Week of Events
ZOA Israel Scholarship Program
The Zionist Organization of America: Pittsburgh Israel Scholarship Program, now in its 58th year, is accepting applications Jan. 3 through Feb. 29, 2020. The program is designed to encourage student participation on approved educational trips to Israel. Up to three ZOA Scholarships, $1,000 each, are available to students who will be visiting Israel on a […]
First Mondays with Rabbi Alex
First Mondays with Rabbi Alex
Beth El Congregation will host First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum, its monthly lunch program featuring the Banjo All Stars. This group has been entertaining Western Pennsylvania for 25 years. Enjoy toe-tapping tunes, sing-a-longs and period dance music. Lunch begins at 11:30 am and the program starts at 12:00 pm. Please call 412-561-1168 to make […]
United Way free tax prep info. session Evening
United Way free tax prep info. session Evening
Serve as a volunteer tax preparer this 2020 tax season! United Way’s Free Tax Prep volunteers help ensure that low-income, working families receive high-quality tax assistance. Volunteers will be trained and certified to meet the needs of those we serve. CPE, CLE, and CE credits are available for CPAs, tax attorneys, and registered agents/paid preparers. […]
Community WellTalk
Community WellTalk
Please join us for, Community WellTalk, an introduction to the 10.27 Healing Partnership and presentations by local wellness practitioners about their practice and healing services. There will be time to both learn something new about different healing practices and get a chance to meet a variety of practitioners. The event will be hosted at JCC […]
Blanket Fort and Movie Night at Moishe House
Blanket Fort and Movie Night at Moishe House
Come start off the new year with a Blanket Fort and Movie Night at Moishe House. Bring your best fort-building supplies, we will provide the snacks and movie! Moishe House events are intended for young adults, ages 22 - 32. Please message a resident or the page for the address!
Young Adult Division’s Ladies’ Night Out
Young Adult Division’s Ladies’ Night Out
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Young Adult Division for Ladies' Night Out. Make kokedama, a form of Japanese garden art. Sip some wine and enjoy a relaxing evening creating a beautiful accent for your home or office! $25 includes kokedama making, wine and snacks! 7 p.m. 5135 Penn Avenue. For more information and […]
Journey On Thin Ice
Journey On Thin Ice
Join Chabad of Monroeville for Journey on Thin Ice: Life Doesn't Always Turn Out How You Plan, Sometimes It Turns Out Better. Author Mor Greenberg shares her story as an international figure skater who found a deeper sense of purpose after a chance encounter at a Chabad Center. Greenberg is the author of the blog […]
“Why Is It Always The Jews?” Featuring Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
“Why Is It Always The Jews?” Featuring Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Rodef Shalom Congregation presents the 2020 Milton E. Harris Interfaith Lecture “Why Is It Always The Jews?” featuring Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Anti-Semitism is history's oldest ideology. What provokes this intense hatred? Why Is It Always The Jews? Join preeminent Jewish thought leader Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin for an interfaith lecture and luncheon at Rodef Shalom Congregation […]
Rock Of Israel: How Does It Feel? with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Rock Of Israel: How Does It Feel? with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Bob Dylan has journeyed from Judaism to Christianity, and back again. How do his songs illuminate his spiritual journey? Join Rodef Shalom's Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin for "Rock of Israel: How Does it Feel? dinner and a discussion about this rock legend! 6:45 p.m. 4005 Fifth Ave. $15 for adults, $10 for kids, and $20 […]
Lox & Learning at Beth Shalom
Lox & Learning at Beth Shalom
Join Beth Shalom Sunday mornings for Lox & Learning at Beth Shalom, a breakfast of bagels and lox sponsored by Beth Shalom's Men's Club and learn more about our fellow congregants' fascinating jobs and hobbies! The event is free. Shoshanna Barnett is currently a software engineer at Uber in Pittsburgh. She will be speaking about […]
Jewish Masculinities Panel Discussion with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Jewish Masculinities Panel Discussion with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Inspired by Rabbi Salkin's book, "Searching for My Brothers: Jewish Men in a Gentile World," the Jewish Masculinities Panel Discussion will examine the experiences and philosophies of being and raising Jewish men. The panel includes, Rabbi Jeff Salkin, Rayden Lev Sorock, Peter Rosenfeld and Nathan Rybski. Free and open to the public! All are welcome. […]
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
New Light Congregation and Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church will present a program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. in the ballroom at Congregation Beth Shalom (5915 Beacon St.) The program will be followed by dinner. Everyone is welcome. The event is free; Please call Barbara Caplan at […]
Labyrinth and Lies: Adult Education Movie Night at Beth El Congregation
Labyrinth and Lies: Adult Education Movie Night at Beth El Congregation
Beth El Congregation will host an adult education movie night on the film "Labyrinth and Lies." Based on a true story, the film follows a German prosecutor resolute to bring to justice former Nazis that returned to their pre-war lives with no penalty at the end of WWII. $10. The event will begin with dinner […]