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.
How parents can help kids stay healthy and get the help they need? Attend Raising Resilient Teens, and enjoy an informal discussion among world-class experts in adolescent mental health. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators and teens are welcome. There will be time for audience questions at the end. Co-sponsored by The Jewish Healthcare Foundation; Jewish Family […]
Lauri Lang, RDN LDN Concierge Wellness LLC for a 4 Par; t (once a month Sept-Dec) Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Series which will contain the following elements under 4 umbrella themes: Interactive Lecture with Q & A; A Featured Item for Sampling and Discussion; Guided Meditation and/or Breathwork (Pranayama). The 3 Umbrella Themes are: Oc. […]
Bake two pans of rugelach-one to take home, one to share. Enjoy a buffet of appetizers while you bake. 1701 McFarland Rd., 6 p.m. Free. Register online at chabadsh.com or batya@chabadsh.com.
All Jewish boys Grades 1 through 5 are invited to join Cub Scouts Pack 1818 in building and flying kites at the Frick Blue Slide Park on Beechwood Blvd. on Oct. 6, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Information on joining Cub Scouts and our pack will be available. Joining that day is not required to enjoy […]
Apples taste better when you pick ‘em yourself! Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Young Adult Division for a lunch-time apple picking adventure. 11 a.m. Soergel Orchards (2573 Brandt School Rd., 15090). For more information visit shalompittsburgh.org/event/yad-goes-apple-picking.
Dr. Barbara Burstin discusses her new book, “Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff” at First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum. All First Monday events begin with lunch at 11:30 a.m. $6 To RSVP, call 412-561-1168.
Barry Rudel’s lecture Cambria County’s Jewish Community will take attendees through a fascinating journey of the Jewish people in this region and will share some religious artifacts. Rudel will speak at the Ebensburg Borough Building, 300 W. High St. beginning at 7 p.m. as part of Cambria County Historical Society’s 2019 Fall Lecture Series.
Donate Blood. Save Lives. Schedule an appointment to give blood at Beth El Congregation of the South Hills between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment visit vitalant.org, click on the Donate button and search with group code G0020005.
Revered author and spiritual activist Stephen Jenkinson with acclaimed musician Gregory Hoskins and his band come to Pittsburgh for one night only. Part concert, part storytelling, part performance, all ceremony. It will rattle things loose and break your heart, it will make you whole and give you a new appreciation for what it means to […]
Classrooms Without Borders is excited to bring Dr. Nurit Jugend and her film, “They Played for Their Lives”, to Pittsburgh. Jugend is an Israeli composer and music lecturer at Stanford University. She produced the powerful 50-minute documentary about Jewish musicians whose lives were saved in the Holocaust by playing music. The documentary follows the story […]
WQED commemorates one year since the Tree of Life massacre, rebroadcasting the "Tree of Life: A Concert for Peace and Unity." Presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the concert honored the synagogue victims and first responders. The program will air nationally on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. and re-air on Sunday, Oct. 27 at […]
Chabad fo the South Hills presents "Seniors in the Sukkah" luncheon. Jewish Music and Meditation, delicious lunch and a chance to shake the Lulav and Etrog. $5 suggested donation, wheelchair accessible. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, call 412-278-2658.
Enjoy Jewish music and meditation, a delicious lunch and a chance to shake the Luluv and Etrog at Chabad of the South Hills. $5 suggested donation wheelchair accessible. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 412-278-2658.
Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh at 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Learning Lawn (4200 Fifth Ave.) for the opening of Luigi Toscano’s latest iteration of Lest We Forget. This internationally renowned exhibit that has traveled from Berlin to New York City is coming to the University of Pittsburgh campus this October. To learn […]
Professionals from the 10.27 Healing Partnership, Pittsburgh's Resiliency Center, will foster conversation and support parents as they share and learn from one another. This adult-only program is FREE and open to the community. Space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/PghParentingToday19
They Played For Their Lives description: South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, in partnership with Classrooms Without Borders, presents "They Played for Their Lives," a powerful 50-minute documentary about eight Jewish musicians whose lives were saved in the Holocaust by playing music. Following the screening, there will be a discussion and Q&A with Dr. Nurit Jugend, the […]
Join other Pittsburgh Jewish young adults and enjoy an evening in the Beth Shalom Sukkah from 8-9:30 p.m. at Young Adult Wine & Wisdom in the Sukkah. Sip wine and share some words. Non-alcoholic beverages and nosh will be available. Visit jewishpgh.org/event/young-adult-wine-wisdom to register for this free event.
Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, is partnering with Rite Aid Pharmacy to offer two flu shot clinics that are open to the public. Please RSVP so the pharmacist can bring an adequate supply of vaccines. Please complete the screening questionnaire and consent form at rodefshalom.org/rsvp and bring the completed form to the clinic to […]
children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to join Community Day School and PJ Library Pittsburgh as we explore the beauty of Sukkot through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) at this fun and engaging event. Participants will explore the gooey insides of deconstructed gourds, navigate a hay maze, create and share a […]
Join the Lions of Judah for a thought-provoking discussion on the Changing Faces of Judaism, presented by Rabbi Jeremy Markiz, director of Derekh & Youth Tefillah at Congregation Beth Shalom. Free to attend. At the home of Diane Samuels (address provided upon RSVP). Dinner will be served. Dietary laws observed. Contact Rachel Lipkin Gleitman at […]
Join Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence, Bend the Arc Pittsburgh, CeaseFire PA and numerous other faith and community partners to recognize the 11 victims of the October 27 massacre, victims of gun homicide across our region and all the victims of mass shootings over this past year AND to call for stronger gun laws. […]
Rabbi Ron Symons presents "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself". Rabbi Symons will explore the 21st Century relevance of this long-standing value as part of the 7-session "South Hills Healthy Living" series presented by South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh. Free and open to the community. southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org/healthyliving.
Come together with other young adults beginning at 6 p.m. at Together at the Table: A Community Building Shabbat Dinner. Reflect on the past year and look forward to the future of Jewish Pittsburgh. Visit shalompittsburgh.org/event/young-adult-commemorative-shabbat-dinner to learn more.
Temple David (4415 Northern Pike, 15146) will conduct a special program, "Remembering October 27, 2018: From Darkness to Light...From Embrace to Hope." A Family Program will begin at 6:15 p.m. including a visit by a therapy dog, an original mosaic art project and a take-home project. At 7 p.m. "From Darkness to Light:" a simple […]
Celebrate with Chabad House on Campus at their 31st Anniversary Event dessert reception honoring University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at the William Pitt Union, Tansky Lower Lounge (3959 Fifth Ave.) beginning at 8:30 p.m. Couvert $54/person; $100 per couple; $1,800/VIP Reserved seating for 10 guests.
In More than Manischewitz: A Taster of Jewishness for Interfaith Couples, participants tackle how to confront the challenges faced by today’s interfaith families. By the end of the twelve classes, students will be more knowledgeable and comfortable about Jewish ways of living and making informed family decisions together. Each session begins at 7 p.m. at […]
Music at Rodef Shalom presents: Theater Songs…The Music of Douglas Levine. Pianist, composer and music director Douglas Levine presents an evening of original musical theater compositions from the last 20 years. Performers include six outstanding local singers backed by an instrumental combo with Levine at the piano. The event is free, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth […]
The Chabad of Monroeville Jewish Women's Circle invites you to Grand Babka Bake, a lady's night out of baking fun! Go elbow deep in dough and delicious fillings to make your very own babka, just like bubbe made. Enjoy a Guided presentation and learn the tricks and tips to perfecting this delicious treat. All while […]
Attend the Jewish Sisterhoods Annual Kickoff Event featuring Persian Cooking from the Non-Persian Bride, Reyna Simnegar. VIP Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and meet and greet). Main Event 7:00 pm (includes 3-course dinner, wine, and cooking demonstration). $100/$250 VIP. The event takes place at the Fox Chapel Racquet Club, 355 […]
Join Chabad of the South Hills for a Women's Rugelach Bake. Bake one pan to take home and one to be delivered to seniors in the are. Contact Batya at batya@chabadsh.com or call 412-341-1491.
Celebrate with the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh at the CHUTZ-POW! Volume IV: Women’s Stories Launch Party beginning at 6 p.m. at Chatham University’s Boardroom (Woodland Rd., 15232). Hear from the creators about the process of putting the book together. Light hors d’oeuvres served. Learn more at hcofpgh.org/cp4kickoff
The Squirrel Hill AARP will hold its Nov. 14 meeting at Rodef Shalom synagogue (4905 Fifth Ave) at 1 p.m. Corey O'Conner, Pittsburgh councilman, is the guest speaker. Attendees are being asked to donate an item for the Women’s Center and Shelter. Suggested items include new baby items such as bottles clothing, wipes, dispers pacifists […]