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April 2018
Young Family Shabbat Experience
Young Family Shabbat Experience description: Temple Emanuel's next Young Family Shabbat Experience will take place on Friday, April 27 at 5:45 PM. All are welcome to come together with other families with young children (up to grade 3) to celebrate Shabbat with blessings, songs, a delicious dinner and special Shabbat activities led by Rabbi Jessica Locketz. $15/family. RSVP by April 24th at www.templeemanuelpgh.org/event/yfs-april27/ or call 412-279-7600 for more information. start-date: 2017-04-27 start time: 05:45PM end date: 2018-04-27 end time: 07:00PM…
Find out more »100th Anniversary Teacher Appreciation Shabbat & Dinner
100th Anniversary Teacher Appreciation Shabbat & Dinner description: Beth El Congregation will culminate its 100th anniversary festivities with a special celebration weekend April 27-28. Friday, April 27, they are honoring teachers past and present at a special Teacher Appreciation Shabbat with Dinner. Visit bethelcong.org for more information or call 412-561-1168. start-date: 2018-04-27 start time: 6pm end date: 2018-04-27 end time: 8pm all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Beth El Congregation in the South Hills 1900 Cochran Rd., Pittsburgh 15220…
Find out more »Matzoh Ball Gumbo Young Adult Shabbat Dinner
title: Matzoh Ball Gumbo Young Adult Shabbat Dinner description: Are you interested in culinary tales of the Jewish South? Join Chef Steffi and other young adults on a culinary tour of the historic Jewish South — an evocative mixture of history and food ways, including some recipe cards to take home. This complimentary four-course dinner will be hosted at Temple Sinai. Services (optional) start at 7 PM. Dinner begins at 8:15 PM. Menu (Vegetarian) Appetizers: Deviled Eggs Oven Fried Onion…
Find out more »100th Anniversary Shabbat & Luncheon
title: 100th Anniversary Shabbat & Luncheon description: Beth El Congregation will culminate its 100th anniversary festivities with a special celebration weekend April 27-28. Saturday morning, April 28, Beth El celebrates its remarkable past with recollections from their former Rabbis, including insights from USCJ CEO Rabbi Steven C. Wernick. A dedication of Centennial Garden and a special luncheon will follow. Visit bethelcong.org or call 412-561-1168. start-date: 2018-04-28 start time: 9:15 am end date: 2018-04-28 end time: 12:15 pm all-day event: recurring…
Find out more »Trip to Flight 93 National Memorial, Shanksville
title: Trip to Flight 93 National Memorial, Shanksville description: New Light Congregation Men's Club invites everyone to a trip to the Flight 93 National Memorial on Sunday, April 29, 2018. See the Visitor's Center Complex, Memorial Plaza and the Wall of Names. Buses will leave New Light Congregation at 5898 WIlkins Avenue at 10:00 AM and return at approximately 3:00 PM. Pack your own lunch; bottled water will be provided. Contact Harold Caplan at 412.521.4332 to reserve your seat. Cost…
Find out more »Yasher Koach Celebration for Rabbi Jamie Gibson
Rabbi Jamie Gibson (Photo courtesy of Temple Sinai)Yasher Koach Celebration for Rabbi Jamie Gibson description: As Rabbi Gibson encourages us to wish Yasher Koach to each other for milestones and accomplishments. It’s now our turn to return the cheer! Join in the celebration of Rabbi Jamie Gibson’s 30th Anniversary with Temple Sinai: Sunday, April 29, 2018, 5:30 PM • 6:00 PM dinner, followed by program An evening of much fun and entertaining festivities! Delicious dinner catered by Big Burrito. Dress…
Find out more »May 2018
American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation
title: American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation description: A delegation of 8 Israeli Disabled Veterans will visit Beth Shalom on May 5th. After kiddush (which the AFIWDF is sponsoring), a panel discussion will take place in the Helfant Chapel. Please plan to stay for the opportunity to meet and greet this group, and also to discuss with them their experiences in the armed services of Israel. start-date: 2018-05-05 start time: 12:30 p.m. end date: end time: all-day event: recurring…
Find out more »Pride Seder
