Jewish Family & Children's Service is one of several community organizations collaborating on Purim Pittsburgh, a community-wide festival to be held on Sunday, March 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Squirrel Hill. Purim is a joyous festival that commemorates the Jewish people being spared from annihilation in ancient Persia.…Read More
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Squirrel Hill organizations and the Chinese community of Greater Pittsburgh celebrate the Lunar New Year
On Sunday, February 21st, from 11 a.m. to Noon, Squirrel Hill-based organizations and the Chinese community of Greater Pittsburgh will co-host the Lunar New Year Parade in celebration of the Lunar New Year--also known as the Year of the Red Fire Monkey. Featuring stunning costumes, dancing, music, marching bands, traditional…Read More
JF&CS co-hosts a community conversation on refugees in Pittsburgh
On Thursday, February 25th from 7p.m. to 9 p.m., Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS), the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation, the Holocaust Center and the Jewish Community Center will co-sponsor "Jewish Pittsburgh and the Refugee Crisis: A Community Conversation." The program will be held at the JCC (5738 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill), and…Read More
Upcoming celebration of international diversity to be held in Squirrel Hill
This February, Jewish Family & Children’s Service is partnering with several Squirrel Hill organizations and the Chinese community of greater Pittsburgh to invite all Pittsburghers to a two week celebration of the Lunar New Year. Organizers and partners of the Lunar New Year celebration and events include: Jewish Family &…Read More