Sports League On Wednesday, members had a great time learning the rules of basketball at the JCC. After our tutorial, we played a half-court basketball tournament and Ekow showed us some great defensive skills! Thanks to all our participants for making basketball a great time for everyone! South Hills Bowling Club We celebrated our final South Hills Bowling Club session… Read More
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha begins the difficulties of the Jewish People. Until now, they were not yet a nation and more of a tribe; their difficulties were not so much an oppression but challenges that had to be overcome. Yet here we are. And as difficult as the slavery was in Egypt, there was… Read More
Winter Camp Winter Camp was a “Cosmic Quest for Friendship” this year! On Wednesday, we soared to new heights at Urban Air Adventure Park, where members enjoyed a zip line, ropes course, bumper cars, and trampoline. We also played some Winter Bingo and “Pass the Parcel” where members got to know each other better! On Thursday, we skated across the… Read More
Family Fun We had a great time at Family Fun on Sunday! Members watched a puppet show about the library, made “Cookie Monster” parfait desserts, and created superheroes and princesses with “Make-a-Face” sticker sheets. We finished the morning by singing about making new friends for the music circle. We were glad to see lots of new friends around and watch… Read More
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DonateJune 13, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha is a special one because… it’s my Bar Mitzvah Parsha! “Beha’aloscha Es haneiros…” I practiced it for about a year and a half and much of it still comes to mind even though it was just a few years ago (29 but who’s counting?)! In commemoration of that and as… Read More
June 10, 2025
Kennywood Day On Sunday, FC friends of all ages and their families came together for our annual Kennywood Day that was filled with laughter, connection, and classic thrills! From the heart-pounding excitement of the Racer roller coaster to the timeless joy of the carousel and Turtles ride, every moment was packed with shared smiles and unforgettable memories. We capped off… Read More
June 6, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Nasso) discusses the end of the census and expounds on various laws. As the Tabernacle was about to be inaugurated, the Parsha also describes the offerings brought by each of the tribes. What is noteworthy here is that each offering was identical and yet each was described. (For more on… Read More
