South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh (SHJP) is the community engagement division of the Jewish Community Center – South Hills.
Vision Statement
A vibrant, interconnected, and engaged South Hills Jewish community.
Mission Statement
South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh connects our community through innovation, collaboration, education, communication and programming.
For more information: Jason Kunzman, jkunzman@jccpgh.org
South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh’s Community Council is a governing board comprised of community leaders representing all four South Hills synagogues: Ahavath Achim (The Carnegie Shul), Beth El, Chabad of the South Hills, and Temple Emanuel, as well as the South Hills JCC and at-large members of the South Hills Jewish Community.
The Council meets four times a year with committee meetings held on a regular basis. We are always on the lookout for volunteers, program ideas, and other suggestions. Contact our South Hills office at (412) 278-1975 or email cherman@jccpgh.org .
Executive Council
- Matt Schwartz (Chair)
- Jonathan Fischer (Vice-Chair & Strategic Planning Chair)
- Andrew Neft (Grant/Funding Chair)
- Al Rosenthal (Communications & Outreach Chair)
- William Spatz (Chair Emeritus)
Community Council Members At-Large
- Mark Ackerman
- Larry Block
- Mary Cothran
- Naomi Herman
- Julia Leyzarovich
- Uri Marcovitz
- Karen Morris
- Michael Roteman
- Shelly Schapiro
- Bob Silverman
- Susan Sofayov
- Adele Sufrin
- Bill Sota
Congregation Ahavath Achim (The Carnegie Shul)
Congregation Ahavath Achim (The Carnegie Shul), a traditional congregation, is the oldest Jewish congregation in the South Hills. The Shul, known as The Carnegie Shul, was founded in 1896, and was incorporated in 1903. The Shul has been in its present building at 500 Chestnut St. since 1937.
The Shul holds services every Sabbath morning, on the High Holy Days, and on Jewish festival days. The Carnegie Shul is a haimish congregation that welcomes all to come share in Jewish faith.
Ahavath Achim (the Carnegie Shul)
500 Chestnut St.
Carnegie, PA 15106
412-279-1566
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills
Beth El is a thriving and open community, welcoming to all. Beth El strives to provide value beyond the life cycle needs of their congregation in a manner consistent with our Conservative ideals. They are committed to providing an engaging Jewish education for all ages and abilities, and continue to modernize to be more relevant to the lives of today’s current and prospective congregants.
Beth El Spiegel Religious School prepares its students and their families to participate fully in Jewish life—at home, in the synagogue, and as part of the larger Jewish community. The religious school’s creative and engaging learning environment is based on a dynamic evolving curriculum.
Beth El Congregation
1900 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-561-1168
Rabbis: Alex Greenbaum, Amy Greenbaum
Executive Director: Steve Hecht
Chabad of the South Hills
Chabad of the South Hills is located on McFarland Road in Mt. Lebanon. It is a place where everyone is welcome – regardless of affiliation or level of knowledge. It is a warm welcoming environment to explore and experience our heritage and Judaism’s warm and relavant spirtual inspirations in a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere.
Chabad hosts Shabbat and High Holiday services as well as holiday activities, including Public Chanukah Celebrations and a Grand Purim festival. Senior Programs, publishes Holiday Guides and the Jewish Art Calendar. Chabad’s Hebrew School provides absorbing classes for children of all ages, where they can find meaning to becoming the newest link in the proud chain of Jewish experience.
The Center also presents popular lectures on Kabalah – Jewish Mysticism and Meditation, Hebrew reading, Talmud, Jewish Law, and Jewish History. Noted guest lecturers from around the world are often invited to provide unique insights and perspectives. Chabad of the South Hills’ has been reaching hundreds of Jews across the ideological spectrum, touching them where it counts most: in their hearts and minds.
Chabad of the South Hills
1701 McFarland Road
Pittsburgh,PA 15216-1812
412-344-2424
Rabbi: Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum
Temple Emanuel
Temple Emanuel was established in 1951 by a group of Jewish families seeking to bring the beauty and spirit of Reform Judaism to Pittsburgh’s South Hills. At it’s current location on Bower Hill Road in Mt. Lebanon since 1954, Temple Emanuel offers opportunities for worship, education and community.
The 40,000-square-foot building hosts Torah Center, one of greater Pittsburgh’s largest synagogue religious schools, the Early Childhood Development Center enjoys a supurb reputation both in the Jewish and general community. Adult education, social action, cultural, youth and social programs fill Temple Emanuel’s calendar.
Most importantly, Temple Emanuel is a spiritual home celebrating Shabbat, the holidays and the sacred moments of congregants’ lives.
Weekly Schedule:
- Friday – 7 pm Service
- Saturday – 8:30 am Service followed by Torah Study at 9 am
- Sunday – 9:30 am Morning Minyan
Links are available at www.templeemanuelpgh.org/community/virtual/
Temple Emanuel
1250 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 279-7600
Senior Rabbi: Aaron Meyer
Rabbi Emeritus: Mark Joel Meyer
Executive Director: Leslie Hoffman
South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh launched in July 2014, as a Community Engagement Initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
The Vision of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is a flourishing Jewish community where everyone feels included, supported and inspired. The Jewish Federation’s mission is to cultivate resources, connect people and collaborate across the community to live and fulfill Jewish values.
Beginning January 1, 2018, South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, became affiliated with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh with offices at the South Hills JCC. The Federation remains a committed partner of South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh.
For information on the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, visit their website.
Education
- Beth El Spiegel Religious School
- Central Scholarship
- Chabad of the South Hills’ Jewish Kids Club
- Classroom Without Borders (CWB)
- Community Day School
- Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh
- The Edward and Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University Center
- The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh
- J Line Pittsburgh
- J Line South Hills
- JCC South Hills Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
- PJ Library
- Stay ‘n Play at Beth El
- Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
- Temple Emanuel Torah Center Religious School
- Yeshiva Schools
Israel
Seniors
Social
- Beth El Congregation’s Men’s Club
- Beth El Congregation’s Sisterhood
- Hadassah of Greater Pittsburgh
- J’Burgh
- Men of Temple Emanuel
- Shalom Pittsburgh/Young Adult Division (YAD)
- Women of Temple Emanuel
Social Services
- Agewell Pittsburgh
- Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh
- Jewish Assistance Fund (JAF)
- Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS)
- Jewish Residential Services (JRS)
- JGenes Pittsburgh
- South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM)
- Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry