title: South Hills Purim Carnival description: Join the entire South Hills Jewish Community and kick off Purim at the South Hills JCC! Carnival Games & Prizes Pizza, Salad, Hamentaschen, Veggies, & Snacks Inflatable Obstacle Course & Slide Moon Bounce Balloon Artist Face painting PJ Library Quiet Corner Lunch and admission are FREE. Games and activities […]
From coast to coast—and in Squirrel Hill—hate crimes have become an all-too-familiar part of the American landscape, challenging law enforcement personnel—to discuss these challenges and to consider how to combat this disease in the body politic. Join the Post-Gazette as experts assemble to discuss potential solutions to this problem. Tuesday, February 26 | Heinz History […]
Tuesday, February 26 | Heinz History Center| Free and open to the public 5:30 p.m. | Resource Center | 6:00 p.m. | Panel discussion Parking provided in the Eleventh & Smallman lot across from the Heinz History Center. From coast to coast—and in Squirrel Hill—hate crimes have become an all-too-familiar part of the American landscape, […]
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s traveling exhibition Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race will be at the Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown. The exhibition examines how the Nazi leadership, in collaboration with individuals in professions traditionally charged with healing and the public good, used science to help legitimize persecution, murder and ultimately, genocide. Admission […]
Christina CassotisSinai Brotherhood Brunch with Christina Cassotis description: Christina Cassotis, CEO of Allegheny County Airport Authority, will speak on "Pittsburgh International Airport’s Terminal Modernization Plan: Building for the Region’s Future," following an introduction by Rich Fitzgerald, County Executive. Cost: $10 pre-registration; $18 at the door; Contact Todd Miller at toddprmktg@gmail.com or (412) 848-1082. start-date: 2019-03-03 […]
title: It’s Game Time! Pitt Women’s Basketball description: MARCH 3, 2019 at 1:45 p.m. | COST $5.00 | RSVP by FEBRUARY 8! Join the Youth Department and the Beth Shalom Men’s Club as we watch The Pitt Women’s Basketball Team VS. Louisville. Tickets paid and picked up in advance! Tickets will be available for pickup […]
Chabad of the South Hills 4th Annual Jewish Comedy Night has now been rescheduled. A time to laugh, heal, and remember. Sunday, March 3rd at 7PM at the Music Hall at the Carnegie Free Library 300 Beechwood Ave. Carnegie PA 15106. The evening features Sarge a singer, comedian, and piano savant. Enjoy wine, cocktails, and […]
title: Caregiver's Aging Mastery Program description: Caregivers Aging Mastery Program March 6-April 17 Wednesdays • 1-2:30 PM 7 Sessions The Second Floor Meeting Room - Robinson Building This program is not only for caregiver’s it is for everyone who wants to learn more about the need to care for the caregiver - you by focusing […]
University of Pittsburgh School of Law librarian Linda Tashbook, author of “Family Guide to Mental Illness and the Law” (Oxford University Press, 2018), will hold a discussion at 4:30 p.m. on March 6 in the Alcoa Room of the Pitt School of Law, 3900 Forbes Ave., second floor. The talk is free and open to […]
THURSDAY, MARCH 7-SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Film Pittsburgh announces the full lineup for the 26th Annual JFilm Festival — 11 days of international Jewish-themed films, guest speakers, and visiting filmmakers. This year, the Festival returns to SouthSide Works Cinema. The lineup features 21 narrative and documentary films from 11 countries, all of which are Pittsburgh premieres […]
The New Community Chevra Kadisha of Greater Pittsburgh will hold its 14th annual Adar 7 dinner on Sunday, March 10. The kosher dinner will be held at Temple Sinai. San Francisco artist Rabbi Me'irah Iliinsky will present her illustrated book, Mapping the Journey:The Mourner and the Soul. A commemoration to honor the memory of Jerry […]
“Out of the Shadows and into the Heart,” what Chevra Kadisha can mean to you, with remarks by Dan Leger, Stefanie Small and Rabbi Daniel Wasserman will be held at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center, Levinson Hall.
