Week of Events
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat in Nature
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat in Nature
Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the 10.27 Healing Partnership to Celebrate Tu B'Shevat in Nature on a meditative and gentle forest bathing journey through Frick Park. Meet at the Frick Park Environmental Center, encounter nature, form warm connections and end with a Tu B’Shevat seder and tea ceremony. 1 p.m. To register, visit support.pittsburghparks.org/site/Calendar?id=104461&view=Detail
Israeli Literature as a Window to Israeli Society
Israeli Literature as a Window to Israeli Society
In Israel Literature as a Window to Israel Society, Rabbi Danny Schiff will facilitate an encounter with Israeli society through the pens of Israel’s leading writers, discovering voices that are original, contemporary, and honest. This 10-part Melton course takes you on a literary journey offering a fresh examination of the ever-relevant issues faced by Israeli […]
Excerpts We Should Read, Talk About and Act On
Excerpts We Should Read, Talk About and Act On
Join the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh's Center for Loving Kindness for the next installment of Excerpts We Should Read, Talk About and Act On: Important Passages to Guide Us to Stand UP with Our Neighbors. These Zoom conversations are based on book excerpts from must-read literature that can impact how we live in community. No […]
Parshat/Torah portion class
Parshat/Torah portion class
Temple Sinai's Rabbi Daniel Feldman presents a weekly Parshat/Torah portion class onsite and online. Call 412-421-9715 for more information and the Zoom link.
U.S. Law and Criminal Justice: From the Community Perspective
U.S. Law and Criminal Justice: From the Community Perspective
U.S. Law and Criminal Justice: From the Community Perspective, a three-session community course, geared to lay-people, will support learners in their understanding of the U.S. criminal legal process, the systems of justice, and criminal trials. The information presented will help the whole community understand what goes on in the criminal courts, how trials work, what […]
“Antisemitism: Here and Now” book discussion
“Antisemitism: Here and Now” book discussion
Join Rabbis Sharyn Henry and Jessica Locketz for an interactive discussion of Deborah Lipstadt's important book, Antisemitism: Here and Now. This program take place in-person and on Zoom. 7:30 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org.
The Jews of Rio de Janiero
The Jews of Rio de Janiero
University of Pittsburgh historian Dr. Keila Grinberg and Dr. Flavio Limoncic of the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janiero will discuss the history of Rio de Janiero's Jewish community. This talk is co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh's Jewish studies program and Center for Latin American studies. 5:30 p.m. Free. Cathedral of […]
Clues and Schmooze with Congregation Beth Shalom
Clues and Schmooze with Congregation Beth Shalom
Join Congregation Beth Shalom for Clues and Schmooze, a fun trivia event, including a raffle, open bar, and snacks. Trivia will be in teams of 3 to 6. Bring your own team or be matched up at the door. Drinks start at 7:30 p.m. Trivia game starts at 8:15 p.m. The cost is $30 per […]
Researching Your Roots with LitvakSIG
Researching Your Roots with LitvakSIG
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh and the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center Presents: “Researching Your Roots with LitvakSIG." Join Carol Hoffman who will survey Litvak genealogical records available online. Free for JGS-Pittsburgh members; $5 for the general public. Noon. heinzhistorycenter.org/event/jgs-pittsburgh-presents-researching-your-roots-with-litvaksig
My First Sony
My First Sony
Classrooms Without Borders and Rodef Shalom Congregation present acclaimed Israeli actor/director Roy Horovitz in his production of "My First Sony." The play tells the story of Yotam, an eleven-year-old child, who becomes obsessed with documenting his life after receiving a children's tape recorder, his “First Sony." 2 p.m. Free with suggested donation. Rodef Shalom Congregation, […]
“When Rabbis Bless Congress”
“When Rabbis Bless Congress”
Join Temple Sinai on Zoom to learn about author Howard Mortman's book "When Rabbis Bless Congress," which includes the synagogue's Rabbi Daniel Fellman. Free and open to the public. 2 p.m. temple Sinai. Register at TempleSinaiPGH.org.