Pride Seder description: You are invited to our first Pride Seder presented by the Pride Tribe and Women of Temple Sinai (WoTS). The Pride Seder will take a form reminiscent of the traditional Passover seder, but it will share stories and hardships of LGBTQ life, celebrate the freedoms that have been achieved, and explore freedoms not yet gained. Just as the Pride Seder will welcome LGBTQ individuals beyond the Jewish community, we will also welcome Allies of the LGBTQ community.…
Find out more »First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and Guest Charles Reichblum
title: First Mondays with Rabbi Alex and Guest Charles Reichblum description: Beth El Congregation hosts its monthly “First Mondays “ program with Rabbi Alex, featuring journalist Charles Reichblum, nicknamed “Dr. Knowledge,” who has built one of the largest collections in the world of fascinating facts and stories that serve as a source for his Knowledge in a Nutshell book series. Lunch begins at 11:30 am and the lecture starts at 12 pm. Please call 412-561-1168 to make a reservation. start-date:…
Find out more »SHABBAT SERVICE & DINNER with the ISLAMIC CENTER OF PITTSBURGH
SHABBAT SERVICE & DINNER with the ISLAMIC CENTER OF PITTSBURGH description: Temple Sinai invites you to the 2nd Annual Shabbat Service & Dinner with the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh. Please join us as we welcome our Muslim friends just a few days before they begin their holy month of Ramadan. We are honored to have Wasi Mohamed, Executive Director of the ICP, offer words of greeting and friendship during our service. BETWEEN SHARED PRAYERS AND FOOD IT WILL BE AN…
Find out more »Congregation Beth Shalom’s Inclusion Shabbat
title: Congregation Beth Shalom's Inclusion Shabbat description: Join Beth Shalom USY and Beth Shalom Inclusion Committee for a Shabbat morning all about inclusion. Hear speakers discuss their stories of inclusion during the morning service and then enjoy a Shi'ur during Kiddush with Ed Frim, Director of Learning Enrichment at the USCJ. Congregation Beth Shalom is part of the USCJ Ruderman Inclusion Action Community, a project of USCJ in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation. If you or a family member…
Find out more »WoTS Cooking Class
title: WoTS Cooking Class description: The Women of Temple Sinai invite you to learn about Chocolate Babkas with Randy Boswell. Anyone age 16 and older is welcome! The cost for this class is $10. RSVP by Friday, May 11. Visit our website for details. start-date: 2018-05-14 start time: 6:30 PM end date: 2018-05-14 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 event organizer: Temple Sinai event website: https://www.templesinaipgh.org/wots-cooking-class-1 event cost: Cost: $10/person
Find out more »Peter Gethers: A Conversation With The Author
From: <srglick@gmail.com> title: Peter Gethers: A Conversation With The Author description: Peter Gethers' new book, My Mother's Kitchen, is a funny, moving memoir about a son’s discovery that his mother has a genius for understanding the intimate connections between cooking, people and love. You are invited to the inaugural season of this series featuring five award-winning authors talking about their recently published books. Each talk will feature a presentation by the author, Q&A, and book signing. start-date: 2018-05-15
Find out more »Nava Tehila Concert
Nava Tehila Concert description: This Jerusalem-based group of musicians and spiritual innovators has touched the hearts of thousands of Jews across the world with their melodies and new approaches to prayer and spirituality. We are delighted to welcome them to Temple Sinai on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 PM. We are honored to co-sponsor this appearance of Nava Tehila with our friends from Rodef Shalom. Come be part of this extraordinary evening. Sing and let your spirit rise! Free and…
Find out more »A Conversation With the Author Peter Gethers
title: "A Conversation With the Author" Lecture Series description: Peter Gethers' "My Mother's Kitchen" is a funny, moving memoir about a son's discovery that his mother has a genius for understanding the intimate connections between cooking, people and love. Gethers has written an unforgettable memoir about how food and family can do much more than feed us. Free Admission. Books Available for Purchase. start-date: 2018-05-15 start time: 7 pm end date: end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address:…
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