New Light Congregation Rabbi Jonathan Perlman and Islamic Center of Pittsburgh Imam Chris Caras lead The Omer and Ramadan, a five week virtual class in the discussion of Ramadan, Eid al-Fatr, Hajj, Passover, Shavuout and the Counting of the Omer. Classes conducted via Zoom. Free. 7 p.m. To register and for a complete list of […]

The classic Jewish text Pirkei Avot is regularly studied in the weeks between Pesach and Shavuot. In Pirkei Avot — The Wisdom Verses of the Mishnah, Rabbi Danny Schiff will teach Pirkei Avot utilizing Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz’s book “Pirkei Avot — A Social Justice Commentary.” You will need the book (available online), but no prior […]

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Foundation Scholar, Rabbi Danny Schiff, presents The Human Body in Judaism. The seven-session course will explore the reaction of Judaism to the way in which we treat our bodies, ranging from tattooing to cosmetic surgery to hair cutting. 10:30 a.m. jewishpgh.org/event/the-human-body-in-judaismvirtual/2020-03-26

Dr. Natan Meir will explore the history and meaning of a peculiar ritual that emerged among East European Jews in the 19th century, to stop the spread of an epidemic, the community would marry its most vulnerable and marginalized members—orphans, beggars, and the disabled—to each other in a wedding held in the cemetery. He will […]

Gather with Kesher Pittsburgh and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for Havdallah in Pajamas. Say farwell to Shabbat in song and connection while dress in comfy PJs. 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit jewishpgh.org/event/havdallah-in-pajamas.