Temple Emanuel of South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA

Dreifuss, Golomb Named "Outstanding Citizens"

Congregants Diane Dreifuss and Sandy Golomb have been named as two of Mt. Lebanon's "outstanding citizens" by Mt. Lebanon Magazine in its May issue. Click on the link to read the article.

Post-Gazette Coverage of Community Mitzvah Day 2006

Here is an article published in PG South on March 16, 2006, concerning Community Mitzvah Day on March 26, 2006.

Jews Helping Christians

Here is a story published in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Dec. 26 on the UJF's "Mitzvah Days 2005." Alice Mahler, one of the 350 volunteers performing mitzvahs in the Pittsburgh area, is quoted in the article.

Tribune-Review Story on Kidney Transplant

Here is a story published in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Nov. 29, 2005, on congregant Suzanne Weiner donating her kidney to fellow congregant Heather Bonime.

Obituary: Marga Silbermann Randall / Chronicled Family's Holocaust Experience

Here is the obituary of congregant Marga Randall published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Nov. 27, 2005.

Holiday of Thanks Heralds Season of Giving

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette roundup of South Hills Thanksgiving activities published Nov. 23, 2005, which includes coverage of WRJ members preparing meals for women at Miryam's shelter, and Temple assisting South Hills Interfaith Ministries.

"Let There Be Light"

Here is an article on the 2002 Temple addition published in an architecture column in the Pittsburgh City Paper on July 28. According to the story, architect Dan Rothschild worked with Rabbi Mark Mahler to infuse the structure with symbolism reflecting "God's role in illuminating the world through Torah."

Almanac Coverage of Blintz Blitz (DOC 167.94 KB)

Here is Almanac columnist Lorraine Gregus' story and photos of the "blintz brigade" at work in the Temple kitchen. The story appeared in the edition of the Almanac for Bethel Park, McMurray and other areas on June 22, and in the Mt. Lebanon / Upper St. Clair edition on June 29. (The story and photos have been pasted into an MS Word document, which may take a few moments to download.)

P-G Coverage of Blintz Blitz

Article on WRJ members and others who made almost 100 blintzes for Shavuot, which was published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette South edition on June 16, 2005. (A photo of Betty Jo Hirschfield Louik and Rachel Louik appears in the newspaper but not online.)

Rabbi Mahler Celebrates 25 Years at Temple Emanuel

Here is a profile of Rabbi Mahler and his 25th anniversary at Temple published in The Jewish Chronicle on June 9, 2005.

Synagogue Shows Off a New Look

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 19, 2005

Temple Emanuel of South Hills Open House

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 13, 2005

Pampering Brings Women Together

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, South edition, Feb. 16, 2005

Concern Over Tsunami Victims Prompts Waves of Aid

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (South edition), Jan. 5, 2005

Women-Only Event Offers Pampering

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (South edition), Feb. 2, 2005