Coming up in Jewish Pittsburgh
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11:58AM
Campus Superstar, an “American Idol”-like contest displaying some of the best music talent at Pittsburgh’s college campuses, will hold its semi-finals Sunday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at the William Pitt Union Assembly Room.
Twenty-five students from the University Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Point Park University will compete for 10 finalist spots.
The final competition itself is slated for Sunday, March 21, 7 p.m. at Carnegie Music Hall.
The proceeds from the annual Campus Superstar program benefit the Hillel Jewish University Center. Contact Linda Myers at lmyers@hilleljuc.org or (412) 621-8875 Ext. 101 for more information.
Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, accompanied by his mother, Gayane Hakhnazaryan, will be performing as part of the Rodef Shalom music series Monday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m.
Hakhnazaryan has performed with the Boston Pops, won first prize in the 2008 Young Concert Artist International Auditions and the Khachaturian International Competition and has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Carnegie Hall in New York and the Ravinia Festival in Chicago.
The concert is free and open to the community.
The Squirrel Hill Historical Society’s next free program will be on “The Landscapes of Squirrel Hill, Frick and Schenley Parks. Geology Underlies it All,” with speaker Albert Kollar, of the geologist section of geology and invertebrate paleontology at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sixth Presbyterian Church, corner of Murray and Forbes avenues.
Visit squirrelhillhistory.org or call (412) 417-3707 for more information.
Hadassah Greater Pittsburgh Chapter Shoshana Group will hold its first study group Thursday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m., at the home of Bunny Morris, 540 N. Neville Ave., Oakland. The topic will be “Advocacy,” and the group will be chaired by Marcia Weiss.
Contact Bunny Morris at Bunson2215@verizon.net or (412) 681-9797 for reservations; there is no charge.
Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee is offering a guided tour by the artist and reception for the Charlee Brodsky exhibit, “India: A Light Within,” Sunday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Berger Gallery at the Squirrel Hill Jewish Community Center. The tour and reception are in cooperation with the S.V. and Hindu Jain Temples.
Newcomers are welcome and this tour/reception is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Visit pajc.net or contact the PAJC office at (412) 605-0816 or at pajc@pajc.net for more information and to register.
The Kollel Jewish Learning Center will celebrate its annual Melava Malka Dinner Saturday, Feb. 20, at 8:45 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center Levinson Hall. The Kollel provides programs and services for lifelong learning to Pittsburgh’s Jewish community.
This year the Rabbi Shaul Kagan Legacy Award will be presented to Murray and Elvira Pfeffer, who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to Torah and Jewish education. The Pfeffers are founding members of the Kollel. Over the years they have supported many Jewish communal institutions and have been active as board members and volunteers as well.
The Kollel will present its Community Service Award to Lou Weiss, a lifelong Pittsburgher and dedicated community volunteer. Weiss has worked with numerous charities and nonprofit groups, contributing to many projects that have had a vital impact on the entire Pittsburgh community. He and his wife, Amy, have immersed their own family in the modern Israeli experience and have worked hard to help increase community exposure and appreciation of Jewish history and tradition. Weiss’ involvement reaches into all sectors of our community, exemplifying his personal commitment and the spirit of volunteerism, as well as a great sense of humor.
For information and reservations call (412) 420-0220.
Chabad of Pittsburgh will present “Can There be Happiness in the 21st Century?” with speaker Rabbi Abraham Twerski Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, Levinson Hall. There is a charge. To make a reservation or for more information, call (412) 421-3561, e-mail info@chabadpgh.com or visit chabadpgh.com.
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