I've Always Wondered
Who Was Leonard Bernstein? Originally published December 28-29, 2018.

The 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein was August 25, 2018.  We think him worthy of mention. Mr. Bernstein was a composer, conductor, pianist, writer, teacher, ambassador, and humanitarian - all with a genuine passion, boundless talent, and skills rare throughout history.  He was born in Lawrence, Mass., and we lost him on […]

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Clues & Shmooze (with some booze) Fundraiser

Saturday, February 23, 2019 7:45 P.M. | Samuel & Minnie Hyman Ballroom Join us for this fun trivia event, including a raffle, open bar, and snacks! Trivia will be in teams of 3-6 players. Bring your own team or be matched up at the door! REGISTRATION AND DRINKS START AT 7:45 PM TRIVIA GAME STARTS […]

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Beth Shalom Men's Club Sports Luncheon

Sunday, February 10, 2019 12:00 P.M. | Samuel & Minnie Hyman Ballroom DEDICATED THIS YEAR TO HONOR THE MEMORIES OF DAVID & CECIL ROSENTHAL LOCAL SPORTS CELEBRITIES Autographs and Surprises -  Gifts for All! Hamburger & Hot Dog Lunch at the Beth Shalom Samuel & Minnie Hyman Ballroom All are welcome, no charge!

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Beth Shalom Sisterhood Shabbat

Saturday, February 9, 2019 9:30 A.M. | Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary Sisterhood Shabbat celebrates the women in our congregation and presents an opportunity for all of us to learn together. In commemoration of: Ruth Ganz Fargotstein, Honorary President Speaker: Michal Friedman, Michal Friedman is an assistant professor at CMU specializing in Jewish Diaspora History especially Sephardic […]

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GOING GREEN with Phipps Conservatory

Saturday, February 9, 2019 12:45 P.M. | Helfant Chapel The Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory is one of the greenest buildings in the world. Join Richard Piacentini, President and CEO of Phipps as he discusses the green transformation of the Conservatory and how the work he has done can teach valuable lessons to […]

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What is Hazak, Hazak, Venithazzek? Originally published December 21-22, 2019.

As we end the reading of each book of the Torah - Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bemidbar, and Devarim or Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy - it is customary to say, “Hazak, Hazak, Venithazzek,” which some say means “be strong, be strong, let us be strengthened.”  As the Torah reader concludes the final words of […]

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Lunch and Learn -February 2019

February's Topic: "Are All Wines Kosher?” 2/5/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Pittsburgh 2/12/2019 | 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom Ever wonder why you don’t have to park three blocks away from a Conservative synagogue on Shabbat? Or whether your rabbi can marry a gay couple? The Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Law and […]

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World Wide Wrap

Sunday, February 3, 2019| 10:30 a.m. Beth Shalom Men’s Club Invites You To The Annual World Wide Wrap. Bring Your Entire Family! When: Sunday, February 3, 2019 - • Tefillin Workshop begins at 10:30 a.m. • All School Tefillah Service at 11:30 a.m. Where: Rodef Shalom (4905 Fifth Ave. PGH) and Around the Globe! Who: Everyone Is […]

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Jews for Justice 5779

Friday, January 25, 2019 6:00 P.M. | Hod veHadar Service - Dinner to follow in the Samuel & Minnie Hyman Ballroom One teen leader will facilitate dialogue between courses at each table. This program is part of an ongoing USY Shabbat discussion series called Jews for Justice and is appropriate for grades 6 and above. Special […]

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Lox & Learning - "Mobilizing Young Jews to Volunteer Locally"

Sunday, January 20, 2019 10:00 A.M. | Samuel & Minnie Hyman Ballroom "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not only for celebration and remembrance, education and tribute, but above all a day of service." --Coretta Scott King In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day join Zack Block from Repair the World to discuss his […]

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