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.
Tal Becker On 75 Years Since the UN Partition Plan
Tal Becker On 75 Years Since the UN Partition Plan
Tune in as Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Foundation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff facilitates a virtual lecture with Tal Becker, legal advisor of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This year marks 75 years since the UN Partition Plan took place on November 29, 1947. This event will focus on the historic partition plan and […]
Write Letters with NCJW
Write Letters with NCJW
Write letters to voters with NCJW PA (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Sections) and Vote Forward. Writing letters to voters is one of the most effective ways to help increase election turnout. 12 p.m. Anathan House, 1620 Murray Ave. votefwd.org/ncjwpgh
Hasidic Dynasty Native to Pittsburgh: Its rabbis, history, and music
Hasidic Dynasty Native to Pittsburgh: Its rabbis, history, and music
Join New Light Congregation for the next installment of their lecture series, "Hasidic Dynasty Native to Pittsburgh: Its rabbis, history, and music." Morton Milch will discuss the dynasty of Hasidic rabbis who founded a community in Pittsburgh known as the "The Pittsburghers," under Rabbi Yosef Leifer in 1924. 7 p.m. New Light at Beth Shalom, […]
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.
Infertility Support Group with Jewish Fertility Foundation
Infertility Support Group with Jewish Fertility Foundation
If you are experiencing fertility challenges and need support, the Jewish Fertility Foundation for their Infertility Support Group. Led by a therapist who specializes in this area. Free. Zoom. 7 p.m. jewishfertilityfoundation.org/support
Torah 1
Torah 1
Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important things a Jew can learn. But most Torah classes begin in Genesis and never finish the first book. If you want a comprehensive overview of the whole Torah, Torah 1 is the course for you. In the first year […]
Melton: Social Justice – The Heart of Judaism in Theory and Practice
Melton: Social Justice – The Heart of Judaism in Theory and Practice
Register now open for the virtual course for Melton: Social Justice – The Heart of Judaism in Theory and Practice. This 10-part Melton course highlights the Jewish call to action and provides a practical approach for achieving lasting change. Drawing from classic and modern texts, the course explores the communal connection that compels us to […]
Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living
Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living
Registration is now open for Melton Core 1: Rhythms and Purposes of Jewish Living. This 25-lesson course will take you through the year-cycle, lifecycle, traditions and practices that bind us together. Explore not just the what’s and how’s of Jewish living, but the why’s that go with them. 7 p.m.$300 per person, per year (25 […]
Reconnect at the E3 Speakeasy
Reconnect at the E3 Speakeasy
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for the first of our three E3 Sessions and Reconnect, Restore, and Reimagine together. In the first session, Reconnect at the E3 Speakeasy, participants will be able to make and enjoy 3 cocktails with Pittsburgh’s most fun and engaging mixologist – Angel Sipe. $36. 7 p.m. The Goldmark, […]
Alan Goodis Songleading Workshop for 5th–12th Graders
Alan Goodis Songleading Workshop for 5th–12th Graders
Calling musical kids of all levels. Temple Sinai is hosting a special workshop for 5th-12th graders interested in singing and/or playing instruments with singer/songwriter Alan Goodis. After the workshop, the teens will be featured in Alan's concert at Temple Sinai that evening. Free and open to the public. Dinner included. 4:30 p.m. Contact Drew Barkley […]
Alan Goodis Concert at Temple Sinai
Alan Goodis Concert at Temple Sinai
Join Temple Sinai for a special evening of music with guest performer Alan Goodis. Goodis is a touring Jewish musician playing over 150 events a year. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m.Register at templesinaipgh.org.
Ladies Night Out: Shabbat–An Island in Time
Ladies Night Out: Shabbat–An Island in Time
Joining Chabad of the South Hills for Ladies night out-Shabbat in an hour. A cooking demonstration featuring family favorite Shabbat dishes. Pickup tips and time saving techniques. See how simple and delicious it can be. 7 p.m. $18. chabadsh.com/hour
Online Parashah Study Groups
Online Parashah Study Groups
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.