H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important things that a Jew can learn. In Torah 2, Schiff will explore the second half of Leviticus and all of Numbers and Deuteronomy. $225. Zoom. […]

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for Modern Jewish Philosophy. In this course, Rabbi Schiff will introduce the great Jewish philosophers of modernity and will make their important ideas understandable and relevant to today. $95. Zoom. jewishpgh.org/event/modern-jewish-philosophy/2023-10-16

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.

Israeli politics is at the center of many critical Jewish conversations. But how does the Israeli political system really work? Over four sessions, Rabbi Danny Schiff will describe how the Knesset functions, how elections are handled, and how the courts, the laws and the demographics make Israel so politically unusual. Noon. $55. jewishpgh.org/series/the-israeli-political-system

Classrooms Without Borders presents "Political Corruption and the Rise of Modern Anti-Semitism in 19th century France" with Lisa Leff, Professor of History, American University and Director, Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and moderated by Michal Rose Friedman, Jack Buncher Professor of Jewish Studies, Department of History, Carnegie Mellon University. […]

Join together in unity for an evening filled with light, joy, and laughter. Chabad of the the South Hills presents A Night of Light-Ladies Night Out. Sharing our talents and tasting family favorite recipes. All proceeds will go to the victims of terror. 7 p.m. $18. chabadsh.com/ladies.

Join the Chabad of Pittsburgh for The World of Kabbalah, a 6-week JLI course. Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll learn to think like a Jewish mystic and gain powerful insights to fuel deeper self-understanding and personal growth. Curious why there’s so much buzz around […]

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.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh virtually presents two Melton courses back-to-back, Ethics and Crossroads. In Ethis, learn how Jewish teachings shed light on Jewish issues. Crossroads will present an emphasis on reclaiming the richness of Jewish history. 7 p.m. $300 for this 25-session series (book included). jewishpgh.org/series/melton-ethics-crossroads

Chabad of the South Hills presents a new six-week JLI course, "The World of Kabbalah - Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You." Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. Learn to think like a Jewish mystic and gain powerful insights to fuel deeper self-understanding and […]

Chabad of Squirrel Hill presents A Celebration of Light, an evening of Women's song and stories exploring the gift of Chassidism. 7 p.m. $10. 1700 Beechwood Boulevard. chabadpgh.com

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The God Class. Schiff will discuss Jewish views of God and how they’ve developed through the ages. 9:30 a.m. $150 Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. jewishpgh.org/event/the-god-class/2023-09-27

Families with young children are invited to join Rodef Shalom Congregation for a Hanukkah Shabbat, a pre-Shabbat playdate, services, and dinner to celebrate Shabbat together. $5. 4:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/shabbatwithyou

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Enjoy bagels, lox and Tefillin on the first Sunday of the month. 8:30 a.m. chabadpgh.com

Join Chabad of South Hills for Babyccino, a chic meet for moms and tots. 3 classes of Chanukah Delight for ages 0-3. Location given upon registration. 11: 15 a.m. chabdsh.com/babyccino

Get into the Chanukah spirit with Chabad of Squirrel Hill by baking Chanukah Gelt Crinkle Cookies to take home and to share. Also, enjoy a special Chanukah Balloon Show. 3 p.m. $10/child. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

Join Chabad of South Hills for a pre-Chanukah Legoland and build your own light menorah, enjoy a mystery Maccabee quest, mega-dreidel show down, glow nut lab and hot dinner. 4:15 p.m. $13/child, early bird $10/child for anyone who registers before Nov. 23. chabadsh.com/lego

Join Classrooms Without Borders on Zoom for "A Daughter’s Kaddish" with author Sarah Birnbach in which she recounts her year-long odyssey to persevere through an unfamiliar world of Jewish prayer and honor her father. 7 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/a-daughters-kaddish-with-author-sarah-birnbach/?mc_cid=3e7160b202&mc_eid=300cbb1627

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a meaningful and uplifting evening on the new year of Chassidut. Together, we will say l'chaim, share inspirational words about the impact of Chassidism, and sing lively Chassidic melodies led by the Davidson brothers and accompanied by local musicians during a Men's Farbrengen. $10. 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.