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March 2019
JFunds outreach
JFunds, the network of financial support services in the Jewish community, will be tabling outside Murray Avenue Kosher on Sunday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays April 4 and April 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. Representatives will share information and answer questions about accessing financial resources for monthly bills, large expenses, Israel travel, college tuition, and more. Visit jfundspgh.org for more information about JFunds.
Find out more »April 2019
Beth Shalom Lunch and Learn
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 for…
Find out more »Friends All Around
Friends All Around description: The Friendship Circle is celebrating 13 years of friendship on April 7th, 2019 at The Pennsylvanian. Join us for our annual fundraiser where we will honor our 2019 seniors. There will be a silent auction, raffle and strolling dinner. To RSVP go to www.fcpgh.org/friends-all-around. start-date: 2019-04-07 start time: 5:30 PM end date: end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: The Pennsylvanian, 1100 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA event organizer: The Friendship Circle event website: https://www.fcpgh.org/friends-all-around/friends-all-around-ticket-information/…
Find out more »The Numbers Keep Changing: Poems and Paintings by Judith R. Robinson
title: The Numbers Keep Changing: Poems and Paintings by Judith R. Robinson description: As a Jew born during World War II, Judy Robinson has always been conscious of how easily her life might have been different if she had not been born in the United States. For that reason, the Holocaust became a subject of study and identity for her. Anti-Semitism and the enormity of loss it created and continues to create led Judy to address these themes in multiple…
Find out more »SHHS History of Dollar Bank
From: <historysqhill@hotmail.com> title: Squirrel Hill Historical Society (SHHS) April Program description: History of Dollar Bank Speakers: Joseph Smith. Senior Vice President, Dollar Bank, and Dorothy Spangle, Multi-Media Production Specialist at Dollar Bank start-date: 2019-04-09 start time: 7:30 pm end date: 2019-04-09 end time: 9:15 pm all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Church of the Redeemer 5700 Forbes Avenue event organizer: Squirrel Hill Historical Society event website: http://Squirrelhillhistory.org event cost: Free
Find out more »Angst, Raising Awareness Around Anxiety.Documentary Screening
Angst, Raising Awareness Around Anxiety.Documentary Screening description: The CDS Parent Association and JCC/The Second Floor invite you on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. for a free screening of the new documentary Angst, Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. The 56-minute film explores anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it, telling powerful stories of many kids and teens who discuss their anxiety and how they’ve found solutions and hope. The screening will take place in the Katz…
Find out more »Dedication of Krause Commons Apartments
The dedication of Krause Commons Apartments, the new location of the Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse and Jewish Residential Services’ offices will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at 2609/2615 Murray Ave. Contact Alison Karabin at JRS at 412-325-0039 or akarabin@jrspgh.org.
Find out more »175th anniversary celebration of B’nai B’rith
Charles O. Kaufman, B’nai B’rith International president will speak about B’nai B’rith and vital issues in the world today as it celebrates its 175th anniversary of service to the world. Neighboring lodges and units from Pittsburgh to Cleveland are invited to this event at 10 a.m. followed by a brunch hosted by the Aaron Grossman Lodge # 339 at the JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio 44504. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call Alan Samuels at 724-658-8223 and leave…
Find out more »Generations Speaker Series: Chana Brody
title: Generations Speaker Series: Chana Brody description: Born in the Czech Republic, Chana and her parents, Ann & William Jakubovic, immigrated to the United States in 1969. The shadow of the Holocaust was ever-present in their household, even when it was not discussed. Chana feels that there is no better way to honor her parents’ memory than to tell their story. This event is free and will include a light breakfast, but registration is required; no walk-ins will be allowed.…
Find out more »Herzog Breakfast
Herzog Breakfast description: Join us as we listen to David Shribman discuss his career as executive editor and vice president of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the past 16 years, and he and his wife's new positions at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. This event is sponsored by Brotherhood and the Women of Rodef Shalom and it is open to the public. end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Rodef Shalom Congregation 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 event…
Find out more »Lox and Learning w/Dennis Jett
title: Lox and Learning w/Dennis Jett description: Fellow congregant Dennis Jett has served as US Ambassador to Mozambique and Peru and is currently a professor of international relations at Penn State. He has written about such issues as the future of American diplomats and the political underpinnings of the Iran nuclear deal. Most recently his book "Why Peacekeeping Fails" has been revised and re-released. A light brunch sponsored by Beth Shalom Men’s Club will be served at 10:00 a.m. start-date:…
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 »Rediscovering the Jews of Amiens
title: Rediscovering the Jews of Amiens description: After France fell under Nazi control in 1940, Jews across the country were forced to register with local authorities. The Jews of the city of Amiens were no exception, and the majority were later murdered. For decades, their names and photographs were tucked away in a government building in Paris. Slowly, they began to fade from the collective memory of their former neighbors. Until now. Pittsburgh-based historian David Rosenberg has spent years working…
Find out more »Coffee and Conversation with Rep. Mike Doyle
Rep. Mike DoyleMeet Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Doyle for a casual Coffee and Conversation from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. This event is free and open to the community and is “off the record” and will be closed to the media. Video or audio recording will not be allowed. Questions or need accommodations for differing abilities? Contact Marlene Layton at mlayton@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5247 for more information.
Find out more »Citywide public safety meeting
A citywide public safety meeting will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Teamster Temple, 4701 Butler St. Dinner will be served. FBI, Pennsylvania State Police and Pittsburgh Police will discuss "Recognizing and Reporting Hate Groups and Extremism in Your Neighborhood." Contact Zinna Scott, president Zone 5 Public Safety Council, at 412-726-4958.
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