Week of Events
Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing
Jewish Family and Community Services presents Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing, a free weekly gathering for anyone suffering the aftermath of the trauma of Oct. 27. Offered by Amy Lohr, LCSW, integrative psychotherapist, at the 10.27 Healing Partnership (2nd floor of the Squirrel Hill JCC, 5738 Forbes Ave. at 4 p.m.
Night of Grief and Mystery featuring Stephen Jenkinson
Night of Grief and Mystery featuring Stephen Jenkinson
Revered author and spiritual activist Stephen Jenkinson with acclaimed musician Gregory Hoskins and his band come to Pittsburgh for one night only. Part concert, part storytelling, part performance, all ceremony. It will rattle things loose and break your heart, it will make you whole and give you a new appreciation for what it means to […]
They Played for Their Lives Film Screening and Lecture
They Played for Their Lives Film Screening and Lecture
Classrooms Without Borders is excited to bring Dr. Nurit Jugend and her film, “They Played for Their Lives”, to Pittsburgh. Jugend is an Israeli composer and music lecturer at Stanford University. She produced the powerful 50-minute documentary about Jewish musicians whose lives were saved in the Holocaust by playing music. The documentary follows the story […]
Tree of Life: A Concert for Peace and Unity Rebroadcast
Tree of Life: A Concert for Peace and Unity Rebroadcast
WQED commemorates one year since the Tree of Life massacre, rebroadcasting the "Tree of Life: A Concert for Peace and Unity." Presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the concert honored the synagogue victims and first responders. The program will air nationally on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. and re-air on Sunday, Oct. 27 at […]
Seniors in the Sukkah Luncheon at Chabad of the South Hills
Seniors in the Sukkah Luncheon at Chabad of the South Hills
Chabad fo the South Hills presents "Seniors in the Sukkah" luncheon. Jewish Music and Meditation, delicious lunch and a chance to shake the Lulav and Etrog. $5 suggested donation, wheelchair accessible. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, call 412-278-2658.
Seniors in the Sukkah luncheon
Seniors in the Sukkah luncheon
Enjoy Jewish music and meditation, a delicious lunch and a chance to shake the Luluv and Etrog at Chabad of the South Hills. $5 suggested donation wheelchair accessible. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 412-278-2658.
Squirrel Hill AARP Meeting
Squirrel Hill AARP Meeting
The Squirrel Hill AARP chapter will hold their October 16 meeting at Rodef Shalom Synagogue (4905 Fifth Ave.) at 1 p.m. All seniors are invited. Speaker Christine Sadowsky Trembulak, insurance professional, will discuss changes in the 2020 Medicare program along with various local plans available to all senior Pittsburghers. She asks you to bring your […]
Parenting in Today’s Challenging Times
Parenting in Today’s Challenging Times
Professionals from the 10.27 Healing Partnership, Pittsburgh's Resiliency Center, will foster conversation and support parents as they share and learn from one another. This adult-only program is FREE and open to the community. Space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/PghParentingToday19
Salads in the Sukkah Ladies Night
Salads in the Sukkah Ladies Night
Special guest speaker, local author Sudan Sofyav will give a presentation on how Joy Breaks All Boundaries. Chabad of the South Hills, 7:30 p.m. RSVP to Batya@chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424. No charge
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget
Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh at 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Learning Lawn (4200 Fifth Ave.) for the opening of Luigi Toscano’s latest iteration of Lest We Forget. This internationally renowned exhibit that has traveled from Berlin to New York City is coming to the University of Pittsburgh campus this October. To learn […]
Parenting in Today’s Challenging Times
Parenting in Today’s Challenging Times
Professionals from the 10.27 Healing Partnership, Pittsburgh's Resiliency Center, will foster conversation and support parents as they share and learn from one another. This adult-only program is FREE and open to the community. Space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/PghParentingToday19
They Played for Their Lives South Hills Screening
They Played for Their Lives South Hills Screening
They Played For Their Lives description: South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, in partnership with Classrooms Without Borders, presents "They Played for Their Lives," a powerful 50-minute documentary about eight Jewish musicians whose lives were saved in the Holocaust by playing music. Following the screening, there will be a discussion and Q&A with Dr. Nurit Jugend, the […]
Young Adult Wine & Wisdom in the Sukkah
Young Adult Wine & Wisdom in the Sukkah
Join other Pittsburgh Jewish young adults and enjoy an evening in the Beth Shalom Sukkah from 8-9:30 p.m. at Young Adult Wine & Wisdom in the Sukkah. Sip wine and share some words. Non-alcoholic beverages and nosh will be available. Visit jewishpgh.org/event/young-adult-wine-wisdom to register for this free event.
Rodef Shalom Brotherhood Flu Shot Clinic
Rodef Shalom Brotherhood Flu Shot Clinic
Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, is partnering with Rite Aid Pharmacy to offer two flu shot clinics that are open to the public. Please RSVP so the pharmacist can bring an adequate supply of vaccines. Please complete the screening questionnaire and consent form at rodefshalom.org/rsvp and bring the completed form to the clinic to […]
S.T.E.A.M. Senses of Sukkot
S.T.E.A.M. Senses of Sukkot
children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to join Community Day School and PJ Library Pittsburgh as we explore the beauty of Sukkot through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) at this fun and engaging event. Participants will explore the gooey insides of deconstructed gourds, navigate a hay maze, create and share a […]