Bagel Bites: Sunday Brunch description: Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will speak at Temple Emanuel of South Hills on Sunday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the "Bagel Bites: Sunday Brunch Series." FREE and open to the community. RSVP: http://www.templeemanuelpgh.org/event/bagel-bites-brunch/ start-date: 2019-03-10 start time: 10:30 AM end date: […]
title: Beth El's Monthly Lunch Program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum description: Beth El Congregation hosts its monthly lunch program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and guest Edd Hale discussing, “The Great Castle Shannon Bank Robbery.” Based on extensive research of court documents, period newspapers, and even an eyewitness interview, this almost unknown story rivals other well-known […]
title: Squirrel Hill Historical Society (SHHS) March Program description: History of Kennywood Speaker: Andy Quinn, Member of Family That Has Owned Kennywood Park for more than 100 years, Historian and Former Kennywood Community Relations Director start-date: 2019-03-12 start time: 7:30 pm end date: 2019-03-12 end time: 9:15 pm all-day event: recurring event: No event address: […]
title: Ladies' Lunch and Learn description: Women invited to an afternoon of food for body, mind and soul at Chabad of Squirrel Hill's ladies' lunch and learn, taking place on March 13, 12pm-1:15pm, with lunch and a lesson on the Kabbalah of time presented by Mrs. Leah Herman. The event will take place at Chabad […]
title: Korczak's "Ten Matchboxes" At Rodef Shalom description: A poor teacher, 10 empty matchboxes and the incredible ability we all have to use our imagination is the setting for Janusz Korczak's unforgettable story of decency, honor and the acceptance of each other's differences. Israeli actor and teaching artist Amichai Pardo of the Orna Porat Theater […]
title: Loaves of Love description: On March 14, 7:00-9:00pm, Chabad of Squirrel Hill will host a Loaves of Love event for women. Amy Weiss will lead participants in challah-making, and Sue Berman will demonstrate some special Purim challah shapes. The cost is $10, and reservations are required by March 12 at chabadpgh.com/lol. start-date: 2019-03-14 start […]
Adult Purim Carnival description: Games * Prizes * Trivai * Food & Adult Drinks * Costumes $18 for unlimited games, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, soda, and two drink tickets for wine, beer, or our “signature” adult concoction, “Adar You Kidding Me” Cocktail! Hidden Harbour gift card for BEST COSTUME! Purim fun for the kid at heart! […]
Title: Casino Night description: Join your friends at Beth El for a fabulous Casino Night event! The evening will start with dinner and live music followed by games - all for just $40! Enjoy a 50/50 raffle, prizes and silent auction as well. The menu features Tomato Soup Shooters, Fish Tacos, A Mashed Potato Bar, […]
title: Beth Shalom Purim Carnival description: Sunday, March 17, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PURIM IN SPACE! Beth Shalom is holding their annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For only $10 each you can enjoy lunch, games, and crafts. Join us for a trip across […]
Family Purim Carnival description: Wear your favorite costume and enjoy games, food (cash or checks only please), prizes, and MORE FUN! Cost: $10 (all day pass); FREE for children three & under (Children under eight MUST be accompanied by an adult) Costume Contest: Prizes for the Best Purim-Related Costume (Who will you be? Haman? Esther? […]
A symposium on the intersection of anti-Semitism and the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause will be held in the Duquesne University Union Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. The program will consist of a panel discussion along with an audience Q&A. Following the Q&A session there will be an hors d’oeuvre reception at 8 p.m. The program […]
title: Pre Purim Seniors Lunch description: Join us for a delicious lunch, Hamentashen, and a Musical Purim Program. Call 412-278-2658 to preregister. start-date: 2019-03-19 start time: 12:00PM end date: 2019-03-19 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: Chabad of the South Hills 1701 McFarland Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 event organizer: Barb Segel event […]
title: Ashton Applewhite - Author and Activist Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures description: What if discrimination on the basis of age were as unacceptable as any other kind of prejudice? Ashton Applewhite is a leading voice in an emerging movement dedicated to dismantling ageism and making age a criterion for diversity. Known for her […]
The Squirrel Hill AARP Chapter will hold its March 20 meeting in the Falk Library, 2nd floor at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Av at 1 p.m. The chapter nominating committee will present its slate of officers to the membership for approval. In addition, a health report on the importance of home safety will be […]
description: Party like it’s 357 BCE at the Court of Beth El! Make your own Purim costume accessories: Balloon hats & scepters, Masks, Face Painting, Jewelry “Vashti’s Vittles” Gourmet Pasta Bar Fit for a Queen (glutten free pasta available)* Shushan Salad Bar* Megillah Reading & Puppet Show The World’s Best Purim Party Castle Moat Gaga […]
Purim Dinner Presented by Rodef Shalom and Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha description: Join us for a Purim dinner from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Freehof Hall at Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. Dinner will include pasta dish options with Hamantaschen for dessert, catered by Colleen Wolfson. The cost of the dinner […]
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 21-APRIL 12 WorkLaunch, a series of work readiness events held each spring by JFCS Career Development Center in partnership with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, holds event offerings to meet the needs of the changing regional workforce. This year events will take at the main branch of the Carnegie Library in Oakland. WorkLaunch helps […]
Purim in the 'Burgh description: Celebrating Pittsburgh Pride! Megillah Reading at 4:30PM Activities beginning at 5PM include the Pittsburgh Zoomobile, Silk Screen Painting with the Children's Museum, Quaterback challenge football toss, Hamantash Baking Sit down dinner with interactive text to screen game show at 5:45PM. Live Music! LChaim! & Much More. Come Dressed UP! Limited […]
title: Purim @ the JCC description: Kesser Torah Grand Purim Seudah LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF SHUSHAN: I HEREBY PRESENT TO YOU A GRAND PURIM FEAST TO BE HELD AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST/14TH DAY OF ADAR OF 5779!!!!!! 4:45 PM Megillah Reading 5:00 PM Grand Purim Seudah with an amazing program […]
Chabad of Pittsburgh will hold Purim Fest at Dave & Buster’s at the Waterfront from 5 to 8 p.m. and will include the Megillah reading, arcade and dinner. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Visit chabadpgh.com/purimfest for more information and to RSVP.
