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Winsten Mancuso. Perlow will receive the Emanuel Spector Memorial Award and Mancuso will receive the Doris The Jewish Federation and Leonard H. Rudolph Jewish of Greater Pittsburgh will Communal Professional Award. present highlights of the past In addition, the event will year at its Thursday, Aug. recognize Jan Levinson, who in 31, annual meeting, with the June received the Federation’s theme “Our Next Act.” The Gerald S. Ostrow Volunteer of show will star Pittsburgh’s the Year Award, and salute 41 Jewish community: its Jewish Federation Volunteers collective accomplishments Chuck Perlow of the Year. The 41 honorees through the Jewish were nominated by the local Federation in 2016–2017 and a Jewish nonprofit organizations preview of the initiatives that and congregations that they are in the wings. The meeting serve. The volunteers will be will begin at 7 p.m. at the recognized as a group. Jewish Community Center of The service that Spector Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Award recipient Perlow has Hill at 5738 Forbes Ave. given to the community reflects The annual meeting is his passion for Jewish continuity one means for donors to the and Jewish learning. Federation to learn about the Alexis Winsten Mancuso Federation’s funding strategy The Doris and Leonard H. Photos courtesy of Jewish Federation of Rudolph Award recognizes the and the benefits that result Greater Pittsburgh from collective giving. exceptional commitment of a Among the leaders who will be honored Jewish communal professional employed by at the event are Chuck Perlow and Alexis the Jewish Federation or one of its partner
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will hold free Community/ Congregation Security Trainings on Sunday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to approximately noon at Rodef Shalom Congregation. There will be light refreshments to include coffee, water and bagels. This training is open to anyone in the community. The training is to prepare congregations and organizations to develop sound security practices and protocols in keeping everyone as safe as possible. The training will occur over two Sunday mornings and focus on a variety of issues. Everyone is encouraged to attend both days to garner knowledge for use in organizations or everyday life. If anyone is unable to attend both days, come to another that is scheduled. Visit http://jfedpgh.org/security for more information and to register.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 The sixth annual Jewish Heritage Night at PNC Park will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Each ticket purchased will include a “Let’s GO Bucs” hat in Hebrew. Contact Josh Avart at 412-325-4903 or joshua.avart@pirates.com to purchase tickets. The Pittsburgh OASIS Intergenerational Tutor Program is seeking volunteers (50+) to tutor in the Pittsburgh and Woodland Hills School Districts in grades K-4. An hour a week can change a child’s life. A two-day training class will be conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 411 Seventh Ave., Suite 525 (Duquesne Light Building), downtown Pittsburgh. No teaching experience is required and all training, materials and clearances are provided free of charge. Contact John D. Spehar, Pittsburgh OASIS Tutoring Program director at 412-393-7648 or jdspehar@oasisnet.org for more information or to register. This program is operated in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Zionist Organization of America: Pittsburgh will hold a free program, “Through the Lens of David Aschkenas: European Synagogues,” on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at New Light Congregation, on the corner of Beechwood Boulevard and Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill. Aschkenas has been a photographer for 30 years. RSVPs are requested at Pittsburgh@ zoa.org or 412-665-4630.
MONDAY, AUGUST 14 National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh Section will hold A Day at Camp NCJW at Green Oaks Country Club on Monday, Aug. 14 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. to benefit the Center for Women. Visit ncjwpgh.org/day-camp-ncjw/ for more information and to register.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 Community Day School invites the community to a Twilight Tour and Wine & Cheese Reception at the Gary and Nancy Tuckfelt Keeping Tabs: A Holocaust Sculpture on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Keeping Tabs is a maze in the shape of the Star of David, constructed of glass blocks filled with 6 million aluminum “pop tabs” collected and counted by Community Day School students, each tab representing a human life lost at the hands of the Nazis. Experience the power of the Keeping Tabs Sculpture on a summer evening through a docent-led tour and enjoy a special address by Bill Walter, the visionary history teacher behind this Pittsburgh landmark. The sculpture is located on the CDS campus, 6424 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. This outdoor event is free and open to the community. RSVP to Jenny Jones at jjones@ comday.org or 412-521-1100, ext. 3207.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 The community is invited to a viewing of “Missing McKeesport” with producer Sam Zolten on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Temple B’nai Israel, 2025 Cypress Drive in White Oak. The charge is $18 per person, which will
box collection to benefit the Child Rescue Campaign on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m., hosted by Judy and Gerry Kobell. Guests are asked to bring their tzedakah boxes and $18 for dinner, per person. Dietary laws will be observed. Contact Jackie Braslawsce at naamatpgh@ gmail.com for more information and to RSVP. Vegetarians should indicate that on the RSVP.
