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.
Fifty-three years ago, leaders of four faiths came together to begin the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Decades later, we recognize the importance - now more than ever, of joining people from all different backgrounds and walks of life in one space for a peaceful service .We invite our South Hills neighbors near and far to come […]
Olivia Tucker presents "New Heroines from Ancient Times" as part of Rodef Shalom's 'Wisdom, Wine, and Cheese Lecture Series." Free and open to the public, 4905 Fifth Ave, 7 p.m. rodefshalom.org
Raise a glass at Spoonwood Brewing Company (5981 Baptist Road, 15236) on December 3, from 5-7 pm at SHIM's Pay It Forward. Mingle with like-minded neighbors, learn about SHIM's work in the South Hills, enjoy Spoonwood's delicious menu and more! Free. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/716990152043961/
Facilitated by local clergy, the Christian-Jewish Dialogue at Rodef Shalom (4905 Fifth Ave.) explores topics of similarities and differences. Themes range from wedding rituals to the story of Noah. Attendees are invited to join for any and all sessions. Free and open to the public.
Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Annual Evening of Celebration (1700 Beechwood Blvd.), featuring Rabbi Moshe Bryski, rabbi to Agora Hills, California will be speaking on "Finding Ourselves: A Comic and Courageous Endeavor." Presenting The Community Lamplighter Award to Dr. Yaakov Guterson. Wine and Cheese Reception at 7:00 p.m. $50 Couvert, $180 Sponsorship. For more information, visit […]
Congregation Beth Shalom is excited to announce a reading group for Ibram X. Kendi's new book How to be an AntiRacist! The group will be reading the Introduction through Chapter 3 for their first conversation at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom (5915 Beacon Street). Free. For more information, visit bethshalom.org/events-upcoming
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Young Adult Division and Moishe House are teaming up for a Stellar Potluck Shabbat. Bring your favorite side dish, main dish or dessert for an outer-space themed evening with food, fun and friends. We’ll provide the challah, wine, beer, beverages and paper goods. For more information and to register, […]
Enjoy a gala evening at Congregation Beth Shalom Men’s Club Sweepstakes & Awards Dinner 2019 (5915 Beacon Street) beginning at 6:30 p.m with hors d'oeuvres and open bar. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m with entertainment at the end of the prize drawings. Reserved seating, RSVPs required no later than Wednesday, Nov. 27. $75. […]
Light! An Interfaith Celebration Through Song, an evening of music and spoken word bringing together communities of faith to bring in light during this season of darkness. The event starts with Havdalah at 7 p..m. at JCC of Pittsburgh, Katz Performing Arts Center, 5738 Darlington Rd. Family friendly, no charge. To RSVP, visit jccpgh.formstack.com/forms/light_dec2019
Kids will come and bake Chanukah Gelt Crinkle Cookies to take home and donate to the food pantry at Kids in the Kitchen - Chanukah Edition. There will also be Chanukah crafts and a special juggling show. The fun begins at 1 p.m. at Chabad of Squirrel Hills, 1700 Beechwood Blvd. $10 per child.
Join Rodef Shalom (4905 Fifth Ave.) for a continuation of our discussions centered on “Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively - Unit 2 – Fear War or Trust Peace." Presented by scholar-in-residence Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin at 12:45 p.m. $5. To register, visit rodefshalom.org/rsvp. Walk-ins welcome.
Chabad of the South Hills presents Rosh Chodesh Society for Women Brewed to Perfection at 10 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Rd. For more information, visit chabadsh.com.
Women come and bake whole wheat challah loaves and learn how to make special Chanukah shape at Loaves at Love beginning at 7 p.m. at Chabad of Squirrel Hill, 1700 Beechwood Blvd. $10 per person.
Serve as a volunteer tax preparer for this 2020 tax season. The United Way presents a free tax preparation information session lunch at 12 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive. CPE, CLE, and CE credits are available for CPAs, tax attorneys, and registered agents/paid preparers. For more information, visit jewishpgh.org/event/tax-prep-info-lunch.
The Alumni Theater Company Teen Ensemble and teens from the Jewish Community Center present "Wears Your Mask?" Seven young women create original pieces that address perceptions of ethnicity and the quest to define personal identity and explore their cultures and experiences as black and Jewish teens. This production is appropriate for ages 15+. Children under […]
The Klezmatics perform at Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society (4400 Forbes Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. $50/$20 (full time student. For more information and tickets, visit calliopehouse.org.
Congregations Emanu-El's Rabbi Lenny Sarko will hold a one-day adult education seminar entitled “The Gospels as seen through the eyes of the Old Testament” at Congregation Emanu-El Israel (222 N. Main St.). The program will examine motifs, patterns, and images that shaped and are present in both the New Testament and the Jewish Bible. Free […]
Games, crafts, music, prizes, sufganiyot and latkes! Everyone is welcome to attend J-JEP's 10th Annual Latkepalooza on from 10 a.m.-noon at Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street. $5 per person! Help give light to others and stop by the BSUSY/theRSTY teen table with a donation of new clothes or school supplies for NCJW's Back 2 […]
Get into the Chanukah spirit with a fun and exciting Menorah workshop at Home depot (Wilkins Township) at noon featuring a new menorah design, dreidel count, Chanukah crafts and treats, latkes and music. For more information, visit, jewishmonroeville.com/menorah.
Is your son or daughter interested in representing Pittsburgh at the 202 JCC Maccabi Games & ArtFest? Attend a special South Hills Information Session on at 7 p.m. at South Hills JCC, 345 Kane Boulevard. Contact Chris Herman at chrerman@jccpgh.org for more information.
