BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle - ECPv6.0.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20171110T141253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T141329Z UID:51410-1511949600-1511964000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Day at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:From: \ntitle: Health and Wellness Day at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh\ndescription: AgeWell at the JCC hosting\nHealth & Wellness Day\nWednesday\, November 29\n10 AM-2 PM\nPalm Court of the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh\n5738 Forbes Avenue • Squirrel Hill\nContact Marsha Mullen\, mmullen@jccpgh.org or 412-339-5415\, for questions.\nDiscover new ways and programs to take care of\nyourself and live better as you age\nHealth Screenings • Safety and Health Promotion Exhibits • Adult and Elder Care Information\nstart-date: 2017-11-29\nstart time: 10:00 AM\nend date: 2017-11-29\nend time: 2:00 PM\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: 5738 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh PA 15217\nevent organizer: Marsha L Mullen\nevent website: http://www.jccpgh.org\nevent cost: No Cost URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/health-and-wellness-day-at-the-jcc-of-greater-pittsburgh/ CATEGORIES:health care END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20171109T203438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T203438Z UID:51397-1512068400-1512075600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:The Real Health\, Economic and Climate Crisis Costs of Fossil Fuels to Southwestern PA\, and Next Steps DESCRIPTION:From: \ntitle: The Real Health\, Economic and Climate Crisis Costs of Fossil Fuels to Southwestern PA –and Next Steps\ndescription: The climate crisis is real in SWPA.\nThe air we breathe impacts our physical health and our economic well-being.\nHear from experts in the fields of health and economics. Engage with organizations that can give you on ramps to getting involved and improving our lives in SWPA.\nstart-date: 2017-11-30\nstart time: 07:00 PM\nend date: 2017-11-30\nend time: 09:00 pm\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: No\nevent address: JCC of Greater Pittsburgh\n5738 Forbes Ave.\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: Rabbi Ron Symons\nevent website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1902757073374699/\nevent cost: $0.00 URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/the-real-health-economic-and-climate-crisis-costs-of-fossil-fuels-to-southwestern-pa-and-next-steps/ CATEGORIES:education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20171117T184608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T184608Z UID:51678-1512295200-1512302400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Senior Singles Group 'Laughing Yoga' DESCRIPTION:title: Senior Singles Group\ndescription: ‘Laughing Yoga’\nJoin us to socialize in a friendly and welcoming environment.Light refreshments will be served.\nstart-date: 2017-12-03\nstart time: 10:00am\nend date: 2017-12-03\nend time: 12:00pm\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Monthly\nevent address: Jewish Community Center\,5413 Forbes Avenue\,Pittsburgh\,PA 15217\nevent organizer: Marcia Uram\nevent website: https://jccpgh.org\nevent cost: No fee URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/senior-singles-group-laughing-yoga/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T000000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20171207T215112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T215502Z UID:52253-1513036800-1513641600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Chanukah at the JCC DESCRIPTION:From: \ntitle: Chanukah at the JCC!\ndescription: Chanukiah Candle Lighting: 4:45 pm December 12 to 19\, Ostrow Palm Court in the JCC Irene Kaufmann Building\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, Squirrel Hill. \nTuesday\, December 12: Dreidel Spin-off with JCC Day Camps\nWednesday\, December 13: Terrific teen activity with the Teen Department\nThursday\, December 14: Social Justice Empowerment with the Center for Loving Kindness\nFriday\, December 15: Hot cocoa and decorating edible dreidels with Clubhouse\nMonday\, December 18: Create a Chanukah picture frame with the Children/Youth/Family Department\nTuesday\, December 19: Story time with PJ Library\nstart-date: 2017-12-12\nstart time: 04:45 PM\nend date: 2017-12-19\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: JCC Irene Kaufmann Building\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, Squirrel Hill\nevent organizer: Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh\nevent website:\nevent cost: No fee URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/chanukah-at-the-jcc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20171113T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171205T183316Z UID:51484-1513278000-1513278000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Phat Man Dee and Liz Berlin: Shine the Light with Social Justice Disco DESCRIPTION:CONTACT: Melissa Hiller\, American Jewish Museum Director Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh 5738 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh PA 15217 412.697.3231\nWe are singing songs that demand justice for change to make this world a better place. Sing and dance with us! —Phat Man Dee and Liz Berlin\nThe JCC’s American Jewish Museum and the Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement present:\nPhat Man Dee and Liz Berlin: Shine the Light with Social Justice Disco\nJCC of Greater Pittsburgh • Katz Theater 5738 Darlington Avenue\, Pittsburgh PA 15217 Thursday\, December 14\, 7:00 pm • $10-$25 Private meet and greet with the artists: 6:30pm Tickets: bit.ly/socialjusticedisco\nAges 13+ • Cash bar\n \nLiz Berlin of Rusted Root and jazz singer Phat Man Dee recently created an outstanding collection of social justice songs. Their credo about why they’re performing these songs is\, “We are singing songs that demand justice for change to make this world a better place. Sing and dance with us!” Recognizing the important role artists have in contributing to the global choir of change\, the JCC is hosting Phat Man Dee and Liz Berlin: Shine the Light with Social Justice Disco. The concert is a musical collaboration of jazz\, rock\, gospel\, poetry\, dance\, hip hop\, and disco with special guests Pastor Deryck Tines and the Lemington Gospel Chorale\, Ezra Smith and Christina Springer\, Johnny Creed Coe\, SunBear Coe\, and Miguel Sague Jr. They’ll perform original and legendary songs including I Will Survive\, Staying Alive\, I Can’t Breathe\, Have You Been to Jail for Justice?\, and many more.\nThe Shine the Light with Social Justice Disco concert at the JCC celebrates Man Dee’s and Berlin’s commitment to making our world a better place and anticipates their winter 2018 Social Justice for Disco CD release. The concert is also a program in conjunction with the American Jewish Museum’s exhibition\, Out of Many: Stories of Migration\, a photography exhibit that highlights the role that immigration and migration have played in the formation of our identity and culture\, and in sustaining our economy.\nWorking to redefine the term neighbor from a geographic term to a moral concept\, Shine the Light with Social Justice Disco and Out of Many: Stories of Migration\nexpress artistically the JCC’s mission to strengthen the fabric of community by amplifying the long held values of Love Your Neighbor as yourself and Do not stand idle while your neighbor bleeds.\nMore information about Out Of Many: Stories of Migration and the American Jewish Museum can be found at jccpgh.org/jewish-life-arts-events/american-jewish-museum/.\nOut Of Many: Stories of Migration community partners include: City of Asylum\, Hill House\, Jewish Family & Children’s Services\, Repair the World\, Union Project and Westmoreland Museum of American Art. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/phat-man-dee-and-liz-berlin-shine-the-light-with-social-justice-disco/ CATEGORIES:entertainment,fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T100000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20171208T205802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T205802Z UID:52329-1515319200-1515319200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Senior Singles Group DESCRIPTION:AgeWell at the Jewish Community Center will hold a Senior Singles Group on Sunday\, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\, in room 202 at 5738 Forbes Ave. socialize in a friendly and welcoming environment. Light refreshments will be served.\nThere is no fee to participate.\nContact Debbie Marcus at 412-339-5405 or dmarcus@jccpgh.org for more information. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/senior-singles-group/ CATEGORIES:Seniors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180124T173942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T173942Z UID:53726-1516910400-1516910400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Active Threat Drill DESCRIPTION:First Responders\, professional staff and volunteers will participate in an Active Threat Drill in collaboration with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (JCC) on January 25 at 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and coordinated by its Director of Community Security\, Brad Orsini\, the drill will test various aspects of the community’s critical threat and response plan. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/active-threat-drill/ CATEGORIES:education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180219T144657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T144657Z UID:54575-1520105400-1520105400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:JCC Big Night DESCRIPTION:Big Night: Kick Off Your Boots will be Saturday\, March 3\, 7:30 pm\, at the JCC in Squirrel Hill country.\nThere’ll be eats with all the fixins and brews and such for pleasureful imbibement. You’ll be dancing and singing and who knows what kinda yee‐haw.\nWe’ve got live music by Radio Tokyo and PJ the DJ. We’ve got Loop Rawlins\, a lasso artist\, to show us loops and tricks. You’ll want to hang onto your hat when you ride our mechanical bull.\nOur Big Night is a trail blazer. You’ll want to hold onto your shirt in our Casino. And you’ll want to spend a whole lotta loot in our Silent Auction Roundup and Gold Rush Raffle.\nGrab your partner\, come with a posse of pals\, or on your own ride. Every last one of you is welcome here!\nVisit https://jccpgh.org/blog/giddy-yall-time-big-night/ for more information URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/jcc-big-night/ CATEGORIES:entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180302T192304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T192304Z UID:54470-1520330400-1520337600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Caregiver's Aging Mastery Program DESCRIPTION:title: Caregiver’s Aging Mastery Program\ndescription: Learn the art of staying healthy and happy on your healthy aging journey\nin this 12-part course. Curriculum includes:\n1.Caregiver Perspectives on Aging Mastery®\n2. Navigating Longer Lives: The Basics of Aging Mastery®\n3. Exercise and You\n4. Sleep\n5. Healthy Eating and Hydration\n6. Financial Fitness\n7. Advance Planning\n8. Healthy Relationships\n9. Medication Management\n10. Community Engagement\n11. Falls Prevention\n12. Caregiver Playbook: Planning\, Connecting and Doing\n March 6-April 17\nTuesdays • 10 AM-NOON • Room 307\nstart-date: 2018-03-06\nstart time: 10:00 AM – NOON\nend date: 2018-04-17\nend time: 10:00 AM – NOON\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Weekly\nevent address: 5738 Forbes Ave\nPittsburgh Pa 15217\nevent organizer: JCC of Greater Pittsburgh\nevent website: https://jccpgh.org\nevent cost: Register by March 1 – $45 URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/caregivers-aging-mastery-program/2018-03-06/ CATEGORIES:education,health care,Seniors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T213000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180307T193247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T193247Z UID:55046-1521486000-1521495000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Faithful Responses to Gun Violence: Pittsburgh Conversations DESCRIPTION:Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania\, the Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh\, and the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh announce an interfaith evening of inspiration and conversation with neighbors\, clergy\, public officials and those impacted by gun violence.\nOpen to people of all faiths and hope no matter your background.\n●Find common ground through the teachings of our faith traditions\n●Hear first-person stories and expert testimonies\n●Listen to your neighbors and share your perspectives through Table Talk\n●Connect and get involved in local organizations working to decrease the impact of gun violence in our neighborhoods \nMonday\, March 19\, 2018\n7:00 – 9:30 PM\nJewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh Katz Auditorium \nConfirmed Speakers as of 3/1/18:\nRev. Tim Smith\, Center of Life\, Hazelwood\nRev. Doug Patterson\, Smithfield United Church of Christ\, Downtown Rabbi Jamie Gibson\, Temple Sinai\, Squirrel Hill\nDirector Karen Hacker\, Allegheny County Health Department\nRep. Dan Frankel\, 23rd Legislative District PA\nMore speakers and tabling organizations to be announced.\nRSVP by March 16 at www.casp.org/gunviolence\nFor more information:\nRev. Liddy Barlow\, CASP\, lbarlow@casp.org Rabbi Ron Symons\, JCC\, rsymons@jccpgh.org Josh Sayles\, CRC\, jsayles@jfedpgh.org URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/faithful-responses-to-gun-violence-pittsburgh-conversations/ CATEGORIES:Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180312T205035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T205035Z UID:55233-1521574200-1521579600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Social Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Night Social Club will hold its inaugural event\, a wine and cheese party\, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 204 of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh in Squirrel Hill. There is a $5 charge.\nUnattached men and women ages 55-70 looking to participate in a variety of social events and meet new people are welcome.\nTo RSVP and for more information\, contact Debbie Marcus at 412-339-5405. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/tuesday-night-social-club/ CATEGORIES:entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T000000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180423T153007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T153007Z UID:56683-1526256000-1526601600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Grantsmanship Training Program DESCRIPTION:Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh will co-host a Grantsmanship Training Program the week of May 14-18\, 2018.