Become a Music Mensch
Become a Music Mensch
Donate to become a Music Mensch!
If you have a deep appreciation for the beautiful music we enjoy at Temple Sinai and want to make a meaningful impact in your synagogue community, become a Music Mensch!
Why Become a Music Mensch? Sacred music touches our souls, uplifts our spirits, and brings people together. It transcends language barriers and cultural differences, and has the power to inspire, heal, and transform lives. By becoming a supporter of Temple Sinai’s music program, you can help to support and promote the cultural heritage of Jewish music that fills our synagogue.![]()
An annual gift of $360 helps support beautiful music at Temple Sinai in so many ways, including:
- Professional sound engineering for monthly Mostly Musical Shabbat Evening Services, High Holy Day Services, and special events
- Paid guest musicians and vocalists
- Music licensing fees
- Inclusive sign language interpretation at Mostly Musical Shabbat services

What does the Music Mensch Program Offer? Enjoy special benefits including an annual private concert and wine and cheese reception with Cantor David Reinwald and Cantor Regina Heit; as well as name recognition on Temple Sinai’s website, ChaiLights newsletter, and signage.
Together, Let’s Make a Harmonious Impact!
To become a Music Mensch with an annual gift of $360, contact Leslie Fleisher, Director of Philanthropy, at Leslie@TempleSinaiPGH.org or (412) 421-9715 ext. 133.
Mon, November 17 2025
26 Cheshvan 5786
THANK YOU TO OUR MUSIC MENSHEN!*
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Barbara Allen
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Aya Betensky & Robert Kraut
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Jennifer Bett
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Mimi Botkin
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Susan & William Cohen
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Janice & Marvin Dash
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Rhoda Dorfzaun
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Amy & Gary Dubin
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Deb Dunton & Jon Minden
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Carol Ellstein
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Melissa & Rabbi Daniel J. Fellman
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Jan Fink
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Nathan Goldblatt & Marcie Solomon
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Jerold & Elizabeth Gordon
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Suzan & David Hauptman
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Stephen Jurman & Jeanette Trauth
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Ellen Keeney
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Jan & Ed Korenman
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Hanita Kossowsky & Lenore Wossidlo
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Michael & Jane Louik
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Lynn Naman
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Esther Nathanson
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Jennifer Poller & Jon Prince
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David & Rita Pollock
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Connie Rapp
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Cantor David Reinwald
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Carol & Rick Rosenthal
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Selma P. Ryave & Rosalyn Richman
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John & Denise Schiller
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Carolyn & Frank Schwarz
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Joe & Phyllis Weinkle
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Harton Wolf
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Women of Temple Sinai (WoTS)
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Ronnie Cook Zuhlke
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*as of 8/27/24
Contact Us
Temple Sinai
5505 Forbes Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025
Hartman Learning Group
Monday, Nov 17th 6:00p to 7:00p
Do you want to learn more about Israeli politics and culture, the relationship American Jews and Israelis share (or don’t)? Do you want to dig into a bit of biblical and rabbinic text? -
Monday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025
Temple Sinai Mahjong Club
Monday, Nov 17th 7:00p to 9:00p
Do you play mahjong or have you ever wanted to learn? Here's your chance! We'll start with a three-part lesson and then jump into regular games. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025
REEL Judaism with Rabbi David Young @ Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom Congregation)
Monday, Nov 17th 7:15p to 8:15p
Come learn how to watch movies through Jewish eyes. Rabbi Young will teach a series on secular movies and the Jewish values we can find inherent in them. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 18th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Temple Sinai Book Group Discussion @ Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
Wednesday, Nov 19th 1:15p to 2:30p
November's book is "A Changed Man" by Francine Prose.
Shabbat Times
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Tol'dot
| Shabbat, Nov 22 |
Erev Hanukkah
| Sunday, Dec 14 |
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