BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle - ECPv6.0.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T143000 DTSTAMP:20260914T224300 CREATED:20190324T221357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190324T222008Z UID:65429-1554640200-1558276200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:The Fran Lefkowitz Biblical Archaeology Series With Dr. Ron Tappy DESCRIPTION:The Fran Lefkowitz Biblical Archaeology Series With Dr. Ron Tappy\ndescription: A Weekly\, 7-Week Course Beginning Sunday\, April 7. Last Class Takes Place Sunday\, May 19 \n12:30 p.m. – Light Lunch Served \n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Class Takes Place in Chapel \nJoin Dr. Ron Tappy of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary for an exciting exploration of the world of Biblical Archaeology\, complete with sessions that confirm the reality of well-known biblical narratives that have shaped history. Delve into topics surrounding the Hebrew Bible\, the life and times of Amos the Prophet\, the Battle of Lachish and the Theology of Jerusalem\, and more. In addition\, Dr. Tappy will present a series of major inscriptions related to Israel\, but were written by scribes and rulers in multiple powers outside of Israel. The historical information recorded in the inscriptions you will study with Dr. Tappy provide an in-depth look at Israel’s history throughout the period of the Hebrew judges and kings\, giving you the chance to study archaeological proof of biblical stories cherished in Judaism. \nThis course is presented in blessed memory of Fran Lefkowitz\, whose passion for Biblical Archaeology inspired the education of others during her life. We continue this course in her honor.\nstart-date: 2019-04-07\nstart time: 12:30 p.m.\nend date: 2019-05-19\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Weekly\nevent address: 4905 Fifth Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, Pa. 15213\nevent organizer: Dr. Ron Tappy\nevent website: http://www.rodefshalom.org/RSVP\nevent cost: Free URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/the-fran-lefkowitz-biblical-archaeology-series-with-dr-ron-tappy/2019-04-07/ CATEGORIES:education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260914T224300 CREATED:20190416T162738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T162738Z UID:65843-1557232200-1560265200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Better Choices\, Better Health at the JCC DESCRIPTION:Come join a workshop called Better Choices\, Better Health at the JCC – Squirrel Hill \nWhen: Six consecutive Tuesdays\, May 7 – June 11\, 2019\nTime: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Room 202) \nPlease call Amy Gold at (412) 697-3528 to sign up today! \nThis is a wonderful program that has benefited many adults. The workshops are informative\, fun\, and interactive. By joining the workshop\, you’ll be together with people with similar conditions and concerns as you\, and you’ll make new friends. \nYou will actively participate in:\n• Brainstorming on key topics;\n• Making a Weekly Action Plan on a goal that is important to YOU;\n• Feedback and Problem Solving in which you report how you did in meeting your goal.\nYou’ll do engaging activities designed to help you learn–\n• Distraction techniques to help manage pain;\n• Better breathing techniques and ways to avoid shortness of breath;\n• Relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation;\n• What level of exercise intensity is right for you;\n• Some guidelines about healthy eating;\n• How to communicate more effectively;\n• How to make future plans for health care;\n• How to evaluate new treatment options;\n• The power of positive thinking. \nAll workshop participants get the companion book\, “Living a Healthy Life with a Chronic Condition”.\nLight refreshments are provided throughout\, with a graduation celebration at the end! URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/better-choices-better-health-at-the-jcc/2019-05-07/ CATEGORIES:education,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260914T224300 CREATED:20190422T145513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T145513Z UID:65961-1557925200-1557925200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Squirrel Hill AARP DESCRIPTION:Sq.Hill AARP will host their May meeting\, May 15 at 1 p.m. in the Falk Library at Rodef Shalom Synagogue\, 4905 Fifth Ave.\nIn addition to the general business meeting\, election of chapter officers by the general membership will be held. The slate includes Marcia Kramer\, President\,Marsha Stern\, Vice President\, Marilyn Honisgberg\, Treasurer\, Andrea DiBello\, Recording Secretary\, Hilda Goldhammer\, Corresponding Secretary\, and Gerri Linder\, Financial Secretary. \nIn honor of Memorial Day\, attendees and guests are asked to bring donations of large bottles of body wash\, stick deodorant\, denture adhesive and cleaners\, body lotion\, combs and brushes\, belts\, tee shirts with pockets umbrellas\, rain ponchos\, gift cards including bus passes\, Giant Eagle\, Wallmart\, etc. All donated items will be distributed to our local veterans administration. \nBob Cahalan\, lifetime local resident\, substitute teacher and active volunteer admissions officer for the Air Force Academy will preset a stimulating audio-visual program celebrating Pittsburgh. The program is entirely non-commercial and will illustrate our progressive and interesting city with photography and music. Segments include the area economy\, history\, natural beauty\, special events \, houses of worship\, bridges and more\, \nAs always all meetings are open to senior population of our commuity. Refreshments will be served\, For further information contact Marcia Kramer at 412-731-3338. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/squirrel-hill-aarp-3/ CATEGORIES:Seniors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T173000 DTSTAMP:20260914T224300 CREATED:20190430T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T141523Z UID:66115-1557937800-1557941400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:"From Leo Frank to Tree of Life: A History of Antisemitic Violence in America" DESCRIPTION:“From Leo Frank to Tree of Life: A History of Antisemitic Violence in America” presented by Dr. Rachel Kranson\ndescription: Please join Congregation Dor Hadash Adult Education for this special presentation by Dr. Rachel Kranson\, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies\, University of Pittsburgh Department of Religious Studies. \nProfessor Kranson will present a history of violent antisemitic episodes in American history\, such as the lynching of Leo Frank and the 1958 bombing of the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Temple in Atlanta. She will discuss the frameworks that scholars of American Jewish history have used to make sense of these episodes\, and suggest whether the October 27\, 2018 attack in Pittsburgh will fit such frameworks.\nstart-date: 2019-05-15\nstart time: 04:30PM\nend date: 2019-05-15\nend time: 05:30PM\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: Congregation Dor Hadash Adult Education\nRodef Shalom Congregation\n4905 Fifth Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15213\nevent organizer: Dor Hadash Adult Education\nevent website: http://dorhadash.net/\nevent cost: Free URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/from-leo-frank-to-tree-of-life-a-history-of-antisemitic-violence-in-america/ CATEGORIES:Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T193000 DTSTAMP:20260914T224300 CREATED:20180809T140438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T191912Z UID:60057-1557948600-1557948600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Derekh Speaker Series -- Jonathan Weisman DESCRIPTION:title: Derekh Speaker Series — Jonathan Weisman\ndescription: A series of talks by authors from across the country made available through the Jewish Book Council. The final author of the 2018-19 series is New York Times journalist Jonathan Weisman and his book (((Semitism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump. There will be a book sale and author signing at the end.\nstart-date: 2019-05-15\nstart time: 7:30 PM\nend date: 2019-05-15 URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/derekh-speaker-series-jonathan-weisman/ CATEGORIES:congregations END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR