Join Women of Temple Sinai for Yoga at Temple Sinai, a relaxing class taught by certified yoga teacher Bre Kernick. All levels welcome. No experience required. Ages 16 and older. 7 p.m. $15 a session. templesinaipgh.org/programs-events
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Jews Booze and Schmooze, a South Hills Men's Night. Address will be emailed after RSVP. 7 p.m. $25. chabadsh.com
Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for a lively discussion on the new book, "Prophetic Voices," with editor Rabbi Barbara AB Symons. The book provides short commentaries from a diverse group of contributors on each haftarah, giving new life to these ancient texts and demonstrating their profound relevance to the present. 7 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org
Join Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh at the Heinz History Center for "Beautiful Days in the Neighborhood; Yeshiva Schools at 80," a celebration of eight decades of education. As the oldest Jewish day school in the city, we're proud to have had such a presence in educating and nurturing the next generations of Jewish leaders. 6:30 […]
Join Rodef Shalom on the first Wednesday of the month for free, docent-led tours of their Biblical Botanical Garden. For groups of 8 or more, please contact biblicalgarden@rodefshalom.org to schedule a tour. Noon. Free. rodefshalom.org/garden
Classrooms Without Borders presents a post film discussion of "Traces Trilogy: Portraits of Resistance, Survival and Resolve," with executive producer Judith S. Goldstein and writer Samuel George. Moderated by Avi Ben Hur. 3 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/post-film-discussion-traces-portraits-of-resistance-survival-and-resolve
Have you been considering talking to a psychiatrist but have questions about what to expect? UpStreet Presents: Ask a Psychiatrist is an opportunity for children aged 12-18 to get answers to their frequently asked question from child and adolescent psychiatrist Susan Morine. 4:30 p.m. Virtual. upstreetpgh.org/Psychiatrist
Rendezvous in Rodef Shalom's garden for a free live performance with The Boilermaker Jazz Band. Enjoy drinks and hors d'ouvres as they bring the swinging sounds of the jazz age back to life. 6 p.m.
The Jewish people has given the world a range of extraordinary gifts. Without Jews, these amazing contributions might not exist at all. In the 10-part series, The Gift of the Jews, Rabbi Danny Schiff will detail the most significant ten gifts that Jews have given to civilization and will explain their importance to humanity as […]
Join the Women of Temple Sinai for Make 'n' Eat Monday Nights-A Year of Spices. Barbara Allen will show how to create a menu featuring za’atar. The instructor will lead students in making a meal so everyone can eat together and taste the featured spice. 6 p.m. $15. templesinaipgh.org/event/spicecooking.html
In the leadup to Tisha B’Av, Rabbi Danny Schiff invites you to join him in a study of the Book of Lamentations and the powerful insights that it offers. This new course explores the history and the context of a book that is filled with tribulation. What lessons can we learn today from Lamentations and […]
Enjoy lunch while exploring meanginful messages from the month of Tammuz. Noon. $18. Chabad of Squirrel Hill, 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com.
Gather with the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Crafting for Comfort: Sewing Volunteering Project for Court to sew simple projects to bring comfort to the families, survivors, and witnesses of the Oct. 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting during trial. Create small plush objects out of fabric that can be used at court as stress balls to squeeze […]
Join the Pride Tribe of Temple Sinai for Pride Seder, reminiscent of the traditional Passover seder, but including stories and hardships of LGBTQ+ life, celebrating the freedoms that have been achieved, and exploring freedoms not yet gained. LGBTQ+ individuals beyond the Jewish community, as well as Allies of the LGBTQ+ community, are welcome. 6 p.m. […]
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a unity event commemorating the Yartzeit of the Lubavitch rebbe, with guest speaker, Rabbi Simon Jacobson. 7 p.m. JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Ave. chabadpgh.com
Hairdressers, professional mourners, and magical healers find their spotlight in "Women In Talmud: Who Would You Be in the Third Century," new presentation from scholar Olivia Devorah Tucker. How does our Talmud - the conversations of the first generations of Rabbis - discuss the lives of women over 1500 years ago? What experiences are timeless? […]
Join Classrooms Without Borders for a conversation with Michael Berenbaum and Elliot Resnick on “Representative Sol Bloom: The Moral Conflicts of an American-Jewish Congressman During the Holocaust.” 4 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/america-and-the-holocaust-a-series-of-colloquies
Join the Monroeville Public Library for a presentation by, and dialogue with, Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David on her new book, "Prophetic Voices: Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah." In-pers and on Zoom. 7 p.m. 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, 15146. us02web.zoom.us/s/85397354896
Join Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., and Young Judaea for a Conversation Shelley Greenspan, White House Liaison to the American Jewish Community. Shelley is a self-proclaimed Zionist, lifetime Hadassah member and Young Judaea year-course alum with a passion for public service and Jewish life. The program will include an interview with Shelley […]
Shaare Torah Congregation and archivist Eric Lidji host a special Hill District Jewish History tour by trolley featuring sites and stories significant to the shul's history. 10:30 a.m. $36 per person. RSVP by June 16. shaaretorah.net/event/jewish-history-tour.html
Everyone is welcome to join Rodef Shalom congregation us for a light breakfast and an important discussion on the threat of antisemitism with Pennsylvania Representative Dan Frankel. Pre-registration for this free event is required at rodefshalom.org. 11 a.m. Free. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org
Women are invited to join Chabad of Squirrel Hill on zoom for a Rosh Chodesh Gathering. Learn insights about the month of Tammuz during the presentation. 7:30 p.m. chabadpgh.com.
Fill your cup with Chabad of Squirrel Hill by exploring the teachings of Tanya during Full Circle, a monthly women's growth group. 7 p.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com.
Young children and their grownups are invited to join Rodef Shalom Librarian Sam Siskind for a story in the Biblical Botanical Garden followed by a crafty activity. 12:45 p.m. Free. rodefshalom.org/garden
Join New Light Congregation for three lectures featuring local Jewish authors. Stay afterwards to chat with the authors and enjoy light refreshments. On June 28 meet Rabbi Mark Goodman to discuss "Hassidut for the People;" On July 5 meet with Dr. Rachel Kranson to discuss "Is this the Golden Medina we expected? Upward Mobility Among […]
Should plagiarism be considered a form of theft? In the internet era, should electronic plagiarism be regarded as a less serious or a more serious infraction? In the CLE Plagiarism in the Internet Age, Rabbi Danny Schiff will survey the plague of plagiarism and what Jewish law has to say about it. Open to all—you […]
Ethnobotanist Dr. Jon Greenberg will present how the study of how people use plants can help us better understand the Torah, from identifying the plants and other natural phenomena mentioned in the Tanach to using information about these plants to shed light on their use in prophetic metaphor. 2 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth […]