The Songwriter's Table (workshop) Pull up a chair at The Songwriter’s Table, a collaborative workshop for anyone creating original music—whether you’ve written 100 songs or are just putting pen to paper for the first time. This is a space for sharing, reflection, and growth. Participants are invited to bring a full song, a chorus, a melody, or even just a single line. We’ll go one by one, hear your work, and—most importantly—ask you what kind of feedback you’re looking for. From there, your fellow creatives offer supportive, constructive responses to help you shape and sharpen your ideas. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your heart, your craft, and your curiosity.
A brief history of the Pittsburgh Jewish community interwoven with examples of gifts presented to the Tree of Life Congregation in the aftermath of 10.27 that model love, compassion, and interfaith unity.
BIO: Eric Lidji is the director of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center. He joined the archive in 2011, first as a volunteer, then as a consultant and for the past seven years as its director. He curates its websites “The Jewish Encyclopedia of Western Pennsylvania” and “The October 27 Archive.” He writes and speaks extensively about the Jewish history of Western Pennsylvania for local periodicals and organizations.
