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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T083000
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SUMMARY:CLE: Vaccinations & Public Health—The Jewish Perspective
DESCRIPTION:How does Jewish law approach public health in an age shaped by pandemics\, medical innovation and urgent questions about collective responsibility? \nFrom the ethics of vaccination to broader communal interventions\, Jewish texts offer a deep and compelling framework for navigating today’s medical challenges. Led by Rabbi Schiff\, take a journey into the heart of Jewish legal tradition to tackle the high-stakes questions that define our public health conversations today.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/vaccinations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20260218T205930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T154742Z
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SUMMARY:Tikkun Leil Shavuot
DESCRIPTION:This is the Annual Tikkun Leil Shavuot all night learning event for the entire community. \nLearn More
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/tikkun-leil-shavuot-2/
LOCATION:JCC Squirrel Hill\, 5738 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250619T163024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T185335Z
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SUMMARY:CLE: Be Fruitful & Multiply? The Jewish Legal Approach to Procreation
DESCRIPTION:As birth rates decline across the Western world\, governments are responding with a patchwork of policy incentives. \nFrom parental leave and childcare subsidies to tax breaks and fertility support. But what role should the law play in encouraging procreation and how might Jewish tradition inform these choices? Join Rabbi Schiff in examining the ethical and legal dimensions of pro-natalist legislation through the lens of Jewish law. \nExplore questions such as: \n\nHow does Judaism view societal responsibility for childbearing?\nAre there limits to government intervention in private reproductive decisions?\nWhat insights might Jewish tradition offer in shaping humane\, just policies?
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/procreation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250619T162246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T185328Z
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SUMMARY:CLE: Questioning "Medical Aid in Dying" Laws—A Jewish Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:As the national conversation around end-of-life autonomy intensifies\, the legal landscape is shifting rapidly.  \nIn 2025 alone\, at least 14 U.S. states introduced new bills—or amended existing ones—addressing medical aid in dying. Join Rabbi Schiff in an exploration of Jewish ethical responses to these developments while examining the balance between compassion and law\, autonomy and obligation\, suffering and sanctity.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/medical-aid/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20251013T140739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161236Z
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SUMMARY:East Coast Snowbird Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection and community as we celebrate 30 years of Snowbirds in Florida. \nLearn More \nEvent Chairs\nGail & Norman Childs \nEvent Co-Chairs\nRobin & Peter Gordon \nHost Committee\nCheryl Gerson Americus\nNancy & Bill Berkowitz\nSheri Letwin & David Berk\nRoberta Caplan\nMarian Ungar Davis & Stanford Davis\nDodi Walker Gross & Daniel Edelstone\nLaurie & Geoffrey Gerber\nSally & Martin Goldhaber\nSara & James Guttman\nLinda & Dennis Hurwitz\nJanet & Michael Kamon\nRhonda & Mitchell Letwin\nRachel & Dale Middleman\nAmy Morgan Benita Morris\nLisa & Lee Oleinick\nRae-Gayle & Mitchell Pakler\nBarbara & Lester Parker\nJane & Bruce Rollman\nShereen & Paul Rosenberg\nDiane Samuels & David Sufrin\nJudy & Joseph Sufrin\nLori & Bob Shure\nFern & Alan Steckel\nCarol & David Steinbach\nSuzanne & Richard Wagner
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/east-coast-snowbird-event/
LOCATION:Woodfield Country Club\, 3650 Club Place\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33496
CATEGORIES:Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000
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CREATED:20251013T140734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T204243Z
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SUMMARY:West Coast Snowbird Event
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed. If you would still like to attend\, please contact Patti Dziekan at pdziekan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.\nJoin us for an evening of connection and community as we celebrate 30 years of Snowbirds in Florida. \nLearn More \nEvent Chairs\nDebbie & Josh Resnick \nEvent Co-Chairs\nDiane Samuels & David Sufrin \nHost Committee\nJudith Balk & Andy Schaer\nBette & Phillip Balk\nSara & Ahmie Baum\nThomas Bernstein\nRoberta & David Brody\nKathy & Samuel DiBiase\nEsther Garfinkel\nLynn & Larry Lebowitz\nSamantha Resnick\nAdele Sales & Edgar Snyder\nShirley Schneirov\nFern & Stephen Schwartz\nMarlene & Art Silverman\nLaurie & Paul Singer\nBarbara Weschler & Stanley Levine
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/west-coast-snowbird-event/
LOCATION:Private home
CATEGORIES:Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250619T161039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T185321Z
UID:10008147-1768465800-1768473900@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Non-Compliance—Civil Disobedience Through a Jewish Lens
DESCRIPTION:When\, if ever\, does justice demand defiance? \nJewish tradition has long grappled with the tension between obeying civil law and upholding higher moral obligations. Join Rabbi Schiff in reflecting on what it means to live as both a committed Jew and a responsible citizen through rich conversations about the crossroads of ethics\, faith and law.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/disobedience/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250619T155329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T185315Z
UID:10008146-1762417800-1762425900@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Artificial Intelligence in Jewish Law
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept—it’s reshaping our daily lives\, professions and perceptions of what it means to be human. \nFrom redefining creativity and altering the workplace to challenging traditional notions of privacy and accountability\, AI presents both extraordinary promise and profound ethical dilemmas. Join Rabbi Schiff as he explores how Jewish law engages with these rapid technological shifts. This course aims to examine how centuries-old legal principles and moral teachings can illuminate today’s most urgent questions about innovation\, responsibility and ethical practices.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/ai/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250619T154842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T152605Z
UID:10008145-1758184200-1758192300@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Democracy in Jewish Law
DESCRIPTION:In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice\, understanding the interplay between faith and governance is crucial for lawyers. \nJoin Rabbi Schiff for an engaging CLE that explores the intriguing question: Does Jewish law possess a discernible democratic impulse? Throughout the course\, participants will uncover how Jewish legal principles might inform or even enhance democratic practices.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250107T172533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T122244Z
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SUMMARY:CLE: War Ethics in the Jewish Legal Tradition
DESCRIPTION:War involves a host of moral and legal dilemmas. \nThis session will explore these issues from a Jewish perspective: How do we know when war is just? How should we deal with innocent civilians? How are Jewish legal ideals incorporated into the conduct of the IDF?
