Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for Modern Jewish Philosophy. In this course, Rabbi Schiff will introduce the great Jewish philosophers of modernity and will make their important ideas understandable and relevant to today. $95. Zoom. jewishpgh.org/event/modern-jewish-philosophy/2023-10-16
Join Rodef Shalom for "Painter Ellis Silvette, My Grandfather," a free lecture by David Heller about his grandfather's portraits and their connection to the Pittsburgh Jewish Community. 7 p.m. rodefshalom.org/silvette
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.
Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The Jewish Calendar. Sometimes the holidays come “early,” and sometimes the holidays come “late.” Why? In this series, Rabbi Schiff will explore the Jewish texts that gave rise to the Jewish calendar. How does the cycle of the Jewish year actually work, […]
Temple Sinai's Rabbi Daniel Feldman presents a weekly Parshat/Torah portion class onsite and online. Call 412-421-9715 for more information and the Zoom link.
Join the Chabad of Pittsburgh for The World of Kabbalah, a 6-week JLI course. Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll learn to think like a Jewish mystic and gain powerful insights to fuel deeper self-understanding and personal growth. Curious why there’s so much buzz around […]
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.
Join Classrooms Without Borders' Jerusalem-based scholar, Avi Ben-Hur, for a four-part weekly update on the situation in Israel. Avi's expertise and extensive historical knowledge of the Arab-Israeli conflict will enable him to provide a particularly nuanced and insightful analysis on the complexities of the war. As a long-time resident of Jerusalem, Avi is also experiencing […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh virtually presents two Melton courses back-to-back, Ethics and Crossroads. In Ethis, learn how Jewish teachings shed light on Jewish issues. Crossroads will present an emphasis on reclaiming the richness of Jewish history. 7 p.m. $300 for this 25-session series (book included). jewishpgh.org/series/melton-ethics-crossroads
Chabad of the South Hills presents a new six-week JLI course, "The World of Kabbalah - Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You." Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. Learn to think like a Jewish mystic and gain powerful insights to fuel deeper self-understanding and […]
Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Albert Farhy, the first “Elizabeth Sylvian Memorial Lectures,” which address issues related to the Holocaust, including lessons still to be learned and implications for the 21st century. This program also marks the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht. 6 p.m. Chatham University's Eddy Theatre, Woodland […]
Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The God Class. Schiff will discuss Jewish views of God and how they’ve developed through the ages. 9:30 a.m. $150 Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. jewishpgh.org/event/the-god-class/2023-09-27
Tree of Life presents the West Point Jewish Chapel Choir performing a special Veteran’s Day concert. Following the concert, there will be a dessert reception and coffee bar. 7 p.m. Early bird admission $20 per person/$15 with valid student ID, available until Nov. 6. $25 at the door. Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave. treeoflifepgh.org/event/westpointconcert
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill and gather with teen girls from the neighborhood to bake desserts for Our Giving Kitchen at Treats by Teens. 3:30 p.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com
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.