Our kids have been busy participating in many fun programs and events! On February 4, our Chaverim students participated in the annual World Wide Wrap. Synagogues from all over the world take part in this one-time-a-year-event, held on Super Bowl Sunday. Rabbi Alex taught students and parents how to put on tefillin, and students had…
We are excited to share news of a wonderful opportunity for our Chaverim students. You may have heard of our “Steam Team.” We started this group 4 years ago for Martin, one of our 6th grade students (at that time). The Steam Team provided incredible opportunities for both Martin and his classmates. The group met…
What a pleasure and an honor it has been for our community to host the chief rabbi of Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, for South Hills Torah Weekend/Global Day of Jewish Learning. During his visit, Rabbi Sizomu taught us about the history of the Abayudaya Jewish Community in Uganda, as well as the health and economic…
June 19, 2021
Junk mail. Its very name implies something that we don’t want or need. I know at our house, it tends to make up the majority of the mail we get any given day. What can you do with it all? Some people recycle it, either at home or bring it to the closest Abitibi bin,…
February 12, 2021
Try to imagine a day where you go without using plastic—it’s impossible. From yogurt containers to shampoo bottles to takeout containers, plastic is a part of our daily lives. Just a few years ago, this didn’t bother many people because recycling plastic was easier and more commonplace. South Hills townships used to recycle all plastics…
December 1, 2020
Sponges. We all use them, from cleaning pots and pans to other household chores. But did you know that many sponges contain plastic? They are also a repository for germs and pretty hard to recycle. One way to make environmental changes in kitchen habits is to replace sponges with Swedish dishcloths. They are made from…