title: Derekh Speaker Series -- Idra Novey Idra Novey description: A series of talks by authors from across the country made available through the Jewish Book Council. This speaker is Idra Novey, author of Those Who Knew, a taut, timely novel about what a powerful politician thinks he can get away with and the group […]
title: workshop description: Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence, Ceasefire PA, and the Tikkun Olam Center of Temple Sinai will hold an event from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai to introduce this new organization to the community and to present a workshop, led by Rob Conroy of Ceasefire PA, on the legislative […]
Sunday, March 24, 5pm: Rehumanize: A Vigil for Muslims in New Zealand. Soldiers and Sailors, 4141 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Plan to arrive early – we expect it to be packed.
title: Music at Rodef Shalom Presents: Violin and Dance, featuring Dancers from Attack Theatre description: Join us for an evening of dance music by Bach, De Falla and Sarasate, Sonata in D Minor by Brahms, and pieces by Ernest Bloch, in addition to Amy Beach for violin and piano. Roy Sonne is the featured violinist […]
Performances of the play “Wiesenthal (Nazi Hunter)” written by and starring Tom Dugan will be held at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave. Simon Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor, was responsible for bringing more than 1,100 Nazi war criminals to justice. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Tree of Life. Visit trustarts.org or contact […]
Join JAA as the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA shares an overview of Parkinson's disease, including pathology, management, and some of the more notable research that is currently being conducted. You will learn about: • How the disease may present itself differently from person to person. • Motor & non-motor aspects or symptoms of the […]
Generations Speaker Series: Susan Hawkins description: Join us for our next installment of our popular Generations Speakers Series. Susan Hawkins, the daughter of survivors from Hungary and the Ukraine, will tell her parents’ story of loss and survival through concentration camps, hiding and emigration. She will also discuss her own recent journey of traveling back […]
An Evening of Holocaust Education and Remembrance description: In commemoration of the Tree of Life Synagogue, Shaler Area High School students are hosting an evening of Holocaust remembrance and education. In the library and LIGHT Center (Center for Leadership through Innovation in Genocide and Human rights Teaching), survivor Shulamit Bastacky, students, and leaders from the […]
title: Healthy Living for the Brain & Body description: Presented by Amy Dukes, Director of Memory Care Operations at the Jewish Association on Aging (JAA) start-date: 2019-03-28 start time: 07:00 PM end date: 2019-03-28 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: South Hills JCC 345 Kane Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15243 event organizer: David […]
The Great Temple Sinai Bake Off description: Seven of the best Temple Sinai bakers will compete. Only ONE will win! Be there to sample their delicious creations and vote for “The People’s Choice” winner! Patterned after The Great British Bake Off on Netflix, watch our bakers face a technical challenge and create their show stoppers! […]
Temple Sinai Security Update & Safety Training with Brad Orsini, Sunday, March 31, 9:45-11:30 AM Join us for a very important security update and safety training. Executive Director Drew Barkley will address recent security improvements and plans, and Brad Orsini, Director of Jewish Community Security at The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, will share information […]
Pesach University description: Join us for these wonderful sessions at Beth Shalom. Each will be taught twice, first at 10 AM and again at 10:45 AM! Meaning at the Seder: Has your seder lost its luster? Finding it difficult to relate to 10 plagues, four cups of wine and Dayyenu? Learn with Rabbi Seth Adelson […]
Bereavement Support Group description: Temple Emanuel invites previous and newly bereaved adults to its Bereavement Support Group on Sunday, March 31 at 10:00 AM. All are welcome to attend. Contact the Temple office with questions - 412-279-7600. start-date: 2019-03-31 start time: 10:00 AM end date: 2019-03-31 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: […]