Week of Events
Break your Yom Kippur fast with a kosher- and vegan-friendly meal in Moishe House Pittsburgh's backyard. To allow guests to eat six-feet-apart, attendance will be capped at five households/pods. Advance registration is required. 7:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit facebook.com/moishehouse.pittsburgh. 7:30 p.m.
Protecting Older Americans from Financial Fraud
Protecting Older Americans from Financial Fraud
Be an informed consumer and join the Security and Exchange Commission to learn how to protect yourself from financial fraud and from potential scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Representatives from the SEC, the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the FBI will be present. 10 a.m. Submit questions in advance […]
Epidemic and the Marginalized of Society: A View from the Jewish Past
Epidemic and the Marginalized of Society: A View from the Jewish Past
The University of Pittsburgh's Jewish Studies Program welcomes via Zoom Natan Meir, Lorry I. Lokey Professor of Judaic Studies at Portland State University. Meir will present Epidemic and the Marginalized of Society: A View from the Jewish Past. 6 p.m. For more information and to register, visit jewishstudies.pitt.edu.
Jewish Memories of Pittsburgh’s Hill District Screening and Discussion
Jewish Memories of Pittsburgh’s Hill District Screening and Discussion
The Frick Pittsburgh presents a screening of "Jewish Memories of Pittsburgh's Hill District" at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film featuring director Ken Love, historian Barbara Burstin and Henry Shapiro. Free but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit thefrickpittsburgh.org/Event-Documentary-Screening-and-Panel-Discussion-Jewish-Memories-of-Pittsburghs-Hill-District.
A Small Country & Some Big Questions – Israel from the 20th to the 21st Centuries
A Small Country & Some Big Questions – Israel from the 20th to the 21st Centuries
What are the foundational elements that make up the story of Israel, and what are some of the key questions that Israel contends with as it continues to grow and develop in a shifting regional and international reality? Find out during the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's A Small Country & Some Big Questions – […]
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Survivor Speaker: Dr. Steven Fenves
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Survivor Speaker: Dr. Steven Fenves
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Survivor Speaker: Dr. Steven Fenves. During his talk, Fenves will discuss his experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenhald. Don't miss this virtual talk with one of the founding members of the Holocaust Center as it continues to celebrate its 40-year Anniversary. 3 p.m. To register, vist eventbrite.com/e/survivor-speaker-dr-steven-fenves-tickets-121733499173.
Weekly Book Discussion of “The S.S. Officer’s Armchair”
Weekly Book Discussion of “The S.S. Officer’s Armchair”
Joshua Andy leads Classrooms Without Borders book club discussion of "The S.S. Officer's Armchair". Educators attending this program are eligible to receive Pennsylvania Act 48 continuing education credits. Book author, Daniel Lee will join for a discussion at the conclusion. 7 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, visit classroomswithoutborders.org.
DIY Edible Sukkah Making
DIY Edible Sukkah Making
You may have eaten in a sukkah on Sukkot before, but have you ever eaten a sukkah on Sukkot? Now’s your chance! Moishe House Pittsburgh’s Edible Sukkah-Making is back, but this time it’s on Zoom! Sign up by Thursday, October 1 for contactless delivery of edible sukkah-building supplies to your door for the event. 2 […]