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.

Understanding and explaining Israel’s current position requires knowledge of history. In thE 10-part course, A History Of The Arab-Israel-Iran Conflict: All You Need To Know, Rabbi Danny Schiff will provide a full overview of the regional conflict that Israel has experienced over the last century. What pivotal moments brought us to where we now are, […]

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

Bring your lunch and join Rabbi Jessica Locketz for Lunch Time Torah: Spring Holiday edition. Learn about the Spring Holidays—Purim and Passover. The March session will focus on Purim: its eclectic cast of characters, Hollywood-worthy plot, and the diverse ways it is celebrated today. April sessions will look at the traditional and not-so-traditional (coffee beans, […]

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

Join NCJW Pittsburgh for Just Films: Hysterical. Hysterical is an honest and hilarious backstage pass into the lives of some of stand-up comedy’s most boundary-breaking women, exploring the hard-fought journey to become the voices of their generation and their gender. 5:30 p.m. Free. Chatham University. chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventid=31746

Join Rabbi Amy and Dor Hadash member Charlie White for a morning Shabbat service study. this 9-session, in-depth study of the structure and content of the siddur, with a focus on the prayers of Shabbat morning. Explore themes and theology; identify blessings, Biblical quotes, and key words; and discuss the changes from traditional liturgy found […]

The Healing with Nature Mosaic Project is designed to respond to the human experience of grief and loss through the healing power of nature and of creative expression. The six-week, ten session program is facilitated by mosaic artist, Laura Jean McLaughlin, will guide participants in the collective creation of a community mosaic mural, gathering shattered […]

Join Adat Shalom for a night of community-wide storytelling with Alan Olifson, award-winning humorist and commentator. Olifson will host 'A Night of Stories, the theme for this open mic event is "The Kindness of Strangers." All adults are welcome - sharers and listeners. Refreshments served. $36. 7:30 p.m. Adat Shalom, 368 Guys Run Road, 15024. […]

Join us Beth El Congregation in the South Hills for all you can eat pancakes with your choice of toppings, eggs, potatoes, and hot/cold beverages. Win raffle baskets and/or a 50/50 raffle. $12 for adults; $6 for children (5-12); free for those under 5. Buy tickets in advance at bethelcong.org, or at the Beth El […]

Join members of the community for a vigil for the hostages. It will begin with tge calling the names of the IDF soldiers that were killed in the last week followed with one minute of silence to remember and to honor those who have been killed in the Iron Swords war. A rabbi will say […]

The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle’s first-ever Big Nosh will be the largest three day celebration of Jewish food our community has ever seen. Enjoy Klezmer music, Judaica and most of all, a lot of great food. Take-out also available by advance ordering on the Big Nosh website. Strictly kosher under the supervision of the Vaad Harabonim […]

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.