The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

Loaves of Love
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:45 (America/New_York)
Squirrel of Chabad presents Loaves of Love. Women are invited to bake Challah and sing songs of prayer with Sue Berman Kress and Julie Harris. $15. 7 p.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadphg.com/lol

Bus Tour of the Jewish Monongahela Valley
2025-10-19 08:30 - 16:00
Join the Rauh Jewish Archives and Classrooms Without Borders for a bus tour of Jewish heritage in the Monongahela Valley. Meet at Rodef Shalom before continuing to Charleroi, Brownsville, and Donora. Lunch will be on your own at Brownsville. The tour will be facilitated by Eric Lidji, director of the Rauch Jewish Archives and Kate Lukaszewicz of Classrooms Without Borders. $50. 8:30 a.m. cwbpgh.org/event/bustour

Chronicle Book Club: "Sons and Daughters"
2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:00
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle invites you to join the Chronicle Book Club for its discussion of “Sons and Daughters” by Chaim Grade. 1 p.m. Email drullo@pittsburghjewishchronicle.org for registration link.

Antisemitism, an American Tradition: Pamela Nadell with NYT's Bret Stephens
2025-10-19 16:00 - 18:00
The Tree of Life presents. Antisemitism, an American Tradition. Join New York Times columnist and 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner Bret Stephens in conversation with author and historian Pamela Nadell about her new book, which investigates the dark and long history of antisemitism in American life. Together, they will explore how understanding the past can help us stand up and fight back against hate. $0(virtual); $125(VIP). 4 p.m. Carnegie Mellon University, Jared L. Cohon University Center, McConomy Auditorium, 5032 Forbes Ave. Register at secure.qgiv.com/for/tolihcop/event/antisemitismanamericantraditionpamela.

Online Parashah Study Groups
2025-10-19 20:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-26 20:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-02 20:30 - 21:30
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.

Monday Talmud Study
2025-10-21 09:15 - 10:00, 2025-10-28 09:15 - 10:00, 2025-11-04 09:15 - 10:00
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.

Hannah Arendt and the Jewish Question
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:00
“Hannah Arendt and the Jewish Question,” presented by Michael Moshe Milch. Free. 6:30 p.m. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill Branch. No preregistration required.

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text
2025-10-22 12:15 - 13:30, 2025-10-29 12:15 - 13:30, 2025-11-05 12:15 - 13:30
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.

Camera as Passport
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00
Historian Deborah Dash Moore and Film scholar Louis Kaplan discuss “Camera as Passport,” an exhibit featuring images taken by Jewish photographers fleeing Nazi Europe. An opportunity to tour the exhibit will precede the discussion. 5:30 p.m. Free. Squirrel Hill JCC Levinson Hall, 5738 Forbes Ave. calendar.pitt.edu/event/camera-as-passport
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10.27.2018 Commemorative Volunteering Day
2025-10-26 09:00 - 15:00
Join the Pittsburgh Jewish community for the 10.27.2018 Commemorative Volunteering Day in service and in spirit to honor the 11 people killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Learn more about available opportunities and register at 1027healingpartnership.org/volunteering-2025

Commemoration Ceremony of the Oct. 27th Synagogue Shooting
2025-10-27 18:30 - 19:30
Gather in honor and remembrance of the 11 people killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Join with your neighbors, family, friends and community at the Commemoration Ceremony to mourn those who were lost and commit to bringing kindness into the world in their memory. All are welcome. 6:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Ave. 1027healingpartnership.org/event/commemoration2025

Beth El’s Bible/Talmud Adult Education Class
2025-10-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-04 08:00 - 17:00
Join Beth El’s Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and his Bible/Talmud Adult Education class on Tuesdays for a thought-provoking weekly session of Bible and Talmudic study. This program is available both in-person and virtually. Please call the office at 412-561-1168 to receive the Zoom link or to make an in-person reservation. 10:30 a.m. 1900 Cochran Rd. bethelcong.org

Voices from the Shadows—LGBTQ+ Experiences During the Nazi Era
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh presents “Voices from the Shadows—LGBTQ+ Experiences During the Nazi Era.” Eric Marcus introduces Making Gay History’s podcast series on the experiences of LGBTQ+ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, WWII, and the Holocaust. Drawing on extensive research conducted for this first-of-its-kind audio documentary, Marcus shares archival clips during his presentation that brings this painful, often hidden history to life through the voices of the people who lived it. 6 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. hcofpgh.org/event/save-the-date-voices-from-the-shadows-lgbtq-experiences-during-the-nazi-era

New Moon Circle - Cheshvan
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:00
Join Chabad Young Professionals each month for a magical New Moon Circle celebrating feminine energy, spirit, and strength. Rosh Chodesh, the Jewish new moon, is a time of cosmic rebirth – a magical time of unity and new beginnings, given especially to women. Gather to learn about the Kabbalistic energies of the month, set intentions, engage in a meditation, and deepen your connections to each other. 7:30 p.m. cyppittsburgh.com/NMC

CYP Pittsburgh: Mommy & Me – Fall Series
2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:00
Join Chabad Young Professionals for Mommy and Me, a special space for moms and their little ones to connect, play, and build Jewish community together. Join them for this 3-part series celebrating the beauty and warmth of fall. RSVP Required. 10 a.m. $10. CYP Loft. cyppittsburgh.com/MM

Protective Presence in the West Bank: An Account from the Field
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00
While attention has been focused on Gaza and Israel over the past two years, the West Bank has experienced a sharp increase in illegal settler violence. Pittsburgh local Rebecca Mayer recently spent a week in the West Bank as a protective presence volunteer with Torat Tzedek. Learn more about protective presence annd its need for activists from all corners of political and religious beliefs at Protective Presence in the West Bank: An Account from the Field. 7 p.m. Zoom, to receive link, email pp_talk@nym.hush.com with RSVP in the subject line. facebook.com/share/1B9HZg4Pmt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Decoding the Talmud
2025-11-04 08:00 - 17:00
Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Discover its history, authors, and significance—and experience it for yourself. You’ll learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decode every part of the Talmudic page. Classes given by Chabad Young Professional’s Rabbi Henoch Rosenfeld. 7:45 p.m. $36. cyppittsburgh.com/Talmud

Seniors Luncheon
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00
Chabad of the South Hills invites you to attend their November Senior Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious lunch and presentation on brain health by Comfort Keepers. Wheelchair accessible. $5 suggested donation. 1 p.m. 1701 McFarland Rd. chabadsh.com

Recovering the Lost Worlds of Jewish Artist Rahel Szalit
2025-11-05 17:15 - 19:30
Kerry Wallach will deliver the inaugural Edith Balas Memorial Lecture. Her talk, “Recovering the Lost Worlds of Jewish Artist Rahel Szalit,” will focus on her process of rediscovering Rahel Szalit (1888–1942), one of the best-known Jewish women artists in Weimar Germany whose work was largely forgotten in the wake of the Holocaust. Free. 5:15 p.m. Cathedral of Learning, Humanities Center (602), Fifth Avenue at Bigelow Boulevard. calendar.pitt.edu/event/recovering-the-lost-worlds-of-jewish-artist-rahel-szalit

The Kabbalah of Meaning
2025-11-05 19:30 - 21:00
Join Chabad of the South Hills for a new JLI course, “The Kabbalah of Meaning,” exploring Jewish wisdom for finding the purpose that connects parts of life. No previous Jewish learning required. Online or in person. This course will satisfy the continuing education requirements of physicians, healthcare professionals, psychologists, social workers, LMFTs, and LMHC/LPCs. 7:30 p.m. chabadsh.com

CLE with Rabbi Danny Schiff
2025-11-06 08:30 - 11:00
In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice, understanding the interplay between faith and governance is crucial for lawyers. Join Rabbi Schiff for an engaging CLE series that explores many intriguing question. Individual classes: $45 with credit/$40 without credit. 8:30 a.m. Virtual. For a complete list of class dates and subjects visit, jewishpgh.org/events

Beth El’s Virtual Hope and Healing Program
2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:00
Join Rabbi Amy Greenbaum and the Beth El community for the all-virtual Beth El’s Virtual Hope and Healing Program on the first Thursday of the month. This is a safe space during to chant, breathe, pray for healing, and seek peace. Feel free to keep your camera off and just listen. Please call the office at 412-561-1168 to receive the Zoom link. 5:30 p.m. Free. bethelcong.org

First Friday with Chabad Young Professionals
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00
Kick off the month with the Chabad Young Professionals at their special First Friday Shabbat Dinner. Enjoy an elevated Shabbat experience featuring a 4-course sit-down dinner, warm ambiance, and exceptional company. Space is limited. Register early to secure your spot. 7 p.m. $18. cyppittsburgh.com/ff
