Israel

Tu B’Av White Party

Saturday, July 29, 2023 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
Temple Sinai Bodek Rose Garden

Bring, or maybe meet your Bashert on Jewish Valentine’s Day! This event is for adults in their 20’s and 30’s. 

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Partnership2Gether Film Club: Barriers

Sunday, June 4, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Virtual

Life and death hang in the balance as a young IDF officer mans a military checkpoint.

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UpStreet Presents: Ask a Psychiatrist

Thursday, June 8, 2023 @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Virtual

For Children Aged 12-18 Have you been considering talking to a psychiatrist but have questions about what to expect? We have an opportunity for you to get answers to your frequently asked questions. When meeting with a psychiatrist, you can expect a thorough evaluation of your mental health and any concerns you may have. Child […]

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Partnership2Gether Film Club: Cleaning Time

Sunday, May 7, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Virtual

Assegedu, a 40-year-old Ethiopian woman finds herself in a moral dilemma that will decide her future.

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“Judaism and Veganism: Is There a Connection?

Sunday, April 23, 2023 @ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Boyce Park — Patrol Shelter
9 Hawthorne Road
Plum Borough, PA 15239 United States

Rabbi Akiva Gersh, aka The Vegan Rabbi, is coming to Pittsburgh for this one event as part of a national tour organized by Jewish Veg. Join us to learn from Rabbi Gersh and to enjoy vegan hors d’oeuvres.

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Run, Walk, Roll for Israel

Yom Ha’atzmaut: Run/Walk/Roll for Israel at 75

Sunday, April 30, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Schenley Oval
1 Overlook Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Pittsburgh celebrates Israel’s 75 years of statehood with all kinds of fun activities at Schenley Oval.

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Partnership2Gether Film Club: Pinhas

Sunday, April 16, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Virtual

Families unravel and cultures clash as nine-year-old Pinhas befriends his religious Sephardi neighbors.

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Film Club (Israel and Warsaw)

Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
Virtual

Information and registration link available soon.

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Israel at 75 Mission Orientation

Monday, April 3, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Virtual
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Israel at 75 Mission

Thursday, April 20, 2023 - Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Be there on the momentous occasion! Israel will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Yom Ha’atzmaut, April 25, 2023. We’ll bring Pittsburghers to join Jewish Federation participants from around the U.S. and Canada and people from around the world. Join this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Learn More

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ZOA AWARDS DINNER

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Beth Shalom Social Hall
5915 Beacon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

ZOA presents three honorees awards for their involvement in the community and support of the State of Israel. Guest Speaker and Dinner.

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ZOA AWARDS DINNER

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Beth Shalom Social Hall
5915 Beacon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

ZOA presents three honorees awards for their involvement in the community and support of the State of Israel. Guest Speaker and Dinner.

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Israeli Literature as a Window to Israeli Society

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST
Zoom

Tuesdays at 9:30 AM, Feb. 7 – May 2, 2023.

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Shelimut Cohort on Israel/Palestine

Sunday, November 20, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Virtual

Israel/Palestine poses one of the most critical dilemmas facing the Jewish people today. Through a series of participatory workshops, Shleimut offers a gentle yet powerful approach for Jewish communities to consider a diversity of approaches to Israel/Palestine, including solidarity and resistance work. Workshop topics include:  – Israel: Sacred Mythology, Ancient History, Modern State – Healing […]

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Jewish Federation Condemns Attack on Israel

Sunday, April 20 @ 6:24 AM EDT

On behalf of the entire Pittsburgh Jewish community, we at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh unequivocally condemn this terrorist attack.

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Israel at 75 General Assembly

Our Support of Israel Makes a Huge Difference

Sunday, April 20 @ 6:24 AM EDT

How lucky were several us from Pittsburgh to be in Israel this past week to mourn with the country for her fallen on Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and then to celebrate Israel’s 75th Independence Day on Yom Ha’atzmaut!

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2022-23 Shinshinim Will Bring Diverse Strengths to Serve Pittsburgh

Sunday, April 20 @ 6:24 AM EDT

In August 2022 four shinshinim will arrive in Pittsburgh to connect Pittsburghers will Israel.

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Mega Mission Imagine

June 2022 – Pittsburgh’s Mega Mission to Israel

Sunday, April 20 @ 6:24 AM EDT

While we are still practicing social distancing and dreaming of a time when we are able to travel, to sign up to receive more information as details continue to be hammered out.

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Yom Ha’atzmaut 2020

Sunday, April 20 @ 6:24 AM EDT

It is probably the first time in history that one million more Jews reside in the homeland of the Jewish people than in the next biggest Jewish community.

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Community Gearing Up for Commemoration and New Connections

Sunday, April 20 @ 6:24 AM EDT

I want to call your attention to an article in the Post-Gazette this week about the community’s one year commemoration of what happened on October 27th. The day provides each of us with the opportunity to do what may be personally meaningful: Torah study, hands on volunteering, prayer, attending the gathering, or not doing any of these things.

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