The Zionist Organization of America: Pittsburgh is accepting applications for its Israel Scholarship Program. The scholarships are open to local Jewish teens in qualified programs, who will be a junior or senior in high school in September 2021. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants will be judged on their involvement in Jewish organizations, volunteerism, […]
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Getting Good at Getting Older with Rabbi Laura Geller
Getting Good at Getting Older with Rabbi Laura Geller
Temple Sinai presents “Getting Good at Getting Olde," a tour for all those of "a certain age" through the resources and skills needed to navigate the years between maturity (building careers/raising families) and frail old age. It brings humor, warmth, and more than 4,000 years of Jewish experience to the question of how to shape […]
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Jewish Heritage Around the World
Jewish Heritage Around the World
Classrooms Without Borders is excited to embark on their Jewish Heritage Around the World Part II series with CWB scholar Avi Ben-Hur and guest speakers. This session will explore Turkey. 2 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Jewish Music Masterclass with Clarinetist David Krakauer
Jewish Music Masterclass with Clarinetist David Krakauer
Join the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience and engage with someone widely considered one of the greatest clarinetists on the planet with his own unique sound and approach. David Krakauer has been praised internationally as a key innovator in modern klezmer as well as a major voice in classical music. In […]
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Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
Join Classrooms Without Borders for Artists of the Harlem Renaissance: Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and Jacob Lawrence; part of their series "From Frederick Douglass to Ta-Nehisi Coates: A workshop series exploring race using texts as a window into history with Susan Stein." 4 p.m. For more information and to register, visit CWB's website.
Beth Shalom Congregation Derekh Speaker Series
Beth Shalom Congregation Derekh Speaker Series
Beth Shalom Congregation’s Derekh Speaker Series welcomes five authors from across the country. Ariel Sabar will discuss "Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man and the Gospel of Jesus's Wife" 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, and to register for the Zoom event, visit bethshalompgh.org/speakerseries.
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Forward Focus
Forward Focus
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for the four-part series Forward Focus, exploring religious diversity in Israel. 12 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
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Shabbat Shelanu
Shabbat Shelanu
Shabbat Shelanu (our Shabbat) is a new Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Young Adult Division 13-week pilot program for Pittsburgh families with children aged 0-3. Help your children learn about Shabbat and Jewish holidays while having fun and connecting with other families. Only 15 spots available. $72/family. 10:30 a.m. Click HERE for more information and […]
Vichy Law the Holocaust and the Dangers of ‘Incrementalism’ when Participating in a ‘System of Evil’
Vichy Law the Holocaust and the Dangers of ‘Incrementalism’ when Participating in a ‘System of Evil’
The Jewish Studies Program, the School of Law and the Center for International Legal Education at the University of Pittsburgh for Vichy Law the Holocaust and the Dangers of 'Incrementalism' when Participating in a 'System of Evil' presented by Richard H. Weisberg. 11 a.m. For more information, visit jewishstudies.pitt.edu.
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Holocaust Education Professional Development Symposium for Teachers
Teaching the Holocaust isn't easy. Let Classrooms Without Borders guide you with the best tools, strategies and resources. Holocaust Education Professional Development Symposium for Teachers. Register at liberation75.org.
Fil and Discussion “RBG”
Fil and Discussion “RBG”
Screen the film, RBG, and discover the exceptional life and career of the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Join a Zoom following the screeining for a discussion with Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht, award-winning employment litigator Ann-Marie Ahern and Professor Jonathan Entin, a former law clerk of Justice Ginsburg and David L. […]
Grief Workshop (part 3): Smoke and Ancestors
Grief Workshop (part 3): Smoke and Ancestors
Moishe House presents Grief Workshop (part 3): Smoke and Ancestors. In this final workshop, delve deeper into Yahrzeits, the anniversaries of loved ones’ deaths, and their relationship to candles. 7 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh.
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Tour Israel Virtually
Tour Israel Virtually
Join Classrooms Without Borders in Israel — virtually. Monthly tours with guide and scholar Rabbi Jonty Blackman via Zoom. 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit classroomswithoutborders.org.
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“Hitler’s Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields” book discussion
“Hitler’s Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields” book discussion
Join Classrooms Without Borders for a weekly book discussion of "Hitler’s Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields" and "Nazi Wives: The Women at the Top of Hitler's Germany" with Dr. Josh Andy. 4 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/nazi-women-book-club
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Israeli Election Zoom Conversation
Israeli Election Zoom Conversation
Joint J Street CLE and J Street Pittsburgh for an Israeli Election Zoom Conversation with Executive Director Nadav Tamir. 10 a.m. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/JStCLEPitt
At the Intersection of Science and History: The Science Behind “The Good Nazi”.
At the Intersection of Science and History: The Science Behind “The Good Nazi”.
Classrooms Without Borders is honored to bring an exceptional team of leading historians, archeologists and scientists to dive deep into the science behind the film the "Good Nazi." 4 p.m. For more information and to register, visit classroomswithoutborders.org/science-of-the-good-nazi.
Jewish and Ancestral Healing Traditions with Moishe House Pittsburgh
Jewish and Ancestral Healing Traditions with Moishe House Pittsburgh
Join Moishe House as Morgaine Witriol, herbalist and founder of the Native Roots School of Ancestral Folk and Herbal Medicine provides an overview of folk medicine and traditions, including cupping, amulets, and medicinal plants. 7 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh.
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Educator of the Year Interview: Nick Haberman
Educator of the Year Interview: Nick Haberman
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s Education Outreach Associate, Emily Bernstein interviews the 2018 Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh's "Holocaust Educator of the Year" Nick Haverman. 3 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Young Adult Israel Mega Mission Info session
Young Adult Israel Mega Mission Info session
Join the Young Adult Division (over Zoom) to learn more about the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Mega Mission 2022.The session will be hosted by Mike Collura, Mega Mission Participant. The mission will take place in Israel June 13-21, 2022. 7:30 p.m. Click HERE for more information and to register.
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First Mondays with Beth El Congregation
First Mondays with Beth El Congregation
Join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills for First Monday via Zoom! This month's guest is Dr. Rose Feinberg, discussing Jewish Female Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan. 12 p.m. For more information, click HERE.
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Super Sunday Sidekick
Super Sunday Sidekick
Sidekicks help the Superhero get the job done and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh needs your help! Join the Super Sunday Sidekick, an extra day to make phone calls and raise money for Jewish Pittsburgh. Sign up for one of two sessions beginning at 10 a.m. For more information and to register, visit jewishpgh.org/event.
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Women of Temple Sinai Cookiing Class
Women of Temple Sinai Cookiing Class
The Women of Temple Sinai invite you to their March cooking class. Guest bakers Susan Cohen, Laura Arnold, and Carolyn Schwarz will share their favorite Passover Cookies recipes. Free and open to the public. Register HERE for Zoom link.
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Rodef Shalom Jewish Pittsburgh History Series
Rodef Shalom Jewish Pittsburgh History Series
The Jewish Pittsburgh History Series, sponsored by Rodef Shalom Congregation, will feature a presentation by Eric Lidji, Rauh Jewish Archives director at 7 p.m. The topic will be Rodef Shalom members who were prominent in Pittsburgh’s early social action movement. There is no charge to attend this Zoom event. For details and to register, follow […]
Passover cooking demonstration
Passover cooking demonstration
Save the date for another delicious evening with Pittsburgh native, Chef Michael Solomonov. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for a free event to see Michael’s award-winning culinary skills in a Passover cooking demonstration. Registration coming soon! 8 p.m.
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Beth Shalom Congregation Derekh Speaker Series
Beth Shalom Congregation Derekh Speaker Series
Beth Shalom Congregation’s Derekh Speaker Series welcomes five authors from across the country. Janice Kaplan will discuss "The Genius of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World" 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, and to register for the Zoom event, visit bethshalompgh.org/speakerseries.
Young Adult Book Club Event Series
Young Adult Book Club Event Series
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Young Adult Division's young adults book club! The book Last Chicken in America, a collection of short stories of Russian-Jewish immigrants who live in Squirrel Hill, will be discussed. Feel free to join us to chat even if you haven’t read the book. 8 p.m. For more information […]
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Temple David Book Discussion
Temple David Book Discussion
Rabbi Barbara Symons will discuss the book "The Lost Shtetl" by Max Gross. The discussion will be held at 10 a.m. and 7:30pm on Zoom. Register to be part of this review at tdoffice@templedavid.org or call 412-372-1200.
The Role of Comedy in Society
The Role of Comedy in Society
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Men’s Philanthropy division plays host to Jewish comedian and founder of the Steel City Arts Foundation Steve Hofstetter, founder of the Steel City Arts Foundation. He will discuss the role of comedy in society. 6:30 p.m. For more information and to register visit jewishpgh.org/event.
