Be a hero in your community at the Jewish Federation’s annual Super Sunday. Help raise funds with the community alongside your peers and represent your favorite Jewish Pittsburgh agency. Free t-shirts, prizes kosher food and drink provided. Two Sessions Available: 9-11 a.m.; Noon-2 p.m. 30-minute training sessions take place Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. […]
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, 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org
Families with young children are invited to join Rodef Shalom Congregation for Shabbat With You, a pre-Shabbat playdate, service and dinner to celebrate Shabbat together. 4:30 p.m. $5 per family. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/shabbatwithyou
Chabad of Pittsburgh presents the Jewish Children's Discovery Center. Girls and boys grades 3-5 will practice your cake decorating skills while learning about the holy temple and what its beautiful golden vessels can teach us today. Girls and boys grades K-2 will create and decorate a wooden mitzvah house while learning the holy temple and […]
Women of Temple Sinai present the Make 'n' Eat Cooking Class Georgia on My Mind: A Shabbat meal with instructor Saul Straussman featuring recipes from the Caucasus, the region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mainly comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and parts of Southern Russia. This is a hands-on learning experience for novice […]
Join Rabbis Sharyn Henry and Jessica Locketz for Wise Aging Group, a 5-session experience designed for Jewish adults 55 and older; anyone open to conversations about what it means not just to get older but to age wisely. 7 p.m. $72. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/wiseaging
Bring your lunch and join Cantor Toby Glaser for Lunch Time Liturgy to look at the prayers of Kabbalat Shabbat, the opening psalms and prayers of the Shabbat evening service. $54. 1 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/lunch
Temple Sinai presents Seniors Lunch & Movie: Golda. Golda depicts the life of Golda Meir, the 4th Prime Minister of Israel, particularly during the Yom Kippur War. 11:30 a.m. $10. templesinaipgh.org/event/seniors-lunch--movie.html
Tree of Life Congregation and Ebenezer Baptist Church invite the community to a Unity Weekend celebrating the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pastor Vincent Campbell will offer a sermon during Shabbat services at the Tree of Life Congregation and Rabbi Jeffrey Myers will chant a modern Haftorah based on the words of […]
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Babyccino: A chic meet for moms and tots. Learn about the 4 holy cities in Israel through music, movement, arts, sensor, and heaps of play. 10:30 a.m. $12/class or $30 for all 3 sessions. 1701 McFarland Road. chabadsh.com/babyccino
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Bowl for Israel. For every 10 points bowled a dollar will be donated to support Israel. Location given upon registration. 5 p.m. $15, includes pizza dinner. chabadsh.com/cteenjr
The Squirrel Hill AARP chapter’s January meeting will feature speaker Jeff Weinberg, developer of Caregiver Champion, an advocacy team. He will share from his book, “The Emperor Needs New Clothes." He will offer valuable resources and tools to help people become their own healthcare advocates. Attendees are being asked to bring small snack items which […]
Classrooms Without Borders welcomes Jeannie Smith for "One Person Can Make a Difference." Smith is the daughter of Polish rescuer Irene Gut Opdyke, who received international recognition for her actions during the Holocaust while working for a high-ranking German official. 4 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/one-person-can-make-a-difference-with-jeannie-smith/?mc_cid=95a0188cdc&mc_eid=300cbb1627
Join Rabbi Jonathan Perlman for Fun with Rashi: Torah Insights of a Medieval Scholar, a six-week introduction to the most famous of all medieval Torah commentaries that will become the foundation of much of Jewish thought and strategy concerning the reading of sacred sources. Students will develop critical skills learned from greatest of the first […]
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Women's Farbrengen. Enjoin an evening of Chassidic songs and stories on the topic of "Transforming Our World Into a Garden," and enjoy hot drinks and desserts. 7 p.m. $10. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership and practitioner Shawn Fertitta the first and third Monday of the month for Reiki-infused Sound Bathing. Immerse yourself in the soothing tones of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls. his experience is tailored to calm your mind, body, and soul, promoting optimal healing. Whether you're seeking to alleviate stress and concerns […]
