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June 2019
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Welcoming Refugees in Pittburgh
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Welcoming Refugees in Pittburgh How can we help refugees in Pittsburgh feel welcomed? Working with representatives of Pittsburgh’s diverse communities, Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) address the issues and needs of immigrants who seek to make Pittsburgh their home. Join us to hear from a panel featuring Monica Ruiz of Casa San Jose, Leslie Aizenman of Jewish Family & Children’s Services (JF&CS), and Leslie Brier, Women of Reform Judaism’s (WRJ) United Nations representative with moderator…
Find out more »Book signing: Barbara Morris Stock
title: Book signing description: Native Pittsburgh, Barbara Morris Stock, will sign her novel, "Anything is Possible: A Child's Journey to America and Hope." Told through the eyes of a ten-year-old child, this historical fiction novel is based on the story of the author's family who immigrated to the States from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s. The book weaves together insights into the Jewish immigrate experience, American history, and a child's personal journey of growing up. start-date: 2019-06-02 start time:…
Find out more »Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing
Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) continues to offer opportunities for individual and community healing. These sessions are free and open (no registration necessary) to anyone suffering trauma from the aftermath of the shooting at the Tree of Life. You are not alone, and your feelings are completely understandable. Experts tell us that there will be different days – anniversaries, holidays, etc. – that may remind us especially of those we’ve lost and what has happened to this community. Reach…
Find out more »Thursday Evenings in My Garden
title: Thursday Evenings in My Garden description: Memorial Day through Labor Day | 6:30 – 8 p.m. EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALING, GROWTH, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Join us weekly for casual conversation and exploration! Come once or come weekly, friends are welcome! Please check our websites for location and confirmation of upcoming dates! DEBORAH A. BARON, COACH Executive, Leadership, Life, Transformative deborah@deborahbaron.com www.deborahbaron.com RABBI JEREMY MARKIZ Director of Derekh and Youth Tefillah jmarkiz@bethshalompgh.org www.bethshalompgh.org start-date: 2019-05-30 start time: 6:30 p.m. end…
Find out more »NCJW PGH Annual Meeting: Voting Rights & Our Democracy
NCJW PGH Annual Meeting: Voting Rights & Our Democracy description: Voter registration and ID laws, ballot access, census participation, modern voting machines... do you know about the issues that will impact the 2020 election? Do you know how can you get involved now to help protect our democracy? NCJW Pittsburgh’s annual meeting features a women-led panel discussion to raise awareness of systemic efforts to deprive people—especially people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals, of the right to…
Find out more »Thursday Evenings in My Garden
title: Thursday Evenings in My Garden description: Memorial Day through Labor Day | 6:30 – 8 p.m. EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALING, GROWTH, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Join us weekly for casual conversation and exploration! Come once or come weekly, friends are welcome! Please check our websites for location and confirmation of upcoming dates! DEBORAH A. BARON, COACH Executive, Leadership, Life, Transformative deborah@deborahbaron.com www.deborahbaron.com RABBI JEREMY MARKIZ Director of Derekh and Youth Tefillah jmarkiz@bethshalompgh.org www.bethshalompgh.org start-date: 2019-05-30 start time: 6:30 p.m. end…
Find out more »Pride Shabbat
Temple Emanuel of South Hills celebrates Pride Shabbat. The service will include special readings and reflections and will be followed by a dessert oneg. For more information, visit www.templeemanuelpgh.org or call 412-279-7600.
Find out more »Thursday Evenings in My Garden
title: Thursday Evenings in My Garden description: Memorial Day through Labor Day | 6:30 – 8 p.m. EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALING, GROWTH, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Join us weekly for casual conversation and exploration! Come once or come weekly, friends are welcome! Please check our websites for location and confirmation of upcoming dates! DEBORAH A. BARON, COACH Executive, Leadership, Life, Transformative deborah@deborahbaron.com www.deborahbaron.com RABBI JEREMY MARKIZ Director of Derekh and Youth Tefillah jmarkiz@bethshalompgh.org www.bethshalompgh.org start-date: 2019-05-30 start time: 6:30 p.m. end…
Find out more »President’s Day House Warming and Wine Reception
Na’amat USA Pittsburgh Council presents a President’s Day House Warming and Wine Reception at Rodef Shalom from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening includes the premiere of the documentary “The Pioneers of Pittsburgh Pioneer Women.” Dessert will be served. RSVP by June 13 to Jackie Braslawsce at 412-521-5253 or naamatpgh@gmail.com
Find out more »World Refugee Day in Market Square
Please join Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) and friends in Market Square on Friday, June 21 (11 am - 2 pm)! Performances, crafts and great food provided by members of our refugee and immigrant communities will delight your senses! Performers include African, Nepali and Greek dance groups, Venezuelan musician, more dance and drumming from the Hill Dance Academy Theater, poet Osama Alomar from Pittsburgh City of Asylum, and more. Taste treats from Syria, Iraq, Turkey and more. Listen to…
Find out more »Open House With a Twist
Woman to Woman Toastmasters invites you to attend our Open House With a Twist at the Center for Women-NCJW, 1620 Murray Avenue. The theme of the evening is effective networking. Highlights Include four distinguished toastmasters speakers who will present novel networking concepts, light refreshments and an abbreviated Toastmasters meeting, networking tables and information to get you started or continue your exploration. This is a free event open to all women in the community. Visit https://w2wopenhouse.eventbrite.com to register.
Find out more »Anti-Semitism and the American Law
The Zionist Organization of America: Pittsburgh is pleased to host a discussion on Anti-Semitism and American Law, featuring Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David N. Wecht. How has the law helped to shape our destiny as American Jews? What insights can our legal tradition offer as we confront new and troubling forces of anti-Semitism? It will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM, in the Eisner Commons at Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street. Justice Wecht’s talk is…
Find out more »Community Support: Grounding Through Movement
JFCS continues to offer opportunities for individual and community healing. These sessions are free and open (no registration necessary) to anyone suffering trauma from the aftermath of the shooting at the Tree of Life. Reach out - JFCS is here. Help is also available 24/7 from the Center for Victims hotline: 1-866-644-2882. For a complete list of Community Support June events, please visit the JFCS website events calendar.
Find out more »Thursday Evenings in My Garden
title: Thursday Evenings in My Garden description: Memorial Day through Labor Day | 6:30 – 8 p.m. EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALING, GROWTH, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Join us weekly for casual conversation and exploration! Come once or come weekly, friends are welcome! Please check our websites for location and confirmation of upcoming dates! DEBORAH A. BARON, COACH Executive, Leadership, Life, Transformative deborah@deborahbaron.com www.deborahbaron.com RABBI JEREMY MARKIZ Director of Derekh and Youth Tefillah jmarkiz@bethshalompgh.org www.bethshalompgh.org start-date: 2019-05-30 start time: 6:30 p.m. end…
Find out more »Community Support: Grounding Through Movement
JFCS continues to offer opportunities for individual and community healing. These sessions are free and open (no registration necessary) to anyone suffering trauma from the aftermath of the shooting at the Tree of Life. Reach out - JFCS is here. Help is also available 24/7 from the Center for Victims hotline: 1-866-644-2882. For a complete list of Community Support June events, please visit the JFCS website events calendar.
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