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 […]
Moishe House Tu BiShvat Seder
Moishe House Tu BiShvat Seder
Celebrate the Jewish birthday of the trees with a special Tu BiShvat Seder at Moishe House featuring: fruit, wine, kabbalistic wisdom, a discussion about environmental justic, and more. 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/610619576394700
An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Sammi Steigman
An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Sammi Steigman
Chabad of the South Hills presents An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Sammi Steigman beginning at 7 p.m. at Chabad of the South Hills (1701 McFarland Road). Sammi will share his story of life in a Nazi labor camp and being subjected to horrific medical experiments as well as the lessons he's learned. $10 in advance/$15 […]
Let’s Be Weird Together Book Party
Let’s Be Weird Together Book Party
Join Moishe House at the White Whale Bookstore, 4754 Liberty Ave., at 7 p.m. and attend the book party for “Let’s Be Weird Together,” written by Brooke Barker and Boaz Frankel. Enjoy live animal drawings, a presentation on weird couples throughout history, and a revamped Newlywed Game open to all partnerships. Q&A and book signing. […]
3rd Annual Folk Shabbat Dinner
3rd Annual Folk Shabbat Dinner
Join Temple Sinai at 5:45 p.m. for the 3rd Annual Folk Shabbat Dinner and Evening Service with prayers woven with songs including music by Peter, Paul & Mary, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Cat Stevens, and more. Our menu will feature dishes from the Torah (Israeli/Mediterranean food). Cost: $18 […]
Parkway Jewish Center’s “Souper” Shabbat Plus Lecture Series
Parkway Jewish Center’s “Souper” Shabbat Plus Lecture Series
Enjoy soup and a speaker at Parkway Jewish Center's "Souper Shabbat Plus Lecture Series." welcomes Ben Shapiro will present Sustainable Gardening & Landscaping and will discuss sustainability and the ecology of the Pennsylvania/Ohio region. The service begins at 6 p.m, soup and speaker at 7 p.m. 300 Princeton Drive. For directions and more, visit parkwayjewishcenter.org.
Learn Hebrew at New Light Congregation
Learn Hebrew at New Light Congregation
Learn Hebrew at New Light Congregation. The six-week class, taught by Shai Miller will focus on reading and pronunciation. 10:30 a.m. $85, includes study book and workbook. To enroll, email Janet Cohen at janet.cohen@gmail.com or call 412-512-0949. 5915 Beacon Street. newlightcongregatoin.org/events/adult-hebrew-classes-guiding-pronunciation
JULIE ORRINGER, “THE FLIGHT PORTFOLIO”
JULIE ORRINGER, “THE FLIGHT PORTFOLIO”
Author Julie Orringer discusses her book "The Flight Portfolio" beginning at 10 a.m. as parts of the Derekh Speaker Series 2020 at Congregation Beth Shalom (5915 Beacon St.) A book signing will follow this event – more information forthcoming! Free. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming.
Fighting the Februarys: a Toolkit for Combating a Depressed Mood
Fighting the Februarys: a Toolkit for Combating a Depressed Mood
Fighting the Februarys: a Toolkit for Combating a Depressed Mood, featuring Eleanor Shimkin-Sorock, M.D., M.P. H., retired psychiatrist; Gary S. Sorock, Ph.D., RN, retired epidemiologist and psychiatric nurse; Gary S. Sorock, Ph.D., RN, retired epidemiologist and psychiatric nurse. 10 a.m. Light refreshments Rodef Shalom, 4905 fifth Ave. RSVP: caringcommittee@rodefshalom.org.
Improv Calss at Rodef Shalom
Improv Calss at Rodef Shalom
From vaudeville and Yiddish theatre to Broadway and improv, the Jewish people enjoy and kvell at comedy that makes us laugh and enjoy the lighter side of the world. Improv Class at Rodef Shalom is your chance to take the stage, have fun with friends, and laugh along the way. Sign up for this free, […]
Young Adult Brewery Club at Eleventh Hour Brewing
Young Adult Brewery Club at Eleventh Hour Brewing
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsbrugh's Young Adult Division for a tour of Eleventh Hour Brewing, 3711 Charlotte St. 2 p.m. Pay your own way upon arrival. jewishpgh.org/event/young-adult-brewery-club-at-11th-hour-brewing.