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June 2019
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 »An Evening of Chamber Music
Temple Emanuel of South Hills is hosting an Evening of Chamber Music in honor of Jacob Naveh’s retirement after 50 years of tutoring B’nai Mitzvah students in the South Hills. The concert, sponsored by the Diskin Music Fund and Temple Emanuel, will feature musicians from the Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival: Nurit Pacht, violin; Aron Zelkowicz, cello; Rodrigo Ojeda, piano. The performance will include the music of Joachim Stutschewsky and Felix Mendelssohn. Tickets are just $10/person and can be purchased at…
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 »Prom Shabbat
It’s the biggest night of your young life!! Come join Moishe House as we relive our awkward teenage years with formal wear, stairwell pictures, slow dancing, and a crowning of the prom court! Come in your snazziest prom outfit and prom-pose to a special cutie (or come stag! No date needed). Let’s make this a night to remember! Contact moishehousepgh@gmail.com for more information. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22-32.
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 »Havdallah Bonfire
Start your week off right! Bring over your ukulele, clarinet, or just your vocal cords, and get ready for a night of singing, bonfires, and s’mores! We will have snacks and beer, just bring yourselves! Contact moishehousepgh@gmail.com for more information. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22-32.
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 »July 2019
DIY Wind Chimes
Let your creative juices flow! Make your very own wind chimes and create the perfect summer porch vibes. Moishe house events are intended for young adults age 22-32. Message a resident for the address.
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 »Beth Shalom Hosts Scholar in Residence Noam Sienna
Noam Sienna is a Jewish educator, artist, and doctoral candidate in Jewish History and Museum Studies at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of "A Rainbow Thread: An Anthology of Queer Jewish Texts From the First Century to 1969," a collection of over 100 sources on the intersection of Jewish and queer identities. Saturday, July 6 12:45 p.m., Helfant Chapel – Noam will lead a study session examining gender through the lens of Jewish text. Saturday Evening, Homestead…
Find out more »Pittsburgh Jewish History – 101 Adult Ed
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills' next Pittsburgh Jewish History-101 Adult Ed will explore "Yiddish & Religion (The Pittsburgh Jews among the Christian)" in the Catz Reception Area (between the sanctuary & social hall).
Find out more »Van Gogh in Bloom
Join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills' Sisterhood as they take a self-guided tour of breathtaking recreations of Vincent Van Gogh’s legendary paintings brought to three-dimensional life through vibrant blooms, majestic trees and hand-crafted props at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The afternoon will start off with lunch at Cafe Phipps followed by seeing Van Gogh in Bloom. • You do not have to be a member of Sisterhood to attend the show. • Carpooling will be available. Please…
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