Holiday | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Celebrate Labor Day with Moishe House Pittsburgh! We will explore the history of Jewish labor activism in the Steel City and learn from current organizers how to support Pittsburgh’s workers through the pandemic.

Celebrate Tu B’Av, the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” with Moishe House Pittsburgh as we read a few of our favorite queer Jewish poems about love and discuss what love means to us in this day and age.

What does it mean to celebrate the independence of a country that continues to be plagued by racism? Join Moishe House Pittsburgh (outdoors & six feet apart) for a vegetarian barbecue and text study of Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

ראש השנה לאילנות (Rosh Hashanah of Trees) Help us celebrate Tu B’Shevat with PJ Library and Repair the World. We’re throwing a birthday party for the trees with fun tree-themed crafts, games and stories; plus the usual birthday party fun! We’ll also fill bags for Beverly’s Birthdays. The event is free, but you can sponsor…

Bake donuts to take home and to donate.

Join other Pittsburgh Jewish young adults as we enjoy an evening in the Beth Shalom Sukkah.

Kids bake honey cupcakes to take home and also to donate.

The learning continues with plenty of coffee and ice cream to keep you going until morning!

Calling all teens! Take part in late night conversations on building community.

An adult costume party for Israelis and Jewish Americans in Pittsburgh to celebrate the holiday of Purim.

Learn new techniques in cooking and baking before Purim! Try out your new skills and bring home delicious samples!

Come celebrate Hannukah with Jewish Residential Services, Join us fro live Klezmer music by Klezlectric, hors d’oevres, candle lighting, and fun. RSVP by November 30th to 412-325-0039 or info@jrspgh.org The event is free, we ask that guests bring a donation of warm socks, gloves, hats, hand warmers, toiletries for Community Human Services.

This event will begin with a marathon race, culminating at a giant menorah which will be lit by a torch. Latkes will be served for dinner.

Grand Menorah Parade in Rodef Shalom’s parking lot at 5:00 pm. At the Waterfront, there will be an outdoor concert and fun and festivities inside the former Macy’s building.

We will be having a Hanukkah story time at Spark Books. We will be reading a Hanukkah themed book, have a craft and of course there will be drinks and snacks. Come listen, chat and get in the Hanukah spirit!