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 […]
COVID has forever changed our lives and the effect of COVID on the mental health of teens and young adults has been particularly acute. Join Jewish Residential Services virtually for a conversation with Erin Barr, clinical coordinator for UpStreet JFCS Pittsburgh's innovative mental wellness program for teenagers and young adults. Learn the difference between 'normal' […]
Save the date for the National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh's spring event. Guest speaker Tammy Thompson, founder Catapult Greater Pittsburgh, will discuss how love, support and policy can pave a road to prosperity. Outgoing president Teddi Jacobson Horvitz will be honored and new president Andrea Kline Glickman will be installed. 7 p.m. Rodef Shalom […]
The National Council of Jewish Women presents free monthly working moms group as ap lace to get support personally and network professionally. Facilitated by Dionna Rojas-Orta. 12 p.m.ncjwpghevents.org/events/working-moms-support-group-drop-in-virtual-2022-06-03-12-00
Celebrate Shavuot and hear the 10 Commandments for the 3,334th time at Chabad of the South Hill's Ice Cream, Tacos and Ten Commandments. Mac your own ice cream taco. 11:30 a.m. 1701 McFarland Road. Rickel@Chabadsh.com or TINYURL.COM/ICE-CREAM-TACO
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Liberation75, is excited to offer the opportunity to engage in their unique series: Confronting the Complexity of Holocaust Scholarship: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Holocaust Studies. In this final session, Jonathan Friedman will be joined in conversation with Michael Bernbaum discussing the use of comedy as […]
Classrooms Without Borders presents a post-film discussion of "The Fourth Window" with filmmaker Yair Qedar moderated by Avi Ben Hur. The film explores the life of Israeli writer Amos Oz. 3 p.m. classroomswithoutborders.org/post-film-discussion-fourth-window
Join Temple Sinai on Zoom for their (almost) monthly movie night featuring a variety of movies with Jewish themes. “Shiva Baby,” is a 2020 thrilling comedy about a bisexual Jewish woman caught in between her sugar daddy and her ex-girlfriend. Contact Sunshine Figlio, program coordinator, at Sunshine@TempleSinaiPGH.org or (412) 421-9715 ext. 121 with any questions. […]
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Community Foundation for their spring/summer virtual learning experience with Rabbi Danny Schiff. Sessions include "The Rabbinic Grill," "Antisemitism: A Brief History of Why They Hate Us" and "How the Bible Changed Ethics Forever." Learn more and register online at foundation.jewishpgh.org/learning.
Join Congregation Beth Shalom for their sisterhood Torah Fund Brunch honoring Dr. Lidush Goldschmidt. Goldschmidt is a longtime member of Beth Shalom and a previous member of the board of trustees and has been an active member of Sisterhood and Na'amat. 10 a.m. 5915 Beacon Street. bethshalompgh.org
Congregation Dor Hadash for a hybrid screening of the documentary A Kiss to This Land, presented both on Zoom and in-person. The film presents the oral history of seven Jewish individuals who immigrated to Mexico in the early 20th century. 1:30 p.m. Location TBA. eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-a-kiss-to-this-land-tickets-344963694697
The Sq. Hill chapter of AARP will holds its last meeting before their summer break at Rodef Shalom Synagogue, Falk Library. Barry Werber will install new officers, entertainment will be provided by Cathi Rhodes. Refreshments will be served. 1 p.m. Call Marcia Kramer, 412-656-5803, with questions.
Join the Temple Sinai disAbility Task Force for the special event, Celebrating Disabilities Through the Arts. The evening will include dancers from Cynthia's School of Dance, musical ensemble Infinity, the American Sign Language Choir and Pittsburgh standup comic Gab Bonesso and much more. 7 p.m. $10 For more information or to purchase tickets, visit templesinaipgh.org/event/CelebratedisAbilities2022.html
Join the Temple Sinai Book Club in the Falk Library for a discussion of the book "Prayers for the Living." 1:15 p.m. templesinaipgh.org
Join Temple Sinai and give back to the earth by picking up a tree to plant for the Arbor Day Foundation. 10 a.m. templesinaipgh.org
Rodef Shalom presents the Pursuer of Peace celebration. Honorees include the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, 412 Food Rescue and Just Harvest. The award recognizes the contribution of an individual or organization in pursuit of peace, promoting social justice, fostering interfaith understanding and/or encouraging humanitarianism. 5:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth Avenue. Tickets […]
The 10.27 Healing Partnership, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, is offering “Walking the Healing Path,” a healing and meditative program featuring guided walks within several of Pittsburgh’s beautiful parks and gardens. Staff from the 10.27 Healing Partnership and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy will create space for mutual healing through movement, meditation practices and togetherness. […]
Enjoy a kid friendly event and explore the Biblical Garden at Rodef Shalom. If you have never been to visit, the garden is tucked away on the Devonshire side of the building and there is ample parking in the parking lot. 1 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/events-1/storytime-in-the-garden
Join the Jewish Association on Aging (JAA) at their annual fundraiser, the Art of Aging, for an evening of food, art and community. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres followed by a unique and energetic hour-long performance by speed-painting group, The 3 Painters. After the show, the paintings created on stage will be auctioned. Contact […]