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/war-ethics-jewish-legal-tradition/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250107T172507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T122238Z
UID:10005308-1746088200-1746096300@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Jewish Law in the Legal System of Israel
DESCRIPTION:Israel is a Jewish state. \nHow\, though\, should Jewish law most appropriately be incorporated into the state’s legal system\, and to what extent? This CLE will explore the controversial relationship between Jewish law and the state of Israel. 
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/legal-system-of-israel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Federation Adult Education,Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250107T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172518Z
UID:10005307-1743669000-1743677100@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Understanding the Structure of Jewish Legal Texts
DESCRIPTION:Written Torah. Oral Torah. Mishnah. Midrash. Talmud. Codes. Commentaries. Responsa. \nWe often quote from these Jewish legal sources. But what exactly are they? How do they fit together and how important are they? This CLE will explore the structure of Jewish texts. 
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/jewish-legal-texts/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Federation Adult Education,Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250107T172507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T134128Z
UID:10006234-1742403600-1742418000@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:East Coast Snowbird
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive evening covering the critical issues impacting our community. Laura Cherner\, Director of Community Relations Council and Shawn Brokos\, Director of Community Security will discuss security\, local antisemitism\, the Federation’s dialogue with policymakers and solutions for the future. \nKindly RSVP by March 12\, 2025 | Couvert: $54/person\nDinner and refreshments will be provided. Dietary laws observed. \nLearn More \nEvent Chairs:\nGail & Norman Childs \nEvent Co-Chairs:\nLaura & Elliot Dinkin \n 
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/east-coast-snowbird/
LOCATION:Woodfield Country Club\, 3650 Club Place\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33496
CATEGORIES:Foundation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250107T172456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T194544Z
UID:10006236-1739379600-1739394000@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:West Coast Snowbird
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive evening covering the critical issues impacting our community. Laura Cherner\, Director of Community Relations Council and Jeff Finkelstein\, President & CEO will discuss security\, local antisemitism\, the Federation’s dialogue with policymakers and solutions for the future. Space is limited to 45 seats! \nLearn More \nEvent Chairs:\nDebbie & Josh Resnick \nEvent Co-Chairs:\nDiane Samuels & David Sufrin \nHost Committee\nCarolyn Hess Abraham & Jay Apt\nBette & Dr. Phillip Balk\nJudy Balk & Andy Schaer\nSara & Ahmie Baum\nRoberta & David Brody\nKathy & Sam DiBiase\nEssie Garfinkel\nJan & Rick Henry\nLynn & Larry Lebowitz\nBarbara Weschler & Stanley Levine\nBernice & Jack Meyers\nMarilyn Paderewski & Ed Moravitz\nJoy Moravitz\nJudith R. Roscow\nKate & Joel Rosenthal\nShirley Schneirov\nMarlene & Art Silverman\nLaurie & Paul Singer\nAdele Sales & Edgar Snyder
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/snowbird-west/
CATEGORIES:Foundation,Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250107T172447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172447Z
UID:10005306-1737016200-1737024300@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Legalizing Cannabis—Is It Jewishly Acceptable?
DESCRIPTION:The legalization of cannabis is expanding. \nJewish law has helpful insights on the use of cannabis both for medicinal and recreational purposes. This session will focus on cannabis concerns through a Jewish lens.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/is-cannabis-jewishly-acceptable/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Federation Adult Education,Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250107T172351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172351Z
UID:10005305-1730363400-1730371500@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Halloween\, Yoga and Seances: The Legal Boundary Between Forbidden Practices and Harmless Activities
DESCRIPTION:Are popular secular practices with roots in beliefs that are foreign to Judaism benign from a Jewish perspective? \nOr are there Jewish legal concerns that should be weighed? This CLE will explore how Judaism draws the line between the acceptable and the unacceptable – and why.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/halloween-yoga-seances/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Federation Adult Education,Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T104500
DTSTAMP:20260710T173138
CREATED:20250107T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172258Z
UID:10005304-1726129800-1726137900@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Immigration From A Jewish Law Perspective
DESCRIPTION:In this election year\, immigration is a central issue. \nBut what does Jewish law have to say on the subject? Given that the Torah bids us to “love the stranger”\, is unfettered immigration the Jewish ideal\, or is a more restrictive approach warranted?
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/immigration-jewish-perspective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Federation Adult Education,Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Dziekan":MAILTO:pdziekan@jfedpgh.org
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