Week of Events
Cantor Moshe Taube tribute
Young Israel of Pittsburgh will honor the life of Cantor Moshe Taube by learning the six books of the Mishna, marking the cantor's shloshim. Family and community members will assist with the reading of the orders and the synagogue is still looking for a few people to assist in learning individual tractates. For more information, […]
First Mondays at Beth El with Guest Dr. Barbara Burstin
First Mondays at Beth El with Guest Dr. Barbara Burstin
Join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills for First Mondays at Beth El. This month, Barbara Burstin will present “FDR~ was he good for the Jews? A discussion on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day." Dr. Barbara Burstin is on the History faculty of both Pitt and CMU and has has written several book, including a […]
How to Avoid being a victim of a scam or a fraud
How to Avoid being a victim of a scam or a fraud
Amy L. Schulman, Senior Deputy Attorney General from the Bureau of Consumer Protection and Emily J. Shope from the Public Outreach Division present "How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Scam or a Fraud" on Facebook Live. Check Temple Emanuel's Facebook page for more information. 7 p.m. facebook.com/templeemanuelpittsburgh
Virtual Tour with Eli Beer
Virtual Tour with Eli Beer
United Hatzalah is an innovative and fast-growing organization whose focus is getting emergency medical attention to people all over Israel. Join the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh and learn about their relationship with, and support of, this unique organization, as well as the story of its founder, Eli Beer. 12 p.m. For more information, visit jewispgh.org/event.
MoHo Virtual Yoga Night
MoHo Virtual Yoga Night
Join Moishe House for a Virtual Yoga Night taught by community member Gavriela Burston of Haven Yoga and Meditation. The class will focus on self-care and creating a space in which each part of us is welcome and attended to. It will be a physically gentle practice, incorporating breathing and meditation techniques, to help us […]
On Slavery: Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Huck Finn
On Slavery: Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Huck Finn
Classrooms Without Borders presents On Slavery: Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Huck Finn Examines enslavement and freedom through literature written during slavery or immediately after the Emancipation Proclamation. Join resident teaching artist Susan Stein to explore and analyze literature created by African-American writers and thinkers, as well as works that silence African-American voices. 4 p.m. For […]
Virtual Latke Making Skillshare with 412 Food Rescue
Virtual Latke Making Skillshare with 412 Food Rescue
Repair the World invites you to Virtual Latke Making Skillshare with 412 Food Rescue and make nontraditional latkes (zucchini, sweet potato, carrot, etc.). Marissa Fogel and Greg Austin from 412 Food Rescue's Good Food Project will discuss the impact of food waste in our global food system and how we can turn food that may […]
Conversations Series: Kevin Mosley
Conversations Series: Kevin Mosley
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh director Dr. Lauren Apter Bairnsfather talks to Kevin Mosley, social justice expert and former state trooper as part of the Center's Conversation series. 3 p.m. For more information and to register, visit hcofpgh.org/events.
Resilience and Miracles
Resilience and Miracles
Classrooms Without Borders is honored to convene a panel discussion featuring religious leaders from the three major monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Moderated by Imam Jihad Turk founding President and Dean of Bayan Islamic Graduate School, the panel features Rabbi Aaron Bisno of Rodef Shalom Congregation, Rev. David Poecking of Archangel Gabriel Parish, and […]
Chanukah Drive In
Chanukah Drive In
Join Chabad of the South Hills as they celebrate The Annual South Hills Lights with a Chanukah Drive-In. The first candle will be kindled on the grand 12-foot Menorah. Enjoy individually wrapped Chanukah treats and swag for each car, a family-friendly multimedia experience on a giant 30-foot screen, live entertainment, music and more. All you […]
Super Sunday
Super Sunday
Be a superhero, join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Annual Phon-a-thon to raise funds for the community. Super Sunday will be held virtually in 2020. Represent your favorite Jewish Pittsburgh organization, the group with the most representatives will receive $1,800! There will be a training session on Wednesday, Dec. 9. You will need a […]
The Life and Work of Hazzan Moshe Taube
The Life and Work of Hazzan Moshe Taube
The Cantors Assembly will look back on The Life and Work of Hazzan Moshe Taube. Taube is one of the great cantors of our generation. A survivor of the Holocaust on the legendary Schindler's List, Taube served as cantor of Congregation Beth Shalom of Squirrel Hill for over 40 years. The program will feature musical […]