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March 2019
Kesser Torah Grand Purim
title: Purim @ the JCC description: Kesser Torah Grand Purim Seudah LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF SHUSHAN: I HEREBY PRESENT TO YOU A GRAND PURIM FEAST TO BE HELD AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST/14TH DAY OF ADAR OF 5779!!!!!! 4:45 PM Megillah Reading 5:00 PM Grand Purim Seudah with an amazing program for the whole family!!! Included will be: ***Complete catered dinner by Grilliance, including salmon, chicken soup and chicken ***Games and entertainment ***Full children's program including…
Find out more »Purim Fest
Chabad of Pittsburgh will hold Purim Fest at Dave & Buster’s at the Waterfront from 5 to 8 p.m. and will include the Megillah reading, arcade and dinner. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Visit chabadpgh.com/purimfest for more information and to RSVP.
Find out more »Derekh Speaker Series — Idra Novey
title: Derekh Speaker Series -- Idra Novey Idra Novey description: A series of talks by authors from across the country made available through the Jewish Book Council. This speaker is Idra Novey, author of Those Who Knew, a taut, timely novel about what a powerful politician thinks he can get away with and the group of misfits who finally bring him down. There will be a book sale and author signing at the end. Contact derekhcbs@gmail.com for more information. start-date:…
Find out more »Workshop: Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence
title: workshop description: Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence, Ceasefire PA, and the Tikkun Olam Center of Temple Sinai will hold an event from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai to introduce this new organization to the community and to present a workshop, led by Rob Conroy of Ceasefire PA, on the legislative path to ending gun violence. Visit squirrelhillstandsagainstgunviolence.org for more information. start-date: 2019-03-24 start time: 10 a.m. end date: 2019-03-24 end time: 12:30 pm all-day event:…
Find out more »Rehumanize: A Vigil for Muslims in New Zealand
Sunday, March 24, 5pm: Rehumanize: A Vigil for Muslims in New Zealand. Soldiers and Sailors, 4141 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Plan to arrive early – we expect it to be packed.
Find out more »Sisterhood Movie Night – Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel
title: Sisterhood Movie Night - Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel description: Join the Women of Rodef Shalom for Sisterhood Movie Night, presenting Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel. This film charts Israel’s national baseball team as it competed for the first time in 2017 in the World Baseball Classic. The film is funny, poignant and true! The film is open to the community at no charge. This film will be presented in Levy Hall. start-date: 2019-03-24 start…
Find out more »Music at Rodef Shalom Presents: Violin and Dance, with Attack Theatre dancers
title: Music at Rodef Shalom Presents: Violin and Dance, featuring Dancers from Attack Theatre description: Join us for an evening of dance music by Bach, De Falla and Sarasate, Sonata in D Minor by Brahms, and pieces by Ernest Bloch, in addition to Amy Beach for violin and piano. Roy Sonne is the featured violinist with Yeeha Chiu playing piano. This special event also features dancers from Attack Theatre. Founded in 1994 by Artistic Directors Michele de la Reza and…
Find out more »“Wiesenthal (Nazi Hunter)”
Performances of the play “Wiesenthal (Nazi Hunter)” written by and starring Tom Dugan will be held at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave. Simon Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor, was responsible for bringing more than 1,100 Nazi war criminals to justice. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Tree of Life. Visit trustarts.org or contact 412-456-6666 for tickets and more information.
Find out more »All About Parkinson’s Disease
Join JAA as the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA shares an overview of Parkinson's disease, including pathology, management, and some of the more notable research that is currently being conducted. You will learn about: • How the disease may present itself differently from person to person. • Motor & non-motor aspects or symptoms of the disease. • Caring for the person with the diagnosis. • How caregivers can misinterpret behaviors the person with Parkinson's displays. • Helpful tips for the…
Find out more »Generations Speaker Series: Susan Hawkins
Generations Speaker Series: Susan Hawkins description: Join us for our next installment of our popular Generations Speakers Series. Susan Hawkins, the daughter of survivors from Hungary and the Ukraine, will tell her parents’ story of loss and survival through concentration camps, hiding and emigration. She will also discuss her own recent journey of traveling back to Hungary and the Ukraine years later, and retracing some of the places where her family lived. start-date: 2019-03-27 start time: 07:00pm end date: end…
Find out more »An Evening of Holocaust Education and Remembrance
An Evening of Holocaust Education and Remembrance description: In commemoration of the Tree of Life Synagogue, Shaler Area High School students are hosting an evening of Holocaust remembrance and education. In the library and LIGHT Center (Center for Leadership through Innovation in Genocide and Human rights Teaching), survivor Shulamit Bastacky, students, and leaders from the SNHL and Millvale libraries will decorate butterflies in remembrance of child victims of the Holocaust and read stories of empathy and tolerance. In the lobby,…
Find out more »Healthy Living for the Brain & Body
title: Healthy Living for the Brain & Body description: Presented by Amy Dukes, Director of Memory Care Operations at the Jewish Association on Aging (JAA) start-date: 2019-03-28 start time: 07:00 PM end date: 2019-03-28 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: South Hills JCC 345 Kane Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15243 event organizer: David Rullo event website: http://southhillsjewishpittsburgh.org/healthy event cost: FREE
Find out more »The Great Temple Sinai Bake Off
The Great Temple Sinai Bake Off description: Seven of the best Temple Sinai bakers will compete. Only ONE will win! Be there to sample their delicious creations and vote for “The People’s Choice” winner! Patterned after The Great British Bake Off on Netflix, watch our bakers face a technical challenge and create their show stoppers! And you get to schmooze, sample their efforts, and vote for “The People’s Choice” winner! For only $20, you’ll enjoy appetizers, dessert, two drinks, and…
Find out more »Temple Sinai Security Update & Safety Training with Brad Orsini
Temple Sinai Security Update & Safety Training with Brad Orsini, Sunday, March 31, 9:45-11:30 AM Join us for a very important security update and safety training. Executive Director Drew Barkley will address recent security improvements and plans, and Brad Orsini, Director of Jewish Community Security at The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, will share information on how to react when confronted with life-threatening situations. Contact Drew Barkley with questions at (412) 421-9715 ext. 111 or Drew@TempleSinaiPGH.org.
Find out more »Pesach University
Pesach University description: Join us for these wonderful sessions at Beth Shalom. Each will be taught twice, first at 10 AM and again at 10:45 AM! Meaning at the Seder: Has your seder lost its luster? Finding it difficult to relate to 10 plagues, four cups of wine and Dayyenu? Learn with Rabbi Seth Adelson to help navigate the essential questions of this night: Why are we here? Why are we discussing the Exodus and not eating? And what could…
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