Historic pittsburgh image 3 when i first visited rodef shalom i had very null feelings about the site. Leonard levy of pittsburghs rodef shalom congregation that his 1905 passover hagaddah the book used during the festival marking the. For rodef shalom congregation, the answer is quite a lot especially come june 27. The last street in pittsburgh thats paved with wood. Displaying the agriculture, horticulture, and archeology of the ancient near east. Architecture is also represented through the history of rodef shalom. Rodef shalom biblical botanical garden in pittsburgh rodef. Books are catalogued according to the dewey decimal classification.
Are you interested in joining our membership committee, caring committee, or another that interests you. Back then, art and architecture professors never used the word ornamentation, the. Dec 30, 2014 homestead hebrew congregation bomber dedication announced. Congregation rodeph shalom dates its founding to 1795 with the coalescing of the. New book assesses henry hornbostels influence on pittsburgh. Temple rodef shalom in pittsburgh s shadyside neighborhood. Best hotels near rodef shalom biblical botanical garden.
Congregation rodef shalom in pittsburgh traces its initial beginnings to a. If you are a rodef shalom member or if you have a child enrolled in the family center preschool, you are able to check books out from the lippman library. Explore this photo album by rodef shalom pittsburgh on flickr. Walter kidney begins his new book on the work of henry hornbostel not with. Exit 376 at forbes avenue approximately 2 miles from the tunnel. Desert plants in rodef shalom biblical botanical garden. Rodef shalom names bishop zubik pursuer of peace the. We are linked to our past and actively building our future. At the time, bloomer was an associate architecture professor at the carnegie. Temple rodef shalom is a thriving reform jewish congregation nestled in the suburbs of washington, dc. Pittsburgh also played a key role in the american reform movement. Rabbi freeman soon left for another pulpit and rabbi a. An architects master touch landmarks, 2002 described hornbostels work on the rodef shalom temple.
Explore pittsburgh, known as the steel city, and the surrounding area on this private guided tour, which includes a ride up mount washington on the duquesne incline, plus stops in the citys cultural district and the oakland neighborhood, home to the university of pittsburgh. Find rodef shalom congregation in pittsburgh with address, phone number from yahoo us local. We are pleased to be able to offer affordable rental space to nonprofit organizations, businesses, and our members for classes, meetings, retreats, lectures, concerts, luncheons, etc. Congregation rodef sholom is a kehilla kedosha, a sacred community that welcomes jews and their families with open arms and open minds. See more ideas about pittsburgh, temple and pennsylvania.
Rodef shalom, 4905 fifth avenue, pittsburgh pa 152. The library has copies of upcoming books for temple book clubs, except those with no jewish content. The librarian or a library volunteer would be glad to help you check out. He founded the freehof institute of progressive halakhah and served as president of the central conference of american rabbis. The historic buildings of pittsburgh and allegheny county kidney, walter c. Following four decades as a pulpit rabbi at rodef shalom congregation in pittsburgh, pennsylvania and a jewish scholar of international renown, jacob. Rodef shalom congregation 4905 5th ave pittsburgh, pa. Find rodef shalom biblical botanical garden in pittsburgh with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Bloomer returns to pittsburgh on monday to talk about how he created. A century of architecture and jewish community, pp. Ive been to several fundraising events the rodef shalom has hosted, and i must say they have a great facility with good. Rodef shalom family center preschool is accepting registrations for the 20192020 school year. Treasures, temple rodef shaloms judaica gift shop, has an extensive, frequently updated inventory, offering a wide array of exclusive, unique merchandise.
Pittsburghs spectacular rodef sholom samuel grubers jewish. Hornbostel designed a quietly sumptuous interior of mahogany and gilt, focused. Jun 07, 2018 rodef shalom translates from hebrew to pursuer of peace. Rodef shalom congregation is a reception venue in pittsburgh, pa. Rodeph sholom is an extended family of people who care about each other and our community. Media in category rodef shalom temple, pittsburgh the following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total.
Nathan abramowitz came to congregation rodef shalom. Learn more about our services and what its like to be a part of the rodef shalom family. Since our founding in 1962, we have grown to the largest jewish congregation in virginia, serving over 1710 households from arlington, mclean, falls church, vienna and other nearby northern virginia areas. In 1885, about 20 years after the areas first synagogue, rodef shalom, transitioned from orthodox to reform, the city hosted the national conference that issued the pittsburgh platform, a set of principles guiding reform judaism. It is noted historically for its leadership of the reform judaism among american hebrew congregations, for its spiritual influence upon international jewry, and for its unique 1927 moorish revival building on north broad street, on the national register of historic places. Dedication services for a bomber, bought by the homestead jewish community through the sale of war bonds, will be held sunday, december 17, at 8 p.
