Pittsburgh area Jewish students are invited to apply for ZOA: Pittsburgh's scholarship to Israel program, taking place in summer 2025. The scholarship is open to junior and senior high school students in the fall of 2025 who are traveling to Israel on a structured study trip. Applications are due by Feb. 2, 2025, and can […]
Join Robin Judd for Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides After the Holocaust. Rudd will share her award-winning research on the women Holocaust survivors who married American, Canadian and British military personnel in the wake of World War II. This talk will be the second annual Renee Sachs Memorial lecture in Holocaust studies. 6 p.m. […]
Congregation Beth Shalom, in partnership with Classrooms Without Borders, presents Two Israeli Monodramas: "When the Omelet Touches the Salad" and "Jonathan," a one-man performance by Professor Roy Horovitz. Free. 7:30 p.m. 5915 Beacon Street. bethshalompgh.org/two-israeli-monodramas
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.
Join Chabad of Squirrel for Torah and Tea, a 4-part class exploring the story of Purim. 7 p.m. $18. Email calteiin@chabadpgh.com for the address. chabadpgh.com/tea
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.
Join Chabad of the South Hills for February's seniors' lunch, discussing the power and impact of socialization while aging. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Wheelchair accesible. 1701 McFarland Rd. chabadsh.com
Join Chabad of South Hills for Decoding the Talmud. Get inside the story, substance, and significance of the book that defines Judaism. Six Wednesdays online. 1700 Bower Hill Road. To register, visit chabadsh.com
Join Chabad of the South Hills for a Community Shabbat Dinner. Enjoy a lively dinner with delicious food and great company. 5 p.m. $18/Family max $45. Hampton Inn, Murtland Ave, Washington, PA. chabadsh.com/dinner
Join Rodef Shalom Congregation and Thousand Bridges Opera Company following Shabbat services for the Look to the Light concert, a free recital inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes to celebrate Black History Month, featuring soprano Alicia Jayourba with Jaime Cohen at the piano. 7 p.m. Free. rodefshalom.org/light
Big Night is the JCC’s largest annual fundraiser, celebrating community and supporting vital programs. This year’s Big Night Olympics promises games, music, global cuisine, and more—all for a great cause. A party with a purpose. 7:30 p.m. JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Ave. bit.ly/bignight25
Join B'nai Emunoh us for their first Jewish community vendors & crafters fair. Handmade jewelry and pens, handcrafted leather items, crocheted alef beis letters, Hello Kitty items, Dead Sea products, beauty, health and wellness products and more. 11 a.m. B'nai Emunoh, 4325 Murray Ave.
Sharaka is bringing its authentic storytelling and mission of peacebuilding through shared humanity to Pittsburgh. Th/e Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh welcomes your curiosity and questions while we grapple with a heartbreaking war in the Middle East. Free. 7 p.m. JCC Squirrel Hill, 5738 Forbes Ave. jewishpgh.org/event/sharaka
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.
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.
Join Chabad of Squirrel for Torah and Tea, a 4-part class exploring the story of Purim. 7 p.m. $18. Email calteiin@chabadpgh.com for the address. chabadpgh.com/tea
Enjoy a Ladies' Lunch and Learn with Chabad of Squirrel Hill, an hour of nourishment for the mind, body and soul as we explore words of the heart for the month of Adar. Noon. $18/person 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/lunch
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.
Join Chabad of South Hills for Decoding the Talmud. Get inside the story, substance, and significance of the book that defines Judaism. Six Wednesdays online. 1700 Bower Hill Road. To register, visit chabadsh.com
Families with young children are invited to spend Shabbat morning with Rodef Shalom at Shabbat with You. Drop in for a light breakfast, play date, sing-along with Cantor Toby and a Shabbat activity with Family Center Director Ellie Feibus. 9 a.m. $5 per family. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/shabbatwithyou
Congregation Beth Shalom’s Sisterhood Shabbat will honor laine Catz, Elisa Marlin, and Carolyn Slayton. Casey Weiss, CDS head of school and former assistant principal at Hillel Academy, will be the featured speaker. If you would like to volunteer in the Sisterhood Shabbat service, please email Helen Feder at hrfeder@gmail.com. 9:15 a.m. 5915 Beacon St. bethshalompgh.org/sisterhoodshabbat5785
Join Rodef Shalom for Tea and Hamantaschen and get your Purim celebration off to a great start with tea, hamantaschen and a joyful community. 10 a.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/tea
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill at their Evening of Celebration, honoring Dr. Stanley Marks and marking the inauguration of their newly renovated building. 6 p.m. $150/person. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com
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.
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.
Join Chabad of Squirrel for Torah and Tea, a 4-part class exploring the story of Purim. 7 p.m. $18. Email calteiin@chabadpgh.com for the address. chabadpgh.com/tea
Th March Squirrel Hill Lunch Bunch will meet at Jodee B’s. Please RSVP to Geri Linder by March 7 at (412) 421-5868.Noon. 3600 Ardmore Blvd, 15221
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.
Join Chabad of the South Hills for a pre-Purim seniors' lunch with Hamantaschen and a holiday program. Rebecca Byard with Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh will speak about insomnia. 1 pm. $5. Wheelchair accessible. 1701 McFarland Ave.
Join Tree of Life Congregation and Rodef Shalom Congregation for Estar Trek: The Next, Next Generation, an out of this world experience that will include Maariv, a reading of Megillat Esther, an exciting Shpiel followed by hamantashen and drinks. The trek is being held at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall. 7:30 p.m. treeoflifepgh.org
Join Young Peoples Synagogue to celebrate Purim. Megillah reading followed by a sumptuous meal. Members and friends are invited. 7:30 p.m. Forbes and Denniston. Reservations required. Email Rebecca.Spiegel@verizon.net or call 412-421-3213.
Celebrate Purim and join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Purim Feast. Enjoy a Megillah reading, music, crafts, entertainment and a Shabbat-style dinner. 5 p.m. $18/adult, $10/child. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/purimfest
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Purim in the Palace, an animated Megillah Reading and royal Purim Feast. Create your own magic potion and enchanted edible apples. 5 p.m. Adults $18/Children $12/Family Max $54. 1701 McFarland Road. Chabadsh.com/purim
Tree of Life Congregation invites you to Casino Night. The evening will be filled with casino games, light bites, drinks and great company. There will be blackjack tables, a roulette wheel and craps table. Be sure to bid on a wonderful raffle and silent auction items. Dealers on site to teach you any game you […]
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.
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed to inspire emotional depth. They will use RPGs to explore the intersection of identity, emotional resiliency, and games, to fight isolation and disconnection and to […]
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.
Join Chabad of Squirrel for Torah and Tea, a 4-part class exploring the story of Purim. 7 p.m. $18. Email calteiin@chabadpgh.com for the address. chabadpgh.com/tea
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.
Join AgeWell for the Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group at JCC South Hills every third Wednesday of each month. Led by intergenerational specialist/presenter and educator Audree Schall. The group is geared towards anyone who has children, grandchildren, a spouse, siblings or parents. Family dynamics is a fascinating topic and whether you have family harmony or […]
"Romanian Records Go Online" with Michael Moritz will cover the availability of records from throughout Romania in many different online sources. It will cover all the various regions of the modern-day country, as well as regions that were formerly part of Romania but are no longer. This session also will delve into the specifics of […]
Author Jacob Flaws will discuss his new book Spaces of Treblinka. 5 p.m. Free. Carnegie Mellon University, Baker Hall (Basement Level), A53 Steindberg Auditorium, 4825 Frew Street. cmu.edu/dietrich/about/calendar/index.html
In partnership with the Rauh Jewish Archives, NCJW presents Featuring A Patchwork Life by Louise Silk, a special fundraising event. This memorable evening will highlight the powerful intersection of art and activism, honoring Silk's impactful legacy and contributions to the women's movement and celebrate the rich history of the National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh. […]
Join Rodef Shalom’s Cantor Toby Glaser for a 20s & 30s Kabbalat Shabbat. Get to know other young Jewish professionals and close out the week with apps, wine, and great company. 7 p.m. Free. Registration required. rodefshalom.org/lateshabbat
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.
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed to inspire emotional depth. They will use RPGs to explore the intersection of identity, emotional resiliency, and games, to fight isolation and disconnection and to […]
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.
Sarah Abrevaya Stein presents Family Papers: A Sephardic Journey Through the Twentieth Century, sharing her award-winning research on the Levy family and their displacement from Salonica, Greece to cities around the globe. Free. 5:30 p.m. calendar.pitt.edu/event/family-papers-a-sephardic-journey-through-the-twentieth-century
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.
Congregation Beth Shalom is pleased to announce that Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook will present their book Zahav Home. 7:30 p.m. bethshalompgh.org/march-2025
Join Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's YAD Philanthropy for Free Throws & Field Goals Sports Trivia Night, their annual fundraising event with a sporty twist. Will your team come out on top and win the grand prize? Register now and find out. Open to young adults ages 22-45. Early Bird: $25/person (Ends March 17) General […]
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for Jewish Gems, an afternoon of jewelry making and snippets of inspiration for women and girls. 1:30 p.m. $15/person. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/jewelry
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.
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed to inspire emotional depth. They will use RPGs to explore the intersection of identity, emotional resiliency, and games, to fight isolation and disconnection and to […]