When Life Falls Apart,
Courage Creates a New Beginning


What if the chapter you never wanted to end becomes the beginning of a life you never imagined possible?


Life can change in an instant. Unexpected endings, personal loss, and overwhelming challenges can shake the very foundation of our world. They can challenge our confidence, redefine our identity, and leave us wondering how to move forward when the future looks nothing like the one we planned.


But your story does not end when life takes an unexpected turn, your greatest chapters may still be unwritten.


Join us for Courage to Rebuild, a powerful and uplifting speaking event celebrating the extraordinary strength it takes to rise after heartbreak, rediscover your purpose, and embrace the possibility of a beautiful new beginning. Through an inspiring story of resilience, courage, and personal transformation, discover how life’s most difficult moments can become the turning points that lead to unexpected strength, renewed confidence, and a deeper appreciation of who you are and who you can become.


This is more than a conversation about overcoming adversity. It’s about reclaiming your voice, rediscovering your worth, and finding the courage to build a life filled with joy, meaning, and possibility. Whether you’re navigating your own journey of change, supporting someone you love, or simply seeking inspiration to overcome life’s challenges, this is an event that will touch your heart and remind you of the remarkable power of the human spirit.


Come for the story. Leave with renewed hope, fresh perspective, and the courage to embrace whatever comes next.  Because sometimes, the most beautiful life isn’t the one we planned.  It’s the one we find the courage to rebuild. Your past is part of your story. It does not have to define your future.


Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, empowerment, and hope.

Event Details

Join us for a Wine, Cheese and Dessert Reception at:

Fox Chapel Raquet Club
355 Hunt Road Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania PA 15238
Tuesday, November 17 @ 7 PM
Women only


For more information:
Info@thejewishspark.com

Suggested donation: $36

Contact us for sponsorship opportunities

Committee Members

Kat Belsky
Samantha Cousin
Sharon cooper
Cheryl DeSure
Esther Elishev
Robin Exler
Jennifer Ferris Glick
Theresa Firtel
Sharon Goldestein
Avital Goldwaseer
Miri Gomberg
Ellie Greenwald
Jill Horvat
Amy Jaffe
Wendy Kaplan

Sasha Leyzerovich
Chana Mendelson
Sally Meyers
Lori Plung
Jamie Rosenthal
Lita Rotenberg
Kelly Schwimer
Tammy Shemesh
Fraydi Silverman
Fern Steckel
Monique Steinhauer
Wendy Sternberg
Carol Tabas
Cindy Vayonis
Shari Zatman.

Sponsors

 Pillar of Strength — $1,000

Carol Tabas 

Sharon Goldstein 

Lori Plung 

Champion of Resilience — $500

  • Amy Jaffe 

Friend of Courage — $180

Sasha Leizerovitch

Wendy Sternberg  

Shari Zatman 

“Though I fall, I will rise; though I sit in darkness,
the Lord is my light.” — Micah 7:8