Film Pittsburgh and The Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Cultural Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh present JFilm Festival’s Opening Night screening of: Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless followed by a dessert reception, live performance by John Bayless and question and answer with Bayless and director […]
This Mother’s Day season, it’s time for NCJW's M.O.M, indoor/outdoor Pittsburgh Mom Owned Market. The shopping event will be just in time for shoppers looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift - a gift for mom made by a mom. More than 20 mom-owned businesses will be offering delicious prepared and hot food, handmade and […]
Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, Pittsburgh’s largest Jewish cultural event, will showcase 16 engaging and thought-provoking, Jewish-themed, independent feature films from around the world. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit FilmPittsburgh.org or email us at info@filmpittsburgh.org. 7 p.m. $18. filmpittsburgh.org
Join Rodef Shalom Congregation as Payadora Tango performs award-winning music from Silent Tears, The Last Yiddish Tango. From inspiring songs about survival to mournful laments, this program, based on poems, testimonies, and writings of women who survived the Holocaust, conveys an almost indescribable depth of emotion rarely sung about. $18. 2 p.m. rodefshalom.org/SilentTears.
Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for their annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration program honoring the victims of the Shoah, as well as survivors and their families, with readings, music, and candle lightings. 7 p.m. Campbell Memorial Chapel, Chapel Hill Road, 15232. hcofpgh.org/event/2024-yom-hashoah-commemoration
Butler Area Public Library and the B’nai Abraham Synagogue present a memoir poetry reading and an open forum as part of the library's Stories of Exile Series. The event will begin with a reading from "I Am a Jew" by Susan and Philip Terman and a forum, inviting members of the public to share stories […]
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Virtual Legal Appeals Process Educational Program. Professor David Harris from the University of Pittsburgh's School of Law and the legal system advisor and educator twill explain what appeals are and the function they serve. Free. 6 p.m. Program is available on Zoom only. 1027healingpartnership.org/event/virtual-legal-appeals-process-educational-program
Tree of Life Congregation is happy to have Reverend Liddy Barlow as their featured speaker during their Sisterhood Shabbat celebration. Rev. Barlow, a long time friend and ally of TOL, will be a part of this special Saturday Shabbat service.
Join Congregation Beth Shalom as they mark Israel's Memorial Day with a solemn ceremony for those who have given their lives in her defense, followed by a sing-along concert of Israeli music and folk dance as the mood changes to celebrate Israel's 76 years of independence. Dessert will be served. Free. 7:30 p.m. 5915 Beacon […]
Join the Squirrel Hill AARP for their May meeting at Rodef Shalom Synagogue. The New Horizon Band of Greater Pittsburgh will perform follwing the meeting. For further information, please contact President Marcia Kramer at (412) 656-5063. Refreshments will be served. All seniors are welcome. 1 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave.
Join Chabad of South Hills for a senior lunch and a question and answer session with Ashley Sharek of Entrusted Legacy Law. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 1701 McFarland Road. chabadsh.com
Join Deborah Stueber for Edith and Kurt Leuchter: A Story of Love and Resilience. The couple are Deborah's parents who survived the Holocaust, fought Nazis in the French Resistance and later made a new life in America. The couple is expected to join the presentation virtually. This program is courtesy of the Holocaust Center of […]
Join the Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse and lead sponsors Robert Levin and Kerry Bron, MD, for their first-ever community wide event as they celebrate mental health recovery and heighten awareness of the stigma faced by people with mental illness. The Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse is Pittsburgh's only accredited Clubhouse. They are part of […]
Join Tree of Life Rabbi Jeffrey Myers for Torah Studio, a monthly dialogue with interfaith clergy. This month's special guest is Canon Natalie L.G. Hall of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. 9:45 a.m. Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom Congregation.
Join Tree of Life Young Jewish Community for a special tour by trolley of the historic Hill District. Eric Lidji, archivist of the Rauh Jewish Archives, will be the guide through the area’s Jewish sites. Snacks included. This event is for individuals in their 20s and 30s. 1 p.m. Meet in Rodef Shalom's parking lot, […]
Join The Branch for the May Family Forum Meeting "Arts and Community." The Family Forum is a parent driven effort to support families of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing education, resources, and the benefit of personal experience. 6:15 p.m. Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse, 2609 Murray Ave. First Floor. RSVP by May […]
Join Chabad of the South Hills for their ladies spring event, "Rise for Israel Challah bake." Hear greetings from local mothers of lone soldiers and enjoy gourmet refreshments, spectacular prizes, and exciting raffles. Proceeds will benefit victims of terror. 7 p.m. At Chabad's new location, 1700 Bower Hill Road. $25 by 5/20 $36 after 5/20. […]