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August 2018
Moishe House Shabbat in the Jungle
Shabbat in the Jungle from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Moishe House Lions and tigers and ... challah? Oh my! with Kabbalat Shabbat in the living room, followed by dinner in the dining room. As always, extra points will be awarded to those in costume. Contact moishehousepgh@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP.
Find out more »September 2018
S’lichot: An Evening of Reflection, Devotion, & Jazz
title: S'lichot: An Evening of Reflection, Devotion, & Jazz description: S'lichot: An Evening of Reflection, Devotion, & Jazz to help focus our intentions for the new year 7:30 PM Mincha • Light refreshments • 8:15 PM Maariv • 8:30 PM Havdallah & S’lichot Service/Program Featuring The Afro-Semitic Experience “The Afro-Semitic Experience (ASE) is a band beyond category — their music is an intricate tapestry of spiritual, world-beat, funk, jazz, cantorial, gospel, salsa, swing . . . soul-driven music.” HOSTED BY…
Find out more »Kids in the Kitchen: Honey Cake in a Jar
title: Kids in the Kitchen: Honey Cake in a Jar description: Kids (grades K-5) will bake 2 honey cakes, one to take home and one to donate. While cakes are baking, there will be a special Shofar Factory presentation. There will be a special Tiny Tots program for 3 and 4-year-olds. Reservations required by August 29. start-date: 2018-09-02 start time: 10:30am end date: 2018-09-02 end time: 11:45am all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: Chabad of Squirrel Hill, 1700 Beechwood…
Find out more »Beth El monthly First Mondays program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum
Beth El Congregation hosts its monthly First Mondays program with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring guest Ram Kossowsky presenting Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean. There is a $6 charge. Visit bethelcong.org for more information and call 412-561-1168 to make a reservation.
Find out more »Chabad of the South Hills Pre High Holiday Senior Lunch
Pre High Holiday Senior Lunch description: Delicious lunch with honey cake and a presentation by Asti's Pharmacist. $5 suggested donation wheelchair accessible. Call 412-278-2658 to preregister. start-date: 2018-09-04 start time: 12:00PM end date: 2018-09-04 end time: all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: Chabad of the South Hills 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 »Book launch
Book Launch description: There will be a book launch for Tova Feinman's first book, "Teacup in a Storm: Finding My Psychiatrist". The event will take place at the University of Pittsburgh's Book Center, September 4th, from 2 PM-4 PM. Tova and her psychiatrist, Dr. Yaakov Guterson, will both speak. Tova will read selected book passages from her book. She and Dr. Guterson will answer questions. Books will be signed. Everyone is welcome. Don't forget to stop us and say "hello".…
Find out more »Temple Sinai Book Club
title: Temple Sinai Book Club description: Our September selection is "Judas" by Amos Oz. We will meet in the Lockhart Lounge for a lively discussion. Contact Anne Faigen at (412) 422-9580 for more information. start-date: 2018-09-05 start time: 1:15 PM end date: 2018-09-05 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/temple-sinai-book-group
Find out more »Sally Kalson: The Early Years
Sally Kalson: The Early Years description: Before she became a beloved columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sally Kalson was a young reporter with deep roots, a strong will, a clear voice and a desire to lead a meaningful life. Come see how she did it. start-date: 2018-09-05 start time: 6 p.m. end date: 2018-09-05 end time: 8 p.m. all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 1212 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 event organizer: Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives event…
Find out more »New Light Congregation Sisterhood – Evening with Chana Gittle Deray
title: New Light Congregation Sisterhood - Evening with Chana Gittle Deray description: New Light Congregation Sisterhood invites the community to an evening with Chana Gittle Deray, inspirational speaker, blogger and author. A wife and mother of nine, Mrs. Deray turns the simple everyday into the extraordinary - and brings the extraordinary down to life. Through her pursuit of creating a life truly worth living she unexpectedly became an observant Jew. Known for her warm humor with a strong purpose, her…
Find out more »Cub Scout Pack 1818 Sign-Up Night
title: Cub Scout Pack 1818 Sign-Up Night description: On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6:30 PM, Cub Scout Pack 1818 will hold its annual Sign-Up Night at Shaare Torah Synagogue 2319 Murray Ave. Pack 1818 is an inclusive and observant Pack featuring camping, fishing, Pinewood derby, boat races and adventures. For more information contact bgelman@comcast.net. start-date: 2018-09-06 start time: 6:30 P.M. end date: 2018-09-06 end time: 7:30 P.M. all-day event: recurring event: --- event address: 2319 Murray Ave. Pittsburgh, PA…
Find out more »Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh annual meeting
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Katz Performing Arts Center, Robinson Building. The meeting is free and open to the community. The meeting will be followed by the screening of “Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.” Call 412-521-8010 for more information.
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 Rosh Hashanah 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/jccpghrh for more information, the schedule and to RSVP.
Find out more »Squirrel Hill Historical Society September Program
title: Squirrel Hill Historical Society September Program description: "How Geology Influenced the Landscape Programs of Pittsburgh Artist John Kane" Speaker: Albert Kollar, Geologist, Carnegie Museum of Natural History start-date: 2018-09-11 start time: 7:30 PM end date: 2018-09-11 end time: 9:00 PM all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Church of the Redeemer 5700 Forbes Avenue event organizer: Squirrel Hill Historical Society event website: http://squirrelhillhistory.org event cost: Free
Find out more »PATSY CLINE TRIBUTE SINGER
Squirrel Hill AARP welcomes all to a special afternoon at the Tree of Life Synagogue, corner of Wilkins and Shady avenues, Wednesday, 9/12/17 1:00 p.m. In addition to our business meeting, discussions will be held on our community service projects, our monthly lunch-outs and health report. On 9/12 Greensburg native Cathi Rhodes, a Patsy Cline tribute singer, will perform many of Cline’s hit songs. Rhodes has performed in multiple venues throughout the tri-state area. Even if you are not a…
Find out more »Tashlich
Tashlich at the Point with Moishe House from 7 to 9 p.m. at Point State Park. Cast away your sins where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio River. Guided content, as well as time for personal reflection included. Contact moishehousepgh@gmail.com for more information.
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