Week of Events
Temple Sinai Mahjong Club
Temple Sinai Mahjong Club
Join Temple Sinai for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday (except holidays). Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and good times as you make new friends or cherish moments with longtime pals. All are welcome. Winners will be awarded Giant Eagle gift cards. All […]
Meditative Forest Bathing
Meditative Forest Bathing
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for one or all three sessions of this healing, consciousness-building forest bathing series. Enjoy gentle walks through Pittsburgh’s parks while nurturing your connection to the natural world through reflective practices. 9:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. Walled Garden in Mellon Park. 1027healingpartnership.org/forest-bathing-4
Monday Talmud Study
Monday Talmud Study
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.
Mah Jong and Game Night at Chabad of Monroeville
Mah Jong and Game Night at Chabad of Monroeville
Chabad of Monroeville invites you to spend an hour playing mahjong and other games. Play, shmooze, learn a word of the Torah, say a prayer for Israel, and, of course, nosh on some yummy treats. Free. 7 p.m. RSVP is required: SusanEBurgess@gmail.com, or text or call 412-295-1838. 2715 Mosside Blvd. jewishmonroeville.com/mahjong.
Art in Community
Art in Community
Join JFCS and 10.27 Healing Partnership for an art-based mindfulness program. The group will explore ways making art can help regulate the nervous system, promote playfulness, imagination, and connect us more deeply to our bodies, emotions, thoughts, and worldviews. Attendees will come together in community as we explore different art mediums, share our personal experiences, […]
Biblical Garden Open Door Tours
Biblical Garden Open Door Tours
Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for Biblical Garden Open Door Tours: free, docent-led tours of the congregation's Biblical Botanical Garden the first Wednesday of the month. Noon. Free. 4905 Fifth Avenue. rodefshalom.org/garden
Parashah Discussion: Life & Text
Parashah Discussion: Life & Text
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.
Women’s Summer Learning Series
Women’s Summer Learning Series
Join Chabad of the South Hills at their new location for the Gate of Trust, a women's summer learning series. 11 a.m. $18 suggested donation. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com
Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days
Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days
Bring your lunch and join Rodef Shalom's Cantor Toby Glaser for a look at the liturgy of the High Holy Days. Free for Members; $54 for non-members. 1 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/lunch
Family Fun bowling with Chabad of the South Hills
Family Fun bowling with Chabad of the South Hills
Join Chabad of the South Hills for family fun bowling. Enjoy two hours of unlimited bowling and pizza. 4 p.m. $18/person $65 family max. Crafton Ingram Lanes. RSVP by Aug. 8 at chabadsh.com/bowling.
Loaves of Love
Loaves of Love
Women are invited to join Chabad of Squirrel Hill at Loaves of Love and baking butterfly challahs. 7 p.m. $12. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/lol
Book presentation by the author of Torn Lilacs
Book presentation by the author of Torn Lilacs
Henry Michalski will present his award-winning book "Torn Lilacs," the true story of his parents' love, sacrifices, defiance and hope during World War II. "Torn lilacs" is set primarily in Siberia and Kazakhstan where the author was born in 1945. There will be a book signing after the presentation. 4 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 […]
Online Parashah Study Groups
Online Parashah Study Groups
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.