The Katz Theater at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh in Squirrel Hill will present actor and photographer Gili Getz at 7 p.m. in “The Forbidden Conversation,” a personal one-man performance that explores the challenges of having a conversation about Israel in the American Jewish community. A discussion with Getz and members of the […]
title: First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and Guest George Savarese description: Beth El Congregation hosts its monthly First Mondays program with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring guest George Savarese presenting "Russian Roulette," Putin's War on the United States. Mr. Savarese has served as the host of the World Affairs Council's "Global […]
Nate Firestone (Photo courtesy of ZOA Pittsburgh) Zionist Organization of America: Pittsburgh will hold a discussion on America in Transition: A changing Supreme Court in an era of confrontation, with Nathan Firestone, J.D., professor of political science at Point Park University and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh. Firestone has focused on […]
On Sunday, September 16, meet Congressman Keith Rothfus (R), currently representing Pennsylvania’s 12th District and a candidate for reelection in Pennsylvania’s new 17th District. FREE and open to the entire South Hills Community. THIS EVENT IS “OFF THE RECORD” AND CLOSED TO THE MEDIA; NO VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING. South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh is pleased […]
title: Advocacy Training description: Justice for All! Use your voice to influence the decision makers in government. Make an impact on the issues that you care about and recruit more support for your side. Join the PCWP for our Advocacy Training and use your voice to engage in democracy. Event will take place in the […]
title: Knowledge & Nosh (formerly Ladies Who Lunch) description: Women's Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, the National Council of Jewish Women and the Jewish Women's Foundation present Israel at 70: What About the Women? Part 2. Keynote speaker is Esty Shushan, founder and Co-CEO of Nivcharot, a group of Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) women […]
title: Get Out the Vote Postcard Writing description: Come help make a difference and write postcards with Women of Rodef Shalom to help Get Out the Vote for the upcoming midterm elections! We will be writing from 9:30-noon, but plan to arrive no later than 11:30 to give yourself time to write. We supply postcards, […]
Tonight, Oct. 29, 5:30pm Tim Stevens and the Black Political Empowerment Project has organized a press conference for half a dozen African American organizations (and a handful of other groups) to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. A strong CRC turnout at the press conference on behalf of the Jewish community would be a […]
Tomorrow, Oct. 30, 7pm Duquesne University student vigil, open to the public. In the Student Union Ballroom
Thursday, Nov. 1, 5:30pm Youngstown Federation/CRC Community vigil for the victims of the shooting. Tentatively 5:30pm, Temple El Emeth, 3970 Logan Way, Youngstown, OH. I hope to attend and/or to send representation from our community.
Rep. Mike DoyleMeet Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Doyle for a casual Coffee and Conversation from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. This event is free and open to the community and is “off the record” and will be closed to the media. Video or audio recording will not be allowed. […]
title: Looking Back, Marching Forward description: Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence and CeaseFirePA will host an event, “Looking Back, Marching Forward,” on the six-month anniversary of the October 27, 2018, Tree of Life shooting. At 1:30, on Sunday April 28, political, community and faith leaders will speak at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue in […]
NCJW PGH Annual Meeting: Voting Rights & Our Democracy description: Voter registration and ID laws, ballot access, census participation, modern voting machines... do you know about the issues that will impact the 2020 election? Do you know how can you get involved now to help protect our democracy? NCJW Pittsburgh’s annual meeting features a women-led […]