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
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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.
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
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.
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. […]
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.
The Israeli Political System
Israeli politics is at the center of many critical Jewish conversations. But how does the Israeli political system really work? Over four sessions, Rabbi Danny Schiff will describe how the Knesset functions, how elections are handled, and how the courts, the laws and the demographics make Israel so politically unusual. Noon. $55. jewishpgh.org/series/the-israeli-political-system
Menorah Car Parade
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Menorah Car Parade. Drive through the streets of Pittsburgh with menorah topped cars and music. Share the joy and spread the Chanukah light. 4:45 p.m. JAA parking lot, 200 JHF Drive. chabadpgh.com.
Schenley Plaza Menorah Lighting
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for Schenley Plaza Menorah Lighting as they light the menorah on the sixth night of Chanukah. Celebrate with live music, latkes and donuts, and a juggling show. 5:45 p.m. Schenley Plaza, outdoor tent. chabadpgh.com.