Week of Events
Yom Ha’atzmaut
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for a week-long celebration of 73 years of independence of the Jewish state of Israel. Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations will include the photo exhibit, "Humans of Israel," featuring the work of Erez Kaganovitz, a virtual standup performance by Benji Lovitt, a virtual cooking class, storytelling, the story of Ethiopian […]
First Mondays at Beth El with Dr. Cyril Wecht
First Mondays at Beth El with Dr. Cyril Wecht
Join Beth Congregation of the South Hills for First Mondays via Zoom! Rabbi Alex Greenbaum will discuss with Dr. Cyril Wecht his new book, "The Life and Deaths of Cyril Wecht: Memoirs of America's Most Controversial Forensic Pathologist." 12 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Excellence in Innovation: How Israel is Helping the World with COVID-19
Excellence in Innovation: How Israel is Helping the World with COVID-19
Hadassah Midwest & the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest presents Excellence in Innovation, How Israel is Helping Tackle the World’s Challenges with Covid-19. Free 12 p.m. For more information, click HERE.
Beth Shalom Congregation Derekh Speaker Series
Beth Shalom Congregation Derekh Speaker Series
Beth Shalom Congregation’s Derekh Speaker Series welcomes five authors from across the country. Talia Carner will discuss "The Third Daughter: A Novel" 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, and to register for the Zoom event, visit bethshalompgh.org/speakerseries.
Yom HaShoah Memorial Program
Yom HaShoah Memorial Program
Congregation Emanu-El Israel and the Seton Hill Holocaust Center invite you to attend their Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Day, Memorial Program. This year we will be honoring Shulamit Bastacky, a Holocaust survivor who recently passed away and was active in Holocaust education in western Pennsylvania. 7:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit ceigreensburg.org.
2021 Yom HaShoah Program
2021 Yom HaShoah Program
Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for their 2021 Yom HaShoah commemoration. In keeping with their theme of “40 Years of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh," this year’s commemoration will include photographs and mementos of the many commemorations the Center has held over the past 40 years. 11 a.m. To register for this free event, […]
2021 Yom HaShoah Program
2021 Yom HaShoah Program
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents the 2021 Yom HaShoah Program. In keeping with the center's 40th anniversary, this year's commemoration will include photographs and mementos of the many commemorations the centerd has held over the last 40 years. 11 a.m. hcofpgh.org/events
“Balm in Gilead: A Story From the War”
“Balm in Gilead: A Story From the War”
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, is honored to welcome Ambassador John L. Withers II and survivor Howard Chandler as they discuss "Balm in Gilead" A Story From the War," a moving tale of friendships forged between survivors and rescuers in the days after the […]
Miracle in Rwanda
Miracle in Rwanda
Written by Leslie Lewis and Edward Vilga, with an uplifting message of forgiveness and compassion, Miracle in Rwanda is based on the life of New York Times Bestselling author Immaculée Ilibagiza. Miracle in Rwanda chronicles Immaculée’s dramatic experience of survival during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. 8 p.m. $10-25. hcofpgh.org/rwanda
Repair the World Families Origami Seed Starters
Repair the World Families Origami Seed Starters
Repair the World Pittsburgh is joining together with Repair the World Detroit families to welcome spring. Families will have the opportunity to learn together virtually about the important environmental justice work being done in Pittsburgh and Detroit and create special seed packets. Origami packets will be available for pick up after registration. Free. Register HERE.