Classrooms Without Borders in collaboration with The Embassy of the Czech Republic, invites you to attend Light of Understanding and Jewish Roots with Peter Gyori a talk with the musician/composer and founder of the project Light of Understanding. 4:30 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/light_of_understanding_and_jewish_roots_peter_gyori
In this brand new series, Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will discuss a variety of controversial halakhic issues relevant to the lives of contemporary Jews with Poale Zedek Rabbi Daniel Yolkut. Ranging from end-of-life issues to the difficult test of coronavirus to the use of technology, the conversations will consider how the halakhah is applied […]
Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will examine the accounts of some of the most interesting righteous gentiles in the Tanakh in his new course Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible. $55 for all 11 Zoom sessions. 9:30 a.m. foundation.jewishpgh.org/righteous-gentiles
In The Jewish Moral Virtues, Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will explore Jewish teaching on critical moral virtues. Based on the qualities listed in the thirteenth century Sefer Maalot Hamiddot (The Book of the Choicest Virtues) Rabbi Schiff will explore the contemporary application of these moral virtues to our twenty-first century lives. $65 for all […]
Classrooms Without Borders presents "The "Sonderkommando" Uprising in Auschwitz-Birkenau," a lecture by Prof. Gideon Greif. 3 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/prof_gideon_greif
Join Moishe House Pittsburgh for Virtual Shul Shopping. This month, they're partnering with Temple Sinai. Come pick up snacks and wine or grape juice at MoHo, then join them at the synagogue for a night of song and prayer. 7 p.m. Register at forms.gle/ieF3MzzSyU93sVm36.
The Arab-Israeli conflict plays a large role in current events. Repair the World's Arab Israeli Conflict with Avi Ben Hur aims to unpack the causes and core issues that relate to the conflict. The Q & A following each session is designed to enable the participants to engage with related issues on a higher resolution. […]
JNF-USA’s national conference is now virtual. Join JNF-USA for one hour each evening on October 10-14 as they bring the land of Israel to your home. Enjoy a side of Israel you have never seen with the help of a licensed tour guide. Join a “busload” of people and virtually experience the thrills of this […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh commemorates Operation Solomon. Hear from a diverse panel on the effects of Operation Solomon and explore where we are with Ethiopian Aliyah today. 12 p.m. jewishpgh.org/event/operation-solomon
Sign up now for Melton Core 2, Ethics and Crossroads of Jewish Living. Discover the central ideas and texts which inform our daily, weekly and annual rituals as well as life cycle observances and essential Jewish theological concepts and ideas as they unfold in the Bible, the Talmud and other sacred texts. $300. 9:30 a.m. […]
Join Rabbi Daniel Yolkut for Messiah, an exploration of the history and philosophy of one of the most powerful (and destabilizing) ideas in the Jewish experience: Messianism. A fascinating deep dive into the personalities and perspectives that shaped history-changing movements from Christianity to Zionism, and continues to be a misunderstood but critical Jewish belief to […]
Given the events in the past few months, 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." Join Repair the Word for Israel Update with Avi Ben Hur. 2 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/israel-update-2021
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Liberation75, is excited to offer the opportunity to engage in their new series: Confronting the Complexity of Holocaust Scholarship: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Holocaust Studies. 3 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/confronting_the_complexity_of_holocaust_scholarship
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Partnership2Gether program for Holocaust Restitution: Making Sense of the New Restitution Law in Poland. Explore the significance and impact of the new restitution law approved by the Polish government in August 2021. This law will limit the right of Holocaust survivors and their descendants to reclaim property that […]
Moishe House Pittsburgh presents Pen Pal Pairing with Black and Pink, an initiative to support incarcerated LGBTQ+ people. Pick up stationary and send a letter of support and affirmation. They'll supply paper, envelopes, pens and postage. Visit the Black and Pink website to be assigned a pen pal. Pick up any time between 7 and […]
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for the next Cooking2Gether Session with Partnership2Gether Pittsburgh-Karmiel/Misgav-Warsaw. It will celebrate fall with unique twists on traditional American fall recipes. Our guest chef will be our very own Young Adult Engagement Director, Daniel Heinrich. Learn how to make delectable American fall treats, including “Apple Borekesim,” an Israeli twist […]
Eleanor Roosevelt, Greater Pittsburgh, Kalamazoo & Tikvah Hadassah presents "We Are Going To Be Lucky: A World War 11 Love Story in Letters with Author Liz Fox," 7 p.m. $10. Register by October 14 hadassahmidwest.org/Lucky
The Eradicate Hate Global Summit was born out of the Tree of Life massacre. Rather than remain victims of hate, the organizers have resolved to convert what happened into the most significant anti-hate rule of law initiative in the world and, to that end, are bringing together multi-disciplinary global experts and leaders who are committed […]
Join the Pittsburgh community to commemorate the 11 lives lost on Oct. 27, 2018. The 10.27 Healing Partnership, The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Repair the World present volunteer opportunities, Torah study and an in-person and Zoom commemoration ceremony. For more information, visit 1027healingpartnership.org.
Join Moishe House Pittsburgh for a Monster Movie Night and Netflix watch party to get you in the Halloween spirit. Watch Monster House. Snacks will be provided to take home. Let MoHo know if you do not have access to Netflix and they can provide a login. 1 p.m. Register: forms.gle/ieF3MzzSyU93sVm36.
In the workshop Making the Case for Israel, Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will offer tools for how to respond to Israel’s critics in 2021. This is a course for those who want to see Israel prosper, and who would like to know more about how to answer the accusations that are now being made […]
Join Temple Sinai to study the weekly Torah portion in our hybrid class, available on Zoom! Open to everyone. 12 p.m. templesinaipgh.org/event/parashah/weekly-torah-portion-class-via-zoom11.html
Join Jewish Residential Services for their annual meeting. Attendees will learn how JRS emphasizes relations to foster a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, and important updates about JRS and its programs from Board Chair, Lorrie Rabin, and Executive Director, Nancy E. Gale. JRS will also honor its community partner, The Friendship Circle. And […]
Chabad of the South Hills's Chanukah Toy Drive is taking place for hospitalized and underprivileged children. They are collecting new, unwrapped toys. Toys can be dropped off until Wed. Nov. 24 at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Road, Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or call 412-344-2424 to make arrangements.
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh present The Untold Story of How the Stories Were Told: An Evening with Louis Schmidt. Schmidt was an official witness and interviewer for Steven Spielberg's Shoah Project. Listen as he tells the genesis of his involvement, how he was chosen for the position, and the remarkable videotaped conversations he conducted […]
Following Havdalah, Cantor Lauren Bandman (accompanied by Temple Sinai's Ellen Keeney) will perform "Love's Journey," a musical love story, and one-woman show, featuring American standards and Broadway favorites. Created by Cantor Lauren Bandman and Russell Norman. templesinaipgh.org/event/musical-evening-with-cantor-lauren-bandman.html
Classrooms Without Borders, in coordination with Tali Nates, founder and director of the Johannesburg Genocide & Holocaust Centre, and in partnership with the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Liberation 75, The Philip Chosky Charitable and Educational Foundation and the USC Shoah Foundation presents Holocaust Museums and Memorials Around the World. 2 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/holocaust_museums_and_memorials_around_the_world
Join the Jewish Spark for Millennial Kosher with Chanie Apfelbaum, of Busy in Brooklyn. Apfelbaum is a food blogger, writer, recipe developer and photographer. VIP reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Live cooking demo and three course dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. Fox Chapel Racquet Club, 355 Hunt Road. Vaccination card required for participation. For more […]
Join Hadassah Midwest as they welcome Wendy Evans, art historian, as she illuminates the art and lives of Jewish women artists. 7 p.m. $18. hadassahmidwest.org/RooseveltArt
Join Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures for Made Local With Mark Oppenheimer, a virtual lecture with the author of "Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood." Oppenheimer will also be at Riverstone Books in Squirrel Hill for a book signing on Tuesday, October 26 at 7:30 pm. Register for […]
The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage proudly invites you to a virtual behind-the-scenes look at their newest special exhibition, Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory. featuring co-creators curator Arielle Weininger and photographer Jim Lommasson. $5 non-members; Free for Maltz Museum Members. 7 p.m. maltzmuseum.org/events/stories-of-survival-a-special-exhibition-launch-event
Join Moishe House as they partner with JFed, Repair the World, The Friendship Circle, and OneTable for Together At The Table: 10.27 Commemoration. There will be a virtual service with a brief Kiddush and intention setting, followed by individual dinners at home. Time TBA. Register here: https://forms.gle/ieF3MzzSyU93sVm36
One Friday each month, NCJW gathers on Zoom to welcome Shabbat while exploring an issue or idea that connects to the NCJW mission. Protecting life, pikuach nefesh, is our most precious mitzvah. Join them for an open discussion with two UPMC physicians, Dr. Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Dr. Glenn […]