title: Thursday Evenings in My Garden description: Memorial Day through Labor Day | 6:30 – 8 p.m. EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALING, GROWTH, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Join us weekly for casual conversation and exploration! Come once or come weekly, friends are welcome! Please check our websites for location and confirmation of upcoming dates! DEBORAH A. BARON, […]
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Volunteer Center for their Volunteer Opportunity of the Month (VOOM) at The Food Bank Farm in Gibsonia, PA at Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus. The farm was created to support the mobile farmer's market program, Green Grocer. The goal of the market is to create access to fresh, […]
Jewish Family and Community Services presents Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing, a free weekly gathering for anyone suffering the aftermath of the trauma of Oct. 27. Offered by Amy Lohr, LCSW, integrative psychotherapist, at the 10.27 Healing Partnership (2nd floor of the Squirrel Hill JCC, 5738 Forbes Ave. at 4 p.m.
Local author and attorney James Lieber will speak about his latest book, "Victory: How Pennsylvania Beat Gerrymandering and How Other States Can Do The Same" at the White Whale Bookstore (4754 Liberty Avenue). He'll also join Doug Webster of Fair Districts PA in a discussion about the current state of redistricting reform in Pennsylvania and […]
Join Moise House for a Movie in the Park at Flagstaff Hill beginning at 8:30 p.m. Watch Jurassic Park with snacks and friends. Sign up to bring something (food, beverages, cutlery, etc.) RSVP at moishehousepgh@gmail.com. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22-32.
We all have questions after October 27. How do these things happen? Why? Where was God? The 10.27 Healing Partnership with the Elul Program Committee presents Awaken, Reflect, Together, a discussion of these questions by community leaders. Planned by Beth Kissileff Perlman and Sara Stock Mayo at the JCC Kaufman Building. All are welcome.
On Saturday, September 21, Young Peoples Synagogue's Selichot program begins at 10 p.m. with a social, followed with remarks by Rabbi Vogel of the Aleph Institute at 10:30 p.m., and Selichot services at 11 p.m.
Celebrate Community Strength at FED Talks, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s 2019 Annual Meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at the August Wilson Center. Experts will discuss what makes a person or community resilient, Jewish community leaders will be celebrated and Federation leaders will report on a year without precedent. Visit https://jewishpgh.org/annual-meeting to preregister. Dietary […]
Rabbi Danielle Leshaw will lead discussions on several rebellion narratives within the Book of Numbers at Congregation Beth Shalom. We’ll study prominent themes that surface in these texts: religious authority, entering the land of Israel, God’s (im)perfect Torah, and communal obligation. Rabbi Danielle Leshaw is a Senior Educator and Campus Support Director at Hillel International. […]
Sunday, September 8 Celebrate a sweet new year with Shalom Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Jewish community at the 9th Annual Apples & Honey Fall Festival! Join us at the Waterfront Town Center from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for a celebration with apples and honey, crafts, activities, a bounce house, shofar making, entertainment, vendors, food and more! […]
You are invited to attend the closing program of the Jewish Women’s Center of Pittsburgh, Retrospective: 1992-2019 at the Rauh Jewish History Program and Archives located in the Heinz History Museum. Come mingle, reminisce and enjoy light refreshments. Please RSVP to http://evite.me/zUeenuUehG by August 28.
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills presents their monthly lunch series featuring Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and a guest. This month, Judah Samet presents his experiences from birth in Hungary to liberation from the Bergen Belson concentration amp and beyond. $6 and includes lunch. Visit https://bethelcong.org/events/first-mondays-13/ for more information and to RSVP or all 412-561-1168.
The Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh’s 124th Annual Meeting looks at What Community Can Be beginning at 6:15 p.m. at the Katz Performing Arts Center. Grant Oliphant, president of the Heinz Endowments and Dorm Krakow, president and CEO of the JCC Association of North America lead the discussion. Visit jccpgh.formstack.com/forms/jcc_annual_meeting to register.
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills welcomes George Savarese who will discuss North Korea. Begins with a wine & cheese reception. $5. Visit http://bethelcong.org/events/current-events/2019-09-09 for more information and to register, or call 412-561-1168.
South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh presents "South Hills Nosh & Know" with Rabbi Danny Schiff on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh in Mt. Lebanon (1635 McFarland Road). In this 3-part series, "21st Century Love and Marriage," Rabbi Schiff will explore the current state of Jewish love and […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh presents Child and Infant CPR Basics at 7 p.m. Open to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and anyone who wants to learn the basics of infant and child CPR,tThis short training is designed to provide the basic skills needed to feel comfortable and confident in the case of a medical […]
Join Temple Emanuel of South Hills at 7 p.m. for Israel’s Election – What to Watch For. Rabbi Aaron Meyer will lead a discussion on the implications of the September 17 Israeli election. All are welcome for this free event. RSVP to templeemanuel@templeemanuelpgh.org or 412-279-7600.
