BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jewishpgh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250715T124208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T124208Z UID:10008254-1757926800-1767027600@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit by sculpture Dan Droz DESCRIPTION:Metal fabricated sculptures by noted Pittsburgh artist\, Dan Droz. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/art-exhibit-by-sculpture-dan-droz/ LOCATION:Rodef Shalom Congregation\, 4905 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250716T150929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T125048Z UID:10008285-1759658400-1759662000@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Jewish Answers to Life's Most Challenging Questions DESCRIPTION:This class is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.\nJoin us for a thoughtful and meaningful conversation about life’s big questions: why good people suffer\, whether everything is meant to be and where miracles fit in. Guided by the wisdom of our rabbinic sages and modern thinkers\, we’ll explore timeless Jewish perspectives in a warm and welcoming setting. Use coupon code PITT95 at checkout. \nNOTE: There is no session on October 26. \nCosponsored by Temple Sinai \n  \nThe Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning\, a project of Hebrew University in Jerusalem supplies the curriculum for a two year course of study\, taught by local area Rabbis and Jewish educators that provides adults with a comprehensive understanding of Jewish thought\, practice and history. No prerequisite learning is required. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/questions/2025-10-05/ LOCATION:Rodef Shalom Congregation\, 4905 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Answers-resized-retouched_1920x1009_03.png ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T113000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250805T193020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T155604Z UID:10008438-1759658400-1759663800@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Fall Fest DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the fall Jewish holidays at CDS. Open to the community. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/fall-fest/ LOCATION:Community Day School\, 6424 Forward Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States CATEGORIES:PJ Library Newsletter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDS-Fall-Fest-2025-10.25-x-13.75-in-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T123000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250107T172316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T193730Z UID:10006319-1759660200-1759667400@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:CKids Jewish Discovery Club DESCRIPTION:Open to all.  No membership or affiliation required. \n\nAleph Champ Hebrew Reading\nLove for being Jewish\nNew and Exciting Content Each Week\nRockin Holiday Events\n0-4 Torah Tots\n5-11 Super Jew\n12-13 BMX Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/ckids-jewish-discovery-club/2025-10-05/ LOCATION:Chabad of the South Hills’ New Building\, 1700 Bower Hill Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15243\, United States CATEGORIES:PJ Library Newsletter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jdc-5785.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of South Hills":MAILTO:batya@chabadsh.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T103000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250716T133958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T135645Z UID:10008260-1759743000-1759746600@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Prophets 2 DESCRIPTION:NOTE: There are no sessions on December 22\, 29\, any February dates or March 2. \nExplore the powerful voices of the Later Prophets in this 25-session course with Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff. Together\, we’ll uncover the meaning and messages of these often-overlooked texts and see how their wisdom still speaks to us today. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/prophets/2025-10-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Prophets_1920x1008_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250122T164619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164619Z UID:10007705-1759795200-1760313599@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:SUKKOT DESCRIPTION: URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/sukkot-3/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250805T172958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T154508Z UID:10008442-1760007600-1760011200@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Ten Pathways for Professionals in the Jewish Community DESCRIPTION:This class is open to professionals working for Jewish organizations in Pittsburgh.\nAre you a professional working in the Jewish community and looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with peers? This 18-session course\, based on the teachings of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks\, explores the essence of Judaism through rich discussions and accessible texts. You don’t need any prior background. \n$150 EARLYBIRD PRICING!\nDiscounted rate ends September 1 at 5:00 PM. \nNOTE: No classes on Nov. 27\, Dec. 4\, 25\, any date in January\, Feb. 5\, 12\, Apr. 2 or 9. Class will be on Zoom on Dec. 11\, 18\, Feb. 26 and Mar. 5.  \n\nMeet the Rabbi\nRabbi Dr. Danny Schiff is the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar. He is a noted teacher and researcher in Jewish ethics. The Gefsky Community Scholar position is endowed by the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Endowment Fund of the Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/pathways-for-professionals/2025-10-09/ LOCATION:JCC Squirrel Hill – Darlington Entrance\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217 CATEGORIES:JPro Pittsburgh ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20251009T125820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T125820Z UID:10008855-1760032800-1760038200@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Presentation by Holocaust Survivor Howard Chandler DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Howard Chandler\, a Holocaust survivor who endured Auschwitz and the death march to Buchenwald. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/presentation-by-holocaust-survivor-howard-chandler/ LOCATION:Community Day School\, 6424 Forward Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States CATEGORIES:Classrooms Without Borders ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-06-113429.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Classrooms Without Borders":MAILTO:rosie@cwbpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250716T135406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124500Z UID:10008339-1760036400-1760040000@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Meet Theodor Herzl DESCRIPTION:This class has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.\nNOTE: There is no session on October 23. \nYou may be familiar with Theodor Herzl’s impact on Zionism\, but do you know who he was? Discover the remarkable story of Theodor Herzl—the visionary who dared to dream of a Jewish homeland. In this course\, we’ll explore Herzl’s life\, his powerful writings and the legacy he left behind. Together\, we’ll reflect on how his ideas shaped modern Zionism and consider what he might think about Israel and the Jewish world today. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/herzl/2025-10-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Herzl_1920x1008_5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250826T191719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T161505Z UID:10008538-1760083200-1760086800@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Shabbatot DESCRIPTION:Join Community Day School and PJ Library for Shabbatot—a playful\, hands-on Shabbat program designed especially for young children and their caregivers!  Through songs\, stories\, crafts and sensory exploration\, we’ll discover the beauty of Judaism and the joy of Shabbat together. \nOpen to all families\, no registration required. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/shabbatot/2025-10-10/ LOCATION:Community Day School\, 6424 Forward Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States CATEGORIES:PJ Library Newsletter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-26-141904.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T182900 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T182900 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250110T180142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T180142Z UID:10007174-1760120940-1760120940@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Light Shabbat Candles at: 6:29 PM DESCRIPTION:Parshat Vezot Hab’rachah\, Light Shabbat Candles at: 6:29 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/light-shabbat-candles-at-629-pm-2/ LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd\, Pennsylvania Furnace\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Candle Lighting Times GEO:40.696298;-77.995133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pittsburgh 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd Pennsylvania Furnace PA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd:geo:-77.995133,40.696298 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250929T201215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T154516Z UID:10008820-1760176800-1760184000@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Silly Sukkot with Ohav Shalom DESCRIPTION:We will read the PJ Library story\, “Silly Sukkot” by Ann D. Koffsky.  Inspired by a mischievous dog named Kugel\, we will build huts and tunnels in a cardboard box at a build party!  Start saving boxes and bring them to the event. \nFree event for Jewish and interfaith families with littles 0-5.  Siblings welcome. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/silly-sukkot-with-ohav-shalom/ LOCATION:Temple Ohav Shalom\, 8400 Thompson Run Road\, Allison Park\, PA\, 15101\, United States CATEGORIES:PJ Library Newsletter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Silly-Sukkot.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shalom Tots":MAILTO:shalomtots@templeohavshalom.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T192600 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T192600 DTSTAMP:20260716T004201 CREATED:20250110T180142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T180142Z UID:10007175-1760210760-1760210760@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Ends: 7:26 PM DESCRIPTION:Parshat Vezot Hab’rachah\, Shabbat Ends: 7:26 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/shabbat-ends-726-pm-2/ LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd\, Pennsylvania Furnace\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Candle Lighting Times GEO:40.696298;-77.995133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pittsburgh 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd Pennsylvania Furnace PA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd:geo:-77.995133,40.696298 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR