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.
First Mondays with Rabbi Alex
First Mondays with Rabbi Alex
Jack Mostow presents “RoboTutor: $1 Million Finalist in the Global Learning XPRIZE competition” at First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum. All First Monday events begin with lunch at 11:30 a.m. $6 To RSVP, call 412-561-1168.
A Look Back with Barry Rudel
A Look Back with Barry Rudel
Barry Rudel presents "A Look Back," reflecting on the Johnston Jewish community and downtown business district at Gallery on Gazebo (140 Gazebo Place, Johnston, PA 15901) at 7 p.m. The gallery exhibit includes presentation boards from Beth Shalom. Free. for more information visit galleryongazebo.org.
A Social and Psychological Response to the Tree of Life Shooting
A Social and Psychological Response to the Tree of Life Shooting
Stronger Together... Healing the Divide: A Social and Psychological Response to the Tree of Life Shooting will provide a psychological and social response to our recent communal tragedy. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Haidt. Dr. Haidt’s research into Moral Foundations Theory demonstrates how the roots of societal divide reside in the human psyche. […]
Partisans To Pittsburgh
Partisans To Pittsburgh
Moshe Baran, joined a partisan resistance group during World War II and helped smuggle gun parts into the ghetto. The 98-year-old grandfather of six continues to speak about his experiences, bringing stories of the Jewish resistance and resilience to all. Join Moshe as he shares his life experience as a partisan and his journey from […]
Wednesday Night Adult Education at Temple Emanuel of South Hills
Wednesday Night Adult Education at Temple Emanuel of South Hills
Temple Emanuel is excited to add a Wednesday Night Adult Education series to their educational offerings. Sign up for a three-week class on a topic of particular interest, or string together multiple series for a refresher or introductory course on Jewish tradition. No cost is involved. All class will be on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm, at […]
2019 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture Series Presents David Finegold
2019 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture Series Presents David Finegold
Dr. David Finegold joins Rodef Shalom Congregation to discuss "The Changing Higher Education Landscape: The Next Chapter in Chatham’s 150-Year Journey," a conversation about the University’s efforts to create a larger and more attractive community for Jewish students. Dr. Finegold has more than 30 years of experience in higher education. In March 2016, he was […]
Conflict Resolution Day
Conflict Resolution Day
TThe Mediation Council of Western PA presents Conflict Resolution Day on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh's Levinson Hall (5738 Forbes Ave). The event will honor the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh and Brian Schreiber, 2019 Conflict Resolution Day joint recipients, for their actions of healing and reconciliation […]
“Ben-Gurion Epilogue” Screening
“Ben-Gurion Epilogue” Screening
Congregation Beth Shalom, Derekh and the American Associates Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invite you to attend a special screening of "Ben-Gurion Epilogue" on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at Congregation (5915 Beacon Street). Light refreshments served. RSVP to Claire Winick at winickc@aabgu.org or 215-884-4510.
An Evening of Celebration with Robbi Moshe Bryski
An Evening of Celebration with Robbi Moshe Bryski
Chabad of Squirrel Hill invites you to attend An Evening of Celebration with Rabbi Moshe Bryski on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Chabad of Squirrel Hill (1700 Beechwood Blvd.) at 7 p.m. The evening includes a wine & cheese reception and presentation of the Community Lamplighter Award. Covert: $50. Visit chabadpgh.com to make a reservation.
Pittsburgh Vegan Expo & Convention
Pittsburgh Vegan Expo & Convention
Watch dances, admire vegan gingerbread houses and taste vegan foods from across the Pittsburgh are with Moishe House at the Pittsburgh Vegan Expo and Convention beginning at noon at the Monroeville Convention Center (meet at Moishe House for rides.) Moishe House will cover admission costs. For more information, visit faceboook.com/events/245248259576943. Moishe House events are intended […]
The Bible Players Comedy Show
The Bible Players Comedy Show
Join Temple Ohav Shalom as they host The Bible Players in honor of the 50th year of the congregation. Event is open to the entire community. We begin with Havdalah and dessert and then continue with an exciting and hilarious Jewish-infused comedy and improv show! Tickets are only $18. The show begins at 7 p.m. […]
Commemorating the 81st Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Commemorating the 81st Anniversary of Kristallnacht
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Etty, the one-woman play based on the diaries and letters of Etty Hillesum and adapted and performed by Susan Stein. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall (4400 Forbes Ave.), Commemorating the 81st Anniversary of Kristallnacht. The play will be followed by […]
Havdalla and Movie Night: When The Smoke Clears
Havdalla and Movie Night: When The Smoke Clears
Join Chabad of Monroeville (2715 Mosside Blvd.) for Havdalla and Movie Night: "When The Smoke Clears!" Light refreshments will be served. $5. To register, visit jewishmonroeville.com/movienight.
Antisemitism, Hate and Social Responsibility conference
Antisemitism, Hate and Social Responsibility conference
In commemoration of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, Classrooms Without Borders is organizing a conference titled Antisemitism, Hate and Social Responsibility, to take place at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave., from 1-5 p.m. on Nov. 10-11, 2019. The conference will feature lectures by renowned scholars and workshops that will equip teachers […]