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:20190221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190117T211102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T211102Z UID:64222-1550775600-1550775600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Fitness Foundations DESCRIPTION:Fitness Foundations\ndescription: Presented by Steve Manns\, Fitness Coordinator at the South Hills JCC\nstart-date: 2019-02-21\nstart time: 07:00 PM\nend date: 2019-02-21\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: South Hills JCC\n345 Kane Boulevard\nPittsburgh\, PA 15243\nevent organizer: David Rullo\nevent website: http://southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org/healthy\nevent cost: FREE URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/fitness-foundations/ CATEGORIES:Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190218T172055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T172055Z UID:64726-1551002400-1551009600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:How to Recognize & Address Mental Health in Youth DESCRIPTION:title: How to Recognize & Address Mental Health in Youth\ndescription: Each year\, 1 in 4 youths experiences a mental health or substance use disorder. This educational session will focus on recognizing the signs and responding constructively as parents and adult mentors\, as well as on understanding the way stigma impacts treatment-seeking and what treatment resources are available. \nPresented by The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health Contact Lisa Lederer at lisaglederer@gmail.com with questions.\nstart-date: 2019-02-24\nstart time: 10 AM\nend date: 2019-02-24\nend time: 12 PM\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: 5505 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Temple Sinai\nevent website: https://www.templesinaipgh.org/jdaim-how-recognize-address-mental-health-youth\nevent cost: Free URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/how-to-recognize-address-mental-health-in-youth/ CATEGORIES:Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T163000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190303T234927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T234927Z UID:64984-1551889800-1551889800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Family Guide to Mental Illness and the Law DESCRIPTION:University of Pittsburgh School of Law librarian Linda Tashbook\, author of\n“Family Guide to Mental Illness and the Law” (Oxford University Press\, 2018)\, will hold a discussion at 4:30 p.m. on March 6 in the Alcoa Room of the Pitt School of Law\, 3900 Forbes Ave.\, second floor. The talk is free and open to the public. Contact 412-624-4364 for more information. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/family-guide-to-mental-illness-and-the-law/ CATEGORIES:Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190318T144625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T144625Z UID:65281-1553691600-1553698800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:All About Parkinson's Disease DESCRIPTION:Join JAA as the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA shares an overview of Parkinson’s disease\, including pathology\, management\, and some of the more notable research that is currently being conducted. \nYou will learn about:\n• How the disease may present itself differently from person to person.\n• Motor & non-motor aspects or symptoms of the disease.\n• Caring for the person with the diagnosis.\n• How caregivers can misinterpret behaviors the person with Parkinson’s displays.\n• Helpful tips for the person with PD and for the caregiver. \nQuestions?\nContact Amy Dukes\, Director of Memory Care Operations\n412-521-8295\nadukes@jaapgh.org \nThis Session is Free and Open to the Public\nstart-date: 2019-03-27\nstart time: 01:00 PM\nend date: 2019-03-27\nend time: 03:00 PM\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: JAA\n200 JHF Drive\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Jewish Association On Aging\nevent website: http://jaapgh.org/events\nevent cost: free URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/all-about-parkinsons-disease/ CATEGORIES:education,Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T000000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190305T144626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T144626Z UID:64990-1556409600-1556409600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health DESCRIPTION:A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health\nat the JCC in Squirrel Hill\, Sunday\, April 28\nIn an August 2017 report\, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that serious depression is worsening in teens\, especially girls\, and the suicide rate among girls reached a 40-year high in 2015. In December 2017\, Harold Koplewicz\, founding President of The Child Mind Institute reported\, “Child and adolescent mental health disorders are the most common illnesses that children will experience under the age of 18.”\nThere is a growing body of research that indicates a strong correlation between abrupt shifts in teen behaviors and emotional states\, and the growing prevalence of internet-based\, handheld devices and social media.\nIs social media posing a risk to your teen’s mental health?\nSocial media has dramatically changed the way we communicate and socialize\, and today’s children and teens may be missing out on the development of important social skills when they spend the majority of their time on screen.\nUnderstanding how this new world of social media impacts our children is an evolving topic. Please join us on Sunday\, April 28\, from 4 to 6 pm at the JCC in Squirrel Hill\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, for “A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health” with Dr. Jean Twenge\, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University and author of\, “IGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious\, More Tolerant\, Less Happy and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood.”\nTwenge\, who frequently gives talks and seminars on teaching and working with today’s young generation based on a dataset of 11 million young people\, has been featured on the Today Show\, Good Morning America\, NPR and many other media outlets speaking on this topic.\nShe will speak about the mental health effects on teens being addicted to their smart phones and social media\, a topic that is so relevant and will reflect\, for example\, on the necessity and benefits of the JCC’s Emma Kaufmann Camp’s screen-free policy.\nFollowing Jean’s talk\, we will have a panel discussion with a variety of local experts to more fully explore the teen mental health crisis within our community and what parents can do to most effectively help their children navigate an increasingly complex and challenging time.\nFor more information\, please contact Rachael Speck 412-697-3539\nTo RSVP: https://jccpgh.formstack.com/forms/community_conversation URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/a-community-conversation-on-teen-mental-health/ CATEGORIES:Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 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:20190514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T183000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190430T142701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T142701Z UID:66125-1557858600-1557858600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Linda Tashbook\, Esq. DESCRIPTION:title: Meet the Author: Linda Tashbook\, Esq.\ndescription: Linda Tashbook\, author and University of Pittsburgh law librarian\, will give a talk titled “Ten Things Families Can Do to Help Someone with Mental Illness Handle Legal Hassles.” Tashbook is the author of Family Guide to Mental Illness and the Law\, which provides tips and methods for assisting mentally ill family members with issues ranging from court hearings to bankruptcy. Free to the public. Register at shalerlibrary.org or call 412-486-0211.\nstart-date: 2019-05-14\nstart time: 06:30 PM\nend date: 2018-05-14\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: Shaler North Hills Library\, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd.\, Glenshaw.\nevent organizer: Shaler North Hills Library\nevent website:\nevent cost: Free. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/meet-the-author-linda-tashbook-esq/ CATEGORIES:Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190506T194442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T194442Z UID:66304-1557862200-1557867600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Red flags every parent should know DESCRIPTION:ayalarose102@gmail.com \ntitle: Red flags every parent should know\ndescription: A discussion based event engaging our Jewish community in open conversation regarding the signs and symptoms of mental health issues to recognize in our children\, students and peers.\nstart-date: 2019-05-14\nstart time: 7:30 pm\nend date: 2019-05-14\nend time: 9:00\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: JCC (Robinson Building)\n5738 Forbes Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: AMOTT\nevent website:\nevent cost: Free URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/red-flags-every-parent-should-know/ CATEGORIES:Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190526T191338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190526T191338Z UID:66641-1559071800-1559077200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Understanding Adolescent Challenges When Religion and Mental Health Collide DESCRIPTION:Understanding Adolescent Challenges When Religion and Mental Health Collide\ndescription: Making sure our children are mentally healthy is always a priority for parents. We want to see them flourish\, and good mental health is an important component for consistent growth.\nWhat do we do as parents when we see our kids struggling with their mental health and well being? How do we help them? What happens when the best care for our child’s mental health seems to be in conflict with religion/halacha?\nThis discussion will cover these topics as well as focusing on the importance of having sensitivity\, understanding\, and an approach when dealing with a child who is struggling with religion and recognizing what role mental health may be playing in these struggles.\nstart-date: 2019-05-28\nstart time: 7:30 pm\nend date: 2019-05-28\nend time: 9:00\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: JCC Kaufman Building\nevent organizer: AMOTT\nevent website:\nevent cost: Free URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/understanding-adolescent-challenges-when-religion-and-mental-health-collide/ CATEGORIES:Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190801T134826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T134826Z UID:68018-1566120600-1566126000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:South Hills Bereavement Group DESCRIPTION:The South Hills Bereavement Group welcomes previous and newly bereaved adults to a monthly support group at Temple Emanuel of South Hills at 9:30 a.m. Meet others who have lost their parents\, siblings\, partners or children find hope. No RSVP needed. Free and open to the community. Led by Jamie Del\, MS\, NCC\, LPC and Naomi Pittle\, LCSW. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/south-hills-bereavement-group/ CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190813T004617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T004617Z UID:68188-1566723600-1566734400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Community Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the Beth El Men’s Club for a Community Bike Ride along the Peters Trail. Meet at the parking lot off Valley Brook Road in Peters Township at 9:30 a.m. for coffee\, juice and snacks. Register at https://bethelcong.org/events/mens-club-bike-ride-2/. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/community-bike-ride/ CATEGORIES:Health,Men's Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T173000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190822T185743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T011739Z UID:68462-1567008000-1576690200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing DESCRIPTION:Jewish Family and Community Services presents Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing\, a free weekly gathering for anyone suffering the aftermath of the trauma of Oct. 27. Offered by Amy Lohr\, LCSW\, integrative psychotherapist\, at the 10.27 Healing Partnership (2nd floor of the Squirrel Hill JCC\, 5738 Forbes Ave. at 4 p.m. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/trauma-resiliency-group-an-integrative-approach-to-healing/2019-08-28/ CATEGORIES:education,Families,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190814T143110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T143110Z UID:68211-1567353600-1567360800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Awaken\, Reflect\, Together. DESCRIPTION:We all have questions after October 27. How do these things happen? Why? Where was God? The 10.27 Healing Partnership with the Elul Program Committee presents Awaken\, Reflect\, Together\, a discussion of these questions by community leaders. Planned by Beth Kissileff Perlman and Sara Stock Mayo at the JCC Kaufman Building. All are welcome. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/awaken-reflect-together/ CATEGORIES:Health,meeting,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190816T124921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T124921Z UID:68319-1568228400-1568233800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Child and Infant CPR Basics DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh presents Child and Infant CPR Basics at 7 p.m. Open to parents\, grandparents\, aunts\, uncles and anyone who wants to learn the basics of infant and child CPR\,tThis short training is designed to provide the basic skills needed to feel comfortable and confident in the case of a medical emergency. Training will be conducted by Dr. Natan Cramer\, emergency medical physician at Children’s Hospital\, along with a team of physicians/medical providers. Space is limited so be sure to register today! Cost is $25 unless previously enrolled in Jewish Baby University. Visit https://jewishpgh.org/event/cpr-basics/ for more information and to register. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/child-and-infant-cpr-basics/ CATEGORIES:education,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190813T004147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T004147Z UID:68186-1569142800-1569171600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Steel City Showdown: Beat of the Burgh DESCRIPTION:Conquer the unknown at the Steel City Showdown: Beast of the Burgh\, 3-5 mile obstacle challenge through the JCC of Pittsburgh’s 100+ acre Henry Kaufmann Family Park woods. $55 for 9-9:45 am heats; $50 for all other heats; $25 for kids race. Visit www.active.com/monroeville-pa/running/distance-running-races/steel-city-showdown-2019 for more information and to register. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/steel-city-showdown-beat-of-the-burgh/ CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T181500 DTSTAMP:20260606T151321 CREATED:20190903T143336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T143409Z UID:68689-1570294800-1570299300@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Nourish your whole self! DESCRIPTION: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. 5\, 2019 Chronic Disease and Cancer Prevention; Nov. 2\, 2019 Women’s Health Across the Lifespan; Dec. 7\, 2019\, Enhancing Immune Function\, Vitality and Graceful Aging. Each Workshop is 75 minutes in length. $59 for one workshop/$99 for all 4. Visit www.sthielpilates.com for more information and to register. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/nourish-your-whole-self/2019-10-05/ CATEGORIES:Current events,education,Health END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR