BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle - ECPv6.0.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210801T145531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210801T145531Z UID:88132-1627804800-1627837200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Honeymoon In Israel information session DESCRIPTION:See Israel with the one you love. Honeymoon Israel is open to couples of all cultural\, racial\, religious\, gender\, and sexual identities who are looking to create connections with each other and to Jewish life with at least one Jewish partner. Each trip includes 20 diverse couples from the same city. Learn more at one of three information session: Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.\, Sept. 14 at noon or 6 p.m. jewishpgh.org/honeymoon-israel URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/honeymoon-in-israel-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210607T131456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T131456Z UID:86337-1627812000-1627826400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:High Holiday Trivet Making and Picnic DESCRIPTION:Join the Westmoreland Jewish Community Council and make a High Holiday Trivet followed by a Potluck Picnic Lunch at Twin Lakes Park\, Pavilion 5. There is no charge for the picnic but there is a fee to create the Trivet. 10 a.m. trivet making’ 12:30 p.m. picnic. wjccwestmoreland@gmail.com URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/high-holiday-trivet-making-and-picnic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210723T133518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T133518Z UID:87829-1627905600-1627909200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:First Monday with Rabbi Alex DESCRIPTION:Join Beth Congregation of the South Hills for First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum. TThis month hear guest George Savarese discuss “Target America: Russia’s cyberwar on the US.” Mr. Savarese has served as the host of the World Affairs Council’s “Global Press Conference” on KQV radio and has worked for AP Radio and National Public Radio. 12 p.m. Free. bethelcong.org URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/first-monday-with-rabbi-alex/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210723T132926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T132926Z UID:87825-1628190000-1628197200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Henny Sinding and the Gerda III: A one-night-only public program DESCRIPTION:Hear Mystic Seaport volunteer\, researcher and author Howard Veisz speak about Gerda III\, a wooden lighthouse tender built in 1926 to re-supply offshore lighthouses along the Danish coast. During the Nazi occupation of Denmark in World War II\, the Gerda III took on precious cargo: clandestine groups of Jewish refugees that she transported to freedom. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Advanced registration required. This event will not be recorded. hcofpgh.org/events URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/henny-sinding-and-the-gerda-iii-a-one-night-only-public-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T093000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210723T133227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T133227Z UID:87827-1628411400-1628415000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Justice for People With Mental Illness DESCRIPTION:Join Shaare Torah Congregation for Justice for People With Mental Illness. This free breakfast program will introduce you to some of the practical things you can do to make situations more just for people whose symptoms\, medications\, or interpersonal methods make it difficult to handle stressors alone. Presenter: Linda Tashbook\, Esq. author of Family Guide to Mental Illness and the Law. 8:30 a.m. Free. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/justice-for-people-with-mental-illness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210722T174211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T174211Z UID:87820-1628433000-1628442000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Welcome the Month of Elul with Inspiration and Community DESCRIPTION:Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for our 3rd annual Rosh Chodesh Elul program\, “Welcome the Month of Elul with Inspiration and Community.” This event is dedicated to helping community members prepare for the coming of the High Holy Days and anticipate the arrival of the 3rd commemoration of 10/27/18. A diverse group of community scholars and teachers will hold sessions inspiring participants to be awake\, prepared and grounded as we head into this spiritual and reflective time. Free. 2:30 p.m. Temple Sina\, 5505 Forbes Ave. bit.ly/3Bd1gH0 URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/welcome-the-month-of-elul-with-inspiration-and-community/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210714T160626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T160626Z UID:87560-1628524800-1628528400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Tour Israel Virtually DESCRIPTION:Join Classrooms Without Borders for a virtual tour of Israel. Monthly tours with guide and scholar Rabbi Jonty Blackman via Zoom. 7 p.m. For more information and to register\, visit classroomswithoutborders.org.  URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/tour-israel-virtually-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210715T144316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T144316Z UID:87592-1628618400-1628625600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:VOOM! With Tree Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Volunteer Center’s August VOOM will be tree tending in Squirrel Hill with Tree Pittsburgh. Meet on Murray Avenue near Forward (across from parking lot between Starbucks and GetGo). Be prepared to get messy and dress appropriately. 6 p.m. Register at jewishpgh.org/event/voom-with-tree-pittsburgh. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/voom-with-tree-pittsburgh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210714T161057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T161057Z UID:87562-1628780400-1628787600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:"Oma and Bella" Post Film Discussion DESCRIPTION:Classrooms Without Borders\, in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)\, is excited to offer the opportunity to watch the film “Oma and Bella” and engage in a post film discussion with director lexa Karolinski and Jeffrey Yoskowitz\, an expert on Eastern European Jewish cuisine and its history. Moderated by Kathleen Gransow program director\, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). 3 p.m. For more information\, click HERE. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/oma-and-bella-post-film-discussion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210730T133840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T133840Z UID:88076-1628794800-1628802000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Moishe House Game Night DESCRIPTION:Join Moishe House Pittsburgh for an old fashioned game night. Enjoy the house game collection or bring a game or two to share. Shacks and drinks will be provided. 7 p.m. facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/moishe-house-game-night-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T131500 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210806T134235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T134235Z UID:88286-1628856900-1628860500@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Life and Text: Weekly Parashah Study DESCRIPTION:Bring the parasha alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful. Study the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Mark Asher. 12:15 p.m. bethshalompgh.org/life-text URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/life-and-text-weekly-parashah-study/2021-08-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T133000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210618T134845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T134845Z UID:86774-1629025200-1629034200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:JCBA Book Burial and Annual Unveiling DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association is privileged to coordinate a sacred book burial for the community following its annual unveiling ceremony at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery\, 498 Oakwood Street\, Shaler\, 15209. Accepted materials include prayer books and/or any other sacred texts that cannot be otherwise discarded properly. Materials can be picked up at any specified location by contacting the JCBA at JCBAPgh@gmail.com\, or brought to the cemetery on Aug. 15th. 11 a.m. For more information\, click HERE. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/jcba-book-burial-and-annual-unveiling/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210714T161546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T161727Z UID:87564-1629208800-1629212400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Update on Israel with Avi Ben Hur DESCRIPTION:From the recent conflict with Gaza to the internal political upheaval in Israel\, there is a necessity to get an educated view from the “inside”. Classrooms Without Borders is offering an opportunity to hear from in-house scholar – Avi Ben-Hur – as he helps us navigate and understand what is happening with the cease-fire with Hamas and the potential change of leadership of the Israeli government. 2 p.m. For more information\, click classroomswithoutborders.org/israel-update-2021. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/update-on-israel-with-avi-ben-hur-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210718T222223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T222223Z UID:87660-1629280800-1629298800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:The Jewish Association on Aging Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Donate much needed blood during the Jewish Association on Aging’s Blood Drive in cooperation with Vitalant (aka the Central Blood Bank) at the JAA’s Squirrel Hill campus location\, 200 JHF Drive\, 15217. Free parking and a Vitalant insulated lunch bag. 10 a.m. Appointments recommended but not required. Use code W243 at donateblood.centralbloodbank.org \nTo schedule your lifesaving appointment\, go to DonateBlood.CentralBloodBank.org\n• Choose “Donor Login” if you have donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bank before\n• Choose “New Donor” if you have not donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bank before\nAt the “Schedule your Appointment Today” screen\, scroll down using the far right scroll bar and enter JAA Blood Drive Group Code W243 \nIf you cannot schedule online\, please call 412-209-7000 URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/the-jewish-association-on-aging-blood-drive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T104500 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210709T152704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T152704Z UID:87423-1629361800-1629369900@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Continuing Legal Education DESCRIPTION:The Alan Papernick Educational Institute Endowment Fund presents Continuing Legal Education\, a 6-Part CLE Series taught by Foundation Scholar Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff. Earn up to 12 CLE credits. Each session is a stand-alone unit\, you can take one class or all 6. 8:30 a.m. With CLE credit: $30/session or $150 all sessions; Without CLE credit: $25/session or $125 all sessions. For a complete list of date and topics\, visit foundation.jewishpgh.org/continuing-legal-education. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/continuing-legal-education-2/2021-08-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T153000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210806T143751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T143751Z UID:88308-1629640800-1629646200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:It Couldn't Happen Here DESCRIPTION:“It Couldn’t Happen Here\,” a documentary-style play about Oct. 28\, is available for screening on Zoom. Aug. 22 performance is at 2 p.m. The Aug. 26 performance is at 7 p.m. Presented by Congregation Dor Hadash. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/it-couldnt-happen-here/2021-08-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210808T134143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T134143Z UID:88341-1629829800-1629838800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Yeshiva School Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:Yeshiva Schools invites you to attend their annual dinner honoring the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and community builders Rabbi and Mrs. Yosef and Nechoma Itkin. All proceeds benefit Academic Excellence. 1100 Liberty Ave. 6:30 p.m. To register\, visit yeshivaschools.com/dinner URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/yeshiva-school-annual-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210730T134902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T134902Z UID:88079-1629831600-1629838800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Aleph Bet 101 DESCRIPTION:Join Moishe House Pittsburgh in learning the Hebrew at Aleph Bet 101. Meant for the beginner\, learn in a low-pressure environment with residents Charlie and Sam as teachers. 7 p.m. facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/aleph-bet-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T220000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210816T132927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T132927Z UID:88542-1629833400-1629842400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Robinson International Short Film Competition DESCRIPTION:Film Pittsburgh presents the 10th annual Robinson International Short Film Competition\, a unique contest that honors and awards talented independent filmmakers whose work illuminates the Jewish experience. The event honors the memory of Sanford N. Robinson\, Sr.\, a noted member of the Pittsburgh Jewish community. This year the competition will show 6 films and winners will be awarded $18\,000 in cash prizes. A reception follows the screenings. $15 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Art Theater\, 4400 Forbes Ave. FilmPittsburgh.org URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/robinson-international-short-film-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210808T134639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T134639Z UID:88343-1629919800-1629925200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:29th or 30th Garden Sizzler DESCRIPTION:The Butler family invites you and a few hundred of their closest vaccinated friends to the 29th or 30th NCSY Garden Sizzler: A vaccinated adults-only gastronomic extravaganza. 7:30 p.m. centraleast.ncsy.org/sizzler URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/29th-or-30th-garden-sizzler/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T203000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210730T135722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T135722Z UID:88081-1630090800-1630096200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:MoHo Shabbat Potluck with Toasts DESCRIPTION:Join Moishe House Pittsburgh in bringing together long-time community members with new friends during Shabbatluck! Join a phone-free\, homey gathering. Contributing food is optional\, but making a toast is mandatory. Your toast can be as simple as “L’chaim” or as comprehensive as sharing a goal for this community. 7 p.m. facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/moho-shabbat-potluck-with-toasts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210829T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210730T142042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T142042Z UID:88083-1630245600-1630252800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Dating App Clinic with Moishe House DESCRIPTION:Have you been frustrated on dating apps this summer? Maybe it’s because your pandemic dating skills are rusty\, or just because conversations never seem to go anywhere? If so\, join Moishe House Pittsburgh for their “dating app clinic”. They’ll help edit your profile\, take a new photo if needed\, give advice about matches and share favorite dating app stories. 2 p.m. acebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/dating-app-clinic-with-moishe-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210723T133910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T133910Z UID:87831-1630324800-1630328400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Beth El Guest Speaker Seth Kibel: The Jews of Tin Pan Alley DESCRIPTION:Join Beth El Congregation for their Speaker Series with guest Seth Kibel. Kibel will present “The Jews of Tin Pan Alley\,” exploring the lives and music of celebrated Jewish songwriters\, whose achievements would come to dominate that body of work known as the “Great American Songbook.” Classic recordings\, rare video clips\, and “live” performances from the instructor will make this program as exciting as the music itself. 12 p.m. bethelcong.org URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/beth-el-guest-speaker-seth-kibel-the-jews-of-tin-pan-alley/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T190000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210827T135844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T135844Z UID:88942-1630342800-1630350000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:FCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry High Holidays Food Drive DESCRIPTION:Thousands of people have been struggling to put food on their tables since last Rosh Hashana. The need is growing among our most vulnerable neighbors. Join the Greater Pittsburgh community and donate to the High Holiday Food Drive. 828 Hazelwood Ave\, 15217. For more information\, click HERE. \nAccepting donations of unopened and not expired: \nOil\nCanned Fruit\nKosher Baby Food\nGluten Free Pasta\nLow Sugar Cold Cereal\nDish Soap\nLow Sodium Canned Vegetables\nHealth Snack Foods\nDiapers\nBaby Wipes\nLaundry detergent URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/fcs-squirrel-hill-food-pantry-high-holidays-food-drive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T203000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212354 CREATED:20210808T133614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T133614Z UID:88339-1630350000-1630355400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:From Mohammed to Zion DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker Yosef Hashimi will share his fascinating story\, “From Mohammed to Zion.” Born to a Afghani Muslim father\, a direct descent of Mohammed and an American Jewish Mother. Yosef is now an Orthodox Jew and Vice President at IBM. The event is marking the first Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Ephraim Rosenblum\, OBM. $8. 7 p.m. chabadsh.com/event URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/from-mohammed-to-zion/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR