson leads a discussion-oriented service for all ranges of davener, from the uninitiated to the veterans. We seek meaning

behind the words, and personal connections within tefillah. Free; all are welcome. This year’s theme is “Goals of Tefillah.” May’s topic is “Mindfulness.”

Members have asked for a directory to better connect with the community. Now we have begun, in partnership with Lifetouch Inc., a project to provide a photo directory of Beth Shalom members. Members, please fill out the information on the

page http://bethshalompgh.org/beth-shalom-photo-directory/. This will help us ensure that only your relevant information is included in the directory.

Please know that your information will only be used with your permission. Those not wanting to participate will not be included.

To be included in our new directory, photography dates are: June 17-20, 2019, 2:00-9:00 p.m.

Again, the link above takes you to our page with further important information. If you have any further questions, please contact Elaine Beck at

elaineabeck@gmail.com or 412-952-1746.

Cultivating Resilience through Jewish Mindfulness Saturday, May 4, 2019, 3:00-6:00 p.m., in the Zweig Library

Learn intention setting, cultivating present-moment, non-judgmental attention, connecting Jewish wisdom with your lived experience, and more.