[UPDATED AUGUST 21, 2022]
As of August 19, we began to announce the COVID transmission levels and masking details on Friday mornings (rather than Thursdays) in our weekly e-mail Next Ten Days.
This change will allow us provide you with the most up-to-date weekly COVID information since the CDC provides updates on Thursdays at 8 PM ET.
Regarding masking, we will employ the CDC Guidelines, as follows:
- LOW: Optional Masking
- MEDIUM: Recommended Masking
- HIGH: Mandatory Masking Indoors
We continue to encourage social distancing and other safe practices to help maintain a healthy environment at Temple David, and in consideration of our congregants who are immune-suppressed.
For more information regarding the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines and Recommendations for the three transmission levels, please visit:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html
If you have questions, please contact me at reenag@templedavid.org or 412-480-1420.
Reena Goldberg,
President-Board of Trustees
In 2008, on the occasion of Temple David’s fiftieth anniversary Dr. Richard Myerowitz authored the history of our congregation Temple David-The First 50 Years: 1958-2008, and wrote “Sharon Leibowitz [now of blessed memory] has the distinction of holding the position of Bulletin editor longer than anyone else although Jay Goodman is catching up.” At the time, I had six years to Sharon’s ten years. Now, fourteen years later, with this issue, I have completed my twentieth year as editor of Temple David’s monthly bulletin, currently known as TD Now!. (I realize that in the early days the bulletin was printed more frequently than monthly so I’m not as far ahead based on the total number of issues.)
We, the congregation of Temple David, completed our sixty-fourth year on March 23, the anniversary of the signing of our charter, and correspondingly, this issue completes Volume 64 of the bulletin.
As I do in the last issue of each year, I’d like to thank our proofreaders: Reena Goldberg, Jim Jones, Linda Jones, Kay Liss, Beverly Reinhardt, Rabbi Barbara Symons, and Elaine Wolfe. Also, thank you to Bev for preparing and mailing the paper copy of TD Now! each month.
My thanks also go to all of you who provide the monthly content; extra thanks to those who are respectful of the deadlines.
Jay Goodman,
Recording Secretary and Editor-TDNow!
jayg@templedavid.org
Steeler Football Is Back!
And So Is Temple David’s Football Fundraiser
Temple David’s Football Fundraiser is back for another Steeler’s season. Last year there were 85 participants and 36 winners, but more importantly it is really fun and a great way to raise money for the temple. Many of you have spoken about sitting on the edge of your seat during a game and winning or losing by a late field goal or last minute touchdown.
You don’t have to know anything about football to participate. There are no teams to pick or scores to guess. The football fundraiser is highlighted by a random grid designed so that a number between 1 and 100 maps onto the winning score of every Steeler regular season game and the Super Bowl (whether the Steelers are in it or not). There is a winner for the half-time score and another winner for the final score. When you request one or more entry packets, you will receive the 2022-23 grid and your randomly selected number or numbers. The grid is designed so that your numbers changes every four weeks and for the Super Bowl. There will be 36 winners. Half-time winners receive $50 and final score winners, $100. A $150 prize is awarded for the Super Bowl final score winner.
The computer generates the random entry numbers and it keeps track of everything so all you have to do to participate is send in one or more entries. Entries are $55 each and that covers the entire 17-game season plus the Superbowl. If you wish, you can send in $27.50 for a half entry and we will match you up with another half entry. Entry applications will be sent to all temple members and all past participants.
If you need an additional packet or if you have questions, please contact me at the e-mail address or phone number below.
Please play and get your friends to participate.
Harvey Wolfe,
Temple David Football Fundraising
harveyw@templedavid.org or 412-372-0510
Click Here for the entry form:
The Deadline is Thursday, September 8
Ukrainian Refugees Need Our Help
Click links below to donate
Jewish Federation of Pgh (incl. matching funds)
American Jewish Joint Distribution Cmte.
Lunch with the Rabbi
Thursday, September 15 at Noon
Please Join Us
Taipei-Tokyo
304 Mall Blvd., Monroeville
There is no agenda. These monthly lunches are simply a lovely way to gather together, share a good meal, meet new Temple David members and connect with friends, even if it is your lunch break.
IN-PERSON Mishpachah Mornings
For kids of all ages and their families
Saturday, September 17 at 9 a.m.
Happy 5783!
Let’s read, do a special High Holy Day craft and eat a special snack.
Please let us know you are coming!
RSVP to mishpachah@templedavid.org so that we can know
that we have enough snacks, juice, and challah!
Eric Lidji Presents: Jewish Pittsburgh in Five Roads
Sunday, September 18 at 10 a.m.
In-Person and On Zoom at www.templedavid.org/athome
The collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge has highlighted the way a single piece of infrastructure can impact daily life. This presentation will examine the way local transportation corridors have influenced Jewish migration throughout Allegheny County. We’ll look at five pieces of infrastructure: the Pennsylvania Canal, Bigelow Boulevard, the Boulevard of the Allies, the Liberty Tunnel, and the Parkway East.
Eric Lidji is Director of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center and curates its website “The Jewish Encyclopedia of Western Pennsylvania,” and hosts its podcast “The Cornerstone.” He writes extensively about the Jewish history of Western Pennsylvania for local publications. He is the author of The Seventeenth Generation: The Lifework of Rabbi Walter Jacob and is a co-editor of the anthologies Her Deeds Sing Her Praise and Bound In The Bond Of Life.
Simcha Tree Leaf Dedication
In Honor of Bruce and Gail Antonoff
Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m.
In-Person and On Zoom
Over the course of nine months, we will compare religions including Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Baha’i Faith, Buddhism, and Hinduism to Judaism using original texts and often hearing directly from representatives of those faiths. Optional articles to read and questions for consideration will be sent in advance of each class.
Register for either Sunday mornings (11:15 a.m.) or Wednesday evenings (7:30 p.m.)
and as long as there are at least 6 people enrolled per day,
if you have a conflict, you can switch to the other date that month.
Fees:
$36 for first person in a Temple-member household
$44 for first person in a non-member household
$11 per each additional person (member on non-member)
Questions? Please contact Rabbi Symons.
Download the registration form:
www.templedavid.org/bulldocs/5782/2022nine.pdf