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.
Join Temple Sinai to study the weekly Torah portion in their hybrid class available on Zoom. Open to everyone. 12 p.m. templesinaipgh.org/event/parashah/weekly-torah-portion-class-via-zoom11.html
Through illuminating source texts and captivating case studies, Outsmarting Antisemitism-A four part JLI course on the absurdity of antisemitsm considers the sources of this ancient scourge, along with the appropriate strategies for overcoming it. 7:30 p.m. Zoom or in-person.chabadsh.com
Join Hadassah Midwest for From Sarah to Golda: Female Jewish Leadership Past, Present and Future with Rebecca Starr, director of regional programs for the Shalom Hartman Institute. 11 a.m. $10 members; $12 nonmembers. hadassahmidwest.org/tikvahleadership
Join Moishe House Pittsburgh for the We Are Campaign Kickoff Party. Every year, Moishe House has a “We Are” campaign - an opportunity for each house to raise money for Moishe House while also showcasing what makes us unique, fun, and special. Bring your skates, rollerblades, or just yourself! Come chat and have a drink […]
Join Temple Sinai for a free in-person concert in the Leebov Sanctuary with musician Dan Nichols to celebrate Rabbi Emeritus Jamie Gibson's 32 years at Temple Sinai. 7 p.m. 5505 Forbes Ave templesinaipgh.org/event/dan-nichols-concert1.html
Come one, come all to the most amazing yard sale in Squirrel Hill: The Moishe House Yard Sale supporting the We Are Campaign. They have furniture, Judaica, games and more. Find a little piece of Moishe House history to take home with you, or a cheap dresser for your dorm room, or something you never […]
Join Temple Sinai for a siyyum to Dedicate the Completion of their new Torah honoring Rabbi Emeritus Jamie Gibson.Gibson and Soferet Linda Coppleson will write the final word of the Torah as the community shares the joy of the completion of their new Torah honoring Rabbi Gibson’s 32 years of service to Temple Sinai. 10 […]
Join Classrooms Without Borders for a virtual tour of Israel. Monthly tours with guide and scholar Rabbi Jonty Blackman via Zoom. 4 p.m. For more information and to register, visit classroomswithoutborders.org.
Learn more about the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Mega Mission over Zoom. The mission will take place in Israel June 13-21, 2022. This is your chance to hear the details and ask all of your pressing questions. RSVP required to receive Zoom link. 6 p.m.jewishpgh.org/event/mega-mission-november-info-session
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh presents Disability Rights and the Power of Advocacy. Join Aaron Kaufman, senior manager of legislative affairs in Jewish Federation of North America’s Washington DC office, Laura Cherner, director Community Relations Council and Dr. Josie Badger, disability activist and consultant, to learn what advocacy is all about, how it works […]
Join Classrooms Without Borders for a weekly Book Discussions, 'People Love Dead Jews, Reports from a Haunted Present" with Dr. Josh Andy. The book is a startling exploration of how Jewish history is exploited to flatter the living. 4 p.m. Free classroomswithoutborders.org/weekly-book-discussions-people-love-dead-jews-reports-haunted-present-dr.-josh-andy/
The holidays bring a world of feelings and emotions with them every year. They can be especially difficult when you've have lost a loved one. Whether the celebration is Thanksgiving or Chanukah, being sensitive to those who are grieving is essential for friends and families getting together. Join JAA Bereavement Counselor Jan Kellough for "Grief […]
Please join CCAR Press in celebrating the publication of their newest book, "Because My Soul Longs for You: Integrating Theology into Our Lives." The volume explores how we experience God through means both conventional and unexpected, including prayer, text study, poetry, food, music, service, movement, meditation, interpersonal connection, and much more. The editors, Rabbi Edwin […]
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, and Liberation75 is excited to offer the opportunity to watch the film "Muranow" and engage in a post-film discussion with the documentary Film Director Chen Shelach and CWB Scholar Natalia Aleksiun. 3 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/muranow-post-film-discussion-natalia-aleksiun-chen-shelach-film-director/
