The Vegan Rabbi: Do Judaism and Veganism Intersect?

The national nonprofit organization Jewish Veg is bringing Rabbi Akiva Gersh, aka The Vegan Rabbi, from Israel to Pittsburgh for a one-time event. A graduate of Brown and Yeshiva universities, Rabbi Gersh will show how our sacred texts and rabbinic tradition lead us to a plant-based diet. Kosher vegan hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free. […]

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“Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews”

Join Beth Shalom Congregation for "Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews" as they read portions of "The Bible With and Without Jesus" together in small interfaith groups. The program is currently limited to 50 Jewish and 50 Christian participants. Childcare will be provided. All food offerings will be kosher or otherwise labeled […]

Understanding Gen Z: How will the next generation shape our Jewish world?

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for "Understanding Gen Z: How will the next generation shape our Jewish world?," the 2023 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture with guest speaker Rabbi Debbie Pine, Campus Support Director at Hillel International. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. Reception to […]

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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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The Healing Garden

The Healing Garden, an exhibit of drawings by members of the Allegheny Highlands Botanical Art Society. Free and open to the public. Opening reception on Monday March 27 at 6 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue. rodefshalom.org.

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JFilm Festival

The JFilm Festival, Pittsburgh’s largest Jewish cultural event takes place April 20-30. The festival will showcase 24 Jewish-themed, independent feature films from around the world. They will also host their exclusive Film Schmooze discussions about some of the films. The festival will include the April 27th festival premiere of Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. […]

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The Jewish Text Puzzle

We Jews have an array of texts and making sense of them is not easy. In the six-part series "The Jewish Text Puzzle," Rabbi Danny Schiff will put the pieces of the “text puzzle” into one coherent picture, so that the place of Torah, Tanakh, Talmud, Midrash, Responsa, Kabbalah, as well as many other sources, […]

Yom HaZikaron

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for their Yom HaZikaron ceremony where they honor soldiers who gave their lives to defend the State of Israel and victims of terror. 8 p.m. JCC Katz Performing Arts Center. jewishpgh.org/event/yom-hazikaron

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The Healing Garden

The Healing Garden, an exhibit of drawings by members of the Allegheny Highlands Botanical Art Society. Free and open to the public. Opening reception on Monday March 27 at 6 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue. rodefshalom.org.

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JFilm Festival

The JFilm Festival, Pittsburgh’s largest Jewish cultural event takes place April 20-30. The festival will showcase 24 Jewish-themed, independent feature films from around the world. They will also host their exclusive Film Schmooze discussions about some of the films. The festival will include the April 27th festival premiere of Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. […]

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Israeli Literature as a Window to Israeli Society

In Israel Literature as a Window to Israel Society, Rabbi Danny Schiff will facilitate an encounter with Israeli society through the pens of Israel’s leading writers, discovering voices that are original, contemporary, and honest. This 10-part Melton course takes you on a literary journey offering a fresh examination of the ever-relevant issues faced by Israeli […]

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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.

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Chai, Chai V’Kayam

Join Repair the World Pittsburgh and the 10.27 Healing Partnership for a series of community garden service-learning projects focused on sustaining ourselves, our communities, and the earth through difficult times. As the 10.27 synagogue shooting trial approaches, we hope that these programs serve as an opportunity to come together for healing and collective action. 5:30 […]

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The Healing Garden

The Healing Garden, an exhibit of drawings by members of the Allegheny Highlands Botanical Art Society. Free and open to the public. Opening reception on Monday March 27 at 6 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue. rodefshalom.org.

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JFilm Festival

The JFilm Festival, Pittsburgh’s largest Jewish cultural event takes place April 20-30. The festival will showcase 24 Jewish-themed, independent feature films from around the world. They will also host their exclusive Film Schmooze discussions about some of the films. The festival will include the April 27th festival premiere of Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. […]