Break your Yom Kippur fast with a kosher- and vegan-friendly meal in Moishe House Pittsburgh's backyard. To allow guests to eat six-feet-apart, attendance will be capped at five households/pods. Advance registration is required. 7:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh. 7:30 p.m.
Be an informed consumer and join the Security and Exchange Commission to learn how to protect yourself from financial fraud and from potential scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Representatives from the SEC, the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the FBI will be present. 10 a.m. Submit questions in advance […]
The University of Pittsburgh's Jewish Studies Program welcomes via Zoom Natan Meir, Lorry I. Lokey Professor of Judaic Studies at Portland State University. Meir will present Epidemic and the Marginalized of Society: A View from the Jewish Past. 6 p.m. For more information and to register, visit jewishstudies.pitt.edu.
The Frick Pittsburgh presents a screening of "Jewish Memories of Pittsburgh's Hill District" at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film featuring director Ken Love, historian Barbara Burstin and Henry Shapiro. Free but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit thefrickpittsburgh.org/Event-Documentary-Screening-and-Panel-Discussion-Jewish-Memories-of-Pittsburghs-Hill-District.
What are the foundational elements that make up the story of Israel, and what are some of the key questions that Israel contends with as it continues to grow and develop in a shifting regional and international reality? Find out during the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's A Small Country & Some Big Questions – […]
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Survivor Speaker: Dr. Steven Fenves. During his talk, Fenves will discuss his experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenhald. Don't miss this virtual talk with one of the founding members of the Holocaust Center as it continues to celebrate its 40-year Anniversary. 3 p.m. To register, vist eventbrite.com/e/survivor-speaker-dr-steven-fenves-tickets-121733499173.
Joshua Andy leads Classrooms Without Borders book club discussion of "The S.S. Officer's Armchair". Educators attending this program are eligible to receive Pennsylvania Act 48 continuing education credits. Book author, Daniel Lee will join for a discussion at the conclusion. 7 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, visit classroomswithoutborders.org.
You may have eaten in a sukkah on Sukkot before, but have you ever eaten a sukkah on Sukkot? Now’s your chance! Moishe House Pittsburgh’s Edible Sukkah-Making is back, but this time it’s on Zoom! Sign up by Thursday, October 1 for contactless delivery of edible sukkah-building supplies to your door for the event. 2 […]
The twenty-first century is already twenty years old. In that time, the Reform movement has produced more Responsa than any of the other non-Orthodox movements. What have these pieces taught us about twenty-first century Judaism? In 21 C Reform Responsa, Jewish Community Foundation scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will examine two decades of responsa for their […]
The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh presents the film Dwelling in Traveling: Jews in Calcutta and a discussion with director Subha Das Mollick and author Jael Silliman. 8 p.m.
Join Pittsburgh’s Jewish young adult community to celebrate Sukkot in the virtual sukkah together. Bring your own wine and and discuss the idea of shelter and what that currently means for many people in our community within the context of Sukkot. An expert from the Fair Housing Partnership will join to enhance the discussions. Hosted […]
Join Jewish Family and Community Services for Art and Contemplation-Teen Edition, an art-based support group just for teens. The sessions will explore how making art can help regulate the nervous system, promote playfulness, imagination, help develop insight, connect us more deeply to our bodies, emotions, and thoughts. Bring any basic art supplies, drawing tools, and […]
Jewish Family and Community Services hosts Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Management, offering the opportunity to cultivate greater awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Increasing awareness and integrating mindfulness and meditation into one’s routine strengthens one’s ability to act with intention rather than reactively and decrease feelings of being overwhelmed. 11 a.m. To register, […]
Please join the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Pittsburgh Holocaust Center for Preserving Holocaust History through Artifacts, Archives and Research, a live digital program, exclusive to the Pittsburgh community, featuring the Museum’s National Institute for Holocaust Documentation and its work to collect, preserve, and make accessible to the public this vast collection of […]
We live in a time of multiple challenges. Controversial issues and struggles confront us daily. But the truth is that Jews have never desisted from addressing tough problems. In this year’s Continuing Legal Education series, Jewish Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will dive into a range of “tense topics” – difficult and troubling issues that […]
Join Moishe House Pittsburgh and practice Shabbat with a restful break from technology at Friendship Park! Feel free to chat, read a book, study Torah, throw a frisbee or do whatever else relaxes you and brings you joy! Snacks and hand sanitizer will be provided. Attendance capped at 25. 1 p.m. For more information and […]
What does Jewish tradition have to say about God, Torah, Mitzvot, Suffering, Messiah, Israel…? In his special course, Pittsburgh Rabbis on Jewish Belief, Jewish Community Foundation Scholar Rabbi SDanny chiff will host 14 Pittsburgh rabbis, each teaching a session on fundamental aspects of Jewish belief. 14 Sessions for $70. 10 a.m. For more information and […]
Classrooms Without Borders is honored to bring Daniel Lee, author of the book "The S.S. Officer's Armchair." Based on documents discovered concealed within a simple chair for seventy years, "The S.S. Officer's Armchair" is a gripping investigation into the life of a single S.S. officer during World War Two that encapsulates the tragic experience of […]
The Jewish Cemetery and Burial Assn. (JCBA) will hold its annual unveiling ceremony at the Chesed Shel Emeth cemetery located at 498 Oakwood Street Pittsburgh PA 15209. Rabbi Eli Seidman, Director of Pastoral Care at the Jewish Association on Aging will officiate. For additional information, call 412-553-6469 or jcbapgh@gmail.com.
Join Temple Sinai for Cook Along with cook/baker Elizabeth Collura cook/baker via Zoom as she walks us through making one of her favorite recipes. You will be sent the ingredient list ahead of time and you can cook alongside them, asking your questions as she goes along. On the menu this time is Pavlova & […]
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures presents Lee Gutkind, founding editor of Creative Nonfiction magazine. Gutkind delivers his new memoir My Last Eight Thousand Days: An American Male in His Seventies. To register, visit pittsburghlectures.org/lee-gutkind.
Most people associate the term “Haftarah” with opaque prophetic reading on Shabbat morning. This course, Haftarah, will attempt to make the opaque sparkle. Choosing selectively from the most interesting Haftarah portions, Jewish Community Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will seek to imbue meaning in these powerful prophetic passages. 14 Sessions for $70. 9:30 a.m. For […]
What's the point of Jewish living? What ideas, beliefs and practices are involved? Melton Course 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living exams a wide variety of Jewish sources to discover the deeper meanings of underlying Jewish holidays, lifecycle observances and Jewish practice. Core 1 Cost: $300 per person, per year (25 sessions), includes all […]
Join Classrooms Without Borders scholar Avi Ben-Hur on a fascinating look at Jewish heritage in six different countries across Europe and North Africa. -Ben-Hur will dedicate two weekly sessions to each country in this twelve-week series. This series is co-sponsored by Rodef Shalom Congregation. 2 p.m. For more information and to register, visit classroomswithoutborders.org/jewish-heritage-around-the-world.
The Mishna – the Oral Law in written form – is one of the greatest works of the Jewish people. In this 13-session survey course, Jewish Community Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will provide a comprehensive overview of this singular, foundational work. 13 Sessions for $65. 9:30 a.m. For more information and to register, visit […]
Join Chabad Young Professionals, OneTable, Moishe House, Repair the World and the Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation as they come Together at the Virtual Table to commemorate the tragic events of October 27, 2018, with an eye towards the future. Hear from young adult leaders, pray together and create together as we prepare […]
Do you love discovering new hip-hop artists? Looking for something fun to do on a weeknight? Pitt Program Council and The Chabad House on Campus invites you to attend a Virtual Concert and Q&A with Nissim Black! Students will have the opportunity to ask Nissim questions at the end of his performance. This is a […]
Join Temple Sinai for their Brotherhood Brunch with Keith Burris (via Zoom). Burris was recently named editorial director of Block Communications. From 2019-2020, he served as executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pre-registration is not required. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. templesinaipgh.org/event/KeithBurris.html#
Join Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence for In Memoriam 2020: Remember the Victims of Gun Violence, Demand Change, a virtual event remembering and honoring the 11 victims of the October 27, 2018 synagogue shooting. The event will place the tragedy into a larger context; at the intersection of anti-Semitism, anti-immigrant hatred, white supremacy and […]
Book launch of "Bound in the Bond of Life: Pittsburgh Writers Reflect on the Tree of Life Tragedy" by the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Panel discussion moderated by Beth Kissileff and Steve Weitzman with Barabara Burstin, Laurie Eisenberg and Adam Shear. 7:30 p.m. For more information and to […]
Join the Pittsburgh Jewish community for the 10.27 2nd Year Commemoration: Remember, Reflect, In Spirit and Action, In honor of the lives lost and the people affected by the attack on Dor Hadash, New Light, and Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha. This year’s commemoration will be largely virtual. Join Repair the World for community service on […]
October 27th and the 18th of Cheshvan mark two years since the attack on Congregation Dor Hadash, New Light Congregation, and Tree of Life * Or L’Simcha Congregation. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will host Torah Study in honor of the eleven lives lost. Registration opens October 6. Major components of the commemoration will […]
Join Temple Sinai for Cook Along with Saul Straussman via Zoom as we are walked through making one of his favorite recipes. You will be sent the ingredient list ahead of time and you can cook alongside him, asking your questions as he goes along. Free and open to the public. 6:30 p.m. Preregistration required:templesinaipgh.org/event/cook-along-with-saul-straussman-via-zoom.html
Log on with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Women’s Philanthropy for a Virtual Cheese Tasting featuring The Cheese Guy, Brent Delman. Your $55 registration includes a sampling of four kosher cheeses from Brent’s “The Cheese Guy” brand. Registration is available on a first-come first-served basis for the first 50 registrants and will close at […]
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh Director Lauren Apter Bairnsfather interviews Repair the World Pittsburgh's City Director of Social Justice Julie Mallis, as part of the center's ongoing “Conversations” series. 3 p.m. Free. For more information and to register, visit hcofpgh.org/events.
Put on your warmest costume and come to the Moishe House backyard for a socially distant Spooky Shabbat dinner. The candles will be lit promptly at 6 p.m., but you are welcome to come as early as 5:30 p.m.. A vegetarian meal will be provided. Attendance will be capped at 6 guests. for more information […]