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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Monday Morning Talmud Study description: (Almost) Every Monday Morning at 9:15 am at 61C Cafe in Squirrel Hill., you can find Rabbi Jeremy Markiz learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar. start-date: 2019-04-01 start time: 9:15 a.m. end date: end time: 10:45 […]
title: First Mondays Program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum description: Beth El Congregation hosts its monthly First Mondays program with Rabbi Alex, featuring CMU Robotics and Computer Science Professor Reid Smith discussing “Artificial Intelligence: What is it and how is it impacting us? ” Lunch begins at 11:30 am and the lecture starts at 12 pm. […]
Beth Shalom Lunch and Learn - April 2019 description: April’s Topic: “Homosexuality, Human Dignity, and Halakhah” 4/2/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Pittsburgh (535 Smithfield St.) 4/9/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom Ever wonder why you don’t have to park three blocks away from a Conservative synagogue on Shabbat? Or whether your rabbi […]
title: Beth Shalom Lunch and Learn - April 2019 description: April’s Topic: “Homosexuality, Human Dignity, and Halakhah” 4/2/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Pittsburgh (535 Smithfield St.) 4/9/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom Ever wonder why you don’t have to park three blocks away from a Conservative synagogue on Shabbat? Or whether your […]
Shabbat Across Pittsburgh description: Grad Students and Young Professionals (20s and 30s event) are invited for a mega Shabbat dinner, as we build bridges between communities. Participants are welcome to invite Jewish friends from school, company, or the community. All guests please register at: jewishpittsburgh.wufoo.com/forms/shabbat-across-pittsburgh/ Sponsoring organizations: JGrads Pittsburgh, JGrads CMU, J'Burgh and Shalom Pittsburgh. […]
description: Congregation Emanu-El Israel and co Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Presents Celebrating Jewish Composers Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 7PM in the Campana Chapel on the campus of University of Pittsburgh Greensburg. This program is FREE and open to the public. A great evening of Classical music with Mahler, Bernstein, Copland […]
The Fran Lefkowitz Biblical Archaeology Series With Dr. Ron Tappy description: A Weekly, 7-Week Course Beginning Sunday, April 7. Last Class Takes Place Sunday, May 19 12:30 p.m. - Light Lunch Served 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Class Takes Place in Chapel Join Dr. Ron Tappy of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary for an exciting […]
title: Sisterhood Torah Fund Brunch description: Congregation Beth Shalom's Sisterhood 2019 Torah Fund Brunch will be honoring Benita "Bunny" Morris. Bunny is a lifetime Board Member, has served on numerous committees, and she and her family have been with the shul for generations. Bunny, a native Pittsburgher, taught Health and Physical Education in the Pittsburgh […]
title: A Walk through the Haggadah with Rabbi Don and Great Passover Desserts and Recipes with Fran Rossoff description: Rabbi Don Rossoff and Fran Rossoff will lead a Passover themed discussion on Sunday, April 7 at 10:30 AM at Temple Emanuel. To RSVP or for more information, contact the Temple office at 412-279-7600 or templeemanuel@templeemanuelpgh.org. […]
Friends All Around description: The Friendship Circle is celebrating 13 years of friendship on April 7th, 2019 at The Pennsylvanian. Join us for our annual fundraiser where we will honor our 2019 seniors. There will be a silent auction, raffle and strolling dinner. To RSVP go to www.fcpgh.org/friends-all-around. start-date: 2019-04-07 start time: 5:30 PM end […]
title: Pre Passover Seniors Lunch description: Join us for a special holiday program and model Seder. Wheelchair accessible. Call 412-278-2658 or barb@chabadsh.com to preregister start-date: 2019-04-09 start time: 12:00PM end date: 2019-04-09 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: Chabad of the South Hills 1701 McFarland Rd. Pittsburgh event organizer: Chabad of the […]
title: The Numbers Keep Changing: Poems and Paintings by Judith R. Robinson description: As a Jew born during World War II, Judy Robinson has always been conscious of how easily her life might have been different if she had not been born in the United States. For that reason, the Holocaust became a subject of […]
From: <historysqhill@hotmail.com> title: Squirrel Hill Historical Society (SHHS) April Program description: History of Dollar Bank Speakers: Joseph Smith. Senior Vice President, Dollar Bank, and Dorothy Spangle, Multi-Media Production Specialist at Dollar Bank start-date: 2019-04-09 start time: 7:30 pm end date: 2019-04-09 end time: 9:15 pm all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Church of the […]
Angst, Raising Awareness Around Anxiety.Documentary Screening description: The CDS Parent Association and JCC/The Second Floor invite you on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. for a free screening of the new documentary Angst, Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. The 56-minute film explores anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it, telling powerful […]
title: Rodef Shira Spring Concert description: Rodef Shira, the congregational choir of Rodef Shalom, will present an evening of choral music to the community. Please join us! start-date: 2019-04-10 start time: 07:00 PM end date: 2019-04-10 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 event organizer: Molly May […]
Spring Thrift & Designer Sale description: Save 25% to 50% off gently-worn clothing, shoes, & accessories! Plus, be the first to shop thousands of spring & summer items in our newly expanded Designer Days Boutique! Thursday, April 11 • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, April 12 • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April […]
The dedication of Krause Commons Apartments, the new location of the Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse and Jewish Residential Services’ offices will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at 2609/2615 Murray Ave. Contact Alison Karabin at JRS at 412-325-0039 or akarabin@jrspgh.org.
Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David will lead a discussion of the book “Orphan #8. This novel by Kim van Alkemade was inspired by true events of a woman who must choose between revenge and mercy when she encounters the doctor who subjected her to dangerous medical experiments in a New York City Jewish orphanage […]
title: Book Discussion description: Rabbi Barbara Symons will lead a discussion of the book Orphan#8. This novel by Kim van Alkemade was inspired by true events of a woman who must choose between revenge and mercy when she encounters the doctor who subjected her to dangerous medical experiments in a New York City Jewish orphanage […]
Charles O. Kaufman, B’nai B’rith International president will speak about B’nai B’rith and vital issues in the world today as it celebrates its 175th anniversary of service to the world. Neighboring lodges and units from Pittsburgh to Cleveland are invited to this event at 10 a.m. followed by a brunch hosted by the Aaron Grossman Lodge […]
Herzog Breakfast description: Join us as we listen to David Shribman discuss his career as executive editor and vice president of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the past 16 years, and he and his wife's new positions at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. This event is sponsored by Brotherhood and the Women of Rodef Shalom and […]
title: Generations Speaker Series: Chana Brody description: Born in the Czech Republic, Chana and her parents, Ann & William Jakubovic, immigrated to the United States in 1969. The shadow of the Holocaust was ever-present in their household, even when it was not discussed. Chana feels that there is no better way to honor her parents’ […]
title: Rediscovering the Jews of Amiens description: After France fell under Nazi control in 1940, Jews across the country were forced to register with local authorities. The Jews of the city of Amiens were no exception, and the majority were later murdered. For decades, their names and photographs were tucked away in a government building […]
Rep. Mike DoyleMeet Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Doyle for a casual Coffee and Conversation from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. This event is free and open to the community and is “off the record” and will be closed to the media. Video or audio recording will not be allowed. […]
title: SQ.HILL AARP description: Sq. Hill AARP will hold their next meeting 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the the Falk Library, 2nd floor at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue. The meeting is open to all seniors in the community. The nominating committee will present nominations for the 2019-20 chapter operating year and the […]
title: Sally & Howard Levin Clubhouse's Spaghetti Dinner description: Sally & Howard Levin Clubhouse's Spaghetti Dinner Wednesday, April 17, 2019 5:00 PM EDT- 8:00 PM EDT Join us for our second Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 50/50/Raffle - Basket Auction Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door, (children ages 10 - 15 are $10.00) […]
A citywide public safety meeting will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Teamster Temple, 4701 Butler St. Dinner will be served. FBI, Pennsylvania State Police and Pittsburgh Police will discuss "Recognizing and Reporting Hate Groups and Extremism in Your Neighborhood." Contact Zinna Scott, president Zone 5 Public Safety Council, at 412-726-4958.
title: Beth Shalom Pre-Passover Pizza Dinner description: Congregation Beth Shalom invites you to a Pre-Passover Pizza Dinner! Sponsored by the Beth Shalom Men’s Club. We look forward to seeing you there as we say goodbye to hametz! Adults: $11.00 Children (3-12): $7.00 Children (2 and under): Free Family: $20.00 NO ADMISSION WITHOUT A RESERVATION Deadline […]
description: Fast of the First Born / Siyyum Bekhorim Friday, April 19, 2019, 7:30 a.m., Helfant Chapel Fast of the First Born / Siyyum Bekhorim All first born should fast on the day before Pesah in commemoration of the deliverance from Egypt of the Israelite firstborn. Rabbi Adelson offers a siyyum (public completion of study) […]
Beth Shalom Communal 2nd Seder description: “Because you were strangers in Egypt” (Ex. 22:20) – one tradition teaches that the Torah exhorts us no less than 36 times not to mistreat the sojourner among us, because we know what it means to be an alien. When we tell the Exodus story every year at the […]
title: Sloane Crosley - Author and Essayist Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures description: From the New York Times–bestselling author Sloane Crosley comes Look Alive Out There—a brand-new collection of essays. start-date: 2019-04-23 start time: 07:00 PM end date: end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue […]
description: The Bible has inspired creative interpretation (midrash) not just by ancient rabbis but by musicians, artists and poets throughout the ages, including modern Jewish classical composers. In this three-part class, participants will listen to and analyze three Biblically based modern compositions: Bloch’s Shelomo Rhapsody, Bernstein’s Jeremiah Symphony and his Chichester Psalms. No musical background […]
A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health at the JCC in Squirrel Hill, Sunday, April 28 In an August 2017 report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that serious depression is worsening in teens, especially girls, and the suicide rate among girls reached a 40-year high in 2015. In December 2017, Harold Koplewicz, […]
title: Bereavement Support Group description: Temple Emanuel welcomes previous and newly bereaved adults to its Bereavement Support Group on Sunday, April 28th at 10:30 AM. All are welcome. Contact the Temple office with any questions - 412-279-7600. start-date: 2019-04-28 start time: 10:30 AM end date: 2019-04-28 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: […]
Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence and CeaseFirePA will host “Looking Back, Marching Forward” on the six-month anniversary of the October 27, 2018, Tree of Life building shooting. At 1:30 p.m., community and faith leaders will speak at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Ave. to honor the victims of the October shooting and talk about how […]