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January 2019
Extremism and Hate Crime Indicators
The FBI will lead a discussion on Extremism and Hate Crime Indicators from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. The discussion will cover hate speech, bias crimes and extremism that have been reported in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The FBI will discuss the groups that have targeted the area and the relationship to regional and national trends. Learn how to identify symbols affiliated with these hate groups and mechanisms for reporting the activity. Visit jewishpgh.org/event/hate-crime-indicator…
Find out more »Mindfulness: A Positive Spirit & Present Mind for a Happy New Year
Mindfulness: A Positive Spirit & Present Mind for a Happy New Year description: Presented by Bonnie Livingston, Fitness & Wellness Director at the South Hills JCC. Come casually dressed. start-date: 2019-01-29 start time: 7:00 p.m. end date: 2019-01-29 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 345 Kane Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Find out more »South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh Welcomes JFunds to the South Hills!
title: South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh Welcomes JFunds to the South Hills! description: Meet representatives from JFunds, a new partnership of the Hebrew Free Loan Association, Jewish Assistance Fund, JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, JFCS Scholarships, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. start-date: 2019-01-31 start time: 06:30 PM end date: 2019-01-31 end time: 08:00 PM 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/jfunds event cost:…
Find out more »Poetry & Music Night to Benefit HIAS
title: Poetry & Music Night to Benefit HIAS description: Join us as we voice our support for HIAS and for refugees, our friends. The event will be filled with the words and songs of 11 poets and musicians Avi Diamond and Angela Autumn - all local to Pittsburgh. The evening will start with a brief introduction by hosts Laura, Valerie, and Deena, as well as by director Leslie Aizenman and volunteer coordinator Andrew Van Treeck of JFCS Immigrant & Refugee…
Find out more »February 2019
Stand Up For Mental Health
title: Stand Up For Mental Health description: In Recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month, Temple Sinai invites you to a special comedy event featuring David Granirer (founder, comedian, and our MC for the evening) and a mighty group of Temple Sinai congregants eager to highlight the humor of their lives with mental health issues. We'll start the evening with Havdalah and then present Lisa Lederer with the Shore-Whitehill award, which celebrates volunteers who promote the inclusion of people…
Find out more »Bagel Bites: Sunday Brunch Series
title: Bagel Bites: Sunday Brunch Series description: Temple Emanuel of South Hills invites the community to the 2nd installment of the Bagel Bites: Sunday Brunch Series. Dr. Nathan Firestone, professor of history at Point Park University, will speak on Sunday, February 3 at 10:30 AM. The event is free, but RSVPs are requested at www.templeemanuelpgh.org/event/brunch2. Call 412-279-7600 for more information. start-date: 2019-02-03 start time: 10:30 AM end date: 2019-02-03 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 1250 Bower…
Find out more »World Wide Wrap 5779
World Wide Wrap 5779 description: Beth Shalom Men’s Club Invites You To The Annual World Wide Wrap. Bring Your Entire Family! When: Sunday, February 3, 2019 – • Tefillin Workshop begins at 10:30 a.m. • All School Tefillah Service at 11:30 a.m. Where: Rodef Shalom (4905 Fifth Ave. PGH) and Around the Globe! Who: Everyone Is Invited! Cost: FREE! Questions: Email Kate, kate@jjep.org BRING YOUR TEFILLIN! EXTRA SETS OF TEFILLIN WILL BE AVAILABLE. We are collecting donations of tefillin for…
Find out more »Crime and Consequences CLE Class
title: CLE Class description: A CLE course by the Jewish Learning Institute on crime and consequence, exploring and applying Talmudic principles to real and complex, modern-day cases concerning criminal convictions, sentencing, crime prevention, and rehabilitation. Class topic, What's the Point of Prison? taught by Rabbi Yisroel Altein from Chabad of Pittsburgh with guest presenters. Kosher lunch served. start-date: 2019-02-04 start time: 1:00pm end date: 2019-02-04 end time: 2:30pm all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney One…
Find out more »Matthias Hass: Exhibit on The Wannsee Conference and Anti-Semitism
Matthias Hass: Exhibit on The Wannsee Conference and Antisemitism description: The Wannsee Conference and the Persecution and Murder of the European Jews Come to Levy Hall in Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, for this special presentation and exhibit on the Wannsee conference, in which the Nazis worked out the logistics of the Final Solution. The exhibition educates about the Holocaust, exposing the motives of the perpetrators and commemorating the victims. It focuses on the Wannsee Conference, its participants and…
Find out more »CWB presents Matthias Hass: Exhibit on The Wannsee Conference and Anti-Semitism
Classrooms Without Borders will present Matthias Hass: Exhibit on The Wannsee Conference and Anti-Semitism, an exhibit on the Wannsee Conference, in which the Nazis worked out the logistics of the Final Solution. The exhibition educates about the Holocaust, exposing the motives of the perpetrators and commemorating the victims. It focuses on the Wannsee Conference, its participants and the Nazi persecution policies that led to the deportations of Jews from all over Europe and their subsequent murder. The presentation will begin…
Find out more »New York Times bestselling author Georgia Hunter
New York Times bestselling author Georgia Hunter will be in Pittsburgh to discuss the decade-long journey of discovering her family’s story of Holocaust survival to write her award-winning debut novel, “We Were the Lucky Ones,” at 7 p.m. in the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave. The talk will be followed by a book signing. Tickets are $18 ahead of time and $20 at the door; free for Holocaust survivors and students with valid ID. The program is sponsored…
Find out more »Hillel Academy Annual Dinner
Contact:dkraut@hillelpgh.org Topic:ANNUAL DINNER TO HONOR PITTSBURGH FIRST RESPONDERS Hillel Academy’s annual fundraising dinner will honor Pittsburgh’s first responders for their sacrifices and contributions on October 27th2018 (The Tree of Life shooting), and for their unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community. Wednesday February 6th, 2019 Reception 6:30 PM; Dinner 7:00 PM The Pittsburgh Marriott City Center 112 Washington Pl., Pittsburgh PA 15219 PRESENTER: Mayor William Peduto (Will be speaking and presenting plaques to honorees) HONOREES: · Pittsburgh…
Find out more »Jewish National Fund Special in Uniform Dessert Reception
Jewish National Fund Special in Uniform Dessert Reception description: Join Jewish National Fund at a dessert reception recognizing Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month. We'll be joined by Lt. Col. (Res.) Tiran Attia, Director of Special in Uniform. There's no cost to attend, dessert will be served, and dietary laws will be observed. start-date: 2019-02-06 start time: 6:30pm end date: 2019-02-06 end time: 8:30pm all-day event: recurring event: No event address: The Home of Carol Tabas Address provided upon…
Find out more »Crime and Consequence
Crime and Consequence description: A new course by the Jewish Learning Institute on crime and consequence, exploring and applying Talmudic principles to real and complex, modern-day cases concerning criminal convictions, sentencing, crime prevention, and rehabilitation. Class taught by Rabbi Yisroel Altein. CLE credits available. start-date: 2019-02-06 start time: 7:30pm end date: 2019-03-13 end time: all-day event: recurring event: Weekly event address: Chabad of Squirrel Hill 1700 Beechwood Blvd. event organizer: Yisroel Altein event website: http://www.chabadpgh.com/CLE event cost: $90 for entire…
Find out more »Crime and Consequence
Crime and Consequence description: A new course by the Jewish Learning Institute on crime and consequence, exploring and applying Talmudic principles to real and complex, modern-day cases concerning criminal convictions, sentencing, crime prevention, and rehabilitation. Class taught by Rabbi Yisroel Altein. CLE credits available. start-date: 2019-02-06 start time: 7:30pm end date: 2019-03-13 end time: all-day event: recurring event: Weekly event address: Chabad of Squirrel Hill 1700 Beechwood Blvd. event organizer: Yisroel Altein event website: http://www.chabadpgh.com/CLE event cost: $90 for entire…
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