agencies. The recipient is selected for his or her contribution to improving the quality of services offered in the community and to the enhancement of Jewish life. Mancuso is assistant executive director at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. She is responsible for the agency’s human resource management and oversight of the JCC’s services to older adults, including AgeWell Pittsburgh. Onsite registration for the meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. A dessert reception will follow the meeting. (Dietary laws observed.) Admission is $5 per person for those who preregister online at jfedpgh.org/ annual-meeting. By mail or at the door, the cost is $7 per person. To preregister by mail, send a check payable to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Federation Annual Meeting, 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The full inclusion of people of all abilities is a core value of the Pittsburgh Jewish community. To discuss disability-related accommodations and for more information about the meeting, call 412-992-5251 or visit jfedpgh.org/annual-meeting.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 & 29, SEPTEMBER 5 & 12 Rodef Shalom Congregation will offer text exploration and discussion for the month of Elul Tuesdays, Aug. 22 and 29, Sept. 5 and 12 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. Rabbi Alan Lew’s book “This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation” will be studied together as a way to open the rituals and traditions to everyone. The Prayer and Practice Committee of Rodef Shalom is the sponsor. Contact Rodef Shalom at 412-621-6566 for more information.
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include a parve dessert reception, dietary laws observed. The program is presented by Temple B’nai Israel and the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives Senator John Heinz History Center in association with the Smithsonian Institution. RSVP by Aug. 10 to 412-678-6181 or tbioffice@gmail.com. The community is invited to Movie on the Lawn at Rodef Shalom on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. at Fifth and Morewood avenues, Shadyside. Bring a blanket or your favorite chair and savor the last of summer nights with a movie under the stars. “An American Tail” will be shown on the front lawn. Toss around a Frisbee or ball while the sun goes down; the movie will start after sunset, around 8:20 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 The groundbreaking for Krause Commons, a multipurpose building at the former site of Poli restaurant located near Murray and Forward avenues in Squirrel Hill, will be held on Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. The community is invited to attend.
Congregation Beth Shalom will hold “Shulabration: Sex, Magic, & Medicine in the Ancient World,” with scholar-in-residence, Sharon Keller, Ph.D. in Bible and the Ancient Near East. Keller is on the classics faculty at Hofstra University, where she teaches courses as diverse as “Women in The Hebrew Bible,” “Magic, Miracle, and Medicine in the Ancient World” and “GrecoRoman Comedy.” She has been an assistant professor of Bible and ancient Semitic languages at the Jewish Theological Seminary, where Beth Shalom’s Rabbi Seth Adelson, and Executive Director Rob Menes studied in her classes. Visit bethshalompgh.org/events/ for a full calendar of events.
NA’AMAT USA, Pittsburgh Council will hold its annual summer barbecue and tzedakah
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 The Jewish Women’s Foundation is offering two programs for its 2017 grant-making cycle: small grants up to $10,000 to fund innovative programs that impact women and girls; and start-up grants between $2,500 and $5,000 to fund pilot programs and small nonprofits working to improve the lives of women and girls. Visit JWF’s website at jwfpgh.org for more information. The deadline for submission is midnight, Aug. 25.
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Rendezvous in Rodef Shalom’s Biblical Botanical Garden with friends and neighbors for a free happy hour on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and live music will be provided, and Wigle Whiskey will be on site with drinks by donation. The Jimmy Adler Band will be playing original blues music that is steeped in the traditions of Chicago Blues, West Coast Jazzy Jump, and other Americana traditions. Made possible by the generosity of the Goldstein Entertainment Endowment.
Temple Ohav Shalom will present “A Night of Jews in Baseball,” a grand slam evening for adults and kids on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. The program will include a Jews and baseball documentary, a raffle for baseball artwork and memorabilia, a Q&A with a former Jewish Major Leaguer and a hot dog and drink. There is a charge. Contact Cindy at 412-2157843 for more information and to RSVP.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 Aleph-Bet Bootcamp at Rodef Shalom will be held from Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Rodef Shalom Library. The month of Elul is customarily a time of self-reflection, learning, and preparation for the High Holidays. Karen Brean, Rodef Shalom’s executive vice president, is launching this intensive language class to help you learn the Aleph-Bet in under one week. Confirm your attendance by contacting kmbrean@gmail.com or by calling Rodef Shalom Congregation at 412-621-6566. PJC
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