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 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 Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Menorah Car Parade. Drive through the streets of Pittsburgh with menorah topped cars and music. Share the joy and spread the Chanukah light. 4:45 p.m. JAA parking lot, 200 JHF Drive. chabadpgh.com.

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for Schenley Plaza Menorah Lighting as they light the menorah on the sixth night of Chanukah. Celebrate with live music, latkes and donuts, and a juggling show. 5:45 p.m. Schenley Plaza, outdoor tent. chabadpgh.com.

Enjoy an hour of nourishment for the mind, body, and soul and explore words of wisdom for the month of Tevet at Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Ladies Lunch and Learn. $18. Noon. chabadpgh.com

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 scholar Avi Ben-Hur presents analysis into the complex war in Israel as it unfold. 2 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/israel-update-with-avi-ben-hur-12/?mc_cid=3e7160b202&mc_eid=300cbb162

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

Women are invited to join Chabad of Squirrel Hill on Zoom for a Rosh Chodesh gathering and to hear words of wisdom on the month of Teves. 7:30 p.m. chabadpgh.com

Tree of Life Congregation and Calvary Episcopal Church will be celebrating together at a Christmas Pageant and Chanukah Party. Come see the live Christmas pageant followed by the Chanukah party in the parish hall. 11 a.m. 315 Shady Ave. treeoflifepgh.org

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh presents, Advanced Community Active Threat Training, a four-part course that will address: The mind of the active shooter predator vs. prey, situational awareness and survival mindset. Basic self-defense techniques. Weapons awareness and disarming techniques. Reality based training. 2 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. jewishpgh.org/event/advanced-catt

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.