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 […]
Rodef Shalom Book Club Meeting: “Memento Park”
Rodef Shalom Book Club Meeting: “Memento Park”
Attend the next Rodef Shalom Book Club Meeting as we discuss "Memento Park," 2019 Association of Jewish Libraries Jewish Fiction Award-winning novel by Mark Sarvas. It is the story of an actor who learns that a valuable piece of artwork looted from his family's home in Budapest during World War II may soon come into […]
Cozy Night! Puzzles & Harry Potter Audiobooks with Moishe House
Cozy Night! Puzzles & Harry Potter Audiobooks with Moishe House
The coziest night of the month is back! Escape the bitter winter with a night of puzzles, warm drinks, and Harry Potter audiobooks at Moishe House! 7 p.m. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22 - 32. Message a resident or the page for the address. facebook.com/events/498882994069101.
$camJam
$camJam
Temple Emanuel of South Hills is hosting $camJam, a free informative evening on financial and investment scams targeting seniors. Speakers from the PA Department of Banking and Securities, the PA Office of Attorney General and the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office will present. 7:30 p.m. Free. Registration is encouraged to templeemanuel@templeemanuelpgh.org or 412-279-7600. For more […]
VOOM! Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
VOOM! Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Volunteer Center for January’s Volunteer Opportunity of the Month (VOOM) at Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh! Help clean their space for the women they serve. Clearances are required and address will be sent upon registration. For more information and to register, visit jewishpgh.org/event/voom-womens-center-shelter-of-greater-pittsburgh.
Dr. Barbara Burstin presents “Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff”
Dr. Barbara Burstin presents “Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff”
Dr. Barbara Burstin will speak about her book, "Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff" and the improbable journey of Sophie Masloff, the daughter of Romanian Jewish immigrants who grew up in the Hill District to become the first female and Jewish mayor of Pittsburgh. 4 p.m. 501 Cathedral of Learning.
Bend the Arc Community Meeting and Planning Session
Bend the Arc Community Meeting and Planning Session
Join Bend the Arc for their Community Meeting and Planning Session at 7 p.m. at Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Ave. Ready to be part of the Pittsburgh Jewish resistance? Join Bend the Arc to find your place. pittsburgh.bendthearc.us/make_2020_our_year_bend_the_arc_community_meeting_and_planning_session
Moise House goes to Nerd Nite
Moise House goes to Nerd Nite
If you get a little bit too excited about dinosaurs, evolutionary theories of altruism, or other nerdy topics relating to natural history, come to Nerd Nite’s Natural History Nite with Moishe House Pittsburgh for an incredible chance to meet your fellow nerds over some drinks! Nerd Nite is a lecture series that’s a mix between […]
Generations Speaker Series: Deborah Leuchter Stueber
Generations Speaker Series: Deborah Leuchter Stueber
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents "Generations Speaker Series: Deborah Leuchter Stueber." Stueber will recount the story of her parents, Kurt and Edith Leuchter, surviving the Holocaust, fighting Nazis in the French Resistance and making a new life in America. Free, but advanced registration required at hcofpgh.org/generations-speaker-series. 7 p..m. Mt. Lebanon Public Library (16 Cast […]
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend: Jewish Spirituality in the 21st Century
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend: Jewish Spirituality in the 21st Century
Congregation Beth Shalom is proud to announce their Scholar-in-Residence Weekend: Jewish Spirituality in the 21st Century, a weekend of engaging and enlightening programs with scholars Dr. Deborah and Rabbi Jeffrey Schein. 5915 Beacon Street. For complete details, visit bethshalompgh.org/scholars.
Community Day School Rock-n-Roll Annual Party
Community Day School Rock-n-Roll Annual Party
The CDS Rock-n-Roll Annual Party takes place Saturday evening at Pittsburgh's Nova Place. Honorees include: Community Leadership Award: Dr. E. Joseph Charney, a long-time member of the CDS Minyan Makers program in partnership with Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha Congregation Volunteer of the Year Award: Kara McGoey, Ph.D., Professor of School Psychology, Duquesne University Lifetime Achievement […]
Community Day School Rock-n-Roll Annual Party
Community Day School Rock-n-Roll Annual Party
Get ready to party like a rock star at Community Day School’s Rock-n-Roll Annual Party. The 10th annual fundraiser will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Nova Place, 100 S Commons in Pittsburgh’s North Side. Honorees include: Dr. E. Joseph Charny (Community Leadership Award); Kara McGoey, Ph.D. (Volunteer of the Year); and Tzippy Mazer (Lifetime […]
I-Volunteer Brother’s Brother Project
I-Volunteer Brother’s Brother Project
Join the I-Volunteer crew at Brother's Brother (1200 Galveston Ave.) and do good throughout the community. Help prepare medical and emergency supply kits to be distributed across the globe. This project is aimed at young adults. Please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. If you require accommodations for a disability, please contact Bex Frankeberger at […]
A Magical Evening
A Magical Evening
Be amazed and Mystified by World Renowned Master Illusionist Ilan Smith at Chabad of the South Hills' "Magical Evening" at 7 p.m. at the Carnegie Stage (25 W. Main St.) Reserve tickets at chabadsh.com/magic or mussie@ Chabadsh.com 412-344-2424. Early Bird Special $36 before January 6th. Starting January 6th Couvert is $50.
Musicians of Steel Benefit Concert
Musicians of Steel Benefit Concert
Beth El Congregation in the South Hills will host the Musicians of Steel for a 412 Food Rescue Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. Free, donations are accepted at the door or online with your RSVP. 100% of the money collected will support 412 Food Rescue. This program will feature the chamber music of Mozart, in […]
Rodef Shalom Movie Night: School Ties
Rodef Shalom Movie Night: School Ties
Women of Rodef Shalom and Brotherhood present the next Rodef Shalom Movie Night. "School Ties" is a thought-provoking film set in the 1950's that exposes intolerance and bigotry in an upper-crust Prep school. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. Attendees are encouraged to wear old school ties, caps, and sweatshirts […]