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June 2018
Book Discussion: The Gift of Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
title: Book Discussion: The Gift of Asher Lev by Chaim Potok description: Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David will lead two discussions of the The of Asher Lev in the Monroeville Public Library Gallery Space on June 13 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The discussion is free and open to the public. Please join us. start-date: 2018-06-13 start time: 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. end date: 2018-06-13 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Monroeville Public Library…
Find out more »Civil Rights Symposium
title: Civil Rights Symposium description: A Civil Rights Symposium hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will be held from 7:00 - 8:30pm at Congregation Rodef Shalom. Join representatives from the United States Attorney’s Office, FBI & State Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies to discuss Hate Speech and Hate Crime that occur right here in Western Pennsylvania. A discussion will be held about the laws that govern hate crimes, what to do when you encounter hate speech and…
Find out more »Curtain Call! The Jewish Stars of the Pittsburgh Playhouse
Curtain Call! The Jewish Stars of the Pittsburgh Playhouse Description: Before the Pittsburgh Playhouse officially “turns off the lights” at its Oakland campus and prepares to open its new theater complex downtown, join the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives in a celebration of the many Jewish actors, writers, directors, stagehands, patrons and critics who have made the Pittsburgh Playhouse an iconic part of the cultural landscape of Pittsburgh for more than 80 years. Come see glamorous photographs and fascinating…
Find out more »Almog Elijis, Israeli Consul for Media Affairs, to speak at JCC
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Almog Elijis, Israeli Consul for Media Affairs, will be in Pittsburgh to speak to the Jewish community about the U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem, Gaza, and other current events in Israel at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill, Levinson Hall. Reservations are requested to Emily Bernstein at ebernstein@jfedpgh.org or visit jfedpgh.org/almog-elijis.
Find out more »Inclusion of people with disabilities in synagogue life
For my house shall be a house of prayer for all people… Please Join the Pittsburgh Association of Synagogue and Temple Executives (PASTE) and Jewish Residential Services (JRS) for a special session on inclusion of people with disabilities in synagogue life. June 20, 2018, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh This session is designed for synagogue Clergy, Executive Directors, Educators and Inclusion Chairs. The agenda will include: • Sharing Initiatives and Best Practices in Local Congregations •…
Find out more »World Refugee Day
title: World Refugee Day description: World Refugee Day was established in 2000 by the United Nations to honor the spirit, courage, and contributions of refugees worldwide. Join us at Market Square and enjoy international performers, food and crafts, children’s activities and an American citizenship oath ceremony. start-date: 2018-06-20 start time: 11:00 AM end date: 2018-06-20 end time: 02:00 PM all-day event: recurring event: No event address: Market Square, downtown Pittsburgh event organizer: JFCS event website: event cost: FREE
Find out more »AARP Squirrel Hill Chapter 3354 annual meeting
AARP Squirrel Hill Chapter 3354 will hold its annual luncheon at noon at Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Road in Penn Hills. The cost is $23 for members and $25 for guests. Make checks payable to Marcia Kramer, 100 Bryn Mawr Ct., #311 East, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. There will be entertainment - songs of the 1960's. You don't have to be a member to attend. Contact Ilene Portnoy at 412-683-7985 for more information. Look forward to seeing you there.
Find out more »‘Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor’ book review
Rabbi Jamie Gibson of Temple Sinai will review and lead the discussion on the book “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor” at 1:15 p.m. by American-born Israeli writer Yossi Klein Halevi. Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. There is no charge. Visit https://www.templesinaipgh.org/book-group-book-review-rabbi-jamie-gibson for more information.
Find out more »Hadassah: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
From: <fsurloff@hadassah.org> title: Take Me Out to the Ball Game description: A night with the Pirates start-date: 2018-06-21 start time: end date: 2018-06-21 end time: all-day event: recurring event: No event address: The Stadium event organizer: Francine Surloff event website: event cost: $25.00 per ticket
Find out more »Gene Kelly’s Beth Shalom History
title: Gene Kelly's Beth Shalom History description: Before he revived the movie musical with An American in Paris and Singin’ in the Rain, Gene Kelly worked as a dance instructor for Beth Shalom Congregation. The congregation paid Kelly $15 a week to teach dance classes for children on Sunday afternoons and to prepare for an annual springtime dance festival. Join Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives Director Eric Lidji as he reveals this unexpected historical connection through rare photographs and…
Find out more »PJ Library program
PJ Library is held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Temple David, 4415 Northern Pike, Monroeville, Pa. Each learning includes a story, song, craft project, snack, juice and homemade challah. PJ Library is led by Rabbi Barbara Symons. marcineh22@gmail.com June 23 Let's Learn about Tzedakah July 21 Love Your Neighbor August 18 Caring for Animals marcineh22@gmail.com
Find out more »Temple David in Monroeville Trivia Night
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Temple David in Monroeville will hold Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Questions will cover a wide variety of topics; prizes will be awarded. The cost is $15 per person, which includes food from Smallman Street Deli and one soft drink. Beer and additional soft drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP by Tuesday, June 19 at jessicar@templedavid.org or call the office at 412-372-1200.
Find out more »First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and Guest George Savarese
title: First Mondays with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and Guest George Savarese description: Beth El Congregation hosts its monthly First Mondays program with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring guest George Savarese presenting "Russian Roulette," Putin's War on the United States. Mr. Savarese has served as the host of the World Affairs Council's "Global Press Conference" on KQV radio and has worked for AP Radio and National Public Radio. Visit bethelcong.org for more information. Call 412-561-1168 to make a…
Find out more »Pursuer of Peace Award
Sunday, June 24 You are Invited To Recognize Leaders in Addiction Treatment and Recovery: Rabbi Abraham Twerski and Gateway Rehab Tribute Dinner: 6:00 p.m. ∙ Freehof Hall Award Presentation: 7:30 p.m. ∙ Sanctuary The award presentation is open to the public. All are invited to the dessert reception immediately following in Freehof Hall hosted by Rodef Shalom Congregation. Tribute Dinner Reservations Dinner: $250/person (Kosher & Vegetarian Options Available as Replacement to Standard Dinner) Patron sponsorship: $500/person Includes VIP reception at…
Find out more »Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival, “Hebrew Melodies”
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents the Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival, “Hebrew Melodies” featuring members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with soprano Tehila Nini Goldstein at 7:30 p.m. at Rodef Shalom Congregation. The program will showcase a Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival specialty: repertoire by Russian-Jewish composers affiliated with the St. Petersburg Society for Jewish Folk Music (1908-1918). Tickets are $25 and are available at chambermusicpittsburgh.org or 412-624-4129.
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