Moral Compass

Elie Weisel taught us: One of the Just Men came to Sodom, determined to save its inhabitants from sin and punishment. Night and day he walked the streets and markets protesting against greed and theft, falsehood and indifference. In the beginning, people listened and smiled ironically. Then they stopped listening; he no longer even amused them. The killers went on killing, the wise kept silent, as …

South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh

#VoteTogether

Let's #VoteTogether and get to the polls! We are partnering with #VoteTogether and be sure to vote in today's election. Here are some resources to help you prepare: The Incline has created a comprehensive guide to vote in PA, click here to read. If you need a ride to the polls:   Uber is offering $10 off a ride to the polls. Just use the promo code VOTE2018 and request a ride …

Allderdice Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Free and open to the public. Ceremony begins promptly at 7:00pm • Reception immediately following 2018 Inductees: Devra Davis, PhD, MPH ‘64 Public Health Scientist Environmental health researcher and author Brenda Ekwurzel, PhD, MS ‘81 Climate Scientist Leader of climate science education and author Michael Himelstein ‘72 Composer and Songwriter Emmy nominated composer, lyricist, and producer Tereneh (Mosley)Idia, MS ‘87 Fashion Designer Fashion designer who brings together environmentally sustainable practices with indigenous community artisans Jackson Wright, MD, PhD ‘62 Professor …

Thanking Our Front Line Helpers

Who’s on the front line? Thanking our JCC front line workers. 7-7-21 - Many Thanks, Amy!   Our JCC experienced a beautiful surprise this week, courtesy of Amy Magoun. Amy, a research coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh, is a regular volunteer with “Scent with Love,” an organization that retrieves fresh flowers from weddings and events or that remained unsold, and donates them to Pittsburgh places in need. “I …

Are there any mentschen on the grid-iron?

You and I have heard it described as 'our generation's immaculate reception'.  What happened on Saturday night in Cincinnati electrified Pittsburgh.  I saw the game slipping away from the Steelers throughout the 4th quarter to only be surprised with the victory. Victory wasn't the only thing slipping away.  Morality slipped away too.  Marc Hardin described it well: ...Call the late and fateful penalties and all of the …

Starbucks teams up with WPXI to celebrate Kindness Week

PITTSBURGH — WPXI-TV and Channel 11 News will be celebrating kindness in the Pittsburgh area all this week on television and here on WPXI.com in partnership with the Center For Loving Kindness and more than a dozen Starbucks locations across the area. At each of the Starbucks locations, patrons will see a sticker on their cups and food bags celebrating kindness, while customers inside the stores can …

Book and Author Series

Derekh Presents: Israeli Singing Duo Yonina in Concert

Israeli singing duo יונינה Yonina has become an international Internet sensation sharing videos of themselves singing from their car and living room couch. The duo’s immense popularity led them to record an album and sell out concerts in both Israel and the United States. Known for their positive vibe and soft harmonies, Yonina's acoustic concert in Pittsburgh will feature favorite covers from their weekly online videos along with …

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