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 Rodef Shalom Congregation for CutTime Simfonica, a free program with host Rick Robinson and musicians from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra which includes vignettes from Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Ellington, as well as original, funky-romantic pieces composed by Robinson. Free. 7 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/cuttime

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

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Wellness Wednesday, a rotating series of wellness practitioners including meditation practitioners, acupuncturists, reiki-infused sound bathing, somatic healing, vibro-acoustic harp therapy, and more. 6:30 p.m. 10.27 Healing Partnership suite on the third floor of the Squirrel Hill JCC, 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. 1027healingpartnership.org.

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 […]

The Mt. Lebanon Library presents a Chanukah Story Hour, geared for ages 3-6 and their families. Singing, dancing, and a take home craft. 10:30 a.m. 16 Castle Shannon Blvd. mtlebanonlibrary.org/kids

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.

JFCS Bridge Builders, a mentoring and enrichment program of JFCS Youth Services for resettled refugee youth, is partnering with Stories Like Me to host, "Buy a Book, Give a Book," a special in-person holiday event that will stock our client families’ bookshelves. Enjoy a book reading & donate books during your holiday shopping. 5:30 p.m. […]

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 […]

Facilitated by local clergy from Jewish & Christian backgrounds, the Jewish Christian Dialogue is a monthly discussion that explores topics of similarities and differences. Noon Rodef Shalom Congregation. rodefshalom.org

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the annual South Hills Lights Chanukah festival. Enjoy a car menorah parade live music, an 8-foot LED robot, photo booth, fire truck gelt drop, latkes and doughnuts, grand menorah lighting and an RSVP to be entered in a raffle. 5 p.m. Free. 1801, Dormont pool parking lot. chabadsh.com/lights

Join Mayor Ed Gainey for a Downtown Menorah Lighting and enjoy live music and latkes and donuts. 5 p.m. City County Building, 414 Grant Street, 15219. chabadpgh.com.

Join Chabad of South Hills for a latke cook off. 6 and 8 graders will compete for the title of Latke masters, enjoy a doughnut bar, get special swag and write letters to the soldiers. 6:30 p.m. $10. Address given upon registration. chabadsh.com/latke

Join the Joint Jewish Education Program for Latkepalooza. Enjoy games, crafts, prizes, donuts, and latkes. $5 per person or $20 per family at the door.10 a.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon St. jjep.org.

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

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for the Squirrel Hill Chanukah Walk and Menorah Lighting Festival. Enjoy a variety of activities, including cookie making, a dreidel craft, cards for Israeli soldiers, watching a juggling show, and more. The walk culminates with a Grand Menorah Lighting Festival complete with a fire show, ice-carved Menorah, photo booth, and […]

Join Classrooms Without Borders in partnership with The Collaboratory Against Hate and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for the premiere of the film “Irena’s Vow.” 3 p.m. McConomy Auditorium, 5032 Forbes Avenue, 15213. cwbpgh.org/event/irenas-vow-community-film-event/?mc_cid=3e7160b202&mc_eid=300cbb162

It's back, and better than ever. Chabad of Greenfield is excited to once again present The annual Greenfield Chanukah Festival. This year's celebration includes a grand helicopter gelt drop. Senator John Fetterman will be honored for his unwavering supporting of the Jewish community. 4:30 p.m. 4315 Murray Ave. chabadofgreenfield.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.