Founded in 1897, the “Forverts” (Jewish Daily Forward) was a leading Yiddish language newspaper in the United States throughout the 20th century. "Finding Relatives in the Forverts (Jewish Daily Forward)” with Michael Morgensternwill examine hidden genealogical gems within this newspaper, some of which can be found with minimal Yiddish skills. The virtual lecture will also […]
Join Film Pittsburgh for their 10th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh film festival at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. The festival is co-sponsored by Point Park University. Through impactful films by and about people living with disabilities, ReelAbilities Pittsburgh brings people together to explore and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience. All films are presented with open […]
Join Hadassah Greater Detroit for a virtual Log In & Learn session about Israel: Opportunities and Challenges they face today. The topic for the session is Gender Equality in Israel: Achievements and Barriers in Gender Equality. Yiftah Leket, Community Shaliach of Jewish Federation of Metro-Detroit will be the guest speaker. Noon. $15. hadassahmidwest.org/GDLearn
Join Classrooms Without Borders for Etty: Writing as Resistance, a one-woman play adapted from the writings of Etty Hillesum. Adapted and performed by Susan Stein and directed by Austin Pendleton.7 p.m. Levy Hall at Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave. cwbpgh.org/event/etty-writing-as-resistance/?cwb-cache-buster=1
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for our 4-week healing, consciousness-building forest bathing series at the Frick Park Environmental Center. We will take 90 minute gentle walks throughout Frick Park while nurturing our connection to the natural world through reflective practices. If you feel disconnected from nature, yourself, or others, consider […]
Join Classrooms Without Borders for an online post film discussion of "The Students of Umberto Primo" with director Alessandra Maioletti and executive producer Diane Boulanger. Moderated by Avi Ben Hur. 3 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/post-film-discussion-the-students-of-umberto-primo/?cwb-cache-buster=1
Take advantage of NCJW's final Squirrel Hill pickup of 2022. In downsizing or tidying up your space and donating to Thriftique, not only are you giving new life to your household items, furniture, and clothing, but you are also helping support all the programming of NCJW PGH. 9 a.m.-noon. ncjwpghevents.org/upcoming-events
Join Classrooms Without Borders for The Hippocratic Oath at the Umschlagplatz: The Jewish Doctors of the Warsaw Ghetto. Moderated by Tali Nates, Founding Director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center. For this program, there will be a limited pre-screening of the documentary film No One Told Me , directed by Sean O’Sullivan. Guest speaker […]
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Shofar Factory, it's a blast for the entire family. Create your own authentic shofar, learns how a shofar is made, braid your own challah and taste Rosh Hashana delicacies. 4 p.m. $12/shofar free for those in Discovery Club. 1701 McFarland Rd. chabadsh.com/shofar
The 10.27 Healing Partnership is proud to host Dana Kellerman, Policy Director of Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence, and Ken Segel, Executive Director of Just Harvest, for Use Your Voice: Routes to Advocacy Workshop. A variety of topics will be covered for those who are interested in joining advocacy work. Participants will learn both […]
Join NCJW for the Just Films series with Chatham University's Women's Institute. The first film in the series is The Janes. Learn the story of seven women who were part of a clandestine network who built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions. 5:30 p.m. Free. https://chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=30431
Join Chabad of the South Hills for a Pre-High Holiday Seniors Lunch. Immunization clinic by Pathways Wellness program. Lunch, honey cake, hands on holiday presentation and raffle prizes. 12 p.m. Pre-registration recommended. $5 suggested donation. 412-278-2658.
The Sq. Hill chapter of AARP will holds its September meeting at Rodef Shalom Synagogue, Falk Library. Sam Arnold will present Shape Training. Refreshments will be served. 1 p.m. Call Marcia Kramer, 412-656-5803, with questions.
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Classrooms without Borders, invites you to the online discussion with Novelist, Poet and Translator Marek Toman. 3 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/czech-embassy-series-featuring-novelist-poet-and-translator-marek-toman/?cwb-cache-buster=1