85th Annual Solomon B. Freehof Book and Author Series

Join Women of Rodef Shalom for brunch with author Barbara Burstin who will discuss her latest book, “Sophie, the Incomparable Mayor, Masloff.” Burstin appears as part of the 85th Annual Solomon B. Freehof Book and Author Series beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Aaron Court. RSVP by September 11 to gjkatz@aol.com.

Adult Ed Evenings

Beth El Congregation of the South Hills welcomes Peter Dinardo who will discuss free speech. Begins with a wine & cheese reception. $5 Visit https://bethelcong.org/events/current-events/2019-09-16/ for more information and to RSVP or call 412-561-1168.

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Nourish your whole self!

Lauri Lang, RDN LDN Concierge Wellness LLC for a 4 Par; t (once a month Sept-Dec) Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Series which will contain the following elements under 4 umbrella themes: Interactive Lecture with Q & A; A Featured Item for Sampling and Discussion; Guided Meditation and/or Breathwork (Pranayama). The 3 Umbrella Themes are: Oc. […]

First Mondays with Rabbi Alex

Dr. Barbara Burstin discusses her new book, “Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff” at First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum. All First Monday events begin with lunch at 11:30 a.m. $6 To RSVP, call 412-561-1168.

Cambria County’s Jewish Community

Barry Rudel’s lecture Cambria County’s Jewish Community will take attendees through a fascinating journey of the Jewish people in this region and will share some religious artifacts. Rudel will speak at the Ebensburg Borough Building, 300 W. High St. beginning at 7 p.m. as part of Cambria County Historical Society’s 2019 Fall Lecture Series.

Parenting in Today’s Challenging Times

South Hills JCC 345 Kane Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA

Professionals from the 10.27 Healing Partnership, Pittsburgh's Resiliency Center, will foster conversation and support parents as they share and learn from one another. This adult-only program is FREE and open to the community. Space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/PghParentingToday19

Parenting in Today’s Challenging Times

JCC of Greater Pittsburgh 5738 Forbes Avenue

Professionals from the 10.27 Healing Partnership, Pittsburgh's Resiliency Center, will foster conversation and support parents as they share and learn from one another. This adult-only program is FREE and open to the community. Space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/PghParentingToday19

They Played for Their Lives South Hills Screening

They Played For Their Lives description: South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, in partnership with Classrooms Without Borders, presents "They Played for Their Lives," a powerful 50-minute documentary about eight Jewish musicians whose lives were saved in the Holocaust by playing music. Following the screening, there will be a discussion and Q&A with Dr. Nurit Jugend, the […]

South Hills Healthy Living: Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Rabbi Ron Symons presents "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself". Rabbi Symons will explore the 21st Century relevance of this long-standing value as part of the 7-session "South Hills Healthy Living" series presented by South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh. Free and open to the community. southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org/healthyliving.

CHUTZ-POW! Volume IV: Women’s Stories Launch Party

Celebrate with the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh at the CHUTZ-POW! Volume IV: Women’s Stories Launch Party beginning at 6 p.m. at Chatham University’s Boardroom (Woodland Rd., 15232). Hear from the creators about the process of putting the book together. Light hors d’oeuvres served. Learn more at hcofpgh.org/cp4kickoff

First Mondays with Rabbi Alex

Jack Mostow presents “RoboTutor: $1 Million Finalist in the Global Learning XPRIZE competition” at First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum. All First Monday events begin with lunch at 11:30 a.m. $6 To RSVP, call 412-561-1168.

A Look Back with Barry Rudel

Barry Rudel presents "A Look Back," reflecting on the Johnston Jewish community and downtown business district at Gallery on Gazebo (140 Gazebo Place, Johnston, PA 15901) at 7 p.m. The gallery exhibit includes presentation boards from Beth Shalom. Free. for more information visit galleryongazebo.org.

Commemorating the 81st Anniversary of Kristallnacht

The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Etty, the one-woman play based on the diaries and letters of Etty Hillesum and adapted and performed by Susan Stein. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall (4400 Forbes Ave.), Commemorating the 81st Anniversary of Kristallnacht. The play will be followed by […]

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Worrier to Warrior: Jewish secrets to feeling good however you feel

Mined from the teachings of the Torah and contemporary psychology, this six-week Rohr Jewish Learning Institute course takes a fresh approach to the battle against bad feelings, providing realistic spiritual mechanisms for remaining upbeat no matter what life brings. Offered Tuesday evenings starting November 12 from 7:30-9 p.m.at the South Hills JCC, 345 Kane Blvd […]

CHUTZ-POW! Volume 4: Women’s Stories South Hills Launch Party

Celebrate with the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh at the CHUTZ-POW! Volume IV: Women’s Stories South Hills Launch Party beginning at 7 p.m. at the South Hills JCC (345 Kane Blvd., 15243). Hear from the creators about the process of putting the book together. Light hors d’oeuvres served. Learn more at hcofpgh.org/cp4kickoff