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.
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s Education Outreach Associate, Emily Bernstein interviews the 2020-21 Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh's "Holocaust Educator of the Year" James Lucot, Jr. Free. 3 p.m. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation, Liberation 75 and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, is honored to welcome filmmaker Alice Agneskirchner with award winning actor Tovah Feldshuh and Secretary General Hannah Lessing to convene this post screening discussion moderated by Dr. Michael Berenbaum. 3 p.m. For more information, click HERE.
Join Repair the World for Who is at the Table? Immigration and Refugee Justice in Pittsburgh, a Shabbat Dinner unpacking and addressing Immigration Justice in Pittsburgh. Hear from local organizations working to fight for Immigration Justice and discuss how immigration connects to the Jewish holiday of Passover. Panelists includeGisele Fetterman, Aweys Mwaliya, Ben Gustchow, and […]
Join Beth Congregation of the South Hills for First Mondays via Zoom! Rabbi Alex Greenbaum will discuss with Dr. Cyril Wecht his new book, "The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht: Memoirs of America's Most Controversial Forensic Pathologist." 12 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Hadassah Midwest & the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest presents Excellence in Innovation, How Israel is Helping Tackle the World’s Challenges with Covid-19. Free 12 p.m. For more information, click HERE.
Beth Shalom Congregation’s Derekh Speaker Series welcomes five authors from across the country. Talia Carner will discuss "The Third Daughter: A Novel" 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, and to register for the Zoom event, visit bethshalompgh.org/speakerseries.
Congregation Emanu-El Israel and the Seton Hill Holocaust Center invite you to attend their Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Day, Memorial Program. This year we will be honoring Shulamit Bastacky, a Holocaust survivor who recently passed away and was active in Holocaust education in western Pennsylvania. 7:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit ceigreensburg.org.
Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for their 2021 Yom HaShoah commemoration. In keeping with their theme of “40 Years of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh," this year’s commemoration will include photographs and mementos of the many commemorations the Center has held over the past 40 years. 11 a.m. To register for this free event, […]
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents the 2021 Yom HaShoah Program. In keeping with the center's 40th anniversary, this year's commemoration will include photographs and mementos of the many commemorations the centerd has held over the last 40 years. 11 a.m. hcofpgh.org/events
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, is honored to welcome Ambassador John L. Withers II and survivor Howard Chandler as they discuss "Balm in Gilead" A Story From the War," a moving tale of friendships forged between survivors and rescuers in the days after the […]
Written by Leslie Lewis and Edward Vilga, with an uplifting message of forgiveness and compassion, Miracle in Rwanda is based on the life of New York Times Bestselling author Immaculée Ilibagiza. Miracle in Rwanda chronicles Immaculée’s dramatic experience of survival during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. 8 p.m. $10-25. hcofpgh.org/rwanda
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for a week-long celebration of 73 years of independence of the Jewish state of Israel. Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations will include the photo exhibit, "Humans of Israel," featuring the work of Erez Kaganovitz, a virtual standup performance by Benji Lovitt, a virtual cooking class, storytelling, the story of Ethiopian […]
Repair the World Pittsburgh is joining together with Repair the World Detroit families to welcome spring. Families will have the opportunity to learn together virtually about the important environmental justice work being done in Pittsburgh and Detroit and create special seed packets. Origami packets will be available for pick up after registration. Free. Register HERE.
The Women of Temple Sinai invite you to their April cooking class. The guest cook is Lynn Magid Lazar. 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Register at templesinaipgh.org for Zoom link.
Beth El Congregation presents a special edition of First Mondays with Rabbi Alex. Rabbi Greenbaum will be joined by Women of the Wall Executive Director Yochi Rappeport. She will share her personal story, WOW's history and struggle to achieve equality at the Western Wall. Free. 12 p.m. bethelcong.org
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.
Calling all aspiring musicians, curious minds, and music listeners- Join Repair the World Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh’s very own Treble NLS to get all of your questions answered about the steps of the music process- from brainstorming and writing to mixing and producing! We will be focusing on how utilizing a social justice lens is an […]
Pittsburgh Chapter of Hadassah and Aviv Hadassah presents Build Your Own Board, with Board Mama, Robin Plotkin. Learn the art of charcuterie board making in this virtual class to create a kosher-style appetizer board. Robin is an award-winning registered dietitian and nutrition communicator 7 p.m. $25. For more information, click HERE.
Classrooms Without Borders Presents Anti-Asian American Racism and Violence: Then and Now -with Susan Stein. With violence and racism against Asian-Americans surging, the program will focus on a dark chapter in American history during World War II too often omitted from school curricula. This is an interactive session that combines discussion, imagination, and critical thinking. […]
Anti-Asian American Racism and Violence: Then and Now -with Classrooms Without Borders resident teaching artist Susan Stein. This program is geared for educators, but open to all learners. 4 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation, is excited to offer the opportunity to watch the film "Yerusalem" 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, click HERE.
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for a worldwide celebration of Israel's 73rd Independence Day. Bid farewell to His Excellency Reuven Rivlin as he completes his term as Israel's tenth president. Special appearances will also be made by Israeli Olympic-gold-medal-hopefuls who are on their way to Tokyo this summer and Jewish athletes from around […]
The Jewish National Fund welcomes stars of the Netflix series Fauda to their annual Breakfast for Israel. 10:30 a.m. Register for the free event at jnf.org/bfi.
In commemoration of the 78th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Classrooms Without Borders and The Ghetto Fighters presents "The End" - with Havi Dreifuss, who will present findings from her extensive research for her latest book, "The Warsaw Ghetto -The End (April 1942-June 1943). 2 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org
The Jewish Pittsburgh History Series, sponsored by Rodef Shalom Congregation, will feature a presentation by Matthew Falcone, Rodef Shalom’s Senior Vice President. His topic will be The Rodef Shalom Building: Architecture and Art. There is no charge to attend this Zoom event. 7 p.m. For details and to register, follow the Jewish History Series link […]
April is Genocide Awareness Month. Join Classrooms Without Borders as they explore the new instructional unit "Stages of Genocide: A Toolkit for Educators with the The Genocide Education Project and Woven Teaching." 6:30 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Join Temple Sian for "Making Our Days Count with Rabbi Karyn Kedar (via Zoom)." Rabbi Kedar will discuss the period between Passover and Shavuot, called Omer. She will teach seven spiritual principles for the seven weeks of the Omer: decide, discern, choose, hope, imagine, courage, pray. These principles can offer path from enslavement to freedom, […]
Join Moishe House of Pittsburgh for Incense from the Temple to Your Home with Aya Baron. This is third part of their "Plants in Jewish Traditions" series. 7 p.m. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudeqqrzkjHtKtWqLx4NllBh3k4U-33GWw
The Jewish Pittsburgh History Series, sponsored by Rodef Shalom Congregation, will feature a presentation by Bob Rosenthal at 7 p.m. Rosenthal will discuss Rodef Shalom’s Building: Construction, Behind the Scenes, Oddities and What Was Where. 7 p.m. rodefshalom.org
Are you curious about contemporary Israel beyond the headlines? Straight after Yom Ha’atzmaut, Rabbi Danny Schiff will host the series Israel in Depth about the realities of Israeli society in 2021. 6 Sessions for $30. 10: 45 a.m. For more information and to register, visit foundation.jewishpgh.org/israel-in-depth.
Pittsburgh Chapter Hadassah and Hadassah Greater Detroit presents Wellness Wednesday Updates in Dermatology, with Dr. Karlee Novice, a virtual program. r. Karlee Novice, MD, FAAD is a board-certified Dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. $10. 11 a.m. hadassahmidwest.org/GDWW2021
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh as they welcome each of Pittsburgh’s Mayoral candidates for the 2021 election. During coffee and conversation you can ask your questions on the most pressing issues facing Pittsburgh. Free. 6:30 p.m. For more information, including when a candidate will be appearing, visit jewishpgh.org/event.
The annual JFilm Festival presents international Jewish-themed films that deepen audiences’ understanding of Jewish culture, tolerance, and our common humanity. The eleven-day festival is complemented by a variety of supplemental programming, including visiting filmmakers, guest speakers and collaborative events with other local organizations. For more information, including a complete list of films, visit filmpittsburgh.org/pages/jfilm.
Classrooms Without Borders and Rodef Shalom Congregation present Ethical implications of the Holocaust. This the final in a four part series and will feature Michael Berenbaum speaking on Governmental Ethics. Michael Berenbaum is a writer, lecturer, and teacher consulting in the conceptual development of museums and historical films and director of the Sigi Ziering Institute. […]
In recognition of April being Genocide Awareness Month, Classrooms without Borders, the JFCS Holocaust Center and the USF Jewish Studies and Social Justice program present Rohingya Genocide and the military coup in Myanmar. 4 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Join Temple Sinai for "Teaching Children Resilience and Courage with Rabbi Karyn Kedar. Explore three questions, three reules and one important myth that can help create a foundation where children can find resilience and courage. Free. 7 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Classrooms Without Borders begins their newest Israel seminar, “Bachazit” – On The Frontline. The 6 sessions will highlight challenges facing Israel and the individuals or organizations that are grappling with the issues at hand including the integration of minority groups into the high-tech sector, the struggle for L.G.B.T.Q. rights, programs that assist Israelis injured during […]
Classrooms Without Borders presents Life, Legacy and Love Story: The story of Holocaust survivor and handbag design genius Judith Leiber and modernist artist Gerson Leiber." Free. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Start the holiday off with inspiration from CWB guide and scholar, Rabbi Jonty Blackman and Cantor Julie Newman as they explore Lag B'Omer. Free. For more information and to register, click HERE.
The Pittsburgh Chapter of Hadassah and Hadassah Greater Detroit Attorney and Judges Council, in conjunction with the Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM) is pleased to welcome Ellie Mosko to speak about Immigration Law: The Past Four Years, And What the Future Holds. Free. 7:30 p.m. Register by April 26 at hadassahmidwest.org/GDimmigration.
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation and Film Pittsburgh's JFILM Festival, is excited to offer the opportunity to watch the film "A Lullaby For The Valley" and engage in a post-film discussion with guest speakers. Free. 3 p.m. To register, click HERE.
Join Pittsburgh Chapter of Hadassah and Hadassah Greater Detroit Nurses council as Wendy Goldberg, Certified Nurse Practitioner, presents A Brilliant Rebel: Florence Nightingale's Message for Our Challenging Times. Goldberg will speak about Nightingale's contributions to science and health care and their relevance today. 7 p.m. $10 Hadassah Member/HGHS Employee. $15 Non-Member. For more information, click […]