What does it mean to celebrate the independence of a country that continues to be plagued by racism? Join us (outdoors & six feet apart) for a vegetarian barbecue and text study of Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” 6 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/633423677260994.
Watch a movie with Moishe House over Zoom. 7 p.m. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22-32. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/550308145643777.
Join Congregation Beth Shalom online via Zoom as they read and discuss RENT by Jonathan Larson. This musical, based on the opera La Bohème, follows a group of friends living in the Alphabet City in New York’s East Village. Facilitated by two dramaturgs, Zach Marlin and Esther Terry. 7:30 p.m. For more information and to […]
The ethical use of money is one of the most important areas of Jewish conduct. The tradition says that when you die, it’s the first question you will be asked: how did you behave monetarily? In this course, Jewish Community Scholar Rabbi Schiff will explore the Jewish principles, and the requisite practices, around the appropriate […]
Classrooms Without Borders invites all interested rising 5th, 6th, and 7th graders to join them for Middle School Weekly Summer Book Club: "Refugee" by Alan Gratz, featuring discussions and activities facilitated by award-winning middle school educator, Kate Lukaszewicz. 10 a.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/refugee-alan-gratz-summer-reading-book-club-kids
Classrooms Without Borders invites all interested high school students to join them for a weekly art camp with Israeli artists Shirel Horovitz and Tali Kayam. Happening every Wednesday morning through July 22. 11 a.m. lassroomswithoutborders.org/weekly-art-camp
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh presents a series of webinars with Neil Lazarus, internationally acclaimed expert in the fields of Middle East politics, public diplomacy and effective communication training. You must register online to receive the Zoom link via email prior to the webinar. 12 p.m. jewishpgh.org/event/lazarus-unmasked.
What does it mean to be a citizen? Classroom Without Borders' High School Weekly Book Discussion of "Citizen: An American Lyric" will think about how each of us is a citizen in many different ways. With CWB Resident Teaching Artist Susan Stein. Part prose poem, part journal entry, part photographs, we will consider the way […]
Join Sixth Presbyterian Church and PIIN via Zoom for A City Divided: Race, Fear, and the Law in Police Confrontations with Dr. David Harris, a sobering evening, looking backward and forward into the future, and ponder the challenges of Public Safety in our time. Co-sponsored by Temple Sinai. The zoom link will be made available […]
Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma is holding a virtual 5K race to raise funds to support sarcoma research. 10 a.m. Join them on Facebook Live. For more information, visit pghcuresarcoma.org
The hottest event of the summer is coming up: Moishe House's Moses’s birthday party picnic! This is a very exclusive event – only ten people will be permitted to attend, so reserve your spot today! For pandemic safety reasons, this is a bring-your-own-meal picnic, although we will provide some individually wrapped snacks and beverages to […]
Classrooms Without Borders presents a weekly discussion with Shirel Horovitz, "Behind the scenes of Israeli art and artists: Five personal points of view on the relation between art and daily reality in Israel." Each talk in the series will be dedicated to one artist and a specific medium. 11 a.m. Educators attending this program are […]
Classrooms Without Borders is offering Becoming Blended: A Practical Course for Remote Pedagogy, a six-part, fully subsidized teacher training to all classroom educators. The free course is led by Israel's Ministry of Education and the Kibbutzim College of Education's Amos Raban. 3 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/teacher-training-with-amos
Join Beth Shalom’s Quarantined Book Club as they read "A Pigeon and A Boy" by Meir Shalev. 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/07-20-20-cc-quarantined-book-club-a-pigeon-and-a-boy-by-meir-shalev.
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for "How to Ensure a Welcoming Lexicon, Accessible Websites and Social Media and Inclusive Photos" Jewish organizations, leaders and activists are invited to a free online training series so they can learn how to welcome, respect and include people with disabilities from all backgrounds in the important work […]
During Jewish Residential Service's free Zoom Webinar, Managing Self Directed Services and Using Supports Brokers A Primer for Intellectual Disability Waiver Families, ou will learn what to expect from a Supports Broker and how they can help individuals with ID waivers. Two families with self-directed services will share their experiences. Find out what you need […]
Hear Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a holocaust survivor, psychologist and author of the international bestselling book, The Choice. This Zoom event is sponsored by Chabad of Squirrel Hill, Chabad of the South Hills, Chabad of Monroeville, Chabad of CMU, Chabad of Pitt, Chabad Young Professionals, The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, Aleph Institute and Friendship Circle. […]
If you like drawing, painting, journaling, writing, playing instruments, singing, knitting, and/or eating with friends, sign up for Moishe House's Artsy Picnic at Frick Park! Bring the supplies for whatever activity you want to participate in and, if you’d like, a meal. Individually wrapped snacks and beverages will be provided. We encourage you to bring […]
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, is excited to offer the opportunity to watch the film "King Bibi" and engage in a post-film discussion with the film director, Dan Shadur. CWB scholar Avi Ben-Hur will open the discussion. RSVP to receive a link to the film. The post-film discussion will be […]
Reflect on the past week and set intentions for the coming one at a Moishe House's havdallah at Mellon Park beginning at 8:30 p.m. Shabbat ends at 9:28. Attendance will be capped at 10, so RSVP at facebook.com/events/584621282483220.
Learn how to make seasoning salts, vinegars, oils, or simple syrups with common kitchen herbs (we can adapt to use whatever you have at home) at Moishe House's Zoom DIY Herbal Preps. Gather some fresh herbs first if possible. 7 p.m. facebook.com/events/311992599800158
Why is Tisha B’Av, the saddest day in the Jewish calendar? What are we mourning in the present day? How do we experience and support each other through grief as a Jewish community? Join Moishe House Pittsburgh, Ratzon: Center for Healing and Resistance (ratzonpgh.org), and Rabbi Ron Symons from the JCC's Center for Loving Kindness […]
Sometimes known as the “Black Fast”, there is no day more laden with sorrow and memory than the Fast of Tisha B’Av. Sign up to participate in a ZOOM seminar with Rabbi Danny Schiff on the significance of the day, its power through the long sweep of Jewish history, and its contemporary meaning for us […]
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents the Generation Series featuring Chana Brody. Brody shares her family's story of Holocaust survival and its impact on their lives afterward. 3 p.m. To register and for more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/generations-series-chana-brody-tickets-109004529482
Rodef Shalom Congregation presents The Women's Torah Commentary - A Social Justice Introduction. You don't have to wait any longer to learn what it is and all there is to know about the perspectives presented in this important Women of Reform Judaism text. Sessions presented by Lynn Magid-Lazar, Past President of the Women of Reform […]