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February 2018
Shabbat Searchers: The Final Frontier
title: Shabbat Searchers: The Final Frontier description: Join this 20s and 30s group for an evening that is out of this world. We will meet at the Planetarium for a virtual tour of the night sky, followed (weather permitting) by stargazing and conversation around heavens and the stars. We will finish the evening with an alternative havdalah. RSVP to Frischer@rodefshalom.org. start-date: 2018-02-24 start time: 05:00 PM end date: 2018-02-24 end time: 06:30 PM all-day event: recurring event: --- event address:…
Find out more »Adult Purim Carnival
title: Adult Purim Carnival description: Purim Carnivals are not just for kids! Get a preview of the games in store for the kids, with some special "adult" twists! Prizes. Food and drinks. 21 and over. Tickets go on sale Jan. 15. start-date: 2018-02-24 start time: 6:30 PM end date: 2018-02-24 end time: 11:00 PM all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 event organizer: Temple Sinai event website: https://www.templesinaipgh.org/adult-purim-carnival event cost: Tickets go on sale…
Find out more »Congregation Beth Shalom Purim Carnival
title: Congregation Beth Shalom Purim Carnival description: Congregation Beth Shalom is holding their annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 10AM until 1PM. For only $10 each you can enjoy lunch, games, and crafts. Join us for a high-flying adventure of heroic proportions! Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. For additional information please contact our Youth Director, Marissa Tait at 412-421-2288 x463. start-date: 2018-02-25 start time: 10:00 AM end date: 2018-02-25 end time: 01:00 PM…
Find out more »Purim at Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha
title: Purim at Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha description: Purim 2018 at Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha Purim Carnival Sunday February 25 10:00 AM-Noon Purim Dinner and Megillah Reading Wednesday February 28 Spaghetti Dinner at 6:00 PM Services and Megillah Reading at 7:00 PM $5 per person, maximum of $20 per family of 5 or more To RSVP, please contact Alex Speck at alex@tolols.org or 412-521-6788 start-date: 2018-02-25 start time: end date: end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 5898…
Find out more »Purim Carnival at Rodef Shalom
title: Purim Carnival at Rodef Shalom description: Free!! Games!! Prizes!! Come enjoy fun, food, and lots of surprises. Costumes are optional but a sense of humor is a must! Hosted by TheRSTY (The Rodef Shalom Temple Youth). start-date: 2018-02-25 start time: 11:00 AM end date: 2018-02-25 end time: 01:00 PM all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: Rodef Shalom Congregation 4905 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 event organizer: Yael Eads event website: https://rodefshalom.org/
Find out more »The Critical Lessons of Purim
title: Beth El's Adult Ed. Speaker Series description: Join Beth El Congregation for the fifth of six thought-provoking evenings with various guest speakers presenting topics of Jewish interest. On February 26, Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff, Foundation Scholar at Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will present The Critical Lessons of Purim. Each evening begins with a Wine and Cheese Reception at 7pm, followed by the talk. RSVP in advance online at bethelcong.org or call 412-561-1168. Open to the public. start-date: 2018-02-26…
Find out more »Erev Purim at Beth Shalom
title: Erev Purim at Beth Shalom description: Join Congregation Beth Shalom for a day of Purim Events! K-12th grade invited! 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. The Youth Department & J-JEP are teaming up for a costume contest, plays, and lots of Purim activities! 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Dinner is FREE, but RSVP is required for included pasta dinner. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/purim2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Beth Shalom’s Family Megillah Reading 7:00 p.m. Full Megillah Reading start-date: 2018-02-28 start time: 4:15…
Find out more »South Hills Purim Extravaganza
title: South Hills Purim Extravaganza description: Join the South Hills Jewish Community for the 2018 South Hills Purim Extravaganza. Sponsored by Temple Emanuel, Beth El and South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, the joint community event will be held at Temple Emanuel on Wednesday, February 28 (Erev Purim). The Purim Shpiel, “Grease – The Megillah”, will be performed at 5:30 PM. followed by a costume parade, pizza dinner, home-made Hamantashen and a full Megillah reading. This year we’ll be shaking special groggers…
Find out more »Purim Dinner and Megillah Reading Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha and New Light Congregation
Purim Dinner and Megillah Reading Wednesday February 28 Spaghetti Dinner at 6:00 PM Services and Megillah Reading at 7:00 PM $5 per person, maximum of $20 per family of 5 or more To RSVP, please contact Alex Speck at alex@tolols.org or 412-521-6788
Find out more »The Great Latke – Hamantash Debate
title: The Great Latke - Hamantash Debate description: Our esteemed panelists (including Nancy Polinsky Johnson, David Shribman and, back by popular demand, Lynn Cullen) will debate the merits of the latke or hamantash to determine which is the best. Hilarity and fun are guaranteed. Come at 7:15 PM to sample the contender.! start-date: 2018-02-28 start time: 7:45 PM end date: 2018-02-28 end time: 8:30 PM all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 event organizer:…
Find out more »March 2018
Purim in the Jungle
title: Purim in the Jungle description: Chabad of the South Hills presents Purim in the Jungle Exotic Birds Encounter, African Drum Circle, Delicious Themed Cuisine, Child Friendly Dinner, Megillah Reading, Hamantashen, African Hair Braiding Fun for the Whole Family! Come Dressed Up! RSVP by February 19th. For more information and RSVP www.ChabadSH.com/purim 412-344-2424 mussie@chabadsh.com Co-sponsors JCCPGH and South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh start-date: 2018-03-01 start time: 05:00 end date: 2018-03-01 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: South Hills…
Find out more »A night in Persia…A Purim Seudah
title: A night in Persia...A Purim Seudah description: Please join us on Purim day, Thursday March 1 , for our Seudah. There will be live music, a magician, trivia game, costume contest, delicious food and much more. Please contact our office for more information or to RSVP at 412-421-9786 or email to info@pzonline.org start-date: 2018-03-01 start time: 5:00 PM end date: 2018-03-01 end time: 8:00 PM
Find out more »Pride seder
title: Pride Seder description: Save the date! Details TBD. start-date: 2018-05-05 start time: 4 PM end date: 2018-05-05 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/calendar event cost:
Find out more »Land & Spirit Israel Trip With Chabad
From: title: Land & Spirit Israel Trip With Chabad description: Chabad of Monroeville/South Hills announces plans to lead a trip to Israel called the Land and Spirit Israel Experience. People from across the Pittsburgh community are invited to participate in this VIP & educational experience on a journey to Israel through Judaism’s most holy and historical sites. From March 5 - 12, 2018 participants will be treated to a 5 star experience that feeds their heart, mind, and soul creating…
Find out more »Jewish-Christian Dialogue In an Age of Sharp Divisions
title: Jewish-Christian Dialogue In an Age of Sharp Divisions description: The 2018 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture features a discussion between Dr. Sonja Pilz (HUC-NY) and Dr. Danny Schiff (JFed Pgh). It is free, open to the public, and will be followed by a light reception. Dr. Pilz is the newest appointee to the faculty of the Hebrew Union College; she is a graduate of the Abraham Geiger College, ordained by Dr. Walter Jacob three years ago. She brings…
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