Kennywood Day Kennywood Day 2024 was a BLAST! We loved getting everyone together and meeting up in different areas of the park. Having all the FC families together enjoying the BBQ and going on rides together made for an incredible day for the FC community. It was so nice to have all the different age groups exploring and enjoying the day… Read More
Friends All Around 2024 Our annual fundraiser gala was a great success! This year’s Friends All Around celebrated 18 years since The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh was established in 2006. Taking place at The Westin Pittsburgh, we honored our graduating seniors during a VIP reception; heard from parents, members, and executive staff; and watched the Friends All Around video, which… Read More
Unlike a typical weekly roundup, we have decided to bring you some big moments from the programming year in the spirit of Friends All Around on Sunday. The Friendship Circle’s 18th year of inclusive community building was like no other. FC Talks with Pamela Schuller On April 15th, 2024 the FC Alumni Council in collaboration with The Beacon, Repair the… Read More
Sports League Our final Sports League was a blast! We took advantage of the beautiful weather on Wednesday by playing an intense game of soccer outdoors. Ekow and Giorgia especially got into the game! We can’t wait to see what more fun next year’s Sports League brings.
FC Lounge and Group Friends at Home Day Our FC Lounge has had a great time hanging out this year. Groups of FC members met weekly throughout the 2023-24 year to paint, tie dye, use circuit construction kits, and play collaborative video games, including on a VR headset. Members even played board game tournaments, keeping score week after week! Last… Read More
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Contact UsFebruary 21, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha – Mishpatim – lists a variety of laws that were taught in the immediate aftermath of the giving of the Torah. So which laws would you expect? Naturally laws relating to faith, G-d, something lofty and spiritual perhaps? Let’s think of the circumstances of the Jewish people at that time.… Read More
February 20, 2025
Art Club At this week’s Art Club, we kicked things off with a fun and creative opening activity, “I’m Not Just a Scribble,” where we explored how even the simplest marks can turn into something meaningful. During our welcome circle, we shared our thoughts and excitement for the day. Then, everyone got to bring their sculptures to life by painting the incredible… Read More
February 14, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We’ve all received unsolicited advice, right? And we’ve all responded by half-listening, when really, we’re not. It’s like our mind forms an instant emotional blockade: “You have no idea what it’s like to be me, and who are you to tell me how to do what I do?” This week’s Parsha (Yitro) contains… Read More
