Week of Events
Purim at Congregation Beth Shalom
Grab your mask, grogger, and costume for the Purim celebration at Congregation Beth Shalom. For more information about times, locations and activities, visit bethshalompgh.org/purim.
Purim Dinner & Shpiel: Fiddler as a Spoof
Purim Dinner & Shpiel: Fiddler as a Spoof
Join Temple Sinai for Rabbi Jamie Gibson's 32nd and last Purim. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with a pizza & salad dinner followed by the Fiddler on the Roof Purim Shpiel at 6:30 p.m. $8 per person (free for ages 0-3). 5505 Forbes Ave. templesinaipgh.org/event/purim-dinner.html
Purim dinner and costume contest
Purim dinner and costume contest
Join Rodef Shalom Congregation and Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha for a Purim Dinner And Costume Contest. AEnjoy an evening of Harry Potter-inspired Purim fun! Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. $18 for members, $10 for kids, and $25 for guests.The Herschel Potter & The Gantse Megillah Purim Spiel begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by a traditional […]
Temple David Purim Shpiel
Temple David Purim Shpiel
Temple David presents "Shushan Confidential," an original "shpiel" at 7 p.m. following the Megillah reading. Set as a TV talk show hosted by Eubie the Eunuch and including an Elvis impersonator, commercials with jingles from the Royal city of Shushan's finest businesses, the shpiel's six familiar melodies with repurposed lyrics will introduce the everyday "Persian-alities" […]
Young Peoples Synagogue’s Purim party
Young Peoples Synagogue’s Purim party
Come share in the mitzvah of hearing the Megillah read at the Young Peoples Synagogue's Purim Party. Following the Megillah reading there will be a parade of adults in costume, and then a Purim feast with Italian fare and hamentashen. 7:15 p.m. Suggested donation $10. Forbes Ave. and Denniston Ave. in Squirrel Hill. Please RSVP […]
Purim in the Air
Purim in the Air
Chabad of the South Hills presents Purim in the Air. Enjoy a sitdown dinner served airplane style, inflight entertainment featuring "The Lego Purim Movie," nail art & face party at "Queen Esther's Xpress Spa," crafts and fun at kidsport, and Sky Bar for adults. Come in costume (air theme option). 5 p.m. South Hill JCC, […]
Conversations That Count
Conversations That Count
Join Rabbi Danny Schiff, Foundation Scholar and Gal Inbar, Executive Director 412×972 Pittsburgh-Israel Business Innovation Link, for Conversations That Count, a candid discussion of the role Jewish ethics plays in Israeli business culture, and the similarities and differences between the business cultures of Israel and the United States. Light hors d’oeuvres & refreshments. Dietary laws […]
Dr. Walter Jacob’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Dr. Walter Jacob’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Bring your family and friends to a very special Shabbat Service and Oneg celebration in honor of Dr. Walter Jacob on his 90th birthday, featuring Artist-in-Residence Dan Nichols and the Rodef Shira Choir. RSVP's appreciated. 5:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth Avenue. rodefshalom.org/rsvp
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." Tom Dougherty, vice president of External Affairs at Allegheny Land Trust will discuss ALT's work helping people save local land in the Pittsburgh region. The service begins at 6 p.m, soup and speaker at 7 p.m. 300 Princeton Drive. For directions […]
Heart-Opening Music with Dan Nichols
Heart-Opening Music with Dan Nichols
Dan Nichols will lead Rodef Shalom Congregation in heart-opening music, silence, and prayer. If you’ve been in this circle before, you know how special it is. If you haven’t yet spent Shabbat morning with Dan, treat yourself! Prayer books will be provided so that you can easily follow along. Bring your family and friends! No […]
Moishe House Purim Party
Moishe House Purim Party
Come to Moishe House Pittsburgh and party until you can’t tell Haman from Mordechai. Costumes are encouraged. Message a resident or the page for the address. 8:30 p.m. facebook.com/events/244259853240624
Lunch & Learn with Artist Kara Snyder
Lunch & Learn with Artist Kara Snyder
Join Temple Sinai for Lunch & Learn with Artist Kara Snyder. Snyder is the creator of Temple Sinai's Random Acts of Torah artwork, “The Arms of Torah." Free. 12 p.m. 5505 Forbes Ave.