join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for Success in the Workplace: Engaging People of All Abilities, an event in celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month and Jewish Disability Advocacy Day. Inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace is not only good for the community — it’s also good for business. […]
Join Temple Sinai on Zoom for "Cooking Like an Ashkenazi Grandmother" with a different instructor each week. In March, they'll teach how to make kugel, Haentaschen, matza balls and gefilte fish. Free. 6:30 p.m. templesinaipgh.org/programs-events
Join Classrooms Without Borders and Ted Comet for Healing, Hope and Resilience through art: Holocaust Tapestries interactive Tour - Demonstration of A Unique Teaching Tool. Hope will discuss the five tapestries woven by his late wife, Holocaust survivor, psychotherapist and artist Shoshana Comet. 4 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/holocaust-tapestries-healing-hope-resiliance-ted-comet
Join Jewish National Fund-USA and small communities from across the country virtually for Small Community Virtual Book Talk with Scott Shay, a leading businessman, thought leader, and author. Learn about his case study of anti-Zionist conspiracy theories championed on college campuses by both the far left and far right in his book, Conspiracy U. 7 […]
Join the Jewish Future Pledge for a webinar with financial advisors, Mark Halpern and Ken Fink on the on the topic of concept of taxes and philanthropy. Mark and Ken will provide free guidance on how to minimize taxes, while maximizing Tzedakah dollars. 8 p.m. jewishfuturepledge.org
The Zionist Organization of America: Pittsburgh is accepting applications for its Israel Scholarship Program. Jewish teens participating in qualified programs, who will be a junior or senior in high school in September of 2022, are eligible to apply. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants will be judged on their involvement in Jewish organizations, volunteerism, […]
Bring your old kids’ clothing or new donations to Temple Sinai to support Foster Love Project. Help kids do some spring cleaning while also doing some good. All day. templesinaipgh.org/programs-events
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh; The Jewish Community Center; the Center for Loving Kindness; Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh; Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania; St. Joseph Eparchy, Ukrainian Catholic Church; Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh; and Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, Western Eparchy for Interfaith Vigil in Solidarity with Ukraine: Prayer for Peace. 2:30 […]
The Yeshiva Girls School is putting on its biannual production. This year the school will tell the story of Bustenai, the last descendant of King David’s dynasty. Learn the story of his survival and how he saved the Jews from devastation. $18. 7 p.m. 6401 Forbes Ave., 15217. tinyurl.com/yeshivaproduction2022
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Liberation75, presents Larry Langer as part of Confronting the Complexity of Holocaust Scholarship: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Holocaust Studies. Langer is foremost scholar of the Holocaust in the field of literature and testimony and will discuss his research and most recent book, "The Afterdeath of […]
Classrooms Without Borders presents "I Am Here" film discussion with Tali Nates, Jordy Sank and Ella Blumenthal, Holocaust 1 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/i-am-here-film-discussion
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for the free event Universal Early Childhood Education: What Could This Mean For Our Jewish Community? 7 p.m. jewishpgh.org/event/universal-early-childhood-education-what-could-this-mean-for-our-jewish-community-4
Don your best costume and join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, South Hills JCC, PJ Library and Temple Emanuel of South Hills for Purim Palooza 2022. Enjoy carnival games, hamantashen making, a photo booth, magicians crafts, prizes and more. Two session 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Space is limited for this free event. […]
Join Temple Sinai at the Jewish Federation’s Parking Lot for their drive-thru Purim Carnival. With fun games, prizes, and a special takeaway meal, this Purim Carnival is fun for all ages. $20 per car. Please register ahead of time. 2000 Technology Drive. templesinaipgh.org/programs-events
Chabad of the South Hills presents Pre-Purim Bake off for Kids. Open to all kids age 5-13. No charge. 11 a.m. chabadsh.com.
