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March 2019
Derekh Speaker Series — Idra Novey
title: Derekh Speaker Series -- Idra Novey Idra Novey description: A series of talks by authors from across the country made available through the Jewish Book Council. This speaker is Idra Novey, author of Those Who Knew, a taut, timely novel about what a powerful politician thinks he can get away with and the group of misfits who finally bring him down. There will be a book sale and author signing at the end. Contact derekhcbs@gmail.com for more information. start-date:…
Find out more »Music at Rodef Shalom Presents: Violin and Dance, with Attack Theatre dancers
title: Music at Rodef Shalom Presents: Violin and Dance, featuring Dancers from Attack Theatre description: Join us for an evening of dance music by Bach, De Falla and Sarasate, Sonata in D Minor by Brahms, and pieces by Ernest Bloch, in addition to Amy Beach for violin and piano. Roy Sonne is the featured violinist with Yeeha Chiu playing piano. This special event also features dancers from Attack Theatre. Founded in 1994 by Artistic Directors Michele de la Reza and…
Find out more »The Great Temple Sinai Bake Off
The Great Temple Sinai Bake Off description: Seven of the best Temple Sinai bakers will compete. Only ONE will win! Be there to sample their delicious creations and vote for “The People’s Choice” winner! Patterned after The Great British Bake Off on Netflix, watch our bakers face a technical challenge and create their show stoppers! And you get to schmooze, sample their efforts, and vote for “The People’s Choice” winner! For only $20, you’ll enjoy appetizers, dessert, two drinks, and…
Find out more »Pesach University
Pesach University description: Join us for these wonderful sessions at Beth Shalom. Each will be taught twice, first at 10 AM and again at 10:45 AM! Meaning at the Seder: Has your seder lost its luster? Finding it difficult to relate to 10 plagues, four cups of wine and Dayyenu? Learn with Rabbi Seth Adelson to help navigate the essential questions of this night: Why are we here? Why are we discussing the Exodus and not eating? And what could…
Find out more »Bereavement Support Group
Bereavement Support Group description: Temple Emanuel invites previous and newly bereaved adults to its Bereavement Support Group on Sunday, March 31 at 10:00 AM. All are welcome to attend. Contact the Temple office with questions - 412-279-7600. start-date: 2019-03-31 start time: 10:00 AM end date: 2019-03-31 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 1250 Bower Hill Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15243 www.templeemanuelpgh.org event organizer: Leslie Hoffman event website: http://www.templeemanuelpgh.org event cost: free
Find out more »April 2019
First Mondays Program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum
title: First Mondays Program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum description: Beth El Congregation hosts its monthly First Mondays program with Rabbi Alex, featuring CMU Robotics and Computer Science Professor Reid Smith discussing “Artificial Intelligence: What is it and how is it impacting us? ” Lunch begins at 11:30 am and the lecture starts at 12 pm. Please call 412-561-1168 to make a reservation. start-date: 2019-04-01 start time: 11:30 AM end date: 2019-04-01 end time: 1:00 PM all-day event: recurring event: ---…
Find out more »Homosexuality, Human Dignity, and Halakhah
title: Beth Shalom Lunch and Learn - April 2019 description: April’s Topic: “Homosexuality, Human Dignity, and Halakhah” 4/2/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Pittsburgh (535 Smithfield St.) 4/9/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom Ever wonder why you don’t have to park three blocks away from a Conservative synagogue on Shabbat? Or whether your rabbi can marry a gay couple? The Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has been reviewing contemporary halakhic issues for the Conservative movement…
Find out more »Shabbat Across Pittsburgh
Shabbat Across Pittsburgh description: Grad Students and Young Professionals (20s and 30s event) are invited for a mega Shabbat dinner, as we build bridges between communities. Participants are welcome to invite Jewish friends from school, company, or the community. All guests please register at: jewishpittsburgh.wufoo.com/forms/shabbat-across-pittsburgh/ Sponsoring organizations: JGrads Pittsburgh, JGrads CMU, J'Burgh and Shalom Pittsburgh. Questions? Contact info@jgradspittsburgh.com or 412-952-4702 start-date: 2019-04-05 start time: 6:30 PM end date: 2019-04-05 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 1700 Beechwood…
Find out more »Sisterhood Torah Fund Brunch
title: Sisterhood Torah Fund Brunch description: Congregation Beth Shalom's Sisterhood 2019 Torah Fund Brunch will be honoring Benita "Bunny" Morris. Bunny is a lifetime Board Member, has served on numerous committees, and she and her family have been with the shul for generations. Bunny, a native Pittsburgher, taught Health and Physical Education in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for over three decades. Bunny also volunteered and chaired Hadassah's "Check It Out" program for 15 years, teaching female high schoolers about Breast…
Find out more »Leonard Bernstein at 100 Concert
Leonard Bernstein at 100 Concert description: Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein with a special concert featuring a combined choir from Temple Sinai and Rodef Shalom and special guests from the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Cantors Assembly, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Temple Sinai Member and Bernstein assistant conductor Flavio Chamis will delight us with stories of his time working with Bernstein. start-date: 2019-04-07 start time: 7 PM end date: 2019-04-07 end time: 9 PM all-day event:…
Find out more »Rodef Shira Spring Concert
title: Rodef Shira Spring Concert description: Rodef Shira, the congregational choir of Rodef Shalom, will present an evening of choral music to the community. Please join us! start-date: 2019-04-10 start time: 07:00 PM end date: 2019-04-10 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 event organizer: Molly May event website: http://Rodefshalom.org event cost: Free
Find out more »Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David book discussion of “Orphan #8
Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David will lead a discussion of the book “Orphan #8. This novel by Kim van Alkemade was inspired by true events of a woman who must choose between revenge and mercy when she encounters the doctor who subjected her to dangerous medical experiments in a New York City Jewish orphanage years before. Held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Monroeville Public Library and again from 7 to 8:30 p.m., also at the library. Visit…
Find out more »The Jewish Life Cycle: Illness, Death, and Mourning
The Jewish Life Cycle: Illness, Death, and Mourning description: Join Rabbi Don Rossoff for Part 3 of his Jewish Life Cycle adult education series at Temple Emanuel. On Sunday, April 14 at 10:30 AM the topics will be Illness, Death and Mourning. For questions or to RSVP, please contact the Temple office at 412-279-7600 or templeemanuel@templeemanuelpgh.org start-date: 2019-04-14 start time: 10:30 AM end date: 2019-04-14 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 1250 Bower Hill Rd. Pittsburgh, PA…
Find out more »Fast of the First Born / Siyyum Bekhorim
description: Fast of the First Born / Siyyum Bekhorim Friday, April 19, 2019, 7:30 a.m., Helfant Chapel Fast of the First Born / Siyyum Bekhorim All first born should fast on the day before Pesah in commemoration of the deliverance from Egypt of the Israelite firstborn. Rabbi Adelson offers a siyyum (public completion of study) which is followed by a festive meal at which all present may eat, and once having eaten, a first born need not fast that day.…
Find out more »May 2019
Hey Good Lookin’, Whatcha Got Cookin’?
title: Hey Good Lookin’, Whatcha Got Cookin’? description: Women of Rodef Shalom invite you to Hey Good Lookin’, Whatcha Got Cookin’? This event will feature wine and hors d’oeuvres in Aaron Court at 5:30 p.m., a Cooking Demonstration with Chef Nikki Heckman of Bistro to Go at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. in Freehof Hall. The cost is $25 for members of Women of Rodef Shalom, and $30 for all other attendees. start-date: 2019-05-02 start time: 05:30…
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