Join fellow Ben Gurion Society members for an incredible day of tailgating before the showdown: Pitt vs. UNC! Tickets are limited. Please provide a working email and cell phone number, tailgating details will be sent out closer to the event. 5:30 p.m. jewishpgh.org/event/bgs-pitt-football-game-and-tailgate
Join Jewish National Fund-USA and real estate professionals from coast to coast for an inside look at the Israeli real estate market and for a virtual tour exploring some of JNF-USA’s major infrastructure in Israel. Enjoy specialized breakout rooms of your choice with industry leaders focusing on topics including retail and hospitality, commercial and office […]
Come celebrate Shabbat with Moishe House. Enjoy a great homemade meal with us! While it's not required, attendees can support the We Are campaign while dining. Due to COVID concerns, attendance is limited toto 10 people.7 p.m. forms.gle/xT4vqQsKZqC6E99K9
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
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Volunteer Center for their next volunteer opportunity of the month. Help organize clothing donations with Dress for Success. 5:30 p.m. jewishpgh.org/event/voom-with-dress-for-success
Moishe House kicks off their monthly book club reading I Saw Ramallah by Mourid Barghouti. 7 p.m. forms.gle/xT4vqQsKZqC6E99K9
Leorah Chapter of Hadassah Greater Detroit presents Beauty and Bravery in the Face of Breast Cancer with Ali Weitz at 7:30 p.m. Free. hadassahmidwest.org/GDBrave
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, and the USC Shoah Foundation is pleased to embark on this new innovative Museums and Memorial series where we will highlight different angles of complex […]
Join Moishe House for their Chanukah White Elephant. Chanukah is a time for celebrating the miracle of G-d with family and friends. It is also a time for saddling strangers with hilarious and bizarre presents. Bring a wrapped gift ($10 or less) to Moishe House, leave with something even weirder than you could’ve imagined. 7 […]
Join Moishe House as they virtually shul shop. This month, tune into Rodef Shalom's virtual service. They'll provide the wine and/or grape juice on their front porch before everyone Zoom's together. forms.gle/xT4vqQsKZqC6E99K9
Join Congregation Beth Shalom for their annual fundraiser. Come Together to play: MATCH GAME: CBS Style. Inspired by the TV show, watch as a member of the audience or as a contestant (in-person or online) and match wits with their panel of CBS stars featuring honoree and guest panelist Mindy Shreve. 7:30 p.m. bethshalompgh.org
In this weekly writing course Sh'ma-Hear Your Inner Vice from the Briya Project, students will reflect and write, moving through Chanuka to Tu B'Shvat. Each class will begin with a communal ritual and creative prompt. 6 p.m. $200 for all eight sessions. tickettailor.com/events/briyaproject/604183
The Hebrew University is located in Jerusalem, one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world, a city of discovery that can become your second classroom. For 100 years, the Hebrew University has produced excellence in research and teaching, and is consistently ranked amongst the 100 leading universities in the world. Join their […]
The Arab-Israeli conflict plays a large (some would claim outsized) role in current events. This course aims to unpack the causes and core issues that relate to the Conflict. The goal is to make the subject accessible to educators and to give them the tools with which to grapple in the classroom with the subject […]
In the midst of what has become the most materialist weekend on the American calendar, we Jews begin Chanukah. On the morning before Chanukah begins, Jewish Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will present a special Chanukah seminar to get you in the Chanukah spirit for the eight days to come. $12. 9:30 a.m. jewishpgh.org/event/a-chanukah-seminar
Registration is now open for The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Mitzvah Day, a long-standingtradition where the Jewish community provides services to organizations throughout the entire community. Times and locations vary. Check the website for more information.jewishpgh.org/mitzvah-day
Join Chabad of the South Hills for their Chanukah Seniors Lunch. The festive holiday program will include a delicious kosher lunch and hot latkes. $5 suggest donation. Wheelchair accessible. chabadsh.com
Join JNF-USA virtually for our annual Breakfast for Israel featuring keynote speaker, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Yossi Klein Halevi. 8 a.m. Free. jnf.org/breakfastforisrael