The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents the latest installment of its Generation Speakers Series featuring Susan Robinson Hawkins and Peter Robinson. Together, sister and brother tell the story of their parents' loss and survival through concentration camps, hiding and emigration. The pre-recorded Holocaust Center documentary will air in two-parts at 3 p.m. on both days. […]
Help the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh respond to emergency pandemic needs by making a commitment to the Community Campaign today at jewishpgh.org/donate then join us for a free thank-you event, a Chanukah cooking demonstration from Pittsburgh native, Chef Michael Solomonov. 8 p.m. To register, visit jfedpgh.org/solomonov-demo.
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation, is excited to offer the opportunity to watch the film "Menachem Begin: Peace and War" and engage in a post-film discussion with director Levi Zini, and CWB scholar Avi Ben Hur. RSVP to receive the link to the film ahead of the Zoom discussion. 3 p.m. […]
Classrooms Without Borders in partnership with Rodef Shalom is excited to offer the opportunity to watch the film "Menachem Begin: Peace and War" and engage in a post-film discussion with the film director, Levi Zini, and CWB scholar Avi Ben Hur. 3 p.m. For more information and to register, visit classroomswithoutborders.org.
Join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills for First Mondays at Beth El. This month, Barbara Burstin will present “FDR~ was he good for the Jews? A discussion on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day." Dr. Barbara Burstin is on the History faculty of both Pitt and CMU and has has written several book, including a […]
Amy L. Schulman, Senior Deputy Attorney General from the Bureau of Consumer Protection and Emily J. Shope from the Public Outreach Division present "How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Scam or a Fraud" on Facebook Live. Check Temple Emanuel's Facebook page for more information. 7 p.m. facebook.com/templeemanuelpittsburgh
United Hatzalah is an innovative and fast-growing organization whose focus is getting emergency medical attention to people all over Israel. Join the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh and learn about their relationship with, and support of, this unique organization, as well as the story of its founder, Eli Beer. 12 p.m. For more information, visit jewispgh.org/event.
Join Moishe House for a Virtual Yoga Night taught by community member Gavriela Burston of Haven Yoga and Meditation. The class will focus on self-care and creating a space in which each part of us is welcome and attended to. It will be a physically gentle practice, incorporating breathing and meditation techniques, to help us […]
Classrooms Without Borders presents On Slavery: Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Huck Finn Examines enslavement and freedom through literature written during slavery or immediately after the Emancipation Proclamation. Join resident teaching artist Susan Stein to explore and analyze literature created by African-American writers and thinkers, as well as works that silence African-American voices. 4 p.m. For […]
Repair the World invites you to Virtual Latke Making Skillshare with 412 Food Rescue and make nontraditional latkes (zucchini, sweet potato, carrot, etc.). Marissa Fogel and Greg Austin from 412 Food Rescue's Good Food Project will discuss the impact of food waste in our global food system and how we can turn food that may […]
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh director Dr. Lauren Apter Bairnsfather talks to Kevin Mosley, social justice expert and former state trooper as part of the Center's Conversation series. 3 p.m. For more information and to register, visit hcofpgh.org/events.
Classrooms Without Borders is honored to convene a panel discussion featuring religious leaders from the three major monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Moderated by Imam Jihad Turk founding President and Dean of Bayan Islamic Graduate School, the panel features Rabbi Aaron Bisno of Rodef Shalom Congregation, Rev. David Poecking of Archangel Gabriel Parish, and […]
Join Chabad of the South Hills as they celebrate The Annual South Hills Lights with a Chanukah Drive-In. The first candle will be kindled on the grand 12-foot Menorah. Enjoy individually wrapped Chanukah treats and swag for each car, a family-friendly multimedia experience on a giant 30-foot screen, live entertainment, music and more. All you […]
Young Israel of Pittsburgh will honor the life of Cantor Moshe Taube by learning the six books of the Mishna, marking the cantor's shloshim. Family and community members will assist with the reading of the orders and the synagogue is still looking for a few people to assist in learning individual tractates. For more information, […]
Be a superhero, join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Annual Phon-a-thon to raise funds for the community. Super Sunday will be held virtually in 2020. Represent your favorite Jewish Pittsburgh organization, the group with the most representatives will receive $1,800! There will be a training session on Wednesday, Dec. 9. You will need a […]
The Cantors Assembly will look back on The Life and Work of Hazzan Moshe Taube. Taube is one of the great cantors of our generation. A survivor of the Holocaust on the legendary Schindler's List, Taube served as cantor of Congregation Beth Shalom of Squirrel Hill for over 40 years. The program will feature musical […]
The Jewish Pittsburgh History Series, sponsored by Rodef Shalom Congregation, will featureRabbi Mark Mahler, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanuel of the South Hills, discussing Pittsburgh's early Jewish neighborhoods in the city south of the Monongahela River. 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit rodefshalom.org.
Join the Women of Temple Sinai for their first Zoom Festival of Daughters, a celebration among females on the sixth night of Chanukah. This year it falls on Chanukah's Rosh Chodesh, making it a very special "festival in a festival in a festival." 6:30 p.m. templesinaipgh.org
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 Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will provide a comprehensive overview of this singular, foundational work. Co-sponsored with Derekh at Congregation Beth Shalom. 13 Sessions, $65. 9:30 a.m. For more information and to […]
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage will screen "From Slavery to Freedom" and host a post screening discussion with Natan Sharansky. 3 p.m. To register visit classroomswithoutborders.org/natan_sharansky.
Temple Sinai welcomes Soferet Linda Coppleson who will present Rediscovery: Torah Detective. Coppelson, who is scribing Temple Sinai's new Torah, will discuss a sefer Torah's journey to New York. Is it a relic of Judeo-Spanish life before the Expulsion of Jews from Spain? Is it what remained of a long-since abandoned North African Sepharadi community, […]
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for a long-standing Pittsburgh tradition, Mitzvah Day, where the Jewish community provides services to organizations throughout the entire community. Opportunities include blood drives and a variety of virtual volunteer activities. For more information, visit jewishpgh.org/mitzvah-day.
Discover the latest news and views from Israel and the Middle East in the last month. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for The Month that Was: Behind the Headlines in Israel – Part 2, an in-depth analysis and a fascinating discussion with Neil Lazarus. 12 p.m. For more information and to register, visit […]
Got nothing to do on a random December Thursday night? How about a tradition as old as the Torah itself… join Moishe House for a Zoom call on Erev Christmas with a movie (“But I’m a Cheerleader”) and Chinese food. Chinese food delivery is on MoHo (up to $15/person) for the first 8 Pittsburgh-based registrants! […]
The Zionist Organization of America will hold its first-ever virtual, Superstar Gala at 7 PM. The lineup includes David Friedman, U.S. AMB to Israel; Gilan Erdan, Israel’s AMB to the U.S.; Dr. Kiron Sinner, Director of CMU’s Institute for Politics and Strategy; Rapper/Actor/Filmmaker, Ice Cube; And Morton Klein, ZOA National President. Pittsburghers Andrea Chester and […]
Moishe House is excited to welcome HIAS President Mark Hetfield for Our People Were Refugees Too: MoHo Meets HIAS President Mark Hetfield. Hetfield will discuss the organization’s work, the current state of the refugee crisis during the pandemic and how we can advocate for our country to welcome the stranger. 7 p.m. For more information, […]
Calling all ages and abilities, join Congregation Beth Shalom for Come Together Schlep-A-Thon. Walk, or schlep, a single lap around the synagogue in a fundraiser guaranteed to warm your spirits. Earn the chance to win prizes by having people sponsor your walk. Staggered start times beginning at noon. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/cometogether.