South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh presents “Nosh & Know with Rabbi Danny Schiff.” In this five-part series at The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh, Rabbi Schiff explores “Judaism & The Holy Body.”

Limited to just 40 people, “Nosh & Know” sells out quickly each year.

Registration is only $50 for all five sessions and includes lunch!

Click HERE TO REGISTER.
Please call (412) 278-1780 for any questions and/or help with registration.

Dates and topics:

October 17 – Tattooing and Piercing

October 24 – Cosmetic Procedures and Enhancements

October 31 – Visiting the Sick

November 7 – Exhibiting Bodies

November 14 – Extending Life

Presented in partnership with Beth El Congregation, The Carnegie Shul, JCC South Hills, and Temple Emanuel.

J Line South Hills brings Judaism to life in a way that is relevant, enriching and fun. J Line South Hills gives you choice, diversity, and depth in your Jewish learning experiences where Jewish values are “front row and center” in ways that speak to you.  J Line South Hills empowers you to embrace your Jewish identity, grapple with challenging life questions and improve the world in your own way.

Throughout their experience, South Hills Jewish teens will be encouraged to ask and be challenged by these questions:

• Who am I?
• With whom and what am I connected?
• To whom and for what am I responsible in this world?
• How can I bring about change in this world?

Click HERE to register.

Melton is back in the South Hills!

The Florence Melton School of Adult Learning course has become a requirement for Jewish leaders, and South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh is thrilled to partner with the Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to present these classes exclusively in the South Hills in 2018-2019.

Federation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff is the lead instructor for these engaging courses, focusing on Jewish values and ideas. Rabbi Ron Symons, Senior Director of Jewish Life at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh will join Rabbi Schiff as an instructor.

Classes  (25  per year) will be held on most Wednesdays from October 1o, 2018-May 22, 2019 at Beth El Congregation and  Temple Emanuel of South Hills.

The course is SOLD OUT. 

No additional registrations are being accepted. South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh was pleased to provide underwriting assistance for the two-year course.

For more information, contact South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh at (412) 697-6647 or southhills@jfedpgh.org

Join Chabad of the South Hills as they learn and explore the elements of creation and the 7th day of rest!

For questions or information please contact Mussie Rosenblum at mussie@chabadsh.com 412-344-2424  www.chabadsh.com.

REGISTER HERE.

$7 class/$50 Full Session

September 6 – Light

September 13 – Heavens

September 27 – Babyccino Visits the Sukkah

October 4 – Plants

October 11-Space

October 18 – Fish and Birds

October 25 – Animals

November 1- Man

November 8 – Shabbat

Join your neighbors and learn about the diversity of the South Hills, including the political and social forces that encouraged new members of our community to move here.

Hear stores from Bhutan/Nepal, India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia as South Hills community members tell us of their history and challenges. There will be ample time for conversation.

Turn your knowledge and passion into action by getting involved with community organizations meeting the needs of the diverse communities in the South Hills.

FREE and open to the community. Snacks and beverages will be served.

Sponsored by the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement,  South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM), the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Unity Council, South Hills JCC, and South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh.

The 11^th & 12th-grade learning experience will be centered on creating an impact in the South Hills community. It will be focused on developing students as strong teen leaders in the community and focus on developing leadership skills that will help them become the future leaders in the community.  Students will meet once a month for two hours. The experience will be facilitated by Robyn Markowitz Lawler and Alex Zissman. Robyn and Alex are professional staff members of Hillel JUC, an organization that engages Jewish students at Pitt and CMU.

Click HERE to register.

J Line South Hills brings Judaism to life in a way that is relevant, enriching and fun. J Line South Hills gives you choice, diversity, and depth in your Jewish learning experiences where Jewish values are “front row and center” in ways that speak to you.  J Line South Hills empowers you to embrace your Jewish identity, grapple with challenging life questions and improve the world in your own way.

Throughout their experience, South Hills Jewish teens will be encouraged to ask and be challenged by these questions:

• Who am I?
• With whom and what am I connected?
• To whom and for what am I responsible in this world?
• How can I bring about change in this world?

Click HERE to register.

Join Chabad of the South Hills for this monthly women’s educational series from the Rosh Chodesh Society.

“Larger Than Life – Weaving G-d into the Details”

Thursday, November 4 – Hide and Peek – The right to privacy

Thursday, December 20 – Carried Away – The consumed consumer.

Thursday, January 17 – The Pledge Fund – A charitable foundation

Thursday, February 14 – With All Due Respect – Honoring your parents

Thursday, March 14- Whistle While You Work – The balancing act

Thursday, April 11 – Cause and Effect – A soul-ar panel on social activism

Thursday, May 16 – On Higher Ground – With liberty and justice for all

Early bird special – $60 – Before November 8; $75 After November 8 (Incudes text book)

For more information and to RSVP, CLICK HERE