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May 2019
Gene Kelly and the Jewish Community of Squirrel Hill
Squirrel Hill Historical Society May Program description: 'Gene Kelly and the Jewish Community of Squirrel Hill" Speaker: Eric Lidji Director of the Rauh Jewish Archives Senator John Heinz History Center start-date: 2019-05-14 start time: 7:30 pm end date: 2019-05-14 end time: 9:15 pm all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 5700 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa event organizer: Squirrel Hill Historical Society event website: http://squirrelhillhistory.org event cost: Free
Find out more »Red flags every parent should know
ayalarose102@gmail.com title: Red flags every parent should know description: A discussion based event engaging our Jewish community in open conversation regarding the signs and symptoms of mental health issues to recognize in our children, students and peers. start-date: 2019-05-14 start time: 7:30 pm end date: 2019-05-14 end time: 9:00 all-day event: recurring event: No event address: JCC (Robinson Building) 5738 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 event organizer: AMOTT event website: event cost: Free
Find out more »Squirrel Hill AARP
Sq.Hill AARP will host their May meeting, May 15 at 1 p.m. in the Falk Library at Rodef Shalom Synagogue, 4905 Fifth Ave. In addition to the general business meeting, election of chapter officers by the general membership will be held. The slate includes Marcia Kramer, President,Marsha Stern, Vice President, Marilyn Honisgberg, Treasurer, Andrea DiBello, Recording Secretary, Hilda Goldhammer, Corresponding Secretary, and Gerri Linder, Financial Secretary. In honor of Memorial Day, attendees and guests are asked to bring donations of…
Find out more »“From Leo Frank to Tree of Life: A History of Antisemitic Violence in America”
"From Leo Frank to Tree of Life: A History of Antisemitic Violence in America" presented by Dr. Rachel Kranson description: Please join Congregation Dor Hadash Adult Education for this special presentation by Dr. Rachel Kranson, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Pittsburgh Department of Religious Studies. Professor Kranson will present a history of violent antisemitic episodes in American history, such as the lynching of Leo Frank and the 1958 bombing of the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Temple in…
Find out more »Derekh Speaker Series — Jonathan Weisman
title: Derekh Speaker Series -- Jonathan Weisman description: A series of talks by authors from across the country made available through the Jewish Book Council. The final author of the 2018-19 series is New York Times journalist Jonathan Weisman and his book (((Semitism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump. There will be a book sale and author signing at the end. start-date: 2019-05-15 start time: 7:30 PM end date: 2019-05-15
Find out more »Sacred Symphonies with Rabbi Don Rossoff
description: The Bible has inspired creative interpretation (midrash) not just by ancient rabbis but by musicians, artists and poets throughout the ages, including modern Jewish classical composers. In this three-part class, participants will listen to and analyze three Biblically based modern compositions: Bloch’s Shelomo Rhapsody, Bernstein’s Jeremiah Symphony and his Chichester Psalms. No musical background necessary and you are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 PM – Rhapsody by Ernst Bloch –…
Find out more »An Evening with Dan Libenson
An Evening with Dan Libenson description: Dan Libenson, co-host of "Judaism Unbound," will present "The Other Ten Commandments: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying-Up Judaism" on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hollywood Theater. General Admission is only $5; Special VIP Package including pre-event meet & greet, hors d'oeuvres, and reserved seating is $25. Tickets: http://www.templeemanuelpgh.org/event/DL/ start-date: 2019-05-16 start time: 07:00 PM end date: 2019-05-16 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Hollywood Theater 1449 Potomac Avenue…
Find out more »Shalom Pittsburgh: A Conversation with Rabbi Danny Schiff
A Conversation with Rabbi Danny Schiff Foundation Scholar The Ben Gurion Society (BGS) welcomes all young adults to a discussion with Rabbi Danny Schiff. Topic to be announced. This is a free event. Thursday, May 16 @ 7:30 pm Free event. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. At a private home (address given upon RSVP). https://jewishpgh.org/event/a-conversation-with-danny-schiff/ for more information and to RSVP The full inclusion of people of all abilities is a core value of the Pittsburgh Jewish…
Find out more »Temple David Indoor Spring Yard Sale
Temple David Indoor Spring Yard Sale description: Temple David will have and indoor yard sale . Drop by for cool, quirky finds and great bargains. Come early to get the best offerings. start-date: 2019-05-19 start time: 9:00 end date: 2019-05-19 end time: 1:00 all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Temple David, 4415 Northern Pike, Monroeville, Pa 15146 event organizer: Jessica Raithel event website: http://jessicar@templedavid.org event cost: 0.00
Find out more »Bereavement Support Group
Bereavement Support Group description: Temple Emanuel's bereavement support group will meet on Sunday, May 19th at 9:30 AM. This group is open to the public. Contact the Temple office at 412-279-7600 with questions. start-date: 2019-05-19 start time: 09:30 AM end date: 2019-05-19 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 1250 Bower Hill Rd. www.templeemanuelpgh.org event organizer: Leslie Hoffman event website: http://www.templeemanuelpgh.org event cost: free
Find out more »Kids’ Mega Challah Event
title: Kids' Mega Challah Event description: On Sunday, May 19, from 1:30-3:00pm, join hundreds of Pittsburgh kids for an afternoon of challah-baking, story-telling and Jewish unity. Open to children from preschool through Grade 5, with a special Bat Mitzvah Club table for girls in grades 6-7. Registration required by May 13 at kidsmegachallah.com. start-date: 2019-05-19 start time: 1:30pm end date: 2019-05-19 end time: 3:00pm all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: Chabad of Squirrel Hill, 1700 Beechwood Boulevard event organizer:…
Find out more »NATIONAL HAZAMIR SINGS FOR PITTSBURGH
NATIONAL HAZAMIR SINGS FOR PITTSBURGH! CONCERT IN SOLIDARITY, exploring unity, community, harmony, set for May 19 at Temple Sinai in Pittsburgh Singers from 20 chapters of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir will travel to Pittsburgh from around the United States to present a concert in solidarity with the city of Pittsburgh. The concert is free and open to the entire community. The concert will take place at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, on Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2019,…
Find out more »Seniors Lunch
Seniors Lunch description: Please join us at Chabad of the South Hills for a delicious lunch and presentation on medications, hydration and sun protection by Comfort Keepers wheelchair accessible Please RSVP at 412-278-2658 or barb@chabadsh.com start-date: 2019-05-21 start time: 12:00PM end date: 2019-05-21 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 1701 McFarland Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 event organizer: Chabad of the South Hills event website: http://www.chabadsh.com event cost: $5 suggested donation
Find out more »Better Choices, Better Health at the JCC
Come join a workshop called Better Choices, Better Health at the JCC – Squirrel Hill When: Six consecutive Tuesdays, May 7 – June 11, 2019 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Room 202) Please call Amy Gold at (412) 697-3528 to sign up today! This is a wonderful program that has benefited many adults. The workshops are informative, fun, and interactive. By joining the workshop, you’ll be together with people with similar conditions and concerns as you, and you’ll make…
Find out more »E3 – Mix and Mingle Part 2
E3 – Mix and Mingle Part 2 Tuesday, May 21 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Hyatt House Pittsburgh – South Side Join the ladies of E3 for an evening of cocktail-making and mingling. Steven Kowalczuk, The Cocktail Chef from SteelCity Mixology, will lead us in a mixology class, where we will make three summer-themed cocktails. Space is limited, register today! Heavy appetizers will be provided. Dietary laws observed. Couvert $35 For questions, contact Rachel Lipkin Gleitman at rgleitman@jfedpgh.org or…
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