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August 2019
Wholly Holy: Exploring Faith, Practice, & Belonging in Judaism and Christianity
Wholly Holy: Exploring Faith, Practice and Belonging in Judaism and Christianity, a series about Jewish and Christian lifecycle events and why we do them the way we do them. This interfaith program is presented in partnership between the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and Congregation Beth Shalom. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Eisner Commons, Congregation Beth Shalom. The series is free, lunch included. Free on-site childcare available. For more information and to RSVP visit https://tinyurl.com/WhollyHoly2019. July 10: Coming of Age July 17: Daily…
Find out more »2019 Fall Forum featuring Dr. Erica Brown
The Jewish Community Foundation presents the 2019 Fall Forum featuring Dr. Erica Brown in conversation with Rabbi Danny Schiff on Leading Issues in Contemporary Jewish Life. Featuring the presentation of the 2019 Gift of Consequence Award to Sandy & Larry Rosen. Visit https://jewishpgh.org/fall-forum/ to learn more and register.
Find out more »Spiritual readings for the Jewish High Holidays with Rabbi Jonathan Perlman
Learn how the stories of Abraham, Hannah, Isaiah and Jonah illustrate themes of the Jewish New Year and help us prepare spiritually for the upcoming holidays at Spiritual Readings for the Jewish High Holidays with by Rabbi Jonathan Perlman presented by New Light Congregation and Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church. The free series takes place at 7 p.m. at New Light Congregation. Email info@newlightcongregatin.org or call 412-421-1017 to enroll.
Find out more »Jewish Geneaology Society
Noted genealogist and Pittsburgh native Israel Pickholtz will speak about how his persistent research enabled him to solve a family mystery. Entitled 'Why Did My Father Know That His Grandfather Had An Uncle Selig?' this entertaining and compelling lecture will detail how he was finally able to put together the missing piece of his family tree using traditional sources as well as newly available genetic genealogy. Pickholtz will also be available to guide genealogists with their research. His presentation will…
Find out more »Spiritual readings for the Jewish High Holidays with Rabbi Jonathan Perlman
Learn how the stories of Abraham, Hannah, Isaiah and Jonah illustrate themes of the Jewish New Year and help us prepare spiritually for the upcoming holidays at Spiritual Readings for the Jewish High Holidays with by Rabbi Jonathan Perlman presented by New Light Congregation and Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church. The free series takes place at 7 p.m. at New Light Congregation. Email info@newlightcongregatin.org or call 412-421-1017 to enroll.
Find out more »Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing
A free weekly gathering for anyone suffering the aftermath of the trauma of October 27th. Offered by Amy Lohr, LCSW, Integrative Psychotherapist, through Jewish Family & Community Services at JFCS, Room A/B, 2nd Floor, 5743 Bartlett Street, Squirrel Hill. This is a change of location from the previous sessions at the JCC.
Find out more »James Lieber, Author Reading
Local author and attorney James Lieber will speak about his latest book, "Victory: How Pennsylvania Beat Gerrymandering and How Other States Can Do The Same" at the White Whale Bookstore (4754 Liberty Avenue). He'll also join Doug Webster of Fair Districts PA in a discussion about the current state of redistricting reform in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Free and open to the public. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/484252742340516/
Find out more »September 2019
Spiritual readings for the Jewish High Holidays with Rabbi Jonathan Perlman
Learn how the stories of Abraham, Hannah, Isaiah and Jonah illustrate themes of the Jewish New Year and help us prepare spiritually for the upcoming holidays at Spiritual Readings for the Jewish High Holidays with by Rabbi Jonathan Perlman presented by New Light Congregation and Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church. The free series takes place at 7 p.m. at New Light Congregation. Email info@newlightcongregatin.org or call 412-421-1017 to enroll.
Find out more »Young Peoples Synagogue Selichot program
On Saturday, September 21, Young Peoples Synagogue's Selichot program begins at 10 p.m. with a social, followed with remarks by Rabbi Vogel of the Aleph Institute at 10:30 p.m., and Selichot services at 11 p.m.
Find out more »Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing
A free weekly gathering for anyone suffering the aftermath of the trauma of October 27th. Offered by Amy Lohr, LCSW, Integrative Psychotherapist, through Jewish Family & Community Services at JFCS, Room A/B, 2nd Floor, 5743 Bartlett Street, Squirrel Hill. This is a change of location from the previous sessions at the JCC.
Find out more »Derekh Study Series
Rabbi Danielle Leshaw will lead discussions on several rebellion narratives within the Book of Numbers at Congregation Beth Shalom. We’ll study prominent themes that surface in these texts: religious authority, entering the land of Israel, God’s (im)perfect Torah, and communal obligation. Rabbi Danielle Leshaw is a Senior Educator and Campus Support Director at Hillel International. Visit bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming for more information.
Find out more »First Mondays with Rabbi Alex
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills presents their monthly lunch series featuring Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and a guest. This month, Judah Samet presents his experiences from birth in Hungary to liberation from the Bergen Belson concentration amp and beyond. $6 and includes lunch. Visit https://bethelcong.org/events/first-mondays-13/ for more information and to RSVP or all 412-561-1168.
Find out more »Adult Ed Evenings
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills welcomes George Savarese who will discuss North Korea. Begins with a wine & cheese reception. $5. Visit http://bethelcong.org/events/current-events/2019-09-09 for more information and to register, or call 412-561-1168.
Find out more »South Hills Nosh & Know with Rabbi Danny Schiff
South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh presents "South Hills Nosh & Know" with Rabbi Danny Schiff on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh in Mt. Lebanon (1635 McFarland Road). In this 3-part series, "21st Century Love and Marriage," Rabbi Schiff will explore the current state of Jewish love and marriage, and where it may be headed. $36 for all 3 sessions, and includes lunch. To register southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org/nosh or 412-446-4461.
Find out more »Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing
A free weekly gathering for anyone suffering the aftermath of the trauma of October 27th. Offered by Amy Lohr, LCSW, Integrative Psychotherapist, through Jewish Family & Community Services at JFCS, Room A/B, 2nd Floor, 5743 Bartlett Street, Squirrel Hill. This is a change of location from the previous sessions at the JCC.
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