Please join David Harry at Mystery Lovers Bookshop on September 12th at 7 p.m. for the launch of his newest release, 'The Padre Pirate." Free and open to the community. About the book... In this 8th book in the series of Padre books, characters Jimmy Redstone and Angella Martinez, working as insurance company investigators, are […]
Join Women of Rodef Shalom for brunch with author Barbara Burstin who will discuss her latest book, “Sophie, the Incomparable Mayor, Masloff.” Burstin appears as part of the 85th Annual Solomon B. Freehof Book and Author Series beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Aaron Court. RSVP by September 11 to gjkatz@aol.com.
The Jewish Cemetery and Burial Assn. (JCBA) will hold its annual unveiling of headstones at the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery on Oakwood St in Shaler Township. Headstones for Blyuma Gitlin, Joseph Weiss and Olga Klein will be unveiled. Rabbi Eli Seidman, Director of Pastor Care for the Jewish Association on Aging will officiate. The community […]
The Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival and world-renowned klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer presents a special centenary concert celebrating the Zimro Ensemble's historic global tour in 1919 at Rodef Shalom Congregation beginning at 7 p.m. For tickets visit brownpapertickets.com/event/4310684
Join Rodef Shalom (4905 Fifth Avenue) for Urban Art: A Discussion as architect Kent Bloomer talks about his unconventional sculpture designed for the entrance to Freehof Hall. The fee to attend is $10.00 (Congregation members $5.00). A reception follows. For more information, call 421.621.6566 x140.
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills welcomes Peter Dinardo who will discuss free speech. Begins with a wine & cheese reception. $5 Visit https://bethelcong.org/events/current-events/2019-09-16/ for more information and to RSVP or call 412-561-1168.
The Squirrel Hill AARP will hold their first fall public meeting at 1 p.m. The open meeting will be in the Rodef Shalom Synagogue’s (4905 Fifth Ave.) Falk Library. Handwriting analyst Michelle Dresbold will share her experiences in multiple trials and will discuss different handwriting styles and what they can reveal about a person’s personality. […]
Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David will discuss lead a book discussion of two novels by Mitch Albom, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and the sequel "The Next Person you meet in Heaven." The discussion will take place from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the gallery […]
Join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills for “Drag Queen Bingo.” Doors open at 6 p.m. $20 per person, includes bingo and show. Food, drinks, and raffles available for purchase. Visit www.dragqueenparties.com for tickets.
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Resistance and Resilience: Surviving the Nazis in Amsterdam at 7 p.m. Author Hedrika de Vries will share segments from her memoir “When A Toy Dog Became a Wolf and the Moon Broke Curfew” reflecting on a young girl’s memories of Nazi oppression during WWII Amsterdam for today’s world. To […]
Join Congregation Beth Shalom for their Community Selihot 5780 celebration beginning with minhah at 7 p.m. The community Selihot event starts immediately following Havdalah. Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming
It’s a musical Selichot! Join Beth El Congregation and Temple Emanuel of South Hills for a South Hills Community Musical Selichot and Havdalah Service. The evening starts with dessert at 7 p.m. followed by services.
Conquer the unknown at the Steel City Showdown: Beast of the Burgh, 3-5 mile obstacle challenge through the JCC of Pittsburgh's 100+ acre Henry Kaufmann Family Park woods. $55 for 9-9:45 am heats; $50 for all other heats; $25 for kids race. Visit www.active.com/monroeville-pa/running/distance-running-races/steel-city-showdown-2019 for more information and to register.
The Jewish Community Foundation presents the 2019 Fall Forum featuring Dr. Erica Brown in conversation with Rabbi Danny Schiff on Leading Issues in Contemporary Jewish Life at Rodef Shalom Congregation. Featuring the presentation of the 2019 Gift of Consequence Award to Sandy and Larry Rosen. Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by the program at […]
Kids will get a fresh start to the year by visiting each stand at the Rosh Hashanah Farmers Market at the South Hills JCC. as they go from booth to booth, they’ll explore the holiday’s culinary themes with unique recipes—round artisan challah, apple mocktails, carrot cake pops, and a holiday fruit salad. At each booth, […]
Rodef Shalom Congregation presents CONNECTING: a photographic exhibit featuring work from the Akko Center for the Arts and Technology in Akko, Israel. Opening reception begins at 6:00 p.m., 4905 Fifth Avenue.
Chabad of the South Hills presents a pre-High Holiday seniors lunch and program. Enjoy a delicious lunch with honey cake and a presentation by the Jewish Association on Aging. Raffle Prizes. $5 Suggested donation, wheelchair accessible. For more information and to preregister please call 412-278-2658.
Learn about AgeWell and other community & government services available to seniors at a free presentation at Temple Emanuel (1250 Bower Hill Rd.) beginning at 7:30 p.m. Seniors will learn about services available to help them stay in their home and adult children will learn where to find help when they become caregivers. RSVP to […]
Remember. Repair. Together. Join the Pittsburgh Jewish community for the one-year commemoration of the October 27 massacre. Take part in community service opportunities (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), Torah Study (2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Rodef Shalom Congregation) and a community gathering at Soldiers and Sailors memorial Hall beginning at 5 p.m. Registration is now open. Visit PittsburghOct27.org […]