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November 2017
Forgotten Stories from the Homefront: Jews in Western Pennsylvania During WW I
title: Forgotten Stories from the Homefront: Jews in Western Pennsylvania During World War I. description: The Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center presents Forgotten Stories from the Homefront: Jews in Western Pennsylvania During World War I. A century ago, as Jewish soldiers from Western Pennsylvania were fighting in battles overseas during World War I, their Jewish communities were fighting a separate set of battles back home. These local battles were about patriotism, civil rights, Zionism,…
Find out more »History of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
From: title: Squirrel Hill Historical Society description: November 14, 2017 (Tuesday) "History of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust" Speaker: J. Kevin McMahon, President and CEO The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust start-date: 2017-11-14 start time: 07:30 PM end date: 2017-11-14 end time: 09:30 PM all-day event: recurring event: Monthly event address: The Church of the Redeemer, located at 5700 Forbes Avenue, Sq. Hill event organizer: Squirrel Hill Historical Society event website: http://squirrelhillhistory.org/ event cost: Free
Find out more »The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition Annual Neighborhood Meeting and Open House
From: <mlien@shuc.org> title: The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition Annual Neighborhood Meeting and Open House description: All are invited to SHUC's 2017 neighborhood meeting and open house to be held on Thursday November 16th 7pm at the JCC in Squirrel Hill. We will be focusing on the topic: "Transportation Safety and Mobility: Moving Safely and efficiently in Squirrel Hill." Our featured speakers for the evening are Director Karina Ricks from the newly formed City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure,…
Find out more »More than Just Mosaics: the Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel’s Galilee
From: <ashear@pitt.edu> title: Israel Heritage Room Annual Lecture: Jodi Magness, "More than Just Mosaics: the Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee" description: The Annual Jewish Studies-Israel Heritage Room Lecture at the University of Pittsburgh will take place this year on Monday November 27th, at 7 pm, in the Cathedral of Learning, Room 324. The public is invited to attend and the event is free of charge. This year’s lecture will also commemorate the 30th anniversary of the opening of…
Find out more »December 2017
Camp Young Judaea Midwest Chanukah Party and Open House
From: title: Camp Young Judaea Midwest Chanukah Party and Open House description: Kids grades 2-12 are invited to experience a day at Camp Young Judaea Midwest, plus Chanukah games and yummy Chanukah treats from 1-3:30pm. Parents of interested and returning campers are invited to join in the fun at 3:30, meet Lauren Sandoval, Assistant Director, CYJ Midwest and learn about the wonderful experiences Camp Young Judaea Midwest has to offer, including a focus on Israeli culture, outdoor activities, and being…
Find out more »Ira and Nanette Gordon Professional Achievement Award Reception
The Ira and Nanette Gordon Professional Achievement Award Reception will be held from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Levinson Hall. The award was established to inspire communal service on behalf of the community by recognizing an outstanding community professional in the early career stages. This year’s recipient is Matthew Bolton, director of JF&CS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry and SOS Pittsburgh. Bolton has demonstrated exceptional ability and commitment to providing services to thousands of…
Find out more »Snaps, Sexts, Selfies and Self-Esteem: The Tongue-Twisting World of Girls and Social Media
Wednesday, Dec. 13 Snaps, Sexts, Selfies and Self-Esteem: The Tongue-Twisting World of Girls and Social Media, presented by the Jewish Women's Foundation, in partnership with Community Day School. Parents and educators are looking for resources and strategies to better support, educate and encourage the girls in their lives. Lisa Hinkelman, a nationally recognized researcher, speaker and author who is a foremost authority on educating and empowering girls, will share her original research from the first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking nationwide survey of nearly…
Find out more »January 2018
Squirrel Hill Then and Now II
From: title: January Program: Squirrel Hill Then and Now II description: Speaker: Helen Wilson, Vice President of the Squirrel Hill Historical Society start-date: 2018-01-09 start time: 7:30 PM end date: 2018-01-09 end time: 9:00 PM all-day event: yes recurring event: --- event address: Church of the Redeemer 5700 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa 15217 event organizer: Squirrel Hill Historical Society event website: http://historysqhill@hotmail.com event cost: No Charge
Find out more »February 2018
Western PA Beyond the Trees: An Evening With JNF’s CEO
From: Jason Rose Phone: 412-521-3200 Message Body: On Feb 8, 2018, Russell F. Robinson, Jewish National Fund's CEO will present at a public event, how JNF's vital work is shaping Israel's future. Dessert will be served at this complimentary event, and dietary laws observed. Information on the public event: Western PA Beyond the Trees: An Evening With JNF's CEO Thursday, February 8 at 7 PM - 9 PM EST Rodef Shalom Congregation 4905 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 No Cost…
Find out more »Historical Memory and Patriotism: Bouquet, the Injun Girtys and two Grants
title: Historical Memory and Patriotism: Bouquet, the Injun Girtys and two Grants (James and Ulysses) description: This is a lecture on the history of Simon Girty (and more) The Speaker is Charles McCollester, Pittsburgh Historian start-date: 2018-02-13 start time: 7:30 PM end date: 2018-02-13 end time: 9:00 PM all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Church of the Redeemer 5700 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh event organizer: Squirrel Hill Historical Society From: <historysqhill@hotmail.com> event website: http://historysqhill@hotmail.com event cost: Free
Find out more »Findings of the 2017 Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will unveil the findings of the 2017 Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study at 5:30 p.m. at Rodef Shalom Congregation. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald will make the opening remarks. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yd25xfqa or contact Chrissy Janisko at cjanisko@jfedpgh.org or 412-697-6652.
Find out more »South Hills Town Hall Meeting
Join South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Brandeis University’s Cohen Center of Modern Jewish Studies as we reveal a demographic snapshot of Jewish Pittsburgh, from a suburban perspective, as well as reviewing current patterns of Jewish engagement. South Hills Jewish Community Center, 345 Kane Blvd. Register at
Find out more »Candidate Forum: Pittsburgh City Council District 8 Special Election
title: Candidate Forum: Pittsburgh City Council District 8 Special Election description: Non-partisan forum for all candidates running in the Special Election for Pittsburgh's City Council District 8. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, Jewish Community Center's Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement, Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, Bend the Arc-Pittsburgh, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. Audience members may submit written questions. The forum will be live streamed on the…
Find out more »March 2018
Alumni and Friends of Allderdice (AFA) General Membership Meeting
Alumni and Friends of Allderdice (AFA) General Membership Meeting: Thursday, March 1 (6:30-8:30) in the Allderdice Library. Contact Allderdice1927@gmail.com with questions. Please join us for the annual meeting of the AFA. Our agenda will include an update on our activities, including: Applying for official non-profit status Review of draft mission statement and bylaws (will be posted on the AFA website by February 19) Financial status Current activities: Hall of Fame; Allderdice Archives; website Future projects/activities that AFA contributions can support…
Find out more »Steering the Wind: Genetic Screening in Jewish Populations
Misha Angrist On Sunday, March 11, 2018, Congregation Dor Hadash will present a lecture by Dr. Misha Angrist titled Steering the Wind: Genetic Screening in Jewish Populations. Dr. Misha Angrist is an Associate Professor of the Practice at Duke University in the Social Science Research Institute and Senior Fellow in the Duke Initiative for Science and Society. In his work, Dr. Angrist explores the intersection of biology and society, especially as it relates to the governance of human participation in…
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