Families with young children are invited to welcome Shabbat. Candle lighting, kiddush, and motzi will precede dinner. A brief service will follow. Stay for dessert. Entree, challah, and beverages provided. Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert for eight or more. RSVP to Mimsie at leyton@rodefshalom.org or (412) 621-6566 x127.

Register for Religious School now and plan to join us on our first Sunday morning of the year.

This program is designed for children two to five years of age, with an adult. Participants learn about holidays and explore Jewish values through hands-on activities.

Sisterhood Movie Night presents “Downfall” with award-winning German actor, Bruno Ganz. The last ten days of Hitler’s reign and the collapse of the Third Reich are chronicled through the eyes of loyal followers holed up in Hitler’s Bunker. The film is a merciless view of the kind of stranglehold Adolf Hitler had on those closest to him. Made in 2004, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. It is so well-acted that it often has the feel of a documentary. Free and open to all. Refreshments following. RSVP for child care by October 15 to Jo Cain at (412) 621-6566 x183 or cain@rodefshalom.org. The series continues on Sunday evenings January 11 and April 19. Mark your calendar and invite your movie loving friends!

Wednesday, September 17 • 7 p.m. What are these days all about? What goes on? Where do I go? What do I do? Explore the themes, traditions, times, and schedules of the High Holy Days with our rabbis. Especially appropriate for new members, interfaith families, and those curious about Judaism. Everyone welcome! No reservation required. For more information about this program or others for interfaith families and those exploring Judaism, please contact Membership Director, Jackie Braslawsce: (412) 621-6566 x112, braslawsce@rodefshalom.org

Wishful reality…is it possible? Join Sisterhood and Brotherhood as we hear Nancy Gershman, a digital artist,describe her life’s work of creating wishful reality and therapeutic photomontages for families and individuals. She does this for both celebration and healing (bereavement, reconciliation, recovery and self-discovery). Called “dreamscapes” these pieces are therapeutic in nature because they are used – like a soothing dream – to heal broken hearts, open dialogue, and mend relationships. Selichot is a time for forgiveness and self introspection, so join us as Nancy shares her extraordinary gift for celebration and healing. Light refreshments will follow. RSVP to JoAnn at (412) 621-6566.