Leading With Jewish Values
2025-03-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join Rabbi Andy Shugerman and Rabbi Emily Meyer for great food and even greater conversation. Over a weekly dinner with friends new and old, you’ll discover what makes a value Jewish and how Jewish values and wisdom can serve as guidelines in your personal and professional life. At the conclusion of this ten-week class, participants will have discovered their personal core values and built stronger connections in the Jewish community.

Supported by the family of Harold Garfinkel in his memory.

Family Papers: A Sephardic Journey Through the Twentieth Century
2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Barco Law Building, 113, 3900 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, United States
As a follow up to Savor, Dr. Sarah Abrevaya Stein will be sharing her award-winning research on the Levy family and their displacement from Salonica, Greece, to cities around the globe.

The Gift of Asking: Making Your Case in Every Case
2025-03-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join us to hear from experienced coach, Rae Ringel, how every essential leadership skill is embedded in asking someone for a gift. It involves showing up with presence, deep listening, building relationships, managing anxiety, working through resistance, telling a compelling story and much more. A solicitation is an opportunity to make a meaningful personal connection, to have a value-based conversation and to help someone participate in the gift of giving.
Key Takeaways:

A reexamination and shifting of your assumptions and understanding of all aspects of fundraising
Develop skills to create a concise, compelling and persuasive presentation about your organization

Rae Ringel is an organizational psychologist and executive coach dedicated to helping leaders and teams reach their peak performance. For the past two decades, Rae has helped executives at Fortune 500 companies, leading investment firms, global NGO’s, and government agencies become better managers, motivators and leaders.
Rae received her Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and founded the Executive Certificate in Facilitation Program at Georgetown University where she still teaches. She also is an adjunct member of the faculty at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review.
Rae lives in Washington D.C. with her husband and four children.

Ten Pathways
2025-03-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
$250 for this 20-session series.
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Sep. 24, 2024 – May 20, 2025.
Please Note: No class on Nov. 5, 26, Dec. 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7-Mar. 4, Apr. 15.
If you want to study the essence of Judaism on a sophisticated level – no prior knowledge required – this 20-part course is for you. Designed by the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, this class delves into core Jewish concepts through accessible and engaging texts and conversations.

Holocaust Remembrance Program at Slippery Rock University (SRU)
2025-03-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Miller Auditorium, 102 Maltby Ave, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057, United States
The annual Holocaust Remembrance Program at Slippery Rock University will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 3:30-5:15pm, in the Miller Auditorium on SRU campus. The program will include two speakers and two short Holocaust-related musical performances. The speakers will be Holocaust survivor Mr. Art Gelbart and second-generation survivor Ms. Debby Chudakoff. Both speakers reside in the Cleveland, OH, area. Ms. Chudakoff will also address students at the two local high schools.
Members of SRU’s Music Department, Drs. Kathy Melago and Jonathan Helmick, accompanied by student music majors, will perform the two Holocaust-related musical selections.

Jewish Enrichment Club
2025-03-26 15:45 - 17:30, 2025-04-02 15:45 - 17:30 | Chabad of Greenfield, 4315 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
The Greenfield Jewish Enrichment Club is designed to provide your children with a strong feeling of pride and affection for Judaism, Israel and the wisdom of the Torah. Each club features fun, hands-on learning experiences through arts, cooking and science. In addition to our weekly clubs, we will be having Special Sunday CKids Workshops spread throughout the year. You do not need any membership, prior affiliation, or religious background to be a part of our JEC family.

Melton: Jewish Medical Ethics - A 21st Century Discussion
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:15 | Zoom
This course has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

$190 for this 10-session series.
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 23, 30, May 14, 21, 2025.
Please Note: No class on Apr. 16 or May 7.
Human cloning. Genetic identity. Assisted suicide. Surrogacy. This 10-session course explores the positive, negative, beneficial, and detrimental aspects of the new technologies in the medical field and the wisdom Judaism offers us in our encounters with them.
The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning™ engages adult learners in a life-enhancing study of Jewish texts and ideas that nurtures and deepens Jewish community worldwide.

Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook Present "Zahav Home"
2025-03-26 19:30 - 20:45 | Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
We are pleased to announce Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook will be presenting their book Zahav Home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom. Advanced registration is $20 per person (Students – $5 per person). Walk-in welcome, $25 per person at the door. Book signings and sales after the event.

Lessions From the Tree of Life: Lighting the Path Forward
2025-03-27 - 2025-04-25 | University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, 15213, United States
A new traveling exhibition about what happened on October 27, 2018, the community’s response to the deadliest antisemitic attack in the United States, the reimagining of The Tree of Life building and the history of antisemitism in America.
The exhibition will open to the public on Thursday, March 27, 2025, and run through Friday, April 25 at the University of Pittsburgh’s University Club Library. After Pittsburgh, the exhibition will travel to Cleveland, New York, and Miami over the next year.
March 27 – April 25, 2025
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Thursdays: 5:00 to 8:00 PM
(Closed Monday, April 14 for Passover)
Docent hours available.
Learn More »
Created in partnership with the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center, the exhibition features curated items gifted to the Pittsburgh Jewish community in the aftermath of the attack. It challenges visitors to reflect on the impact of antisemitism in America and seeks to inspire action to build a future rooted in resilience and understanding.

Hillel JUC Board of Governors Meeting
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Hillel JUC, 4607 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, 15213

State Security Grant Workshop for Faith-Based Organizations
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Security team invites nonprofits and faith communities to a workshop on applying for the FY26 the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) Nonprofit Security Grant Fund. This grant supports organizations serving individuals at risk of hate crimes. We’ll cover grant guidelines, security assessments, threat documentation, budgeting, narrative writing and implementation.

Book Talk & Signing: Richard Freund Legacy of Ideas: Research and Teaching about the Holocaust with Author Dr. Philip Reeder
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us Classrooms Without Borders on March 27 at 6 PM in Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom Congregation for a Book Talk and Signing with Dr. Philip Reeder, author of Legacy of Ideas: Research and Teaching about the Holocaust.

Free Throws & Field Goals Sports Trivia Night
2025-03-27 19:00 - 22:30 | PNC PARK (Press Entrance), 200 W General Robinson St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Gear up your team for a sports-filled night of trivia fun!
Join YAD Philanthropy for our annual fundraising event with a sporty twist. Will your team come out on top and win the grand prize? Register now and find out! Donations at this event contribute towards our community campaign, which supports Jewish life locally and globally.
Teams limited to 4 people
General Admission: $36/person
Event Chairs:
Michael Warshafsky & Yana Warshafsky
Joshua Avart & Diana Avart
Host Committee:
Daniella Eglash
Sarah Adelsberg
Lauren Rosenblum
Danny Brode
Logan Gants
Sam Kline
Craig Bainbridge
Maxwell Briskman Stanfield
Raphael Segal
Beth Boroumand
Amir Boroumand
Jill Joshowitz
Jonathan Zisook
Max Gelernter
THANK YOU to these local businesses for generously donating prizes!
Pittsburgh Pirates
Orange Theory Fitness Pittsburgh
Zenergy Cycling
ASCEND Climbing
Amazing Books & Records​

College as Neighborhood: Helping Your Teens Be Good Neighbors in College
2025-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Parents, have you been hearing about the politically charged and divisive landscape at many colleges? Are you wondering how to talk to your teens about it? This three-part virtual series will empower parents with a framework to think through these times plus get a sense of what the contemporary college scene might be like for students. We will talk about antisemitism, anti-Israel content, issues surrounding consent, free speech and more!

Gel Manicures with the Shabbat Experiences Club!
2025-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Second Floor Teen Center – JCC Robinson Building, 5738 Darlington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join the Shabbat Experiences Club at the JCC for some do-it-yourself gel manicures! We will have all the necessary supplies to get those nails painted! We will be talking about shabbat, Jewish tradition, and Jewish culture as we do our nails. This is a drop-in and drop-out experience, so please come whenever you can!
This is a free event for 6-9th graders.

Light Candles at: 7:23 PM
2025-03-28 19:23 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Pekudei, Light Candles at: 7:23 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Shabbat Ends: 8:23 PM
2025-03-29 20:23 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Pekudei, Shabbat Ends: 8:23 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

CKids Jewish Discovery Club
2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Chabad of the South Hills’ New Building, 1700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243, United States
Open to all. No membership or affiliation required.

Aleph Champ Hebrew Reading
Love for being Jewish
New and Exciting Content Each Week
Rockin Holiday Events
0-4 Torah Tots
5-11 Super Jew
12-13 BMX Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience

Create an Alcohol Ink Seder Plate
2025-03-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Chabad of the South Hills’ New Building, 1700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243, United States
Create your own Seder Plate using specialized alcohol ink while enjoying a glass of wine with friends as we explore the deeper meanings of personal freedom.
A program of Chabad of the South Hill’s Women’s Circle
Rsvp by March 26

Early Prophets
2025-03-31 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
$295 for this 25-session series.
Mondays at 9:30 AM, Sep. 23, 2024 – May 12, 2025.
Please Note: No class on Nov. 4, Dec. 23, 30, Jan. 6, Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, Apr. 14.
The prophetic section of the Hebrew Bible contains powerful material that is rarely studied closely. In this 25-session course, read through the works of the Early Prophets while gaining insights into their enduring significance.

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Game Club
2025-03-31 17:30 - 19:30 | 10.27 Healing Partnership
Meet every other week on Mondays from 5:30pm-7:30pm to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed to inspire emotional depth!

We’ll band together to use RPGs to explore the intersection of identity, emotional resiliency, and games, to fight isolation and disconnection and to meet new people and form friendships. We will play one-shots, longer campaigns, well-known titles and indies, and we will use time before and after the game to find grounding, connect, discuss and reflect on these often-silly but sometimes profound forms of art and play.

Maccabi Steering Committee
2025-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | JCC Levinson Hall, 5738 Forbes Ave - Darlington Entrance, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Monthly Steering Committee Meeting for Maccabi information and updates.

Policies, Politics & Advocacy - Empowering Nonprofits for Greater Impact
2025-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with Carolyn Duronio, Chief Legal Officer for Highmark Health; Laura Cherner, Director of the Jewish Federation’s Community Relations Council; and Sue Berman-Kress, Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh board member and Assistant Secretary.
We’ll discuss the fundamental difference between politics and policy—how politics shapes the debate, while policy drives the action. We will discuss the differences between 501(c)3’s and 501(c)4’s as they relate to advocacy. In this session you will explore the ways you can integrate advocacy into your work and amplify your non-profit’s impact without crossing legal boundaries. Whether you’re new to policy or looking to expand your advocacy efforts, this session will equip you with practical strategies to elevate your organization’s influence.
Carolyn Duronio serves as the chief legal officer and secretary for Highmark Health, a $27.1 billion blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. In her current role, Ms. Duronio oversees the legal affairs of the company, manages the legal department, and serves on the company’s leadership team. In addition, she is secretary of the board of directors of Highmark Inc. and Highmark Health.

Women's Speaker Series: Combating Antisemitism With City Controller Rachael Heisler
2025-04-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Registration for this event is closed. Please contact Meryl Franzos at mfranzos@jfedpgh.org if you would like to attend.
Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler will speak about her personal and public efforts to combat antisemitism and the need for more non-Jews to speak out. In 2024 and 2025, Heisler filed objections in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas to stop the proposed ballot referendum seeking to prohibit Pittsburgh from working with companies doing business with Israel.

Rachael Heisler was elected Controller for the City of Pittsburgh in 2023; she is the first woman and youngest person to serve in this city-wide position. From 2021 through 2023, she served as Deputy Controller under then-Controller Michael Lamb. An expert in sustainable public finance, she spent seven years as a senior advisor at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the country’s leading federal fiscal watchdog group, running the organization’s external affairs efforts. She served on the staff of Congressman Jason Altmire for six years and she worked on the inaugural campaign of U.S. Senator Bob Casey.

Coffee & Conversations With Mayor Ed Gainey & County Controller Corey O'Connor
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Learn about where the candidates stand on issues that impact our community in a special back-to-back Coffee & Conversations event! Meet City of PGH Democratic primary mayoral candidates, Mayor Ed Gainey and County Controller Corey O’Connor in this town hall-style discussion. This event is open to the entire community and will be live-streamed .
Mayor Ed Gainey: 6–7 PM

County Controller Corey O’Connor: 7–8 PM

YAD & Moishe Pod Pre-Passover Pizza and Learning
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Private, Address Given Upon RSVP, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Passover season is upon us.
As we prepare to celebrate THE BEST Jewish holiday, we take this time to take a breath, learn some texts, and stuff our faces with pizza.
Join us for an evening of learning (and pizza) with Rabbi Andy Shugerman.
