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OY!!??!! What is going on in Politics? A Yom Kippur Exploration

My concern about the US political discourse has been simmering for months.  It all came to a boil this weekend with videos and commentary and photo opportunities and debate and more commentary....  I am simply embarrassed about the level of discourse and wish it would change.  Do you? Without getting political, I did a little soul searching in the the great Jewish wisdom tradition of Mussar, values …

Outdoor Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner

Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh would like to cordially invite you to an Outdoor Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner with a limited guest invitation. Iftar Dinner Topic: “Mitigating hate crimes in a global village." When: Thursday April 29, 7:30 -9 pm Where: Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh Building, 1459 Crane Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Program: 7:45 -8:15 pm: Welcoming speech and What is Ramadan Speech by Rabbi Ron Symons and Chris Griffin about the …

Finding Your Joy

Disappointment Can Strengthen the Heart Muscle

Disappointment Can Strengthen the Heart Muscle Feb 2021 An interview with Rabbi Andrea Weiss Provost, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion Hosted by Rev. Liddy Barlow

From We to Me: Worship in the Black Church

That Smudge on My Forehead? It Shows I’m Imperfect and Mortal, yet Still Loved by God

That Smudge on My Forehead? It Shows I’m Imperfect and Mortal, yet Still Loved by God Feb 2021 An interview with Rev. Canon Natalie L.G. Hall Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh Hosted by Rabbi Ron Symons

Those Red Salvation Army Kettles: Finding the Helpers Behind the Helpers

I’m Thinking of Spring

Even as we dig our way out of our first (and hopefully last) major snow storm of the winter, I am thinking about SPRING. After all, Tu biShvat begins on Sunday, January 24 at sundown. If you have cabin fever and want to bring spring into your world, might I suggest three things: Plant a tree in Israel!  No need to wait for your next trip, just click …

Free Covid Testing at the JCC

The JCC in Partnership with Squirrel Hill Health Center will provide free Covid-19 testing: WHEN: JCC Squirrel Hill: Monday, December 28, 9 am-12 pm & 12:30-3:30 pm JCC South Hills: Tuesday, December 29, 12:30-3:30 pm TO REGISTER: To register for your test now go to http://alleghenycovidtesting.com/ Squirrel Hill Health Center is conducting free COVID-19 tests. There is no doctor’s note, prescription, insurance or symptoms needed. We suggest arriving early …