Volunteer
Volunteer
Ways You Can Help at Beth El:
Bingo
There are many ways you can help with Beth El’s biggest fundraiser: sitting, standing, selling, counting, and even stuffing envelopes. Join the fun on Tuesday evenings!
Contact person: Jay Feuer, Debbie Goldberg
Daily Minyan
Help to make a minyan with this caring group that meets daily at 7:00 a.m. (8:30 a.m. on Sundays and holidays) and 6:00 p.m. Be a regular, come when you can, or be on our ‘short notice’ list. Our new app, Minyan Maker, makes it even easier!
Contact person: Rabbi Alex
Gift Shop
Help keep the gift shop open and receive a 20% discount during your shift! Hours are Sundays during Religious School and before events.
Contact person: Beth Pomerantz
House and Grounds
Join a group committed to improving Beth El's appearance inside and out!
Office Help
Can we call you when we need help stuffing envelopes, answering phones or doors, or helping with other office tasks?
Contact person: Leslie Gura, Chris Benton
Purim Boxes - Mishloach Manot
There are many ways to help with this longstanding tradition: collating order forms, assembling boxes, delivering boxes to the happy recipients, to name a few!
Contact person: Thelma or Andy Herlich
Mitzvah Card Writing
Do you have 30 minutes to an hour once a month? Help Beth El send monthly notes to those who are bereft, shut in, or ill, to let them know Beth El is here. Supplies and even text, if needed, are provided!
Contact person: Beth Pomerantz
Shiva Assistance
Help us surround our friends in mourning with love, prayer and sustenance. Cheryl Kirshner and her volunteers set up food for morning and evening shiva minyan; truly a labor of love.
Contact person: Cheryl Kirshner
Assemble blessing bags for homeless
Help the homeless by assembling bags filled with items such as socks, toiletries, and non-perishable food. The bags will go to local shelters or volunteers can give them directly to the homeless.
Contact person: Steph Harris & Mike Harris
Community Partners
SHIM, Ronald McDonald House, Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, Harbour Senior Living, and South Hills Pet Rescue have all need volunteers. Which of these worthy causes speaks to you?
Additional social action activities in the community. Some are open to individuals and others for small groups. Simply select the one that may interest you and we will follow up with the organizations directly to book a date for your activity.
Contact person: Nicole Mezare
Steps for Tzedakah
Get fit and give a little to Tzedakah at the same time. All proceeds go toward food insecurity initiatives.
Contact person: Nicole Mezare
Do you have any friends who might benefit by being part of Beth El?
Do you have friends seeking community, might enjoy our many programs, are looking to learn more about Judaism or important topics in the world today, or are looking for an alternative Jewish spiritual practice? Invite them to join us!
Contact person: Chris Benton
Mon, March 20 2023
27 Adar 5783
Today's Calendar
Shacharit : 8:00am |
Mincha/Maariv : 6:00pm |
WINTER SPEAKER SERIES : 7:00pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Shacharit : 7:00am |
Bridge : 12:00pm |
Mincha/Maariv : 6:00pm |
Bingo : 7:00pm |
Friday Night
Drumming Shabbat & Dinner : 6:00pm |
Kabbalat Shabbat Service : 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:18pm |
Shabbat Day
Wellness Series : 9:00am |
Saturday Morning Service : 9:30am |
Havdalah : 8:27pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 20 WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Monday, Mar 20 7:00pm |
Mar 22 MONTHLY CAREGIVING SUPPORT GROUP (multi-access) Wednesday, Mar 22 7:00pm |
Mar 24 Drumming Shabbat & Dinner Friday, Mar 24 6:00pm |
Mar 24 Kabbalat Shabbat Service Friday, Mar 24 6:00pm |
Mar 25 Wellness Series Shabbat, Mar 25 9:00am |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayikra
Shabbat, Mar 25 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 24, 7:18pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 25, 8:27pm |
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Thursday, Mar 23 |