Here is a list of resources, events and services in honor of the Jewish observance.
It's almost time to break out the matzo. Passover arrives on March 25 this year, when Jews across the world will come together to retell the Exodus story over four cups of wine (or grape juice for those who can't indulge), and of course, a large, festive feast. Passover Traditions As the story goes, during their flight from slavery, the Jews did not have enough time for their dough to rise, resulting in a flaky cracker that is eaten instead of bread for a full week during Passover. The diet changes go beyond bread, however, and depend on family tradition. As a general rule, just look for the "Kosher for Passover" label, which, thankfully, spreads to more products year after year. Prior to the observance, Jews clean their homes and get rid …
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1160 Washington Ave, Carnegie, PA
Bottom Dollar Food
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Giant Eagle
1025 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA
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Schwan Food Company
7081 Clubview Dr, Bridgeville, PA
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1250 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Temple Emanuel of South Hills
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Jewish Community Center
345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Beth El Congregation of South Hills
1900 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Giant Eagle
1717 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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1630 Washington Rd, Upper St Clair, PA
Trader Joe's
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Bottom Dollar
1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA
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Bottom Dollar
1160 Washington Ave, Carnegie, PA
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Hanukkah begins tonight! Celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Pittsburgh area with these events and recipes.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Ivy Jacobson
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. Click here to see the events planned for the holiday at the Jewish Community Center South Hills in Scott Township. Click here to see the calendar for Temple Emanuel on Bower Hill Road in Mt. Lebanon. Click here to see the calendar for Bethel El Congregation, located on Cochran Road in Scott Township. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in …
The JCC and state Rep. Matt Smith are sponsoring the event to teach seniors, relatives and caretakers how to avoid problems.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Mike Jones
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
State Rep. Matt Smith is organizing an “Older & Wiser” program for seniors to protect them from scams and abuse. The Friday event at the Jewish Community Center in Scott Township will offer a free informational seminar to seniors, their family members and caregivers on how to avoid fraud, scams, predatory lending and identity theft. The Neighborhood Legal Services Association is teaming up with Smith to put on the event that they hope will make people more aware of those who try to take advantage of seniors. "I want to make sure our area seniors have this vital information to protect themselves against financial predators,” said Smith, D-Mt. Lebanon. “This program gives them the know-how to spot a scam and the tools to prevent one.” Smith …
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Jewish Community Center
345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Register before now to be screened on Tuesday morning.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Mike Jones
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Friday, September 16, 2011
The Obediah Cole Foundation and Allegheny County Health Department are teaming up to offer free prostate screenings for men next week. The organizations are offering the prostate-specific antigen blood test for free at the Jewish Community Center in Scott Township. Men interested in the screening must pre-register before the testing begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Those interested should contact Chris Gilbert by Monday 412-278-1975 or email at bgilbert@jccpgh.org to register. “We’re pretty happy to be working with the Obediah Cole Foundation,” saild Gilbert, who works with at JCC. The JCC offer other various health events during the year and that include blood-pressure screenings and cholesterol tests. The Obediah Cole Foundation provides …
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Jewish Community Center
345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
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