Semer Ensemble Klezmer Concert Direct from Berlin Bringing Jewish Music Back From the Ashes of Kristallnacht The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and the Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh are pleased to share this important artistic and social justice program with the community. When: Saturday, November […]
From: title: Kristallnacht Remembrance: The Art and Resiliency of the Human Spirit description: On this night, Duquesne University and CWB come together to support a multimedia performance exploring the powerful response of artists and musicians to oppression, featuring The Jüdische Kulturbund Project. The Jüdische Kulturbund Project explores heroic stands for artistic freedom and response to […]
title: Generations Speaker Series: Lynne Ravas and Alison Brown Karabin description: For the fourth talk in our ongoing Generations Speaker Series, Lynne will share one child’s experience in a Jewish orphanage in Germany during Kristallnacht. Alison will tell the story of her Grandmother’s survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Volary death march. This event is free […]
"The Children of Willesden Lane," a Commemoration in Honor of the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Monday, November 12, 7pm-9pm at Byham Theater (101 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) Following sold-out theatrical runs in London, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Grammy nominated American concert pianist, author, and radio host Mona Golabek comes to Pittsburgh’s Byham […]
Erwin Schwager photo title: Recovered Memories description: Gary and Diane Schwager will present over 50 letters and photos exchanged between their family members desperately trying to leave Germany and their final destinations. Evening includes Havdalah service and candle lighting. Light refreshments will be served. start-date: 2018-11-17 start time: 7:00 p.m.. end date: 2018-11-17 end time: […]
title: Postcard from Germany Rabbi Jamie Gibson description: Rabbi Jamie Gibson will share highlights and reflections from his trip to Berlin for the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Come join us for Shabbat Se’udah Ha-Shli-Sheet. The evening will conclude with Havdalah. Free and open to the public. Questions? Contact Nancy Conaway at (412) 421-9715 ext. 115 […]
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s Generations Speaker Series will be held at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of the South Hills, 345 Kane Blvd. Lynne Ravas will share one child’s experience in a Jewish orphanage in Germany during Kristallnacht. The program is free and open to the community, sponsored by Sylvia & Martin […]