Antisemitism
This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. By Invite Only. This session, geared to Jewish youth professionals, will be divided into two parts: A presentation that clarifies the history and meaning of the three terms: Zionism, Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism. A discussion about how to engage the aforementioned issues – first for us […]
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Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian will speak at Rodef Shalom Congregation’s Levy Hall from 5:30-7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18. Dr. Nazarian, who serves as a member of the Anti-Defamation League’s national board of directors, was earlier this year the inaugural Gahl Hodges Burt Scholar at the American Academy in Berlin. She is an expert on […]
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What constitutes a hate crime? What happens in a federal investigation? What is local law enforcement’s role? How does the Jewish Federation collaborate with law enforcement? What can you do to be an informed and safe citizen? These questions and more will be addressed by speakers representing various law enforcement agencies in this community safety forum. Our goal is […]
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The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh 2024 Summer Teacher’s Workshop, held in partnership with Echoes & Reflection, is free of charge, and Act 48 credit hours will be available. It will be held in-person on Chatham University’s Shadyside campus, with courses led by Lynne Ravas, veteran educator, Generations Speaker, and Echoes & Reflections facilitator. Both days […]
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The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh 2024 Summer Teacher’s Workshop, held in partnership with Echoes & Reflection, is free of charge, and Act 48 credit hours will be available. It will be held in-person on Chatham University’s Shadyside campus, with courses led by Lynne Ravas, veteran educator, Generations Speaker, and Echoes & Reflections facilitator. Both days […]
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Classrooms Without Borders presents the Pittsburgh-area premiere of the feature film Irena’s Vow, based on the true story of Polish nurse Irena Gut Opdyke whose courage helped save Jewish lives in Nazi-occupied Poland. The event is in partnership with the Collaboratory Against Hate, the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, and CMU’s International Film Festival. The screening […]
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Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with the Lauri Ann West Community Center and Adat Shalom Synagogue, presents THE LEVYS OF MONTICELLO, a documentary film followed by a talk with Steven Pressman (Director & Producer) and Q&A. When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to […]
Read MoreYou’re Invited! Join the National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section for an evening highlighting the future of reproductive justice in Western Pennsylvania and nationwide. Our keynote speaker is Kelsey Leigh, abortion advocate and co-founder of Pittsburgh Abortion Doulas, a local patient support nonprofit. We will gather for a wine and cheese at Emerald City, a recently-opened […]
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