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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171213T193000
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SUMMARY:Derekh Open Beit Midrash: The Miracle
DESCRIPTION:From:  \ntitle: Derekh Open Beit Midrash: The Miracle\ndescription: What: The second session of the Derekh Open Beit Midrash!\nWhen: 7:30pm on December 13th\nWhere: Zweig Library at Congregation Beth Shalom \nThis month’s session will explore some rabbinic texts on Hanukkah. \nCome and join the monthly session\, study with a partner\, or start your own study group. We welcome you to help create this communal space! \nStudents of all skill levels are welcome and knowledge of Hebrew is NOT required! \nContact Rabbi Jeremy Markiz at jmarkiz@bethshalompgh.org for questions or comments!\nstart-date: 2017-12-13\nstart time: 7:30 PM\nend date: 2017-12-13\nend time: 9:00 PM\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Monthly\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom 5915 Beacon Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Derekh & Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website:\nevent cost: Free
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/derekh-open-beit-midrash-the-miracle/
CATEGORIES:congregations,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20171226T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T180448Z
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SUMMARY:WHEN YIDDISH WAS YOUNG
DESCRIPTION:title: LECTURE: WHEN YIDDISH WAS YOUNG BY PROFESSOR JUSTIN CAMMY\ndescription: LECTURE: WHEN YIDDISH WAS YOUNG \nOn Sunday\, January 21\, 2018 at 10 a.m.\, three of Pittsburgh’s Jewish organizations are jointly sponsoring a lecture by Professor Justin Cammy titled “When Yiddish Was Young.”  Congregation Dor Hadash\, Congregation Beth Shalom’s new program\, Derekh and the University of Pittsburgh’s Jewish Studies Program welcome the community to this special event. \nProfessor Cammy\, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and of Comparative Literature at Smith College\, is a literary and cultural historian with research and teaching interests in Yiddish literature\, Eastern European Jewish history\, and Zionism and contemporary Israel. He holds a doctorate in Near Eastern languages and civilizations from Harvard University and a bachelor’s in Middle Eastern studies from McGill University. \nDr. Cammy’s publications range from essays on canonical Yiddish writers to scholarly translations of Yiddish literature to critical introductions to new editions of works by Yiddish writers and memoirists. His book on Young Vilna\, the last Yiddish literary group in interwar Poland\, is forthcoming. He is currently working on an English edition of Abraham Sutzkever’s Vilna Ghetto\, one of the earliest Yiddish Holocaust memoirs to describe the destruction of a Jewish city. \nBeth Shalom’s new program\, Derekh\, is a center for pluralistic\, engaging\, transformational Jewish experiences that encourages participation in new ways\, growing and expanding Jewish experiences. Through this collaboration\, Dor Hadash’s Adult Education Committee\, Pitt’s Jewish Studies Program and Congregation Beth Shalom bring to the Pittsburgh Jewish community an event to inspire learning. The lecture will be presented at Congregation Dor Hadash\, located at located at 5898 Wilkins Avenue at the corner of Shady Avenue in Squirrel Hill\, Pittsburgh\, PA. \nMark your calendar for Sunday\, January 21 at 10 a.m. and plan to attend. RSVP is required. Email: admin@dorhadash.net  or leave a message at 412-422-5158.\nstart-date: 2018-01-21\nstart time: 10:00AM\nend date: 2018-01-21\nend time: 11:30!M\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Dor Hadash\, 5898 Wilkins Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Dor Hadash Adult Education Committee\nevent website:\nevent cost: NO CHARGE
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/when-yiddish-was-young/
CATEGORIES:congregations,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180202T163247Z
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SUMMARY:Congregation Beth Shalom Purim Carnival
DESCRIPTION:title: Congregation Beth Shalom Purim Carnival\ndescription: Congregation Beth Shalom is holding their annual Purim Carnival on Sunday\, February 25\, 2018 from 10AM until 1PM. For only $10 each you can enjoy lunch\, games\, and crafts. Join us for a high-flying adventure of heroic proportions! Congregation Beth Shalom\, 5915 Beacon Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217. For additional information please contact our Youth Director\, Marissa Tait at 412-421-2288 x463.\nstart-date: 2018-02-25\nstart time: 10:00 AM\nend date: 2018-02-25\nend time: 01:00 PM\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Marissa Tait\, Director of Youth Programming\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: $10/per person
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/congregation-beth-shalom-purim-carnival/
CATEGORIES:congregations,entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180222T202614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T202701Z
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SUMMARY:Beth Shalom Early Learning Center's All School Family Purim Celebration
DESCRIPTION:title: Beth Shalom Early Learning Center’s All School Family Purim Celebration\ndescription: See the little ones in costume and enjoy the Hamantashen!\nstart-date: 2018-03-01\nstart time: 12:30 PM\nend date: 2018-03-01\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Jennifer Slattery\, ELC Director\nevent website:
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/beth-shalom-early-learning-centers-all-school-family-purim-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T204500
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180209T155255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T141040Z
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SUMMARY:The Exodus Lectures
DESCRIPTION:Co sponsored by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh\,\nRodef Shalom Congregation and Congregation Beth Shalom \nThe Exodus Lectures\nwith Rabbi Danny Schiff\, Foundation Scholar \nFACT OR FICTION\nTuesday\, March 13\n7:30 – 8:45 PM\nRodef Shalom\n4905 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15213 \nHOW IT CHANGED THE WORLD\nMonday\, March 19\n7:30 – 8:45 PM\nCongregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon St\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217  \nFREE and open to the community · Registration required\nREGISTER https://tinyurl.com/y9mdpfle\nQuestions? Contact Jan Barkley at jbarkley@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5294.
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/54311/2018-03-13/
CATEGORIES:education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180314T180420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T180420Z
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SUMMARY:Hod veHadar & Pizza Dinner
DESCRIPTION:title: Hod veHadar & Pizza Dinner\ndescription: New this year instead of the Spaghetti Dinner\, come fill your belly with pizza and beer! Welcome the Shabbat Queen with moving melodies\, throaty singing\, and a full dinner of hametz!\nstart-date: 2018-03-23\nstart time: 6:00 PM\nend date: 2018-03-23\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Rabbi Seth Adelson\nevent website: https://tinyurl.com/HodvehadarDinner\nevent cost: $15/Adult • $8/Child (6-17 yrs. old) • Free 5 and Under
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/hod-vehadar-pizza-dinner/
CATEGORIES:congregations,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180307T143926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T150349Z
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SUMMARY:From Broken to Whole: A Communal Pesah Seder
DESCRIPTION:Image courtesy of Congregation Beth Shalom\n	\ntitle: From Broken to Whole: A Communal Pesah Seder\ndescription: Pesah is the season of renewal\, of healing. \nThe cycle of the seder begins with breaking the middle matzah\, the afikoman. Why do we break it? To remind us that what is broken may be made whole again. In the telling (“haggadah”) of the tale of the Exodus\, we learn that by emerging from the narrow place of Mitzrayim (usually read as Egypt)\, our nation was formed\, our spirit renewed\, and the wounds of slavery began to heal. \nWhat is your Mitzrayim? We will gather as a community on the second night of Pesah to seek wholeness\, to find strength in this ancient story that continues to bring us healing today. Come join us! \nAdults: $50.00 each | Children 7 – 17 years old: $25.00 each | Under 7 years old: Free\nstart-date: 2018-03-31\nstart time: 6:00 p.m.\nend date: 2018-03-31\nend time: 9:00 p.m.\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Rabbi Seth Adelson\nevent website: http://tinyurl.com/bspesah2018\nevent cost: Adults: $50.00 each | Children 7 – 17 years old: $25.00 each | Under 7 years old: Free
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/from-broken-to-whole-a-communal-pesah-seder/
CATEGORIES:congregations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180326T204832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T140617Z
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Torah Fund Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Sisterhood Torah Fund Brunch\ndescription: This year the Beth Shalom Sisterhood Torah Fund honoree is Judy Adelson\, our Rebbitzin. Judy and Rabbi Seth Adelson came to Pittsburgh nearly three years ago. Since arriving in Pittsburgh\, Judy has continued her career in the arts\, is a parent volunteer at Community Day School where their two children attend\, and is a volunteer at Beth Shalom. \nTorah Fund raises money for the Conservative and Masorti Movement’s educational institutions (Jewish Theological Seminary\, Ziegler School of Jewish Studies\, and others in Germany\, Buenos Aires and Jerusalem) supporting the education of future rabbis\, cantors\, educators\, and scholars who serve as gifted leaders and innovators of the Conservative Movement. Every contribution strengthens Judaism throughout the world.\nstart-date: 2018-04-22\nstart time: 10:30 am\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: Cost to attend is $20 per person. Spouses\, guests and the community are invited to attend.
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/sisterhood-torah-fund-brunch/
CATEGORIES:congregations,education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180420T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T205710Z
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SUMMARY:American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation
DESCRIPTION:title: American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation\ndescription: A delegation of 8 Israeli Disabled Veterans will visit Beth Shalom on May 5th.\nAfter kiddush (which the AFIWDF is sponsoring)\, a panel discussion will take place in the Helfant Chapel. \nPlease plan to stay for the opportunity to meet and greet this group\, and also to discuss with them their experiences in the armed services of Israel.\nstart-date: 2018-05-05\nstart time: 12:30 p.m.\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: No Cost
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/american-friends-of-israel-war-disabled-foundation/
CATEGORIES:congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180426T194311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T194311Z
UID:56879-1526117400-1526117400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Congregation Beth Shalom's Inclusion Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:title: Congregation Beth Shalom’s Inclusion Shabbat\ndescription: Join Beth Shalom USY and Beth Shalom Inclusion Committee for a Shabbat morning all about inclusion. Hear speakers discuss their stories of inclusion during the morning service and then enjoy a Shi’ur during Kiddush with Ed Frim\, Director of Learning Enrichment at the USCJ. \nCongregation Beth Shalom is part of the USCJ Ruderman Inclusion Action Community\, a project of USCJ in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation. \nIf you or a family member with a disability need accommodations to participate\, please email YouthDirector@bethshalompgh.org or arleneshapiro@verizon.net.\nstart-date: 2018-05-12\nstart time: 9:30 a.m.\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Marissa Tait\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: No Charge
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/congregation-beth-shaloms-inclusion-shabbat/
CATEGORIES:congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T124500
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180522T150304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T150305Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:title: Pride Shabbat 2018\ndescription: All are welcome at the 4th annual Pride Shabbat. This year we welcome Jessica Hammer as she leads a text study in honor of Pride Month. Come learn more about queer Jews\, share your perspective on queer Judaism\, and explore the diversity of our tradition. \nJessica Hammer is a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University\, jointly appointed to the Human-Computer Interaction Institute and the Entertainment Technology\, Center. She studies how games can change the way people think\, feel\, and behave. She also studies how technology can better serve people who are marginalized because of their gender\, race\, sexual orientation\, or other aspects of their identity. \nWe will also be participating in: \nTHE 2018 PITTSBURGH PRIDE EQT EQUALITY MARCH\nSUNDAY\, JUNE 10\, 2018 • 11:45 AM\nDOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH\nAPPROXIMATE LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED JUNE 3RD\nstart-date: 2018-06-02\nstart time: 12:45 p.m.\nend date: 2018-06-02\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Helfant Chapel at\nCongregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Chris Hall\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: THIS EVENT IS FREE! RSVP TO CHRIS HALL AT ADULTEDUCATIONCBS@GMAIL.COM
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/pride-shabbat/
CATEGORIES:congregations,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T124500
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180522T151806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T151806Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Shi’ur with Gabriel Project Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:title: Shabbat Shi’ur with Gabriel Project Mumbai\ndescription: “A Jewish response to childhood poverty and ill-health in the developing world”\nby Jacob Sztokman\, Founding Director of Gabriel Project Mumbai \nGabriel Project Mumbai\, provides daily nutrition\, literacy\, hygiene and health to 1500 vulnerable children in the slums of Mumbai\, India\, and surrounding under-served villages. GPM lifesaving programming includes nutritious meals for children in the slums\, 2 medical clinics\, classes for children in 20 villages and urban slums\, safe drinking water programs\, community development initiatives and economic empowerment for over 100 women.\nOver 160 Jewish volunteers have had life-changing experiences in India! \n– Learn about this incredible work of tikkun olam.\n– Find out how you can take part.\nstart-date: 2018-06-09\nstart time: 12:45 p.m.\nend date: 2018-06-09\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Helfant Chapel at\nCongregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Chris Hall\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: This event is free to attend. If you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Chris Hall at adulteducationcbs@gmail.com
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/shabbat-shiur-with-gabriel-project-mumbai/
CATEGORIES:congregations,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180701T144153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180701T144153Z
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Book Club
DESCRIPTION:title: Sisterhood Book Club\ndescription: We will be reading National Jewish Book Award winner “And After the Fire” by Lauren Belfer. \nThe pleasure of reading doesn’t have to end with the last page. Be part of Sisterhood Book Club and prolong the experience with spirited and wide-ranging discussion that often touches on contemporary issues. \nWe meet every couple of months in members’ homes to exchange impressions of books we choose as a group! \nWhile opinions of a given book may vary\, it’s always nice when someone else can clear up that plot point or ambiguity you missed. Come and join the conversation.\nstart-date: 2018-07-16\nstart time: 7:30 pm\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: At Paula’s House\n(Contact the office for more information at 412-421-2288)\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: Free \n—
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/sisterhood-book-club/
CATEGORIES:congregations,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T124500
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180703T155318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T133524Z
UID:58951-1532781900-1532781900@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Congregation Beth Shalom's Solar Initiative
DESCRIPTION:title: Congregation Beth Shalom’s Solar Initiative \nTime:\nSaturday\, July 28\, 2018 | 12:45 p.m. in Helfant Chapel\nSunday\, July 29\, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. in Zweig Library \nJoin the kick-off weekend for Beth Shalom’s Solar Initiative! Learn how our Congregation can help the environment and reduce expenses by adopting modern energy efficient practices –and how you can do the same in your own home. Also learn about clean solar energy’s role in powering Pittsburgh’s Climate Action Plan 3.0\, and how co-ops can help homeowners install solar power at below market rates. Finally\, hear about Beth Shalom’s plans to install a solar roof. With your help\, our Congregation can become the first religious organization in the region to go solar and cut its greenhouse emissions. \nEvent Address: \nCongregation Beth Shalom \n5915 Beacon Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217 \nCost: \nThe weekend is free. Please RSVP to adulteducationcbs@gmail.com \nEvent Organizer: \nCongregation Beth Shalom \nEvent Website:\nhttp://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/congregation-beth-shaloms-solar-initiative/2018-07-28/
CATEGORIES:congregations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180630T161219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T155445Z
UID:58907-1534672800-1534672800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Lifetime Achievement Award
DESCRIPTION:title: Lifetime Achievement Award\ndescription: Join us Sunday\, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. as we recognize the achievements of Milt Eisner. Featuring Guest Speaker David Eisner\, Former Chairman and President of JTA / 70 Faces Media and The Jewish Education Project. \n$100 minimum Israel bond purchase per person in 2018 purchased for Congregation Beth Shalom\nrequired to attend. \nRSVP BY WEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 15\nReservations Required \nAdrienne Indianer\n412.362.5154 • 800.362.2669 • Pittsburgh@israelbonds.com\nstart-date: 2018-08-19\nstart time: 10:00 a.m.\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Israel Bonds & Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: $100 minimum Israel bond purchase per person in 2018 purchased for Congregation Beth Shalom required to attend. \n—
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/beth-shaloms-lifetime-achievement-award/
CATEGORIES:fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180630T161423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180630T161423Z
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SUMMARY:Beth Shalom's End of Summer Hod veHadar & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:title: Beth Shalom’s End of Summer Hod veHadar & Dinner\ndescription: Save the date for Friday\, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. where we will hold a congregational dinner after Hod veHadar at 6:00 p.m. \nMore information forthcoming!\nstart-date: 2018-08-24\nstart time: 6:00 p.m.\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: TBD
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/beth-shaloms-end-of-summer-hod-vehadar-dinner/
CATEGORIES:congregations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180830T133859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T133859Z
UID:60730-1538076600-1538076600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Beth Shalom's Scotch\, Wine & More in the Sukkah
DESCRIPTION:title: Beth Shalom’s Scotch\, Wine & More in the Sukkah\ndescription: With musical toast by our Executive Director\, Hazzan Rob Menes.  All adults 21 & older are welcome! Other drinks and snacks will be available. A professional bartender will give brief lessons on properly mixing drinks. \n7:00 P.M. – MINYAN\n7:30 P.M. – DRINKING BEGINS\nstart-date: 2018-09-27\nstart time: 7:30 p.m.\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Beth Shalom Men’s Club\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: No RSVP required. FREE! Donations are always welcome.
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/beth-shaloms-scotch-wine-more-in-the-sukkah/
CATEGORIES:congregations,entertainment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20180927T155233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T155233Z
UID:61591-1540116000-1540116000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Beth Shalom Volunteer Awards Brunch
DESCRIPTION:title: Beth Shalom Volunteer Awards Brunch\ndescription: Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our valued volunteers during this year’s Awards Brunch. $25.00 per person. RSVP by Friday\, October 12th\, 2018\nstart-date: 2018-10-21\nstart time: 10:00 AM\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://tinyurl.com/BethShalomVolunteers2018\nevent cost: $25.00 per person
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/beth-shalom-volunteer-awards-brunch/
CATEGORIES:congregations,Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080350
CREATED:20181026T131147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T134618Z
UID:62474-1542483000-1542495600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:COME TOGETHER
DESCRIPTION:title: COME TOGETHER – Beth Shalom’s annual fundraiser Party and Silent Auction\ndescription: Steelers\, Pirates\, Penguins Tickets Available! Broadway\, CLO and Ballet too! To attend these events you must COME TOGETHER to bid on these hard to score tickets at our annual fundraiser Party and Silent Auction. Strolling dinner\, desserts\, libations! Childcare available.\nstart-date: 2018-11-17\nstart time: 7:30 p.m.\nend date: 2018-11-17\nend time: 11:00 p.m.\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/cometogether/\nevent cost: $75 per Adult\, $10 per Child between ages 5 – 13
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/62474/
CATEGORIES:congregations,fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20181029T232329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T232329Z
UID:62643-1542636000-1542643200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Understanding Stress and Its Management
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Stress and Its Management\ndescription: This two-hour program will offer education to help you understand the mental and physical effects of stress and will provide you with skills that will minimize the effect of stress on your health and give you the skills to help your children cope with stress. \nThe program will be facilitated by Bruce S. Rabin\, MD\, PhD\, Emeritus Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. \nCollaboration between Aleph Institute and Congregation Beth Shalom.\nstart-date: 2018-11-19\nstart time: 2:00 p.m.\nend date: 2018-11-19\nend time: 4:00 p.m.\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Aleph Institute and Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: No need to sign-up\, the event is free!
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/understanding-stress-and-its-management/
CATEGORIES:health care,Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20181210T173311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T173311Z
UID:63652-1546948800-1546948800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Congregation Beth Shalom Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Beth Shalom will hold a Lunch and Learn at noon at 535 Smithfield St.\, ]\n1/15/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom \nEver wonder why you don’t have to park three blocks away from a Conservative synagogue on Shabbat? Or whether your rabbi can marry a gay couple? The Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has been reviewing contemporary halachic issues for the Conservative movement for more than 90 years\, and has a long-standing tradition of issuing thoughtful\, sensitive responsa to the challenges of keeping Jewish law in today’s world. Learn about these teshuvot. There is no charge. Visit tinyurl.com/LunchLearnJan2019 for more information. \nstart-date: 2019-01-08 at 535 Smithfield St.\nstart time: 12:00 p.m.\nend date: 2019-01-15 at Congregation Beth Shalom\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Monthly\nevent address: Downtown: 535 Smithfield St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15222\nBeth Shalom: 5915 Beacon St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent web tinyurl.com/LunchLearnJan2019\nevent cost: No Fee to Attend!
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/congregation-beth-shalom-lunch-and-learn/2019-01-08/
CATEGORIES:congregations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20180809T135722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180809T135722Z
UID:60049-1547667000-1547667000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Derekh Speaker Series -- Elisha Waldman
DESCRIPTION:title: Derekh Speaker Series — Elisha Waldman\ndescription: A series of talks by authors from across the country made available through the Jewish Book Council. The second author is Dr. Elisha Waldman and his book This Narrow Space\, a memoir by an American pediatric oncologist who spent seven years in Jerusalem treating children of all faiths who had been diagnosed with cancer. There will be a book sale and author signing at the end.\nstart-date: 2019-01-16\nstart time: 7:30 PM\nend date: 2019-01-16
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/derekh-speaker-series-elisha-waldman/
CATEGORIES:congregations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20180809T140120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180809T140120Z
UID:60053-1549792800-1549792800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Derekh Speaker Series -- Samantha Baskind
DESCRIPTION:title: Derekh Speaker Series — Samantha Baskind\ndescription: A series of talks by authors from across the country made available through the Jewish Book Council. The third event is art history professor Samantha Baskind and her book The Warsaw Ghetto in American Art and Culture\, a study of how life in the ghetto and the dramatic uprising of its inhabitants have captured the American cultural imagination. There will be a book sale and author signing at the end.\nstart-date: 2019-02-10\nstart time: 10:00 AM\nend date: 2019-02-10
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/derekh-speaker-series-samantha-baskind/
CATEGORIES:congregations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20190206T232341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T161024Z
UID:64479-1549972800-1549972800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Lunch and learn on the topic “Are All Wines Kosher?”
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Beth Shalom will hold a lunch and learn on the topic “Are All Wines Kosher?” on Feb. 12 at noon at Beth Shalom. Visit bethshalompgh.org/lunch-and-learn for more information and to register. There is no charge.
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/lunch-and-learn-on-the-topic-are-all-wines-kosher/
CATEGORIES:congregations,education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T194500
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20181228T153014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T153014Z
UID:63776-1550951100-1550951100@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Clues & Shmooze (with some booze) Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:title: Clues & Shmooze (with some booze) Fundraiser\ndescription: Join us for this fun trivia event\, including a raffle\, open bar\, and snacks! \nTrivia will be in teams of 3-6 players. Bring your own team or be matched up at the door! REGISTRATION AND DRINKS START AT 7:45 PM TRIVIA GAME STARTS AT 8:15 PM\nstart-date: 2019-02-23\nstart time: 7:45 p.m.\nend date:\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://tinyurl.com/clues2019\nevent cost: $25 – per person in advance $40 – per person at the door
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/clues-shmooze-with-some-booze-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:congregations,fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T134500
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20190207T165933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T182141Z
UID:64503-1551620700-1551620700@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:It’s Game Time! Pitt Women’s Basketball
DESCRIPTION:title: It’s Game Time! Pitt Women’s Basketball\ndescription: MARCH 3\, 2019 at 1:45 p.m. | COST $5.00 | RSVP by FEBRUARY 8! \nJoin the Youth Department and the Beth Shalom Men’s Club as we watch The Pitt Women’s Basketball Team VS. Louisville. \nTickets paid and picked up in advance! Tickets will be available for pickup at Beth Shalom after 2/20. \nQuestions and RSVP to Marissa Tait at youthdirector@bethshalompgh.org\nstart-date: 2019-03-03\nstart time: 1:45 p.m.\nend date: 2019-03-03\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost: $5.00
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/its-game-time-pitt-womens-basketball/
CATEGORIES:congregations,Youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20190207T200941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T184004Z
UID:64510-1552816800-1552827600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Beth Shalom Purim Carnival
DESCRIPTION:title: Beth Shalom Purim Carnival\ndescription: Sunday\, March 17\, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nPURIM IN SPACE! \nBeth Shalom is holding their annual Purim Carnival on Sunday\, March 17\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For only $10 each you can enjoy lunch\, games\, and crafts. Join us for a trip across the universe! For additional information please contact our Youth Director\, Marissa Tait at 412-421-2288 x463.\nstart-date: 2019-03-17\nstart time: 10:00 a.m.\nend date: 2019-03-17\nend time: 1:00 p.m.\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: Congregation Beth Shalom\n5915 Beacon Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom Youth\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/purim-carnival-5779/\nevent cost: $10.00
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/beth-shalom-purim-carnival/
CATEGORIES:entertainment,Families,Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20181213T150528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T165927Z
UID:63673-1553421600-1553421600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Derekh Speaker Series -- Idra Novey
DESCRIPTION:title: Derekh Speaker Series — Idra Novey\n\n	\n		Idra Novey\n	\ndescription: A series of talks by authors from across the country made available through the Jewish Book Council. This speaker is Idra Novey\, author of Those Who Knew\,  a taut\, timely novel about what a powerful politician thinks he can get away with and the group of misfits who finally bring him down. There will be a book sale and author signing at the end. Contact  derekhcbs@gmail.com for more information.\nstart-date: 2019-03-24\nstart time: 10:00 AM\nend date: 2019-03-24\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: 915 Beacon St\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming/\nevent cost:
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/derekh-speaker-series-idra-novey/
CATEGORIES:congregations,Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20190403T202646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T202646Z
UID:65437-1554206400-1554206400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Homosexuality\, Human Dignity\, and Halakhah
DESCRIPTION:title: Beth Shalom Lunch and Learn – April 2019\ndescription: April’s Topic: “Homosexuality\, Human Dignity\, and Halakhah” \n4/2/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Pittsburgh (535 Smithfield St.)\n4/9/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom \nEver wonder why you don’t have to park three blocks away from a Conservative synagogue on Shabbat? Or whether your rabbi can marry a gay couple? The Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has been reviewing contemporary halakhic issues for the Conservative movement for more than 90 years\, and has a long-standing tradition of issuing thoughtful\, sensitive responsa to the challenges of keeping Jewish law in today’s world. You should get to know these teshuvot.\nstart-date: 2019-04-02\nstart time: 12:00 p.m.\nend date: 2019-04-09\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Weekly\nevent address: 4/2/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Pittsburgh (535 Smithfield St.) \n4/9/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://www.tinyurl.com/LunchLearnApril2019\nevent cost: No fee to attend
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/homosexuality-human-dignity-and-halakhah/2019-04-02/
CATEGORIES:congregations,education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T080351
CREATED:20190320T174503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T174503Z
UID:65322-1554206400-1554206400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
SUMMARY:Beth Shalom Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Beth Shalom Lunch and Learn – April 2019\ndescription: April’s Topic: “Homosexuality\, Human Dignity\, and Halakhah” \n4/2/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Pittsburgh (535 Smithfield St.)\n4/9/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom \nEver wonder why you don’t have to park three blocks away from a Conservative synagogue on Shabbat? Or whether your rabbi can marry a gay couple? The Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has been reviewing contemporary halakhic issues for the Conservative movement for more than 90 years\, and has a long-standing tradition of issuing thoughtful\, sensitive responsa to the challenges of keeping Jewish law in today’s world. You should get to know these teshuvot.\nstart-date: 2019-04-02\nstart time: 12:00 p.m.\nend date: 2019-04-09\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Weekly\nevent address: 4/2/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Pittsburgh (535 Smithfield St.) \n4/9/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent organizer: Congregation Beth Shalom\nevent website: http://www.tinyurl.com/LunchLearnApril2019\nevent cost: No fee to attend
URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/beth-shalom-lunch-and-learn/2019-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Program
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR