September 2020
Readiness: The Tishrei Holyday Seminars
Join Rabbi Schiff in these three seminars to learn about Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot, and what they each have to offer in this unprecedented year.
Find out more »October 2020
A Small Country & Some Big Questions – Israel From the 20th Through the 21st Centuries
What are some of the key questions that Israel contends with as it continues to grow and develop in a shifting regional and international reality.
Find out more »Young Adult Newcomers Night Mixer
Calling all newcomers! Whether you recently moved to Pittsburgh from out of town or returned back to Pittsburgh after some time away, this event is for you. Meeting new people during a pandemic is difficult so we’re here to help! Join the Young Adult Division for a virtual mixer. Mix up your own cocktail or evening treat (did someone say ice cream sundae?) and bring it to the mixer where we’ll be mixing and mingling virtually. Don’t miss the fun…
Find out more »Honeymoon Israel Alumni Event
Questions? email Karen Podorefsky at kpodorefsky@jfedpgh.org
Find out more »Ben-Gurion Society Virtual Cross-City Event Cleveland and Pittsburgh Connect
Being a Ben-Gurion Society member means being part of something bigger! Join fellow BGS donors from both Cleveland and Pittsburgh for our first-ever dual-city event. Together, we'll learn how both cities are ensuring the vibrancy of our communities today and for years to come, thanks to your generosity. Leaders from both cities, including Cleveland's General Campaign chair, Bradley A. Sherman, and former Pittsburgh SteelTree Board chair, Mark Pizov, will join us in conversation. You’ll also have the opportunity to network…
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21C Reform Responsa
What has Reform Responsa taught us about twenty-first century Judaism?
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YAD Wine and Wisdom in the Virtual Sukkah
Join Pittsburgh’s Jewish young adult community as we celebrate Sukkot in our virtual sukkah together. BYOWine and we’ll provide the wisdom as we discuss the idea of shelter and what that currently means for many people in our community within the context of Sukkot. We’ll be joined by an expert from the Fair Housing Partnership to enhance our discussions. Hosted by The Tree of Life Young Jewish Community, Repair the World, Moishe House, Temple Sinai Young Adult Group, Congregation Beth…
Find out more »YAD Melton Core 2: Crossroads & Ethics of Jewish History
Explore ethical issues such as justice, life and death, sexuality and community, with case studies from Talmudic, rabbinic and contemporary literature.
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Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living
Join other young adults to discover the central ideas and texts which inform our daily, weekly and annual rituals as well as life cycle observances.
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Pittsburgh Rabbis on Jewish Belief
Rabbi Schiff hosts 14 Pittsburgh rabbis, each teaching a session on fundamental aspects of Jewish belief.
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Haftarah
Rabbi Schiff will seek to imbue meaning in these powerful prophetic passages.
Find out more »Campaign Leadership Team Meeting and Fundraiser Training
Details coming soon.
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Mishna
In this 13-session survey course, Rabbi Schiff will provide a comprehensive overview of this singular, foundational work.
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Young Adult Havadalah Event Series
Havdalah: An Evening of Healing and Hope Please join the Young Adult Division for a virtual Havdalah ceremony as we leave the past week behind and begin a new week of peace. Havadalah will be led by Cantorial Intern Stefanie Greene and followed by conversation with YAD Committee member Barry Kaufman. Save the date for our next Havdalah on December 12th. Register to receive the zoom link.
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From Sinai to Seinfeld
Jewish jokes are deeply revealing sign posts along the Jewish journey.
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Chat with the Cheese Guy
Log on with Women's Philanthropy for a delicious evening with Brent Delman, aka The Cheese Guy. Your registration includes a sampling of four kosher cheeses from Brent's "The Cheese Guy" brand. Registration is available on a first-come first-served basis for the first 50 registrants and will close at 5:00 PM on October 15. Co-sponsored by Israel Bonds He’s been featured in the NY Times, Westchester Magazine, The Times of Israel, London Jewish Chronicle, NY Jewish Week and more. He gives…
Find out more »November 2020
Young Adult Virtual Bar Trivia and Game Night Series – Post-Election Decompression
Bummed you can’t go out for bar trivia?! Here’s the next best thing! Join Pittsburgh’s Jewish young adults and host Zach Schwartz for virtual bar trivia and game night the first Thursday of every month. We’ll bring 5 rounds of fun and all you have to bring is your game face. Also to make it feel like we’re at the bar bring your drink and dinner to the event too! Beer and wings anyone? Pizza? Sushi?!
Find out more »YAD Book Club
Join Pittsburgh’s Jewish young adults for the inaugural launch of its book club! For this come as you are event we’ll be discussing Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls. We hope you’ll read the book and join but feel free to come join us even if you haven’t and just want to join in for a good chat. Glasses of wine and cozy slippers encouraged.
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Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Join the Cardozo Society and Women's Philanthropy for a virtual tour of the Illinois Holocaust Museum's exhibit Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Invited are members of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Cardozo Society and women who make a commitment to the Community Campaign. For more information about becoming a member of the Cardozo Society, contact Joe Enten at jenten@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5212. Sponsored by: About the Exhibit: Based on the New York Times bestselling book…
Find out more »December 2020
Young Adult Virtual Bar Trivia and Game Night Series
Bummed you can’t go out for bar trivia?! Here’s the next best thing! Join Pittsburgh’s Jewish young adults and host Zach Schwartz for virtual bar trivia and game night the first Thursday of every month. We’ll bring 5 rounds of fun and all you have to bring is your game face. Also to make it feel like we’re at the bar bring your drink and dinner to the event too! Beer and wings anyone? Pizza? Sushi?!
Find out more »Young Adult Havdalah Event Series
Please join the Young Adult Division for a virtual Havdalah ceremony as we leave the past week behind and begin a new week of peace.
Find out more »January 2021
Young Adult Virtual Bar Trivia and Game Night Series
Bummed you can’t go out for bar trivia?! Here’s the next best thing! Join Pittsburgh’s Jewish young adults and host Zach Schwartz for virtual bar trivia and game night the first Thursday of every month. We’ll bring 5 rounds of fun and all you have to bring is your game face. Also to make it feel like we’re at the bar bring your drink and dinner to the event too! Beer and wings anyone? Pizza? Sushi?!
Find out more »February 2021
Melton Jewish Medical Ethics
This cutting edge course looks at a range of novel medical ethics issues through the lens of Judaism.
Find out more »Young Adult Virtual Bar Trivia and Game Night Series
Bummed you can’t go out for bar trivia?! Here’s the next best thing! Join Pittsburgh’s Jewish young adults and host Zach Schwartz for virtual bar trivia and game night the first Thursday of every month. We’ll bring 5 rounds of fun and all you have to bring is your game face. Also to make it feel like we’re at the bar bring your drink and dinner to the event too! Beer and wings anyone? Pizza? Sushi?!
Find out more »April 2021
Israel In Depth
Rabbi Schiff hosts a series of six classes about the realities of Israeli society in 2021.
Find out more »May 2021
Top Ten Disputes
Rabbi Schiff takes a close look at the Top Ten Disputes of Jewish History.
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