YAD Digest

Coffee

Coffee and Conversations with Mayor Ed Gainey & County Controller Corey O’Connor

Wednesday, April 2 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States

Join Mayor Ed Gainey & County Controller Corey O’Connor for a free back-to-back town hall-style conversation.

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Purim 2025

Snyder Family Purim Carnival

Sunday, March 16 @ 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Kaufmann Gym, JCC Squirrel Hill
5738 Darlington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Once Upon a Purim, you and your entire family gathered together for a spectacular celebration at the JCC!

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Lights, Camera, PURIM!

Sunday, March 16 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
JCC South Hills
345 Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243 United States

Gather the family together for games, crafts and more to celebrate Purim! Supported by a YAD Engagement Grant.

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500 day vigil

500 Days Vigil

Tuesday, February 18 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST
JCC Squirrel Hill – Darlington Entrance
5723 Darlington Road
Pittsburgh, 15217

To mark 500 days since our world changed on October 7, join together for a community-wide vigil.

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Shabbat With Sara

Shabbat With You & Sara Aroeste

Saturday, February 8 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
Rodef Shalom Congregation
4905 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States

Bring the kids out for Shabbat morning in the Family Center as we partner with Savor at this Federation-funded event!

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Rachael Heisler

Women’s Speaker Series: Combating Antisemitism With City Controller Rachael Heisler

Tuesday, April 1 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States

Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler discusses her efforts to combat antisemitism in our next Women’s Speaker Series event.

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Yom HaZikaron

Tuesday, April 29 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
JCC Katz Performing Arts Center
5738 Darlington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Honor soldiers who gave their lives to defend the State of Israel and victims of terror, spotlighting those we have lost since October 7.

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Sephardic Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, February 7 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST
Rodef Shalom Congregation
4905 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States

Enjoy a Sephardic-style Kabbalat Shabbat featuring Ladino singer, Sarah Aroeste at this Federation-funded event.

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Savor Sephardic Cooking Class

Saturday, February 8 @ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST
Temple Sinai
5505 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Join us for a journey through Sephardic cooking with chef Susan Barocas at this Federation-funded event.

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Savor Sephardic Food and Music Experience

Saturday, February 8 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Temple Sinai
5505 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Explore the connection between music and food at the heart of Sephardic culture at this Federation-funded event.

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Growing Volunteers

Sunday, February 2 @ 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
JCC Levinson Hall
5738 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Join Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and PJ Library to pack kits in support of Bikur Cholim of Pittsburgh while we celebrate Tu B’Shevat.

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Women’s Speaker Series Featuring Kim Salzman

Wednesday, January 29 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States

Hear from Kim Salzman as she discusses her novel “Straddling Black and White” about her work with Ethiopian Jewish immigrants in Israel.

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Queens of the Forest Info Session

Queens of the Forest Information Session

Monday, January 27 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Israel
Israel

Are you ready for the hike of a lifetime in Israel? Join our upcoming information session to find out more!

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Dr. Shayna Weiss presents: Pop Toys and Power Politics: Israel at Eurovision

Pop Toys and Power Politics: Israel at Eurovision

Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM EST
Congregation Beth Shalom
5915 Beacon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Join Dr. Shayna Weiss in this YAD-grant funded program discussing the impact of Israel’s participation in Eurovision.

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Dr. Shayna Weiss presents: Dating and the Divine

Dating and the Divine

Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EST
Congregation Poale Zedeck
6318 Phillips Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Join Dr. Shayna Weiss in this YAD-grant funded program discussing Israeli pop singers and the religious-secular divide in Israel today.

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Dr. Shayna Weiss presents: Black is the New Black

Black is the New Black

Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Temple Emanuel of South Hills
1250 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243 United States

Join Dr. Shayna Weiss in this YAD-grant funded program discussing Haredi Jews and their place in Israeli television.

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Autumn mixed drinks

Women’s Mixology & Mitzvahs

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States

Join us for an evening of good deeds and good fun assembling care packages and mixing drinks!

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Heritage Night

Pittsburgh Penguins Jewish Heritage Night

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM EST
PPG Paints Arena
1001 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States

Hear Hillel Academy students sing the National Anthem at the big game!

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Shavua Tov Concert with Eliana Light

Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
JCC Levinson Hall
5738 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Join your community for havdallah followed by a Shavua Tov concert of soul-fulfilling music with Eliana Light!

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Synagogue Shooting Commemoration

Commemoration Ceremony for the Oct. 27, 2018 Synagogue Shooting

Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
JCC Squirrel Hill
5738 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Gather at the JCC to honor the 11 lives lost and the people affected by the attack on three Pittsburgh Jewish congregations.

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