Kever Avot

Pay your respect to those who have passed at the Pliskover Cemetery Memorial Day (Kever Avot) ceremony. Sara Stock Mayo who will assist with graveside prayers. 10 a.m.-noon. Pliskover Cemetery, Green Oaks Drive, Kennedy Township, PA. pliskover.com

Tree of Life Congregation Summer Picnic

Join Tree of Life Congregation for an afternoon of food and family fun at their summer picnic. uests will have complete access to the pool, mini golf, basketball and the gaga pit. Individual members: $10 each; children10 and under are free. A la carte members and non-members: $12 each. Goldstein Pavilion at the JCC Family […]

Spark Shuk

The Jewish Spark invites the community to Spark Shuk, a lively Israeli-style pop-up market and pre-holiday celebration. Shop a wonderful variety of local vendors offering Judaica, jewelry, fine art, children’s items, honey, chocolates, tablecloths and more, while enjoying delicious kosher food and Israeli treats. Crafts, shofar factory and face painting. Bring the whole family and […]

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Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening understanding of the text. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/online-parashah.

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Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's Monday Talmud Study. 9:15 a.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/mondaytalmud.

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Biblical Garden Open Door Tours

Join Beit Kulanu for Biblical Garden Open Door Tours: free, docent-led tours of the congregation’s Biblical Botanical Garden the first Wednesday of the month. 12:15 PM. Free. 4905 Fifth Avenue. rodefshalom.org/garden

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

Pre-holiday seniors lunch

Join Chabad of the South Hills for a pre-high holiday seniors lunch. Enjoy a delicious lunch with honey cake, a holiday program and presentation on "Are you lost in the senior living jungle." Wheelchair accessible. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 1701 McFarland Road. chabadsh.com

Women’s Mini Retreat

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Women's Mini Retreat, a day of enjoyable, relaxing, and meaningful workshops to help prepare for the High Holidays. 11 a.m. Chabad of Squirrel hill, 1700 Beechwood Blvd. $54. chabadpgh.com/retreat

Kids Challah Bake

All kids are invited to a Pre-Rosh Hashana Challah Bake, where they'll make and braid their own challah to take home and enjoy entertainment by juggler Howard Mincone. 2:30 p.m. $10/child. Chabad of Squirrel Hill, 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/kidscooking

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Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening understanding of the text. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/online-parashah.

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Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's Monday Talmud Study. 9:15 a.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/mondaytalmud.

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

Shabbat Davening Class

Join Hazzan Barbara Barnett as she leads a 10-week Shabbat davening class. Whether you want to follow along with confidence, sing every niggun with the kahal, or step up to lead Kabbalat Shabbat, Shacharit, Torah service or Musaf yourself — this class builds the skills for it. Work through Friday night and Shabbat morning davening […]

A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Irene Skolnick

Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for an evening with local Holocaust survivor Irene Skolnick as she shares her story of resilience. 6:30 p.m. Chatham University's Eddy Theatre, 1157 Murray Hill Ave. Register: hc-irene.eventbrite.com