Collective Memory & Remembering the Journey
Collective Memory & Remembering the Journey
Join Classrooms Without Borders for Collective Memory & Remembering the Journey: An Interactive Spoken Word Exploration. with Kaleidoscope. 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit classroomswithoutborders.org/vilna-shul-collective-memory.
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Young Adult Game Night Shabbat Event Series
Young Adult Game Night Shabbat Event Series
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Young Adult Division & OneTable for Virtual Shabbat Dinner and Game Night. 6:30 p.m. For more information, including how to receive a $10 Giant Eagle gift card for dinner, click HERE.
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J Street Israeli election discussion
J Street Israeli election discussion
Join J Street Cleveland and J Street Pittsburgh for a Zoom discussion of the upcoming Israeli election. The meeting will feature Nadav Tamir, former advisor to Shimon Peres, discussing the upcoming election of March 23. 10 a.m. To register for the free Zoom event, visit bit.ly/JStCLEPitt.
Joint Jewish Education Program Information Session
Joint Jewish Education Program Information Session
Interested in learning more about J-JEP, Beth Shalom and Rodef Shalom's joint religious and Hebrew school for students in grades K-8 that's open to the community? Check out the upcoming online information session at 11 a.m. JJEP.org/info
Repair the World Families Make Mask Lanyards with Day Owl
Repair the World Families Make Mask Lanyards with Day Owl
Repair the World kicks off their Spring Environmental Justice volunteer session by making mask lanyards with Day Owl. Help repair the world keeps masks from being litter and support the JED Foundation. Recommended ages 7-10. 11 a.m. Free. To register, click HERE.
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Holidays with Jonty and Julie
Holidays with Jonty and Julie
Start the holiday off with inspiration from Classrooms Without Borders guide and scholar, Rabbi Jonty Blackman and Cantor Julie Newman. The session will discuss unusual elements of Pesach in Israel. 5 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/holidays-with-jonty
Climate Action from the Jewish Perspective
Climate Action from the Jewish Perspective
Join Moishe House for Climate Action from the Jewish Perspective. Local climate activist Anna Bailes will teach about the Jewish perspective on climate crisis, and some tools we can use to fight it. 7 p.m. Facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh
Beyond Safety: The Plight of Incarcerated Women
Beyond Safety: The Plight of Incarcerated Women
The Women of Rodef Shalom present Beyond Safety: The Plight of Incarcerated Women and honor Marion Damick for her decades of service to incarcerated individuals. 7 p.m. Free. s02web.zoom.us/j/84181381332
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Interfaith clergy panel discussion on Freedom & Renewal
Interfaith clergy panel discussion on Freedom & Renewal
Classrooms Without Borders is honored to convene a panel discussion featuring religious leaders from the three major monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This panel features Rabbi Aaron Bisno of Rodef Shalom Congregation, Rev. David Poecking of Archangel Gabriel Parish and Imam Chris Caras of the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh. This discussion is in partnership […]
How the Organization, Hope Grows, Provides Care for the Caregiver
How the Organization, Hope Grows, Provides Care for the Caregiver
Join Jewish Residential Services via Zoom for "How the Organization, Hope Grows, Provides Care for the Caregiver" a discussion with Lisa Story (Founder and Executive Director of Hope Grows) to learn more about Hope Grows and stress management. 4:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit jrspgh.org/education.
How the Organization, Hope Grows, Provides Care for the Caregiver
How the Organization, Hope Grows, Provides Care for the Caregiver
Join Jewish Residential Services via Zoom for a discussion with Lisa Story (Founder and Executive Director of Hope Grows) to learn more about Hope Grows and stress management. 4:30 p.m. jrspgh.org/education
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1 event,
Passover Dinner Party
Passover Dinner Party
The JCC Center for Loving Kindness presents A Passover Dinner Party with Rabbi Ron Symons and Melissa Hiller. Joining the two will be several different interfaith leaders. A lively dialogue will lead to welcoming Shabbat after watching a 30-minute prerecorded dinner party. All are welcome. Free 5 p.m. jccpgh.org/event/a-passover-dinner-party
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Escape the Plagues: A Passover-themed Escape Room with Moishe House
Escape the Plagues: A Passover-themed Escape Room with Moishe House
Join Moishe House for Escape the Plagues: A Passover-themed Escape Room featuring Pesach puzzling and reflection. Teams will consist of 2-4 people, and you can join as a household or individually and be placed into a group. 7 p.m. facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh.
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Hitler’s Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields
Hitler’s Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields
Classrooms Without Borders in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage welcomes Wendy Lower author of the book, "Hitler's Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields." 4 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.