Join Temple Sinai for their Meet n’ Eat Cooking Class.! This class will focus on learning to prepare Jamaican food. Learn about the history and culture of Jewish people in Jamaica while also preparing some vibrant and delicious food. 6:30 p.m. $15. templesinaipgh.org/programs-events
The Squirrel Hill AARP will hold its next open meeting for the senior community in the Falk Library of Rodef Shalom Synagogue at 1:00 pm. The meeting will include a talk by Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor. In addition there will be a health presentation on how seniors can improve their balance and simple ways […]
Celebrate Purim with Tree of Life and Rodef Shalom. The festivities begin with the reading of the Megillah followed by the Purim Spiel. 6:30 p.m. Levy Hall, 4905 Fifth Avenue. In-person and streamed at facebook.com/treeoflifepgh
Temple Sinai hosts the 5th annual Latke-Hamentash debate. Come together over Zoom and in-person to determine the winner. This fun and hilarious event is free and open to everyone. templesinaipgh.org/event/latke/hamentasch-debate.html
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the Secure Community Network (SCN) for a training on how to prevent loss of life through applying emergency first aid. With this free training, designed for all community members, participants will: -Understand why bleeding is the number one preventable cause of death after an injury and how […]
Chabad of the South Hills presents Purim in NYC. Experience a NYC show including graffiti wall art. Dress up for the Big Apple and win an instant prize. Music, Hamentashen, graggers and more. $18/adult, $36/family. 5 p.m. Megillah Reading. 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner and fun. southhills.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=14
Rabbi Deborah Waxman, head of Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, presents Reconstructing Judaism’s Racial Justice Commitments: Who, How, and Why (and a Little Bit of What), a talk on Reconstructing Judaism’s movement-wide commitments to racial justice and what these commitments require of our community in practice. Free. In-person and Zoom. 3 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/rabbi-waxman-reconstructing-judaisms-racial-justice-commitments-registration-292675098097
The National Council of Jewish Women will be collecting gently used clothing and household items at Anathan House. 9 a.m.-noon. 1620 Murray Avenue. ncjwpgh.org/programs/thriftique
After a two year hiatus, Hillel JUCCampus Superstar is back. The show will be at Stage AE in-person and live streamed. The solo singing competition feature's the region’s most talented college students. The audience votes to determine who will win the $5,000 Ellen Weiss Kander Grand Prize. 5:30 p.m. interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=hilleljuc&id=48
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh partners with local and state law enforcement to present active shooter training for houses of worship — a safety and preparedness presentation. Clergy, house-of-worship staff, religious education teachers, board members, ushers, greeters, custodians, elders, deacons and servant-leaders of any faith can attend. 7 p.m. jewishpgh.org/event/active-shooter-preparedness-and-response-training
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 a new series highlighting different angles of complex memory and grappling with the challenges faced […]
Joi Temple Sinai to watch “Tikkun”. The film explores the journey of a young man questioning his faith. We’ll screen the film over Zoom and discuss afterwards. This event is open to all and free of charge. templesinaipgh.org/event/movie-night-tikkun.html
Join Temple Emanuel of the South Hills for CeaseFirePA Leadership Institute, a special educational presentation on gun violence prevention and gun safety policies in PA. Join Josh Fleitman, CeaseFirePA’s Western Pennsylvania Manager, for an interactive overview of the nature of gun violence; understanding local, regional, and national trends; existing firearm policy in PA; current legislative […]
The Monessen Public Library and Cultural Center Board of Trustees is proud to present the Italian Jewish Historical Program by Rabbi Barbara Aiello of Calabria, Italy. The rabbi will give an interactive presentation on the internet and will be available for questions. Noon. 326 Donner Avenue. monessenlibrary.org
Classrooms Without Borders and The Ghetto Fighters' House invites you to the final session in a four part series, "Rethinking the 'Final Solution' and the Wannsee Conference: Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Transport of 999 Jewish Women to Auschwitz: The Beginning of the Systematic Annihilation of the Jews." 2 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/8th-anniversary-transport-of-999-jewish-women-to-auschwitz
On February 24, 2022 Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. It has caused a loss of life and destruction while uprooting hundreds of thousands of men, women and children. The refugee crisis has quickly become monumental as neighboring countries scramble to provide necessary humanitarian needs. Join Classrooms Without Borders scholar Natalia Aleksiun and an esteemed […]
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 […]
Join Classrooms Without Borders for their weekly book discussion of "The Last Ghetto: An Everyday History of Theresienstadt" with Dr. Josh Andy. Andy is a full-time teacher at Winchester Thurston School and an educational programs leader and Holocaust scholar with Classrooms Without Borders. 4 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/weekly-book-discussions-the-last-ghetto-an-everyday-history-of-theresienstadts-dr.-josh-andy
Join Jewish National Fund-USA for a series of interviews, panel discussions and more – all meant to facilitate a dialogue and expose the beautiful and diverse facets of modern Zionism, and its positive impact on many aspects of our lives, no matter where we are on the globe. Tune in as Russell F. Robinson and […]
Classrooms Without Borders presents a post Film discussion of 'Masel Tov Cocktail' with director Arkadij Khaet and Dr. Lihi Nagler, film scholar and an expert on Jewish and German Film. 3 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/post-film-discussion-masel-tov-cocktail
J-Serve is an international initiative of BBYO and the JCC that works to bring teens, adults, and communities together in a global day of service. Teens will participate in service projects around the greater Pittsburgh community. The events kick off with a Mega Teen Challah Bake on Thursday, March 31 and continue through the weekend. […]
Pick up and paint your own seder plate at Temple Sinai. Kids can learn about Passover and get excited for the holiday with this fun and simple educational tool. All day. templesinaipgh.org
Does the invasion of Ukraine have you thinking about your Jewish roots there Local genealogist Tammy Hepps hosts "Jewish Roots in Ukraine: Context and Connection," a one-day, four-part workshop. Learn how to reconstruct your family’s history in Ukraine and interpret it within the larger context of Ukraine’s history. 12 p.m. Online event. 100% of all […]
Make your own matzah from scratch at the The Model Matzah Bakery. Giant Pesach "I Spy", crafts and more. Age 3-13. $5 in advance; $8 at the door. 2:30 p.m. 1701 McFarland Rd. chabadsh.com/matzahbakery
Join Temple Sinai for family Passover cooking. Grab the whole family and head to your kitchen to start preparing for Passover. Turn on your Zoom and they will walk everyone through a fun cooking experience. Perfect for parents and kids, grandparents and grandkids, or anyone wanting to get a head start of their Passover preparation. […]
