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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20250715T124131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T124131Z UID:10008256-1767862800-1774544400@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Jewish Synagogues of Europe DESCRIPTION:A photographic exhibit by noted Pittsburgh photographer David Aschkenas. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/jewish-synagogues-of-europe/ LOCATION:Rodef Shalom Congregation\, 4905 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T123000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20251030T162318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T150546Z UID:10006334-1768732200-1768739400@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-2/2026-01-18/ 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/CKids-Jewish-Discovery-Club-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of South Hills":MAILTO:batya@chabadsh.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T103000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20250716T133958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T135645Z UID:10008273-1768815000-1768818600@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/2026-01-19/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T104500 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20250716T151259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T135743Z UID:10008377-1768901400-1768905900@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:In the Fullness of Days: Aging in Jewish Law DESCRIPTION:What does Jewish law say about growing older? In this thoughtful course\, we’ll explore timeless teachings and modern insights on aging\, dignity and caring for our elders—drawing from classical texts and contemporary responsa to guide us through the mitzvot and ethical questions that come with this stage of life. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/aging/2026-01-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aging_1920x1008_02.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20250818T190211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T190211Z UID:10008490-1768935600-1768939200@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Hadassah Pittsburgh: Zoom Learning with Avi Ben-Hur DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Classrooms Without Borders\, Hadassah Pittsburgh is hosting online learning for its members.\n7:00-8:00 URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/hadassah-pittsburgh-zoom-learning-with-avi-ben-hur/2026-01-20/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Classrooms Without Borders ORGANIZER;CN="Classrooms Without Borders":MAILTO:rosie@cwbpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20250624T171223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T171223Z UID:10008158-1768935600-1768942800@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Community Day School - Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Community Day School – Board Meeting URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/community-day-school-board-meeting-17/ LOCATION:Community Day School\, 6424 Forward Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Stacey Parker":MAILTO:Sparker@comday.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T103000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20250716T143107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T135719Z UID:10008360-1768987800-1768991400@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Talmud Top 40 DESCRIPTION:NOTE: There are no sessions on November 5\, 25\, December 10\, 24\, 31\, February 4\, 11\, 18\, April 1\, or 8. \nEvery educated Jew needs to encounter the Talmud directly. That’s what this course is all about. Join Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff as he teaches the “Top 40” Talmud texts that every Jew should have in their toolkit. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/talmud/2026-01-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Talmud_1920x1008_02.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20260106T205247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T203736Z UID:10009084-1768996800-1769002200@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:The JPro Lunch Exchange: Insights\, Ideas & Impact DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming JPro program featuring a new format: Small-group\, peer-led conversations over lunch. Choose from four topics and table hosts and come ready to learn and share. Kosher lunch is on us\, stimulating conversation is on you! \nOrganizing a Mega-Mega Event: Lessons from the Maccabi Games\nRachael Speck\, Chief Program & Innovation Officer\, Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh \nThe 2025 JCC Maccabi Games brought together more than 1\,000 volunteers and nearly 10\,000 participants. Rachael Speck will share candid lessons from planning and executing a large-scale national event\, from deciding whether to say yes in the first place\, to working with national partners\, recruiting new volunteers\, navigating uncertainty and remembering to have fun along the way. \nPlanned Giving: Insights & Conversations\nEric Probola\, CAP\, Manager\, Philanthropic Impact\, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh \nPlanned giving is a fundraising approach where donors make long-term gifts to support a nonprofit’s future sustainability and mission. Eric Probola will share practical insights and strategies to strengthen your organization’s approaches to planned giving. To suggest topics or questions you would like to have answered\, please email Eric Probola at eprobola@jfedpgh.org. \nCulture is Everything: Reflections on the Unification\nDrew Barkley\, Executive Director\, Temple Sinai & Rodef Shalom Congregation \nTemple Sinai and Rodef Shalom are similar in many ways and different in just as many. Drew Barkley will share candid reflections from partway through the unification process\, focusing on navigating the collision of two organizational cultures and leading through transition before the outcome is fully known. \nDisability Inclusion: From Intention to Practice\nAlison Karabin\, Program Director\, Community & Partnerships\, The Branch \nDisability inclusion requires more than good intentions. Alison Karabin\, program director of community and partnerships at The Branch\, will share practical reflections on building more inclusive organizations\, with a focus on shifting from aspiration to action\, strengthening partnerships and embedding accessibility into everyday practice. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/jpro-lunch-exchange/ LOCATION:JCC Katz Performing Arts Center\, 5738 Darlington Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States CATEGORIES:JPro Pittsburgh ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JPro-Pittsburgh-Calendar-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sadie Hilf":MAILTO:shilf@jfedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20251222T154846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T162458Z UID:10009055-1769079600-1769083200@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. We will have a Zoom “Watch Party” on Jan. 22\, 29\, Feb. 26\, Mar. 5 and 26\, where attendees are invited to join us in person at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s office.   \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-3/2026-01-22/ LOCATION:JCC Squirrel Hill – Darlington Entrance\, 5738 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217 CATEGORIES:JPro Pittsburgh ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JPro-Pittsburgh-Calendar-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20251230T200956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T201631Z UID:10009075-1769079600-1769086800@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:PJ Library Grown Up and Me Fitness Class DESCRIPTION:Join PJ Library and Fit4Mom Shaler-Fox Chapel for a grown-up and me fitness class.  This is an all levels fitness class for grown-ups and children ages 5 and under. URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/pj-library-grown-up-and-me-fitness-class/ LOCATION:JCC Squirrel Hill\, Room 156\, 5738 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, 15217\, United States CATEGORIES:PJ Library Newsletter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Grown-Up-and-Me.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Library":MAILTO:ejaye@jccpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T171000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T171000 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20250110T180143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T180143Z UID:10007207-1769188200-1769188200@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Light Candles at: 5:10 PM DESCRIPTION:Parshat Bo\, Light Candles at: 5:10 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/light-candles-at-510-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:20260124T181200 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T181200 DTSTAMP:20260715T191626 CREATED:20250110T180143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T180143Z UID:10007208-1769278320-1769278320@jewishpgh.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Ends: 6:12 PM DESCRIPTION:Parshat Bo\, Shabbat Ends: 6:12 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/shabbat-ends-612-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