Israel: the Next 70 Years

Israel: the Next 70 Years December 6, 7:00 PM Avi Weiss, Executive Director of the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel, discusses various socio-economic issues including poverty and demographic trends facing Israel at 70. Visit jfedpgh.org/Israel for more information and to register.

The Emergency Volunteers Project for Israel

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Emergency Deployment Team for Israel Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Firefighters, and Community Members needed for volunteer deployment to Israel as needed, if a crisis occurs. The Emergency Volunteers Project (EVP) is assembling a team of volunteers from Pittsburgh for deployment to Israel if needed during a crisis, including natural disasters. Together […]

Why Declaring Jerusalem as Capital of Israel is Controversial

The Mt. Lebanon Public Library will present “Why Declaring Jerusalem as Capital of Israel is Controversial" at 7 p.m. with Samuel Kayam, who will provide a historical review of the city and its importance to the three monotheistic religions. Kayam was born in Israel and raised in the northern city of Haifa.

Almog Elijis, Israeli Consul for Media Affairs, to speak at JCC

TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Almog Elijis, Israeli Consul for Media Affairs, will be in Pittsburgh to speak to the Jewish community about the U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem, Gaza, and other current events in Israel at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill, Levinson Hall. Reservations are requested to Emily Bernstein at ebernstein@jfedpgh.org […]

Young Judaea Israel Update: Summer and Gap Year Info Session

Young Judaea Israel Update: Summer and Gap Year Info Session description: Teens and their parents are invited to learn about the many opportunities to visit and explore Israel with Young Judaea. Adam Jenshil, Assistant Director of Young Judaea Israel, will be at the JCC in Sq Hill at 1pm on 10/14 to talk about summer […]

South Hills Celebrates Israel

title: South Hills Celebrates Israel description: Free Dinner! Israeli Street Food: Falafel, Chicken Shawarma, Israeli Salad, Hummus, Snacks -Dietary Laws Observed Special presentation: Modern Israeli Art with Israeli Artist Asaf Elkelai DJ & Israeli Music Hands-on Israeli-Themed Crafts & Activities Face Painting Tefillin at the Kotel Gaga Pit PJ Library Quiet Corner Israeli Wine Tasting […]

Israel’s Independence Day Celebration

title: Israel's Independence Day Celebration description: Celebrate Israel's 71st birthday!! We will enjoy Israeli dancing, games, arts and crafts, bouncy houses, and a sing-along. There will be kosher Israeli food for sale, and you are welcome to bring your own picnic blanket and food. Register here: https://www.israeliamerican.org/celebrate-israel-festival בואו לחגוג עצמאות באווירה ישראלית start-date: 2019-05-09 start […]