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August 2019
Jewish Heritage Night
August 7th as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Info: www.pirates.com/jewishheritage Join members of the Jewish Community for a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet some more! Each game ticket purchased will include a limited edition “Pittsburgh Strong” Hebrew T-Shirt. We’re also excited to bring back an optional pregame Kosher Meal in the Picnic Park. This is specially priced at just $5 per person. Menu can be found by clicking the ticket link below.…
Find out more »Golda’s Balcony
Community Day School presents “Golda’s Balcony” at 6424 Forward Avenue. Sandra Laub portrays Golda Meir in this one-woman play about Israel’s only female prime minister. $18/adult or $10 ages 12-18. Includes heavy appetizers and hour-long performance. Visit comday.org/golda for more information.
Find out more »Thursday Evenings in My Garden
title: Thursday Evenings in My Garden description: Memorial Day through Labor Day | 6:30 – 8 p.m. EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALING, GROWTH, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Join us weekly for casual conversation and exploration! Come once or come weekly, friends are welcome! Please check our websites for location and confirmation of upcoming dates! DEBORAH A. BARON, COACH Executive, Leadership, Life, Transformative deborah@deborahbaron.com www.deborahbaron.com RABBI JEREMY MARKIZ Director of Derekh and Youth Tefillah jmarkiz@bethshalompgh.org www.bethshalompgh.org start-date: 2019-05-30 start time: 6:30 p.m. end…
Find out more »Jewish Geneaology Society
Noted genealogist and Pittsburgh native Israel Pickholtz will speak about how his persistent research enabled him to solve a family mystery. Entitled 'Why Did My Father Know That His Grandfather Had An Uncle Selig?' this entertaining and compelling lecture will detail how he was finally able to put together the missing piece of his family tree using traditional sources as well as newly available genetic genealogy. Pickholtz will also be available to guide genealogists with their research. His presentation will…
Find out more »Temple David’s Shabbat in the Park
Join Temple David for Shabbat in the Park featuring a picnic at Monroeville Community Park West, Pavillion 1 (2399 Tilbrook Road) and Shabbat service. Bring your own picnic basket and join in for dinner in our pavilion beginning at 6 p.m. After dinner Rabbi Symons and Cantorial Soloist Andrea Guthrey will conduct a Shabbat service. (There will not be a concurrent service at the Temple.)
Find out more »Pool Party
Beat the August Heat with Moise House’s Pool Party at Highland Park Pool from 2 to 4 p.m. Meet at Highland Park Pool (151 Lake Dr.). Be sure to RSVP so they can pay for your pass! RSVP at moishehousepgh@gmail.com. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22-32.
Find out more »Community Bike Ride
All are welcome to join the Beth El Men’s Club for a Community Bike Ride along the Peters Trail. Meet at the parking lot off Valley Brook Road in Peters Township at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, juice and snacks. Register at https://bethelcong.org/events/mens-club-bike-ride-2/.
Find out more »VOOM! Food Bank Farming
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Volunteer Center for their Volunteer Opportunity of the Month (VOOM) at The Food Bank Farm in Gibsonia, PA at Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus. The farm was created to support the mobile farmer's market program, Green Grocer. The goal of the market is to create access to fresh, healthy food in neighborhoods that do not have ready access to a grocery store or fresh produce in their community. Volunteers will support the program…
Find out more »Spiritual readings for the Jewish High Holidays with Rabbi Jonathan Perlman
Learn how the stories of Abraham, Hannah, Isaiah and Jonah illustrate themes of the Jewish New Year and help us prepare spiritually for the upcoming holidays at Spiritual Readings for the Jewish High Holidays with by Rabbi Jonathan Perlman presented by New Light Congregation and Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church. The free series takes place at 7 p.m. at New Light Congregation. Email info@newlightcongregatin.org or call 412-421-1017 to enroll.
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 »James Lieber, Author Reading
Local author and attorney James Lieber will speak about his latest book, "Victory: How Pennsylvania Beat Gerrymandering and How Other States Can Do The Same" at the White Whale Bookstore (4754 Liberty Avenue). He'll also join Doug Webster of Fair Districts PA in a discussion about the current state of redistricting reform in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Free and open to the public. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/484252742340516/
Find out more »Movie in the Park
Join Moise House for a Movie in the Park at Flagstaff Hill beginning at 8:30 p.m. Watch Jurassic Park with snacks and friends. Sign up to bring something (food, beverages, cutlery, etc.) RSVP at moishehousepgh@gmail.com. Moishe House events are intended for young adults age 22-32.
Find out more »Thursday Evenings in My Garden
title: Thursday Evenings in My Garden description: Memorial Day through Labor Day | 6:30 – 8 p.m. EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALING, GROWTH, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Join us weekly for casual conversation and exploration! Come once or come weekly, friends are welcome! Please check our websites for location and confirmation of upcoming dates! DEBORAH A. BARON, COACH Executive, Leadership, Life, Transformative deborah@deborahbaron.com www.deborahbaron.com RABBI JEREMY MARKIZ Director of Derekh and Youth Tefillah jmarkiz@bethshalompgh.org www.bethshalompgh.org start-date: 2019-05-30 start time: 6:30 p.m. end…
Find out more »September 2019
Awaken, Reflect, Together.
We all have questions after October 27. How do these things happen? Why? Where was God? The 10.27 Healing Partnership with the Elul Program Committee presents Awaken, Reflect, Together, a discussion of these questions by community leaders. Planned by Beth Kissileff Perlman and Sara Stock Mayo at the JCC Kaufman Building. All are welcome.
Find out more »Spiritual readings for the Jewish High Holidays with Rabbi Jonathan Perlman
Learn how the stories of Abraham, Hannah, Isaiah and Jonah illustrate themes of the Jewish New Year and help us prepare spiritually for the upcoming holidays at Spiritual Readings for the Jewish High Holidays with by Rabbi Jonathan Perlman presented by New Light Congregation and Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church. The free series takes place at 7 p.m. at New Light Congregation. Email info@newlightcongregatin.org or call 412-421-1017 to enroll.
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