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February 2019
Scholar-in-Residence with Rabbi Lisa Grushcow
Rabbi Lisa Grushcow (Photo courtesy of Temple Sinai) Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lisa Grushcow Sponsored by the Pamela K. Wiles Fund for Interfaith Understanding Friday, Feb. 15–Sunday, Feb. 17 Rabbi Lisa Grushcow is the author of “Writing the Wayward Wife: Rabbinic Interpretations of Sotah” and the editor of “The Sacred Encounter: Jewish Perspectives on Sexuality.” FRIDAY, FEB. 15 7 PM Shabbat Evening Service 8:30 PM Special After Oneg Presentation: “The Sacred Encounter: Jewish Perspectives on Sexuality” SATURDAY, FEB. 16 8:30…
Find out more »Chabad of the South Hills lunch for seniors
Seniors Lunch description: Delicious Lunch Presentation on Fall Prevention by Gallagher Home Health Services Wheelchair accessible RSVP to 412-278-2658 start-date: 2019-02-19 start time: 12:00PM end date: 2019-02-19 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: Chabad of the South Hills 1701 McFarland Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 event organizer: Barb Segel event website: event cost: $5 suggested donation
Find out more »Farbrengen
Farbrengen description: Join us for a meaningful and uplifting evening where we will say L'chaim together, hear inspirational words by Lou Weiss and Farrel Buchinsky on living a joyous life, and sing lively Chassidic nigunim (melodies) led by the Davidson brothers and accompanied by Aaron Berger on the Violin and Rabbi Yitzchak Cowen on the Piano. start-date: 2019-02-19 start time: 7:30pm end date: end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Chabad of Squirrel Hill 1700 Beechwood Blvd. event…
Find out more »Clues & Shmooze (with some booze) Fundraiser
title: Clues & Shmooze (with some booze) Fundraiser description: Join us for this fun trivia event, including a raffle, open bar, and snacks! Trivia will be in teams of 3-6 players. Bring your own team or be matched up at the door! REGISTRATION AND DRINKS START AT 7:45 PM TRIVIA GAME STARTS AT 8:15 PM start-date: 2019-02-23 start time: 7:45 p.m. end date: end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Congregation Beth Shalom 5915 Beacon Street Pittsburgh, PA…
Find out more »March 2019
Temple Sinai Brotherhood Brunch with Christina Cassotis
Christina CassotisSinai Brotherhood Brunch with Christina Cassotis description: Christina Cassotis, CEO of Allegheny County Airport Authority, will speak on "Pittsburgh International Airport’s Terminal Modernization Plan: Building for the Region’s Future," following an introduction by Rich Fitzgerald, County Executive. Cost: $10 pre-registration; $18 at the door; Contact Todd Miller at toddprmktg@gmail.com or (412) 848-1082. start-date: 2019-03-03 start time: 10 AM end date: 2019-03-03 end time: 11:30 AM all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 event…
Find out more »It’s Game Time! Pitt Women’s Basketball
title: It’s Game Time! Pitt Women’s Basketball description: MARCH 3, 2019 at 1:45 p.m. | COST $5.00 | RSVP by FEBRUARY 8! Join the Youth Department and the Beth Shalom Men’s Club as we watch The Pitt Women’s Basketball Team VS. Louisville. Tickets paid and picked up in advance! Tickets will be available for pickup at Beth Shalom after 2/20. Questions and RSVP to Marissa Tait at youthdirector@bethshalompgh.org start-date: 2019-03-03 start time: 1:45 p.m. end date: 2019-03-03 end time: all-day…
Find out more »Bagel Bites: Sunday Brunch
Bagel Bites: Sunday Brunch description: Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will speak at Temple Emanuel of South Hills on Sunday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the "Bagel Bites: Sunday Brunch Series." FREE and open to the community. RSVP: http://www.templeemanuelpgh.org/event/bagel-bites-brunch/ start-date: 2019-03-10 start time: 10:30 AM end date: 2019-03-10 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 1250 Bower Hill Rd. www.templeemanuelpgh.org event organizer: Leslie Hoffman event website: http://www.templeemanuelpgh.org/event/bagel-bites-brunch/ event cost: free
Find out more »Kids’ Hamantash Bake
title: Kids' Hamantash Bake description: On Sunday, March 10, children ages 3-12 are invited to an afternoon of pre-Purim fun, from 1-2:15pm at Chabad of Squirrel Hill, 1700 Beechwood Boulevard. Children will bake festive hamantashen to take home and to donate and will enjoy a special ventriloquist/puppet show following the baking activity. The cost is $10 per child, and reservations are required by March 7 at chabadpgh.com/kidscooking. start-date: 2019-03-10 start time: 1:00pm end date: 2019-03-10 end time: 2:15pm all-day event:…
Find out more »Beth El’s Monthly Lunch Program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum
title: Beth El's Monthly Lunch Program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum description: Beth El Congregation hosts its monthly lunch program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and guest Edd Hale discussing, “The Great Castle Shannon Bank Robbery.” Based on extensive research of court documents, period newspapers, and even an eyewitness interview, this almost unknown story rivals other well-known tales of the Daltons, Youngers, and James Brothers. Lunch begins at 11:30 am and the lecture starts at 12 pm. Please call 412-561-1168 to make…
Find out more »Loaves of Love
title: Loaves of Love description: On March 14, 7:00-9:00pm, Chabad of Squirrel Hill will host a Loaves of Love event for women. Amy Weiss will lead participants in challah-making, and Sue Berman will demonstrate some special Purim challah shapes. The cost is $10, and reservations are required by March 12 at chabadpgh.com/lol. start-date: 2019-03-14 start time: 7:00pm end date: 2019-03-14 end time: 9:00pm all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 1700 Beechwood Boulevard event organizer: Chani Altein event website: http://chabadpgh.comlol…
Find out more »Casino Night
Title: Casino Night description: Join your friends at Beth El for a fabulous Casino Night event! The evening will start with dinner and live music followed by games - all for just $40! Enjoy a 50/50 raffle, prizes and silent auction as well. The menu features Tomato Soup Shooters, Fish Tacos, A Mashed Potato Bar, Desserts, Specialty Coffee Bar and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Socialize with friends and enjoy a great evening out. RSVP online at bethelcong.org or call 412-561-1168…
Find out more »Family Purim Carnival
Family Purim Carnival description: Wear your favorite costume and enjoy games, food (cash or checks only please), prizes, and MORE FUN! Cost: $10 (all day pass); FREE for children three & under (Children under eight MUST be accompanied by an adult) Costume Contest: Prizes for the Best Purim-Related Costume (Who will you be? Haman? Esther? Mordecai?) and Most Creative Costume! Let’s Go Fly a Kite! Family Kite Design Competition: Inspired by our Mary Poppins Purim Shpiel, decorate a kite to…
Find out more »Pre Purim Seniors Lunch
title: Pre Purim Seniors Lunch description: Join us for a delicious lunch, Hamentashen, and a Musical Purim Program. Call 412-278-2658 to preregister. start-date: 2019-03-19 start time: 12:00PM end date: 2019-03-19 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: Chabad of the South Hills 1701 McFarland Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 event organizer: Barb Segel event website: http://www.chabadsh.com event cost: $5 suggested donation
Find out more »Purim Dinner Presented by Rodef Shalom and Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha
Purim Dinner Presented by Rodef Shalom and Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha description: Join us for a Purim dinner from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Freehof Hall at Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. Dinner will include pasta dish options with Hamantaschen for dessert, catered by Colleen Wolfson. The cost of the dinner is $18 for members, $36 for non-members, $10 for kids 12 years old and under, and free for kids three years old and under. Please…
Find out more »Young Peoples Synagogue’s Purim party
title: Young Peoples Synagogue's Purim party description: Wednesday March 20 Come join the festivities at Young Peoples Synagogue's Purim party! Megillah reading at 7 p.m., with noisemakers and adults in costume (costumes optional). Followed by a kosher Purim feast with salads, Italian fare (pasta, lasagna, eggplant parmesan) and hamentashen. Pay what you wish. Please call (412) 421-3213 by March 18 to RSVP. start-date: 2019-03-20 start time: 07:00/PM end date: 2019-03-20 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- People can call…
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