In the early 1960s, rodef shalom congregation held an invitational competition to find an outdoor sculpture that would visually connect the two components of its synagogue on fifth avenue the henry hornbosteldesigned sanctuary built in 1907 and the freehof hall addition built in 1956. Rodef shalom congregation is a national register of historic places landmark in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, designed by architect henry hornbostel located on fifth avenue on the border of the oakland and shadyside neighborhoods, it houses congregation rodef shalom, the oldest jewish congregation in western pennsylvania and the largest reform congregation in the area. What a welcoming congregation and a marvelous resource to the community. Rodef shalom preschool is a warm nurturing and supportive environment that provides for all areas of a childs development physical, emotional, social and. In the early 1960s, rodef shalom congregation held an invitational competition. Rodef shalom is the oldest jewish congregation in pittsburgh being founded. Rodef shalom in pittsburgh new home for elbert weinberg. Because of the great need for facilities to handle the growing synagogues services, as well the numerous classes, meetings, and activities, a building fund drive was held, and ground was purchased on the 400 block of south kearney street.
We strive to educate and inspire children, youth, and adults to participate actively in worship, torah study, and jewish life experience, and to put reform jewish religious and ethical principles into action. Soldiers and sailors memorial hall and rodef shalom synagogue, all of which he designed. When i thought of secret pittsburgh what came to mind was steelers stadium, point park, and other major landmarks. Carnegie mellon tv on the radio pittsburgh new books entrance architecture drawings tile university. We honor rabbi twerski and gateway rehab because of the pioneering work they have done in the area of addiction treatment of individuals, families, and our community as a whole, said rabbi aaron bisno, rodef shaloms senior rabbi. Retired professor returns to aid restoration of rodef shalom sculpture. If a book is on our shelves or in one of our displays, it is available to check out. Rodef shalom congregation reception venues pittsburgh, pa. Crossing the bridge, you must get into the far right lane and follow signs for 376 east.
He and his wife irene established the biblical botanical garden at rodef shalom in 1986. Symposium marks centennial for rodef shalom, western pas. Reach out and take the next step in your involvement. Walter kidney begins his new book on the work of henry hornbostel not with the buildings but with the man himself. We are looking for members who are ready to get involved with our many committees. Rodef shalom congregation in pittsburgh new home for elbert weinberg steubenville sculpture by samuel d. Whether you are married, single, with or without kids, a member of the lgbt community, a jew by choice. Much of the dazzle was contributed by henry hornbostel, and few of his buildings are more dazzling than this. May 16, 2016 explore affelders board rodef shalom temple, pittsburgh. That night, the shadyside congregation will give bishop david zubik, of the diocese of pittsburgh, the first ever pursuer of peace award, named after the translation of rodef shalom. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. Rodef shalom congregation is a national register of historic places landmark in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, designed by architect. In pittsburghs landmark architecture 1997, walter c. Rodef shalom biblical botanical garden pittsburgh 2020.
We are a reform jewish congregation dedicated to melding the traditions of our faith with contemporary life. Staffed by an allvolunteer group of members of women of temple rodef shalom wotrs, the shop serves both the temple and surrounding communities and 100% of its proceeds go to charity. Pittsburgh, pa has great central locations, scenic views, and awardwinning restaurants. In george robinsons book essential judaism he goes over and explains. Gruber the series of bronze sculpted figures titled procession i by noted americanjewish sculptor elbert weinberg 19281991 that had stood at temple beth israel in steubenville, ohio, for forty years, has found a new home at rodef shalom congregation in pittsburgh. Rodef shalom family center preschool a place to learn to. Rodef shalom congregation in pittsburgh rodef shalom. Hotels near rodef shalom biblical botanical garden, pittsburgh on tripadvisor. Rodef sholom is the oldest continually operating shul on historic absecon island and is the only shul left in. Dec 04, 2015 1907 rodef shalom building exterior this is the third and current building of rodef shalom. Our staff will be happy to help you plan your event at rodef shalom and to work with the party planner, caterer, or other service provider of your choice. Henry hornbostels congregation rodef shalom and the architecture of carnegiemellon university a few weeks ago i was in pittsburgh visiting the campus of carnegiemellon university cmu, and staying nearby at the house of friend on morewood avenue. Please try to attend some of the scheduled rodef shalom programs listed below, as they provide natural opportunities for you to introduce yourself. Rodef shalom to honor rabbi twerski, gateway rehab as.
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