Tree of Life * Or L’Simcha Congregation is a traditional, progressive and egalitarian congregation based in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
We offer a warm and welcoming environment where even the oldest Jewish traditions become relevant to the way our members live today. From engaging services, social events, family-friendly activities and learning opportunities to support in times of illness or sorrow, we match the old with the new to deliver conservative Jewish tradition that’s accessible, warm and progressive.
Announcements
SHABBAT ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16/ 18 CHESHVAN
We marked and will continue to mark October 27 as a day of remembrance on the community calendar, but for the Jewish community specifically, we also observe the Yahrzeit. The Yahrzeit date is the 18th of Cheshvan, which this year falls on the Shabbat of Saturday November 16.
On that date, we will also celebrate the 100th birthday of Moe Lebow, with a special Kiddush lunch and a birthday cake as well!
Also that day, after careful consideration, we will also be holding a special Yizkor service.
Services will begin at 9:30 AM.
The Heinz History Center is hosting an exhibit through December 27 on the history of Tree of Life, New Light, and Dor Hadash congregations. Using rarely seen materials from the archive, the exhibit focuses on the distinct histories of each congregation. Admission to the exhibit is free.
The #HeartsTogether gallery is now live!
May their memories be for a blessing
Joyce Fienberg
Yiddis Bultcha bat Aba Menachem
Jerry Rabinowitz
Yehudah Ben Yechezkel
David Rosenthal
Dovid Ben Eliezer
Cecil Rosenthal
Chaim Ben Eliezer
Irving Younger
Yitzchok Chaim ben Menachem
Dan Stein
Daniel Avrom ben Baruch
Rose Mallinger
Raizel bas Avrohom
Richard Gottfried
Yosef Ben Hyman
Bernice Simon
Beila Rochel bas Moshe
Sylvan Simon
Zalman Shachna Ben Menachem Mendel
Mel Wax
Moshe Gadol Ben Yosef
Dear Friends:
Words cannot fully express our appreciation for the outpouring of love and support we have received from the first responders who rushed to our aid, the people of Pittsburgh who rallied to our side, and those who reached out from around the globe. We are grateful for the expressions of sympathy for the loss of our beloved congregants, as well as those from New Light Congregation and Congregation Dor Hadash, who shared space with us in the Tree of Life building.
Out of this senseless tragedy comes this truth: There is more good in people than evil. Our heavy hearts have been uplifted by the fact that people of all faiths, ethnicities and nationalities have joined together to demonstrate love in the face of hate, and to rally against the vitriol that fueled this horrendous attack. We not only appreciate the support of allies who were quick to condemn anti-Semitism, we join with them in the fight against all forms of hatred.
Even as we continue to mourn the congregants we lost, we honor their memories by healing, growing and strengthening the congregation they loved. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Samuel K. Schachner, PhD
President
Tree of Life * Or L'Simcha Congregation
Tue, November 19 2019
21 Cheshvan 5780
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