title: Book signing description: Native Pittsburgh, Barbara Morris Stock, will sign her novel, "Anything is Possible: A Child's Journey to America and Hope." Told through the eyes of a ten-year-old child, this historical fiction novel is based on the story of the author's family who immigrated to the States from Eastern Europe in the early […]
Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) continues to offer opportunities for individual and community healing. These sessions are free and open (no registration necessary) to anyone suffering trauma from the aftermath of the shooting at the Tree of Life. You are not alone, and your feelings are completely understandable. Experts tell us that there will […]
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 […]
Temple Emanuel of South Hills celebrates Pride Shabbat. The service will include special readings and reflections and will be followed by a dessert oneg. For more information, visit www.templeemanuelpgh.org or call 412-279-7600.
Na’amat USA Pittsburgh Council presents a President’s Day House Warming and Wine Reception at Rodef Shalom from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening includes the premiere of the documentary “The Pioneers of Pittsburgh Pioneer Women.” Dessert will be served. RSVP by June 13 to Jackie Braslawsce at 412-521-5253 or naamatpgh@gmail.com
Please join Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) and friends in Market Square on Friday, June 21 (11 am - 2 pm)! Performances, crafts and great food provided by members of our refugee and immigrant communities will delight your senses! Performers include African, Nepali and Greek dance groups, Venezuelan musician, more dance and drumming from […]
Woman to Woman Toastmasters invites you to attend our Open House With a Twist at the Center for Women-NCJW, 1620 Murray Avenue. The theme of the evening is effective networking. Highlights Include four distinguished toastmasters speakers who will present novel networking concepts, light refreshments and an abbreviated Toastmasters meeting, networking tables and information to get […]
The Zionist Organization of America: Pittsburgh is pleased to host a discussion on Anti-Semitism and American Law, featuring Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David N. Wecht. How has the law helped to shape our destiny as American Jews? What insights can our legal tradition offer as we confront new and troubling forces of anti-Semitism? It will […]
JFCS continues to offer opportunities for individual and community healing. These sessions are free and open (no registration necessary) to anyone suffering trauma from the aftermath of the shooting at the Tree of Life. Reach out - JFCS is here. Help is also available 24/7 from the Center for Victims hotline: 1-866-644-2882. For a complete […]
Moise House or beach vacation? Join Moishe House for a Tropical Lunch Shabbat beginning at noon. Come hungry and bring your best vacation gear. Contact moishehousepgh@gmail.com for more information. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22-32.
Community Day School presents “Golda’s Balcony” at 6424 Forward Avenue. Sandra Laub portrays Golda Meir in this one-woman play about Israel’s only female prime minister. $18/adult or $10 ages 12-18. Includes heavy appetizers and hour-long performance. Visit comday.org/golda for more information.
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.
Celebrate Community Strength at FED Talks, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s 2019 Annual Meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at the August Wilson Center. Experts will discuss what makes a person or community resilient, Jewish community leaders will be celebrated and Federation leaders will report on a year without precedent. Visit https://jewishpgh.org/annual-meeting to preregister. Dietary […]
Remember. Repair. Together. Join the Pittsburgh Jewish community for the one-year commemoration of the October 27 massacre. Take part in community service opportunities (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), Torah Study (2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Rodef Shalom Congregation) and a community gathering at Soldiers and Sailors memorial Hall beginning at 5 p.m. Registration is now open. Visit PittsburghOct27.org […]
TThe Mediation Council of Western PA presents Conflict Resolution Day on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh's Levinson Hall (5738 Forbes Ave). The event will honor the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh and Brian Schreiber, 2019 Conflict Resolution Day joint recipients, for their actions of healing and reconciliation […]