Join State Representative Arvind Venkat, Moms Demand Action local legislative lead Hadley Haas and Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence policy director for a discussion of the challenges of passing better gun safety legislation. This is an exciting time as 4 strong gun bills are moving through the Pennsylvania State House. However, there will be […]

Join the Women of Temple Sinai for Make ‘n' Eat Monday Nights—A Year of Spices.Jake Schiller will show how to make BBQ rubs. The instructor will lead students in making a meal so everyone can eat together and taste the featured spice. 6 p.m. $15. templesinaipgh.org/event/spicecooking.html

Chabad of Squirrel Hill presents an Evening of Celebration honoring Robert Mallet. 6:30 p.m. $75/per person. Schenley Plaza (Outdoor tent). chabadpgh.com.

The Robinson International Short Film Competition celebrates the greatest Jewish-themed short filmmaking from around the globe. Each year the competition awards $18,000 in cash prizes for documentary, narrative, and animated shorts, and the winning filmmakers are honored at an awards ceremony in Pittsburgh. This event is sponsored by the Sanford N. Robinson, Sr. Memorial Lecture […]

The Squirrel Hill AARP welcomes Sen. Jay Costa to its May meeting. Chapter nominations and voting for officers will be made from the members for installation at the June annual luncheon in celebration of the end of another successful year. Falk Library, Rodef Shalom Congregation. For further information contact President Marcia Kramer at 412-656-5803.

Join Classrooms Without Borders and their partners as they explore the multifaceted discipline of Holocaust Studies through unique and previously unexplored lenses. This session will look at “Holocaust Cinema: How ‘A Film Unfinished’ Questions Archival Footage." 2 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/the-holocaust-as-an-interdisciplinary-tapestry-6

Join Classrooms Without Borders for a Talking Memory program marking the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. 2 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/talking-memory-program-marking-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-warsaw-ghetto-uprising

Join Camp Young Judaea Midwest for a Summer Kickoff potluck and sweet treats. Registration is required by visiting https://tinyurl.com/summercyj. Please submit your potluck items to https://tinyurl.com/potluckcyj. 5 p.m.

Chabad of the South Hills presents their Women's Spring Event with guest speaker Gwyn Riddle. Riddle will present "A Letter from 1926," one woman's incredible journey. There will also be a tablescaping demo. Fresh salad bar and desserts. 7 p.m. $25 before May 18; $30 after May 18. Event address will be given upon registration. […]

Chabad of the south Hills presents a pre-Shavuot seniors luncheon and presentation focused on finding gratitude in everyday life by Pathways Wellness Program. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Rd. chabadsh.com

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for A Taste of Shabbat, a women's evening of food, fun, and learning, featuring a cheesecake demo. 7 p.m. $15 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/cheesecake

Join the National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section for their annual Spring Event. An evening highlighting the future of reproductive justice in Western Pennsylvania and nationwide. The featured speaker is Kelsey Leigh, abortion rights advocate and co-founder of Pittsburgh Abortion Doulas, a local patient support nonprofit. 6 p.m. Emerald City, 213 Smithfield Street, 15222. […]

10 commandments, ice cream, special Kids program and more. Free. 5 p.m. Chabad of the South Hills 5 p.m. chabadsh.com

Hear the ten commandments and enjoy a dairy dinner and ice cream party with Chabad of Squirrel Hill at their Shavuot Party. 5 p.m. Free. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com