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September 2018
When the Smoke Clears: Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Violence
Ervin Staub (Photo courtesy of Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh) title: When the Smoke Clears: Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Violence, a talk with Ervin Staub description: In this talk, Dr. Staub will discuss the role of passive bystanders in the evolution of violence and the power of active bystanders; describe his work in Rwanda to promote healing and reconciliation after the genocide; his work in the Netherlands to improve Dutch-Muslim relations after violence; the training he developed in active bystandership…
Find out more »Pliskover Association Kever Avot
The Pliskover Association is holding a Memorial Day (Kever Avot) Sunday Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to pay respect to dearly departed at the Pliskover Cemetery on Green Oak Drive in Coraopolis. Prayers to be offered by Sara Stock Mayo.
Find out more »Senior Social Group
The Senior Social Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 202 of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. Individuals meet to socialize in a warm and friendly environment. “This Is Pittsburgh,” a stimulating audio-visual program to celebrate Pittsburgh, will be presented by Bob Cahalan. Contact Deborah Marcus at dmarcus@jccpgh.org for more information.
Find out more »Lox & Learning: Adapting to unprecedented change from a warming climate”
title: Lox & Learning: “Exiting Eden: Adapting to unprecedented change from a warming climate” description: Warming climate is leading to unprecedented change. How will we adapt to higher temperatures and harsher storms? Jordan R. Fischbach works on this exact problem every day at the RAND Corporation and will share his answers with us. A LIGHT BRUNCH SPONSORED BY BETH SHALOM MEN’S CLUB WILL BE SERVED AT 10:00 A.M. start-date: 2018-09-16 start time: 10:00 am end date: end time: all-day event:…
Find out more »Rosh Hashanah apple picking
Rosh Hashanah apple picking with Moishe House from 2 to 6 p.m. Contact moishehousepgh@gmail.com for more information.
Find out more »Mega Challah Bake 4Kids
title: Mega Challah Bake 4Kids description: The holiday program will feature a "Build-a-Torah" workshop. Stuff & Accessorize Your Very Own Torah! Meet A Scribe See how a real Torah is written! Have the scribe hand-write your name for you to take home! RSVP online at www.chabadsh.com. For more information contact 412.344.2424 or mussie@chabadsh.com A Project of: Chabad of the South Hills Co-Sponsors: JCC & PJ Library start-date: 2018-09-16 start time: 04:00PM end date: 2018-09-16 end time: 05:30PM all-day event: recurring…
Find out more »Mega Challah Bake 4Kids
Mega Challah Bake 4Kids at the South Hills JCC 345 Kane Blvd. September 16th at 4:00PM-5:30PM. The holiday program will feature a "Build-a-Torah" workshop. RSVP online at www.chabadsh.com. For more information contact 412.344.2424 or mussie@chabadsh.com Register & Pay Before September 2nd $5/kid After September 2nd $8/Kid A Project of: Chabad of the South Hills Co-Sponsors: JCC & PJ Library
Find out more »South Hills Coffee and Conversation with Congressman Keith Rothfus
On Sunday, September 16, meet Congressman Keith Rothfus (R), currently representing Pennsylvania’s 12th District and a candidate for reelection in Pennsylvania’s new 17th District. FREE and open to the entire South Hills Community. THIS EVENT IS “OFF THE RECORD” AND CLOSED TO THE MEDIA; NO VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING. South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh is pleased to partner with the Community Relations Council (CRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, the South Hills JCC, the JCC’s Center for Loving Kindness…
Find out more »World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Ross Harrison
Ross Harrison (Photo courtesy of World Affairs Council) World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh will hold its Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Series: Ross Harrison US Foreign Policy Towards A Tumultuous Middle East September 18, 2018 Registration and Networking: 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Lunch and Speaker: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Omni William Penn Hotel Bob & Dolores Hope Room 530 William Penn Pl Register at www.worldpittsburgh.org Ross Harrison is on the faculty of the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown…
Find out more »High Holidays of Hope
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement, is hosting High Holidays of Hope. The Yom Kippur program is free and open to everyone, no matter membership or faith, and will be held in JCC Katz Performing Arts Center, 5738 Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill. RSVPs are requested. Contact Rabbi Ron Symons at rsymons@jccpgh.org, 412-697-3235 or visit tinyurl.com/jccpghyk for more information, the schedule and to RSVP.
Find out more »South Hills Coffee and Conversation with Congressman Conor Lamb
title: South Hills Coffee and Conversation with Congressman Conor Lamb description: “South Hills Coffee and Conversation” is your chance to meet the candidates for the U.S. 17th Congressional District election on Tuesday, November 6! On Monday, October 8 meet Congressman Conor Lamb (D), currently representing Pennsylvania’s 18th District and a candidate for reelection in Pennsylvania’s new 17th District. FREE and open to the entire South Hills Community. THIS EVENT IS “OFF THE RECORD” AND CLOSED TO THE MEDIA; NO VIDEO…
Find out more »‘I am Jonah’
title: I am Jonah description: In collaboration with Attack Theatre, Temple Sinai presents a fresh and thought-provoking approach to the story of Jonah featuring dance, music, and narrative. Appropriate for all ages. Free and open to the community. start-date: 2018-09-19 start time: 4 PM end date: 2018-09-19 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 event organizer: Temple Sinai event website: https://www.templesinaipgh.org/i-am-jonah-collaboration-attack-theatre
Find out more »I am Jonah
Photo courtesy of Temple Sinai title: I am Jonah description: In collaboration with Attack Theatre, Temple Sinai presents a fresh and thought-provoking approach to the story of Jonah featuring dance, music, and narrative. Appropriate for all ages. Free and open to the community. start-date: 2018-09-19 start time: 4 PM end date: 2018-09-19 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 event organizer: Temple Sinai event website: https://www.templesinaipgh.org/i-am-jonah-collaboration-attack-theatre
Find out more »Yom Kippur Break Fast with J’Burgh, 8 to 10 p.m. at Moishe House. Full kosher meal provided (lox, bagels, and so much more). Free to attend. Contact moishehousepgh@gmail.com for more information.
Find out more »Loaves of Love
title: Loaves of Love description: Women are invited to come bake two loaves of challah, one to enjoy and one to share. Sue Berman will demonstrate how to make a special Sukkot-shaped challah and will also teach some more classic braids. start-date: 2018-09-20 start time: 7:00pm end date: 2018-09-20 end time: 9:00pm all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 1700 Beechwood Boulevard event organizer: Chani Altein event website: http://chabadpgh.com/lol event cost: $10
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