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September 2019
85th Annual Solomon B. Freehof Book and Author Series
Join Women of Rodef Shalom for brunch with author Barbara Burstin who will discuss her latest book, “Sophie, the Incomparable Mayor, Masloff.” Burstin appears as part of the 85th Annual Solomon B. Freehof Book and Author Series beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Aaron Court. RSVP by September 11 to gjkatz@aol.com.
Find out more »Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association (JCBA) Annual Unveiling
The Jewish Cemetery and Burial Assn. (JCBA) will hold its annual unveiling of headstones at the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery on Oakwood St in Shaler Township. Headstones for Blyuma Gitlin, Joseph Weiss and Olga Klein will be unveiled. Rabbi Eli Seidman, Director of Pastor Care for the Jewish Association on Aging will officiate. The community is invited to attend. For further information contact the JCBA at 412-553-6469, jcbapgh@gmail.com.
Find out more »Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival
The Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival and world-renowned klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer presents a special centenary concert celebrating the Zimro Ensemble's historic global tour in 1919 at Rodef Shalom Congregation beginning at 7 p.m. For tickets visit brownpapertickets.com/event/4310684
Find out more »Urban Art: A Discussion with Architect Kent Bloomer
Join Rodef Shalom (4905 Fifth Avenue) for Urban Art: A Discussion as architect Kent Bloomer talks about his unconventional sculpture designed for the entrance to Freehof Hall. The fee to attend is $10.00 (Congregation members $5.00). A reception follows. For more information, call 421.621.6566 x140.
Find out more »Adult Ed Evenings
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills welcomes Peter Dinardo who will discuss free speech. Begins with a wine & cheese reception. $5 Visit https://bethelcong.org/events/current-events/2019-09-16/ for more information and to RSVP or call 412-561-1168.
Find out more »Squirrel Hill AARP Fall Public Meeting
The Squirrel Hill AARP will hold their first fall public meeting at 1 p.m. The open meeting will be in the Rodef Shalom Synagogue’s (4905 Fifth Ave.) Falk Library. Handwriting analyst Michelle Dresbold will share her experiences in multiple trials and will discuss different handwriting styles and what they can reveal about a person’s personality. Contact Marcia Kramer for more information, 412-731-3338.
Find out more »Trauma Resiliency Group: An Integrative Approach to Healing
A free weekly gathering for anyone suffering the aftermath of the trauma of October 27th. Offered by Amy Lohr, LCSW, Integrative Psychotherapist, through Jewish Family & Community Services at JFCS, Room A/B, 2nd Floor, 5743 Bartlett Street, Squirrel Hill. This is a change of location from the previous sessions at the JCC.
Find out more »Israel’s Election – What to Watch For
Join Temple Emanuel of South Hills at 7 p.m. for Israel’s Election – What to Watch For. Rabbi Aaron Meyer will lead a discussion on the implications of the September 17 Israeli election. All are welcome for this free event. RSVP to templeemanuel@templeemanuelpgh.org or 412-279-7600.
Find out more »Book Discussion with Rabbi Barbara Symons
Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David will discuss lead a book discussion of two novels by Mitch Albom, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and the sequel "The Next Person you meet in Heaven." The discussion will take place from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the gallery space in the Monroeville Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Drag Queen Bingo
Join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills for “Drag Queen Bingo.” Doors open at 6 p.m. $20 per person, includes bingo and show. Food, drinks, and raffles available for purchase. Visit www.dragqueenparties.com for tickets.
Find out more »Resistance and Resilience: Surviving the Nazis in Amsterdam
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents Resistance and Resilience: Surviving the Nazis in Amsterdam at 7 p.m. Author Hedrika de Vries will share segments from her memoir “When A Toy Dog Became a Wolf and the Moon Broke Curfew” reflecting on a young girl’s memories of Nazi oppression during WWII Amsterdam for today’s world. To register, visit jewishpgh.org/event/resistance-resilience
Find out more »Book Discussion with Rabbi Barbara Symons
Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David will discuss lead a book discussion of two novels by Mitch Albom, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and the sequel "The Next Person you meet in Heaven." The discussion will take place from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the gallery space in the Monroeville Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Derekh Study Series
Rabbi Danielle Leshaw will lead discussions on several rebellion narratives within the Book of Numbers at Congregation Beth Shalom. We’ll study prominent themes that surface in these texts: religious authority, entering the land of Israel, God’s (im)perfect Torah, and communal obligation. Rabbi Danielle Leshaw is a Senior Educator and Campus Support Director at Hillel International. Visit bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming for more information.
Find out more »South Hills Community Musical Selichot and Havdalah service
It’s a musical Selichot! Join Beth El Congregation and Temple Emanuel of South Hills for a South Hills Community Musical Selichot and Havdalah Service. The evening starts with dessert at 7 p.m. followed by services.
Find out more »Community Selihot 5780 celebration
Join Congregation Beth Shalom for their Community Selihot 5780 celebration beginning with minhah at 7 p.m. The community Selihot event starts immediately following Havdalah. Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 bethshalompgh.org/events-upcoming
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