Join Temple Sinai for a Tot Shabbat Service & Dinner. Are you looking for an informal, inviting way to teach your little ones about Shabbat and connect with other families? Join Cantor David Reinwald, Rabbi Daniel Fellman, and Danie Oberman for this exciting service. Contact Danie Oberman at Danie@templesinaipgh.org or (412) 421-9715 ext. 121. 5 […]
Join Chabad of South Hills for Shabbos of Unity: A Community Friday Night Dinner--an evening of unity, prayer and strength. Celebrate Shabbat in support and protective merit of our brothers and sisters in the holy land and for the safe return of our hostages. Candle Lighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, and Shabbat Dinner. 5 p.m. $25/adult; $15/child. […]
Join Tree of life Congregation and celebrate Tu B'Shevat. Enjoy an edible Seder and plant parsley which can be used as part of your own Pesach seder plate, connecting seder to seder. 11 a.m. Freehoff Hall, 4905 Fifth Ave. Register at treeoflifepgh.org
Join Classrooms Without Borders for "Judaism’s Ancient and Ongoing Roots in Israel with Avi Ben-Hur: a 3-part Course." Delve into the depths of historical narratives and contested landscapes and explore the rich heritage and complex relationships that have shaped the region. 1 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/judaisms-ancient-and-ongoing-roots-in-israel-with-avi-ben-hur-a-3-part-course
Beth El Congregation in the South Hills invites you to the Adult Education Winter Speakers Series. Each of the three evenings begin with a reception followed by a lecture and lecture by Pierce Reed on Jan. 22, Peter DiNardo on Jan. 29 and Bruce Ledewitz on Feb. 12. 7 p.m. Free. 1900 Cochran Road, 15200 […]
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Kosher in the Kitchen, a kosher cooking experience for your little chef. Age 4-11, divided into age appropriate groups. 5:30 p.m. $18/class; $60/Full 4 week session. Registration includes signature kids in the kitchen apron. Register by January 15 to get an apron personalized with your name. 1701 McFarland […]
The 10.27 Healing Partnership and Emily Harris, experienced practitioner of Spirited Fun Improv, will be offering Improv in the Community, a one-hour, once a week improv program aimed at older adults (but open to everyone). Participants will cultivate a supportive, lighthearted space where their creativity and connection will shine. Games and scenes are inspired by […]
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Winter Forest Bathing: Meditative Walks in Nature. If you feel disconnected from nature, yourself, or others, consider joining our community and participating in this forest bathing series, take slow, gentle walks in nature with frequent invitations to meditate or connect. 1 p.m. Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd. 1027healingpartnership.org/event/winter-forest-bathing-meditative-time-in-nature/2024-01-25
Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh virtually for their annual commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Robbie Aitken, professor at Sheffield Hallam University, will discuss the concepto of ‘forgotten victims,’ which looks at the experiences of Germany’s Black resident community. Registration is free and donation is optional. Noon. hcofpgh.org/events
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Bourbon Talk and Tasting with the Bourbon Rabbi. Learn about the history of bourbon and the behind the scene details of the industry while enjoying a guided tasting of select bourbons from the world renowned Bourbon Rabbi. $36/person. 8 p.m. 1701 McFarland Road. chabadsh.com/bourbon
Congregation Beth Shalom will be holding Quarterly Blood Drives in 2024. The first blood drive will also include a Gift of Life Bone Marrow Drive. Registration is required with group code UG0020027. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. bethshalompgh.org/quarterly-blood-drive
Join the Jewish community for the Bring Them Home Now vigil. Noon. Corner of Darlington Road and Murray Ave.
Join Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle senior writer David Rullo as he discusses his book "Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the 90s Scene." 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd. mtlebanon.librarycalendar.com/event/gen-x-book-chat-dave-rullo-1023
Chabad of the South Hills presents a new six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, Advice for Life: The Rebbe's Advice for Leading a More Purposeful Life. This new multimedia course is a journey through the Rebbe's practical wisdom on work, family, health, and well-being. 7:30 p.m. Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland […]