Week of Events
Monday Talmud Study
Monday Talmud Study
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.
Dealing with Loss in Difficult Times
Dealing with Loss in Difficult Times
Amidst this time of physical isolation, it can be difficult to find opportunities to gather with others to reflect on and process loss. The challenges of one loss can be compounded by additional losses of all kinds, making it difficult to find space for relief along the way. You are invited to join together in […]
Virtual Support Group for Essential Workers
Virtual Support Group for Essential Workers
The Virtual Support Group for Essential Workers is designed for workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis – for people who work in health care, retail/grocery stores, government agencies, social service groups and other relevant fields – to connect and share experiences, support each other and get support as well. 8 p.m. An […]
Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Management
Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Management
Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Management offer the opportunity to cultivate greater awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Increasing awareness and integrating mindfulness and meditation into one’s routine strengthens one’s ability to act with intention rather than reactively and decrease feelings of being overwhelmed. An email will be sent to you 30 minutes prior […]
Parashah Discussion: Life & Text
Parashah Discussion: Life & Text
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.
Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, presents the film “Box for Life” and engage in a post-film discussion with the film’s producer, Uri Borreda. RSVP to receive a link to the film. The post-film discussion will be offered on Zoom. 3 p.m. jewishpgh.org/event/box-for-life-post-film-discussion-with-film-producer-uri-borreda-rsvp-to-receive-link-to-film
Fiddler on the Zoom – Movie Night
Fiddler on the Zoom – Movie Night
Does the Covid-19 pandemic have you yearning for the stability of old traditions? As thrilling as it is to engage in platonic speed-dating on Zoom, have you found yourself longing for some good old-fashioned romance? The kind with a matchmaker? Satisfy your nostalgia for the old country by joining Moishe House on a journey to […]
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
The Jewish holiday of Shavuot celebrates the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Tikkun Leil Shavuot traditionally brings the entire Pittsburgh Jewish community together for all-night Jewish learning. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will host an online version the night before Shavuot so all can participate. More information to come.
Weekly Book Discussion
Weekly Book Discussion
Join Classrooms Without Borders for a Weekly Book Discussion of Hadley Freeman’s "House of Glass: the Story and Secrets of a Twentieth-Century Jewish Family" with Dr. Joshua Andy on Zoom. Freeman’s book centers on her discovery of her family’s history after the death of her grandmother, Sara Glass. Freeman weaves history and the contemporary rise […]
Derekh Post-Shavu’ot Learning
Derekh Post-Shavu’ot Learning
Hungry for more learning after Shavo’ut? Couldn’t stay up all night? Join Congregation Beth Shalom at 10 a.m. for Derekh Post Shavu'ot Learning. Rabbi Seth Adelson presents “Foundational Rabbinic Texts: Telling the Story of Rabbinic Judaism" followed by lay-led study sessions. 10 a.m. bethshalompgh.org/05-31-20-derekh-post-shavuot-learning
Young Adult Virtual Game Night
Young Adult Virtual Game Night
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Young Adult Division for a game night, with host Zach Schwartz, from the comfort of your own home! They'll be playing Jackbox games, so your phone will be your controller. You must register in advance to receive the Zoom link to join and there are only 10 spots […]