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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.

JFCS Bridge Builders: “Buy a Book, Give a Book” at Stories Like Me

JFCS Bridge Builders, a mentoring and enrichment program of JFCS Youth Services for resettled refugee youth, is partnering with Stories Like Me to host, "Buy a Book, Give a Book," a special in-person holiday event that will stock our client families’ bookshelves. Enjoy a book reading & donate books during your holiday shopping. 5:30 p.m. […]

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Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

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

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The World of Kabbalah – Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You

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 […]

Jewish Christian Dialogue

Facilitated by local clergy from Jewish & Christian backgrounds, the Jewish Christian Dialogue is a monthly discussion that explores topics of similarities and differences. Noon Rodef Shalom Congregation. rodefshalom.org

Annual South Hills Lights

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the annual South Hills Lights Chanukah festival. Enjoy a car menorah parade live music, an 8-foot LED robot, photo booth, fire truck gelt drop, latkes and doughnuts, grand menorah lighting and an RSVP to be entered in a raffle. 5 p.m. Free. 1801, Dormont pool parking lot. chabadsh.com/lights

Downtown menorah lighting

Join Mayor Ed Gainey for a Downtown Menorah Lighting and enjoy live music and latkes and donuts. 5 p.m. City County Building, 414 Grant Street, 15219. chabadpgh.com.

Latke Cook-Off

Join Chabad of South Hills for a latke cook off. 6 and 8 graders will compete for the title of Latke masters, enjoy a doughnut bar, get special swag and write letters to the soldiers. 6:30 p.m. $10. Address given upon registration. chabadsh.com/latke

Latkepalooza

Join the Joint Jewish Education Program for Latkepalooza. Enjoy games, crafts, prizes, donuts, and latkes. $5 per person or $20 per family at the door.10 a.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon St. jjep.org.

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Babyccino

Join Chabad of South Hills for Babyccino, a chic meet for moms and tots. 3 classes of Chanukah Delight for ages 0-3. Location given upon registration. 11: 15 a.m. chabdsh.com/babyccino

Squirrel Hill Chanukah Walk and Menorah Lighting Festival

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for the Squirrel Hill Chanukah Walk and Menorah Lighting Festival. Enjoy a variety of activities, including cookie making, a dreidel craft, cards for Israeli soldiers, watching a juggling show, and more. The walk culminates with a Grand Menorah Lighting Festival complete with a fire show, ice-carved Menorah, photo booth, and […]

Irena’s Vow Community Film Event

Join Classrooms Without Borders in partnership with The Collaboratory Against Hate and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for the premiere of the film “Irena’s Vow.” 3 p.m. McConomy Auditorium, 5032 Forbes Avenue, 15213. cwbpgh.org/event/irenas-vow-community-film-event/?mc_cid=3e7160b202&mc_eid=300cbb162

Chanukah Festival Greenfield

It's back, and better than ever. Chabad of Greenfield is excited to once again present The annual Greenfield Chanukah Festival. This year's celebration includes a grand helicopter gelt drop. Senator John Fetterman will be honored for his unwavering supporting of the Jewish community. 4:30 p.m. 4315 Murray Ave. chabadofgreenfield.com

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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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Torah 2

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. […]