Join Rodef Shalom (4905 Fifth Avenue) for Urban Art: A Discussion as architect Kent Bloomer talks about his unconventional sculpture designed for the entrance to Freehof Hall. The fee to attend is $10.00 (Congregation members $5.00). A reception follows. For more information, call 421.621.6566 x140.

Beth El Congregation of the South Hills welcomes Peter Dinardo who will discuss free speech. Begins with a wine & cheese reception. $5 Visit https://bethelcong.org/events/current-events/2019-09-16/ for more information and to RSVP or call 412-561-1168.

The Squirrel Hill AARP will hold their first fall public meeting at 1 p.m. The open meeting will be in the Rodef Shalom Synagogue’s (4905 Fifth Ave.) Falk Library. Handwriting analyst Michelle Dresbold will share her experiences in multiple trials and will discuss different handwriting styles and what they can reveal about a person’s personality. […]

Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David will discuss lead a book discussion of two novels by Mitch Albom, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and the sequel "The Next Person you meet in Heaven." The discussion will take place from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the gallery […]

Join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills for “Drag Queen Bingo.” Doors open at 6 p.m. $20 per person, includes bingo and show. Food, drinks, and raffles available for purchase. Visit www.dragqueenparties.com for tickets.

The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Resistance and Resilience: Surviving the Nazis in Amsterdam at 7 p.m. Author Hedrika de Vries will share segments from her memoir “When A Toy Dog Became a Wolf and the Moon Broke Curfew” reflecting on a young girl’s memories of Nazi oppression during WWII Amsterdam for today’s world. To […]

Join Congregation Beth Shalom for their Community Selihot 5780 celebration beginning with minhah at 7 p.m. The community Selihot event starts immediately following Havdalah. Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming

It’s a musical Selichot! Join Beth El Congregation and Temple Emanuel of South Hills for a South Hills Community Musical Selichot and Havdalah Service. The evening starts with dessert at 7 p.m. followed by services.

Conquer the unknown at the Steel City Showdown: Beast of the Burgh, 3-5 mile obstacle challenge through the JCC of Pittsburgh's 100+ acre Henry Kaufmann Family Park woods. $55 for 9-9:45 am heats; $50 for all other heats; $25 for kids race. Visit www.active.com/monroeville-pa/running/distance-running-races/steel-city-showdown-2019 for more information and to register.

The Jewish Community Foundation presents the 2019 Fall Forum featuring Dr. Erica Brown in conversation with Rabbi Danny Schiff on Leading Issues in Contemporary Jewish Life at Rodef Shalom Congregation. Featuring the presentation of the 2019 Gift of Consequence Award to Sandy and Larry Rosen. Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by the program at […]

Kids will get a fresh start to the year by visiting each stand at the Rosh Hashanah Farmers Market at the South Hills JCC. as they go from booth to booth, they’ll explore the holiday’s culinary themes with unique recipes—round artisan challah, apple mocktails, carrot cake pops, and a holiday fruit salad. At each booth, […]