Squirrel Hill AARP April meeting

Join the Squirrel Hill AARP for their April meeting. State Senator Jay Costa will be the guest speaker and will discuss what is going on in Harrisburg and senior citizen issues. 1 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, Falk Library. For further information contact Marcia Kramer at 412-656-5803.

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JFilm Festival

The JFilm Festival, Pittsburgh’s largest Jewish cultural event takes place April 20-30. The festival will showcase 24 Jewish-themed, independent feature films from around the world. They will also host their exclusive Film Schmooze discussions about some of the films. The festival will include the April 27th festival premiere of Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. […]

Post Film Discussion Air Born

Classrooms Without Borders presents a post-film discussion of Air Born with Liat Eini-Netzer and Avi Ben-Hur. 3 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/post-film-discussion-air-born-tickets-566782861797

Tree of Life L’Hitraot Ceremony

Gather at the Tree of Life Zittrain Garden to say "l'hitraot" or "see you later" to the Tree of Life building. Share happy memories of the building and recite a few prayers with Rabbi Jeffrey. Please bring a small pebble to place in a special box as a symbol of your visit and respect. 1 […]

Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)

Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT) is a free, three hour course, presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, addresses the mind of an active shooter, predator versus prey, situational awareness, and survival mindset. It focuses on basic self-defense using techniques such as Krav Maga and is hands on for those wishing to do […]

The Vegan Rabbi: Do Judaism and Veganism Intersect?

The national nonprofit organization Jewish Veg is bringing Rabbi Akiva Gersh, aka The Vegan Rabbi, from Israel to Pittsburgh for a one-time event. A graduate of Brown and Yeshiva universities, Rabbi Gersh will show how our sacred texts and rabbinic tradition lead us to a plant-based diet. Kosher vegan hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free. […]

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“Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews”

Join Beth Shalom Congregation for "Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews" as they read portions of "The Bible With and Without Jesus" together in small interfaith groups. The program is currently limited to 50 Jewish and 50 Christian participants. Childcare will be provided. All food offerings will be kosher or otherwise labeled […]

Understanding Gen Z: How will the next generation shape our Jewish world?

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for "Understanding Gen Z: How will the next generation shape our Jewish world?," the 2023 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture with guest speaker Rabbi Debbie Pine, Campus Support Director at Hillel International. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. Reception to […]

Yom HaZikaron

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for their Yom HaZikaron ceremony where they honor soldiers who gave their lives to defend the State of Israel and victims of terror. 8 p.m. JCC Katz Performing Arts Center. jewishpgh.org/event/yom-hazikaron

Criminal Justice: From the Community Perspective

Taught by Professor David Harris, "Criminal Justice: From the Community Perspective," a two-hour community course will support learners in their understanding of the U.S. criminal legal process, our systems of justice, and criminal trials. The information presented will help the whole community understand what goes on in the criminal courts, how trials work, what justice […]

Spirit of the Galilee

Rodef Shalom Congregation, Temple Sinai, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Partnership2Gether and Spirit of Galilee Association present "Spirit of the Galilee: Multicultural and Interreligious Dialogue in Israel and Beyond with Rabbi Or Zohar," a discussion, music, and havdalah with Rabbi Or Zohar, Rabbi Zohar will discuss his work toward advancing pluralism, mutual understanding, and […]

Yom Ha’atzmaut: Run/Walk/Roll for Israel at 75

On your mark. Get set. Go. Israel is celebrating 75 years of statehood this April. Pittsburgh will celebrate this momentous occasion with a community-wide fun run, walk and roll. There is a toddler race, too. Free for non-racers. Craft tables,bounce houses, Israeli line dancing, Photo Booth. Register to run/walk/roll and receive a race kit. 9:30 […]

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Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits and superstition in Jewish belief

Chabad of the South Hills presents the new JLI course "Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits and superstition in Jewish belief." The course probes the Talmud, Jewish philosophy, and kabbalah to provide Jewish perspectives and guidance to help understand mysterious topics like the meaning of dreams; the existence of angels, demons, and extraterrestrials; and the power of the […]

Jeff Weinberg

Temple Emanuel of the South Hills presents author and health care advocate Jeff Weinberg, president of Caregiver Champion. Weinberg will discuss how the healthcare systems work and don’t work, and how to advocate for yourself within those healthcare systems. The talk is based on his book "The Emperor Needs New Clothes or Why The Caring […]