Seasonal Items
Inclement Weather and Shabbat Services
Recent adverse weather conditions have led to questions regarding our procedures for cancelation of Shabbat services and notification thereof:
- Our intention is to hold services if at all possible.
- If the weather looks suspect, we will send an e-mail blast early on Friday afternoon advising you to check the Temple’s answering machine at 412-372-1200 before you leave home for both the Friday night or Saturday morning service. (Weather can change overnight so please check in the morning even if conditions were fine in the evening.)
- We will not send e-mails on Shabbat except under extreme circumstances, nor do we expect you to look for e-mails from the Temple on Shabbat.
- Please use your own judgment for driving since road conditions can vary greatly in different communities.
Torah and Haftarah Readers
Needed for Passover
If you would like to read Torah or Haftarah on the First Morning or Seventh Morning of Pesach please contact Bev at 412-372-1200 or tdoffice@templedavid.org.
Rabbi Symons will contact those who respond when she returns from her sabbatical.
Recurring Items
The Challenge Is Out!
Ya’amod! “We will Stand!”
Please ascend the bimah—individuals, couples, or families—to lead services whenever Rabbi Symons plans to be absent. Rabbi Symons and other service leaders will be glad to work with you and to co-lead services with you as you get more comfortable.
If you are interested in exploring this—whether for Erev Shabbat, Shabbat Morning, or Shiva services, please be in touch with Rabbi Symons or Ritual Practices Chair Randy Boswell.
Temple David has Sensory Kits
Sensory kits (also known as Calm-Down Kits, Activity Bags, Busy Bags, Church Bags, etc.) are available at the ushers’ table for individuals and families who could benefit from additional support. Included are fidget type toys, stress balls, and earplugs.
The Friendship Circle together with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh have donated these to area congregations. The goal is to help ensure a meaningful and welcoming synagogue experience for everyone.
The kits are for you to keep and bring back with you to Temple as needed.
Would You Like to be an Usher?
The Ritual Practices Committee is assembling the usher schedule for 2017-18. If you have never been an usher or you aren’t on the regular usher calendar but you would like to assist your fellow congregants for Friday night services, please let us know!
Please contact Gail Schmitt.
Have You Borrowed a Tallit
from Temple David
If you have borrowed a tallit from Temple David, we would appreciate it if you would return it to the rack so we have a sufficient quantity for the High Holy Days.
Thank you for your assistance.
