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.
Explore the rich stories of our Matriarchs with Mrs. Rovky Herman during Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Torah and Tea. 7 p.m. $!8. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com
H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important things that a Jew can learn. In Torah 2, Schiff will explore the second half of Leviticus and all of Numbers and Deuteronomy. $225. Zoom. […]
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 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, […]
Join The Jewish Spark/The Jewish Sisterhood for Flavors of the World supporting Israel. Savor international appetizers, Israeli wines and cuisine from Israel, India, Iraq, Cuba, Turkey, Greece, Japan, Korea and the Dominican Republic prepared by Chef Kathy Mendelson Horne. 6:30 p.m. $70. Riverside Event Center, 12 Washington Ave., Oakmont. thejewishspark.com/new-products-2/sjs82dhdspknkb8w5u1f2a0azyiisv
Join Temple Sinai for Songs of Hope with Cantor David Reinwald and author James Grymes, author of the book “Violins of Hope.” Several songs from the Holocaust will be performed by Reinwald, as well as on instruments from the Violins of Hope collection. Free and open to the public. 7 p.m. templesinaipgh.org/event/songsofhope23.html
Women are invited to join Chabad of Squirrel Hill on zoom for a Rosh Chodesh Gathering, as they explore words of wisdom for the month of Kislev. 7:30 p.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com