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Programs with Rabbi Donni Aaron
For the listed programs, please RSVP to Rabbi Donni, 412-521-8011 x215.

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Coffee, Tea and Snacks with the Rabbi
Come and shmooze with Rabbi Donni Aaron, Jewish Educator of the JCC

Tuesdays, 9:30 am
January 10-March 27
No fee; no need to register
Room 204

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Current Events
Hear guest rabbis discuss politics, both domestic and international, led by rabbis in our community.

Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am
Room 307; no fee

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Got Shabbat?
Great Shabbat related program for you and your little ones. Learn, celebrate, craft and snack with us!

Saturday, February 25
4 pm, Levinson Hall
Free and open to the community.

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Judaism 101: Come and Learn the Basics
For anyone interested in Judaism, this class will give you a chance to learn some of the basics, such as the calendar, holidays, Shabbat, prayer, and life cycle rituals.

Wednesday, January 11, 7-8 pm
No fee

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Judaism 102: But Wait… There’s More
For those familiar with the basics of Judaism, a chance to study Bible, rabbinic texts, theology, Jewish denominations and Israel.

Wednesday, January 18, 7-8 pm
No fee

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Parshat HaShavua
Come learn about the Torah portion of the week. We will look at the traditional meaning as well as how it influences our lives today.

Wednesdays, January 4-March 28
10-11 am
Room 204; No fee

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Holidays

Shabbat
Shabbat is a day of rest and spiritual enrichment, a time to devote ourselves to higher pursuits. Join us Fridays at 10:30 am to celebrate with the Early Childhood Department. Look for a Shabbat message at the reception desks on Fridays.

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Family Shabbat Dinner
Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and crafts. All levels of observance are welcome. Dinner is served at 6 pm. Extended family members are welcome.

Friday, March 30, 5:45 pm
$10/eater; children under age 2 are free
Bring your own kosher wine/beer.
Registration required no later than Monday, March 26.

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Tu B'Shevat
Wednesday, February 8

Tu B’shevat (15th day of Shevat) is the New Year of the tree, marking the start of spring in Israel. School children there plant thousands of saplings. Traditionally in the Diaspora we eat dried fruit symbolizing the fruits of Israel.

The holiday is celebrated with special projects for children and families.

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Be A Hero for Trees: Tu B'Shevat Shabbat Dinner
Decorate your own superhero cape so you can protect trees from “villains”! Plus celebrate a festive Shabbat and eat a yummy dinner with family and friends!

Friday, February 3, 5:30-7:30 pm
$10/eater; children under 2 are free
Bring your own Kosher wine/beer (BYOKB) Registration required no later than Monday, January 30

This program is a partnership with the American Jewish Museum and its Super Silly! Superman Creators’ Funnyman Fights Crime with Shtick exhibit.

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Purim
Sunday, March 4

Purim derives its name from the word “Pur,” meaning lot. It recalls the lots that Haman, Prime Minister of Persia, cast to determine the most favorable month and day for the execution of the Jews of Persia. This diabolical scheme was foiled by the intervention of the Persian queen, Esther, and her uncle, Mordecai, who were both Jewish. Purim is a festival of joy, and young and old dress up in costumes to celebrate. The JCC holds a carnival every year, the Sandy and Edgar Snyder Family Purim Carnival.