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh from 10-11 a.m. at Temple David, 4415 Northern Pike, for a Mission to Israel: Monroeville Information Session. For more information, visit jewishpgh.org/event/mission-to-israel-monroeville-info-session.
The Squirrel Hill AARP chapter will hold its annual holiday party and meeting on December 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Rodef Shalom Synagogue, 4905 Fifth Ave. We will have a special bingo with door prizes. In addition, there will be a raffle drawing of an autographed lithograph Of Steeler Cam Hayward. Special holiday refreshments will […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Young Adult Division and Young Adults at Beth Shalom are teaming up for Latkes and Sufganiyot, a delicious evening at Congregation Beth Shalom (5915 Beacon St.) Fill own donuts, eat latkes and make Hanukkah aprons to protect you from that delicious Hanukkah oil. 7:30 p.m. For more information and […]
South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh presents "Getting Through the Holidays Mindfully & Stress Free," next installment of South Hills Healthy Living. Learn ways to make the holidays less hectic in this interactive session. Free and open to the community. 7 p.m. South Hills JCC (345 Kane Blvd). For more information and to register, visit southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org/healthyliving.
An esteemed panel will debate the merits of the latke or hamantash to determine which is better at the 4th Annual Great Latke-Hamantash Debate. Hilarity is guaranteed! Temple Sinai (5505 Forbes Ave.) 8:10 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit templesinaipgh.org/event/latke/hamenstash-debate.html.
The Tree of Life will celebrate Chanukah with its friends of Calvary Episcopal Church, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Church, 315 Shady Ave. There will be a latke-making demonstration, simultaneous sessions on the origins and practices of both Christmas and Chanukah, a craft project, community sing-a-long and food. Free and open to the public […]
Celebrate Chanukah at the JCC (5738 Darlington Rd.). Menorahfest begins at 2 p.m. and included dreidel and menorah creations with Snapology and Little House Big Art, no-bake Chanukah snacks, storytime with PJ Library, coffee and sufganiyot, candle lighting and song session. The JCC Center of Loving Kindness, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, Jewish Family and […]
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill, city dignitaries and community leaders for the Squirrel Hill Menorah Lighting at the corner of Beacon and Murray Avenues at 4 p.m. to start Chanukah with lighting the grand 12-foot menorah in the heart of Squirrel Hill. Special entertainment for the children. latkes, donuts and chocolate Chanukah gelt. Live music.
Chabad of the South Hills (1701 McFarland Road) presents its annual Chanukah Seniors Lunch. Learn about the important documents you need as you age. Wheelchair Accessible. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Please call 412-278-2658. Lunch is co-sponsored by Chabad of the South Hills and the South Hills JCC. chabadsh.com
Enjoy Latkes, Lo Mein and the great Barbra Streisand at Rodef Shalom's "Latkes and Lo Mein: Hanukkah Dinner and Movie Night" at 6 p.m. as they continue the age-old tradition with a spread of Chinese food and a movie on what also happens to be the Third Night of Hanukkah! The Women of Rodef Shalom […]
Come to Moishe House for Jewish Christmas from 7-9 p.m. and partake in the ancient tradition of Chinese food (vegetarian) and a movie under the light of their menorah. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22 - 32. Message a resident or the page for the address. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/458767981441837.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh presents Mitzvah Day. Sites are available throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region, including kid-friendly opportunities. For more information, visit jewishpgh.org/mitzvah-day.
Join Mayor Peduto at 5 p.m. for the Downtown Pittsburgh Menorah Lighting. The historic grand menorah in front of the City-County Building (414 Grant St.) will be lit. Live music and refreshments!
Join the entire South Hills Jewish community at the South Hills JCC for the South Hills 5th Night Chanukah Celebration at 5 p.m. Menorah lighting, latkes and donuts, balloon artist, airbrush face painting, open swimming and more. Free and open to the entire community. For more information and to register, southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org/chanukah19.
Whether your favorite Jewish food is challah or latkes, you’ll have a great time at Moishe House’s Hanukkah Party Shabbat dinner at 7:30 p.m. Every year has dozens of Shabbats and eight nights of Hanukkah, but only one Shabbanukkah night, so come celebrate it with Moishe House. Moishe House events are intended for young adults […]
The new Rohr Jewish Learning Institute course, "Judaism's Gifts to the World" will take place on 6 consecutive Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the South Hills JCC (345 Kane Blvd.)or Sundays at 10:15 a.m. at Chabad of the South Hills (1701 McFarland Road) For more information, visit chabadsh.com
The Zionist Organization of America: Pittsburgh Israel Scholarship Program, now in its 58th year, is accepting applications Jan. 3 through Feb. 29, 2020. The program is designed to encourage student participation on approved educational trips to Israel. Up to three ZOA Scholarships, $1,000 each, are available to students who will be visiting Israel on a […]
Have you ever wondered what a preschool based on Jewish values and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach looks like? Visit Temple Ohav Shalom Center from 1 to 3 p.m. for Early Learning's Open House to find out more. This is a great opportunity to talk with the education team, meet parents and tour the […]
Have you ever wondered what a preschool based in Jewish values and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach looks like? Visit Temple Ohav Shalom Center for Early Learning's Open House at 1 p.m. to find out more. This is a great opportunity to talk with the education team, meet parents, and tour the school.8400 Thompson […]
Deborah Gilboa, aka "Dr. G" presents "What's Happy Have to Do With It? Raising Resilient Kids in an Online World" at 4:30 p.m. at the JCC Squirrel Hill (5738 Forbes Ave.) For more information and to register, visit jewishpgh.org/event/knowledge-nosh-womens-lunch-break-to-educate-3. Presented by Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, the National Council of Jewish […]