\nThe Grantsmanship Center’s 5-day program is beneficial\, with a proven record of improving the ability to win grants. Thousands of professionals who’ve completed this training have had outstanding success in winning grants\, and they attribute that success largely to this training. Participants will practice using The Grantsmanship Center’s groundbreaking approach to planning programs and writing grant proposals– an approach so powerful and effective it’s been adopted by scores of other organizations.\nParticipants will leave with a wealth of useful\, up-to-date\, practical information. The textbook\, Program Planning & Proposal Writing\, is highly recommended for this training and will be referenced during class. The book can be purchased at the time of registration.\nTo ensure personal attention\, registration is limited to 30 participants. Tuition for this training is $1\,095. There are also a limited number of half-scholarships available for qualified organizations. Alumni may qualify for special discounts.\nThe training will be held in the Jewish Life department of the JCC\, 5738 Darlington Road\, Pittsburgh PA 15217. To register for the Grantsmanship Training Program\, to get more information\, or to apply for a partial scholarship\, contact The Grantsmanship Center at (800) 421-9512 or www.tgci.com or registrar@tgci.com. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/grantsmanship-training-program/ CATEGORIES:education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T153000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180423T155711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T155711Z UID:56690-1526994000-1527003000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Better Choices\, Better Health Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, Squirrel Hill\, is hosting the workshop Better Choices\, Better Health six consecutive Tuesdays\, May 22 – June 26\, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 202. The workshop is free.\nThis is a wonderful program that has benefited many adults. The workshops are informative\, fun and interactive. In the workshop\, participants will be together with people with similar conditions and concerns and will make new friends.\nParticipants will actively be a part of:\nBrainstorming on key topics;\nMaking a Weekly Action Plan on a goal that is important to YOU;\nFeedback and Problem Solving in which you report how you did in meeting your goal. \nEngaging activities designed to help learning include:\nDistraction techniques to help manage pain;\nBetter breathing techniques and ways to avoid shortness of breath;\nRelaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation;\nWhat level of exercise intensity is right for you;\nSome guidelines about healthy eating;\nHow to communicate more effectively;\nHow to make future plans for health care;\nHow to evaluate new treatment options;\nThe power of positive thinking. \nAll workshop participants receive the companion book\, “Living a Healthy Life with a Chronic Condition.”\nLight refreshments are provided throughout\, with a graduation celebration at the end! \nPlease call Amy Gold at 412-697-3528 to sign up today. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/better-choices-better-health-workshop/2018-05-22/ CATEGORIES:health care END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180812T211815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180812T212949Z UID:60138-1535569200-1535569200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women DESCRIPTION:title: Free movie: Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women\ndescription: Meet six of the greatest female comic performers of the last century — Molly Picon\, Fanny Brice\, Sophie Tucker\, Joan Rivers\, Gilda Radner and Wendy Wasserstein — through interviews with experts\, scholars and entertainers and rare film and television clips. \nFree popcorn and soda. \nCritics say\, “This is a seriously funny film… Rich in entertainment history…”\n— JewishBoston.com\n“Empowering\, side-splitting laughs …” — Kansas City Jewish Chronicle \nFor tickets: www.southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org\nstart-date: 2018-08-29\nstart time: 7 pm (doors open at 6:30)\nend date: 2018-08-29\nend time:\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: —\nevent address: Hollywood Theater\n1449 Potomac Avenue\, Dormont\n(free on-street parking after 6 pm)\nevent organizer: Congregation Ahavath Achim (The Carnegie Shul) in cooperation with South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh and co-sponsors Congregation Beth El\, Hadassah\, the JCC and Temple Emanuel\nevent website:\nevent cost: Free URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/making-trouble-three-generations-of-funny-jewish-women/ CATEGORIES:entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180820T175850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T175850Z UID:60333-1535657400-1535657400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing DESCRIPTION:title: Israeli Dancing\ndescription: Israeli Dancing at the Squirrel Hill JCC every Thursday\, except holidays. Beginners of all ages welcome with a special teaching session 7:30 – 8. Open dancing follows until the JCC closes. $3/person\, $2/students.\nstart-date: 2018-08-30\nstart time: 7:30 PM\nend date:\nend time: 10:00 PM\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Weekly\nevent address: Squirrel Hill JCC Kaufman Dance Studio\n5738 Forbes Avenue\nevent organizer: Lynn Berman\nevent website:\nevent cost: $3/$2 students URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/israeli-dancing/2018-08-30/ CATEGORIES:Israeli dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T183000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180817T185931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T185931Z UID:60310-1536258600-1536258600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh annual meeting DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Katz Performing Arts Center\, Robinson Building. The meeting is free and open to the community. The meeting will be followed by the screening of “Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.” Call 412-521-8010 for more information. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/jewish-community-center-of-greater-pittsburgh-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T000000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180824T162138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T170402Z UID:60604-1536537600-1536537600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:High Holidays of Hope DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh\, Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement\, is hosting High Holidays of Hope. The Rosh Hashanah program is free and open to everyone\, no matter membership or faith\, and will be held in JCC Katz Performing Arts Center\, 5738 Darlington Road\, Squirrel Hill. RSVPs are requested. Contact Rabbi Ron Symons at rsymons@jccpgh.org\, 412-697-3235 or visit\ntinyurl.com/jccpghrh for more information\, the schedule and to RSVP. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/high-holidays-of-hope/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T100000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180829T152135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T152135Z UID:60630-1537092000-1537092000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Senior Social Group DESCRIPTION:The Senior Social Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 202 of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. Individuals meet to socialize in a warm and friendly environment. “This Is Pittsburgh\,” a stimulating audio-visual program to celebrate Pittsburgh\, will be presented by Bob Cahalan. Contact Deborah Marcus at dmarcus@jccpgh.org for more information. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/senior-social-group/ CATEGORIES:Active Adults Club,Program,Seniors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T173000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180813T125611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T131808Z UID:60155-1537113600-1537119000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Mega Challah Bake 4Kids DESCRIPTION:Mega Challah Bake 4Kids at the South Hills JCC 345 Kane Blvd. September 16th at 4:00PM-5:30PM. The holiday program will feature a “Build-a-Torah” workshop.\nRSVP online at www.chabadsh.com.\nFor more information contact 412.344.2424 or mussie@chabadsh.com \nRegister & Pay Before September 2nd $5/kid\nAfter September 2nd $8/Kid\nA Project of: Chabad of the South Hills Co-Sponsors: JCC & PJ Library URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/mega-challah-bake-4kids-2/ CATEGORIES:Children,congregations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T000000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180824T162431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T170544Z UID:60607-1537315200-1537315200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:High Holidays of Hope DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh\, Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement\, is hosting High Holidays of Hope. The Yom Kippur program is free and open to everyone\, no matter membership or faith\, and will be held in JCC Katz Performing Arts Center\, 5738 Darlington Road\, Squirrel Hill. RSVPs are requested. Contact Rabbi Ron Symons at rsymons@jccpgh.org\, 412-697-3235 or visit\ntinyurl.com/jccpghyk for more information\, the schedule and to RSVP. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/high-holidays-of-hope-2/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20181204T143600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T143600Z UID:63631-1544122800-1544130000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Environmental Concerns of the Petrochemical and Regional Gas Industry Buildout DESCRIPTION:Environmental Concerns of the Petrochemical and Gas Industry Buildout in our Region – A Public Forum at the JCC with Elected Officials\nThe Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement invites regional residents to a conversation with elected officials about environmental and climate concerns of the regional buildout of the petrochemical industry. Local leaders and grass root organizers will share information on efforts to combat climate change and protect our health\, our water and our air. \nProtecting Our Communities: Environmental Challenges From Fossil Fuel Extraction in Pennsylvania will be held Thursday\, December 6\, 2018\, from 7 to 9 p.m.\, at the JCC\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, Squirrel Hill. \nThe evening will serve as an opportunity for elected leaders to share perspectives about their support of environmental initiatives and legislation and to invite public support their efforts\, says Rabbi Ron Symons\, Senior Director of Jewish Life\, JCC of Greater Pittsburgh. County Executive Richard Fitzgerald\, State Senator and Minority Leader\, Jay Costa\, State Rep. Dan Frankel\, County Councilman Paul Klein\, City Councilors Corey O’Connor and Erika Strassburger and State Rep. Summer Lee will be among those speaking at this event. \n“Our gathering is essential as we consider the implications of fossil fuel extraction on the health and well-being of our neighbors\,” says Rabbi Symons. “We are thrilled to bring together elected officials\, community leaders and neighbors in a deep conversation about these important matters.” \nThe program will provide useful information on regional issues relating to climate change and the environment as well as the rising social movement responses to these challenges. Environmental leaders Matt Mehalik\, Executive Director\, Breathe Project\, Doug Shields of Food & Water Watch\, Joanne Martin of Reimagine Beaver County and Forest Hills Member of Council\, Patty DeMarco\, will share insights and invite discussion. \nMore than 27 environmental organizations will be present for discussions at information tables at this event in order to encourage further public involvement. \n“Climate change is the singular most important issue of our time\,” says Sen. Jay Costa. “If our federal government will not take up the challenge\, then we have to try to do something ourselves in Pennsylvania. This meeting will highlight successful environmental initiatives\, update the public about legislation and discuss regional issues\, an important step towards a sustainable future.” \nThe media and the public are invited to attend. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/environmental-concerns-of-the-petrochemical-and-regional-gas-industry-buildout/ CATEGORIES:Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190104T000000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20190102T192348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T174539Z UID:63825-1546473600-1546560000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:JCC partners with Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Therapy Program DESCRIPTION:Thursday January 3rd from 1pm to 4:45pm and 7pm-9:15pm\nFriday\, January 4th from 7am to 1pm \nThe Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (JCC) is pleased to announce a partnership with fashion icon Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation. On January 3rd and 4th\, the Foundation will send its New York City-based Urban Zen Integrative Therapy instructors (UZITs) to Squirrel Hill to support the community as it continues to heal following October’s shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue.\nWhile on site at the JCC\, UZITs will provide treatments to complement traditional physical and mental health treatments and relieve symptoms of trauma\, pain\, anxiety\, insomnia\, sadness\, and exhaustion through yoga therapy\, meditation\, Reiki\, and the use of essential oils. Sessions for victims and their families\, first responders\, rabbis and their congregations\, service providers\, professional staff of local Jewish agencies and the general public will focus on reflection\, connection\, and rebuilding.\n“We are so grateful for the outpouring of love and support as we continue to recover from the horrific tragedy that devastated our community\,” said Jason Kunzman\, Chief Program Officer at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. “Right now\, we are intent on encouraging peace and healing for all who need it.”\nFounded by Donna Karan in 2007\, the Urban Zen Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring change in the areas of health and well-being\, education and preservation of culture. As one of several initiatives\, UZIT’s mission is to change the present healthcare paradigm by developing holistic treatments and support for patients\, loved ones and their caregivers.\n“We created the Urban Zen Foundation to quickly deploy resources to anyone in need\, providing support after emergencies like this one as well as to address longstanding health and wellness issues in society\,” Donna Karan said. “Like the rest of the country\, this atrocious incident shocked our entire team. We knew we had to assist those affected and preserve our culture through healing while providing education that dispels hate.”\n“The Urban Zen Integrated Therapy program was designed to put the ‘calm in the chaos’ and has been implemented in healthcare facilities around the country with incredible results. It is an honor to be welcomed by institutions and to supplement care with time-tested treatment modalities that have been used for thousands of years\,” said Menna Olvera Feder\, Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program Director. \nContact Jason Stowell jstowell@jccpgh.org for more information. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/jcc-partners-with-donna-karans-urban-zen-therapy-program/ CATEGORIES:health care END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20181226T215920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T215920Z UID:63765-1546768800-1546776000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Senior Social Group DESCRIPTION:The Senior Social Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh in Room 202. The discussion will be on Living in Russia. Join this welcoming group to socialize and make friends. There is no charge. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/senior-social-group-4/ CATEGORIES:Program,Seniors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20190125T211815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T211815Z UID:64362-1548604800-1548604800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:“Won’t You Be My Neighbor” DESCRIPTION:The community is invited for a movie\, conversation and Zeke’s Coffee Bar at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh\, Levinson Hall\, at 4 p.m. for the screening of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor\,” a documentary about the life and legacy of Fred Rogers. This is the first in a series of Movies We Have to Talk About\, an initiative of the JCC’s Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement. Parents are welcome to bring children who will be engaged in the movie. RSVP requested at tinyurl.com/wontyoubemy. Call 412-339-5416 for more information. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/ CATEGORIES:entertainment,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20190111T200200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T200200Z UID:64013-1548604800-1548604800@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:JCC Hosts Mister Rogers Film DESCRIPTION:The community is invited for a movie\, conversation and Zeke’s Coffee Bar at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh\, Levinson Hall\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, Squirrel Hill\, on Sunday\, January 27\, beginning at 4 pm.\n“Won’t You Be My Neighbor\,” a documentary about the life and legacy of Fred Rogers\, will be screened.\nThe event is the first in a series of Movies We Have to Talk About\, an initiative of the JCC’s Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement.\nParents welcome to bring children who will be engaged in the movie.\nRSVP requested at tinyurl.com/wontyoubemy.\nFor more information\, please call 412-339-5416. URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/jcc-hosts-mister-rogers-film/ CATEGORIES:entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20180724T194432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T194504Z UID:59566-1551555000-1551555000@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Jewish Community Center Big Night DESCRIPTION: URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/jewish-community-center-big-night/ CATEGORIES:entertainment,fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T143000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20190222T201824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T203051Z UID:64797-1551877200-1555511400@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Caregiver's Aging Mastery Program DESCRIPTION:title: Caregiver’s Aging Mastery Program\ndescription: Caregivers Aging Mastery Program\nMarch 6-April 17\nWednesdays • 1-2:30 PM\n7 Sessions\nThe Second Floor Meeting Room – Robinson Building \nThis program is not only for caregiver’s it is for everyone who wants to learn more about the need to care for the caregiver – you by focusing on the health and wellness areas in the Aging Mastery Program. \nOpen to the community\n$70 Register by March 1\nContact Marsha Mullen to register: 412-339-5415 or mmullen@jccpgh.org \nCurriculum \nLearn the art of staying healthy and happy on your caregiving journey\n1. Caregiver Perspectives on Aging Mastery®\n2. Navigating Longer Lives: The Basics of Aging Mastery®\n3. Exercise and You\n4. Sleep\n5. Healthy Eating and Hydration\n6. Financial Fitness\n7. Advance Planning\n8. Healthy Relationships\n9. Medication Management\n10. Community Engagement\n11. Falls Prevention\n12. Caregiver Playbook: Planning\, Connecting and Doing\nstart-date: 2019-03-06\nstart time: 1:00 PM\nend date: 2019-04-17\nend time: 2:30 PM\nall-day event:\nrecurring event: Weekly\nevent address: 5738 Darlington Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\nevent organizer: JCC of Greater Pittsburgh\nevent website: https://jccpgh.org/\nevent cost: $70 for seven weeks URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/caregivers-aging-mastery-program-2/2019-03-06/ CATEGORIES:education,Program,Seniors,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T000000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20190305T144626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T144626Z UID:64990-1556409600-1556409600@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health DESCRIPTION:A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health\nat the JCC in Squirrel Hill\, Sunday\, April 28\nIn an August 2017 report\, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that serious depression is worsening in teens\, especially girls\, and the suicide rate among girls reached a 40-year high in 2015. In December 2017\, Harold Koplewicz\, founding President of The Child Mind Institute reported\, “Child and adolescent mental health disorders are the most common illnesses that children will experience under the age of 18.”\nThere is a growing body of research that indicates a strong correlation between abrupt shifts in teen behaviors and emotional states\, and the growing prevalence of internet-based\, handheld devices and social media.\nIs social media posing a risk to your teen’s mental health?\nSocial media has dramatically changed the way we communicate and socialize\, and today’s children and teens may be missing out on the development of important social skills when they spend the majority of their time on screen.\nUnderstanding how this new world of social media impacts our children is an evolving topic. Please join us on Sunday\, April 28\, from 4 to 6 pm at the JCC in Squirrel Hill\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, for “A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health” with Dr. Jean Twenge\, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University and author of\, “IGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious\, More Tolerant\, Less Happy and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood.”\nTwenge\, who frequently gives talks and seminars on teaching and working with today’s young generation based on a dataset of 11 million young people\, has been featured on the Today Show\, Good Morning America\, NPR and many other media outlets speaking on this topic.\nShe will speak about the mental health effects on teens being addicted to their smart phones and social media\, a topic that is so relevant and will reflect\, for example\, on the necessity and benefits of the JCC’s Emma Kaufmann Camp’s screen-free policy.\nFollowing Jean’s talk\, we will have a panel discussion with a variety of local experts to more fully explore the teen mental health crisis within our community and what parents can do to most effectively help their children navigate an increasingly complex and challenging time.\nFor more information\, please contact Rachael Speck 412-697-3539\nTo RSVP: https://jccpgh.formstack.com/forms/community_conversation URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/a-community-conversation-on-teen-mental-health/ CATEGORIES:Health,Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T003255 CREATED:20190416T162738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T162738Z UID:65843-1557232200-1560265200@jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com SUMMARY:Better Choices\, Better Health at the JCC DESCRIPTION:Come join a workshop called Better Choices\, Better Health at the JCC – Squirrel Hill \nWhen: Six consecutive Tuesdays\, May 7 – June 11\, 2019\nTime: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Room 202) \nPlease call Amy Gold at (412) 697-3528 to sign up today! \nThis is a wonderful program that has benefited many adults. The workshops are informative\, fun\, and interactive. By joining the workshop\, you’ll be together with people with similar conditions and concerns as you\, and you’ll make new friends. \nYou will actively participate in:\n• Brainstorming on key topics;\n• Making a Weekly Action Plan on a goal that is important to YOU;\n• Feedback and Problem Solving in which you report how you did in meeting your goal.\nYou’ll do engaging activities designed to help you learn–\n• Distraction techniques to help manage pain;\n• Better breathing techniques and ways to avoid shortness of breath;\n• Relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation;\n• What level of exercise intensity is right for you;\n• Some guidelines about healthy eating;\n• How to communicate more effectively;\n• How to make future plans for health care;\n• How to evaluate new treatment options;\n• The power of positive thinking. \nAll workshop participants get the companion book\, “Living a Healthy Life with a Chronic Condition”.\nLight refreshments are provided throughout\, with a graduation celebration at the end! URL:https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/event/better-choices-better-health-at-the-jcc/2019-05-07/ CATEGORIES:education,Health END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR