Week of Events
JFilm Festival
The JFilm Festival, Pittsburgh’s largest Jewish cultural event takes place April 20-30. The festival will showcase 24 Jewish-themed, independent feature films from around the world. They will also host their exclusive Film Schmooze discussions about some of the films. The festival will include the April 27th festival premiere of Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. […]
Torah and Tea
Torah and Tea
Women are invited to attend Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Torah and Tea and explore the rich stories of our matriarchs with Rivky Herman. 7 p.m. $18. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com
Chai, Chai V’Kayam
Chai, Chai V’Kayam
Join Repair the World Pittsburgh and the 10.27 Healing Partnership for a series of community garden service-learning projects focused on sustaining ourselves, our communities, and the earth through difficult times. As the 10.27 synagogue shooting trial approaches, we hope that these programs serve as an opportunity to come together for healing and collective action. 5:30 […]
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh Yom HaShoah commemoration
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh Yom HaShoah commemoration
Registration is now open for the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s annual Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) program – and the first in-person commemoration since 2019. Join them as they honor survivors, liberators, veterans, Righteous Among the Nations, and their descendants – with a particular focus on stories and faces of heroism and resilience local to […]
A Compassionate Community Response to People with Mental Illness
A Compassionate Community Response to People with Mental Illness
Dealing compassionately and effectively with individuals with mental illness is a challenge for Jewish communal professionals, and with the upcoming trial of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, these strategies are needed now more than ever. Although safety is everyone’s concern, unusual behavior is not necessarily a security risk and it’s important to know where to get […]
Squirrel Hill AARP April meeting
Squirrel Hill AARP April meeting
Join the Squirrel Hill AARP for their April meeting. State Senator Jay Costa will be the guest speaker and will discuss what is going on in Harrisburg and senior citizen issues. 1 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, Falk Library. For further information contact Marcia Kramer at 412-656-5803.
Post Film Discussion Air Born
Post Film Discussion Air Born
Classrooms Without Borders presents a post-film discussion of Air Born with Liat Eini-Netzer and Avi Ben-Hur. 3 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/post-film-discussion-air-born-tickets-566782861797
Tree of Life L’Hitraot Ceremony
Tree of Life L’Hitraot Ceremony
Gather at the Tree of Life Zittrain Garden to say "l'hitraot" or "see you later" to the Tree of Life building. Share happy memories of the building and recite a few prayers with Rabbi Jeffrey. Please bring a small pebble to place in a special box as a symbol of your visit and respect. 1 […]
Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)
Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)
Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT) is a free, three hour course, presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, addresses the mind of an active shooter, predator versus prey, situational awareness, and survival mindset. It focuses on basic self-defense using techniques such as Krav Maga and is hands on for those wishing to do […]
The Vegan Rabbi: Do Judaism and Veganism Intersect?
The Vegan Rabbi: Do Judaism and Veganism Intersect?
The national nonprofit organization Jewish Veg is bringing Rabbi Akiva Gersh, aka The Vegan Rabbi, from Israel to Pittsburgh for a one-time event. A graduate of Brown and Yeshiva universities, Rabbi Gersh will show how our sacred texts and rabbinic tradition lead us to a plant-based diet. Kosher vegan hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free. […]
“Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews”
“Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews”
Join Beth Shalom Congregation for "Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews" as they read portions of "The Bible With and Without Jesus" together in small interfaith groups. The program is currently limited to 50 Jewish and 50 Christian participants. Childcare will be provided. All food offerings will be kosher or otherwise labeled […]
Understanding Gen Z: How will the next generation shape our Jewish world?
Understanding Gen Z: How will the next generation shape our Jewish world?
Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for "Understanding Gen Z: How will the next generation shape our Jewish world?," the 2023 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture with guest speaker Rabbi Debbie Pine, Campus Support Director at Hillel International. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. Reception to […]