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
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 AgeWell for an Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group, geared towards anyone who has children, grandchildren, a spouse, siblings or parents. Family Dynamics is a fascinating topic and whether you have family harmony or strife, these discussions are going to be thought provoking and a help. Lead by Intergenerational Specialist/Presenter and Educator Audree Schall. Third […]
The Squirrel Hills AARP's November meeting will feature Vice President Norman Candelora, of Saris Candy. He will share his many years of the company along with samples. The chapter is asking those that attend to bring individual wrapped snacks and/or small bottled water which will be donated to Operation Outreach. 1 p.m. Rodef Shalom Synagogue. […]
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 […]
Women are invited to bake festive fall Challahs with Chabad of Squirrel Hill at Loaves of Gratitude. 7 p.m. $12. 1700 Beechwood Boulevard. chabadpgh.com