The Jewish people has given the world a range of extraordinary gifts. Without Jews, these amazing contributions might not exist at all. In the 10-part series, The Gift of the Jews, Rabbi Danny Schiff will detail the most significant ten gifts that Jews have given to civilization and will explain their importance to humanity as […]

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.

In the leadup to Tisha B’Av, Rabbi Danny Schiff invites you to join him in a study of the Book of Lamentations and the powerful insights that it offers. This new course explores the history and the context of a book that is filled with tribulation. What lessons can we learn today from Lamentations and […]

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a unity event commemorating the Yartzeit of the Lubavitch rebbe, with guest speaker, Rabbi Simon Jacobson. 7 p.m. JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Ave. chabadpgh.com

Hairdressers, professional mourners, and magical healers find their spotlight in "Women In Talmud: Who Would You Be in the Third Century," new presentation from scholar Olivia Devorah Tucker. How does our Talmud - the conversations of the first generations of Rabbis - discuss the lives of women over 1500 years ago? What experiences are timeless? […]

Temple Sinai's Rabbi Daniel Feldman presents a weekly Parshat/Torah portion class onsite and online. Call 412-421-9715 for more information and the Zoom link.

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 an Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group, 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 strife, these discussions are going to be thought provoking and a help. Lead by Intergenerational Specialist/Presenter and Educator Audree Schall. Third […]

The Sq Hill AARP will hold its end of the year annual luncheon and installation of officers. Matt Sigler will perform a comedy/magic show. Those planning to attend should contact Gerri Linder at 412-421-5868 before June 5. 12:30 p.m. $26.25 Roma Bistro Restaurant, 2104 Ardmore Blvd.    

Join Classrooms Without Borders for a conversation with Michael Berenbaum and Elliot Resnick on “Representative Sol Bloom: The Moral Conflicts of an American-Jewish Congressman During the Holocaust.” 4 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/america-and-the-holocaust-a-series-of-colloquies

Gather with the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Crafting for Comfort: Sewing Volunteering Project for Court to sew simple projects to bring comfort to the families, survivors, and witnesses of the Oct. 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting during trial. Create small plush objects out of fabric that can be used at court as stress balls to squeeze […]

Join the Monroeville Public Library for a presentation by, and dialogue with, Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple David on her new book, "Prophetic Voices: Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah." In-pers and on Zoom. 7 p.m. 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, 15146. us02web.zoom.us/s/85397354896

Join renowned journalist Yaron Deckel and Laura Cherner for Israel in the Moment: A Changing Middle East and Challenges to Israeli Democracy, a public community-wide event discussing Israel's current reality. 7:30 p.m. jewishpgh.org/event/israel-in-the-moment

In the leadup to Tisha B’Av, Rabbi Danny Schiff invites you to join him in a study of the Book of Lamentations and the powerful insights that it offers. This new course explores the history and the context of a book that is filled with tribulation. What lessons can we learn today from Lamentations and […]

Join Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., and Young Judaea for a Conversation Shelley Greenspan, White House Liaison to the American Jewish Community. Shelley is a self-proclaimed Zionist, lifetime Hadassah member and Young Judaea year-course alum with a passion for public service and Jewish life. The program will include an interview with Shelley […]

Shaare Torah Congregation and archivist Eric Lidji host a special Hill District Jewish History tour by trolley featuring sites and stories significant to the shul's history. 10:30 a.m. $36 per person. RSVP by June 16. shaaretorah.net/event/jewish-history-tour.html

Everyone is welcome to join Rodef Shalom congregation us for a light breakfast and an important discussion on the threat of antisemitism with Pennsylvania Representative Dan Frankel. Pre-registration for this free event is required at rodefshalom.org. 11 a.m. Free. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org

Women are invited to join Chabad of Squirrel Hill on zoom for a Rosh Chodesh Gathering. Learn insights about the month of Tammuz during the presentation. 7:30 p.m. 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.