The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

CLE with Rabbi Danny Schiff
2026-01-15 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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

Unity Weekend
2026-01-17 09:45 - 11:00, 2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:30
In celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Ebenezer Baptist Church and Tree of Life Congregation worship together on Unity Weekend. Saturday, Jan. 17 worship will take place at 9:45 am at Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Avenue, in Levy Hall. Sunday, Jan. 18 worship will happen at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Avenue, at 11 am.

Music at Third Presents “Under the Same Sky”
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30
Music at Third Presents “Under the Same Sky,” a concert for voice, piano, oboe and English horn interweaving tangos and theater music in Yiddish with fragments from the writings of Dutch Jewish diarist Etty Hillesum, featuring Raquel Winnica Young (voice/creator), Lenny Young (oboe/English horn) and Douglas Levine (piano/arrangements). 7:30 p.m. Free-will donation. Third Presbyterian Church, 5701 Fifth Ave. thirdchurch.org/musicthird

Jewish Art Camp
2026-01-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-01 10:30 - 12:00
Jewish Art Camp: fun Jewish learning through the arts for ages 0 to Grade 3. Mommy and Me (0-3-year-olds and their moms), Mini Makers (4-5 year olds), Master Makers (Grades 1-3). Ages 0-5: $40/semester; Grades 1-3: $65/semester. 10:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/art

Torah Tot Adventures
2026-01-18 15:45 - 16:30
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Torah Tot Adventures, a monthly Jewish Story Hour and Craft. Ages 0-5, siblings welcome. 3:45 p.m. Free, registration appreciated. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com/story

Online Parashah Study Groups
2026-01-18 20:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-25 20:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-01 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.

Rosh Chodesh Society series
2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:30
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Lift Your Life, a Rosh Chodesh Society series. This month’s topic is “The Art of Managing Food and Munching for Meaning.” 7 p.m. 1700 Bower Hill Road. For more information or RSVP batya@chabadsh.com. chabadsh.com

Monday Talmud Study
2026-01-20 09:15 - 10:00, 2026-01-27 09:15 - 10:00, 2026-02-03 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.

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text
2026-01-21 12:15 - 13:30, 2026-01-28 12:15 - 13:30, 2026-02-04 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.

Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa
2026-01-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:00
Join Chabad of South Hills for its new JLI course, Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa, a six week course on the real-life questions Jews asked sages across history. 7:30 p.m. In person or online. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com

Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa
2026-01-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:00
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for its new JLI course, Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa, a six-week course on the real-life questions Jews asked sages across history. 7:30 p.m. $90. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

Mommy and Me
2026-01-23 10:30 - 11:30
Celebrate Shabbat with Chabad of the South Hills’ Mommy and Me. Celebrate Shabbat with movement, music, shape and challah. Age 0-3. 10:30 a.m. Free. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com/mommyandme

Family Havdalah PJ Party
2026-01-24 18:45 - 19:45
Come in your cozy pajamas for Chabad of the South Hills’ Family Havdalah PJ Party. Make your own Havdalah kit, enjoy a musical Havdalah featuring a smores and hot cocoa bar and family game show. 6:45 p.m. $5 per child. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com/havdalah

Temple Ohav Shalom Center for Early Learning Open House
2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:30
Any family with young children is invited to come play at and explore Temple Ohav Shalom’s Early Learning Center during their Early Learning Open House featuring sensory and art experiences. Families will get to meet the temple’s educators and look around the school. 3 p.m. 8400 Thompson Run Road. centerforearlylearning.org

Of Perpetrators and Victims: Forensic Lessons from October 7
2026-01-29 08:45 - 13:15
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law presents “Of Perpetrators and Victims: Forensic Lessons from October 7.” When Hamas invaded Israel in 2023, it not only prompted a war but committed untold crimes against humanity. Now, over two years later, the process for accountability poses difficult questions like How were victims of the massacre forensically identified; to what extent was sexual violence utilized; and, How were survivors and families psychologically impacted. Join the virtual seminar to learn the answers. 8:45 a.m. Zoom. duq.edu/WechtInstitute

20s/30s Havdalah and Hang
2026-01-31 19:30 - 21:00
Calling all 21-39 year olds. Join Congregation Beth Shalom’s YALA for Havdalah and Hang, an evening of Havdalah, wine, cheese, and light bites. 7:30 p.m. $10. 5915 Beacon Street. crm.uscj.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1049

JDAIM Sensory Celebration Concert
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:00
In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, join Beth El Congregation of the South Hills for a musical exploration of the five senses and celebrate all the different ways people experience the world. With multi-sensory activities led by Azure musicians, you’ll discover the magic in how our own perceptions make us special. All ages, abilities and behaviors are welcome. An instrument petting zoo follows the concert. Free. 2 p.m. Beth El Congregation, 1900 Cochran Road. autismpittsburgh.org/azureevents
